VOLUNTEER HELP WANTED, WORKING WITH NEW EVENTS TEAM

Gants Hill, London

We are looking for a few volunteers to work with us in the creation of a new events group which is needing help to expand and may lead to part-time or full-time work. Hours are flexible, and successful candidates will be working on social media and liaising (联络) phone calls with organizations and groups. Candidates must speak excellent fluent English.

VOLUNTEER EVENTS ADMINISTRATION

Westminster, London

We would like an enthusiastic and outgoing administration volunteer for our Events Team at our London Head Office. This opportunity would suit a well-organized person with an eye for detail and good computer skills. You will support our Events by sending thank-you letters, answering the telephone, and assisting with all aspects of event organization for 2 days a week.

LOVE MUSIC? WANT EVENTS EXPERIENCE?

Notting Hill, London

Oxfam Notting Hill Takeover are looking for volunteers for our music festival on 19th October 2013. The festival takes place in 5 places in Notting Hill. This charity event will be showcasing over 30 bands and DJs and playing all forms of music. We need a team of volunteers to assist us on the day in order to make sure everybody has a good time. If you want to be a part of a great event to help us raise money for Oxfam then please come along to our open recruitment session (招聘会).

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Hillingdon, London

Royal Voluntary Service is a national charity which delivers services through volunteers to help older people remain active and independent in their communities. We are growing our new Dementia Support Service in Hillingdon and need help from you! You will be required to have good communication skills.

1.If you want to work with the new events team, you should _____.

A. be confident

B. work full-time

C. speak English very well

D. have enough experience

2.In the Royal Voluntary Service, volunteers can _____.

A. communicate with older people

B. enjoy all forms of music

C. answer the telephone

D. work part-time only

3.All of the four ads were written to _____.

A. look for some volunteers

B. provide some job opportunities

C. introduce some new information

D. complain about volunteers’ poor service

根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。

How to communicate effectively

Effective communication is a must for everyone who hopes to be successful. It helps express your thoughts and improves your career prospects (前景) as well as strengthens relationships. Therefore, it’s necessary to work hard to improve your communication skills.

1.________

Before you are ready to talk to a group of people, you should think about what you are going to talk about. Although a printed copy of a speech may not be always necessary, highlighting a few important issues in your mind is a must. 2.________ And it reduces the possibilities of getting away from the main issues.

Choose your words

Choice of words is the most important part of any communication. Simple, clear words are appropriate for the issue you are discussing. Needless to say, words that could make your audience unpleasant are best kept out of the communication. Most people tend to be careful about their language while at work. 3.________ This may hurt your loved ones beyond your imagination.

Body language

Many people use body language by mistake and end up making a fool of themselves. Body language means keeping eye contact and using hand gestures only wherever required. 4.________ This will make your talk more of a stage performance and defeat its purpose.

Listen and concentrate

Communication is an exchange of ideas. Once you are done with your part, listen carefully to what other people plan to say. 5.________ Get rid of all distractions (分散注意力的事物) such as a phone before you begin communication. A distraction not only disturbs your focus, but it also causes your audience’s attention to wander.

A. Gather your thoughts

B. Prepare a copy of a speech

C. However, when they get home they often use colorful language.

D. This will help you remain focused throughout your communication.

E. If you are giving a speech, it is important that you focus on that activity only.

F. Effective communication is a gradual process and requires efforts on your part.

G. Remember, there is no need to speak every word with a gesture or facial expression.

完形填空

阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。

One day, my father drove his employer to another city for a business meeting. On the outskirts (郊区) of town, they ________ for a sandwich lunch. While they ate, several boys playing in the street passed by their ________ . One of the boys limped (跛行). Looking more closely, my father’s boss ________ that the boy had a clubfoot (畸形足). He stepped out of the car and ________ the boy, saying that he was able to help get that foot fixed. The young boy was ________. The businessman wrote down the boy’s name before the boy joined his friends down the street.

The man ________ and said to my father, “Woody, the boy’s name is Jimmy. Find out where he ________ and do your best to get his parents’ ________ to let him have his foot operated on. I’ll pay all the costs.” They finished their sandwiches and went on their ________.

It didn’t take long for my father to ________ Jimmy’s house, a small one that needed paint and repair. For almost an hour, my father ________ explained the plan to Jimmy’s parents. ________ , they looked at each other. When my father ________ they still weren’t quite sure about the generous offer from an unknown benefactor (捐助者).

Later, my father’s employer got in touch with the local government with a ________ to send someone to Jimmy’s home to ________ the family that this was a lawful offer. Soon, with permission papers signed, my father took Jimmy to an excellent ________ in another state. After five operations, his limp disappeared.

His parents watched in ________ as the returned boy stepped lightly toward them. They still could not ________ that a man they had never seen would pay a large sum of money to have a foot corrected for their son.

The ________ benefactor was Mr. Henry Ford, the founder of the Ford Motor Company. He always said it’s more fun to do something for people ________ they don’t know who did it.

1.A. waited B. paid C. prepared D. stopped

2.A. car B. town C. office D. restaurant

3.A. thought B. observed C. doubted D. worried

4.A. took care of B. got hold of C. hung out with D. caught up with

5.A. delighted B. satisfied C. interested D. relaxed

6.A. laughed B. apologized C. returned D. nodded

7.A. plays B. studies C. lives D. stays

8.A. determination B. permission C. help D. plan

9.A. chat B. ride C. meeting D. holiday

10.A. build B. decorate C. paint D. find

11.A. patiently B. briefly C. proudly D. calmly

12.A. Confused B. Excited C. Ashamed D. Tired

13.A. visited B. finished C. refused D. left

14.A. purpose B. decision C. request D. promise

15.A. warn B. remind C. argue D. convince

16.A. hotel B. hospital C. school D. store

17.A. anger B. fear C. amazement D. disappointment

18.A. agree B. admit C. prove D. believe

19.A. secret B. polite C. humorous D. cautious

20.A. until B. when C. unless D. If

短文改错

假定英语课上老师要求同桌之间交换修改作文，请你修改你同桌写的以下作文。文中共有10处语言错误，每句中最多有两处。每处错误仅涉及一个单词的增加、删除或修改。

增加：在缺词处加一个漏字符号（^），并在其下面写出该加的词。

删除：把多余的词用斜线（\）划掉。

修改：在错的词下划一横线，并在该词下面写出修改后的词。

注意：1. 每处错误及其修改均仅限一词；

2. 只允许修改10处，多者（从第11处起）不计分。

I’m a senior 3 student. The college entrance exams are in the way and everyone around us is trying their best to help me. At school, all the teachers work very hardly, encouraging us to build up our confidence. Wherever we meet with difficulties, they are ready to come to our help. Meanwhile, our school also did a lot for us. For example, the library stays open up in the evenings. At home, we are also taken well care of and our parents often tell us to have good rest. I’m very grateful to the efforts of our parents and teachers. I’m determining to try my best to prepare for the exams.

书面表达

假设你是李华，是校英语俱乐部的成员。英语俱乐部下次交流的话题是My Hero，请你写一篇英语发言稿，介绍你班身残志坚的同学——王跃。内容包括：

1. 他不能正常地走路； 2. 他对待生活和学习的态度； 3. 你敬佩他的原因。

注意：1. 词数120左右；2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。

Dear friends,

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

That’s all. Thank you.

---I’m planning to go to Kingdom of Cambodia this summer vacation. I think the trip will be exciting.

---___________, as it’s the rainy season then.

A. Yes, it will B. Of course not

C. You can say so D. It’s hard to say

The doctor tried to laugh my brother _____ his fears about the coming operation.

A. from B. against C. off D. Into

Smiles around the world _____ be false, _______ other feelings like anger, fear or worry.

A．must; hideB．shall; hiding

C. may; hideD．can; hiding

According to scientists, our mental abilities begin to _____ from the age of 27 after reaching the highest level at 22.

A．differB．shrinkC．failD．decline

Bears ______ fat stores throughout the summer and fall to have energy enough to last them through their winter sleep.

A．pack up B．build up C．bring up D．take up