Why do People Volunteer? In the past, it was thought that individuals volunteered strictly for altruistic（利他的）reasons. The good Samaritan（萨米利亚人，乐善好施的人）goes out of their way to aid a stranger. The solider goes back to save a fallen comrade. It was a noble thing for someone to lend a hand for the greater good of mankind. People help those in need for no reward or any grand show of gratitude. However, recent studies have indicated that there may be other reasons. Some people volunteer to gain career experience, to build their resume. They also volunteer to develop skills or learn new ones. In addition, volunteer work enables others to make contacts with people in their chosen career. Some people volunteer to build self-esteem, to make themselves feel better, to feel needed, to feel that they have a place in this world and to truly feel like they are making a contribution to society. However, I volunteer to give back to my community. I am grateful for the help I received from others. When I was in high school, I participated in the Upward Bound program. There I was influenced by the academic success of my tutors. I was challenged by them to exceed all of their expectations, and to broaden my horizons of thinking. Through Upward Bound I was able to acquire skills and opportunities that have helped me become the man that I am today. So I give back to enable kids to have the same chances that I have had. Volunteering is the ultimate payback to those who helped me on the road to success. I remember asking a consultant when I was in Upward Bound how I could repay him. He smiled and said, "Shawn, you can help me by helping others." That was a statement so simple, yet so deep in its meaning. The feeling that I can shape someone's life for the better is unexplainable. When I got my first volunteer position as a junior consultant at my local Boys and Girls club, I was eager to be a great role model for the kids. But things did not work out as I initially thought. After about a couple of weeks of volunteering, I felt that my efforts were in vain, because no one really appreciated what I was trying to do. It was a slow process and it got to be frustrating. By the time I had been at my wits' end and was ready to quit, it happened that the very day I intended to tell my supervisor of my decision I overheard some of the kids asking where I was that day. They said they liked having me around. My desire to give back to the community was renewed by the fact that I made a difference. I feel that you should not volunteer for the praise or to boost your resume. You should not do it because it gives your organisation a community service for some kind of quota（配额）. You should do it simply because it must be done. Yes, if there was not a need to volunteer, why would we do it in the first place? When we volunteer, we are ultimately filling in the gaps that have been stretched out by apathy （冷漠）and the need of the people. Some people are dissatisfied with those people that choose to volunteer for personal gain. I on the other hand am not. Yes, it is selfish of them to be under the guise of doing something for others when they really are doing it for themselves. But despite the fact that they are benefiting from volunteering, so are the people they are helping. It is the classic case of symbiosis（共生现象，互惠关系）and that is a good thing. After all we all win when we volunteer. So I pray everyone to find a cause and volunteer. Because not only will you be helping others, you will be helping yourself as well.1.According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT the reason why people volunteer? A.For well-built resume.B.For more experience.C.For challenges.D.For self-realization.2.Why does the writer volunteer? ①Because he wants to give back to his community ②Because there is a need and it must be done. ③Because he needs to fill the community service quota. ④Because he wants to shape someone's lifeA.①②B.②③C.③④D.①④3.Summarise in YOUR OWN WORDS why the author wanted to quit after weeks of volunteering, and what made him continue. (No more than 30 words)4.Explain the underlined expression "be at the wits' end" in YOUR OWN WORDS.(No more than 15 words)5.What is the writer's attitude towards those who volunteer for personal benefit? Find evidence in the passage to support your judgment. (No more than 40 words)6.What is the main purpose of this passage? A.To share personal experience of volunteering.B.To call on more people to volunteer.C.To argue for the benefits of volunteering.D.To introduce different kinds of volunteering work..
There would be no shortage ___volunteers who already acquired thenecessary skills to accomplish the task.
39. (2.0分) 8. Living without a car, they achieved better physical fitness from extra walking and cycling and gained a new perspective of the place they lived.A. 对B. 错
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This is the time for you to tap____ your own hidden strength and to discover where the true power of yourself is.
Section BDirections: In this section, you will hear two long conversations. At the end of each conversation, you willhear four questions. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear aquestion, you must choose the best answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D). Then markthe corresponding letter on Answer Sheet 1 with a single line through the centre.Questions 8 to 11 are based on the conversation you have just heard.8. A)To order a solar panel installation.C) To enquire about solar panel installations.B) To report a serious leak in his roof.D) To complain about the faulty solar panels.9. A) He plans to install solar panels.C) He saves 300 a year.B) He owns a four-bedroom house.D) He has a large family.10. A) The service of the solar panel company.C)The maintenance of the solar panels.B)The cost of a solar panel installation.D) The quality of the solar panels.11. A) One year and a half.C) Roughly six years.B) Less than four years.D)About five years.Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.12.A)At a travel agency.C)At an airline transfer service.B)At an Australian airport.D)At a local transportation authority.13. A) She would be able to visit more scenic spots.B)She wanted to save as much money as possible.C)She would like to have everything taken care of.D)She wanted to spend more time with her family.14.A)Four days.C)One week.B)Five days.D)Two weeks.15. A) Choosing some activities herself.C) Driving along the Great Ocean Road.B) Spending Christmas with Australians.D) Learning more about wine making.
2 Complete the sentences with the expressions below. Change the form where necessary.derive ... from single out aside fromyear to year take to see the light of day1 _______ the chat program, QQ has also developed sub-features like games, pets, ringtone downloads, etc.2 The number of students participating in online courses varies _______.3 When people communicate face to face, 60-70 percent of the meaning is _______ the non-verbal cues such as gestures and facial expressions.4 Which emoji would you _______ as the most useful one in your daily communication?5 Recently his grandfather has _______ surfing the Internet for health information.6 Unless you have a good literary agent, your script will never _______.
4 Fill in the blanks with the words givenbelow. Change the form where necessary.Each word can be used only once.editorial managerial masteryministry provincial recoverysecretarial treasury1 Careful and detailed planning, plus a strong______ hand, was an essential element inthe success of the book published last week.2 In terms of health, we must not forget that______ is brought about not by doctorsbut by patients themselves.3 Leadership doesn't just mean having a(n)______ position or being in charge ofa team; more importantly, you need to havepeople skills.4 Huangyan District of Taizhou City, over200 kilometers from the ______ capitalHangzhou, is well known for its mold industryat home and abroad.5 Several years after China launched the reformand opening up policy, local governmentsbegan to run schools under the guidance of the______ of Education.6 In my opinion, the ______ of anything,be it gaming or business, comes only frompractice, no matter how gifted a person is.7 According to the media, the U.S. Departmentof the ______ would most likely run outof cash if Congress fails to raise the debt limit.8 The primary purpose of this position is toprovide professional ______ services tothe CEO to support their day-to-day work.
Questions 12 to 15 are based on the conversation you have just heard.-|||-12.A)At a travel agency. C)At an airline transfer service.-|||-B)At an Australian airport. D)At a local transportation authority.-|||-13.A)She would be able to visit more scenic spots.-|||-B)She wanted to save as much money as possible.-|||-C)She would like to have everything taken care of.-|||-D)She wanted to spend more time with her family.-|||-14.A) Four days. C)One week.-|||-B)Five days. D)Two weeks.-|||-15.A)Choosing some activities herself. C)Driving along the Great Ocean Road.-|||-B)Spending Christmas with Australians. D)Learning more about wine making.
Which of the following statements about a trail balance is incorrect?A. Its primary purpose is to prove the mathematical equality of debits and credits.B. It uncovers certain errors in the journalizing and posting.C. It is useful in the preparation of financial statements.D. It proves that all transactions have been recorded.
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The increase in international business and in foreign investment has created a need for executives with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. Americans, however, have not been well trained in either area and, consequently, have not enjoyed the same level of success in negotiation in an international arena as have their foreign counterparts. Negotiating is the process of communicating back and forth for the purpose of reaching an agreement. It involves persuasion and compromise, but in order to participate in either one, the negotiators must understand the ways in which people are persuaded and how compromise is reached within the culture of the negotiation. In many international business negotiations abroad, Americans are perceived as wealthy and impersonal. It often appears to the foreign negotiator that the American represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation that can afford to pay the price without bargaining further. The American negotiator’s role becomes that of an impersonal supplier of information and cash. In studies of American negotiators abroad, several traits have been identified that may serve to confirm this stereotypical perception, while undermining the negotiator’s position. Two traits in particular that cause cross-cultural misunderstanding are directness and impatience on the part of the American negotiator. Furthermore, American negotiators often insist on realizing short-term goals. Foreign negotiators, on the other hand, may value the relationship established between negotiators and may be willing to invest time in it for long-term benefits. In order to solidify the relationship, they may opt for indirect interactions without regard for the time involved in getting to know the other negotiator. Clearly, perceptions and differences in values affect the outcomes of negotiations and the success of negotiators. For Americans to play a more effective role in international business negotiations, they must put forth more effort to improve cross-cultural understanding. [共5题](1)What kind of manager is needed in present international business and foreign investment? [本题2分]A. The man who represents a large multi-million-dollar corporation. B. The man with knowledge of foreign languages and skills in cross-cultural communication. C. The man who is wealthy and impersonal. D. The man who can negotiate with his foreign counterparts.
6. The children will now play some pieces of music that they ______ themselves. A.were taught posed C.accomplished D.worked7. While she waited,she tried to ______ her mind with pleasant thoughts of the vacation. A.occupy pose C.think D.intensify8. In the film,the peaceful life of a monk ______ the violent life of a murderer. A.is compared with B.is compared to C.is contrasted to D.is contrasted with9. ______ to pay for an order is simplicity itself. A.Use plastic B.Using plastics C.Using plastic D.Used plastic10. Additional time is required for cooking or ______ homemade dishes. A.chill B.to chill C.chilled D.chilling
Americans experience more food recalls (召回) today than they did five years ago, especially when it comes to meat and poultry (家禽). Meat and poultry recalls increased by two-thirds from 2013 to 2018, while food recalls overall went up 10%, according to the report recently published by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.Meanwhile, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates (估计) 48 million people get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from food-borne disease each year in the U.S. "We are looking for the farm-to-fork preventative solutions," said Adam Garber, the research group's consumer watchdog. "By doing that, we can protect people's health."Over the five-year period, poultry posted the most recalls (168), followed by beef (137) and pork (128). The report shows the most serious meat recalls are on the rise. Among meat and poultry, the number of Class I recalls has increased by 83%, nearly doubling. Class I, the most serious of the recalls, is issued when there is a reasonable probability that the food will cause health problems or death.53. When would Class I recalls be issued?A. When the food is likely to cause health problems or death.B. When there are too many complaints from customers.C. When the food problem lasts for five years.D. When the product quality is below standard.
Most children with healthy appetites are ready to eat almost anything that is offered them and a child rarely dislikes food (51) it is badly cooked. The way a meal is cooked and served is most important and an (52) served meal will often improve a child’s appetite. Never ask a child whether he likes or dislikes a food and never (53) likes and dislikes in front of him or allow anybody else to do so. If the father says he hates fat meat or the mother refuses vegetables in the child’s hearing he is (54) to copy this procedure. Take it (55) granted that he likes everything and he probably will. Nothing healthful should be omitted from the meal because of a (56) dislike. At meal times it is a good idea to give a child a small portion and let him (57) back for a second helping rather than give him as much as he is likely to eat all at once. Do not talk too much to the child (58) meal times, but let him get on with his food, and do not allow him to leave the table immediately after a meal or he will soon learn to swallow his food (59) he can hurry back to his toys. Under (60) circumstances must a child be coaxed or forced to eat.55（）。A. withB. asC. overD. for
Elder and weaker Mr. Mag paid_visits to his old friends.A. scarceB. rare()C. insufficientD. inadequate
If you_________in a job for several years, you may be able to accumulate a lot of work experience and skills that would be beneficial to your future career development.A. have workedB. had workedC. have been workingD. had been working
Whenever I have trouble ( ) many problems, I ask Jack for help.A. dealing withB. to deal withC. on dealing withD. deal with
The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, is perhaps the most popular set of novels of the modern era. With seven books and many successful films to its name, the series has gathered about 15 billion dollars in sales. How did the series become so popular? The reason can be broken down into several areas.The first book in the series was rejected 12 times before it was picked up by Bloomsbury—a small publisher in England. So receiving this contract was Rowling's first step to success. However, getting a book contract does not ensure the success of a book. The story was soon loved by children and adults alike. In light of this, Bloomsbury Publishing published a second version of the books with “adult” (less colorful and more boring) book covers. This made it easier for a full range of ages to enjoy the series.Another factor that worked like a charm was that the publisher and Rowling herself, through the books, conducted midnight releases, promotions, and pre-ordering more readers. Customers who feared that their local bookstore would run out of copies responded by pre-ordering over 700,000 copies before the July 8, 2000 release.What does the underlined word “releases” (Para. 3) mean?A. The activity that frees or expresses energy or emotion.B. The announcement about the book’s publishing information.C. The sales of books that is available only at midnight.
Dreams can be a rich source of ___________ for an artist. (inspire)
26)Could she picture him ___ politics with her father in the drawing-room at her home ?A. discussingB. to discussC. as to discussD. that discusses
Responsibilities ______becoming a father.A. charge forB. go withC. save forD. go through
Fill in the blanks with the words given below.Change the form where necessary.Each word can be used only once. budget defy dilemma diverseloyalty manipulate objectivePerspective tackle urge （1）The ____ of the "upright"message is to ask people to save，while the "permissive"message asks people to spend.（2）If you find yourself in a（n） ____ about what is the right decision for your career，speak to a career counselor.（3）It is important for parents to listen to their children's opinion because they may have a very different ____ on the things they've seen.（4）To cater for the different tastes of athletes from all over the world，the organizers of the Beijing Winter Olympics prepared ____ dishes.（5）If you want to save money for a rainy day making a（n） ____ is the first step you may want to take because it gives you a clear plan.（6）The Chinese legend goes that Yue Fei's mother tattooed four Chinese characters on his back to remind him of the importance of ____ to the nation.（7）When children are addicted to online games，they would often ____ their parents and stay online for hours every day.（8）The report goes on to ____ the technicians to take a more active role in developing the standards of artificial intelligence.
In some families,new adults and kids seem to slip in effortlessly, ____ they have been there all along.A. whileB. thoughC. becauseD. as though
1.A:Here is my business card.-|||-B: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B.Wonderful.Is it between-|||-school teams?-|||-C.Thank you for the nice party D.Thanks.This is mine.-|||-2.Alice:Is there any typical Chinese festival you celebrate every year?-|||-Bob: __-|||-A.Yes,the heat is killing me. B. I bet it will.-|||-C.It`s so stuffy and no wind at all. D.Yes,there are many.The-|||-Dragon Boat Festival is one of them.
These drugs are available over-the-counter without a(n)__________. （）A. infectionB. dosageC. prescription
23．有一串钥匙在沙发上。Aset of keys _______on the sofa./ There is _________on the sofa.24．问李老师要你的书吧。________Ms. Li ________yourbook!25．请给老赵打电话。_________Old Zhao ______13096935553..26．这条蓝色的裤子是他的吗？Isthis pair of trousers _________?27．我的父母在第一张照片里。_______________are in the first photo.28．谢谢你帮助我。Thankyou for ________________./ Thank you for _____________.29．那个女孩姓王。Thegirl’s __________is Wang./ The girl’s ______________is Wang.30．那只小狗叫什么名字？What’s__________the dog? / What’s ____________name?31．今天玩得开心点！___________today! / Have a good time today!32．这有两张漂亮的她家的全家福。Here_______two nice photos of her family.
We were always encouraged to focus on constructing the most out of the situation ______. A. at hand B. on hand C. in hand D. by hand
The coming of the railways in the 1830s ________ our society and economic life.A. transferredB. transformedC. transportedD. transmitted
Never before in my career _ _ of an assignment A have l frightened B had I frightened C had I been frightened D have I been frightened