摘要:88.How does Hannah make a change in the world after becoming a gold-medal snowboarder? B Celebrate Earth Day April 22 is Earth Day -- a time of year when special attention is paid to environmental issues. It is an important day to the people of my home state of Oregon. Oregon is filled with thick green forests, and its residents are often actively involved in preserving its natural beauty. I recently had the chance to interview Michael Carrier, Oregon’s National Resource Policy Director, about the significance of Earth Day in our state. “Salmon are very important to Oregon, said Carrier. He explained that Oregon is devoted to maintaining its salmon population, and has issued special license plates with a salmon design. The plates have raised more than $2 million for the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department . According to Carrier, the OPRD invests thousands of dollars every year in numerous projects designed to improve salmon life, such as restoring streams to make them fish-friendly. When I asked about how kids could help the environment, Carrier responded that it is important for us to learn about environmental issues, and to keep up with new developments. He also suggested another way that young people can set to work. “Kids can help by recycling, said Carrier. Oregon will host several activities to celebrate Earth Day this year. The Oregon Gardens is the site for an educational event for environmental activists and community leaders. Many Oregonians will get in on the Earth Day action by volunteering to help clean up part of their communities. For some places, like the Oregon Zoo, Earth Day is every day, with special programs that encourage people to recycle throughout the year. Remember -- you can do your part to help the environment. So this Earth Day, get out of the house, sign up for some earth-friendly activities, and have fun!

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Hannah Teter looks like a typical teenager, not someone you would expect to see in a luxurious (奢华的) hotel. But that’s exactly where she was, transformed from a small town girl with big dreams to a gold-medal snowboarder getting the big-time "star" treatment.

Ever since her incredible performance in the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy, Hannah has been showered with attention. She’s done countless interviews, appearing on shows like Jimmy Kimmel and David Letterman. It’s a long way from Belmont, Vermont, with its population of 421 people.

"I grew up in a tiny town and a small school, I was just this hometown girl," said Hannah, during a break at the World Congress of Sport, a major conference about the business of sports being held in New York City. While her life has definitely changed in the last few weeks, one thing remains the same — her positive attitude. "The funny thing is that I still feel like an ordinary snowboard girl... People ask me, ‘So has your head gotten any bigger?’ but I don’t feel like it’s gotten any bigger. I still feel normal."

What’s the biggest lesson that Hannah has learned through her unbelievable success?"I grew up in Vermont, "Hannah said. "I have that kind of background where life’s about snowboarding, but it’s so much more than that. This is an opportunity to get out there and maybe make a change in the world."

And it looks like she is doing just that. She is starting a sugar brand named "Hannah’s Gold", and the profits(利润) will go to World Vision, an international charity that helps everyone from orphans(孤儿)in Asia to AIDS victims in Africa. "People come up to me and they’re excited about what I’ve done, "Hannah said." And that makes me excited, because I love what I do."

1.Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?

       A.A Snowboarder                                   B.Work for Sports

       C.Hannah’s Gold                                     D.A Successful Life

2.What do you know about Hannah Teter according to the passage?

       A.She is the world’s best competition snowboarder.

       B.She is a modest snowboarder with great success.

       C.People are afraid that her head has gotten much bigger.

       D.The key to her success lies in her snowboarding family.

3.How does Hannah make a change in the world after becoming a champion?

       A.She contributes to World Vision.

       B.She remains positive and modest in life.

       C.She frequently appears on entertainment shows.

       D.She helps children in World Vision orphaned by AIDS.

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