Velma, a US high school student, is busy with her studies every day. But after school, she puts down her books and goes off to______. She takes care of cats, helps teachers at school and cleans up the beach. Why? Because students in US public schools are______to do at least 20 hours of community service in order to graduate.

“This project is to give students a______of the real world, create a habit of volunteering and perhaps_____ a career.” said Bob Parks, an official at school.

____volunteering takes time, Velma enjoys it. "I learn so much from it. she said. She plans to keep volunteering even after she has finished her required hours of work. Velma is now on her way towards 250 hours to get a silver medal at graduation. She hopes the medal will help her______her dream university.

But some have______about the project. Phil, a single parent of four, has to drive his children from one activity to another every weekend. I have no time to work and rest, he said, "But I know some kids finish their 20-hour volunteering by just sleeping in their fathers office!

Mike Roland, a volunteering manager, has heard those complains. He said, "We keep telling people, Volunteer hours are______than for graduation; they are life lessons.’’

Unlike Phil, some parents agree with the project and want their children to_____ more time volunteering. Michael, a junior, spends Saturdays at JFK Medical Centre guiding patients and bringing them newspapers and meals. He's at 258 hours. Michael ‘s father said, " Twenty hours isn’t______.Children should have more contact with the world.

1.A.relax B.volunteer C.work

2.A.invite B.requested C.required

3.A.chance B.taste C.picture

4.A.explore B.change C.invent

5.A.But B.Although C.However

6.A.realize B.accept C.enter

7.A.doubts B.experience C.agreements

8.A.rather B.more C.less

9.A.spend B.take C.pay

10.A.true B.short C.enough

Computer Science

In this course, you’ll develop the skills to work out problems with programming and learn how to code. With the help of our teachers, you will learn how to become a software developer.

Place: Oxford

Class Size: 10

Price: £3,695

Time: 21 July-10 August

Email: frank@summercourse.com

Story Writing

Great stories don’t just happen by chance. You need to know how to create a character, plan a story and catch the reader’s attention. Learn how to do all that in our course.

Place: Cambridge

Class Size: 8

Price: £3,090

Time: 4 July-24 July

Email: lucy@summercourse.com

English Adventurers

Study English with us, and you will have many chances for meaningful English communication. You’ll develop skills and build confidence in all areas of the English language.

Place: Brighton

Class Size: 12

Price: £4,495

Time: 3 August-23 August

Email: ann@summercourse.com

Robot Makers

You’ll learn all you need to build your own robots. We’ll cover all kinds of subjects as you build your knowledge. Also, we’ll learn about the new and fantastic ways robots can help us in the future.

Place: London

Class Size: 15

Price: £4,895

Time: 17 August-30 August

Email: peter@summercourse.com

1.When will English Adventurers start?

A.On 3 July. B.On 21 July. C.On 3 August. D.On 7 August.

2.How much will a student pay for Story Writing?

A.£3,695 B.£3,090 C.£4,895 D.£3,495

3.If you want to learn how to code, you should take ________.

A.Robot Makers B.Story Writing C.Computer Science D.English Adventurers

4.If you are free for two weeks, you may contact people at________.

A.ann@summercourse.com B.frank@summercourse.com

C.lucy@summercourse.com D.peter@summercourse.com

5.In which kind of book can you see this passage?

A.Magazine. B.Notebook. C.Novel. D.Newspaper.

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