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【题目】 Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship. It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable young people (ages 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend.

Volunteer tutors come from all walks of life — married,single,with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement parents or social workers. They are tutors:someone to trust,to have fun with,to talk and go to when needed.

A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park,cooking,playing sport or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive self-respect, confidence and life direction.

Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world. It is the largest and most well-known provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years.

Emily and Sarah have been matched since March 2008. Emily is a 10-year-old girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school.‘I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me.’

Emily’s mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be of benefit to Emily by ‘providing different feedback（反馈） about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her self-worth.’

Sarah wanted to get involved in a volunteer program.‘I googled it and found out how to be a part of it. I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes it’s all work and no play.’

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been of great benefit and enjoyment to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful, happy and unique girl she is!

【1】What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?

A.To offer students public services.

B.To help students improve their grades.

C.To organize sport activities for young people.

D.To provide partnership and fun for young people.

【2】A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least _________.

A.24 hours

B.36 hours

C.48 hours

D.72 hours

【3】According to Emily’s mother, this program may provide Emily with___________ .

A.advice from her teachers

B.a new way to assess herself

C.a new way to judge her schoolmates

D.more comments from her schoolmates

【4】Why did Sarah want to get involved in the program?

A.She used to be a volunteer.

B.She needed a part-time job.

C.She felt a bit bored with her life.

D.She wanted to get a challenging job.

Answer 1

【答案】【1】 D

【2】 B

【3】 B

【4】 C

【解析】【1】 细节理解题。由本文第一段的第二句话“It is a program which provides friendship and fun...”可知，这个项目通过年龄大一些的志愿者与容易受伤的青少年的交往以及示范作用重建他们的友谊与乐趣。其中friendship和fun是关键词，而D项中的partnership和fun恰恰与之对应。

【2】 数字计算题。 由文章第三段可知，志愿者每次工作1至4小时，每月至少工作3或4次，并且至少12个月，可知志愿者每年至少工作36个小时（1×3×12=36）。

【3】 细节理解题。 由文章第六段可知Emily的妈妈期望让她的女儿通过这个项目多方面衡量自己的价值，而不仅仅通过她自己的同学来衡量自己。其中“...providing different feedback（反馈）about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her self-worth.”是关键信息。

【4】 细节理解题 。由第七段的最后一句话“...it’s all work and no play.” 可知，Sarah参加这一活动的目的是感到生活有点枯燥。