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First Lady Michelle Obama is a big fan of volunteering. Volunteering means working for free to help someone else. Mrs. Obama says volunteering is very important. “It should be part of everyone’s life,” she says.

Many teens agree. They say that helping others feels great and makes a difference. These days, more teens volunteer than work for pay. Teens clean up parks, walk dogs at animal shelters, visit the elderly and more.

Some cities ---- including Seattle, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. ----require high school students to volunteer. Students must volunteer in order to graduate. The student volunteers learn new skills and help their communities.

Many parents are in favor of the idea ---- they say volunteering helps teens build job skills. But most teens don’t want to be forced to volunteer. They say they are busy. And they say volunteering is only fun if it’s a choice.

Read both sides of the debate and decide.

YES

Volunteering can help teens get into college or get a job.

Many cities and towns need help. Volunteers can help keep important programs going.

Not all teens will volunteer if it isn’ t required. Schools should require students to do all they can to get ready for adult life.

NO

Most teens are already very busy with classes, homework, jobs and sports. Forcing them to do more isn’t fair.

It should be up to each person. Helping out doesn’t feel as good if you have to do it.

Finding a volunteer job isn’t always easy. Students shouldn’t be kept from graduating because of something they can’t control.

1.The writer mentions Michelle Obama in order to___________.

A. introduce the topic of the text

B. explain what volunteering is

C. tell what she does for the US

D. show she enjoys volunteering

2.According to the text, in Chicago, .

A. finding a volunteer job is quite easy

B. more people would rather work for pay

C. volunteering is a must for high school students

D. college students have to volunteer before graduation

3.The underlined part “are in favor of” in the text means”.

A. dropB. developC. catchD. like

4.Which question does the text mainly discuss?

A. Is volunteering good for students?

B. Should students be required to volunteer?

C. What is the best time to volunteer?

D. Which volunteer jobs should students do?

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Charlie and Jackie joined a wholesale company together just after graduation. They both worked very hard. After several years, the boss made Jackie sales manager but Charlie a salesman. One day Charlie could not it any more. He handed in his resignation letter (辞职信) to the boss and complained that the boss did not hard-working employees, but only raised those who tried to please him. He thought that it was really .

The boss knew that Charlie had spared no for the company all these years, but in order to help Charlie to realize the between him and Jackie, the boss asked Charlie to do the following. “Go and if there is anyone selling watermelons in the market.” Charlie went, returned and said, “Yes.” The boss asked, “How much per kilogram?” Charlie went back to the market to ask and returned to , “$ 12 per kg.”

The boss told Charlie that he would ask Jackie the question. Jackie went, returned and said, “Boss, only one person selling watermelons. $ 12 per kg, $ 100 for 10 kg. He has a of 340 melons. On the table are 58 melons, and every melon weighs about 15 kg, from the South two days ago. They are fresh, red, and of good .”

Charlie was and he realized the difference between himself and Jackie. He decided not to but to learn from Jackie.

My dear friends, you know, a more person is more observant, thinks more and understands in . For the same matter, he sees several years ahead, you see only tomorrow. The difference between a year and a day is 365 times, so how could you ?

Think: how far have you seen ahead in your life? How are you?

1.A. madeB. became C. kept D. remained

2.A. do B. tolerate C. getD. put

3.A. valueB. meet C. repay D. enjoy

4.A. unusual B. careless C. unfair D. selfless

5.A. effortB. trouble C. effect D. rest

6.A. competition B. relationship C. disagreement D. difference

7.A. carry out B. find out C. look out D. pick out

8.A. onlyB. again C. even D. still

9.A. suggest B. announce C. answer D. repeat

10.A.difficult B. formerC. latter D. same

11.A. lotB. total C. few D. number

12.A. takenB. come C. heard D. bought

13.A. valueB. quantity C. quality D. shape

14.A. moved B. struck C. puzzled D. encouraged

15.A. leaveB . stop C. work D. stay

16.A.important B. intelligent C. hardworking D. successful

17.A. time B. needC. depth D. common

18.A. though B. while C. unless D. since

19.A.win B. like C. knowD. find

20.A.hopeful B. helpful C. thoughtful D. meaningful

When international aid is given, steps must be taken to ensure (确保)that the aid reaches the people for whom it is intended. The way to achieve this may not be simple. It is very difficult for a nation to give help directly to people in another nation. The United Nations Organization (UNO) could undertake to direct the distribution of aid. Here however rises the problem of costs. Also tied with this is time. Perhaps the UNO could set up a body of devoted men and women in every country who can speedily distribute aid to victims of floods and earthquakes.

More than the help that one nation can give to another during a disaster; it would be more effective to give other forms of help during normal times. A common proverb says, “Give me a fish and I eat for day, teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime.” If we follow this wise saying, it would be right to teach people from less developed nations to take care of themselves. For example, a country could share its technology with another. This could be in simple areas like agriculture or in more complex areas like medical and health care or even in building satellites. Even small country is able to help less developed nations. Sometimes what is take for granted, like the setting up of a water purification plant or the administration of a school, could be useful for countries which are looking about to solve common problems. It does not cost much to share such simple things. Exchange students could be attached for a number of months or years and learn the required craft while on the site. They can then take their knowledge back to their homelands and if necessary come back form time to time to clear doubts or to update themselves. Such aid will be truly helpful and there is no chance of it being temporary or of it falling into the wrong hands.

Many countries run extensive courses in all sorts of skills. It will not cost much to include deserving foreigners in these courses. Besides giving effective help to the countries concerned, there is also the build-up of friendships to consider. Giving direct help by giving materials may be effective in the short run and must continue to be given in the event of emergencies. However, in the long run what is really effective would be the sharing of knowledge.

1.According to the author, how could international aid reach the victims in time?

A. By solving the cost problems

B. By solving the transportation problems

C. By setting up a body of devoted people in every country.

D. By relying on the direct distribution of the UNO.

2.What does the author try to express in the underlined sentence?

A.Providing food is vital

B.Learning to fish is helpful

C.Teaching skills is essential

D.Looking after others is important.

3.Which aid is likely to fall into the wrong hands?

A.A medical team.B.An exchange program.

C.A water plant.D.Financial support.

4.What can we infer about international aid from the passage?

A.It is facing difficulties

B.It is unnecessary during normal times

C.It should be given in the form of materials

D.It has gained support developed countries

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1. one of the best things you can possibly do is to start you own club. it’s great fun especially if you are the sort of person who feels there’s never anything to do during the school holidays.

the first thing you need to come up with is an idea for your club. 2.pets, clothes, pop music or dancing groups, sports, making things? the list is endless.

next you need some friends to be in your club with you. 3. all you need is three or four other people who are interested in the same thing as you.

4. you should all sit down somewhere together with lots of pieces of paper and write down every name you can think up. that’ll keep you busy for ages.

at your first meeting you should make up a rule book. and the first rule should be no grown-ups or little/big brothers or sisters! the best clubs are always secret!

now you have just about everything you need, except membership cards. these are very important and again you can spend a lot of time making them. 5. why not leave some space for a photo of yourself? that will make the membership card really look like it.

so there you are, get clubbing! once you get started you’ll think of loads of more interesting things to do!

A.that’s easy.

B.enjoy your own club!

C. invite a designer to join you.

D. what are you interested in?

E.some vacation is just around the corner.

F. then you need to pick a name for your club.

G.use a bright thick pen to make a special design.

We are a primary school in England. Our students start arriving at our playground from about 8:45 a.m. Most of the children live nearby, so they walk to school. But some children have to travel to school by car. Each of the children is dressed in a school uniform (校服) and carries the homework and packed lunch in a schoolbag.

School starts at 8:55 a.m. The teacher on duty blows a whistle (哨子) and the children line up in their class groups. They wait quietly for the teacher to send them to their classrooms. When they arrive at their classrooms, the children empty their schoolbags and put their homework in their boxes. After the children take their seats, the teacher reads out each child’s name in turn. Upon hearing his / her name, the child replies “yes, Mrs. (the teacher’s name)” and the teacher writes down whether the child is in school or not.

And then at 9:10 a.m. the children attend an assembly in our main hall. They sit on the floor in rows with the youngest children at the front and the older children at the back. As the children enter the hall, they listen to music quietly. Each week we have a different musical theme (主题). Besides, the children also listen to stories.

After the assembly, the first lesson of the day begins at 9:30 a.m. Our morning lessons are usually English and Maths. Each of these lessons lasts an hour. Between classes, the children have their morning break from 10:20 a.m. to 10:35 a.m. They eat their snacks (小吃) or play games like football on the playground. At the end of the break, the teacher on duty blows a whistle. The children stand still and wait to be told to line up.

Each day, the children have their lunch break from 12 noon to 1:10 p.m. Most of the children bring their own packed lunches from home. A packed lunch usually consists of sandwiches, fruit, a drink and a packet of crisps. Some children have a school dinner cooked in our school kitchen. While the children are waiting to have lunch or after they have finished eating, they play games on the playground or attend lunch-time clubs. We have teachers on duty, who look after the children during lunch breaks. After the lunch break, the children have afternoon lessons, which continue until 3:15 p.m. when the children go home.

A typical school day at a primary school in England

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Supporting details

Arriving at school

● The students start 1.______ the school playground from about 8:45 a.m.

● They come to school on 2.______ or by car.

The start of school

● At 8:55 a.m., the teacher on duty blows a whistle to make the children 3._____ up, and then sends them to their classrooms.

● The teacher 4.______ the attendance (出席) of each child.

5.______

● At 9:10 a.m. the children attend an assembly in the main hall, where they listen to music or stories.

● They sit on the floor in rows at different6.______ according to their ages.

Morning lessons

● The first lesson of the day begins at 9:30 a.m. and each class lasts as 7.______ as an hour.

● The morning lessons are usually English and Maths.

● The morning break is from 10:20 a.m. to 10:35 a.m., when the children eat their snacks or play games.

Lunch breaks and afternoon lessons

● The lunch break starts at 12 noon and 8.______ at 1:10 p.m.

● During the lunch break, the students 9._____ lunch and play games or attend lunch-time clubs.

● School is 10._____ at 3:15 p.m.

Bad breath can be a major problem. The good news is that it can often be prevented with some simple steps.

Bad breath is caused by certain bacteria that grow in the mouth. When you don't brush regularly, bacteria accumulate in your mouth and between your teeth. 1. Certain foods, especially ones like garlic and onions that contain pungent (辛辣的)oils, can contribute to bad breath because the oils are carried to your lungs and out through your mouth. 2. Some people think that as long as you brush your teeth, you shouldn't have bad breath. 3. That, however, just doesn't remove the smell. To sufficiently clean all the surfaces of your teeth, you should brush for at least 2 minutes at least twice a day.

Many people believe that if you breathe into your hand, you'll know when you have bad breath. But it’s wrong! 4. When you talk, you tend to bring out the smell from the back of your mouth (where bad breath starts), which simply breathing doesn't do. Also, because we tend to get used to our own smells, it's hard for a person to tell if he or she has bad breath.

If you’re concerned about bad breath, make sure you’re taking care of your teeth and mouth properly. If you brush properly and visit your dentist for regular cleanings but your bad breath persists, you may have a medical problem. 5. They can figure out if something else is behind your bad breath and help you take care of it.

A. These bacteria make your breath smell.

B. In that case, call your doctor or dentist.

C. Smoking is also a major cause of bad breath.

D. Remember to brush your tongue, too — bacteria love to hang out there.

E. The truth is that most people only brush their teeth for 30 to 45 seconds.

F. When you breathe, the smell bounced back by your hand can be easily sensed.

G. When you breathe, you don^ use your throat the same way you do when you talk.

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