Countless people long to make a difference this holiday season, yet they don’t realize that opportunities to make a difference are everywhere. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Organize a blank drive

It is cold outside, but imagine how thousands of homeless people may feel without a home of their own, or even a blanket to keep them from the cold. Organize a blank drive for your local homeless, and ask around for donations!

Practice random acts of kindness

I’ll never forget the time when I went to pay for my Dr. Pepper, but the server resisted, saying my bill was paid by an anonymous(匿名的) guest. It’s this random act of kindness that restores my faith in humanity. Bless someone by paying for their drink at Starbucks, or praising them! If you live somewhere where it snows, shovel your neighbor’s snow out of their driveway for them! Whether it is as simple as praise or as complex as paying the bill, you’ll never know how far your impact will reach.

Say thank you

ust a simple thank-you can_________, especially if they feel like their work is never noticed. Cultivate（培養(yǎng)）a smile on their face by being sincere and grateful for all that they do.

Use your talents to help the community

The best way to show your appreciation for people is by using the talents and skills you have to bless others. For me, I love to coordinate（協(xié)調(diào)）events and write , and so my way of reaching out to the community is through writing articles and creating awareness about problems we face today. If you can bake, make some delicious cookies for people to enjoy! If you can knit, put your talents to use by making clothes for children in foster care. Any talent can be used to help the community in meaningful ways.

Wish you a happy, healthy and helpful holiday season.

1.If you join a blank drive, you can _________.

A. collect donations for the homeless people

B. bring a blanket to go on a trip

C. buy a home for homeless people

D. keep yourself from the cold

2.How did the author restore his faith in humanity?

A. He helps others

B. He often blessed others

C. He got help from others

D. He got praised by others

3.The underlined phrase “make somebody’s day” is to_________.

A. make someone feel grateful all day

B. do something unnoticed by people

C. make someone feel good all day

D. help someone to solve problems

4.What is the author’s talent?

A. Sewing

B. Writing

C. Baking

D. Knitting

5.Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?

A. Make a Difference in Your Holiday Season

B. Make the Best of Talent

C. Enjoy Your Holiday Season

D. Help Others in Need

1.A 2.C 3.C 4.B 5.A 【解析】試題本文主要介紹了如何度過一個(gè)有意義的假期。 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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