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【题目】 Many people don’t have a home because of an illness or because they lost their jobs. They have bad health and can’t start working, and because of that, they can’t pay for a doctor, so it’s a never-ending circle. Homeless people don’t have anywhere to go, so they have to sleep on the streets, covering themselves with newspapers and looking through the rubbish cans to find some food or warmer clothes.

Seeing these horrible living conditions, the Australian charity Beddown decided to help these people in need. They came up with an amazing idea to make shelters in places that are vacant at night-like parking lots! The organization asked one of the largest car park-opera tors, Secure Parking, and they agreed upon it.

“It was great to start with a group of our volunteers to help us and set up some beds. Although as expected we had a few challenges to overcome, it was good to start bringing Bed down to life. Beddown will provide an immediate response for those who can not sleep well to access safe, find shelter-and access to a real bed and a great night’s sleep. We will work with our other partners to provide long-term solutions to providing our guests with accommoda-tion, education and employment opportunities.” The founders of Beddown said in one of their Instagram posts.

The charity also provided other services to the guests, like doctors, nurses, dentists, hairdressers. They gave them new clothing, a place to clean themselves and helped provide social services. “After spending the week here, having a good sleep at night, it reminded me of life and I want to begin my life again,” one homeless man said.

【1】What can we learn about the homeless in Australia？

A.They live a hard life.B.They lost their families.

C.They don’t want to work.D.They like to live on the street.

【2】What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 2 refer to？

A.Making beds for the homeless.B.Using the parking lot to get money.

C.Using the parking lot to help the homeless.D.Inviting the car park operators to organize the activity.

【3】What did the founders of Beddown say about setting up beds for the homeless？

A.It is only a part of their help.B.It helps the volunteers greatly.

C.It makes the Beddown get more reputation.D.It gives the homeless a chance to return to real life.

【4】What can be the best title for the text？

A.The Homeless Get Good Diet Now.

B.Beddown Shelters the Homeless in Car Parks.

C.Beddown Helps the Homeless Find Jobs in Car Parks.

D.Australian Charity Beddown and the Homeless in Australian.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】A

【4】B

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了澳大利亚的无家可归者生活艰苦，一个慈善团体Beddown利用晚上空闲的停车场，为流浪者提供休息的地方。且为无家可归的人设立床位只是他们帮助的一部分，该慈善机构还为客人提供其他服务，如医生、护士、牙医和理发师。他们给他们新衣服，一个可以自己清洁的地方，并帮助提供社会服务。

【1】

细节理解题。根据第一段中They have bad health and can’t start working, and because of that, they can’t pay for a doctor, so it’s a never-ending circle. Homeless people don’t have anywhere to go, so they have to sleep on the streets, covering themselves with newspapers and looking through the rubbish cans to find some food or warmer clothes.可知他们的健康状况不好，不能工作，正因为如此，他们付不起钱就医，所以这是一个永无止境的循环。无家可归的人没有地方可去，所以他们不得不睡在街上，用报纸盖住自己，在垃圾桶里翻找食物或暖和的衣服。由此可知，澳大利亚的无家可归者过着艰苦的生活。故选A。

【2】

词义猜测题。根据第二段中Seeing these horrible living conditions, the Australian charity Beddown decided to help these people in need. They came up with an amazing idea to make shelters in places that are vacant at night-like parking lots!可知看到这些可怕的生活条件，澳大利亚慈善机构Beddown决定帮助这些需要帮助的人。他们想出了一个绝妙的主意，可以在晚上空着的地方搭建庇护所，比如停车场！由此可知，这些停车场的管理人员同意提供晚上空闲的停车场给那些流浪者休息。故it指代“利用停车场帮助无家可归的人”。故选C。

【3】

推理判断题。根据第三段中Although as expected we had a few challenges to overcome, it was good to start bringing Bed down to life. We will work with our other partners to provide long-term solutions to providing our guests with accommodation, education and employment opportunities.可知，把床送给需要的人仅仅是一个开始。我们还将与其他合作伙伴合作，为客人提供住宿、教育和就业机会等长期解决方案。由此可推知，Beddown的创始人说为无家可归的人设立床位只是他们帮助的一部分。故选A。

【4】

主旨大意题。根据第二段中Seeing these horrible living conditions, the Australian charity Beddown decided to help these people in need. They came up with an amazing idea to make shelters in places that are vacant at night-like parking lots!可知看到这些可怕的生活条件，澳大利亚慈善机构Beddown决定帮助这些需要帮助的人。他们想出了一个绝妙的主意，可以在晚上空着的地方搭建庇护所，比如停车场！结合文章主要说明了澳大利亚的无家可归者生活艰苦，一个慈善团体Beddown利用晚上空闲的停车场，为流浪者提供休息的地方。且为无家可归的人设立床位只是他们帮助的一部分，该慈善机构还为客人提供其他服务，如医生、护士、牙医和理发师。他们给他们新衣服，一个可以自己清洁的地方，并帮助提供社会服务。故B选项“在停车场为无家可归的人提供床铺”最符合文章标题。故选B。