Question

Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power（力量） of friendship．It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable young people (ages 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend.

Volunteer tutors come from all walks of life—married, single, with or without children. Big Brothers and Big Sisters are not replacement parents or social workers. They are tutors: someone to trust, to have fun with, to talk and go to when needed.

A Big Sister and Little Sister will generally spend between one and four hours together three or four times each month for at least twelve months. They enjoy simple activities such as a picnic at a park, cooking, doing sports or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop self-respect, confidence and life direction.

Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations can be found throughout the world. It is the largest and most well-known provider of tutor services internationally and has been operating for 25 years.

Emily and Sarah have been matched since 2008. Emily is a 15-year-old girl who has experienced some difficulties being accepted by her schoolmates at school. “ I was pretty sure there was something wrong with me.”

Emily’s mum came across Big Brothers Big Sisters and thought it would be of benefit to Emily by “providing different feedback about herself other than just depending on schoolmates to measure(测量) her self-worth.

Sarah wanted to get involved(使参与) in a volunteer program. “I googled it and found out how to be a part of it. I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something because sometimes it is all work and no play.”

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been of great benefit and enjoyment to both Emily and Sarah. They love and look forward to their time together and the partnership has certainly helped Emily be more comfortable in being the wonderful and happy girl she is!

1.According to the passage, “vulnerable young people” are probably those who are _________.

A．popular at school B．rather weak physically

C．easily hurt emotionally D．confident in themselves

2.A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least______．

A．72 hoursB．48 hoursC．36 hours D．24 hours

3.Why did Sarah want to get involved in the program?

A．She felt a bit bored with her life.

B．She used to be a volunteer.

C．She needed a part-time job.

D．She wanted to get a difficult job.

4.What is the purpose of Big Brothers Big Sisters?

A．To offer students public services．

B．To help students improve their grades．

C．To organize funny sport activities for young people．

D．To provide partnership and fun for young people．

 

Answer 1

1.C

2.C

3.A

4.D

【解析】

试题分析：这篇文章讲的是Big Brothers Big Sisters这一组织的情况及其意义，它主要是通过把易受伤的年轻人和成年人志愿者组合在一起来给他们带来友谊和快乐。

1.由文章的第一段可知这个项目可以为这些孩子提供玩伴和乐趣。再由文章的第三段可以得知，这个项目可以为孩子们提高自尊，自信和生活方向。故选C。

2.

3.，所以选A。

4.

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