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【题目】 “Let’s Talk” ：The Free Advice Project

A few weeks ago, I took a walk around Washington Square Park. I met all the usual people：street performers, the Pigeon Guy, a group of guitarists singing in harmony. But off to the side, sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different—giving free advice.

A week or two later, I set up an interview with her and we discussed her project at length.

Lisa Podell, 32, started the Free Advice Project this past May. It began as an experiment；she sat in Washington Square Park for a day with a sign that read “Free Advice” as a simple way to reach out to people. Podell was astonished at the strong response.

Podell admits that she was doubtful at first, but now she describes the project as mutually (相互地) beneficial. People learn from her—but she also learns from them. She says that the majority of those who come to her are dealing with some pretty heavy issues, and they expect her not only to listen, but also provide real answers.

Having worked as a full time teacher and now as an adolescent advisor, Podell believes that talking things out is an important in the decision-making process.

Sometimes, people walk around all day, keeping their problems in their own head and thinking about them in the same way. Podell simply strives to provide people with perspective.

I asked if there is a future plan for the Free Advice Project. Podell said she would like to promote it to each public space in New York, which would be carried out by various volunteers across the city.

It was truly inspiring to meet someone with such a big heart, especially in New York—where it is sometimes very hard to find anybody to listen.

【1】 In what way was Podell different from other people in the park? (No more than 6 words) (2 marks)

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【2】 What do people in need expect Podell to do? (No more than 10 words) (3 marks)

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【3】According to Podell, what should people do when making decisions?

(No more than 6 words) (2 marks)

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【4】 How would Podell promote her project in New York? (No more than 15 words) (3 marks)

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Answer 1

【答案】【1】 She was giving free advice.

【2】 They expect her to listen and provide real answers.

【3】 They should talk things out.

【4】 She would promote it to each public space with the help of volunteers.

【解析】【1】根据第一段第三句But off to the side, sitting on a bench was a woman doing something vastly different—giving free advice 可知Podell与别人的不同之处就是她在给别人免费提建议。

【2】根据第四段的最后一句they expect her not only to listen, but also provide real answers.可得出答案。

【3】根据第五段内容可知Podell认为人们在做决定的时候，最重要的是把事情讲出来。

【4】根据倒数第二段的第二句可知Podell在志愿者的帮助下在纽约的每个公共场所推广她的计划。