Jarrett was road testing his mountain bike outside of Columbus, when his riding partner Chris stopped suddenly. He saw something moving among the trees. It was a dog. He was really thin, and had a broken leg.
The cyclists fed the poor dog and shared their water. They also quickly realized that the dog was coming with them, although they had no idea how. They were more than seven miles from downtown and riding bikes. “We couldn’t leave him,” Jarrett said, “Out here next to the river, he was going to end up as the food of alligator (短吻鳄).”
Jarrett came up with an idea. He carefully picked up his new friend and put the 38-pound dog’s hind (后部的) legs into the back pockets of his cycling T-shirt. Then he hung the dog’s front feet over his shoulders.
“He was hurt, so he wasn’t trying to fight against us,” Jarrett says. “He was also happy that we were there, touching him, and didn’t stay away from him.”
The 30-minute ride into town ended at a bike store, where they got more water and food for the dog. That was when Andrea, a teacher from Maine in town, noticed the dog. “The dog rushed to her, licking and showing love for her,” says Chris. Andrea was surprised and, after learning what had happened, made a decision, “I am keeping this dog.”
Andrea called him Columbo after the town where they’d meet and gave him an operation on his leg. Today, Columbo is living on a farm with a horse, a six-year-old boy, and another two dogs. As Chris said, “He is really the luckiest dog alive.”
【小题1】According to the passage, which of the following is true?| A．The cyclists didn’t give the dog any food. |
| B．The dog was hurt by an alligator near a river. |
| C．The dog tried to fight against Jarrett and Chris. |
| D．Jarrett carried the hurt dog to the town by bike. |
| A．He is living happily on the farm. | B．He is living alone in the street. |
| C．He is living with Jarrett and Chris. | D．He is still living among the trees. |
| A．To introduce how to save a dog. | B．To tell us to be kind and helpful. |
| C．To show the fun of riding bikes. | D．To warn us the danger of animals. |
What a Brave Young Man!
Lin Tao is 20 years old. He was brave enough to save his neighbour from a fire.
On May 10th, Lin Tao was at home. Suddenly, he heard someone shouting “Fire! Fire! Help!” He ran outside and saw a lot of smoke from next door. He went in and found his neighbor, the 79-year-old Mrs. Sun, in the kitchen. Her left leg was badly hurt and she could not get out. Lin Tao quickly ran to Mrs. Sun’s bathroom. He poured water over his clothes to protect himself. Then he rushed into the kitchen. There was heavy smoke and the fire was very hot. He put a wet blanket (毯子) over Mrs. Sun and helped her out. Later, some firemen came and put out the fire.
The fire burnt Lin Tao’s arms, neck and face. He was in hospital for two weeks. Many people visited him and gave him flowers and presents. “How brave you are!” they said. “Were you afraid at that moment?”
“Yes, a little,” Lin Tao nodded, “but I didn’t have time to think about it. Mrs. Sun needed my help.”
“Fire is very dangerous. We should be careful with it,” he also said.
【小题1】Mrs. Sun was in the ________ when Lin Tao found her.| A．kitchen | B．bathroom | C．bedroom | D．living room |
| A．Lin Tao. | B．Mrs. Sun. | C．Some firemen. | D．We don’t know. |
| A．his left leg was badly hurt | B．the fire burnt Lin Tao’s arms, neck and face |
| C．he was ill | D．he was taking care of Mrs Sun in the hospital |
| A．brave and helpful | B．old but brave | C．young but dangerous | D．young and popular |
“Volunteering makes you look at the world differently. You can also see how little things can change a person’s life for the better, which makes everyone a better person.” Mason, a volunteer said.
National Volunteer Week started in 1974 and is held every April. It is a time to thank volunteers for their achievements. It is also a perfect opportunity（机会）to encourage others to take their first step toward becoming a volunteer. Making the decision to take the first step can be the biggest problem, because they often wonder if they will be able to meet the organization’s expectations. Some people fear not knowing anyone else in the group. Not having enough time also prevents some from sharing their abilities.
The following tips can help if you have some of these worries.
★ Start out slowly, don’t add too much pressure. Even a few hours a month can make a big difference in someone’s life.
★ Choose an organization with the same interests and common values.
★ Take part in a training meeting for new volunteers, even if it is not asked.
★ Work with a veteran volunteer. He volunteered a lot, he can help you increase the confidence （自信） and completely understand the organization’s expectations.
★ Invite a friend or family member to serve. It is a good experience to volunteer with them.
★ Finally, it is most important to enjoy the volunteer experience and to remember that not all volunteer experiences are perfect. If one experience doesn’t work, don’t give up and you’ll surely find the right opportunity.
Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see great changes in people’s lives. As Mason discovered during his volunteer experience, “little things can change a person’s life for the better.”
【小题1】What can volunteering help people with?| A．Making a decision. | B．Seeing the world clearly. |
| C．Thanking other people. | D．Making people’s life better. |
| A．Start out quickly. | B．Organize a training meeting. |
| C．Invite a friend to be with them. | D．Join in a group with different values. |
| A．experienced | B．strict | C．young | D．polite |
| A．To encourage people to start their volunteering. |
| B．To tell people to make changes in their lives. |
| C．To introduce how to make achievements in volunteering. |
| D．To tell people how to keep on volunteering. |
In a primary school of Sichuan Province, kids are looking forward to cool hairstyles(发型) around a table.
“Most of the children live far from here, and they can’t go home until the weekend. It’s not convenient for them to have their hair cut,” said Yang. “
“At first, we didn’t know how to cut hair. Then we learnt it from online videos in our free time,” Yang added. “We even practised cutting each other’s hair.”
The teachers volunteer to cut hair every weekend in schools and villages.
| A．In this way, they can solve the kids’ haircut problems. |
| B．Finally, all of the teachers became good at cutting hair. |
| C．The teachers have also joined the Loving Parents team. |
| D．I hope they can study and live here in a clean and beautiful way. |
| E．Yang is a helpful person, and he’s always ready to help those in need. |
| F．Seven teachers set up a team and volunteer to cut hair for children in the school. |
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