One event that helps educate young people about things they can do for others is National Youth Service Day (NYSD). Every year on this day, organizations all over the country celebrate young volunteers, educate young people about how they can help their country, and invite them to participate in service projects. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell said, “National Youth Service Day honors young volunteers and is an invitation to others to join hands and do our part as Americans.”
Founded in 1988, NYSD originally took place on a Tuesday. Now the event lasts from Friday until Sunday so that more people can participate in it. More than 200 organizations work together to create thousands of projects each year. Millions of young people across the United States take part in these service projects.
Long before the event, people, community groups, schools, and nonprofit organizations think of ways to meet their communities’ needs. Then, they plan projects for young volunteers. Projects include bringing food to hungry people, tutoring younger children and helping senior citizens. During the event, young people from the community do things like planting neighborhood gardens and cleaning up local parks.
The organizations that contribute to NYSD believe that volunteering and community service are important activities for people of all ages, but especially for young people. Young people who volunteer are more likely to do well in school, vote, and contribute to charities. More important, they help other people and make the world a better place for everyone.

1. 1.

   The aim of National Youth Service Day is to _______.

   1. A.
      educate young people on responsibility
   2. B.
      invite young people to meet each other
   3. C.
      encourage young people to serve others
   4. D.
      celebrate the growth of young people
2. 2.

   On National Youth Service Day, young volunteers will _______.

   1. A.
      do some cleaning in public places
   2. B.
      prepare food for hungry people
   3. C.
      plant vegetables and fruit
   4. D.
      help old people to learn
3. 3.

   The purpose of writing this passage is to _______.

   1. A.
      warn young people not to affect their schooling during volunteering
   2. B.
      keep a record of how young people celebrate their festival
   3. C.
      introduce an event — National Youth Service Day
   4. D.
      advise young people to be cooperative when volunteering

One event that helps educate young people about things they can do for others is National Youth Service Day (NYSD). Every year on this day, organizations all over the country celebrate young volunteers, educate young people about how they can help their country, and invite them to participate in service projects. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell said, “National Youth Service Day honors young volunteers and is an invitation to others to join hands and do our part as Americans.”

Founded in 1988, NYSD originally took place on a Tuesday. Now the event lasts from Friday until Sunday so that more people can participate in it. More than 200 organizations work together to create thousands of projects each year. Millions of young people across the United States take part in these service projects.

Long before the event, people, community groups, schools, and nonprofit organizations think of ways to meet their communities’ needs. Then, they plan projects for young volunteers. Projects include bringing food to hungry people, tutoring younger children and helping senior citizens. During the event, young people from the community do things like planting neighborhood gardens and cleaning up local parks.

The organizations that contribute to NYSD believe that volunteering and community service are important activities for people of all ages, but especially for young people. Young people who volunteer are more likely to do well in school, vote, and contribute to charities. More important, they help other people and make the world a better place for everyone.

The aim of National Youth Service Day is to _______.

A. educate young people on responsibility

B. invite young people to meet each other

C. encourage young people to serve others

D. celebrate the growth of young people

On National Youth Service Day, young volunteers will _______.

A. do some cleaning in public places

B. prepare food for hungry people

C. plant vegetables and fruit

D. help old people to learn

The purpose of writing this passage is to _______.

A. warn young people not to affect their schooling during volunteering

B. keep a record of how young people celebrate their festival

C. introduce an event — National Youth Service Day

D. advise young people to be cooperative when volunteering

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One event that helps educate young people about things they can do for others is National Youth Service Day (NYSD). Every year on this day, organizations all over the country celebrate young volunteers, educate young people about how they can help their country, and invite them to participate in service projects. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell said, “National Youth Service Day honors young volunteers and is an invitation to others to join hands and do our part as Americans.”

Founded in 1988, NYSD originally took place on a Tuesday. Now the event lasts from Friday until Sunday so that more people can participate in it. More than 200 organizations work together to create thousands of projects each year. Millions of young people across the United States take part in these service projects.

Long before the event, people, community groups, schools, and nonprofit organizations think of ways to meet their communities’ needs. Then, they plan projects for young volunteers. Projects include bringing food to hungry people, tutoring younger children and helping senior citizens. During the event, young people from the community do things like planting neighborhood gardens and cleaning up local parks.

The organizations that contribute to NYSD believe that volunteering and community service are important activities for people of all ages, but especially for young people. Young people who volunteer are more likely to do well in school, vote, and contribute to charities. More important, they help other people and make the world a better place for everyone.

4. The aim of National Youth Service Day is to _______.

A. educate young people on responsibility

B. invite young people to meet each other

C. encourage young people to serve others

D. celebrate the growth of young people

5. On National Youth Service Day, young volunteers will _______.

A. do some cleaning in public places

B. prepare food for hungry people

C. plant vegetables and fruit

D. help old people to learn

6. The purpose of writing this passage is to _______.

A. warn young people not to affect their schooling during volunteering

B. keep a record of how young people celebrate their festival

C. introduce an event — National Youth Service Day

D. advise young people to be cooperative when volunteering

2009 is the year of what? Yes, it is the year of the Ox. But do you know that 2009 is also the year of the telescope? This year the world celebrates the 400^th anniversary of Galileo Galilei’s observations of the universe through an astronomical telescope. In 1609, the Italian scientist first pointed a “Dutch perspective glass” at the night sky and made discoveries that changed mankind’s conceptions of universe.

In honor of Galileo’s discoveries, the United and the I International Astronomical Union have declared 2009 to be the Inter national year of Astronomy (IYA2009)

IYA2009 is a yearlong celebration of astronomy. Its goal is to spread knowledge of astronomy’s contributions to society and culture and to inspire more interest in astronomy and science, especially among young people. The theme of the celebration is “The Universe, to Discover.”

One interesting objective of the IYA is to encourage more diversity in the field of astronomy and physics. IYAS organizers hope that the yearlong celebration of astronomy will inspire more females and underrepresented minorities to purse careers in science. An event that will help further that goal is 100 Hours of Astronomy (100HA) that will fall on April. This event aims to have as many people as possible look through a telescope. From April 2^nd to 5^th, millions of people worldwide will peer through telescopes to catch their first glimpse of the universe, just as Galileo did 40 years ago. Sidewalk astronomy events will give city-people an excellent opportunity to see the moon, the planet Saturn, and other objects in position for early evening observations.

Organizers hope that the activities of IYAA will “promote a greater appreciation of the astronomy.” So join the fun. Look through a telescope this year!

60. What does the article mainly talk about?

A. The celebration in IYA2009.

B. The activities on the 400^th anniversary of Galileo.

C. The event of 100 Hours of Astronomy.

D. How to spread knowledge of astronomy.

61. Which of the following is TRUE to the passage?

A. The IYA celebrations will fall on April lasting 100 hours.

B. IYS20009 is a yearlong celebration t honor Galileo’s Discoveries.

C. The aim of 100HA is to spread knowledge of astronomy’s contributions.

D. People worldwide will have a chance to peer the universe in 100HA.

62. What can you infer from the article?

A. More young people will take sciences as their career after a series of IYA events.

B. Minorities and females take no interest in astronomy.

C. People will have a better knowledge of the contribution of astronomy.

D. IYA2009 is the biggest event that takes place in the year of Ox.

63. What kind of article is it?

A. A news report.              B. A popular reading.

C. A tourist guide.             D. A science fiction.

2009 is the year of what? Yes, it’s the year of the Ox. But do you know that 2009 is also the year of the telescope? This year the world celebrates the 400^th anniversary of Galileo’s observations of the universe through an astronomical telescope (天文望远镜). In 1609, the Italian scientist first pointed a “Dutch perspective glass” at the night sky and made discoveries that changed mankind’s conceptions of the universe.

In honor of Galileo’s discoveries, the United Nations and the International Astronomical Union have declared 2009 to be the International Year of Astronomy (IYA 2009).

IYA 2009 is a yearlong celebration of astronomy. Its goal is to spread knowledge of astronomy’s contributions to society and culture and to inspire more interest in astronomy and science, especially among young people. The theme of the celebration is “The Universe, Yours to Discover.”

One interesting aim of the IYA is to encourage more diversity (多样性) in the field of astronomy and physics. IYA organizers hope that the yearlong celebration of astronomy will inspire more females and underrepresented minorities to pursue (追求) careers in science. An event that will help further that goal is 100 Hours of Astronomy (100 HA) that will fall on April. This event aims to have as many people as possible look through a telescope. From April 2^nd to 5^th, millions of people worldwide will peer through telescopes to catch their first glimpse (一瞥) of the universe, just as Galileo’s did 400 years ago. Sidewalk astronomy events will give city-dwellers (城市居民) an excellent opportunity to see the moon, the planet Saturn, and other objects in position for early evening observations.

Organizers hope that the activities of IYA will “promote (促进) a greater appreciation of the astronomy.” So join the fun. Look through a telescope this year!

65. What does the article mainly talk about?

   A. The celebrations in IYA 2009.       

   B. The activities on the 400^th anniversary of Galileo.

   C. The event of 100 Hours of Astronomy. 

   D. How to spread knowledge of astronomy.

66. Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?

A. The IYA celebrations will fall on April lasting 100 hours.

B. IYA 2009 is a yearlong celebration to honor Galileo’s discoveries.

C. The aim of 100 HA is to spread knowledge of astronomy’s contributions.

D. People worldwide will have a chance to peer the universe in 100 HA.

67. What can you infer from the article?

A. More young people will take science as their career after a series of IYA events.

   B. Minorities and females take no interest in astronomy.

   C. People will have a better knowledge of the contributions of astronomy.

   D. IYA 2009 is the biggest event that takes place in the year of Ox.

68. What kind of article is it?

  A. A news report.     B. A popular reading.   C. A tourist guide.   D. A science fiction.