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Never go into a supermarket hungry! This is a good piece of advice. If you go shopping for food before lunchtime, you’ll probably buy more than you plan to. Unfortunately, however, just this advice isn’t enough for consumers (消费者) these days. Modern shoppers need an education in how and how not to buy things at the store. First, you check the weekly newspaper ads. Find out the items that are on sale and decide if you really need these things. In other words, don’t buy anything just because it’s cheaper than usual! “New and Improved!” or “All Natural” on the front of a package influence you. Instead, read the list of ingredients (配方) on the back. Third, compare prices: that is, you should examine the prices of both different brands and different sizes of the same brand.
Another suggestion for consumers is to buy ordinary items instead of famous brands. Ordinary items in supermarkets come in plain packages (普通包装). These products are cheaper because producers don’t spend much money on packing or advertising. The quality, however, is usually as good as the quality of well-known name brands. In the same way, in buying clothes, you can often find high quality and low prices in brands that are not famous. Shopping in discount clothing stores can help you save a lot of money. Although these stores aren’t very attractive, and they usually do not have individual dressing rooms, not only are the prices low, but you can often find the same famous brands that you find in high-priced department stores.www.zxxk.com
Wise consumers read magazine ads and watch TV commercials, but they do this with one advantage: knowledge of the psychology (心理) behind the ads. In other words, well-informed consumers watch for information and check for misinformation. They ask themselves questions: Is the advertiser hiding something in small print at the bottom (底部) of the page? Is there any real information in the commercial, or is the advertiser simply showing an attractive image? With the answers to these questions, consumers can make a wise choice

  1. 1.

    All the following statements are true about the phrase “ordinary items” in Paragraph 2 except ________

    1. A.
      ordinary products are usually cheaper than famous brands
    2. B.
      producers spend less money on packaging of ordinary items
    3. C.
      ordinary items never say “New and Improved” or “All Natural”
    4. D.
      the quality of ordinary items is usually as good as that of famous brands
  2. 2.

    What does the writer think about ads?

    1. A.
      They are believable
    2. B.
      They are attractive
    3. C.
      They are helpful to consumers
    4. D.
      They are full of misinformation
  3. 3.

    One of the author’s suggestions to consumers is ________

    1. A.
      to make use of ads
    2. B.
      to buy only ordinary items instead of famous brands
    3. C.
      to buy high quality items such as famous brands after lunch
    4. D.
      not to buy items with words like “New and Improved” or “All Natural”
  4. 4.

    The author implies(暗示) that _________

    1. A.
      ads sometimes don’t tell the truth
    2. B.
      discount clothing stores are good places to go to
    3. C.
      going into the supermarket hungry, you may buy less than you plan to
    4. D.
      the quality of ordinary items is usually higher and the prices are relatively lower

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When I was growing up, 16 was always a magical age, a symbol of maturity, responsibility and of course more independence and freedom.  I sat through the hours of Driver’s Ed classes eager to get out on the road. I couldn’t wait to get my driver’s license.
But it’s a different story for today’s teens. In January, the U.S. Department Transportation released 2012 data that showed only 30.7 percent of U.S. teens got their license at age 16, Twenty years before, that number was almost 45 percent.
There are numbers of reasons for the fall – off. The growing responsibilities like paying for insurance and high gas prices discourage teens from getting behind the wheel. Plus, many teens today are so busy with homework, endless hours of activities and part-time jobs, that finding the time for Driver’s Ed classes may be more difficult that ever.
In addition, many states have raised the driving age, or restricted when teens can drive and who they can have in the car. Parents may also be making their own personal restrictions until they feel their teens are responsible enough to drive safely.
Driving is part of the American culture, but it’s not the central focus like it was 25 years ago. They have so many other things to do now. One of the more interesting factors delaying teens driving might be the change of their social life. Today, teens need to look no further than Face book or other social networking sites to connect with their friends. There is simply less need, maybe less desire, to be able to grab the keys and go.
Michelle Wei got her license as a senior in high school because her digital social life made it easy not to drive. “If I couldn’t get a ride to see my friend who lives a town over,” the 19-year-old said, “I could talk on IM or Skype.”
Research has shown that these online relationships can lead to higher quality friendships, so it isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, it’s important to find a balance. If old face-to-face friendships are good, why not drive to find them?

  1. 1.

    We can infer from the first paragraph that _______

    1. A.
      Driver’s Ed classes allowed teens to know what maturity was
    2. B.
      getting a driving license at 16 was a must for American teens
    3. C.
      16 was considered an age when one could get his driver’s license
    4. D.
      teens could drive on the road without taking Driver’s Ed classes
  2. 2.

    What does the passage mainly talk about?

    1. A.
      Desire to drive on the road declines among American teens
    2. B.
      Getting a license costs much more than ever before
    3. C.
      Social networking sites are changing the life of American teens
    4. D.
      American teens are becoming more responsible than ever
  3. 3.

    Michelle’s Wei’s example is used to explain ________

    1. A.
      why American teens are crazy about digital social life
    2. B.
      what social networking websites are bringing to American teens
    3. C.
      to what degree the Internet is affecting the American car culture
    4. D.
      what the Internet does to help teens to get a driving license
  4. 4.

    The last paragraph is reminding the readers that _______

    1. A.
      the Internet has a bad effect on the teen’s social life
    2. B.
      teens should keep a balance in choosing their lifestyle
    3. C.
      actual contacts can be replaced by talking on line
    4. D.
      face-to-face friendship is always the best choice

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There are many famous museums throughout the world where people can enjoy art. Washington, D.C. has the National Gallery of Art; Paris has the Luvre; London, the British Museum. Florida International University (FIU) in   Miami also shows art for people to see. And it does so without building, or even a wall for its drawing and paintings. FIU has opened what it says is the first computer art museum in the United States. You don’t have to visit the University to see the art. You just need a computer linked to a telephone. You can call the telephone number of a university computer and connect your own computer to it. All of the art is stored in the school computer. It is computer art, produced electronically by artists on their own computers. In only a few minutes, your computer can receive and copy all the pictures and drawings. Robert Shostak is direction of the new computer museum. He says he starts the museum because computer artists had no place to show their works.
A computer artist can only record his pictures electronically and send the records to others to see on their computers. He can also put his pictures on paper. But to print good pictures on paper, the computer artist needs an expensive laser printer (激光印刷) . Robert Shostak says the electronic(电子的) museum is mostly for art or computer students at school and universities. Many of the pictures in the museum are made by students. Mr Shostake said the FIU museum will take computer art more fun for computer artists because more people can see it. He says artists enjoy their work much more if they have an audience. And the great number of home computers in America could mean a huge audience for the electronic museum

  1. 1.

    The main purpose of this text is to give information about_______

    1. A.
      museums throughout the world
    2. B.
      an electronic art museum in Miami, U.S.A
    3. C.
      art exhibitions(展览会) in Florida International University
    4. D.
      latest development of computer art
  2. 2.

    To see the art in FIU museum, you need______

    1. A.
      floppy discs(软盘)
    2. B.
      a computer and a printer
    3. C.
      pictures and drawings on paper
    4. D.
      a computer connect to the museum by telephone line
  3. 3.

    The museum was started when______

    1. A.
      Robert Shostak wanted to do something for computer scientists
    2. B.
      Robert Shostak wanted to help computer artists
    3. C.
      art students needed a place to show their works
    4. D.
      computer scientists wanted to do something about art
  4. 4.

    The words “an audience” in the last paragraph refer to ________

    1. A.
      art students
    2. B.
      computer owners
    3. C.
      exhibits in the museum
    4. D.
      those who will enjoy art

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School is over and it’s time for the family   to get your children moving and have fun. Choose a suitable one from the   following family activities.
Gymnastics
Gymnastics helps to improve flexibility,   strength, and teaches self-discipline. Although Olympic-level gymnastics take   years of practice to master, more simple moves are easy to learn in a day and   can be practiced at home.
Suitable for: 4+
Cost: ?6 an hour
Contact: British Gymnastics; 084 512 97129;   www.british-gymnastics.org
Surfing
What is required to learn the art of   surfing is to combine balance, coordination and patience, which means that it’s   not easy to learning that, but the excitement of jumping to your feet on the   board for the first time and riding a wave into the shore is an excellent   experience.
Suitable for: 8+
Cost: ?30 an hour
Contact: www.nationalsurfingcentre.com, 016   378 50737
Sailing
Sailing is beneficial for developing   confidence and provides a pure mental and physical challenge from the   beginning. It can be done alone, and picking up the basics is not difficult.
Suitable for: 8+
Cost: Free
Contact: Royal Yachting Association; 084   534 50400; www.rya.org.uk
Diving
This is a great way to make swimming even   more fun. High board diving needs muscle control. Lessons begin at the   poolside, where you will learn some basic skills before moving on to the   boards, Try a saltwater pool, on warmer days, and enjoy the fresh air, high   boards and water games.
Suitable for: 13+
Cost: The first lesson, which lasts one   hour, is usually free if you decide to carry on. ?10/?20 an hour.
Contact: Find your local swimming pool at   www. britishswimming.org; 015 096 18700

  1. 1.

    If you have a child of seven, you would like to choose ______ for him/her

    1. A.
      Diving
    2. B.
      Sailing
    3. C.
      Surfing
    4. D.
      Gymnastics
  2. 2.

    Taking a 10-hour course in diving needs at least       

    1. A.
      £200
    2. B.
      £100
    3. C.
      £90
    4. D.
      £30
  3. 3.

    In order to build up your children’s confidence, you can call        

    1. A.
      015 096 18700
    2. B.
      084 534 50400
    3. C.
      016 378 50737
    4. D.
      084 512 97129
  4. 4.

    According to the passage, we know that       

    1. A.
      it is very difficult to learn basic sailing skills
    2. B.
      it is impossible to practice gymnastics at home
    3. C.
      self-discipline is needed to do high board diving
    4. D.
      surfing needs qualities of patience and balance

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Below is a web page from Google.
Olympic—Modern Olympic Games
The completer results archive of summer and winter Olympic games, with winners lists, statistics, national anthems and flags of all contries since 1896.
www. olympic. it/english/home-16k
Environment
Beijing steel plants to run at the lowest level of cost during 2008 Olympics [2007-03-11] Beijing able to treat 90 pct of waste water [2007-02-05] ·Air quality in Beijing has improved over the past six years [2007-02-01]·Green Olympics dream coming true …
en. Beijing2008.com/80/67/column211716780.shtml-52k
Beijing announces planned roule of Olympic torch relay
Beijing announced the 2008 Olympic Games torch relay route and set off the Olympic Games torch on Thursday. … Green Olympics is one of the three concepts of the Beijing Games. …
english.china.com/zh_cn/news/sports/110592227/14069663.html-26k
Environmental Symbol of Beijing Olympics —‘Green Olympics’
Environmental Symbol of Beijing Olympics —‘Green Olympics’, officially announced on Saturday, 24 September 2005. The symbol, created using a calligraphic art form, is composed of human and tree-like shapes, …
my.opera.com/green_head/blog/show.dml/92155-18k
Green Olympics Forum In Beijing 2004
On behalf of BOCOC, Wang Wei, executive vice president of BOCOC, gave a presentation about Green Olympics, introduced the environment protection work of BMC and BOCOC, and answered several questions such as protection of cultural relics …
en.beijing2008.com/84/91/article211929184.shtml-36k
Olympic Games Quizzes and Olmpic Games Trivia
Who was the founder of the Modern Olympics? In which cities were the modern Olympic Games due to be held/ scheduled during the ‘war years’, i.e., 1916, 1940, and 1944? … In which three years of the Modern Olympic Games were … More questions …
www.funtrivia.com/quizzes/sports/ olympic_games.html-12k
OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT
… aimed at young researchers engaged in scholarly research on the Olympic Movement, its history and values, and the impact of the …[ Full story] SPORT ACCORD[2005-01-23]…
www.olympic.org/
Ancient Olympic Heritage and Modern Olympic Games in Athens 2004
As put forward in the various official texts, the Olympic symbols of ancient Olympia, the Olympic flame and the Marathon race are bridges between the ancient and the modern Olympic Games, …
www.c2008.org/rendanews/knowledge_detail.asp?id=911-106k

  1. 1.

    When was the environmental symbol of Beijing Olympics made public?

    1. A.
      On January 23, 2005
    2. B.
      On September 24, 2005
    3. C.
      On February 5, 2007
    4. D.
      On March 11, 2007
  2. 2.

    Which of the following websites is designed for young researchers interested in the Olympics?

    1. A.
      Environment 
    2. B.
      Green Olympics Forum In Beijing 2004
    3. C.
      Olympic Games Quizzes and Olmpic Games Trivia
    4. D.
      OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE OLYMPIC MOVEMENT
  3. 3.

    Which website provides a complete list of the winners in the Olympic Games?

    1. A.
      Olympic—Modern Olympic Games
    2. B.
      Green Olympics Forum In Beijing 2004
    3. C.
      Environmental Symbol of Beijing Olympics —‘Green Olympics’
    4. D.
      Ancient Olympic Hertiage and Modern Olympic Games in Athens 2004
  4. 4.

    What do we learn from the above web page?

    1. A.
      Beijing has made efforts to improve its air quality
    2. B.
      The Olympic torch relay route has not been planned
    3. C.
      The Olympic flag will be on display in Athens
    4. D.
      A quiz on the Olympics will be held in Beijing

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The crisis(危机) at Japan’s Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear(核) energy center caused by the terrible earthquake has raised questions about the future of the nuclear energy industry. Arjun Makhijani is president of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research in the United States. He says the disaster(灾难)in Japan is historic.
This week, the chairman of America’s nuclear agency said there is little chance that harmful radiation(辐射) from Japan could reach the United States. Gregory also said America has a strong program in place to deal with earthquake threats. No new nuclear power centers have been built in the United States since nineteen seventy-nine. That was when America’s worst nuclear accident happened at the Three Mile Island center in Pennsylvania. The accident began to turn public opinion against nuclear energy. At present, about twenty percent of electricity in the United States comes from nuclear energy.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Germany would close seven nuclear power centers while energy policy is reconsidered. The European Union is planning to test all centers in its twenty-seven member nations.
Developing nations are less willing to slow nuclear expansion. China said it will continue with plans to build about twenty-five new nuclear reactors(反应堆). And India, under a cooperation agreement with the United States, plans to spend billions on new centers in the coming years.
Nuclear reactors supply fourteen percent of global electricity. Nuclear energy is a clean resource, producing no carbon gases. But radioactive waste is a serious unresolved issue. So is the presence of nuclear power centers in earthquake areas like the one near Bushehr, Iran.
The best title of the text is         .
A. Various Opinions on Japan’s Nuclear Disaster        
B. Japan’s Disaster is Likely to Run out of Control      
C. America Feels Great Concern for Japan’s Nuclear Crisis
D. Japan’s Disaster Throws Doubt on Nuclear Energy Industry

  1. 1.

    We can learn from the text that America         

    1. A.
      experienced a terrible nuclear accident 32 years ago
    2. B.
      has a strong program to deal with radiation danger
    3. C.
      depends heavily on nuclear energy to produce electricity
    4. D.
      will check all the reactors before cooperating with India
  2. 2.

    According to the text, which country will be most likely to have a similar disaster?

    1. A.
      German
    2. B.
      Iran
    3. C.
      India
    4. D.
      China
  3. 3.

    How does the author seem to feel about the future of nuclear energy?

    1. A.
      Satisfied
    2. B.
      Pleased
    3. C.
      Wordless
    4. D.
      Surprised
  4. 4.

    The best title of the text is         

    1. A.
      Various Opinions on Japan’s Nuclear Disaster
    2. B.
      Japan’s Disaster is Likely to Run out of Control
    3. C.
      America Feels Great Concern for Japan’s Nuclear Crisis
    4. D.
      Japan’s Disaster Throws Doubt on Nuclear Energy Industry

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Wal-Mart is not just the world's largest retailer (零售商). It's the world's largest company, which sells in three months what number-two retailer Home Depot sells in a year.
Wal-Mart exercises its power for just one purpose: to bring the lowest possible prices to its customers. At Wal-Mart, that goal is never reached. The retailer has a clear policy for suppliers: On basic products that don't change, the price Wal-Mart will pay, and will charge shoppers, must drop year after year. But what almost no one outside the world of Wal-Mart and none of its 21,000 suppliers know is the high cost of those low prices. To survive in the face of its pricing demands, makers of everything from bikes to jeans have had to close US plants in favor of obtaining products from abroad.
Indeed, the real story of Wal-Mart, the story that never gets told, is the story of the pressure the biggest retailer constantly applies to its suppliers in the name of bringing us "every day low prices".
The giant retailer' s low prices often come with a high cost. Wal-Mart' s pressure can crush the companies it does business with and force them to send jobs overseas. Are we shopping our way straight to the unemployment line? Of course, US companies have been moving jobs offshore for decades, long before Wal-Mart was a retailing power. But there is no question that the chain is helping accelerate the loss of American jobs to low-wage countries such as Thailand.
People ask, "How can it be bad for things to come into the US cheaply?" Sure, it's great to have bargains. But you can' t buy anything if you' re not employed.
There is no question that Wal-Mart's drive to squeeze out cost has benefited consumers. By now, it is accepted wisdom that Wal-Mart makes the companies it does business with more efficient and focused. Wal-Mart itself is known for continuous improvement in its ability to handle, move, and track goods. It is legendary (传奇) for forcing its suppliers to redesign everything from their packaging to their computer systems. It is also legendary for quite straightforwardly telling them what it will pay for their goods

  1. 1.

    How do suppliers meet the requirements of Wal-Mart?

    1. A.
      To sell even more goods in three months
    2. B.
      To cut down the employment rate sharply
    3. C.
      To charge shoppers at a much higher price
    4. D.
      To run the business in a well-organized way
  2. 2.

    Wal-Mart's low price policy results in ____

    1. A.
      more high-paying jobs
    2. B.
      better designed packages
    3. C.
      bigger profit of its partners
    4. D.
      more jobless American workers
  3. 3.

    What can we infer from the passage?

    1. A.
      Still more quality goods will be provided
    2. B.
      The food you get at Wal-Mart costs least
    3. C.
      The value of Mal-Mart is over assessed
    4. D.
      Wal-Mart is a very demanding company
  4. 4.

    What's the best title for the passage?

    1. A.
      The Fortune Wal-Mart Makes
    2. B.
      The Wal-Mart you don't Know
    3. C.
      The Biggest Retailer—Wal-Mart
    4. D.
      The Money Saving Tip in Wal-Mart

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People go fishing for many reasons, for one they like the sport of it, reeling in (搜卷轴拉近鱼钩) the big catch after a long day of work or just having a few drinks on the water with some friends and letting all the stress just go. Whatever the reasons may be, it is absolutely therapeutic.
People in the south sometimes do a strange type of fishing where they reach their arm inside a hole in the bank and pull out cat fish the size of a boat. There is one form called jug fishing where you get a milk jug or water jug and tie a heavy fishing line with a big hook, put on a small brim(容器的口)and throw it in the water. The next morning you get up and see what’s on the hook. There is fly fishing which is with a lighter string and top water jigs(滚钩)such as bugs that lay on the top of the water until the trout(鳟鱼)comes and takes it. It takes longer to reel them in because the line is so light and the fish are heavy.
Ice fishing is a dangerous kind of fishing in the north. You cut a hole in the ice, drop in your bait(诱饵)and wait for a fish to bite. You have to be careful that the fish doesn’t pull your line into the side of the ice and snap it. That is one problem with ice fishing but the fish are usually bigger and worth the trouble.
Going out on the lake with a couple of friends or alone with a couple of drinks and a fishing pole can be the most stress releasing thing you can do sometimes. Just to feel the waves rocking the boat and a good conversation is all the therapy you will need sometimes. Catching a fish is always a great bonus(奖励)

  1. 1.

    The underlined word “therapeutic” may be replaced by ________

    1. A.
      beneficial
    2. B.
      caring
    3. C.
      curable
    4. D.
      healthy
  2. 2.

    What is the second paragraph mainly about?

    1. A.
      Some characters about fishing
    2. B.
      Some different fishing in the south
    3. C.
      Three common fishing in America
    4. D.
      People’s creative fishing in the north
  3. 3.

    How many ways of fishing have been introduced in the passage?

    1. A.
      Two
    2. B.
      Three
    3. C.
      Four
    4. D.
      Five
  4. 4.

    What problem should people pay attention to when going ice fishing?

    1. A.
      Dropping in the bait several times
    2. B.
      Waiting for the fish more patiently
    3. C.
      Cutting a big enough hole on the ice
    4. D.
      Taking care of the lines of their poles
  5. 5.

    Fishing is becoming more and more popular mainly because _______

    1. A.
      it is a good way to harvest much fish from the rivers
    2. B.
      it can help people have a good time with their friends
    3. C.
      it can help people relax themselves to the fullest
    4. D.
      it is a good way to exercise the strength of their arms

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Being less than perfectly well-dressed in a business setting can result in a feeling of great discomfort that may well require treatment to eliminate (remove). And the sad truth is that “clothing mismatches” on the job can ruin the day of the person who is wearing the inappropriate attire(着装)—and the people with whom he or she comes in contact.
Offices vary when it comes to dress codes. Some businesses have very high standards for their employees and set strict guidelines for office attire, while others maintain a more relaxed attitude. However, it is always important to remember that no matter what your company’s attitude is regarding what you wear, you are working in a business environment and you should dress properly. Certain items may be more appropriate for evening wear than for a business meeting, just as shorts and a T-shirt are better suited for the beach than for an office environment. Your attire should reflect both your environment and your position. A senior vice president has a different image to maintain than that of a secretary or sales assistant. Like it or not, you will be judged by your personal appearance.
This is never more apparent than on “dress-down days”, when what you wear can say more about you than any business suit ever could. In fact, people will pay more attention to what you wear on dress-down days than on “business professional” days. Thus, when dressing in “business casual” clothes, try to put some good taste into your wardrobe choices, and recognize that the “real” definition of business casual is to dress just one notch(等级) down from what you would normally wear of business-professional attire days.                                                              
Remember, there are borders between your career and our social life. You should dress one way for play and another way when you mean business. Always ask yourself where you are going and how other people will be dressed when you get there. Is the final destination the opera, the beach, or the office? Dress properly and you will discover the truth in the principle that clothes make the man—and the woman. Unless you are sure what to wear, it pays to dress slightly traditionally than the situation demands

  1. 1.

    What is the passage mainly about?

    1. A.
      How to dress properly in a business setting
    2. B.
      The relationship between career and social life
    3. C.
      The differences between professional and casual dress
    4. D.
      Dressing codes vary in different situations
  2. 2.

    Which of the following statements is true?

    1. A.
      Every company has strict rules regarding office dress
    2. B.
      You can wear whatever you like if your company doesn’t have high standards for it
    3. C.
      You should dress according to the business setting even when there are no fixed rules
    4. D.
      In companies with relaxed rules on office dress, you can’t spot a manager among others
  3. 3.

    Which statement best describes “dress-down days”?

    1. A.
      On dress-down days, you can wear whatever you like
    2. B.
      People’s clothes on dress-down days don’t receive much attention
    3. C.
      We can’t judge a person’s taste by his clothes on dress-down days
    4. D.
      People are usually more careful about what they wear on dress-down days
  4. 4.

    Which of the following is NOT the rule offered in the passage regarding business dress?

    1. A.
      Remember to ask others for advice when you don’t know what to dress
    2. B.
      Think about how other guests will wear if you are invited to a dinner
    3. C.
      For a business meeting and a concert, you should dress differently
    4. D.
      Dress a bit traditionally if you are not sure what to wear

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Why do I volunteer with Big brothers / Big sisters of America? I have many reasons. Perhaps the biggest reason is that people once volunteered to help me.
Years ago, I was on the other side of the table. I was lonely and I felt lost. It’s a little embarrassing to talk about it now, but whatever the right direction in life was, I was going the opposite way. More than once, I found myself on the wrong path. If someone hadn’t stepped in when he did, I probably wouldn’t even be here now. I’d rather be in a prison or somewhere a lot smaller and deeper.
I’ve seen the work that big brothers / sisters have been doing all over the country and I’m pleased to be part of it. I’ve never done anything that made me prouder than my volunteer work. Big brothers and sisters helped me get over sadness and depression as soon as possible. Then, if I can help anyone like they helped me, I am willing to serve for as long as they will have me serve them. There are no words to describe the joy I get from helping somebody turn their life around. Every time I think that that’s me now, I’m proud and happy.
Volunteering is how I want to leave my mark on the world. I recommend volunteering work to everybody, especially to somebody who isn’t sure where they are going in life. Helping someone find their path is often the best way to find yours. Be a volunteer, and you will find your purpose in life

  1. 1.

    What’s the main reason why the writer volunteers?

    1. A.
      He has a lot of free time
    2. B.
      He is lonely and wants to be with others
    3. C.
      He wants others to know he is a good man
    4. D.
      He is grateful for what volunteers once did for him
  2. 2.

    It is implied in Paragraph3 that the writer __________

    1. A.
      is eager to help others
    2. B.
      often feels sad and depressed
    3. C.
      hopes he will be helped at any time
    4. D.
      travels around the country to help others
  3. 3.

    We can infer from the passage that the writer probably __________

    1. A.
      spent some days in prison
    2. B.
      didn’t know his purpose in life
    3. C.
      is dissatisfied with his life
    4. D.
      doesn’t live a meaningful life
  4. 4.

    What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?

    1. A.
      To share his past with us
    2. B.
      to ask for some volunteer work
    3. C.
      To encourage us to enjoy our life
    4. D.
      To call on us to do volunteer work

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