One of the largest youth organizations in the world is the 4-H, an organization of clubs for young people between 9 and 19. The main purpose of 4-H is to provide young people with the practical skills and understanding they will need to become useful members of their communities. The four H' s stand for head, heart, hands, and health.

  When 4-H clubs first began in America in the early 1900s, members were mostly young people from rural areas. The focus was on farm projects, such as raising pigs and growing and canning food. Today over 75% of the club members come from towns, cities, and suburbs, and hundreds of projects exist, each adapted to its geographical area. While rural districts abound in conservation, forestry, and farm management projects, projects in urban areas often involve nutrition , health, automotive care, and money management.

  The 4-H program in America is a joint service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, state universities, and county governments. Business firms and private organizations provide additional funding. Members of the clubs are guided by volunteer adult leaders and their teenage assistants. In the clubs, 4-H' ers learn about and work on solving serious problems that face their communities, issues like environmental protection and community safety.

  In addition to the 4-H clubs in the U.S. states and territories, more than eighty countries, including Taiwan, have adapted the 4-H idea to fit their own needs. In the less developed countries, many clubs offer courses in proper nutrition and in new farming technology.

(1) What is the 4-H?

[  ]

A.A fitness club.
B.A development project.
C.An international firm.
D.An educational program.

(2) Who are most of the 4-H members?

[  ]

A.Elementary and high school students.

B.Adults and teenagers.

C.Government and business leaders.

D.Young people from rural areas.

(3) How is the 4-H financed?

[  ]

A.Through the sale of farm products.

B.Through its membership fees.

C.Through government and private support.

D.Through international economic projects.

(4) According to the article, what is the modern trend in 4-H clubs?

[  ]

A.A decreased emphasis on agricultural projects.

B.Balancing younger and order membership.

C.More volunteer leadership in local clubs.

D.Larger involvement of government agencies.

(5) What would probably be a typical 4-H activity?

[  ]

A.An overseas tour.
B.Recycling paper.
C.A cooking contest.
D.Building a school.

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  One of the largest youth organizations in the world is the 4-H, an organization of clubs for young people between 9 and 19.The main purpose of 4-H is to provide young people with the practical skills and understanding they will need to become useful members of their communities.The four H’s stand for head, heart, hands, and health.?

  When 4-H clubs first began in America in the early 1900s, members were mostly young people from rural(乡村的)areas.The focus was on farm projects, such as raising pigs and growing and canning food.Today over 75% of the club members come from towns, cities, and suburbs, and hundreds of projects exists, each adapted to its geographical area.While rural districts abound in conservation, forestry, and farm management projects, projects in urban(城市的)areas often involve nutrition(营养学), health, automotive care, and money management.?

  The 4-H program in America is a joint service of the U.S.Department of Agriculture, state universities, and county governments.Additional funding(供以款项)is provided by business firms and private organizations.Members of the clubs are guided by volunteer adult leaders and their teenage assistants.In the clubs, 4-H’ers learn about and work on solving serious problems that face their communities, issues like environmental protection and community safety.?

  In addition to the 4-H clubs in the U.S.states and territories, more than eighty countries, have adapted the 4-H idea to fit their own needs.In the less developed countries, many clubs offer courses in proper nutrition and in new farming technology.

(1)

What is the 4-H?

[  ]

A.

A fitness club.

B.

A development project.

C.

An international firm.

D.

An educational program.

(2)

Who are most of the 4-H members?

[  ]

A.

Elementary and high school students.

B.

Adults and teenagers.

C.

Government and business leaders.

D.

Young people from rural areas.

(3)

How is the 4-H financed?

[  ]

A.

Through the sale of farm products.

B.

Through its membership fees.

C.

Through government and private support.

D.

Through international economic projects.

(4)

What would probably be a typical 4-H activity?

[  ]

A.

An overseas tour.

B.

Recycling paper.

C.

A cooking contest.

D.

Building a school.

读写任务

阅读下面的短文,然后按照要求写一篇150词左右的英语短文。

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  Many people want to spend their holidays meaningfully.Of course they find all kinds of ways to do it.4-H, an organization of clubs for young people between 9 and 19.The main purpose of 4H is to provide young people with the practical skills and understanding they will need to become useful members of their communities.The four H’s stand for head, heart, hands, and health.

  When 4-H clubs first began in America in the early 1900s, members were mostly young people from rural(乡村的)areas.The focus was on farm projects, such as raising pigs and growing and canning food.Today over 75% of the club members come from towns, cities, and suburbs, and hundreds of projects exists, each adapted to its geographical area.While rural districts abound in conservation, forestry, and farm management projects, projects in urban(城市的)areas often involve nutrition(营养学), health, automotive care, and money management.

  The 4-H program in America is a joint service of the U.S.Department of Agriculture, state universities, and county governments in the holidays.Additional funding(供以款项)is provided by business firms and private organizations.Members of the clubs are guided by volunteer adult leaders and their teenage assistants.In the clubs, 4-Hers learn about and work on solving serious problems that face their communities, issues like environmental protection and community safety.

  In addition to the 4-H clubs in the U.S.states and territories, more than eighty countries, have adapted the 4-H idea to fit their own needs mainly in their holidays.In the less developed countries, many clubs offer courses in proper nutrition and in new farming technology.

[写作内容]

1.简要介绍4-H组织的假期活动。该部分的词数大约60左右。

2.请就此情况发表你的看法。至少包含以下内容要点,该部分的词数大约90左右;

a.说明中学生几种度假方式;

b.提出合理的建议。

[写作要求]

你可以使用自己的语言进行表述,也可以参照阅读材料的内容,但不要抄袭阅读材料中的句子。

Three Central Texas men were honored with the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Director’s Award in a Tuesday morning ceremony for their heroism in saving the victims of a fiery two – car accident.

The accident occurred March 25 when a vehicle lost control while traveling on a rain soaked State Highway 6 near Baylor Camp Road. It slammed into an oncoming vehicle, leaving the occupants trapped inside as both vehicles burst into flames.

Bonge was the first on the scene and heard children screaming. He broke through a back window and pulled Mallory Smith, 10, and her sister, Megan Smith, 9, from the wreckage.

The girls’ mother,Beckis Smith,was not with them-、at the time of the wreck,as they  were traveling with their baby slitter,Lisa Bowbin.    

    Beckie Smith still remembers the sickening feeling she had upon receiving the call informing her of the wreck and the despair as she drove to the scene.

Bozeman and Clemmons arrived shortly after Bonge and helped rescue the other victims and attempted to put out the fires.

    “I was nervous,” Bozeman said. “I don’t feel like I’m a hero.I was just doing what anyone should do in that situation.I hope someone would do the same for me.”

Everyone at the accident made it out alive,with the victims sustaining nonlife-threatening injuries. Mallory Smith fractured both femurs,and Megan had neck and back injuries.Bowbin is still recovering from a broken pelvis,ankle and foot.

    The rescuers also were taken to the hospital and treated for cuts and smoke inhalation,Bonge said.

    In addition,Bozeman got to meet accident victim Anthony Russo in the hospital after the accident,where Russo presented him with a glass flame.inscribed with “Thank you,” Bozeman said. Those involved In the tasteful encounter on H logway 6 credit diving intervention for bringing them together.  

    “Whatever the circumstances,Tuesday’s ceremony provided a time to be grateful for those who put their lives on the line for the lives of complete strangers,” Beckie Smith said,“We’re calling it The Miracle on Highway 6.”   

1.What’s the main idea of the passage?

    A.Three persons were awarded for rescuing victims in a car accident.

    B.Three ordinary people were regarded as great heroes.

    C.Several victims were carried to safety from the burning cars.

    D.A car accident occurred on a rain-soaked State Highway 6.

2.Who saved Megan Smith from the damaged car?

    A.Clemmons.       B.Anthony Russo    C.Bozeman.          D.Bonge.

3.Which of the following can be used to describe Bozeman?

    A.frightened.    B.Modest.         C.Excited.            D.Smart.

4.Which of the following is true according to the passage?

    A.Luckily,no one received too serious injuries in the accident.

    B.All the victims received slight injuries in the accident.

    C.The rescuers were taken to the hospital to visit the victims.

    D.The injured will soon recover from their injuries.

5.It can be inferred from the last paragraph that Beckie Smith            .

    A.regarded the accident as a wonder   

    B.was frightened by the serious accident

    C.thought highly of the rescuers

    D.called on others to learn from the rescuers

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