题目内容
91. America is fond of carrying out hegemonism(霸权主义) all over the world. In the long run they will have to pay _____ price than September 11th.
A. heavier B. bigger C. larger D. weightier
A
Why do I volunteer with Big brothers / Big sisters of America? I have many reasons. Perhaps the biggest reason is that people once volunteered to help me.
Years ago, I was on the other side of the table. I was lonely and I felt lost. It’s a little embarrassing to talk about it now, but whatever the right direction in life was, I was going the opposite way. More than once, I found myself on the wrong path. If someone hadn’t stepped in when he did, I probably wouldn’t even be here now. I’d rather be in a prison or somewhere a lot smaller and deeper.
I’ve seen the work that big brothers / sisters have been doing all over the country and I’m pleased to be part of it. I’ve never done anything that made me prouder than my volunteer work. Big brothers and sisters helped me get over sadness and depression as soon as possible. Then, if I can help anyone like they helped me, I am willing to serve for as long as they will have me serve them. There are no words to describe the joy I get from helping somebody turn their life around. Every time I think that that’s me now, I’m proud and happy.
Volunteering is how I want to leave my mark on the world. I recommend volunteering work to everybody, especially to somebody who isn’t sure where they are going in life. Helping someone find their path is often the best way to find yours. Be a volunteer, and you will find your purpose in life.
【小题1】What’s the main reason why the writer volunteers?
A.He has a lot of free time. |
B.He is lonely and wants to be with others. |
C.He wants others to know he is a good man. |
D.He is grateful for what volunteers once did for him. |
A.is eager to help others |
B.often feels sad and depressed |
C.hopes he will be helped at any time |
D.travels around the country to help others |
A.spent some days in prison |
B.didn’t know his purpose in life |
C.is dissatisfied with his life |
D.doesn’t live a meaningful life |
A.To share his past with us. |
B.to ask for some volunteer work. |
C.To encourage us to enjoy our life. |
D.To call on us to do volunteer work. |
Ted doesn’t like cars. He wants people to stop driving because cars make the air dirty. Ted had an idea. He said,“I’m going to cycle around North America. I want to show everyone that cycling is a fun way to get around. If more people ride bikes, the air will be cleaner.”
He left his hometown with $160 in his pocket. When he got to San Diego, he met another cyclist. The cyclist invited Ted to speak at a big meeting about the environment. He said,“We’ll pay your airfare to Texas and we’ll pay you to talk about your cycling trip.”Two hours later, Ted was on a plane to the environmental conference and to a big surprise!
While he was at the conference, he met Deanna. It was love at first sight! They talked for six hours straight.
The next day, Ted called Deanna and asked her to finish the trip with him. Deanna said yes, sold everything in her apartment, gave her notice at work, and was on the road with Ted 20 days later!
“It was difficult at first,”said Deanna. “Ted got up every morning at 6:00 a.m., but I wanted to sleep until noon.”After a few days, they started having fun. As they cycled from Florida to Montreal and then back to Vancouver, every day was an adventure. People paid for their food in restaurants and gave them extra money. Some people gave them $50 or $100. They slept in people’s backyards and drank beer with motorcycle gangs.
On their way back to Vancouver, they stopped in Edmonton to visit Ted’s relatives. During the stopover, they got married. People tied a “Just Married”sign and tin cans to the backs of their bikes. They now want to write a book about their trip. “We want people to know that you can be an environmentalist and still have fun, ”Ted said.
【小题1】 Ted got paid for ______.
A.giving a talk about his cycling trip | B.cycling throughout North America |
C.traveling around North America by air | D.attending conferences on cycling |
A.he met another cyclist who wanted to join him | B.he fell in love with a girl there |
C.he gave a long talk lasting 6 hours | D.he had a lot of fun talking about his cycling trip |
A.Deanna was fired by her boss for not going to work |
B.Deanna asked for a long leave from work to join Ted in his trip |
C.Deanna told people beforehand that she would leave her job |
D.Deanna handed in the notice that she were asked to finish before |
A.found it hard to get up early | B.were attacked by motorcycle gangs |
C.never pay for their meals in restaurants | D.got married |