I stood there listening to my father shout at the top of his voice. “Which one of you did this?” We all looked at the step. There was child’s handwriting in blue chalk there. Would he guess it was me! I was very nervous when he asked me, so I lied, “Not me, Dad.” My sister and brother denied(否认)it as well. To find out who had written on the step, our father gave us each a piece of paper and a pencil. He said, “I want each of you to write exactly what you see on the step.” I tried my best to write the words in a different way. I didn’t want Dad to find it was me. He collected our pieces of paper and looked at them. “Since none of you will admit(承认)to have done it, then I will punish you all.” I stood there and said nothing.

“I did it.” My sister stepped forward and said she had done it that she hadn’t. She was punished by not going out for a month.

I didn’t tell my dad it was I who did it until many years later. I always felt sorry because of it. I knew that I shouldn’t let anyone take the blame(承担责任)for me.

1.There was child’s handwriting on the step in____________ chalk.

A.red B.blue C.green D.yellow

2.The writer felt ____________when asked who had written on the step.

A.sorry B.glad C.nervous D.angry

3.What did the father ask the three children to do to find out who had written on the step?

A.To write what they saw on the step.

B.To write who had written on the step.

C.To talk with him one by one.

D.To stay at home for a month.

4.____________admitted to have written on the step at last.

A.The writer B.The writer’s sister

C.The writer’s brother D.The writer’s father

5.What's the main idea of the text?

A.No punishing at home. B.Never write on steps.

C.Get along well with dad. D.Learn to take the blame.

Why Volunteer?

Teacher: Thank you, Mary and Mario, for agreeing to speak to Grade 8 students about volunteering! Please tell us how and why you do it.

Mary: To volunteer means to carry out a duty or job without expecting payment.

Mario: In some places, the idea of working without being paid is thought to be a bad use of time, but we don't think so!

Mary: There are many benefits (好处) to gain through volunteering. You can really make a difference in other people's lives, and there is little or no training involved (涉及)!

Mario: When you volunteer to help out a friend, teacher or parent, you are seen as helpful and caring. For example, if you help the teacher clean up the classroom, she will see you as more mature(成熟的) and respectful (有礼貌的).

Mary: Yes, and volunteering for an organization or group that cares for disabled children cheers them up. The same is true for lonely people at an old people's home. So is spending time to fix or repair people's homes.

Mario: By volunteering, you not only gain experience, but also learn a variety of new interests and skills. You will learn to understand the lives of others.

Mary: You can learn to be brave and independent. You can learn how to effectively talk with and make friends with people you don't know.

Mario: Volunteering to help others also gives you strong feelings of satisfaction and joy. It is very rewarding.

Mary: You can call up a volunteer organization today and try it out yourself! Join a group that interests you!

1.Why are Mario and Mary speaking to the Grade 8 students?

A.To sign up the students to be volunteers.

B.They are being paid to speak.

C.So the teacher will like them.

D.To tell them how and why they volunteer.

2.What does "to volunteer" mean?

A.To do work for a friend.

B.To do work with no expectation of payment.

C.Helping out when asked by an adult or teacher.

D.Doing extra work at a job.

3.If you help the teacher clean up the classroom, you will be seen as ______ .

A.knowledgeable B.patient C.polite D.friendly

4.What benefits can students gain from volunteering?

A.They will be good at communicate with others.

B.They can learn a lot of skills and get rich experience.

C.They will have a sense of satisfaction and achieve life value.

D.All of the above.

5.What do Mario and Mary suggest that their audience (听众) of Grade 8 students should do next?

A.Go and help a neighbour.

B.Call up a volunteer organization and join.

C.Stay after school to clean up the classroom.

D.Help disabled children.

6.Which of the following would be considered volunteering?

A.Spending Sunday mornings to give out food to the homeless.

B.Staying after school to study with a friend for a big test.

C.Doing work around the house so your parents will take you to Disney World.

D.Going to school early to get a head start on the day.

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