三、阅读理解。(每小题1.5分,共22.5分)
第一节 阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
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, such as UNICEF and World Wide Fund for Nature(WWF). You can help charities by giving your time, money or things that you own. You can also help people or places you know.
Volunteering
Volunteering is that you spend your time helping others. Some ways of volunteering are:
· Visiting old people to talk to them or help them.
· Walking dogs for
an animal shelter.
· Cleaning up a park.
Fund-raising
Fund-raising is that 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, your family and friends will give you money if you finish a long walk.
Donating
Donating is that 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?
(
C
) 1. Which organization is mentioned in the passage?
A. Orbis.
B. Oxfam.
C. WWF.
D. WTO.
(
B
) 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.
(
D
) 3. What does the underlined phrase "an animal shelter" probably mean?
A. A house to protect animals from rain.
B. A building to keep animals on display.
C. A home for large and dangerous animals.
D. A place for poor and homeless animals.
(
A
) 4. What is the author's purpose of 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.
(
A
) 5. Where does the passage probably come from?
A. A magazine.
B. A storybook.
C. A travelling guide.
D. A science book.
