Our non-profit organization had just received a large donation of clothing. As three of us walked home for dinner, we saw a woman begging by the bridge. She was old and had no legs. She shivered in her thin sari(纱巾), which offered little protection from the cold wind. Her hunger forced her to beg. My friends and I looked at each other: here was a perfect opportunity, but first it was necessary to do a little bit of research.
We went up to the woman to hear her story. She spoke very little due to her poor health and fear, but we learned enough. She lived alone in her small home. She had no one to look after her and ate whatever people gave her. The desire to help her grew stronger. After speaking to her, we headed back to get something to keep her warm. Finding the perfect sweater, we set out again to see the woman. This time, the fear was replaced by distrust as we presented her with the sweater.
“Are you robbers?” she asked. “You came here before and are back so suddenly with clothes.” I was surprised by her principles. Even in her state, she did not want to wear anything that was stolen and gained through ill means.
“No, we are out doing service work.” Her shoulders relaxed a bit. I then helped her put the sweater on and said, “Please don’t sell the sweater.” “I swear, I won’t,” she said.
A week later, I was out walking with my mother to get some food when I saw the woman again. This time the picture was a little different. She was still begging, but with the gray sweater wrapped around her body and a smile on her face when she saw us. I guarantee that the smile on my face was bigger.
1.What can we learn from the first paragraph?
A.The writer offered help without hesitation.
B.The writer wanted to learn more about the beggar.
C.The organization had too many clothes.
D.The woman wanted to make a fortune by begging.
2.What do the underlined words “her principles” in the third paragraph refer to?
A.She never trusted strangers.
B.She never accepted donations from the poor.
C.She wouldn’t accept anything gained illegally.
D.She wouldn’t take advantage of others’ kindness.
3.What contributed to their smiles at last?
A.Caution and fear. B.Kindness and trust.
C.Doubt and distrust. D.Optimism and generosity.
4.What is the best title for the passage?
A.We Should Trust Beggars B.How to Judge a Real Beggar
C.Learn Morality from a Beggar D.The Most Wonderful Gift I Gave to a Beggar
International Volunteering in New Zealand
If you’re visiting New Zealand and would like to volunteer, DOC (Department of Concentration) welcomes you to get involved.
Before you come to New Zealand
You do not need a work visa to volunteer with DOC. You can volunteer on entry to New Zealand as long as you do not receive payment or benefits.
You may need a police certificate
Depending on the volunteer work you do with us, you may be required to provide a police certificate to DOC. Your police certificate would need to be written and certified in English. It’s easier for you if you get a police certificate before you leave your country.
How to get a new police certificate if you’re already in New Zealand. (Click here)
International students
Volunteering with DOC is an option to gain experience. However, DOC does not offer opportunities to students who study at universities outside New Zealand, or other education providers outside New Zealand.
Insurance
For all volunteers with DOC, we strongly advise you gel comprehensive (综合的) travel insurance and unlimited medical cover. DOC does not accept responsibility for any:
● personal medical or accident events.
● loss or damage to personal items of equipment, or other associated costs while you're volunteering with DOC.
1.What may you offer to DOC if you want to volunteer as a foreigner in New Zealand?
A.A police certificate B.A work visa.
C.A university diploma. D.A driver license.
2.Who cannot volunteer with DOC in New Zealand?
A.An American official who is travelling in New Zealand.
B.An English college student who has just been visiting his uncle in New Zealand.
C.A Chinese exchange student in the University of Auckland in New Zealand.
D.A Chinese businessman with some volunteering experiences.
3.Where is this passage probably from?
A.A story book. B.A newspaper.
C.A travel guide book. D.A website.
One night many years ago I was on the bridge of a ship passing one of our large cities on a quiet night. I saw its lights _______ in the sky and heard the city's noises.
I have spent twenty-five years on boats. Now I am a _______. My job is to bring in the large luxury___________ and stay with them until they are safely stopped in their ports.
I felt very _______ the first time I ever docked a big liner. She came riding up the harbor on a flood tide and _______ high over the short little boat. As we drew alongside, a doorway opened _______ at water level and two smartly dressed sailors helped me aboard.
I was escorted (护送) to the bridge where I _______ from the captain. I realized I was in _______ of a great ship worth millions of dollars. Having docked several of the large liners, I realized I was not important, _______ simply the quarterback(四分卫) who called the signals.
In spite of what we ________ in the newspapers, I have great faith in this country, praying that a peaceful understanding will come to this ________ world, so that my children can grow up in a world full of happiness. I believe this will ________.
I remember the ________ and pity that took over this country, back in 1949, when a little girl named Kathy Fiskus fell into a(n) ________ well in California. Engineers and sandhogs and people in all __________ of life worked almost three days, and when they got her out she was dead.
People sent in thousands of dollars in ________ funds, but those who did the work and furnished the equipment wouldn't take the money. They worked for bigger things. I talked to captains of foreign ______________ that came into New York Harbor, and they were just as ________ as us over the tragedy.
I believe some way will be found to work together for world peace with the same ________ and understanding that people worked to rescue little Kathy Fiskus. I believe this will ________ come true.
1.A.reflected B.decorated C.included D.occupied
2.A.cook B.designer C.swimmer D.pilot
3.A.hotels B.shops C.liners D.offices
4.A.interesting B.proud C.lucky D.smart
5.A.towered B.shipped C.walked D.lifted
6.A.often B.never C.almost D.hardly
7.A.picked up B.took over C.got out D.brought in
8.A.place B.need C.search D.control
9.A.but B.so C.and D.or
10.A.look B.read C.watch D.listen
11.A.undiscovered B.unexpected C.unplanned D.unsettled
12.A.go on B.go out C.come about D.come in
13.A.teamwork B.understanding C.judgment D.concept
14.A.shallow B.occupied C.abandoned D.grand
15.A.walks B.works C.journeys D.sorts
16.A.school B.rescue C.business D.loan
17.A.buses B.planes C.trains D.ships
18.A.worried B.satisfied C.amazed D.concerned
19.A.sympathy B.desire C.favor D.privilege
20.A.nowhere B.forever C.someday D.therefore
Which of the following sentences is correct?
A.We urge effective measures taken immediately.
B.What a tiny spot I was this enormous world!
C.That’s quite difficult as I don’t speak much of the local English dialect yet.
D.There was a newly made platform for Jenny and me to sleep.
The bank is reported in the local newspaper ______ in broad daylight yesterday.
A.being robbed B.having been robbed
C.to have been robbed D.robbed
My money __________. I must go to the bank to draw some of my savings out before I’ve none in hand.
A.has run out B.has been run out C.is to be run out D.is running out
