TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TEENSGIVING?
TEENSGIVING is an exciting event where hundreds of New York City teens gather together annually for a remarkable day of community service. This year, TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 participants will once again better New York City and impact thousands of lives!
When is TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010?
SUNDAY, APRIL 25, 2010
Where is TEENSGIVING?
All over New York City. Everyone will meet at the 92nd Street Y (92nd and Lexington) at 9:00 AM for the event kick-off. Then, all TEENSGIVING volunteers will disperse across the city to work with our partnering agencies where they will make a HUGE difference (and have fun!).
Who participates in TEENSGIVING?
Hundreds of teenagers from around the city. Teens come from the 92nd Street Y, various city schools, youth groups, and organizations in the area. In addition, many adult volunteers (ages 21 and older) will donate their time to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010.
What projects do participants do at the agencies?
Sample projects include painting park benches, planting gardens, visiting and playing with underprivileged children, assembling craft kits for children in hospitals, assisting at animal shelters, working at soup kitchens, delivering meals and celebrating with families at homeless shelters.
Do I get anything for participating in TEENSGIVING?
Yes! Everybody benefits! Teen volunteers will receive *6 hours* of community service credit, good towards honor society, high school graduation and college application requirements. Adult volunteers will be “thanked” with a light breakfast, a gift certificate for their troubles, and the satisfaction of helping our city’s youth contribute to their community. In addition, all teen and adult volunteers will receive a cool TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 T-shirt.
This sounds awesome! How do I register for TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010?
Interested teens and/or adults should e-mail the TEENSGIVING Coordinator Josh Hyman at jhyman@92Y.org (subject: TEENSGIVING) to receive more information and to register for this fantastic event!
**Teens can also contact their school’s Community Service Advisor
TEENSGIVING is sponsored by the 92nd Street Y.
1. TEENSGIVING is an event held ____________.
A. from time to time B. every year C. every two years D. twice a year
2.Teenagers may do the following in the event EXCEPT ____________.
A. watering flowers B. cooking C. cleaning streets D. taking care of animals
3. An adult volunteer may get ______ for his time devoted to TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010.
A. community service credit and a T-shirt
B. a high school certificate, a T-shirt and a light breakfast
C. a T-shirt, a light breakfast and a gift certificate
D. a gift certificate and community service credit
4. The writer’s purpose in writing the passage is to __________.
A. inform readers of some frequently asked questions
B. introduce TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010 to readers
C. encourage readers to ask more questions about TEENSGIVING
D. call on readers to participate in TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2010
完形填空（共20小题；每题1分，满分20分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by selling goods from door to door found that he only had one dime left. He was hungry so he decided to 21 for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve 22 a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked 23 so she brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it 24 , and then hesitatingly asked, “How much do I owe you?”
“You don’t owe me anything,” she 25 . “Mother has taught me never to accept pay for a __26 .” He said, “Then I thank you from the bottom of my heart.” As Howard Kelly left that house, he not only felt stronger 27 , but it also increased his faith in God and human race. He was about to give up and quit before this point.
Years later the young woman became critically ill. The local doctors were baffled. They finally sent her to the big city, where specialists can be called 28 to study her rare disease. Dr. Howard Kelly, now 29 , was called in for the consultation. When he heard the name of the town she came from, a strange light 30 his eyes. Immediately, he 31 and went down through the hospital hall into her room.
32 in his doctor’s gown he went in to see her. He 33 her at once. He went back to the consultation room and 34 to do his best to save her life. From that day on, he gave 35__attention to her case.
After a long 36 the battle was won. Dr. Kelly 37 the business office to pass the final bill to him for approval. He looked at it and then wrote something on the side. The bill was sent to her room. She was afraid to open it because she was 38 that it would take the rest of her life to pay it off. Finally she looked, and the note on the side of the bill caught her 39 . She read these words…
“Paid in full with a glass of milk.”
(Signed) Dr. Howard Kelly
Tears of joy flooded her eyes as she 40 silently. “Thank you, God. Your love has spread through human hearts and hands.”
1.A．call B．make C．beg D．prepare
2.A．while B．when C．though D．unless
3.．A．thirsty B．lazy C．tired D．hungry
4.A．slowly B．unexpectedly C．steadily D．hurriedly
5.A．announced B．shook C．replied D．doubted
6.A．reward B．kindness C．hand D．value
7.A．physically B．mentally C．normally D．properly
8.A．up B．for C．on D．in
9.A．rich B．famous C．observant D．vivid
10.A．fixed B．consulted C．filled D．concentrated
11.A．rose B．raised C．got D．left
12.A．Worn B．Having C．putting D．Dressed
13.A．recognized B．knew C．spared D．regained
14.A．desired B．declared C．determined D．declined
15.A．special B．ordinary C．normal D．no
16.A．decision B．preparation C．struggle D．debate
17.A．ordered B．requested C．confused D．compressed
18.A．negative B．uncertain C．positive D．obvious
19.A．presentation B．preference C．attention D．arrangement
20.A．praised B．pretended C．pressed D．prayed
There was only one ____ of transportation in this mountainous area five years ago.
A. mean B. means C. meaning D. way
He ____ the explosion, but no one else did. How lucky he was!
A. survived B. saved C. lived D. stayed
____ they did not believe him, what would they do then?
A. Suppose B. Supposed C.I suppose D. You suppose
John shut everybody out of the kitchen ____ he could prepare his grand surprise for the party.
A. which B. when C. so that D. for
