We know that disabled people are seldom shown in advertisement on television. If they really are, it is usually to make people feel sad for them. It is important to find out what would be the most helpful to the other person, instead of supposing that you know. This may take time. Some people become impatient. Others may be too selfish to make the effort. Remember that disabled people may do things in a different way from you. All it needs is a little thought. Whether disabled or not, we can all learn from each other. Disabled people necessarily make themselves brave. They probably feel that they have to adapt to(适应)their situation(处境). They have learnt not to give up, but to keep on trying. Life isn’t always fair. Sometimes we have to deal with difficult situations. Having to face a challenge can often help us to have a better understanding of ourselves and of other people.

It is not helped to treat disabled people as if they all have the same feelings and needs. And it’s important for us to know what kind of help the disabled person would welcome.

Some people often think disabled people are poor and have mercy(怜悯)on them. In face this can be offensive because it may be unkind and hurt.

1.If people see a disabled person in an advertisement, they may feel______.

A. happy B. exciting C. angry D. sorry

2.People often do the following wrong things to disabled people EXCEPT that______.

A. they suppose they know what would be the most helpful to disabled people.

B. they are patient with disabled people.

C. they may be too selfish to make the effort.

D. they think disabled people do things in the same way as them.

3.What do disabled people have to learn?

A. To become hopeless. B. To give up.

C. To keep on trying. D. Not to adapt to their situation.

4.What should you do if you want to help disabled people?

A. Help them do as many things as you can.

B. Treat them as if they all have the same feelings and needs.

C. Find out what kind of help they would welcome.

D. Never lend them a hand.

5.What does the underlined word “offensive” mean?

A. Unpleasant. B. Helpful.

C. Friendly. D. Surprised

After Bill Adams retired (退休), his daughter, a nurse, asked if he wanted to volunteer at her hospital. Bill didn’t think he wanted to be around ______ people, but his daughter said, “Just try it for a week and see how you feel.”

Thirteen years later, Bill is ______ volunteering at the hospital two days a week. He says, “Volunteering is a good thing to do, and helping others makes me______ .” Over the years, Bill has worked in many departments (科). Now he________in the waiting area (等候区) outside the X-ray room.

Once, a woman_______ that she needed immediate surgery (立即手术), but her family were not with her. Bill helped call her family and took them to_______ so they could be together. Later, he________the woman again. It was great to see the woman get better. Bill got a lot of________from her family.

Bill loves volunteering at the hospital, and he also likes_______ others to join the volunteer work. “All of the volunteers are like family. We’re good friends. We love helping others when they are in need,” he says. ______ the age of 81, Bill has no plan to stop his volunteer work. He has decided to stay busy as long as possible.

1.A. friendly B. young C. dangerous D. sick

2.A. still B. even C. almost D. already

3.A. famous B. happy C. tired D. bored

4.A. walks B. shows C. rests D. helps

5.A. wrote down B. put down C. found out D. worked out

6.A. me B. you C. him D. her

7.A. saved B. called C. visited D. followed

8.A. thanks B. hopes C. advice D. information

9.A. controlling B. inviting C. waiting D. paying

10.A. For B. With C. In D. At

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