题目内容：

For many people, the holidays are about helping the unfortunate. ________ than buy presents for each other, a group of friends in a snowboard (滑雪板) group like to go to their_________homeless shelters and give people there a day to ________. They begin preparing at the start of the snow season by _______ people who come to the mountain to ________ clothing like jackets, boots, gloves and hats. Then the group ________ the shelters to distribute (分发) the things. Jay, 18, one of the ________, says “We tell them, ‘Now you guys are coming with us and we’re going to teach you how to ________ or snowboard all day for free.’ It’s wonderful to know that we are able to take the pressure in their lives ________ their minds for one day.”

For this group, working together to help the homeless makes their relation ________. They feel like part of each other’s lives in a _______way.

It may sound no wonder until you try it, but doing something of charity can really help you ________ better about giving. That’s because it benefits the ________ as well as the receiver－you’re left with a feeling of belonging and being connected. ________ to help an organization or group that fits with your ________ and the things you believe in. If you love children, buy a present for a child in need. ________ animals are your thing, talk to your local animal shelters－many distribute pet food to low-income pet ________ over the holidays. If you _______ your grandparents and would like to spend time with the elderly, ________ out at a nursing home over the holidays. Or share a special skill. If you’re good with your ________, you can help build or paint housing for people in need.

You don’t have to wait for chance to help. By using whatever you have, you can make the world a better place to live in.

1.A. Other    B. More    C. Rather    D. Less

2.A. favorite    B. unique    C. foreign    D. local

3.A. remember    B. forget    C. forgive    D. devote

4.A. calling off    B. calling on    C. calling in    D. calling for

5.A. donate    B. raise    C. fetch    D. throw

6.A. rebuild    B. consult    C. recommend    D. visit

7.A. designers    B. neighbors    C. organizers    D. observers

8.A. ski    B. compete    C. sail    D. perform

9.A. for    B. in    C. off    D. against

10.A. fancier    B. stronger    C. healthier    D. purer

11.A. useful    B. hopeful    C. powerful    D. meaningful

12.A. live    B. analyze    C. learn    D. benefit

13.A. giver    B. visitor    C. conductor    D. user

14.A. Promise    B. Refuse    C. Tend    D. Choose

15.A. aims    B. values    C. dreams    D. experiences

16.A. If    B. Unless    C. Once    D. While

17.A. sellers    B. bosses    C. shopkeepers    D. owners

18.A. ignore    B. defend    C. miss    D. dislike

19.A. look    B. help    C. find    D. send

20.A. eyes    B. minds    C. hands    D. ideas