五、阅读理解
Do you know what Oxfam is? Where was it started? How many branches does it have now?
“Oxfam” is the short form for the Oxford Committee for Famine Relief. It is an international organization to help the poor all over the world. It was started in 1942 in England during the Second World War to provide help for war victims (受害者) in Europe. When the war was over, Oxfam continued its work, sending materials and money to the poor throughout Europe. Since then, branches of Oxfam have been founded in 12 countries and regions (地区), such as Oxfam America, Oxfam Canada, Oxfam Hong Kong and so on.
Twenty - eight years later, a group of volunteers started Oxfam America. It was first in Washington, D. C., then in 1973 Oxfam America moved to Boston. In England, Oxfam organizes many charity activities every year to raise money. It also runs many charity shops. The shops receive things donated by people and sell them to those who need them. The money from the sales will be used to help the homeless and the poor in different parts of the world.
Oxfam Hong Kong from China is a member of Oxfam International. Every year Oxfam Hong Kong organizes Trailwalker to collect money for the poor in China and some other areas in the world.
() 1. How does the writer start the passage?
A. By giving numbers.
B. By telling a story.
C. By showing a picture.
D. By asking questions.
() 2. Why was Oxfam first started in England in 1942?
A. Because there was a war there.
B. Because there were too many people.
C. Because Oxfam America moved to Boston.
D. Because Oxfam Hong Kong was started.
() 3. When was Oxfam America set up in the USA?
A. In 1941.
B. In 1942.
C. In 1970.
D. In 1973.
() 4. The best title for this passage is “”.
A. Oxfam America
B. Oxfam Canada
C. Oxfam UK
D. Oxfam’s History

1.D 2.A 3.C 4.D