Every year, a lot of young people in Britain finish school and then take a year off before they start work or go to university. Some people go to other countries and work as volunteers. Volunteers give their time to help people — for example, they work in schools or hospitals, or they help with environmental protection .

Pauline Jones, 18, lives in Cardiff, Wales. Next year she wants to go to a university to study Spanish, but now she is living in Belize, a small country in Central America. Pauline says, “I’m working with other people here to protect the coral reefs (珊瑚礁) in the sea near Belize. The reefs here are beautiful, but if the sea water is polluted, the coral dies. I’m helping to study the coral and the fish that live around the reefs. All over the world, coral reefs are dying. We need to do something about the problem before it’s too late.

“I’m staying with a family here. They are very friendly and I help with the cooking and the cleaning. I don’t get any money, but that’s OK. I love my work here, and I have learned a lot about the people of Belize — and myself. When I finish my work, I want to stay here for another three months. I plan to visit other countries in Central America too.”

1.From the passage, we can know that Pauline _______.

A. comes from Belize B. is good at Spanish C. is away from her family

2.Which of the following volunteer work does Pauline do?

① helping in a hospital

② helping to study fish

③ protecting coral reefs

④ teaching in a school

A. ①② B. ②③ C. ①④

3.What does Pauline probably think of her volunteer work?

A. Useful. B. Relaxing. C. Difficult.

4.What is Pauline going to do after she finishes her volunteer work?

A. Start work. B. Go traveling. C. Study English.

5.The passage is probably from a _______.

A. story book B. guidebook C. news report

As a teenager, we are always feeling that we are not good enough, what is the best way to improve ourselves? Here is some good advice for you.

Way 1 Focus on your strengths. Enjoy the things that you are naturally good at and you will build self-confidence, efficiency and pride.

Way 2 Be proud of your achievements. No matter how big or small they are, you should be very proud of each and every one of them. Celebrate those bright moments in your life.

Way 3 Get excited about who you are. Maybe you’re a very silent, honest and considerate person, but you are unique and special. Be proud that you are not like anyone else in the world. People love you for being you.

Way 4 Share your talent. If you’ve got a talent, share it with the world, whether it’s singing, dancing, writing, or even reading. Believe it or not, there are people who could benefit greatly from you. You will notice how giving to others can make you feel so incredible.

Way 5 Forgive yourself. The past is the past. You can’t change it any more. Forgiveness is a good choice. Apologize and move on.

Way 6 Do something just for you. Take time for yourself and just relax. Rest both your mind and your body. Listen to soft music, watch the wonders of nature, enjoy a massage (按摩)… Do whatever can make you feel special and relaxed.

Fall in love with yourself! The world becomes more colorful because of you!

根据短文内容,判断正(T)误(F)。

1.It’s important to enjoy the things that you are naturally good at.

2.Be proud of your achievements and be unique and special.

3.Giving to others can make you feel sad.

4.Never forgive the mistakes you’ve made.

5.Doing something just for you can make both your mind and your body relax.

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