Big Brothers Big Sisters is based on the simplicity and power of friendship．It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerable young people (ages 7-17) with a volunteer adult who can be both a role model and a supportive friend.
Volunteer tutors e 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 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 googled 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 is 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 fortable in being the wonderful, happy and unique girl she is!
【小题1】What is the aim of Big Brothers Big Sisters?A．To offer students public services．B．To help students improve their grades．C．To organize sport activities for young people．D．To provide partnership and fun for young people．【小题2】A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least ．A．24 hoursB．36 hoursC．48 hoursD．72 hours【小题3】According to Emily’s mother, this program may provide Emily with ．A．advice from her teachersB．a new way to assess herselfC．a new way to judge her schoolmatesD．more ments from her schoolmates【小题4】Why did Sarah want to get involved in the program?A．She used to be a volunteer.B．She needed a part-time job.C．She felt a bit bored with her life.D．She wanted to get a challenging job.【小题5】According to the passage, “vulnerable young people” are probably those who are .A．popular at schoolB．rather weak physicallyC．easily hurt emotionallyD．confident in themselvesD
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(答案→)D
解析：Bigger Brothers Bigger Sisters（公益项目）存在25年且遍及世界各地。其宗旨是通过老少联谊活动，加强友谊。从而帮助脆弱的7—17岁未成年人增强自信，把握人生方向。Emily就是其中的一个受益者。
【小题1】细节理解题 根据第一段的第二句话“It is a program which provides friendship and fun by matching vulnerabile young people (7—17) with a volunteer aldult…”，可以得知该项目宗旨是通过老少联姻活动，加强友谊获得乐趣。故选D。
【小题2】细节理解题 根据第三段第一句话可知，该项目的志愿者与未成年人相处的时间，一年中每月3—4次，每次1—4小时。所以B选项正确。
【小题3】细节理解题 根据第6段可知，母亲认为Emily参与这一项目可以让Emily获得不同的自我价值反馈途径，而不仅仅是一种方式(从同学中获得)。所以选B.
【小题4】推理判断题 从倒数第二段“I thought it would be fun for me to get involved in making time to do something …it is all work and no play.”可以得知Sarah觉得花点时间做别的事情是很有乐趣的。它也是一种工作方式（兼职）。故B选项正确。
【小题5】推理判断题 从第三段最后一句得知，该项目举办一些活动来培养vulnerabile young people的自尊感，自信感以及积极人生心态；从第五段得知Emily（vulnerabile young people的例子）在学校难以得到同学的认同；从最后一段最后一句可以得知Emily参加该项目以后受益匪浅，从此变成一个快乐而富有个性的好女孩。所以从正反两方面可推知C选项正确。