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Briana, a student at John Fenwick School in Salem County, US, has a lot of free time. The 13-year-old girl used to hang out on the streets after school. “I know it wasn’t good, but I really had nothing else to do,” Briana said.
Briana was not alone. Many kids in her city had too much free time and nothing to do. To solve this problem, four school districts in Salem began a program called Big Brothers/Big Sisters. The program helps students make good use of their after-school time. Big Brothers/Big Sisters invites mentors to help students in grades 6 to 8 build healthy relationships and take part in productive activities.
The “Littles” and the “Bigs” are nicknames (昵称) for students and mentors. Most mentors are teachers. The “Bigs” and “Littles” usually meet once a week. They play games, share stories and go on trips.
The program has already helped many Salem students.
Briana’s mentor is the school principal (校长), Syeda Woods. Woods took Briana ice-skating, to pizza parties and for a visit to Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. “When I got out, I saw that Salem is a very small place,” Briana said. “The program helps me experience the outside world and see many new things.”
Kathy Jennings, 13, said she was very shy before, but now is much more open.
“In the program, I see my mentor as a big sister, not a teacher. I can tell her anything,” Jennings said. “And she has taught me a lot about making good decisions. I think it will make a big difference in my life.”
小题1:The program of Big Brothers/Big Sisters is designed for .

A．students aged 16 to 18	B．students aged 8 to 16
C．students in senior high school	D．students in grades 6 to 8

小题2:The underline word “mentors” in the second paragraph most probably means “ ”.

A．wise and trusted teachers	B．experienced police
C．community volunteers	D．careful parents

小题3:The purpose of the program is to help students .

A．live a full life after school

B．learn tips on shopping

C．have more free time

D．know more about the streets

小题4:The writer uses the examples of Briana and Kathy to show .

A．Syeda is an amazing principle

B．the success of the program

C．the colourful life in Salem

D．Briana was once very shy

A terrible earthquake ______ in Lushan County, Sichuan Province,______ about 200 people.

A．took place ; killing	B．was taken place; killing
C．took place; killed	D．was taken place; killed

Life in the city is quite different from _____ in the countyside.

A．it

B．that

C．one

D．those

CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Bay Village Branch, 502 Cahoon Road, 440-871-6392.
The Egyptian Pyramids, 7 p. m. Sept. 17. Join us as Don King, a long-time student of Egyptology,
discusses the pyramids and presents the possible theories of the construction, design and mysteries surrounding
these ancient wonders.
Join us as local Bay Village resident, Tom Bell, discusses his book “My Dad Is a Freak: a Memoir”, 7
p.m.Sept. 27.
Fairview Park Branch, 21255 Lorain Road, 440-333-4700 or cuyahogalibrary. org.
Dress for Success, 7 p. m. Sept. 17. First impressions count. Some job recruiters(招聘人员) use
appearance to determine self-esteem, respect, confidence and organizational skills. Learn how to dress to
emphasize your strengths and improve your employ ability. Registration required.
Music Study Groups, 1:15—2:45 p. m. Wednesdays, Sept. 19—Nov. 28. Explore current concert music
performed by The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall through informal lectures and listening. Classes are
designed for both new and experienced music lovers and are led by Dr. Rose Breckenridge.
Practical Herbs, 7 p. m. Oct. 3. Famous doctor Sarah Hurt will talk about growing, drying and storing
herbs and how to use them. Registration required.
North Olmsted Branch, 27403 Lorain Road. 440-777-6211 or cuyahogalibrary. org.
Job Club, 1:30—3 p. m. Tuesdays. Join Jim Hansen for helpful tips on resumes, job search strategies and
interviewing. Anyone who is job hunting or looking to change careers is welcome.
War of 1812, 7—8:45 p. m. Sept. 17. This year marks the 200 ^th anniversary. Professor Catherine Rokicky
From Cuyahoga Community College will give a presentation about the war, and immediately following we’ll
discuss the book “Mr. and Mrs. Madison’s War: America’s First Couple and the Second War of Independence”
by Hugh Howard. Registration required.
Olmsted Falls Library, 7850 Main St. , Olmsted Falls. 440-235-1150 or cuyahogalibrary. org.
Family Story-time, 7—7:30 p. m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 27. Join us for rhymes, songs, finger-plays
and a story or two. For children ages birth through age 8 with their caregivers.
Huntington Practice SAT Test, 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. Sept. 15. Follow up, 4—5 p. m. Sept. 26. Get ready for
college by taking a practice SAT exam. Discuss strategies to improve your score, and get tips on preparing for
the real exam. Registration required.
Imaginative Illustrations, 11 a. m. to noon Sept. 29. A hands-on drawing program where children exercise
their imagination while experiencing some basic techniques of cartooning. Grades K-5. Registration required.
小题1:There are many activities for you to choose on Sept. 17 EXCEPT ___________.

A．listening to a speech which is about the war

B．attending a discussion about ancient Egyptian pyramids

C．attending a program about how to reduce exam anxiety

D．learning about how to leave a good first impression on others

小题2:If you want to study some medical knowledge, you can call ___________.

A．440-871-6392

B．440-333-4700

C．440-777-6211

D．440-235-1150

小题3:If you want to learn how to educate your children, you should contact ___________.

A．Bay Village Branch	B．Fairview Park Branch
C．North Olmsted Branch	D．Olmsted Falls Library

小题4:In order to help yourself find a new job soon, you’d better go to___________.

A．Bay Village Branch and Fairview Park Branch

B．North Olmsted Branch and Olmsted Falls Library

C．Fairview Park Branch and Olmsted Falls Library

D．Fairview Park Branch and North Olmsted Branch

小题5:It is learned from the passage that ___________.

A．you can study music for more than one month in Fairview Park Branch

B．you can get the information about the four branches on the Internet

C．you can choose to take part in all the mentioned events in the afternoon

D．both Don King and Catherine Rokicky are college professors

A strong earthquake struck Lushan county, a district of Yaan, ______ more than 100 people and ______ hundreds of others, local authorities said.

A．killing; injured	B．killed; injuring
C．killing; injuring	D．kill; injure

Mo Yan’s hometown, Gaomi County is ______ most of Mo’s stories happen. It’s a place _____ has inspired him throughout his 31 year writing career.

A．that; that	B．where; that
C．the place; which	D．the place; what