27. time and experience.they didn't make it as they had promised. A.Having lacked B.Lacking C.Lacked D.Being lacked 查看更多

 

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India first, college can wait!

  It was an opportunity 19-year-old Jodi Sagorin felt she couldn't pass up.

  The California student had received an admission letter to New York University, but she wanted to follow a calling to volunteer in India.When she got an offer to do just that, she decided there would be no better time to do it.

  “It matches everything I'm interested in, ” she said.“It's just one of those things; it was meant to be.”

  Last month, Sagorin packed up her belongings and headed over to Uttar Pradesh as an intern(实习生)for Drishtee, an organization that works for the economic and social development for the needy in India.

  During her stay in India-for up to seven months-Sagorin will help with programs involving micro-finance, entrepreneurship(创业), healthcare and women's empowerment.

  Since her younger days, Sagorin had read inspiring stories of change makers throughout the world and decided she wanted to get involved somehow.

  She decided volunteering would be the path she'd take and NYU could wait.She wanted to make a difference even when others said it wouldn't be possible.

  When Sagorin broke the news about deciding to put off college, her parents felt pride, nervousness, fear and excitement.

  “We’re really proud of her of wanting to do this, ” said Mike Sagorin, her father.“We’re a little concerned about a 19-year-old girl going out there by herself and hope she'll be safe.”

  Sagorin and her family researched everything they could about the organization and bought more than a dozen books about the country.

  Before her trip to India, Sagorin raised $3, 500 to pay for her travel and living expenses, along with some to donate to the people she would work with in India.

  She has promised to send various levels of gifts-from a personal postcard to a personalized video touring the Taj Mahal-to those who pledge money towards her trip.(Visit Sagorin's blog at ifyouneverdid.com for more information.)

(1)

Sagorin chose to go to India instead of New York University because ________.

[  ]

A.

she decided that going to university would be a waste of time

B.

she could put off college but only had one chance to volunteer in India

C.

she had long dreamed of going to India to work for the needy there

D.

New York University didn't appeal to her

(2)

Sagorin became volunteer as a result of ________.

[  ]

A.

her determination to change the world

B.

her parents’ encouragement and help

C.

the training she's received at school

D.

being inspired by Drishtee volunteers

(3)

Which statement shows that Sagorin's parents supported her decision?

[  ]

A.

They were a little worried about her safety in India.

B.

They gave money for her travel and living expenses.

C.

They helped her to get more information about India.

D.

They were proud of her for choosing not to go to university.

(4)

The underlined word “pledge” probably means ________.

[  ]

A.

help to collect

B.

decide to return

C.

refuse to donate

D.

promise to give

(5)

What is the main point of the article?

[  ]

A.

To prove helping the needy is a great experience.

B.

To call on teenagers to follow Sagorin's example.

C.

To introduce a volunteer named Sagorin and the decision she made.

D.

To encourage more volunteers to work for Drishtee.

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A letter to Edward,a columnist

Dear Mr.Expert,

  I grew up in an unhappy and abusive(虐待)home.I always promised myself that I’d get out as soon as possible.Now, at age 20, I have a good job and a nice house, and I’m really proud of the independence I've achieved.

  Here’s the problem:several of my friends who still live with their parents wish they had places like mine-so much so that they make mine theirs.

  It started out with a couple of them spending the weekends with me.But now they seem to take it for granted that they can show up any time they like.They bring boyfriends over, talk on the phone and stay out forever.

  I enjoy having my friends here sometimes-it makes the place feel comfortable and warm-but this is my home, not a party house.I was old enough to move out on my own, so why can’t I seem to ask my friends to respect my privacy(隐私)?

Joan

Edward’s reply to Joan

Dear Joan,

  If your family didn’t pay attention to your needs when you were a child, you probably have trouble letting others know your needs now.

  And if you’ve gathered your friends around you to rebuild a happy family atmosphere(气氛), you may fear that saying no will bring back the kind of conflict(冲突)you grew up with-or destroy the nice atmosphere you now enjoy.You need to understand that in true friendship it’s okay to put your own needs first from time to time.

  Be clear about the message you want to send.For example,“I really love your company(陪伴)but I also need some privacy.So please call before you come over.”

Edward

(1)

We can learn from the first letter that Joan ________.

[  ]

A.

lives away from her parents

B.

takes pride in her friends

C.

knows Mr.Expert quite well

D.

hates her parents very much

(2)

We can infer from the first letter that ________.

[  ]

A.

Joan thinks her friends more important than her privacy

B.

Joan’s friends visit her more often than expected

C.

Joan doesn’t like the parties at all

D.

Joan dislikes the boyfriends her friends bring over

(3)

In Mr.Expert’s opinion, the reason why Joan can’t tell her friends her feelings is that ________.

[  ]

A.

she is afraid of hurting her friends

B.

she does not understand true friendship

C.

her family experience stops her from doing so

D.

she does not put her needs first

(4)

The second letter suggests that Mr.Expert ________.

[  ]

A.

is concerned about Joan’s problem

B.

warns Joan not to quarrel with her friends

C.

advises Joan on how to refuse people

D.

encourages Joan to be brave enough

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