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Do you know what Oxfam is? Where was it started? How many branches does it have now?

"Oxfam" is the short form for the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief (全國饑荒救濟(jì)委員會). It is an international organization to help the poor all over the world. It was started in 1942 in England during the Second World War to provide relief to war victims in Europe. When the war was over, Oxfam continued its work, sending materials and money to the poor throughout Europe. Since then, Oxfams have been founded in 12 countries, such as Oxfam America, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam Hong Kong and so on.

Twenty-eight years later, a group of volunteers started Oxfam America. It was first in Washington, DC, then in 1973 Oxfam America moved to Boston. In England, Oxfam organizes many charity activities every year to raise money. It also runs many charity shops. The shops receive things donated by people and sell them to those who need them. The money from the sales will be used to help the homeless and the poor in different parts of the world.

Oxfam Hong Kong is a member of Oxfam International. Every year Oxfam Hong Kong organizes Trailwalker to collect money for the poor in Hong Kong and some other areas in the world.

1.Why was Oxfam first started in England in 1942?

A. Because World War II happened there. B. Because there were too many people.

C. Because Oxfam America moved to Boston. D. Because Oxfam Hong Kong was started.

2.What does the underlined word “founded” mean in Chinese?

A. 找到 B. 成立 C. 贊助 D. 施與

3.When was Oxfam America set up in the USA?

A. In 1941. B. In 1942. C. In 1970. D. In 1973.

4.In England, Oxfam does the following to help the poor except ____.

A. Organizing many charity activities B. Running many charity shops

C. Organizaing Trailwalker once a year D. Helping the poor with the money from the sales

5.The best title of this passage is ____.

A. Oxfam America B. Oxfam Canada C. Oxfam Hong Kong D. Oxfam’s history

1.A 2.B 3.C 4.C 5.D 【解析】本文主要介紹Oxfam，它是全國饑荒救濟(jì)委員會的簡稱。它是一個幫助全世界窮人的國際組織。在第二次世界大戰(zhàn)期間的1942，成立于英國，為歐洲戰(zhàn)爭受害者提供救濟(jì)。戰(zhàn)爭結(jié)束后，樂施會繼續(xù)工作，向全歐洲的窮人送物資和錢。此后，樂施會在12個國家建立了分支，如美國樂施會，樂施會加拿大、香港樂施會等。在英國，樂施會每年舉辦許多慈善活...

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