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Cellphone users in the United States have contributed more than $11 million to Haitian earthquake relief through text messages in what is being called as an unexpected mobile response to a natural disaster.

The Mobile Giving Foundation called it a “mobile-giving record” for funds raised for a single cause. Donations are rising swiftly, as former President Bill Clinton and other politicians urge the American people to give.

Jim Manis, chief officer of the organization helping to manage cellphone donations, said it was receiving up to 10,000 text messages per second. The foundation said more than $11 million has been donated.

Cellphone users can donate $5 to Haiti-born hip-hop musician Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund by texting the word “Yele” to 501501, or they can donate $10 to other nonprofit organizations, such as the American Red Cross, by texting the word “Haiti” to a specified number, like 90999.

The donation is charged to a user’s cellphone bill.

The American Red Cross said it has received more than $ 9 million in donations from more than 900,000 mobile phone users.

“It’s beyond our imagination that we’ve received this amount,” said spokeswoman Nadia Pontif.

Jean’s fund had raised $2 million via text messages, according to Give on the Go, Yele’s mobile application service provider.

The giving is also being fueled by the popularity of websites like Facebook and Twitter, where users are urging one another to make donations using cellphones.

Wireless carriers(無(wú)線(xiàn)運(yùn)營(yíng)商) Verizon Wireless, AT&T Inc., Sprint and T-Mobile USA, a unit of Deutsche Telekom AG, have waived(免收) fees for customers wishing to send mobile donations. Carriers are also letting users know they are not taking a cut of the donations.

“There are no text messaging fees and 100% of the $10 donation goes to the American Red Cross, and every carrier is working through a solution to push those funds out faster.” Verizon said in a statement.

68. A mobile phone user can donate some money to Haiti by texting the word _____ .

A. “Yele” to 501501 to donate $10                    B. “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10

C. “Yele” or “Haiti” to 501501 to donate $ 5      D. “Haiti” to the American Red Cross to donate $ 5

69. The underlined word “fueled” in the ninth paragraph most probably means “_____ ”.

A. protected             B. discouraged      C. inspired             D. reflected

70. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?

A. Facebook and Twitter are two relief organizations from the USA.

B. Many American politicians force Americans to give donations to Haiti.

C. The American Red Cross expected to receive much more donations.

D. Carriers have promised not to take a share from the donation.

71.Which may be the best title for the passage?

A. U.S. Texting Raises $11 Million for Haiti Earthquake

B. An Unexpected Terrible Earthquake Hit Haiti

C. The American Red Cross Offers Help to Haiti

D. Wireless Carriers Donate $11 Million to Haiti

 

【答案】

68—71 BCDA

【解析】略

 

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When can I get a cell phone?

　　The answer is when your parents think you need one, though many kids seem to be getting them around age 12 or 13．some younger kids may have them because their parents see it as an issue of safety and convenience．For instance, a kid can call or text mom and dad when sports practice is over．And a cell phone can give kids almost instant access to their parents if something goes wrong or they need help．Likewise, it can give parents quick access to their kids so they can check on them and make sure they're OK．

　　If you do get a cell phone, work out some rules with your parents．Some plans charge you extra if you send too many texts or talk too long．Also hammer out some other details; When can you use your phone?When must the phone be turned off?And what will you do if someone calls you too often or leaves a mean message for you?You'll also want to make sure you take care of this new item in your life．Have a routine for keeping it charred and storing it in the same place so it doesn't get lost．And whatever you do, don't use it in the bathroom．We know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet!

(1)

Why do parents buy cell phones for their kides?

[　　]

A．

Because they think it necessary．

B．

Because their children are old enough．

C．

Because they have been suggested by the writer．

D．

Because they can be informed wherever their kids are．

(2)

From the passage, we can infer that ________．

[　　]

A．

it's too young for kids aged 12 or 13 to get a cellphone

B．

the author may have done a survey on kids' using cellphones

C．

the author is strongly against the idea of kids to have cellphones

D．

the author knows nothing about when children should have a cellphone

(3)

By whom is the passage most probably written?

[　　]

A．

A parent who has bought cellphones for his/her kids(s)

B．

Someone who runs cellphone business．

C．

A teacher who cares most about school safety．

D．

Someone working for children's education．

(4)

Which might not be a rule for kids with a cellphon?

[　　]

A．

Keep it on all the time．

B．

Make a call if something goes wrong．

C．

Don't use it in the bathroom．

D．

Take care not to lose it．

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When can I get a cell phone?

The answer is when your parents think you need one, though many kids seem to be getting them around age 12 or 13. some younger kids may have them because their parents see it as an issue of safety and convenience. For instance, a kid can call or text mom and dad when sports practice is over. And a cell phone can give kids almost instant access to their parents if something goes wrong or they need help. Likewise, it can give parents quick access to their kids so they can check on them and make sure they’re OK.

If you do get a cell phone, work out some rules with your parents. Some plans charge you extra if you send too many texts or talk too long. Also hammer out some other details; When can you use your phone? When must the phone be turned off? And what will you do if someone calls you too often or leaves a mean message for you? You’ll also want to make sure you take care of this new item in your life. Have a routine for keeping it charred and storing it in the same place so it doesn’t get lost. And whatever you do, don’t use it in the bathroom. We know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet!

 

 

1．Why do parents buy cell phones for their kides?

　 A．Because they think it necessary.

　 B．Because their children are old enough.

　 C．Because they have been suggested by the writer.

　 D．Because they can be informed wherever their kids are.

2．From the passage, we can infer that 　　　　.

　 A．it’s too young for kids aged 12 or 13 to get a cellphone

　 B．the author may have done a survey on kids’ using cellphones

　 C．the author is strongly against the idea of kids to have cellphones

　 D．the author knows nothing about when children should have a cellphone

3．By whom is the passage most probably written?

　 A．A parent who has bought cellphones for his / her kids(s)

　 B．Someone who runs cellphone business.

　 C．A teacher who cares most about school safety.

　 D．Someone working for children’s education.

4．Which might not be a rule for kids with a cellphon?

　 A．Keep it on all the time.　　 B．Make a call if something goes wrong.

　 C．Don’t use it in the bathroom.　　　　　　　 D．Take care not to lose it.

 

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