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Homelessness is a huge problem all over the world. It’s said that each day there are about 1 million people living on the streets in the US. It is a serious problem which should be dealt with effectively.

There are two main reasons for people leaving their homes poverty and less affordable houses due to bad economic conditions. Other reasons include domestic violence, divorce, and mental illness. Living without a home makes people main targets of violence activities and besides, these homeless people have to face the following difficulties on a daily basis.

They have to move about, carrying their belongings, which makes it difficult for the charity and the government to help them. They have limited access to bathrooms and restrooms and are forced to live in dirty conditions, making them easy to be attacked by diseases. They have limited access to health-care facilities in case of emergency, and almost no access to education as they have no money. They are often ill-treated by society, which makes them unfriendly, often ending up being involved in activities connected with crime like selling drugs or guns.

Homelessness is not something that happened overnight --- it has been in the country for decades. The society usually believes those living on the street to be mentally unstable. This belief is partially true. Most of them are normal people just like you and me.

The federal government is doing all it can to help but it is not enough, so the ordinary citizens have to stand up and try to help whenever it’s possible. There are various organizations, such as charity organizations that are working constantly to make sure that homeless people find a shelter to live in. the united efforts have helped millions of people return to their normal lifestyle. However, there is still a long way to go before a better situation is created for all the homeless.

63. How many reasons are mentioned for people having no home to live in?

A. Five B. Four C. Three D. Two

64. The homeless are usually treated as __________.

A. a danger to society B. having mental problems

C. physically disabled people D. being too lazy to do anything

65. Which of the following are mentioned to help solve the problem of the homeless?

① the government ② homeless people ③ charity organizations ④ the ordinary citizens

A. ①②③ B. ①②④ C. ①③④ D. ②③④

66. What can we learn from the passage?

A. Most homeless people died of hunger and cold.

B. The homeless should work hard to change their own situation.

C. The homeless people have nothing to take when they move about.

D. The homeless problem is a serious problem that need solving effectively.

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In college, Spring Break（春假）is usually associated with the beach, parties and sleepless nights, bringing about relaxation, free time and friends. Students who wish to spend their break doing something productive and rewarding, however, may choose to participate in the Alternative Break Program. It places college students in communities both at home and abroad.

The Program allows students to take part in various projects dealing with issues such as literacy（识字）, homelessness and the environment. It includes helping kids with their lessons, raising money for families in need and collecting data for environmental research.

The hope is that, by getting themselves involved in different environments, students will have the opportunities and broaden their view. In turn, they will incorporate（融合）their experiences and lessons learned into their own communities. In a word, the program aims to encourage students to be active citizens and engage themselves in making a difference in society.

In the spring of 2006, about 3,600 students in the USA participated in the Alternative Break Program.

Samantha Giacobozzi, now director of the Program, has been on five alternative break trips herself, including trips to New Orleans, India and the Dominican Republic. “I was a student who went on alternative break trips and had my life totally transformed by that experience,” she said. “Every year, we meet many students who have attended the Program. You can see changes in their life that are connected with their alternative break experiences.”

The Program began in 1991. Today, it has become increasingly popular with college students in the United States.

1.Who may choose to participate in the Alternative Break Program?

(No more than 12 words)

2.What issues will students deal with in the Program? (No more than 10 words)

3.What is the aim of the Program? (No more than 20 words)

4.What’s the meaning of the underlined word “transformed” in Paragraph 5? (1 word)

5.Would you like to join in the Program? And why? (No more than 25 words)

Every morning my friend would stop on the way to work to have a quick breakfast with her 8-year-old son. Then she 1 him off at school. They ate the same thing every morning: an egg sandwich, juice, coffee for her, and milk for him.

One day she ordered a(n) 2 breakfast. Once they finished eating and were heading out of the door, she 3 , said good morning to a homeless man sitting outside of the 4 , and gave him the breakfast she had ordered for him. He 5 her, telling her it was his first meal during the last several 6 . She couldn’t help but feel 7 and was glad she finally took 8 .

She told her son that she had seen the man every day that week there and that 9 , herself included, had offered him 10 , support, food, or drink. She 11 explained that homelessness could happen to anyone and that it was important to 12 needy people.

So her “Tradition of Kindness” 13 . Each day she and her son went on to 14 the homeless man breakfast. The 15 was kept until they moved away several years later, 16 the experience was firmly put into her son’s mind.

My friend 17 every time she tells me that this “Tradition of Kindness” goes on with her son, who remembers this 18 tradition. Now working in a company, her son stops every morning at Starbucks for a coffee and offers a homeless person a breakfast before going to the 19 .

What a great tradition that he can 20 to his children as well!

1.A. sent B. dropped C. called D. drove

2.A. light B. expensive C. ordinary D. extra

3.A. stopped B. escaped C. backed D. hid

4.A. shop B. market C. hotel D. restaurant

5.A. recognized B. refused C. thanked D. found

6.A. days B. minutes C. months D. weeks

7.A. cold B. good C. strange D. nervous

8.A. action B. time C. care D. effect

9.A. everyone B. someone C. no one D. anyone

10.A. education B. information C. comfort D. safety

11.A. again B. further C. once D. first

12.A. contact B. encourage C. follow D. help

13.A. began B. existed C. failed D. changed

14.A. win B. buy C. show D. award

15.A. promise B. agreement C. order D. practice

16.A. although B. so C. but D. because

17.A. cries B. jumps C. jokes D. smiles

18.A. school B. childhood C. youth D. adulthood

19.A. office B. cinema C. store D. library

20.A. connect B. relate C. pass D. move

There are two main reasons for people leaving their homes: poverty and less affordable houses due to bad economic conditions. Other reasons include: domestic violence, divorce, and mental illness. Living without a home makes people main targets of violence activities and besides, these homeless people have to face the following difficulties on a daily basis.

1.Homeless people suffer from all the following except __________.

A．violent activities B．disease attack C．moving a lot D．heavy work

2.The homeless are usually treated as __________.

A．having mental problems B．a danger to society

C．physically disabled people D．being too lazy to do anything

3.Which of the following are mentioned to help solve the problem of the homeless?

① the government ② homeless people ③ charity organizations ④ the ordinary citizens

A．①②③ B．①③④ C．①②④ D．②③④

4.What can we learn from the passage?

A．Most homeless people died of hunger and cold.

B．The homeless should work hard to change their own situation.

C．The homeless problem is a serious problem that need solving effectively.

D．The homeless people have nothing to take when they move about.

Until the 1980s, the American homeless population comprised mainly older males. Today, homelessness strikes much younger part of society. In fact, a 25-city survey by the U. S. Conference of Mayors in 1987 found that families with children make up the fastest growing part of the homeless population. Many homeless children gather in inner cities; this transient and frequently frightened student population creates additional problems — both legal and educational — for already overburdened urban school administrators and teachers.

Estimates of the number of homeless Americans range from 350,000 to three million. Likewise, estimates of the number of homeless school children vary radically. A U.S. Department of Education report, based on state estimates, states that there are 220,000 homeless school-age children, about a third of whom do not attend school on a regular basis, But the National Coalition for the Homeless estimates that there are at least two times as many homeless children, and that less than half of them attend school regularly.

One part of the homeless population that is particularly difficult to count consists of the “throwaway” youths who have been cast of their homes. The Elementary School Center in New York City estimates that there are 1.5 million of them, many of whom are not counted as children because they do not stay in family shelters and tend to live by themselves on the streets.

Federal law, the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, includes a section that addresses the educational needs of homeless children. The educational provisions of the McKinney Act are based on the belief that all homeless children have the right to a free, appropriate education.

1.It is implied in the first paragraph that ____.

A. there is a serious shortage of academic facilities.

B. homeless children are denied the opportunity of receiving free education.

C. the writer himself is homeless, even in his eighties.

D. many older homeless residents are going on strike in 25 cities.

2.The National Coalition for the homeless believes that the number of homeless children is _____.

A. 440,000 B. 110,000 C. 350,000　D. 1,500,000

3.One part of the homeless population is difficult to estimate. The reason might well be ____.

A. the homeless children usually stay outside school.

B. some homeless children are deserted by their families.

C. the homeless children are too young to be counted as children.

D. the homeless population is growing rapidly.

4.The McKinney Act is mentioned in this passage in order to show that ___.

A. the address of grade-school children should be located.

B. all homeless people are entitled to free education.

C. the educational problems of homeless children are being recognized.

D. the estimates on homeless children are hard to determine.

5.The passage mainly deals with ____.

A. the social status of older males.

B. estimates on the homeless population.

C. the legal problems of the homeless children.

　　D. the educational problems of homeless children.

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A, B, C, D, E(AB), F(AC), G(AD), H(BC), I(BD), J(CD)

A. assisting B. essential C. gain

D. individuals E. gradually F. struggle

G. connect H. numerous I. threats J. enhance

The recent bush fire showed yet again how well the citizens work together in the face of community ___1____. Yet sadly, when it comes to fighting less noticeable community problems, it can be a ___2_____ to pull together in the same way.

Community problems, such as unemployment, homelessness, depressions and social isolation, are caused by a wide range of factors and take a long time to fix. In the past, it’s often been up to ___3____ rather than communities to solve these problems. But this is ___4____ changing.

Communities are now being called on to get involved in “community building” activities which aim to __5____ people and their existing communities through an increased involvement in social activities, as well as getting unemployed people back to work or starting their own business.

The government offices have __6____ projects operating across the country, which are helping people to rebuild their lives and communities.

At the heart of strong communities are strong families, so much such work is focused on ___7____ children, young people and their families. However, they still have an enormous commitment to help people who are homeless. They also work hard to place people into jobs, helping them ___8____ the training, skills and self-confidence they need to find work or start their own small business.

Working in partnership with other organizations, the government offices provided a wide range of ___9____ service and long-term programs, which are achieving impressive results around the whole country.

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