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 (國際樂施會). 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 relief to war victims in Europe. When the war was over,Oxfam continued its work,sending materials and money to the poor throughout Europe. Since then,Oxfams have been founded in 12 countries,such as Oxfam America,Oxfam Canada,Oxfam Hong Kong and so on.
Twentyeight years later,a group of volunteers started Oxfam America. It was first in Washington, 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 is a member of Oxfam International. It works with poor people regardless of race,sex,religion or politics in their struggle against poverty and suffering. Every year Oxfam Hong Kong organizes Trailwalker to collect money for the poor in Hong Kong and some other areas in the world.
() 1. Why was Oxfam first started in England in 1942?
A. Because World War n happened there.
B. Because there were too many people.
C. Because Oxfam America moved to Boston.
D. Because Oxfam Hong Kong was started.
() 2. The underlined word “found” means “ ” in Chinese?
A. 找到 B. 成立 C.贊助 D. 施與
() 3. When was Oxfam America set up in the USA?
A. In 1941. B. In 1942. C. In 1970. D. In
1973.
() 4. In England,Oxfam does the following to help the poor EXCEPT .
A. organizing many charity activities
B. running many charity shops
C. organizing Trailwalker once a year
D. helping the poor with the money from the sales
() 5. The best title of this passage is .
A. Oxfam America B. Oxfam Canada
C. Oxfam Hong Kong D. Oxfam’s history
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Mayme Clayton collected books,magazines,
and letters written by African Americans.Her son,Avery Clayton,thought her collection was important. Unlike most books,these were rare and hard to find.They were written by writers who helped shape African American culture.
One book in the collection was written by Phillis Wheatley. Wheatley was a slave who wrote poetry. She was the Hrst African American to publish (出版) a book. Wheatley herself signed (簽名) the book in Clayton's collection. No one else owns a copy signed by Phillis Wheatley.
By the time she passed away at age 83 ,Mrs Clayton had more than 30 ,000 books by or about black people. Her collection also includes papers about slaves,photographs,movies,sheet music,and personal letters by black leaders and artists. It is one of the biggest personal collections of African American history and culture in theUnited States.
Avery Clayton's dream was to create a museum for his mother's treasures. Scholars say that Mrs Clayton's collection is very important. Without her work,part of African American heritage (遺產) would have been lost. “We didn't know these things existed，” says Sara Hodson of California's Huntington Library.
The collection's new home is likely to be in Culver City,California. Part of Avery Clayton's dream is to share the cultural riches his mother collected with others. He especially wants kids to have a chance to see the collection. “At present African American culture is being explained by pop culture ,” he says. “It's important to offer a more complete picture. ”
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Mayme Clayton and Her Collection | |
Personal information | ●She liked 1 books,magazines and letters written by African Americans. ●She 2 when she was 83 years old. |
Her collection | ●Compared with other books,the books she collected couldn’t be found 3 . ●The only copy written and 4 by PhillLs Wheatley was in her collection. ●She had a large collection,5 books,papers,photographs and other things by black leaders and artists. ●Her collection is of great 6 to African American history and culture. |
Her 7 dream | ●A 8 for the treasures would be created. ●He hopes to 9 the cultural riches collected by his mother with more people,especially with 10 . |
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