题目内容
— How do you find your trip to the Great Wall?
— We had an awful time! ______, George got sick the day we arrived.
A. on the other hand B. to begin with C. as a consequence D. on the contrary
B
解析:
to begin with意思为 “首先，第一(= first)”，用来引出下文要说的第一个或最重要的事情。on the other hand另一方面；as a consequence结果；on the contrary恰恰相反。
TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TEENSGIVING?
TEENSGIVING is an exciting event where hundreds of New York City teens gather together annually for a remarkable day of community service. This year, TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 participants will once again better New York City and impact thousands of lives!
When is TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010?
SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010
Where is TEENSGIVING?
All over New York City. Everyone will meet at the 92nd Street Y (92nd and Lexington) at 9:00 AM for the event kick-off. Then, all TEENSGIVING volunteers will disperse across the city to work with our partnering agencies where they will make a HUGE difference (and have fun!).
Who participates in TEENSGIVING?
Hundreds of teenagers from around the city. Teens come from the 92nd Street Y, various city schools, youth groups, and organizations in the area. In addition, many adult volunteers (ages 21 and older) will donate their time to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010.
What projects do participants do at the agencies?
Sample projects include painting park benches, planting gardens, visiting and playing with underprivileged children, assembling craft kits for children in hospitals, assisting at animal shelters, working at soup kitchens, delivering meals and celebrating with families at homeless shelters.
Do
I get anything for participating in TEENSGIVING?
Yes! Everybody benefits! Teen volunteers will receive *6 hours* of community service credit, good towards honor society, high school graduation and college application requirements. Adult volunteers will be “thanked” with a light breakfast, a gift certificate for their troubles, and
the satisfaction of helping our city’s youth contribute to their community. In addition, all teen and adult volunteers will receive a cool TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 T-shirt.
This sounds awesome! How do I register for TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010?
Interested teens and/or adults should e-mail the TEENSGIVING Coordinator Josh Hyman at jhyman@92Y.org (subject: TEENSGIVING) to receive more information and to register for this fantastic event!
**Teens can also contact their school’s Community Service Advisor
TEENSGIVING is sponsored by the 92nd Street Y.
【小题1】 TEENSGIVING is an event held ____________.
| A．from time to time | B．every year | C．every two years | D．twice a year |
| A．watering flowers | B．cooking | C．cleaning streets | D．taking care of animals |
| A．community service credit and a T-shirt |
| B．a high school certificate, a T-shirt and a light breakfast |
| C．a T-shirt, a light breakfast and a gift certificate |
| D．a gift certificate and community service credit |
| A．inform readers of some frequently asked questions |
| B．introduce TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 to readers |
| C．encourage readers to ask more questions about TEENSGIVING |
| D．call on readers to participate in TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 |
