A
The holidays are a time to give. These charities — and many more — are looking for volunteers and donations. Read on to learn more about them. Then, talk to your parents about how you can help.
National Military Family Association
Each year hundreds of Americans serve both nationally and overseas to keep our country safe. This holiday season, we can help serve them. Through donations, National Military Family Association helps to support the wellbeing of military members and their families with scholarships, camp programs for kids, and more.
www.militaryfamily.org
Network for Good
The website allows its users to donate to charities and discover volunteerism. After the natural disasters, the Network for Good has provided a system of help and charity for those affected. The site also offers tips for kids who want to give. Click the link below to find out how you can help make someone’s holiday season shine bright.
www.thenetworkforgood.org
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Sometimes all it takes is one wish ensured to make someone smile. The mission of Make-A-Wish Foundation is to meet the wishes of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Through support and donations, the foundation has made dreams come true for hundreds of thousands of children.
www.wish.org
World Wildlife Fund
The World Wildlife Fund is helping to protect endangered species all over the world, and you can too! The WWF offers many ways to take part in, including the Species Adoption program. Those who “adopt” an animal will receive an adoption certificate and photo of their species. Anyone can support endangered species year round by buying WWF clothes and more.
www.worldwildlife.org
21. Which of the following provides service for soldiers?
A. World Wildlife Fund. B. Make-A-Wish Foundation.
C. Network for Good. D. National Military Family Association.
22. How does Make-A-Wish Foundation help children?
A. By developing their creativity. B. By treating their diseases.
C. By having their dreams realized. D. By teaching them to live independently.
23. What’s the purpose of the passage?
A. To introduce some charities to children. B. To show children how to be a volunteer.
C. To arrange some fun activities for children. D. To tell children where to spend their holidays.
【答案】21. D 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个慈善机构，介绍了这些机构的目的和网址等信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据National Military Family Association部分中“Through donations, National Military Family Association helps to support the wellbeing of military members and their families with scholarships, camp programs for kids, and more.(通过捐款，全国军人家庭协会通过奖学金、儿童夏令营项目等帮助支持军人及其家庭的福利)”可知，National Military Family Association为士兵提供服务。故选D。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“The mission of Make-A-Wish Foundation is to meet the wishes of children suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Through support and donations, the foundation has made dreams come true for hundreds of thousands of children.(许愿基金会的使命是满足患有致命疾病的孩子们的愿望。通过提供支持和捐赠，该基金会为成千上万的儿童实现了梦想)”可知，许愿基金通过实现儿童的梦想来帮助他们。故选C。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“These charities — and many more — are looking for volunteers and donations. Read on to learn more about them. Then, talk to your parents about how you can help.(这些慈善机构——还有更多——正在寻找志愿者和捐款。继续读下去，了解更多关于它们的信息。然后，和你的父母谈谈你能帮上什么忙)”结合文章主要介绍了四个慈善机构，介绍了这些机构的目的和网址等信息。可推知，文章的目的是向孩子们介绍一些慈善机构。故选A。
