阅读下面短文, 根据其内容写一篇60词左右的内容概要。
There are many resources for people who are interested in volunteer tourism, but the best way to find these chances is to discover an organization you particularly want to work with. A simple Internet search for “volunteer tourism” will bring you many websites that offer this kind of travel experience. It is therefore important to research an organization before signing up to travel to a distant corner of the earth to become a volunteer. Many people rely on other organizations they know and trust them to do research for them. Many people sign up for volunteer tourism chances provided by their schools.
Before you choose a volunteer tourism trip, it is important to get a clear picture of how much money the trip will cost. It is also important to understand the kind of work that will be required of the volunteers, because not everyone is up to the challenge of spending many days doing heavy work. Any website can put up quotes from former volunteers that may not be true. If an organization offering volunteer tourism has an office in your city, take a trip to the office and speak with the people working there as this will help to get a better understanding of the financial and physical commitments (承诺) that volunteers must make.
It is also important to consider what kind of volunteer work you want to do. There are organizations that focus on volunteer chances for people who want to work on community building, others for people who want to volunteer in the field of education, and others still for people who have medical training and are willing to share their skills. There are also a number of volunteer tourism chances for people who want to help those in need.
Once you have found the type of volunteer work that you would like to do and created a list of volunteer tourism chances, it makes good sense to speak to former volunteers. It is a good way to choose the volunteer chance fit for you. It is also a good way to prepare for the trip and make it a success.
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假设你校学生会要评选年度风云人物，现在请你根据以下要点向你校学生会主席(Mark)写一封推荐信。
1. 被推荐人姓名:你班学生李华。
2. 推荐理由:a. 学习刻苦成绩优良；b. 尊敬老师，团结同学；c. 上周在上学途中他将一位突发重病的老人送往医院。
3. 可适当增加内容以使文章流畅。
4. 参考词汇:评选年度风云人物choose the person of the year。
5. 字数:80左右。
Dear Mark,
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Yours truly,
Li Ming
As I held my father’s hands one night, I couldn’t help but notice their calluses (老茧) and roughness (粗糙). His hands tell the story of his life as a _______, including all his struggles.
One summer, I remember, a drought (旱灾) hit Ontario, turning it into a _______ desert. On one of those hot mornings I was picking sweet corn with my dad to fill the last _______from the grocery (杂货) store. Fifty dozen was all we needed, which _______ took twenty minutes. That morning, however, things didn’t _______ quickly. After forty minutes of aimlessly walking in the field, we still needed twenty dozen. I was completely discouraged and _______. Dropping the basket heavily, I declared (宣称), “If the store wants its last twenty dozen, they can pick it themselves!” Dad laughed, “Just think, my little girl, only ten dozen left for each of us and then we’re _______.” Such is Dad —whatever problem he meets with, he never gives up.
_______, the disastrous effects of the drought were felt all over the country. It was a challenging time for everyone, but Dad remained optimistic. He _______ to be grateful for other things like good health and food on our plates. Only then did I truly begin to ________ Dad and his faith that guided us through the hard times.
Dad is also a living example of real ________. From dawn to dusk, he works countless hours to ________ our family. He always puts our happiness ________ his own, and never fails to cheer me on at my sports games in spite of his exhaustion (精疲力竭) after long days. His loving and selfless nature has inspired me to become more sympathetic (有同情心的) and ________, putting others first.
Dad, the life ________ I have learned from you will stay with me forever. You are my father, teacher, friend and, most importantly, my hero.
1.A.teacher B.gardener C.farmer D.grocer
2.A.stormy B.lively C.scenic D.burning
3.A.order B.form C.post D.blank
4.A.repeatedly B.normally C.finally D.really
5.A.go B.begin C.occur D.change
6.A.disappointed B.nervous C.angry D.hopeless
7.A.lost B.done C.gone D.touched
8.A.Thankfully B.Hopefully C.Unfortunately D.Strangely
9.A.happened B.seemed C.continued D.aimed
10.A.face B.appreciate C.examine D.question
11.A.love B.pride C.friendship D.honesty
12.A.support B.settle C.start D.impress
13.A.after B.before C.beside D.under
14.A.careful B.regretful C.considerate D.humorous
15.A.history B.motto C.patterns D.lessons
They just can’t help it! My theory is that the female brain is mainly built for empathy— the ability to understand other people — and that the male brain is mainly built for building systems. 1. For example, women are more likely to read magazines on fashion and parenting, while men will choose magazines that are mainly about computers and sports.
You may think that these preferences are influenced by the way people are taught to behave when they are growing up. However, this is not the case. A new study carried out at the University of Cambridge shows that newborn girls look longer at a face, and newborn boys look longer at a mobile. 2. It has also been observed that girls are better at noticing signs of changes in other people’s feelings. Boys, however, seem to enjoy building toy towers and playing with toys which have clear functions. 3. People whose jobs are in the construction (建设) industries are almost males. Maths and engineering, which require high levels of systems thinking, are also male-chosen disciplines (准则). Why do men and women have differences? Actually women have four times as many brain neurons (神经元) that connect the right and left part of their brains. Because of it, women have the better ability to multitask than men. 4. Men tend to focus on a limited number of problems at a time. They will separate themselves from problems and view tasks as independent from one another.
Some people may worry that I am suggesting one gender (性别) is better than the other, but this is not the case. My theory says that males and females differ in the kinds of things that they find easy, but that both genders have their strengths and weaknesses. 5. It is not true. The study simply looks at males and females as two groups, and asks what differences exist, and why they are there.
A.Generally speaking, there are clear differences.
B.You can see the same kind of pattern in the adult workplace.
C.Their preferences for building systems may change over time.
D.They will consider many sources of information at the same time.
E.That suggests certain differences between male and female brains are biological.
F.It is important to stress that the female brain may be built more for empathy.
G.Others may think the theory creates a belief of what a particular type of person is like.
I study English literature at university and have always been proud of Britain’s literary heritage. Some British authors that you may have heard of are Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. These writers are famous all over the world because their books have been translated into many different languages. In the UK, their novels are celebrated as some of the best that have ever been written. We say that these novels are “classic” because they are still read and enjoyed years after their publication.
I read classic novels not only because they are part of my university lessons but also because I enjoy them. They can teach you a lot about how people used to live and what society was like in the past. Novels like Hard Times by Charles Dickens remind us of the poverty in London during the Industrial Revolution while Jane Austen’s fiction (小说) shows us what family life was like in the 18th century.
Classic novels usually have memorable stories and interesting characters. One of my favourite books is Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. It is about a boy called Pip who suddenly receives a lot of money from a mysterious supporter. As he grows up, his character changes: he becomes quite selfish and mean. Another important character is Miss Havisham. When she was young, her fiancé ran away on their wedding day. She lives in a dark house and still wears her wedding dress. She is a fascinating (迷人的) character, both sad and easy to be frightened.
Reading classic novels enriches my knowledge and life experience. And it has become part of my life.
1.Classic novels are the ones __________.
A.that are taught at universities. B.that have stood the test of time.
C.that are written by famous authors. D.That are translated into many languages.
2.In Paragraph 2, the author mentions Hard Times _____?
A.to introduce the university lessons.
B.to remind people of the poverty in London.
C.to let people know about what family life was like.
D.to prove classic novels help people know the past.
3.What can we know about the character Miss Havisham?
A.She is selfish and mean. B.She lives an unhappy life.
C.She loves wedding dresses most. D.She becomes rich with others’ support.
4.What can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Why I like classic novels B.Why some novels are classic
C.How to read classic novels D.What are classic novels
Clowns (丑角) have been around for a long time. They not only make us laugh at the circus (马戏团) but they used to make the king and his followers laugh in court. The earliest of these fun-makers are called “fools”. In Greek and Roman times these fools dressed up like clowns do today with painted faces and funny costumes (戏服). They danced around the stage and did things to make people laugh as clowns do in circuses today. By medieval times (中世纪) every court had its fools. Fools wore bright colours and had bells (大肚子) on their shoes and their hats.
They were not really meant to be foolish and often they would say wise and sensible things to the king which nobody else was brave enough to say. The king never got cross with the fool as this was his job. He was meant to be both wise and foolish and try to make the situation in court less serious.
Of course people wanted to have their own kind of fool and shows developed in the 1500s in which fools (or Zanies) performed to make the crowd laugh. This kind of entertainment became so popular that it started a special kind of drama in Italy called Commedia dell´arte, which gradually turned into our comedy programmes today. When you watch the antics (滑稽剧) of Charlie Chaplin or Rowan Atkinson, you are watching a kind of comedy that is directly originated from the fools of ancient Rome and Greece.
1.How do clowns entertain people?
A.By their amusing talk and body language.
B.By their amusing voices and body langauge.
C.By their clothes, songs and the way they talk.
D.By their clothes, make-up and the way they act.
2.Where did fools first give performances?
A.In different towns in Europe.
B.In shows in ancient Greece and Rome.
C.At fairs or market where there were a lot of people.
D.in the building where law cases could be heard and judged.
3.When did the Commedia dell´arte begin to develop?
A.Before the fifth century.
B.Around the tenth century.
C.During the Middle Ages.
D.In the sixteenth century.
4.What does the underlined “got cross” in the second paragraph mean?
A.got satisfied B.got through
C.got angry D.got delighted
