Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power（力量） 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, doing sports or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop self-respect, confidence and life direction.
Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations can be found 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 2008. Emily is a 15-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 about herself other than just depending on schoolmates to measure(测量) her self-worth.
Sarah wanted to get involved(使参与) in a volunteer program. “I googled 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 is 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 and happy girl she is!
【小题1】According to the passage, “vulnerable young people” are probably those who are   _________.

Sports in America

   In many parts of the world, there are four seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. In the USA, there are only three: football, basketball and baseball. If you want to know    1   , just have a look at what people are playing.

   Sports are an important part of American culture. Throughout their school    2   , Americans learn to play many sports. All students take P.E. classes in school. Some try out for the school teams,    3   others join school sports leagues.

   For many people in the USA, sports are not just    4  . They're almost a religion (宗教).    5    sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favorite teams and athletes    6    in person. Other fans watch games at home, glued to their TV sets. The most devoted (投入的) sports fans    7    a game.

1. A. what is season                 B. what season is               C. what season it is

2. A. live                     B. life                        C. lessons

3. A. while                       B. until                       C. when

4. A. for funny                       B. for fun                     C. for interesting

5. A. Thousands of                   B. Thousand of                 C. Thousand

6. A. to play                               B. played                      C. play

7. A. never lose                         B. have never lost               C. never miss

Simon is reading his e-friend’s views on the net. Let’s have a look!

1.Whose topic was read by the most students?

A. Mike’s.     B. Nick’s.        C. Kitty’s.        D. Jim’s.

2.Why does Kitty begin to hate playing the piano?

A. Because she has no time to play it.

B. Because she can’t watch matches.

C. Because she has to play it for a long time every day.

D. Because she can’t keep up with others.

3.Which of the following is NOT true?

A. Mike has training class at weekends.

B. Kitty doesn’t like playing the piano at all.

C. Nick is a fan of the England team.

D. Jim is not pleased with the striker.