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【題目】 Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power 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,playing sport or going to a football match. These activities improve the friendship and help the young person develop positive self-respect, confidence and life direction.

Big Brothers Big Sisters organizations exist 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 March 2008. Emily is a 10-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（反饋） about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her self-worth.’

Sarah wanted to get involved 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’s 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, happy and unique girl she is!

【1】What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?

A.To offer students public services.

B.To help students improve their grades.

C.To organize sport activities for young people.

D.To provide partnership and fun for young people.

【2】A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least _________.

A.24 hours

B.36 hours

C.48 hours

D.72 hours

【3】According to Emily’s mother, this program may provide Emily with___________ .

A.advice from her teachers

B.a new way to assess herself

C.a new way to judge her schoolmates

D.more comments from her schoolmates

【4】Why did Sarah want to get involved in the program?

A.She used to be a volunteer.

B.She needed a part-time job.

C.She felt a bit bored with her life.

D.She wanted to get a challenging job.

Answer 1

【答案】【1】 D

【2】 B

【3】 B

【4】 C

【解析】【1】 細節(jié)理解題。由本文第一段的第二句話“It is a program which provides friendship and fun...”可知，這個項目通過年齡大一些的志愿者與容易受傷的青少年的交往以及示范作用重建他們的友誼與樂趣。其中friendship和fun是關鍵詞，而D項中的partnership和fun恰恰與之對應。

【2】 數(shù)字計算題。 由文章第三段可知，志愿者每次工作1至4小時，每月至少工作3或4次，并且至少12個月，可知志愿者每年至少工作36個小時（1×3×12=36）。

【3】 細節(jié)理解題。 由文章第六段可知Emily的媽媽期望讓她的女兒通過這個項目多方面衡量自己的價值，而不僅僅通過她自己的同學來衡量自己。其中“...providing different feedback（反饋）about herself other than just relying on schoolmates to measure her self-worth.”是關鍵信息。

【4】 細節(jié)理解題 。由第七段的最后一句話“...it’s all work and no play.” 可知，Sarah參加這一活動的目的是感到生活有點枯燥。