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The holidays are a time to give. These charities---and many more—are looking for volunteers and donations.
World Wildlife Fund
The World Wildlife Fund is helping to protect endangered species through the Symbolic Species Adoption program. Those who “adopt” an animal will receive an adoption certificate and a photo of their species. Anyone can support endangered species year round by buying WWF apparel(服装). worldwildlife. Org/giving
DoSomething. org
This month, Dosomething. org launched their holiday campaign, “Grandparents Gone Wired”. The goal of the campaign is to make it easier for senior citizens to keep in touch with their loved ones using the Internet. Teens can volunteer to help seniors in their community. Volunteers are able to win prizes and scholarships. dosomething. org/grandparents
Coins for Change
Disney’s Club Penguin, a virtual gaming site for kids, launched its annual Coins for Change campaign this month. From Dec. 15 to Dec. 27, Club Penguin players can donate virtual coins to real-world causes. If players reach the donation goal, Club Penguin will donate $2 million to charity projects. clubpenguin.com.
Toys for Tots
Each year, the U.S. Marine Corps Toys Program collects new, unwrapped toys for the holidays. Communities across the nation host Toys for Tots drives around the holiday season. The toys collected are given as gifts to needy children so they can experience the joy of Christmas. toyfortots.org
American Red Cross
All you need is a pen and a piece of paper. The American Red Cross Holiday Mail Heroes Program is collecting handwritten card to send to members of the U.S. Armed Forces during the holidays. The charity has also set up a Holiday Giving Catalog where you can buy personal gifts, such as babysitting lessons. redcross.org
The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive
The Warm Coats & Warm Hearts Drive is a non-profit organization sponsored by ABC’s Good Morning America and Burlington Coat Factory. During the holiday season Burlington stores collect gently worn coats. The donated coats are given to people in need to keep warm during the winter. onewarmcoat.org
小题1:David, 8, is fond of playing virtual games. Which charity should he attend?
A.Coins for Change.B.Toys for Tots.
C.DoSomething,org.D.American Red Cross.
小题2:Handwritten cards for members of the U.S. Armed Forces are collected by____.
A.Disney’s Club Penguin
B.the Warm Coats& Warm Hearts Drive
C.the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program
D.the American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes Program
小题3:From the passage we can learn that______.
A.Club Penguin donates $2 million to charity projects yearly
B.old toys collected are given to needy children as gifts
C.teens can help seniors contact their family members online
D.whoever donates warm coats is likely to win scholarships

答案

小题1:A
小题2:D
小题3:C
解析

试题分析:文章全篇介绍了假期中各慈善机构招募志愿者和开展筹集善款等的活动。
小题1:细节题:根据Coins for Change活动中让捐献虚拟币,而题目中说8岁男孩大卫玩虚拟游戏,玩虚拟游戏一般都有虚拟币。故选A。
小题2:细节题:根据在American Red Cross部分中有“The American Red Cross Holiday Mail Heroes Program is collecting handwritten card to send to members of the U.S. Armed Forces during the holidays”美国红十字会假期邮件英雄项目收集手写卡片发送给假期美国武装部队的成员。故选D。
小题3:细节题: 根据DoSomething部分中“The goal of the campaign is to make it easier for senior citizens to keep in touch with their loved ones using the Internet. Teens can volunteer to help seniors in their community”活动的目标是让老年人更容易地使用互联网和他们的亲人保持联系。青少年可以志愿帮助社区内的老年人。由此可知青少年可以帮助老年人在线与他们的亲人联系是正确的。故选C。
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We are looking for teachers for our private secondary school in Nigeria. This is a Christian school and we are looking for Christian teachers. Accommodations are provided and salaries can be discussed. Volunteers are welcome to apply but those with teaching qualifications and experience will be first chosen. Subjects: English, French or Art. Those who teach other subjects are also welcome.
Applicant 1 Modupe Bvuma
I have a master"s degree in Managerial Psychology and know a little French. I"m looking for a job either as a teacher or as a personnel manager. I"m a Christian and live in Nigeria, Africa and I"d be glad to be given the opportunity.
Applicant 2 Rachel Moore
I"m an Australian and have experience in working with children in the local church, although I don"t believe in Jesus. I have bachelor"s degrees in both Art and Education. I have relinquished my job with my pupils and now have settled in Nigeria, Africa to look for a job teaching English or French.
Applicant 3 Mwanyimi Bushabu
I"ve been in Africa for 5 years as a banker. It is advantageous for me to teach French at your school since it"s my mother tongue, I am a Church member and promise I shall keep the Christian standards at your school.
Applicant 4 Freddie Matthews
I am to graduate from the University of Nottingham, England. I have gained teaching experience by tutoring children in lots of families and will have a teaching qualification. I"m interested in your job.
Applicant 5 Adelaide White
I am an Egyptian living in San Francisco, the USA. I"m a Christian. I have been a teacher of English and French for 12 years. I am currently an advisor in schools. Besides my master"s degree, my post bachelor"s degree is in Pupils Personnel Service Credentials. I want to return to my continent.
小题1:According to the passage, for teachers to work in the mentioned secondary school in Nigeria, ________.
A.their salary will be determined by the school.
B.the housing issue is left for further discussion.
C.their religious belief ought to be confirmed.
D.they must have got related qualifications.
小题2:Supposing the school needs an African to teach French, who would be the best choice?
A.Modupe Bvuma.B.Mwanyimi Bushabu.C.Rachel Moore.D.Adelaide White.
小题3: Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “relinquished” in the passage?
A.quitB.discussedC.reconsideredD.shared
小题4:Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A.Mwanyimi Bushabu is a Christian and works as a banker in his motherland.
B.It is not probable for Rachel Moore to be employed as a teacher by the school.
C.Adelaide White has 12 years" teaching experience but now is out of work.
D.Freddie Matthews has gained experience in teaching in a university.

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阅读下面短文,掌握其大意,然后从各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项。
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小题1:If you get into BDU, you can _____________.
A.know more than what you expect in China
B.get the most important business information in the world
C.get the information of the latest business activities taking place in China
D.get all the information in China Daily
小题2:This ad will be very helpful to ___________.
A.foreign business peopleB.foreign travelers
C.Chinese peopleD.China Daily reporters
小题3:To get the information from BDU every day, you must ____________.
A.understand Chinese
B.know something about the mouse
C.know how to operate a computer
D.how to use a fax machine

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It must be something in the air as every company that possibly can is having a baby contest. Of course, babies are wonderful , and many parents would be the first to agree. Companies really bring in much money.
Walgreens Baby Contest
If you play the new Baby Milestones Challenge Contest by BabyCenter & Walgreens, you could be entered to win $1,000 in Walgreens & Beauty.com Gift Cards and Certificates. You can play the instant win to see if you get a $25 Walgreen’s gift card, but you have to plug in your email address and receive all their sales and other information for the contest.
Kids and Babies
Kids and Babies are accepting entries for May 2012 Free Photo Contest. Baby Photo Gallery with theme albums and age group albums is moved to the new website Cute Baby Gallery. Check KidsandBibs.com for their Baby Photo Contest blog’s latest update. Grand prize is $25,000. The catch: Winners are decided by the visitors coming to the site and voting for their favorite babies, so you have to advertise their site for them.
Parents.com
Perents.com has a website only for their members, but if you are into “baby” photos, it is well worth surfing. You could receive offers on free samples, money- saving coupons (优惠券), and chances to win the latest contests.
Avon
Avon is another company that has a baby photo contest this spring. Avon is advertising their newest collection. It is Avon’s only collection for the photos of babies. Babies’ age: newborn to 2 years. Just go to TinyTillia.com and upload your recent baby’s photos. First place Baby will be featured in a Tiny Tillia Storybook and win a $5,000 U.S. Savings Bond. The Cuties will win $300 in Tiny Tillia products.
The tip is to run a search engine for all the latest contests going on and start entering them today. You could be lucky and win enough to put “Baby” through college! Have fun!
小题1:In the author’s opinion, holding a baby contest __________.
A.is not reasonable at all
B.is funny and interesting
C.attracts parents’ attention
D.can cost a company much money
小题2:If your baby enters for the 2012 Free Photo Contest, you will __________.
A.have to help to advertise their site
B.take your baby to the gallery in May
C.advise the visitors to come to the site
D.see the Baby Photo Gallery’s update about Babies’ photos of the contest
小题3:What can we learn from this passage?
A.Free Photo Contest will be held in March, 2012.
B.Avon is a website that will hold a baby photo contest.
C.Parents.com only accepts the photos of its members’ babies.
D.You can upload your one-year-old baby’s photos to TinyTillia.com.
小题4:In the last paragraph, the author advises you to __________.
A.try your best to bring up your baby well
B.enter for all the contests as soon as possible
C.let your kid go to college when he grows up
D.get more information about these contests

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Want to find a job? Now read the following advertisements.
FAIRMONT HOTEL
Five Waiters and Ten Waitresses
— Aged under 22
— At least high school graduate
— Good-looking; men at least 1.72 meters tall and women at least 1.65
— Those knowing foreign languages favoured
— Paid 1,600—2,200 dollars per month
One Secretary
— Aged under 30
— Female favoured
— Good at writing and skilled at computer
If interested, call 465-4768 or write to:
Mr. Jack Hundris
Room 0825, Fairmont Hotel
567 Wood Street, San Markers, 78003
Fax: 6954828
WILSON BOOKSTORE
Accountant (会计)
— Aged between 25 and 40
— With an experience of at least two years
— With a degree and an accountant certificate (证书)
— Paid 3,000—4,000 dollars monthly
— With a practical knowledge of computer
Salesclerk
— Basic education of 12 years or more
— Good at computer
— Paid 1,800—2,200 dollars monthly
Tel: 447-4398
Fax: 3485269
小题1:If you don’t know how to use a computer, you can just get the position as _____.
A.a secretaryB.a waiter or waitress
C.an accountantD.a salesclerk
小题2:If you want to get the position of accountant in Wilson Bookstore, you have to satisfy the following conditions EXCEPT _______.
A.being a woman B.knowing well how to use a computer
C.having been an accountant D.having an accountant certificate
小题3:If you want to try for a job in Fairmont Hotel, you _______.
A.should be younger than 30 years old
B.should be a university graduate
C.have to be taller than 1.72 meters
D.have to be a woman and know foreign languages
小题4:From the ads we can conclude that _______.
A.you’ll be better paid in Wilson Bookstore than in Fairmont Hotel
B.all the jobs offered require experience
C.the better education you’ve received, the more money you’ll make
D.if you want to be an accountant, you may call 465-4768

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小题1:What you have just read is a _____.
A.noteB.reportC.scheduleD.poster
小题2:According to the passage, teachers would be working with students            .
A.immediately after they are admitted
B.in the National City Center across China
C.21—25 hours a week even on national holidays
D.ranging from kindergarten students to teenagers
小题3:How much can Smith get on July 15 if he promises to teach for a year on January 15?
A.9500 RMB.       B.28500 RMB.
C.34200 RMB.      D.57000 RMB.
小题4:Who will be possibly admitted as an English teacher according to the passage?
A.Bo Savino from American.35, a native Chinese.
B.Douglas Carter from Canada, 30.a former doctor.
C.Abigale from Australia, 42, an experienced teacher.
D.Alexa Joy Nino from India.39, an experienced teacher.
小题5:We can conclude that teachers admitted by this school group are allowed to _____.
A.get a rise in salary
B.live in Hong Kong
C.see a doctor for free
D.take a part-time job

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