While exciting for many, the holidays are stressful for the thousands of families who are struggling in our community.

Therefore, our holiday programs coordinate(使协调)food collections and donations to aid the low-income mothers, children and senior citizens. Those who wish to join the challenge can send financial donations to our office: 1355 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit 48238. Other ways you can get involved are:

Collect fresh or packaged food or donations for senior citizens. Many schools and business coordinate food drives to support this effort. The donation will be distributed in a massive effort on December 12 at the Rashid Ground. Call 313 494 4401.

Adopt a senior citizen. We will randomly select senior citizens and provide their contact information for donors. We encourage donors to provide fresh food for a holiday meal, and small gifts, if possible. Donors are responsible for purchasing and distributing the gifts and food. Call 313 494 4424.

Adopt a family. Donors can request the names and addresses of families that are enrolled in our food program to provide gifts and food for the holiday season. They can indicate the size of the family they wish to adopt. All families will be selected randomly. Call 313 494 4413.

Participate in our Special Holiday Delivery. Different from past years, when delivery took place at the Gathering Center, volunteers are now expected to meet at the Campus Hall on December 12 to pick up boxes of food and deliver them to senior citizens. Contact Volunteer Outreach Department at 313 494 4270 to sign up for this special event.

1.This passage is written mainly to _________.

A. explain how holiday-makers can make their life meaningful

B. show what lonely and miserable lives poor citizens are leading

C. advertize for a company located in Oakman Boulevard, Detroit

D. introduce several ways of joining a program for charity work

2.If you want to adopt an elderly man and send gifts and food to him, you should call ________.

A. 313 494 4401

B. 313 494 4424

C. 313 494 4413

D. 313 494 4270

3.As a volunteer in Special Holiday Delivery, where should you go to distribute food to the old this year?

A. The Campus Hall

B. The Gathering Center

C. The Rashid Ground

D. The office of Volunteer Outreach Department

The Best of Alaska

Nothing evokes(唤起)Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river.Combine these images with high mountains,brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska! Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion(远足)to the last frontier!

Highlights(集锦):

JUNEAU: Juneau,the state capital,is rich in culture and scenic beauty.It is here that we start and end our trip.

HAINES: Haines is a small community located along the fjords(峡湾).The natural beauty and expansive wilderness found here have made Haines a premier center for adventure in Alaska.

ALASKA INDIAN ARTS: Alaska Indian Arts is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and continuation of traditional native craft and culture of the Northwest Native Tribes.We spend a few hours learning carving,native beading(玻璃珠)and culture from these master artists.

SKAGWAY: Skagway is a lively town,which still reflects its gold rush roots and contains colorful shops.In Skagway,we stop by the Klondike Gold Rush National Park Visitor's Center and ride the White Pass Yukon Route Railway.

GUSTAVUS: Gustavus is the gateway to Glacier Bay National Park.We'll stay at a comfortable lodge here for two nights.This will be the base for both the whale-watching excursion and a full day cruise(巡游) in Glacier Bay.

DATES/PRICES:

2014: May 16,June 20,July 18,August 15.

7 days—$3,500,including lodging,all meals,excursions,guides,park fees,sales taxes,and transportation between Juneau,Skagway,Haines,and Gustavus.Not included: Alcohol,personal items,airfare to and from Juneau.

Contact:

Email: info@alaskamountainguides.com

Call: 18007663396

Write: Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School

P.O.Box 1081,Haines AK 99827

1.You can watch a whale exploding out of the water at ________.

A. Glacier Bay National Park

B. the Klondike Gold Rush National Park

C. the White Pass Yukon

D. the fjords

2.According to the advertisement,the participants of the excursion ________.

A. will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts

B. can contact Alaska Mountain Guides & Climbing School by email or fax

C. are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines

D. can get lots of traditional native artwork free of charge

3.Which of the following requires a participant to pay additional fees?

A. Going from Gustavus to Juneau by train.

B. A full day cruise in Glacier Bay.

C. Having the last supper at Juneau.

D. Flying from Juneau to his hometown.

4.It is known from the advertisement that________.

A. the native culture of the Northwest Native Tribes is dying out

B. Juneau,as the state capital,is much more beautiful than Haines

C. Skagway was the richest town of Alaska in the past

D. Alaska is famous for its culture,history and natural beauty

The Loss of Innocence

Innocence is such a precious gift. It’s explained as freedom from guilt or wrong doing. Just imagine never having to worry about anything and having a guilt free mind. Some people wish to save this kind of innocence from being lost from childhood to adulthood.

What would the world be like if innocence were never lost?One way it would benefit humanity is the lack of hatred (仇恨)among the world. During youth,there may be an occasional argument, even a little physical fight, but nothing like firing a handgun at a fellow human being. And children are blind towards the racial differences of others. A kid will hang out with any other kid. It is the lack of innocence and the ignorance we learn from adults that influence children otherwise. Another benefit is the constant desire for fun and adventure. With very little if any time at all for fun, the adventurous mind is lost in time with the responsibilities placed upon adults.If innocence were kept alive, these ambitions would never depart from our lives.

However, other people actually hate the idea of innocence lasting forever. They feel that the lack of organization and mental power of those with innocence would cause extremely destructive consequences to society in general. A large number of individuals would never have the urge to learn,work, and act upon the necessary needs for humanity to survive. Without a proper education which is usually provided by those who no longer live in a world of innocence, people would not have the desire to succeed, get a good job in life, or provide income for their families, which would hurt the lives of children.

The lack of a good education and career would also harm the economy. As long as innocence is kept alive, no one would be terribly angered at the lack of effort people put out in the workplace, resulting in a strong decline in production and quality of needed goods.

Maybe it is wrong in wanting to save innocence. It sure is a nice thought,though. Perhaps innocence was meant to be lost. It was god’s will to make things the way they are, and there is a good purpose for everything. All that remains to be said about innocence is to enjoy it while it lasts.

1.The author believes that the loss of innocence in adulthood should be _______.

A. avoided

B. condemned

C. accepted

D. inspired

2.Lifelong innocence would be beneficial to society in that _______.

A. proper education would be provided

B. there would be no racial discrimination

C. more happy families would be guaranteed

D. people would realize their childhood dreams

3.According to the author, people with innocence can hurt the economy with their lack of _____.

A. motivational will

B. mental ability

C. adventurous ambitions

D. needed goods

4.Which of the following shows the structure of the passage?

A.

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