children's hospital and hand out stuffed animals or treats to children who need the extra cheer. Ask your kids to pick out a gift they think a kid like them would love.

　　Volunteer at an animal shelter.

　　It's important to keep your family and friends in mind during the holidays, but don't forget the animals! Hundreds of homeless animals need your time, love, and hugs, too. Take your son or daughter to an animal shelter to volunteer for a day, or sign up to volunteer once a week to spread the love throughout the year. And if your family is ready for a pet, adopt one of your own!

　　Donate money or volunteer at a women's shelter or an orphanage.

　　Give a Thanksgiving gift to one or more of the shelters or homes in your community. Your gift can be anything from a turkey to a homemade decoration or a toy. For an extra­special gift, take time out of your busy holiday schedule and help out by serving food at a homeless shelter. You undoubtedly will brighten many spirits, including your own.

　　Invite extra guests to join your family for dinner.

　　The holidays are a time for giving and togetherness. If you know someone who will be alone for the holidays, make them feel loved by inviting them to your family's holiday dinner this year. The more, the merrier!

　　语篇解读：本文提倡我们在感恩节时教会孩子这样感恩：看望病人、在动物收容所当志愿者、去收容所或孤儿院做志愿者或捐钱、邀请独居者去家里聚餐等。

　　5．What does this passage mainly about?

　　A．How to give thanks this Thanksgiving.

　　B．What to do when visiting a hospital.

　　C．Ways to care for your neighbors.

　　D．What Thanksgiving is about.

　　解析：选A　主旨大意题。根据第一段第二、三句可知本文主要告诉读者如何在感恩节通过做善事来感恩，故选A项。

　　6．Who might be interested in this passage?

　　A．Scientists.　　　　　　 B．Artists.

　　C．Managers D．Parents.

　　解析：选D　推理判断题。根据第一段第三句中的"your children"以及第二段最后一句中的"your kids"等可知本文的潜在读者群为父母，故选D项。

　　7．Which of the following is RIGHT?

　　A．We can let our kids ask for gifts from others.

B．We can adopt one homeless animal if we're ready.