Question

Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship. It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable young people (ages 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend.

Volunteer tutors come from all walks of life—married, single, with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement parents or social workers. They are tutors: someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed.

A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park, cooking, playing sport or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive self-respect, confidence and life direction.

Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist throughout the world. It is the largest and most well-known provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years.

Emily and Sarah have been matched since March 2008. Emily is a 10-year-old girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school. "I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me.”

Emily’s mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be of benefit to Emily by "providing different feedback(反馈) about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her self-worth. ”

Sarah wanted to get involved in a volunteer program. "I paid close attention to it and found out how to be a part of it. I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes it’s all work and no play. ”

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been of great benefit and enjoyment to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful, happy and unique girl she is!

1.What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?

A. To offer students public services.

B. To provide partnership and fun for young people.

C. To organize sport activities for young people.

D. To help students improve their grades.

2.A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least .

A.24 hours B. 72 hours C.48 hours D. 36 hours

3.According to Emily’s mother, this program may provide Emily with .

A. a new way to assess herself

B. advice from her teachers

C. a new way to judge her schoolmates

D. more comments from her schoolmates

4.Why did Sarah want to get involved in the program?

A. She used to be a volunteer.

B. She felt a bit bored with her life.

C. She needed a part-time job.

D. She wanted to get a challenging job.

5.According to the passage, ‘vulnerable young people’ underlined in Paragraph1 are probably those who are .

A. popular at school

B. rather weak physically

C. easily hurt emotionally

D. confident in themselves

Answer 1

1.B

2.D

3.A

4.B

5.C

【解析】

试题分析：“兄姊会”的建立是基于其形式的简洁，也基于友谊的伟大力量。这个项目通过将年龄在7到17周岁的脆弱青年和志愿成年导师进行结对为孩子们提供友谊和生活的趣味，这些结对的成年导师既能够成为孩子们的行为楷模，同时也是能为孩子们带来帮助的友人。

1.1】B细节理解题。从首段“It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable young people (ages 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend”中可以直接得出答案。

2.2】D细节理解题。这是一个简单的计算题，从第三段的文字“spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. ”可计算出最少的共处时间：1*3*12=36。

3.3】A细节理解题。第六段中 “providing different feedback (反馈) about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her self-worth”说的很明确，就是要通过不同的反馈，而不是单方面学校同学的看法来进行自我评估。所以，这里是一种新的自我评估的方法.

4.4】B推理判断题。第七段中有原因的描述：because sometimes it is all work and no play。所以稍加推理就能得到答案。

5.5】C词义猜测题。这一题如果考生知道vulnerable的词义则可以直接选出答案；如果不熟悉这个词，从Emily的实例中进行推理也可以：那些需要结对帮助的青少年往往都是在情感和精神上需要得到安慰、鼓励和引导。因此也不难得出C答案。

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