Last summer I was a volunteer at a shelter (避难所)for the homeless, a place for homeless people to sleep at night. I wasn’t working that summer and was  36  only two classes in summer school, so I had some  37 time.

Three nights a week, I  38 in the kitchen of the shelter along with four other volunteers. We planned and  39 for 45 people hot meals  40 vegetables, chicken, fish and fruit. The homeless people  41 this good food because many of them usually didn’t eat well.

I 42 this volunteer work, making  43 with the four volunteers in the kitchen. One was a very nice elderly housewife, one a movie actor, another a young teacher, and the other a college student,  44 me.

I talked to a lot of the homeless people at the shelter. Their life stories  45 me with sympathy (同情). Some of them had  46 with alcohol(酒精) or drugs while others only had bad  47 . One woman worked for almost 30 years for a small company, and  48 she lost her job. She looked for a  49 job, but couldn’t find one, for she was too  50 . She could do nothing but sell her furniture — sofas, chairs, and tables  51 she could pay for her food. The woman  52 on job hunting, but she  53 couldn’t find one. She had no money for her  54 and had to sleep in her car. Then she had to sell her car. Alone, afraid and   55   , she finally came to the shelter.

1.                A.studying        B.planning        C.holding   D.taking

 

2.                A.full            B.free           C.extra D.long

 

3.                A.helped         B.waited          C.appeared D.washed

 

4.                A.ordered        B.bought         C.cooked   D.finished

 

5.                A.with           B.from           C.by   D.in

 

6.                A.demanded      B.needed         C.collected D.requested

 

7.                A.wanted         B.had            C.owned   D.enjoyed

 

8.                A.decisions       B.wishes          C.friends   D.changes

 

9.                A.as             B.like            C.except   D.besides

 

10.               A.full            B.filled           C.caught    D.provided

 

11.               A.habits          B.worries         C.difficulties D.problems

 

12.               A.luck           B.pain           C.experience D.loss

 

13.               A.so             B.again          C.then  D.thus

 

14.               A.good          B.fresh          C.skilled D.new

 

15.               A.old            B.poor           C.sick  D.dull

 

16.               A.if             B.because        C.so that    D.in case

 

17.               A.went          B.moved         C.came D.worked

 

18.               A.also           B.still            C.almost D.even

 

19.               A.block          B.car            C.building   D.flat

 

20.               A.homeless       B.curious         C.shocked   D.mad

 

 

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Friday, September 20th, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

In the hall by the office after school

Cookies: 25 cents each or 5 for $1

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ORDER TOTAL          GROUND          EXPEDITED GROUND

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1.How much money can you save (节省) if you buy 3 brownies?

A.50 cents.          B.1.25 dollars.        C.75 cents.          D.25 cents.

2.Which of the following gives you the most for your money if you buy the baked goods?

A.4 cookies.         B.5 cookies.         C.2 brownies        D.One slice of cake.

3.If you wish to receive an order totaling $90.00 within 3 days, how much would the shipping cost?

A.$10.50.           B.$15.00.           C.$16.50.           D.$26.50.

4.How much should you pay for an order totaling $50 for the expedited ground (快递)?

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In 1933 an unknown American called Clarence Nash went to see the film-maker Walter Disney. He had an unusual voice and he wanted to work in Disney’s cartoon film for children. When Walter Disney heard Nash’s voice, he said, “Stop! That’s our duck!”

The duck was the now-famous Donald Duck, who first appeared in 1934 in the film, The Wise Little Hen. Donald lived in an old houseboat and worn his sailor jacket and hat. Later that year he became a star after an eight minute Mickey Mouse film. The cinema audiences (观众) liked him because he was lazy and greedy, and because he lost his temper very easily. And they loved his voice when he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews. Soon Donald was more popular than Mickey Mouse himself, probably because he wasn’t a goody-goody, like Mickey.

In the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, Donald and his friends Mickey, Goofy and Pluto made hundreds of Disney cartoons. He also made educational film about the place of the USA in the world, and safety in the home. Then in 1966 Donald Duck and his voice disappeared—there were no more new cartoons.

Clarence Nash died in February, 1985. But today’s Children can still see the old cartoons on the television and hear that famous voice.

1.Who made Donald Duck cartoons?

A.Mickey Mouse.     B.Clarence Nash.      C.Walter Disney.      D.Pluto.

2.When did the first Donald Duck film appear?

A.In 1933           B.In 1934           C.In 1966           D.In 1965

3.Who was Clarence Nash?

A.A cartoonist.

B.A writer.

C.A film maker.

D.The man who made the voice for Donald Duck.

4.Where do today’s children see Donald Duck cartoons?

A.In new cartoons.    B.At the cinema.      C.On television.      D.In the theatre.

5.Why did people like Donald better than Mickey Mouse?

A.Probably because he was lazy and greedy.

B.Probably because he wasn’t a goody—goody like Mickey.

C.Probably because he lost his temper very easily.

D.Probably because he became angry with Mickey’s eight nephews.

 

One day when the famous American scientist Edison was on his way home, a young man stopped him and required to have a word with him. Edison accepted his request.

The young man asked, “How can you invent so many things and achieve your fame?”

The scientist said, “It seems that you have been thinking of becoming famous every day.” The young man nodded, “Yes. I have been dreaming of being a person as notable(著名的) as you. Every minute I am thinking of how to become reputable. I don't know when I can achieve my fame (名声,名望).”

Edison told him, “Don’t worry, young man. If you want to be a famous man this way, you will have to wait until you die!”

“Why should I?” the young man was puzzled.

Edison said, “What you dream is actually a high building. You never think of how to build it with bricks(砖块). Thus the building will never come into reality(现实). However, your story can serve as a mirror. People will remember you because of your illness and laziness. They will often speak of your name while they give warnings to their children. Aren’t you a notorious(声名狼藉) person by then?”

1.What happened to Edison when he was on his way home?

A.A beggar stopped him

B.A robber stopped him

C.A man wanted to speak to him

D.A man wanted to have words with him

2.The man asked Edison to tell him ________.

A.how to invent new things                 B.how to become famous

C.how he became a nobleman               D.how to become a scientist

3.After hearing his talk, the young man was puzzled because Edison told him ______.

A.he would die before he was famous

B.he would be famous before he died

C.he would die after he was famous

D.he would never be famous

4.The man didn’t achieve his fame because _______.

A.his wish was too high

B.he was too stupid

C.he didn’t learn from others

D.he was short of hardworking spirit (精神)

5.The story mainly tells us ________.

A.a person needs high spirit

B.one shouldn’t dream of becoming famous

C.only by hard work can one’s wish come into reality

D.one person shouldn’t be idle and lazy

6.The man and Mr. Edison had a talk _______.

A.in the classroom    B.in the street        C.in the lab          D.at home

 

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