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Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS) is a non-profit organization founded in 1995, widely known as the leading organization in the field of international volunteering, with more than 4,000 volunteers each year. CCS has a worldwide staff(员工、团队) of more than 300 people, and operates in 12 countries, with administrative(行政的) offices also located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. It offers volunteer programmes in 12 countries in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and Latin America.
Cross-Cultural Solutions’ volunteer programmes in China are located in Xi’an,  the crossroads of Western and Eastern China, and the starting point of the Silk Road. Culturally, Xi’an is a mixture of the ancient and modern worlds. Home to the famous terracotta army, Xi’an was once the imperial capital of China. The city’s ancient history is embodied by the huge stone walls that surround the city centre, originally intended to protect the city from invasion. In the modern world, Xi’an is the largest capital city in Central and Western China. Today, with a population of approximately eight million, this modern city still reflects its rich history and culture.
China’s diverse population is well represented in Xi’an’s Han and other minorities. Volunteering in Xi’an will provide you with opportunities to connect with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, exposing you to the wide scope of Chinese culture, one of the largest and most ancient cultures in the world.
Through our cultural and learning activities in China, you will see the work of local artists, visit the site of the famous ancient terracotta(兵马俑) army, participate in weekly Chinese classes, and engage in lively discussions on Chinese culture and society. Activities may also include cooking classes or visits from experts in the practice of traditional Chinese medicine and a local painter skilled in the unique arts of Chinese painting and calligraphy(书法). Guest speakers may also cover topics such as Chinese folklore(民间传说,民俗;民俗学)and traditional Chinese music. Many volunteers choose to participate in regular visits to local universities to meet with students interested in English conversation and cultural exchange.
CCS offers the following programmes in Xi’an, China:
t Volunteer Abroad---- two to twelve weeks
t Intern Abroad---- three to four weeks
t Insight Abroad---- one week

About Cross-Cultural Solutions
l Founded in 1995, it is a (1)_______ in the field of international volunteering.
l It operates and offers volunteer programmes in 12 countries.
About Cross-Cultural Solutions’ volunteer programmes in Xi’an, China
(2)________
Xi’an
Past
It was where the Silk Road (3) _______.
It used to be the imperial capital of China.
Present
It has a (4)________ of about eight million, including Han and other minorities.
Conclusion
It is a city (5)_______ in history and culture.
(6) ________
Seeing local artists’ work
Visiting the famous terracotta army
Having Chinese classes (7) ________ a week
Discussing Chinese culture and society
Being visited by a local painter and experts in traditional Chinese medicine
Listening to (8)________about Chinese folklore and traditional Chinese music
Visiting local universities and meeting students who take interest in English conversation and cultural exchange
Benefits
Volunteers can connect with individuals from various (9)________ and understand many different aspects of Chinese culture.
(10)________of programmes
Volunteer Abroad, which lasts two to twelve weeks
Intern Abroad, which lasts three to four weeks
Insight Abroad, which lasts one week
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A.Popeye the Sailor
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C.A Mistake with Numbers
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A.They thought spinach made them strong.
B.They thought Popeye was funny.
C.Spinach had a lot of iron.
D.People liked folic acid.

A research group told people that spinach______.

A.made Popeye strong
B.was a green vegetable
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A.the head was very interested in her camera
B.the head wanted to learn to take pictures
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Which of the following is NOT right?

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