1. 高中基础 (2269 期 20150630) 4-5 版 Top Summer Volunteer Programs for 2015

2. Pre-reading 1. What’s your plan for this coming summer vacation?

3. Pre-reading 2. Did you have any experiences as a ? If so, what have you learned from your experience(s)? If not, what kind of volunteer program would you like to take part in?

4. While reading Complete the chart with one word for each blank. RouteVolunteer Activities Route 1 Thailand At the elephant camp, volunteers feed and _____1_____ elephants in the morning, and _____2_____ to look after them late in the afternoon. Route 2 India At the local _____3_____, volunteers teach children through _____4_____ games, and decorate and paint rooms. Route 3 Ghana For the _____5_____, volunteers work with local people to support _____6_____ projects. bathe learn orphanage recreational disadvantaged construction

5. While reading Answer the following questions. 1. When can volunteers have breakfast at the elephant camp? 2. How can we know that India is a country blending the past and the present together? After they finish feeding and bathing elephants in the morning. Through its multiple religions and magnificent architecture.

6. While reading Answer the following questions. 3. Why is decorating and painting needed at the orphanage in India? 4. Specifically, what do volunteers do in Ghana? Because it helps create a more home- like and enjoyable atmosphere for the orphans there. They dig, mix sand and cement, carry rocks, sand and bricks, fetch water, and paint the school buildings.

7. Language study Complete the sentences with the words in their correct forms. 1. He is one of the lead ____________ in charge of this project. 2. The time spent in the library the whole afternoon was very ____________. 3. She is much ____________ at dealing with tough customers than her colleagues. 4. I like the house ____________ with tall trees in this peaceful town. 5. There are ____________ ways to solve the math problem. productsurroundarchitecturevarietyskill architects productive more skilled surrounded various

8. Language study Translate each sentence with one phrase from the article. 1. 海边的清新空气对我奶奶的健康起了很大的作 用。 2. 毫无疑问，家庭成员的关系不如以前那么亲近 了。 3. 无论父母工作有多忙碌，都应该参与孩子的教 育。 The fresh sea air made a huge difference to my grandmother’s health. There is no doubt that the relationships between family members are not as close as they used to be. No matter how busy parents are with work, they should be involved in their child’s education.

9. After reading Which summer volunteer programs mentioned in the article are you interested in? Why? Exchange your ideas with each other in class.