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Do you want to help the less fortunate around the world?Here are some charities that can help you do that.
K.I.D.S.
This large organization improves the lives of children living in poverty around the world.They provide new clothes,toys,books and other products,as well as shelter and medical care.They’re also extremely wellrun (运转良好的),spending 99.5% of their money on programs that aim at helping children.
Contact Phone:2122795493
Concern Worldwide US
This nongovernmental organization has been working towards reducing extreme poverty since its founding in 1968.Work is mostly focused on countries ranked in the bottom 40 according to the UN Human Development Report.
Contact Phone:35314177700
International Child Care
The Christian health development organization is working to reduce many of the causes of poverty in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.By providing important medical care for children and their families,ICC allows them to lead happier and healthier lives in less danger of falling into poverty.
Contact Phone:8007224453
VillageReach
Since 2000,this organization has worked to improve the developing world’s access to healthcare by working together with businesses,governments,nonprofits,and other organizations.They aim to improve local infrastructure (基础设施) in poor rural areas.This effort especially helps fight poverty by allowing faraway communities to lead better and more fruitful lives.
Contact Phone:2065121530
ACFUSA
This organization’s efforts are mainly aimed at ending hunger worldwide.Their work saves lives by fighting malnutrition (营养不良),especially in times of crisis.Programs try to ensure longterm solutions for that_purpose.
Contact Phone:9528549000
语篇解读 本文主要向我们介绍了五个致力于减少贫困的慈善机构。
21.What do we know about the organization called K.I.D.S.?
A.It has a very long history.
B.It focuses on helping poor children.
C.It doesn’t have many programs now.
D.It mainly helps the poor in rich countries.
解析: 细节理解题。根据K.I.D.S.部分的“spending 99.5% of their money on programs that aim at helping children”可知,这个机构主要帮助贫困的小孩。
答案: B
22.If you especially want to help fight poverty in Haiti now,which number can you call?
A.2122795493 B.35314177700
C.8007224453 D.2065121530
解析: 细节理解题。根据International Child Care部分的“The Christian health development organization is working to reduce many of the causes of poverty in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.”以及“Contact Phone:8007224453”可知答案。
答案: C
23.What does the underlined part “that purpose” probably refer to?
A.Reducing crises around the world.
B.Removing hunger around the world.
C.Providing various products for poor kids.
D.Improving nutrition in developed countries.
解析: 词义指代题。根据ACFUSA部分的“This organization’s efforts are mainly aimed at ending hunger worldwide.”以及“Programs try to ensure longterm solutions for that purpose.”可知,目的就是要消除饥饿。
答案: B
24. What do the organizations have in common?
A.They all mainly focus on kids.
B.They’re all extremely wellrun.
C.They all try to help fight poverty.
D.They’re all nongovernmental organizations.
解析: 细节理解题。根据文章内容可知,这五个机构都致力于减少全球贫困。
答案: C