初中英语

I have tried to write a ghost story that won't make you unhappy with yourselves,with the seasons,or with me.I hope it haunts your houses pleasantly.

Charles Diclens

One Christmas Eve,old Scrooge and Bob were working busily in his office.It was a cold,foggy day.The fog was so thick that he houses opposite were like ghosts.It was only three o'clock in the afternoon,but it was already quiet dark.

"Merry Christmas,Uncle!God bless you!"cried a happy voice,It was Scrooge's nephew."

"Bah!"said Scrooge."Humbug!(骗人的话)"

"Christmas is a humbug!Surely you don't mean that,Uncle."said his nephew.

"I do,"said Scrooge."Merry Christmas!What reason have you got to be merry?you're poor."

"OK,then,"replied the nephew cheerfully."What reason have you got to be sad?You are rich.Don't be angry,Uncle!!"said his nephew.

"What else can I be?"answered the uncle,"I live in a world of fools!Merry Christmas!What's Christmas time to you?It's a time for paying bills without money.It's a time for finding yourself a year older,but not richer.Everyone who goes around saying‘Merry Christmas'should have his tongue cut out.Yes,he should!"

"Uncle!Please don't say that!"said the nephew."I've always thought of Christmas time as a good time,a kind,and a charitable,happy time,And so,Uncle Christmas has never put any gold or silver in my pocket,but I think it has done me good.And it will do me good.And I say,God bless it!"

Bob,standing in the comer of the room,applauded(鼓掌).He realized his mistake very soon,and went quickly back to his work,but Scrooge hand heard him.

"One more sound from you,Bob Cratchit,"said Scrooge,"and you'll celebrate Christmas by losing your job!"

"Don't be angry with him,Uncle.Come and have dinner with us tomorrow."

"No."said Scrooge.

"I'm sorry you don't want to celebrate Christmas.But I do,So a Merry Christmas,Uncle!"

"Good afternoon!"said Scrooge.

"And a Happy New Year!"said his nephew.

"Good afternoon!"said Scrooge again.

His nephew left the room,He stopped to wish Bob a Merry Christmas,And Bob replied,"A Merry Christmas to you,too."

41.In which season did the story take place?  

A.Spring

B.Summer

C.Autumn

D.Winter

42.What did Scrooge think of Christmas wish?  

A.It was simple

B.It was important

C.It was stupid

D.It was necessary

43.What did Scrooge's nephew mean by saying"Christmas time is a charitable time"?

  

A.Christmas was a time to be generous and kind.

B.Christmas was a time to do some challenging work

C.His uncle should give some money to his family

D.His uncle should give away his money to the poor

44.Which of the following is TRUE about Scrooge and Bob?  

A.Scrooge was Bob's uncle

B.Bob worked for Scrooge

C.Scrooge celebrated Christmas with Bob

D.Bob was Scrooge's visitor

45.What can't we infer(推断) from the story?  

A.Scrooge was working busily in his office before Christmas

B.No rich people wanted to waste their time to celebrate Christmas.

C.Bob believed in Christmas wish as well as Scrooge's nephew

D.Scrooge refused his nephew's invitation to dinner on Christmas day.

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(1)Who plays the leading role in making decisions?  

A. Cat.

B. Marc.

C. Iggy.

D. Barney.

(2)The underlined word "awesome" probably means  

A. awful

B. crazy

C. nervous

D. fantastic

(3)What do we know about the Island Club?  

A. It's a new place for the three friends.

B. It's one of the top clubs of UK.

C. Coffee is always free there.

D. Iggy prefers to eat there.

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How to Start and Keep a Good Conversation Going

How to Start a good conversation

"Hi,my name is Sara.""I'm Frank.Nice to meet you."

Introductions,like the one above,are a great way to begin a good conversation.When you introduce yourself,be confident and comfortable.That will make others comfortable,too.After the introduction,wait a bit.If the other person doesn't ask a question,you ask one.Starting with a question shows interest in the other person.You could ask "What do you do?"or "How do you know our host?"But asking something a little different shows you are clearly different."What did you do last weekend?"and "Have you seen any good movies recently?"are two topics you could ask about.Another good way to start with is "Tell me about yourself."Most people love talking about themselves.

How to keep a good conversation going

As the other person begins to answer your question,look for the same opinion.If you ask about last weekend,the person could talk about a bike ride they took.When the person finishes his opinions,you could mention an experience that you had with biking.You can then move on to discussing other sports the person may be interested in.

When the other person is talking,be interested in them.Listen carefully to their answers.Don't look around the room.That gives the other person the message that you are not really interested in them.

If you are answering the question,don't go on and on.Answer the question and then stop.A good conversation is like a tennis game where the ball goes back and forth.

With some practice,you'll be able to start and keep a conversation going with anyone!

请将答案写在答题卡上

(1)How do you show interest in the other person after the introduction?  

(2)Why is it good to start a conversation with "Tell me about yourself."?  

(3)What can you do when the other person begin to answer your question?  

(4)Why can't you look around the room when the other person is talking?  

(5)What is your good way to keep a good conversation going?(请自拟一句话作答)  

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Everyone needs friends.There is an old saying"Friends are God's way of taking care of us."But how do you find real friendship and keep it?

The American writer Sally Seamans tells young students some smart ways to find friends.Sally says finding friendship is just like planting a tree.You plant the seed and take care of it to make it grow.

First,you should choose a friend.What makes a Good friend?It is not because a person has money or good looks.A good friend should be kind and patient.For example,if you have a bad day,a good friend should listen to your complaints and do his or her best to help.To make a friend,you can not be too shy.You should make each other happy and share your lives.But things cannot always be happy.Even the best have fights.What should you do when you have a fight with your friend?You have to talk to him or her.When there is no one around,have an honest talk.If he or she doesn't want to talk,you could write a letter.

There are three steps to being friends again:

Tell him or her how you are feeling; say what your friend has done wrong,and explain why you did this or that.Remember that friendship is the most important thing in your life.

56.The world"patient"in the first paragraph means   

A.

友好

B.

大方

C.

耐心

D.

热情

57.Sally wants to tell students the ways to   

A.

find friends

B.

plant trees

C.

get happy

D.

keep fit

58.What makes good friends?A good friend should   

A.

be lovely and cool

B.

be kind and patient

C.

c.have lots of money

D.

have good looks

59.According to the text,you can   your friend after a fight.

A.

buy a present for

B.

never say a word to

C.

have dinner with

D.

write a letter to

60.What is the best title of the text?   

A.

Teenagers and friendship

B.

The good friends around you

C.

The trouble of growing up

D.

The care and keeping of friends.

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Each summer,you hear news that some sports players are sent to hospitals because it is too hot.Our bodies can't be outside in the sun for a long time.So in hot summers,be careful about playing sports outside.

Firstly,to play sports safely in hot weather,you must drink water.Sports drinks are great for athletes,but they have so much sugar that they'll dehydrate(使脱水)you more.However,drinking a few bottles of sports drinks will be good for you.

Secondly,be sure to take enough breaks to let your body rest.If your coach doesn't let you take enough breaks in the heat,don't wait until you feel uncomfortable.Just be honest with your coach when you need breaks.

Thirdly,when you have a break,don't sit in the sun.With the sun beating down on you,you'll only heat up and sweat(冒汗)more.Take a seat under a tree,or even better,go indoors for a little while.Cooling yourself down can help you stay active longer.

Fourthly,remember that the earlier in the day you start your exercise,the cooler it will be.If you can start practice before the sun comes up,you have a few good hours to practise in the cool hours of the morning.Also,the earlier you practise,the earlier you can finish the exercise.If you need more practice time,come back to the field later in the evening,when the sun is setting.

Last but not least,you should watch what you eat.Eat food which is high in water,starch(淀粉)and carbonhydrate(糖类),but be sure to get a good balance in your diet.

As long as you pay attention to the above,playing sports safely in the heat isn't a difficult thing.

34.How many pieces of advice are mentioned in the passage?  

A.Three

B.Four

C.Five

D.Six

35.From Paragraph 5 we know  

A.we'd better start our exercise early

B.it is not wise to have practice after sunset

C.we have a long time to practise after sunrise

D.it doesn't matter whether you practise early or late

36.Which of the following is true according to the passage?  

A.Sports drinks are good for you with no harm.

B.You need to tell your coach when you feel tired.

C.Sitting under a tree is better than staying indoors.

D.Eating lots of sugar is necessary for sports safely.

37.The passage mainly tells us about  

A.eating habits in hot summers

B.drinking more water in the heat

C.sports safely in hot weather

D.taking exercise in different periods.

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I love to go biking! Two years ago I bought an exercise bike(健身脚踏车). But soon I got bored with being at home, so I bought a used bike and started going for short rides. Now I plan day trips in my neighborhood (街区). When you drive a car, you miss many things. It's surprising how much more you can see when you're biking.

﹣﹣﹣﹣Sam

My favourite thing to do at weekends is to go to the beach. The beach is beautiful all through the year. I usually drive there. If the weather is cold, I wear some warm clothes and go for long walks on the beach. When the weather is hot. I enjoy swimming or just lying in the sun.

﹣﹣﹣﹣﹣Barbara

At weekends I like to read books. If the weather is nice, I'll take a good book to the park and stay there reading for hours. I think there's nothing as delightful as reading a good book.

﹣﹣﹣﹣Bill

Weekends are for going hiking(徒步旅行) with my parents. We live near some beautiful mountains. Sometimes we camp out at night. We really enjoy cooking dinner over a campfire and spending a night under the stars!

﹣﹣﹣﹣Grace

(1)Now Sam plans to  

A. drive a car

B. go for short rides

C. ride his exercise bike

D. go biking in his neighborhood

(2)Barbara   if the weather is cold.

A. drives on the beach

B. walks on the beach

C. swims in the sea

D. lies in the sun

(3)The underlined(划线的)word "delightful" in what Bill says probably means   in Chinese.

A.有光线的

B.轻如羽毛的

C.令人愉快的

D.浅色调的

(4)Which of the following is True about Grace?  

A. She goes hiking alone at weekends.

B. She doesn't like cooking over a campfire.

C. She and her parents sometimes camp out.

D. She and her parents live in the mountains.

(5)What does the passage mainly talk about?  

A. Favourites

B. Suggestion

C. Shopping

D. Nature

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(1)  Leo enjoys travelling and wants to learn how to make different typical dishes.

A. Night Light

The writer talks about his hard life as a blind person,and describes the challenges on his way to success.

(2)  Jeff loves the countryside and enjoys writing.He wants to develop his writing skills.

B. Action Plan

It's all about famous sportspeople and includes lots of interviews about what they've done to succeed.

(3)  Chloe loves doing sports and would like to learn how top sportspeople succeed.

C. Days in the Sun

The writer describes his happy early life on a small farm,and how travelling around the countryside helped him to become a writer.

(4)  Mia likes books about exciting experiences happening in the past.

D. Endless Days

It's about a true story of the first pilots.With plenty of photos,the book brings history to life for readers.

(5)  Dan wants to read books about someone who's brave enough to face his challenges.

E. Our Lives

This is the perfect book if you're interested in cultures.It introduces recipes(菜谱) for traditional dishes from different places.

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"I have no special talent.I'm only passionately curious. " This famous quote from Albert Einstein might tell the reason for his success.When Newton discovered gravity,and when Thomas Edison invented the light bulb,their curiosity was greatly satisfied.If they hadn't been curious,what a loss for humans!

There is a common truth that intellectual curiosity (求知欲)contributes to school performance more than intelligence.Some studies also show there are benefits of curiosity in improving the long ﹣ term level of learning and memory,and a lot of positive results are connected with curiosity.

It has been known that both animals and humans are willing to take a risk to satisfy their curiosity despite knowing that the result will remain unchanged.Despite there being different views on the reason for curiosity,most experts reach an agreement that like the way the stomach looks for food,our brain looks for knowledge.People and animals are eager to know things because getting that information means a reward.

An interesting thing is that our brain will release a pleasure﹣related chemical when it has been given new information ,making seeking information much like eating — another pleasant activity.Researchers newly found that increasing the release of the chemical greatly increased the curiosity in animals.However,how exactly the chemical plays a role still remains a mystery.

Considering the present level of research on curiosity and the driving force of curiosity,including scientific curiosity,more research should be carried on in this field.It's safe to say that curiosity itself will help uncover curiosity.And remember even though the idiom says "Curiosity kills the cat",it ends with satisfaction bringing it back.

(1)What do the examples mentioned in Paragraph 1 intend to tell us?   

A.The importance of being curious.

B.The advice from successful people.

C.The reason why humans keep curious.

D.The relationship between curiosity and efforts.

(2)What can we learn about intellectual curiosity from Paragraph 2?   

A.It often requires long﹣term training.

B.It helps people develop a positive lifestyle.

C.Students with it learn better than those smart ones.

D.Students born smart often have stronger intellectual curiosity.

(3)Which of the following ideas is generally accepted about curiosity?   

A.Human curiosity comes when they want to change results.

B.It is natural and common among humans and animals.

C.It is often related to some adventurous activities.

D.Animals' curiosity appears with hunger.

(4)What does the author mean in the last paragraph?   

A.Curiosity takes many different forms.

B.People may make mistakes because of strong curiosity.

C.Curiosity makes people dissatisfied with their present situations.

D.People should do more research on curiosity with some curiosity.

(5)Which of the following is TRUE about the passage?   

A.It's safe to say that curiosity itself won't help uncover curiosity.

B.People shouldn't have any curiosity.

C.Intellectual curiosity contributes to school performance less than intelligence.

D.Increasing the release of the chemical greatly increased the curiosity in animals.

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Last month some parents visited a pizza restaurant in Florida with their children. On the door, they saw a sign "NO CHLDREN." "Why can't we bring our children?" "What on earth does the owner want to do?" The parents were surprised and complained angrily.

So why did the restaurant put up the sign on its door?

Troy Taylor, the owner of the pizza restaurant, found that many parents couldn't control their children and many children couldn't have meals quietly, so they disturbed other customers. Some people said that this was unfair. Mr. Taylor explained his decision. He said that the restaurant was near a busy road, so there might be some danger if the parents didn't take good care of their children. So he made up his mind to ban(禁止) children from his restaurant.

Others supported his decision, they said they were bored of noisy children in restaurants and now they could finally have a place for adults only.

(3)In factmany other restaurants have also met the same problem Some have done nothing and others have tried to ban children during certain times of the day. There's one restaurant in Italy. It has been creative in dealing with the problem. They rewarded(奖励)well﹣behaved children to encourage parents to control their children.

(4)These methods may be useful for a whilebut it is difficult to solve this problem completely

A.根据短文内容简要回答问题.

(1)Why does Mr. Taylor ban the children from his restaurant?

  

(2)There are four methods to solve the problem in the passage. Which one do you think is the best? Why?

  

B.将短文中划线的句子译成汉语.

(3)  

(4)  

C.请给短文拟一个适当的英文标题.

(5)  

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Most viruses can be found and killed by our immune system as soon as they enter our bodies.However,some viruses,for example,the coronavirus,are sneaky.They are difficult to recognize and find.These viruses can cause deadly diseases,like COVID﹣19.Human﹣to﹣human transmission can easily occur,and pandemic will therefore break out.Vaccination is by now a simple,safe and effective way to protect us from the diseases.

Vaccines are something that "looks" exactly the same as the viruses,mainly made from the viruses that are weakened or killed.They will not make us really ill.They only stimulate and activate our immune system to work,telling it something harmful is coming in.The immune system will know what the "viruses" look like,and send B cells(lymphocytes)or antibodies to find and kill them.Meanwhile,B cells will remember them for the next kill.A vaccine may also give us passive immunity by providing B cells taken from an animal or a human to play the same role.

Scientists have developed more than 180 vaccines to fight against COVID49.The technical approaches of these vaccines can be a little different,but their aims are the same.

Take the inactivated vaccine as an example.In an inactivated vaccine,the coronaviruses are already killed or made into the ones unable to produce more new viruses.When the immune system "sees" them,it will try to kill them.The question is:without enough these viruses• how can B cells remember them?That's why we need to take the vaccine more than one time.Though this vaccine is safe,it might not be as effective as it is expected to be.

The live﹣attenuated vaccine is different.In this vaccine,the viruses are weakened,but they are alive.They can produce enough new viruses to train the immune system to kill and remember them,so people only need to take the vaccine once.The live﹣attenuated vaccine is considered the most effective,but there is a worry:what might happen once these viruses wake up?

Therefore,although vaccination is by now one of the best ways to protect us from COVID﹣19,it can be better.

(1)The coronavirus can    .

A.

not be killed

B.

not be found

C.

cause deaths

D.

stop pandemic

(2)Which of the following can be the best topic sentence of Paragraph 2?    

A.

Vaccination can provide us with B cells.

B.

Vaccines are made from different viruses.

C.

Vaccination can prepare us against viruses.

D.

Vaccines won't make us ill as the viruses do.

(3)Compared to the inactivated vaccine,the live﹣attenuated vaccine    .

A.

needs taking more than once

B.

is equally safe

C.

contains viruses that are killed

D.

is more effective

(4)What can we learn from the passage?    

A.

Vaccination is good enough to treat COVID﹣19.

B.

The immune system can be more effective with vaccines.

C.

The viruses in inactivated vaccines can make new viruses.

D.

180 vaccines have been developed to fight against diseases.

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Everybody enjoys acts of kindness.But can you explain why?Some people think kindness is something out of love and care,while others believe it is just a tool that we use to become more popular.But research shows that being kind can activate (激活)an area of the brain called Striatum.Research also shows that kindness improves people's mood (情绪).But why and how does it happen?Here are a number of different ways.

Being kind can make someone smile.If you see yourself smile in a situation,people around may be smiling,too.This is specially true for your close friends and family .A kind act makes someone who is sad feel better. Itcan also make ourselves fee good.So why not set off that chain(链条)of good feelings to people around?

Secondly,being kind starts or develops a social connection with others.Kind acts like buying someone a present make friendships stronger.Research has shown that spending money on others may help you get a stronger feeling of happiness than spending it on yourself.Similarly,charities(慈善)also open up new circles of people to connect with someone on the other side of the world.

In another recent research,even children in their first year of secondary school know how being kind makes them feel happy.If one person is kind,he or she makes others in the group kind.It also lifts everyone's spirits.Imagine that you make cakes for the office and it makes others do it each month.Then you're getting cakes a lot more days than providing them.

The story doesn't end here.Being kind may improve your mood,but research has also shown that if you're in a good mood,you can act much more kindly.This makes it a wonderful two﹣way relationship,doesn't it?

(1)The writer lends in the topic by    .

A.

telling a story

B.

asking questions

C.

giving examples

D.

making a survey

(2)The underlined word"It" in Paragraph 2 refers to"    ".

A.

the situation

B.

the family

C.

the kind act

D.

that chain

(3)Which of the following best shows the structure of the passage?    

A.

B.

C.

D.

(4)If you were an editor(编辑),you'd put the above passage in "    "of a newspaper.

A.

Science

B.

Wealth

C.

Invention

D.

Culture

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Dogs may be man's best friends,but for Sisu,a stray dog,the unicorn(独角兽)is his best friend.

Recently,Sisu broke into a store in North Carolina five times,trying to steal the same purple unicorn toy.But every time he got it,a salesman would find him,take the toy away and put it back on the shelf.When it turned out that Sisu wouldn't give up,the salesman had to lock the door and not let Sisu in,and then called Duplin County Animal Services for help.

Samantha Lane,the officer who answered the call,was so moved by Sisu's love for the unicorn that she bought the $10 toy for the dog.

"The only thing we can think of is that he came from a family that had a similar toy or had children who had one, " said Joe Newbum,a director of Duplin County Animal Services.

"It's a nice dog," Newbum added. "He likes to play and he is very smart.He sits,stays and shakes hands.He is very polite."

And whoever is lucky enough to adopt(收养)Sisu will get two best friends for the price of one.According to the Facebook post from Duplin County Animal Services,Sisu and his stuffed animal have already had an adopter.

(1)Why did Sisu break into the store in North Carolina?    

A.

To meet his adopter.

B.

To look for some food.

C.

To get the unicorn freely.

(2)What can we learn from Joe Newbum's words?    

A.

The family had only one child.

B.

The family owned many unicorns.

C.

Joe Newbum thought highly of Sisu.

(3)What is the right order according to the story?    

a.Sisu was adopted at last.

b.Sisu broke into the store.

c.The salesman called for help.

d.The officer bought Sisu the unicorn.

A.

b﹣d﹣a﹣c

B.

b﹣c﹣d﹣a

C.

c﹣d﹣b﹣a

(4)What can be a suitable title for the text?    

A.

Brave for Love

B.

Kind to Animals

C.

Proper Feeding of Dogs

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Over 30 percent of all food goes to waste,according to The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (联合国粮农组织).Supermarkets throw away food that is not sold before its sell﹣by date,while families throw away food that they can't finish eating.

The world's first food bank was founded in the US in 1967.Some people and stores donated (捐赠) extra food to the bank.People could take the food home there if they didn't have money to buy any for themselves.In Shanghai,there is a "shared fridge" in some communities.It is free for everyone to take food from it.

A UK company called The Real Junk Food Project says that food that has passed its sell﹣by date is still safe to eat.They collect this food from supermarkets and sell it in cafes.You only have to pay as much as you feel is necessary.If you don't want to spend money,you can volunteer at the cafes instead.

What else can we do to stop food waste?The answer is simply buying less food.

Share more,throw less

Food(1)    .

Over 30 percent of all food goes to waste.

Supermarkets throw away food that has

(2)    its sell﹣by date.

Families throw away food that they can't finish eating.

Food bank

It was created in the US in 1967.

People who couldn't(3)    any food for themselves could get food for free.

Shanghai communities have shared fridges.

Pay as you(4)    

The Real Junk Food Project collects that food that is not sold before its sell﹣by date.

People can get food by volunteering at the cafes (5)    paying as they wish.

Bay less

That's the least people can do.

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Sunday Plan


Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Tony

Play football

Have a picnic

See a film

Betty

Play the piano

Listen to music

See a film

Daming

Read a book

Play football

See a film

Lingling

Ride a bike

Go shopping

See a film

Weather table for Sunday


City

Temperature

Weather

Lingling

Beijing

7℃~9℃

cloudy

Tony

Dalian

40~﹣2℃

snowy

Betty

Shanghai

18℃~21℃

showery

Daming

Guangzhou

26℃~30℃

sunny

56.Lingling will   on Sunday morning.

A.

ride a bike

B.

read a book

C.

play the piano

D.

play football

57.You will most probably find all of the four in   this weekend.

A.

a park

B.

a cinema

C.

a shop

D.

a football club

58.If you like skating very much,you can have fun in   

A.

Beijing

B.

Dalian

C.

Shanghai

D.

Guangzhou

59.Daming will most probably wear   in Guangzhou.

A.

a sweater

B.

a raincoat

C.

a T﹣shirt

D.

a scarf

60.According to the weather,   will most probably have to change the Sunday plan.

A.

Tony

B.

Daming

C.

Betty

D.

Lingling.

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Helping others is a great thing to do. You can learn new things and have fun. You can help people, animals or the environment. It can make you feel good too! How can you help?

Charities are organizations that help others, for example, UNICEF or the World Wildlife Fund, You can help charities by giving your time, giving money or giving things that you own. You can also help people or places you know.

Volunteering

Volunteering is when you give your time to help others. Some ways of volunteering are:

• visiting old people to talk to them or help them

• walking dogs at an animal shelter

• cleaning up a park

Fund﹣raising

Fund﹣raising is when you collect money to help others. Some ways of fund﹣raising are:

• making cakes or biscuits to sell

• doing a sponsored(赞助)activity. For example, family and friends give you money if you finish a long walk.

Donating

Donating is when you give your things to help others. Some ways of donating are:

• giving your old toys or clothes to a charity that helps sick children or poor people

• giving your old books to a library

So, what can you do to help others?

(1)Which organization is mentioned in the passage?  

A. ORBIS.

B. Oxfam.

C. WWF.

D. WTO.

(2)Which of the following is a good way to raise money for a charity?  

A. Visiting a sick child.

B. Doing a sponsored walk.

C. Cleaning up a library.

D. Talking with old people.

(3)What does an animal shelter probably refer to?  

A. A house to protect animals from rain.

B. A building to keep animals on display.

C. A home for large and dangerous animal.

D. A place for poor and homeless animals.

(4)What is the author's purpose in writing this passage?  

A. To show ways of helping others.

B. To share personal experiences.

C. To explain reasons for donations.

D. To introduce some organizations.

(5)Where does the passage probably come from?  

A. A magazine.

B. A story book.

C. A travelling guide.

D. A science fiction.

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