四、阅读短文,回答问题
The "Go West" programme is a voluntary service programme

which sends college graduates (毕业生) to work in less developed
areas in China for 1 to 3 years. This national programme covers
education, medical care, farming technology and so on. Many areas
have benefited from (从……中获益) the programme since it started
in 2003, and Sheyit is among them.
Sheyit Primary School is a faraway village school in Xinjiang. Thanks to the "Go West"
programme, many young graduates have arrived here to help. Although they come from
different places across China, they all share the same wish: to bring hope and knowledge to the
children and lead them to a brighter future in this way.
Those volunteer teachers at Sheyit Primary School devote (奉献) themselves fully to
teaching the children and taking good care of them. They set clear rules in class and expect
students to finish homework on time. They find that many parents are busy herding (放牧)
animals and have little time to help their children with homework. The teachers work extra (额
外的) hours so that they can help the students with their study. "This is where I find the true
meaning of my life," a volunteer teacher here said. "When I see my students grow through my
lessons, their progress (进步) becomes my honour."
The students also greatly treasure their teachers' teaching and care. They describe their
teachers as being like the sun. They love going to school so much that some even come on
weekends to study! Now all of them dream big and study hard towards their dreams.
"When active students meet hard-working and caring teachers, improvement is only a
matter of time. Our school is no longer the worst in the city," said Jin Wenbin, the leader of
Sheyit Primary School. Since 2023, the school has produced many graduates who have done
very well in local exams and got into top middle schools in Xinjiang.
1. How does the programme help these less developed areas in China?
By sending college graduates to work there for 1 to 3 years.
2. How long has the "Go West" programme been in service?
Since 2003./For about 23 years.
3. Why do volunteer teachers at Sheyit Primary School work extra hours?
To help the students with their study.
4. According to Jin Wenbin, what is the reason for the school's improvement?
The reason is that active students meet hard-working and caring teachers.
5. If you plan to join this programme in the future, what will you do to help the students?
I will listen to their worries patiently/I will help them build confidence.