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 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 ho 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 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'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 help students improve their grades.
C．To organize sport activities for young people.
D．To provide partnership and fun for young people.
2．A volunteer is usually expected to work within a year for at least ________.
A．24 hours B．36 hours
C．48 hours D．72 hours
3．According to Emily's mother, this program may provide Emily with ________.
A．advice from her teachers
B．a new way to assess herself
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 needed a part-time job.
C．She felt a bit bored with her life.
D．She wanted to get a challenging job.
【語篇解讀】 本文是一篇說明文，介紹了Big Brothers Big Sisters這一活動的具體事宜及一些志愿者的反映。
答案
D 考查細節理解。從第一段的“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.”可知，這是一個成人志愿者給感情上脆弱的年輕人提供友誼和快樂的項目。
B 考查推理判斷。從第三段的第一句可知，志愿者們和這些年輕人每個月都會碰面三四次，每次都在一
到四個小時之間，所以他們一年最少也會碰面36個小時。
B 考查推理判斷。從第六段的內容可知，Emily的媽媽認為Emily可以通過不同的反饋而不是只依靠同學
們來估量自我價值。
C 考查細節理解。從第七段的“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.”可知，有時候只工作，不娛樂，
這讓Sarah感到生活乏味，這是她參加這個項目的原因。
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