A simple, yet powerful UK program has been fighting elderly loneliness by recruiting young adults as volunteers to read to seniors with vision problems and mental diseases.
Lily has benefited from the program having her vision “restored” by 15-year-old Amy, a school girl who was paired with Lily through the Reading Friends project. Lily was a librarian and enthusiastic reader who would read “two to three books every week”. After developing a terrible disease, however, Lily found herself unable to read or watch television for any length of time without her eyes hurting. Not only have Lily’s regular reading sessions with Amy helped to reconnect her with her passion for literature, they have also built a song inter-generational friendship between the two ladies. “I chose a book and she would come along and read it to me,” Lily said. “But we have only got through two books so far because we end up catting too much. We have read two historical novels and get on very well.” Research shows that reading together can help older people to build social networks and connect with others. Evidence also shows that reading has a positive impact on the elderly’s will-being and can reduce the risk of developing mental diseases.
Rose, a teacher, is responsible for connecting school children like Amy with the program—and she says that it has had an amazing impact on the youngsters. “We have wonderful young people at our school and we wanted to get then into the community,” Rose said. “It has been fantastic to see them blossom as well as improving their literacy and social skills. They are meeting community members like Lily that they are making friendships with and library staff can help them, not only with education but outside as well.”
1.What is the main responsibility of volunteers according to the passage?
A.Read books to seniors. B.Have a chat with seniors.
C.Fight diseases for seniors. D.Make friends with seniors.
2.What can we learn from Lily’s reading sessions with Amy?
A.They benefit Lily a lot by restoring her vision.
B.They help Amy pick up her love for literature.
C.They help Lily volunteer in the reading project.
D.They build up the friendship between two ladies.
3.How does the program mostly benefit the elders?
A.By reducing elderly loneliness.
B.By curing the elders of vision problems.
C.By improving their literacy and social skills.
D.By enabling them to read books for a long time.
4.What does the underlined word “recruiting” in paragraph one mean?
A.forcing B.employing
C.separating D.promoting
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A simple, yet powerful UK program has been fighting elderly loneliness by recruiting young adults as volunteers to read to seniors with vision problems and mental diseases.
Lily has benefited from the program having her vision “restored” by 15-year-old Amy, a school girl who was paired with Lily through the Reading Friends project. Lily was a librarian and enthusiastic reader who would read “two to three books every week”. After developing a terrible disease, however, Lily found herself unable to read or watch television for any length of time without her eyes hurting. Not only have Lily’s regular reading sessions with Amy helped to reconnect her with her passion for literature, they have also built a song inter-generational friendship between the two ladies. “I chose a book and she would come along and read it to me,” Lily said. “But we have only got through two books so far because we end up catting too much. We have read two historical novels and get on very well.” Research shows that reading together can help older people to build social networks and connect with others. Evidence also shows that reading has a positive impact on the elderly’s will-being and can reduce the risk of developing mental diseases.
Rose, a teacher, is responsible for connecting school children like Amy with the program—and she says that it has had an amazing impact on the youngsters. “We have wonderful young people at our school and we wanted to get then into the community,” Rose said. “It has been fantastic to see them blossom as well as improving their literacy and social skills. They are meeting community members like Lily that they are making friendships with and library staff can help them, not only with education but outside as well.”
1.What is the main responsibility of volunteers according to the passage?
A.Read books to seniors. B.Have a chat with seniors.
C.Fight diseases for seniors. D.Make friends with seniors.
2.What can we learn from Lily’s reading sessions with Amy?
A.They benefit Lily a lot by restoring her vision.
B.They help Amy pick up her love for literature.
C.They help Lily volunteer in the reading project.
D.They build up the friendship between two ladies.
3.How does the program mostly benefit the elders?
A.By reducing elderly loneliness.
B.By curing the elders of vision problems.
C.By improving their literacy and social skills.
D.By enabling them to read books for a long time.
4.What does the underlined word “recruiting” in paragraph one mean?
A.forcing B.employing
C.separating D.promoting
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Britain is a "second-rate power" which has been ________ for a century—yet London remains the most influential city in the world.
A.in decline B.in effect
C.on the move D.on the rise
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Over the years I've been teaching children about a simple but powerful concept -- the ant philosophy (哲学).I think everybody should study ants.
They have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first part: ants never quit. That's a good philosophy. If they're headed somewhere and you try to stop them; they'll look for another way.
They'll climb over, they'll climb under, and they'll climb around. They keep looking for another way. What a neat philosophy, to never quit looking for a way to get where you're supposed to go.
Second, ants think winter all summer. That's an important viewpoint. You can't be so naive ( 天真的) as to think summer will last forever. So ants are gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer.
An ancient story says, "Don't build your house on the sand in the summer. " Why do we need that advice.'? Because it is important to be realistic. In the summer, you've got to think storm. You've got to think rocks as you enjoy the sand and sun. Think ahead.
The third part of the ant philosophy is that ants think summer all winter. That is so important. During the winter, ants remind themselves, "This won't last long ; we'll soon be out of here. " And on the first warm day, the ants are out. If it turns cold again, they'll dive back down, but then they come out on the first warm day. They can't wait to get out.
And here's the last part of the ant-philosophy. How much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All he possibly can. What an incredible philosophy, the "all-you-possibly-can" philosophy.
Wow, what a great seminar to attend -- the ant seminar. Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can.
1.If you try to stop ants going forward, they will
A．climb over your head B．quit looking for a way
C．search for another way D．keep climbing around
2.What is the second philosophy of ants?
A．Think winter all summer. B．Always be realistic.
C．Never become lazy in summer. D．Always look ahead.
3.Which of the following can best describe the third part of the ant philosophy?
A．Always stay positive. B．Always remind yourself.
C．Always think summer. D．Always be hardworking.
4.We can learn from the last part of the ant philosophy that we should
A．never stop gathering food in the summer B．always get prepared for the winter
C．gather as much as possible for the future D．do whatever we can for the future
5.Which of the following is the best title for the passage?
A．The Concept of Ants B．The Ant Philosophy
C．Never Give up D．Do All You Can
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Over the years I've been teaching kids about a simple but powerful concept – the ant philosophy（哲学）, an1. (amaze)four-part philosophy.
First, ants never quit. If they're heading somewhere and you try to stop them, they'll climb over. they'll climb under, or they'll climb around They never quit2. (look) for a way to get where they3. (suppose) to go! Second, ants think about winter and summer. They are always gathering in their winter food in the middle of summer and they are making4._ . (prepare) for the long cold winter. So you have to think about storms in summer; think about rocks5. _ _ you enjoy the sand and sun Third, ants think about summer all winter. During the winter, they remind 6. , "This won't last long and we'll soon be out of here. " On 7._ first warm day, the ants are out. If it8. _ (turn) cold again, they'll dive back down. But they come out again if it is warm Last, how much will an ant gather during the summer to prepare for the winter? All that it9. (possible) can. 10. you can learn from the ant philosophy is: Never give up, look ahead, stay positive and do all you can
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Programs such as Chinese Idol, and The voice of China, which are from US and UK Shows, have been making the headlines these months.
A. adopted B. adapted C. transformed D. translated
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-- Has your elder brother returned from Africa yet?
-- Yes, but he _________ here for only three days before his company sent him to Australia.
A. was B. has been C. will be D. would be
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Writer and power chair adventurer Mary Laver has not walked for twenty years．Yet the cheerful and positive 60 year old is not only refusing to let her disability get her down ---- she is also planning to cross the length of Britain in a power wheelchair.
Getting ready for the trip is not easy．She has already run into many problems - not least officials and organizations who view her as a health and safety risk．One police officer wrote to Mary requesting:
1．The proposed route through our area with road numbers．
2．The dates and times each day that this will be taking place．
3．The location details of the proposed overnight stops．
4．The names and mobile phone contact details of the Support Crew．
Another police officer asked her to travel off road! As Mary told me, this was unacceptable - as a power wheelchair user with limited movement she needs to be "gettable".
There are other problems in her way though - she is, after all, in her 60's and has severe rheumatoid arthritis（风湿性关节炎）．However, unlike many other people with arthritis, she is no longer in pain.
"When you are in a power chair and it is going at eight miles an hour, believe me it feels fast … to me it is the Formula One（一级方程式赛车） chair of electric wheelchairs."
At the end of the interview, I asked Mary if she had a message for any other power chair users who wanted to do a challenge, and her reply was simple："Just do it!"
1.What is Mary Laver planning to do？
A．Travel to write a power wheelchair adventure.
B．Travel across Britain in a power wheelchair.
C．Prove she can do what a man can in driving．
D．Try a fast Formula One power chair sport.
2.Why did a police officer write to Mary requesting the four points?
A．He tried to stop her . B．Mary’s adventure is valueless.
C．The power chair is too fast. D．He wanted to ensure her safety.
3.The underlined word “She needs to be gettable” in the passage probably means “_______”
A．She’ll have a try whatever difficulties she may have．
B．A road for a power wheelchair user is a must for her.
C．Mary has to jump off her wheelchair once on the road.
D．With rheumatoid arthritis, she need some field help.
4.When Mary said “Just do it !” at the end of the interview, she meant “_______”
A．Be brave though disabled． B．Fear no challenges at all.
C．Take action right away． D．Make it whoever you are．
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Although nuclear power may lead to disasters, ______ the nuclear power industry has been operating safely for three decades in China.
A. and B. but C. so D. yet
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During the COVID-19 crisis, even the simple act of buying groceries has been completely transformed. For seniors this task is even more challenging. Concordia University's ACT project team has joined with community partners in the neighbourhood to fill this gap. They've rapidly created a new program-COVID-19 Grocery Response NDG.
The program uses a model that pairs volunteers with seniors, based on availability and language. Those volunteers are trained by ACT's team via video conferencing and then given a list of older adults. The volunteer calls the individuals and takes their order, working with grocer offerings of a Provigo store in the area. When the call is over, the order gets sent to Provigo, which gathers and delivers the order to the senior. It won't take the place of the work of the food bank; seniors are paying for their groceries.
There is also an important social element to the call, which doubles as a friendly check -in. The volunteer chats a bit with the senior, who may be very lonely and anxious. One volunteer says it has also been a rewarding experience and gives her the opportunity to help others while staying at home, which they are all being encouraged to do.
The program is a response to a number of factors, including the fact that many older adults are on a fixed income and may not have the internet access needed to order groceries online. It is targeting seniors who aren't able to access New Hope's usual meals on wheels service.
So far the project is a success, with a growing number of volunteers and seniors. As for what's next, Concordia is optimistic but acknowledges that the team will need to be nimble to accommodate the changing realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are at a critical time and we need to do everything we can, together, to help out.
1.What do the volunteers do to help the seniors?
A.Help them pay the bill. B.Send their order to the store.
C.Write a shopping list for them. D.Deliver their groceries lo the door.
2.What can we infer about the programme from paragraph 3?
A.It benefits both sides. B.It helps the store survive.
C.It goes beyond expectation. D.It encourages people to purchase online.
3.Who might be the potential client of the program?
A.Daisy aged 45 with a heavy debt. B.David who enjoys meals on wheels service.
C.Alexander aged 75 with a retirement pension. D.Elspeth who knows noting about online shopping.
4.What does the underlined word “nimble” probably mean?
A.Flexible. B.Beneficial.
C.Accessible. D.Qualified.
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Below are several programs designed for students.
ARCC Gap
ARCC Gap has been offering programs for young adults since 1983. ARCC Gap Semester programs are an opportunity to live and learn in some of the greatest classrooms on earth. Our Semester programs take students on a journey of discovery of local peoples, places, cultures and ideas.
Program Locations: International — Africa, Asia, Latin America, and India
Phone: 415-332-5075
Email: gap @ adventurescrosscountry.com
Thinking Beyond Borders
Thinking Beyond Borders’ gap year programs are specifically designed for students who like learning and are eager to create meaningful social change in the world. We combine working with inspiring local leaders, and engage readings and discussions to create an exciting, supportive, and transformational learning environment.
TBB’s full-year and semester options include a 7-country Global Gap Year.
Program Location(s): International — Global, South America, Asia
Phone: 203-993-0236
Camps International
Our inspirational AGA programs give you the chance to live with the communities you will be supporting and work with locals on service projects that make a significant and lasting difference to people’s lives. You can also contribute to protecting the environment and endangered wildlife.
Program Locations: Kenya, Borneo, Cambodia, Ecuador, Peru and our newest locations Costa Rica, Nicaragua
Phone: 44 1425 485 390
Email: rcig@campsintemational.co.uk
Raleigh International
For more than 30 years Raleigh International has been running life-changing Expeditions to some of the most remote places on the planet.
A Raleigh Expedition is overseas volunteering. Our 5, 7 or 10-week Expeditions provide exposure to different people, new cultures, situations, and environments. This is your chance to create a real change in the communities that need it most, and to develop a range of skills for yourself.
Program Locations: Africa, Asia and India
Phone: 00 44 (0)207 183 1270
1.What do ARCC Gap and Thinking Beyond Borders have in common?
A. They are to bring about social changes.
B. They are designed to train young leaders.
C. They have a history of about three decades.
D. The participants will travel to different continents.
2.What is the advantage of taking part in Camps International?
A. Gaining the chance to get support.
B. Knowing more about national affairs.
C. Developing the awareness of serving others.
D. Having a good command of a foreign language.
3.How can we get in touch with Raleigh International?
A. By fax. B. By phone.
C. By email. D. In person.
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