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【题目】Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship. It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching____________(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(反馈)  about  herself  other  than  just  relying  on  schoolmates  to  measure  her  self-worth.  ”

Sarah  wanted  to  get  involved  in  a  volunteer  program.  "I  paid  close  attention  to  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 provide partnership and fun for young people.

C. To organize sport activities for young people.

D. To help students improve their grades.

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

A. 24 hours    B. 72 hours    C. 48 hours    D. 36 hours

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

A. a new way to assess herself

B. advice from her teachers

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 felt a bit bored with her life.

C. She needed a part-time job.

D. She wanted to get a challenging job.

【5】According to the passage, ‘vulnerable young people’ underlined in Paragraph1 are probably those who are        .

A. popular at school

B. rather weak physically

C. easily hurt emotionally

D. confident in themselves