Efforts to reduce the damage from the huge oil spillin the Gulf of Mexico are un

Efforts to reduce the damage from the hugeoil spill(漏油)in the Gulfof Mexico are under way . How can you help ?A number of organizations arerecruiting(招聘)volunteers.

The Deep Water Horizon response team islooking for help in identifying shoreline and animals affected . Oiled wildlifeshould not be captured but instead reported at 1-866-557-1401. To report areaswith oil ashore or to leave contact information to volunteers in the affectedareas , call 1-866-448-5816.

The National Wildlife Federation is lookingfor volunteers and support to help spot distressed or oiled wildlife , and toassist in the cleanup and restoration efforts along the coast of Louisiana. Youcan text the word “NWF” to 20222. That’ss donate ＄10 to the National Wildlife Federation through your phonebill.

United Way has launched the Gulf RecoveryFund . which is providing emergency assistance and long-term recovery supportfor the communities affected by this oil spill . Those who need help or want tovolunteer can dial 2-1-1.You can donate to this fund by going to liveunited . org/gulfrecovery.or text the word “United” to 50555 to donate ＄10 from your mobile phone.

The First Response Team of America is workingwith the National Guard in Southern Louisiana to build dams to hold back theoil from the fragile coastal habitats . Their founder , Tad Agoglia —who was named a CNN Hero in 2008—has made their work on the oil . spill their top Priority(首位)until the disaster is contained.They are looking for volunteers .Call 941-388-3010.

AmenCares is providing medical care andsupplies to oilspill victims along the Gulf , and is funding and assistingmental health assessments and counseling needs for the immediate and long-termhealth and mental health issues affecting children as a result of this disaster. Mental health experts are in great demand . The Children’s Health Fund can bereached at 1-800-535-7418.

1.If you see an oiled bird in the Gulf of Mexico. you are supposed to      .

A.catch it              B.raiseit at home

C.call  1-866-557-1401      D.shootat it

2..If you text the word . “NWF”to 20222 withyour cellphone , you will     .

A.donate＄10 to the Nationas Wildlife Federation

B.get a free gift

C.donate＄10 to United Way

D.have a chance of winning a trip to France

3.Which of the following organizations areproviding medical care?

A.United Way and AmenCares.

B.The Deep Water Horizon and The NationalWildlife Federation.

C.The National Wildlife Federation and TheChildren’s Health Fund.

D.AmeriCares and The Children’s Health Fund.

4.We can infer that Tad Agoglia    .

A.is a person with the social responsibility

B.is an engineer on dam –building

C.is the founder of AmeriCares

D.should be responsible for the oil spill

5.If you are good at treating mental healthproblems and willing to volunteer ,you can dial the telephone number    .

A.1-800-486-4357            B.1-800-535-744

C.1-866-448-5816            D.941-388-3010

试题答案

【答案】

1.C

2.A

3.D

4.A

5.A

【解析】略