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Do you know what Oxfam is? Where was it started? How many branches does it have now?

"Oxfam" is the short form for the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief (全国饥荒救济委员会). It is an international organization to help the poor all over the world. It was started in 1942 in England during the Second World War to provide relief to war victims in Europe. When the war was over, Oxfam continued its work, sending materials and money to the poor throughout Europe. Since then, Oxfams have been founded in 12 countries, such as Oxfam America, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam Hong Kong and so on.

Twenty-eight years later, a group of volunteers started Oxfam America. It was first in Washington, DC, then in 1973 Oxfam America moved to Boston. In England, Oxfam organizes many charity activities every year to raise money. It also runs many charity shops. The shops receive things donated by people and sell them to those who need them. The money from the sales will be used to help the homeless and the poor in different parts of the world.

Oxfam Hong Kong is a member of Oxfam International. Every year Oxfam Hong Kong organizes Trailwalker to collect money for the poor in Hong Kong and some other areas in the world.

1.Why was Oxfam first started in England in 1942?

A. Because World War II happened there. B. Because there were too many people.

C. Because Oxfam America moved to Boston. D. Because Oxfam Hong Kong was started.

2.What does the underlined word “founded” mean in Chinese?

A. 找到 B. 成立 C. 赞助 D. 施与

3.When was Oxfam America set up in the USA?

A. In 1941. B. In 1942. C. In 1970. D. In 1973.

4.In England, Oxfam does the following to help the poor except ____.

A. Organizing many charity activities B. Running many charity shops

C. Organizaing Trailwalker once a year D. Helping the poor with the money from the sales

5.The best title of this passage is ____.

A. Oxfam America B. Oxfam Canada C. Oxfam Hong Kong D. Oxfam’s history

1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.D 【解析】本文主要介绍Oxfam，它是全国饥荒救济委员会的简称。它是一个帮助全世界穷人的国际组织。在第二次世界大战期间的1942，成立于英国，为欧洲战争受害者提供救济。战争结束后，乐施会继续工作，向全欧洲的穷人送物资和钱。此后，乐施会在12个国家建立了分支，如美国乐施会，乐施会加拿大、香港乐施会等。在英国，乐施会每年举办许多慈善活...

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