12.The meaning of the word"volunteer"may be a little different in different countries,but it usually means"one who offers his or her services."There are many different ways in which people can volunteer,such as taking care of sick people,working in homes for homeless children,and picking up garbage(垃圾) from beaches and parks.Volunteers may work within their own countries or in other countries.They are often people with a strong wish to help those who are less fortunate than themselves.Volunteers don't expect any kind of pay.
   At the root of volunteering is the idea that one person may have the ability to offer services that can help other people.Tracy,a good friend of mine,however,recently came back from India with a new ideaof what being a volunteer means.She worked for two and a half weeks in one of Mother Teresa's homes in Calcutta.The following is her story.
"I first heard about Mother Teresa in my high school,we watched a video(录像) about her work in India and all over the world.I was so moved by her spirit to help others and her endless love for every human being that after I graduated from high school,I too wanted to try her kind of work.So with two friends I flew to Calcutta for a few weeks."
"I was asked to work in a home for sick people.I helped wash clothes and sheets,and pass out lunch.I also fed the people who were too weak to feed themselves and tried to cheer them up.I felt it was better to share with them than to think that I have helped them.To be honest,I don't think I was helping very much.It was then that I realized that I had not really come to help,but to learn about and experience another culture(文化) that helped improve my own understanding of lif e and the world."
29.According to the text,a volunteer refers to a person whoA.
A.is willing to help those in need without pay
B.can afford to travel to different places
C.has a strong wish to be successful
D.has made a big fortune in life
30.Tracy started her work as a volunteerB.
A.after she met Mother Teresa     
B.after she finished high school
C.when she was touring Calcutta   
D.when she was working in a hospital
31.Why did Tracy choose to be a volunteer?D
A.She liked to work with Mother Teresa.
B.She had already had some experience.
C.She was asked by Mother Teresa's example.
D.She wanted to follow Mother Teresa's example.
32.What is Tracy's"new idea"(Paragraph 2)of being a volunteer?D
A.Going abroad to help the sick.
B.Working in Mother Teresa's home.
C.Doing simple things to help the poor.
D.Improving oneself through helping others.
7.Winter is often a time when we switch our activities indoors and wait for spring.We miss out on the fresh air,beautiful scenery and healthy exercise that outdoor activities in Saskatchewan offer.If you are not the skiing or snowmobiling type,ice fishing is a great way to spend part of your winter indoors.
Murry Koob,a biologist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment,notes that there are over 50,000 fish-bearing waters in this province."We have a lot of opportunities for ice fishing here,especially when most lakes are covered with ice for almost half of the year."
It is estimated that one third of those who fish during the summer also fish in the winter.Koob says that a minimum amount of equipment is required for ice fishing."In reality,all you need is something to cut a hole in the ice and a line with a hook on it.Warm clothes are obviously needed,too."
Ice fishing can start as soon as the ice is thick enough to support a person walking on it:about 10cm thick.When it reaches 30cm,it will support a truck.Koob warns that ice thickness can vary greatly,so it should be tested as you crossit.He suggests that anyone fishing on the ice carry emergency equipment,such as a throw rope,in case you break through the ice."you should always fish with a companion and let people know where you will be fishing.
Carrying a cellphone with you is also a good idea.As noted,the equipment for ice fishing an be simple and inexpensive----or it can be costly."I've seen people fishing with a home-made chisel (凿子) and a spool of line.But you can also spend hundreds of dollars or more on underwater cameras and portable tent-like shelters or a wooden shack.It all depends on how much you want to spend,"said Koob.
Often,the hardest part about ice fishing is getting out on the lake and cutting a hole through the ice.
25.The underlined word"it"in paragraph 4 refer toB.
A.ice          B.ice thickness    C.rope      D.Ice fishing.
26.If you like to go ice fishing,D.
A.you should have many pieces of equipment
B.you should stay on the ice for a long time
C.you should be dressed in better clothes
D.you should make sure of your safety
27.The throw rope suggested in the passage means thatB.
A.more fish can be taken home with it
B.it can meet the need of emergency
C.a hole in the ice can be broken easily
D.It can be used to break through the ice.
28.Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?C
A.Go fishing with a companion is necessary.
B.An underwater camera is also a good idea.
C.The ice reaching 30cm thick is the bottom line to fish.
D.You can take a tent-like shelter with you.

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