For many people, the holidays are about helpi...

For many people, the holidays are about helping the unfortunate. ________ than buy presents for each other, a group of friends in a snowboard (滑雪板) group like to go to their_________homeless shelters and give people there a day to ________. They begin preparing at the start of the snow season by _______ people who come to the mountain to ________ clothing like jackets, boots, gloves and hats. Then the group ________ the shelters to distribute (分发) the things. Jay, 18, one of the ________, says “We tell them, ‘Now you guys are coming with us and we’re going to teach you how to ________ or snowboard all day for free.’ It’s wonderful to know that we are able to take the pressure in their lives ________ their minds for one day.”

For this group, working together to help the homeless makes their relation ________. They feel like part of each other’s lives in a _______way.

It may sound no wonder until you try it, but doing something of charity can really help you ________ better about giving. That’s because it benefits the ________ as well as the receiver－you’re left with a feeling of belonging and being connected. ________ to help an organization or group that fits with your ________ and the things you believe in. If you love children, buy a present for a child in need. ________ animals are your thing, talk to your local animal shelters－many distribute pet food to low-income pet ________ over the holidays. If you _______ your grandparents and would like to spend time with the elderly, ________ out at a nursing home over the holidays. Or share a special skill. If you’re good with your ________, you can help build or paint housing for people in need.

You don’t have to wait for chance to help. By using whatever you have, you can make the world a better place to live in.

1.A. Other　　 B. More　　 C. Rather　　 D. Less

2.A. favorite　　 B. unique　　 C. foreign　　 D. local

3.A. remember　　 B. forget　　 C. forgive　　 D. devote

4.A. calling off　　 B. calling on　　 C. calling in　　 D. calling for

5.A. donate　　 B. raise　　 C. fetch　　 D. throw

6.A. rebuild　　 B. consult　　 C. recommend　　 D. visit

7.A. designers　　 B. neighbors　　 C. organizers　　 D. observers

8.A. ski　　 B. compete　　 C. sail　　 D. perform

9.A. for　　 B. in　　 C. off　　 D. against

10.A. fancier　　 B. stronger　　 C. healthier　　 D. purer

11.A. useful　　 B. hopeful　　 C. powerful　　 D. meaningful

12.A. live　　 B. analyze　　 C. learn　　 D. benefit

13.A. giver　　 B. visitor　　 C. conductor　　 D. user

14.A. Promise　　 B. Refuse　　 C. Tend　　 D. Choose

15.A. aims　　 B. values　　 C. dreams　　 D. experiences

16.A. If　　 B. Unless　　 C. Once　　 D. While

17.A. sellers　　 B. bosses　　 C. shopkeepers　　 D. owners

18.A. ignore　　 B. defend　　 C. miss　　 D. dislike

19.A. look　　 B. help　　 C. find　　 D. send

20.A. eyes　　 B. minds　　 C. hands　　 D. ideas

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For many people，volunteering is a way of life. Holidays are the time of the year that more people are in a giving mood. Homeless shelters，children’s hospitals，and nursing homes are excellent places to give of one’s time.

Volunteering in Homeless Shelters

There is a homeless directory online that anyone can easily access to find the closest homeless shelter to their home. According to the homeless shelter directory，currently there are 3,233 shelters in the US，so it is not difficult to find a shelter. Helping to serve food，picking up donations of food，preparing meals，and cleaning up are things that one can do to help at a homeless shelter.

Volunteering in Children’s Hospitals

Every child needs comfort and joy，especially during the holiday seasons. By visiting sick children in hospitals，an individual provides helping hands by supplementing the services usually done by the hospital staff. Personalizing the hospital experience adds to the comfort and happiness of the children and their families. Volunteers provide help，and positive interactions (相互交流) which enhance the patient’s quality of care. Help is needed almost everywhere in a hospital；from the lobby，parking lot，cafeteria，to admitting，helping with the gift cart，and even reading to children in the waiting rooms or their hospital rooms.

Volunteering in Nursing Homes

According to the National Center for Health Statistics，“Over 50% of those living in nursing homes do not have close relatives and 46% have no living children.”　 Life in a nursing home is lonely，confusing，and frightening for many residents. Volunteering at a nursing home is a great opportunity to make a difference in someone else’s life. Playing cards，sitting with and talking to a resident，taking a walk，or sharing a meal makes a huge difference，especially when they have no other sole on earth to visit them.

The three examples above are only a small fraction of institutions in which volunteers are needed. Giving of oneself，especially during the holidays blesses and cheers others.

1.According to the passage，what can a volunteer do in nursing homes?

A. Visiting the sick children.

B. Picking up the donated food.

C. Helping with the gift cart.

D. Playing cards with a lonely old man.

2.What can we learn about the volunteering?

A. You can only volunteer during the holidays.

B. You can help prepare meals in a nursing home.

C. It is easy to find a homeless shelter to volunteer.

D. Help is needed everywhere in a homeless shelter.

3.In a children’s hospital，which of the following is true?

A. Over 50% of those living there do not have relatives.

B. A personal visit brings happiness to a sick boy.

C. Children live a lonely and frightening life.

D. Children love listening to volunteers’ reading.

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Here are many kinds of vacations. People can go traveling abroad or spend their holidays at the seaside. One kind of vacation is camping. Many Americans enjoy going camping because it is good for them. Each summer millions of Americans drive to the countryside where they find places to camp. There are a lot of national parks in the USA and these national parks mostly stand on the mountains. They are people’s favorite camping places.

Campers are free from the busy life in the noisy and crowded city. They throw themselves into the arms of Mother Nature. They enjoy the fresh air, lakes and forests in these parks. Hiking, swimming and fishing are the main kinds of exercise. They can see different sorts of animals and plants there.

Some campers have trailers which they pull behind their cars to the camping places. Trailers are like small houses on wheels, having many of the things that people use in their homes, such as electricity, hot water, kitchen tools and things like that. But most campers don’t have trailers. Tent campers lead a very simple but healthy life.

Camping is a pleasant sports activity. After living a while in the open, campers become as fresh as paintings. They feel relaxed.

1.What kind of life do campers live before they go camping?

A. An easy life.        B. A happy life.    C. A busy life.      D. A healthy life.

2.Most campers don’t have trailers because ______.

A. they are not rich                            B. they think it is inconvenient

C. they want to live a simple life              D. they like to do exercises

3.According to the passage, what do many Americans get from camping?

A. Health and happiness.    B. A strong body.   C. Convenience.　D. A simple life.

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More and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi for “row of lights”. It is the most important holiday in India.

Many people around the world are beginning to celebrate it as well. The United States is one of the places where the festival is becoming more common. Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disneyland in California and New York City’s Times Square. They are also held in many parks and museums.

Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event. She said Indian immigrants have found great success in America. But, she said, many Americans still do not know much about India. So, she decided to act. “I felt it’s about time that we should take India to mainstream America and show India’s rich culture, heritage, arts and variety to the world,” she said, “and I couldn’t find a better place than Times Square.”

Bhasin came to the United States from India 40 years ago. She is president of ASB Communications, the marketing firm behind Diwali at Times Square. Tens of thousands of people attend the event, now in its fourth year.

In India, Diwali is a five-day harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall. Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called “diyas”.

A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this year. Visitors can watch performances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywood dance party. The event is part of a Festival of Holidays program at the theme park to show cultural traditions from around the world. The program takes place on November 10th through January 7th.

San Antonio, Texas, also holds a Diwali celebration. And it is one of the nation’s largest celebrations, with more than 15,000 people in attendance each year. Visitors can enjoy Indian dance, food and fireworks. Organizers also plan to float hundreds of lighted candles in the San Antonio River, along the city’s famous River Walk.

1.Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali?

A.Dances. B.Lamps.

C.Food. D.Clothes.

2.Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square event?

A.To make the American culture richer.

B.To create a new business for the firm.

C.To make Indian culture better known in the US.

D.To show the achievements of Indian immigrants.

3.What do we know about Diwali?

A.It is held in autumn in India.

B.It lasts five days in America.

C.It has been held for 40 years in America.

D.It happens from November 10th to January 7th in India.

4.What is the main idea of the text?

A.Diwali is mainly celebrated in Disney Parks.

B.Many American cities compete to hold Diwali.

C.Indian Holiday Diwali lights up America, too.

D.Diwali has become the most important holiday in India.

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More and more people in America are celebrating the Indian holiday Diwali. Diwali is Hindi for “row of lights.” It is the most important holiday in India.

Many people around the world are beginning to celebrate it as well. The United States is one of the places where the festival is becoming more common. Diwali celebrations can now be found at American landmarks like Disney land in California and New York City’s Times Square. They are also held in many parks and museums.

Neeta Bhasin created the Times Square event. She said Indian immigrants (移民) have found great success in America. But, she said, many Americans still do not know much about India. So, she decided to act. "I felt it's about time that we should take India to mainstream America and show India's rich culture, heritage, arts and variety to the world, "she said, "And I couldn't find a better place than the center of the universe: Times Square."

Bhasin came to the United States from India 40 years ago. She is president of ASB Communications, the marketing firm behind Diwali at Times Square. Tens of thousands of people attend the event. now in its fourth year.

In India, Diwali is a five-day harvest festival held just before the Hindu New Year. The exact dates change from year to year but Diwali is always in the fall. Celebrations include lighting oil lamps or candles called diyas. The lights represent "a victory of knowledge over ignorance, light over darkness, good over evil."

A Diwali celebration will light up Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim this year. Visitors can watch pertormances of traditional Indian dances and take part in a Bollywood dance party. The event is part of a Festival of Holidays program at the theme park to show cultural traditions from around the world.

1.Which is the main symbol in the Indian holiday Diwali?

A. Clothes.

B. Lamps.

C. Foods.

D. Dances.

2.Why did Neeta Bhasin set up the Times Square even?

A. To make the American culture rich.

B. To create a new business to make a living.

C. To make Indian culture better known in the US.

D. To show off the achievements of Indian immigrants.

3.What do we know about Diwali in India?

A. It is held in autumn.

B. It is held in a fixed date.

C. It lasts five days in America.

D. It takes place around the Hindu New Year.

4.Which can be the best title for the text?

A. Diwali is mainly celebrated in Disney Parks.

B. Many American cities compete to hold Diwali.

C. Diwali is the most popular festival in America.

D. Indian Holiday Diwali Lights Up America, Too.

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Today so many people are talking about AIDS, for which, 1._________ (fortunate)，there is no cure now. When we talk about its influence on our society, this disease is 2._________ most severe public health problem of all that we are facing in the 21st century. It is spreading at a(n) 3._________ (surprise) speed, especially in Africa.

The UN AIDS organizations have come to the 4._________ (conclude) that in the past 20 years, 20 million people have died of AIDS. And this figure will be three times bigger in the next two decades 5.___________ measures are taken in poor countries. Only if people change their basic behavior in time, can AIDS 6.__________(stop) from spreading. For example, in San Francisco, the rate fell greatly when a serious program was carried out. People were 7._________ (please) to change their behavior when they realized how serious a risk they were taking.

Experts think in order to get the message across to those 8.__________ don’t realize the seriousness of AIDS, a well 9.__________ (design) educational campaign is the only thing at the moment that can help. It would be criminal not to put it into practice. So everyone has a share of responsibility in the fight 10.__________AIDS.

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There are many stereotypes( 定型 ) about the character of people in various parts of the United States. In the Northeast and Midwest, people are said to be closed and private. In the South and West, however, they are often thought of as being more open and hospitable . Ask someone from St. Louis where the nearest sandwich shop is, and he or she will politely give you directions. A New Yorker might eye you at first and after deciding it is safe to talk to you, might give you a rather unexpected explanation. A person from Georgia might be very kind about directing you and even suggest some different places to eat. A Texan just might take you to the place and treat you to lunch.

American stereotypes are abundant. New Englanders are often thought of as being friendly and helpful. Southerners are known for their hospitality and warmth. People from the western part of the United States are often considered very outgoing. These differences in character can be traced to different factors such as climate, living conditions, and historical development.

When travelling from place to place, Americans themselves are often surprised at the differing degrees of friendliness in the United States.

1.The main idea of the passage is _____________.

A. even Americans are surprised at the differences among themselves

B. there are many differences in character in different parts of the USA.

C. there are many reasons for the differences

D. stereotypes about people are not necessarily true

2.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. New Yorkers are usually open with strangers.

B. People from the South are usually considered good

C. The friendliest Americans travel from place to place.

D. Different parts have different customs and habits.

3.The differences lie in the following except ______ of the parts.

A. the weather     B. the history     C. geography     D. the names

4.The word "abundant" in the second paragraph may probably mean _________.

A. plentiful         B. normal       C. curious       D. strange

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There are many stereotypes( 定型 ) about the character of people in various parts of the United States. In the Northeast and Midwest, people are said to be closed and private. In the South and West, however, they are often thought of as being more open and hospitable(好客的) . Ask someone from St. Louis where the nearest sandwich shop is, and he or she will politely give you directions. A New Yorker might eye you at first and after deciding it is safe to talk to you, might give you a rather unexpected explanation. A person from Georgia might be very kind about directing you and even suggest some different places to eat. A Texan just might take you to the place and treat you to lunch.

American stereotypes are abundant. New Englanders are often thought of as being friendly and helpful. Southerners are known for their hospitality and warmth. People from the western part of the United States are often considered very outgoing. These differences in character can be traced to different factors such as climate, living conditions, and historical development.

When traveling from place to place, Americans themselves are often surprised at the differing degrees of friendliness in the United States.

43. The main idea of the passage is _____________.

A. even Americans are surprised at the differences among themselves

B. there are many differences in character in different parts of the USA.

C. there are many reasons for the differences

D. stereotypes about people are not necessarily true

44. Which of the following is true according to the passage?

A. New Yorkers are usually open with strangers.

B. People from the South are usually considered good

C. The friendliest Americans travel from place to place.

D. Different parts have different customs and habits.

45. The differences lie in the following except ______ of the

parts.

A. the weather                                B. the history

C. geography                                      D. the names

46. The word "abundant" in the second paragraph may probably mean _________.

A. plentiful    B. normal    C. curious    D. strange

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Now one of the most serious problems many people are worried about _____ on the lack of adequate housing space.

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Many people in the United States like eggs for breakfast. There are many different ways to cook eggs. One of the most common kinds of eggs for breakfast is scrambled eggs. In addition, this is one of the easiest dishes to cook. Read this recipe(秘法)for scrambled eggs and you will see how easy it is.

Steps:

1) Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium(适中的)heat.

2) In a small bowl, mix the eggs and the milk. Use the fork (or the spoon) to mix these well.

3) Pour this mixture into the pan.

4) Stir the eggs from time to time with the spatula. Continue until the eggs are no longer liquid.

5) Add salt and pepper, Add a little or a lot, as you like.

1.For this recipe, you do not need __________.

A. a knife　　　　 B. a spatula　　　　 C. a bowl　　　　　 D. a fork

2. Which of these steps comes first?

A. Stir the eggs with the spatula.

B. Eat the eggs for breakfast.

C. Add salt and pepper.

D. Mix the eggs and the milk.

3. Which of these words means “to change from solid to liquid”?

A. pour　　　　　 B. melt　　　　　 C. stir　　　　　 D. scramble

4.Read the recipe again, in which of the five steps do you scramble the eggs?

A. Step 2　　　 B. Step 3　　　　 C. Step 4　　　　 D. Step 5

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