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Unit 2 I’ll help to clean up the city parks.
1. 有一个志愿者参加老年人的服务活动，他正在给一位老太太梳头发，结果不小心将老太太的假发
给梳掉了，场面十分尴尬。
2. 一位志愿者代替另一个志愿者去参加活动，结果他与活动主办方的负责人长得非常相似，后来一
位参加活动的老人看到他之后便大喊：“你怎么变成了领导？”
3. 一位志愿者在给学生讲解急救知识时，学生们问道：“为什么我们要唤醒昏迷的人？他们在昏迷
的时候会很安静啊！”
4. 一位志愿者教小朋友做手工，结果他不小心用胶水将小朋友手上的手帕黏住了，最后只能将手帕
剪断取下。
5. 一位志愿者在给动物喂食时，不小心将食物撒到自己身上，被饥饿的动物围攻。
6. 一位志愿者在慰问抗疫一线的医护人员时，不小心将送给医生的鲜花给压坏了。
7. 一位志愿者参加了一次环保活动，结果在清理垃圾时被自己的手套所绊倒，最后摔了个四脚朝
天。
8. 一位志愿者在救助流浪狗时，被狗咬了一口，最后只能去医院打针。
9. 一位志愿者在为学生辅导作业时，被一个不写作业的学生问道：“老师，为什么你这么努力，还
不如我这么不努力？”
10. 一位志愿者在为贫困家庭送去食品时，不小心将冰箱门给弄坏了，结果食品都融化了。
拓展阅读
（一）
【语篇来自二十一世纪学生英文报·试题原创】
A job well done
Whirrr. The deafening sound of a power washer echoed in the neighborhood. Earlier, my dad had bought a
power washer—and we were finally going to get our deck clean. After years of using a brush, we now had a high-
power, high-pressure washer: a little square machine that sprayed out a strong stream of water.
My dad took the first shift, and washed our upper deck. I watched in amazement as the washer simply leftclean wood—exactly the color of the paint originally. “Wow, our deck sure got dirty this year,” I thought.
However, that was exactly why we were cleaning—so that we could have sparkling floors outside once again. The
machine hummed along, and I decided to change before I had to start cleaning. I put on some light clothing, since
the sun was high in the sky, and a sunhat to protect my face from a sunburn.
I took charge of the lower deck. I could feel the machine vibrating the whole deck, and I nervously started on
a corner. It felt as if the whole deck would fall! But after a few minutes and no large cracking sound, I relaxed and
let the loud monotonous buzzing send me into a comfortable pattern. Left, right, left, right. Surprisingly, the paint
on the lower deck ended up being completely stripped off! It wasn’t that big of a loss though, since we were going
to repaint the deck anyhow. Left, right, left, right. Soon, I had made a large sized “hole” of unpainted deck.
I looked to my left—sigh. There was still a lot left to go.
The sun shined, and I kept going. Buzz, buzz. Left, right, back, and forth. Slowly, I moved from the top to the
bottom, from one end of the deck to the other. With the last bit sprayed clean, I jumped for joy! Finally, it was
done. I put away the machine, went inside and sat down on the couch, and admired my work. A beautiful deck,
nice and sparkling from all my hard work!
1．The author used ________ to clean their deck.
A．a brush B．the power washer C．a mop D．rags
2．_________ washed the upper deck.
A．The author B．The author’s motherC．The author’s father D．The author and his father
3．What does the underlined word “sunburn” mean?
A．紫外线 B．晒伤 C．阳光 D．日光浴
4．Did the author cause heavy losses when he washed the lower deck?
A．Yes, he did. B．No, he didn’t. C．It doesn’t say. D．We don’t know.
5．What does the passage tell?
A．A story of cleaning house. B．A story of cleaning garden.
C．A story of washing deck. D．A story of buying a power washer.
【答案】1．B 2．C 3．B 4．B 5．C
【导语】本文主要讲述了作者用动力清洗机清洗露台的故事。
1．细节理解题。根据“... we now had a high-power, high-pressure washer ...”可知，作者用清洗机清洗露台。
故选B。
2．细节理解题。根据“My dad took the first shift, and washed our upper deck.”可知，作者的爸爸清洗上层
露台。故选C。3．词义猜测题。根据“... and a sunhat to protect my face from a sunburn.”可知，作者戴遮阳帽是为了防止
晒伤，因此sunburn意为“晒伤”。故选B。
4．细节理解题。根据第三段的描述可以推断，作者洗下层露台时只是把漆刮掉了，反正也要重新粉刷甲
板，所以不算大损失。故选B。
5．主旨大意题。本文是一篇记叙文，叙述了作者和爸爸用买的清洗机清洗露台的过程。故选C。
（二）
【语篇来自二十一世纪学生英文报·试题原创】
Help in the garden
Where can you see some of the most beautiful gardens in the world? The UK!
Every spring, there is the Chelsea Flower Show in London. It is one of the most popular garden and flower
shows in the world. People show off their creativity with trees and flowers.
But you don’t have to be an expert to garden. Anyone can do it. This is why in Britain helping with the
gardening is popular with kids.
As a child my dad was the “master” of the garden. He often asked me to help him with the outdoor work. He
would mow the lawn as I watered the trees and plants.
Gardening is more interesting than indoor housework. It is relaxing as you hear the birds sing. It is also great
to see flowers grow from a small seed into a big plant. This teaches kids patience and dedication: two useful skills
for life.
6．There is the Chelsea Flower Show in London________.
A．every day B．every week C．every month D．every year
7．People show off their creativity with________ in the Chelsea Flower Show.
A．buildings B．grass C．trees and flowers D．leaves and flowers
8．The author helped his father with the ________when he was young.
A．housework B．outdoor work C．indoor work D．work
9．The author thinks that gardening is________ indoor housework.
A．easier than B．more boring C．as interesting as D．more interesting than
10．Gardening can teach kids________.
A．patience B．skills of work C．creativity D．imagination
【答案】6．D 7．C 8．B 9．D 10．A
【导语】本文主要讲述了与园艺相关的内容，包括伦敦的切尔西花展，作者的园艺经历及园艺的好处。
6．细节理解题。根据“Every spring, there is the Chelsea Flower Show in London.”可知，每年伦敦都有切尔西花展。故选D。
7．细节理解题。根据“People show off their creativity with trees and flowers.”可知，人们用树和花来展示他
们的创造力。故选C。
8．细节理解题。根据“As a child my dad was the “master” of the garden. He often asked me to help him with
the outdoor work.”可知，小时候作者帮父亲做户外工作。故选B。
9．细节理解题。根据“Gardening is more interesting than indoor housework.”可知，作者认为园艺比室内家
务更有趣。故选D。
10．细节理解题。根据“This teaches kids patience and dedication: two useful skills for life.”可知，园艺可以
教孩子们耐心。故选A。
（三）
（2023下·安徽八年级期中）I was doing the work in the garden yesterday. It was a soft evening and I was
making the most of it when I heard a neighbor’s voice coming from the path out of our garden.
“That’s no place to be sleeping!” he said.
I found there was a man lying on his back on the path with his eyes closed. I recognized him. I had seen him
doing the drunkard’s (酒鬼) walk along that path several times.
I stopped to walk out. “Do you need some help?” I asked.
He opened his eyes and said, “Probably.” Then he told me because of arthritis (关节炎) he couldn’t walk
well at the most of times. I thought I should do it when he asked to help him go home where he lived a few
hundred metres away.
I tried to let him walk under his own strength with me guiding him but that was getting us nowhere. It was
easier to carry him, but that would be a real insult (侮辱) to him. So, I held his left hand with my left hand and
grabbed his belt with my right hand. Then we started walking slowly.
On the way he told me his name, what he had worked as, what holidays he had been, how wonderful his
granddaughter was, what his wife’s name was — and what a hard time she would give him when he got home!
Thank goodness! His wife wasn’t in when we walked forty-five minutes back to his home.
If we wait until we feel good about helping before we help, then people will go unhelped and we will become
the ones who end up walking on by.
11．When did the story happen?
A．When the writer finished his work.
B．When the writer was walking on the path.
C．When the writer almost ended up his work.D．When the writer wanted to begin his work.
12．Who was lying on the path?
A．A neighbor. B．The writer’s wife. C．A drunkard. D．A gardener.
13．Why didn’t the writer carry the man?
A．Because he could walk well by himself.
B．Because it would be an insult to him.
C．Because it was only a few hundred metres away.
D．Because his wife would give him a hard time.
14．According to the passage, which is RIGHT?
A．The man was a talented person.
B．The man enjoyed having holidays.
C．The man’s wife was always kind to him.
D．The man loved his granddaughter very much.
15．What does the story want to tell us?
A．Work hard and you’ll have a better life.
B．Give somebody a helping hand in time.
C．Never give up when you meet difficulties.
D．Solve problems by yourself when something happens.
【答案】11．C 12．A 13．B 14．D 15．B
【导语】本文主要讲述了作者帮助一位因关节炎而不能走路的邻居。
11．细节理解题。根据“I was doing the work... I was making the most of it when I heard a neighbor’s voice
coming from the path out of our garden.”可知，这个故事发生的时候，作者正在工作，并且完成了大部分，
即将要完成他的工作。故选C。
12．细节理解题。根据“I heard a neighbor’s voice coming from the path out of our garden.”及“I found there
was a man lying on his back on the path with his eyes closed.”可知，躺在路上的是邻居。故选A。
13．细节理解题。根据“It was easier to carry him, but that would be a real insult to him.”可知，作者没有背
他，是因为作者觉得这对他是一种真正的侮辱。故选B。
14．推理判断题。根据“how wonderful his granddaughter was”可推出，这个人很爱他的孙女。故选D。
15．主旨大意题。本文主要讲述了作者帮助一位因关节炎而不能走路的邻居，所以本文的主题应是及时
帮助别人。故选B。
（四）（2023下·浙江杭州八年级期末）Dear neighbors,
Next Saturday is the Volunteer Day of our community. Here is the plan.
7:30 a. m: Meet at the Community Centre for breakfast.
8:00 a. m.—8:30 a. m: Decide which of the following organizations you’d like to work for. You can begin
thinking about what you may want to do now.
Happy Homes: It provides home repairs for people in need.
Elder Care: It sends volunteers to Old People’s Home. Volunteers can play games with the old people there,
or talk with them.
City Parks Association: It needs volunteers to help plant flowers and pick up trash（垃圾）in city parks.
These are outdoor activities, so remember to bring some drinking water!
Love and Learning: It helps children with learning disabilities. Read books out loudly to groups of children
and help them with their homework.
8:30 a. m. —9:00 a. m: Get on the bus for your chosen activity, and ride with the other volunteers to your
activity sites（地点）.
9:00 a. m. —12:10 p. m.: Work as a volunteer.
12:10p. m. —1:00 p. m.: Share lunch with your volunteer group.
1:00 p. m. —3:30p. m: Go on with your volunteer work.
3:30p. m: Get on the bus that will take you back to the Community Centre. You can talk with other
volunteers and share your experiences.
To know more information, please call 718—384—782. We are looking forward to your joining.
Central Community
16．What do volunteers for Happy Homes do?
A．They repair homes. B．They clean up homes.
C．They visit Old People’s Home. D．They care for children at home alone.
17．How will volunteers go to their activity sites?
A．By bike. B．By car. C．By bus. D．By subway.
18．Volunteers will finish their work at ____________.
A．1:00 p. m. B．1:30p. m. C．3:00p. m. D．3:30 p. m.
19．If you join the City Parks Association, you needn’t __________.
A．plant flowers B．feed the birds
C．pick up trash D．bring drinking water20．The writer writes this passage to __________.
A．ask people to do the Volunteer Day activities
B．show the importance of volunteering
C．describe a voluntary experience
D．tell people how to be a volunteer
【答案】16．A 17．C 18．D 19．B 20．A
【导语】本文是一篇通知，社区中心发布的关于志愿日活动的通知，号召人们参加志愿活动。它介绍了
志愿者一天的时间安排和活动安排。
16．细节理解题。根据“Happy Homes”部分“It provides home repairs for people in need.”可知，快乐之家
为困难的人们提供家居维修。故选A。
17．细节理解题。根据行程中“8:30 a. m. —9:00 a. m”部分“Get on the bus for your chosen activity...”可知，
志愿者做公交车去活动地点。故选C。
18．细节理解题。根据行程中“3:30p. m”部分“Get on the bus that will take you back to the Community
Centre...”可知，在下午三点半的时候，志愿者就可以上公交车回到社区中心了，工作就结束了。故选D。
19．细节理解题。根据“City Parks Association”部分中“It needs volunteers to help plant flowers and pick up
trash（垃圾）...bring some drinking water!”可知，志愿者需要种花、捡垃圾和带饮用水。故选B。
20．推理判断题。结合全文，根据最后一段“We are looking forward to your joining.”可知，社区服务中心
期待大家来参加志愿活动。故选A。
（五）
（2022下·八年级课时练习）Working as a volunteer gives you a chance(机会)to change people’s lives. If
you’d like to help but don’t have much money, you had better give away your free time.
Now more and more people, especially young people, would like to join in volunteer activities in their free
time. Being a volunteer means giving up your free time to do more good things for people. There are many kinds
of volunteer work, such as working with children, helping in an animal hospital and planting trees. When China
held the 2008 Summer Olympics, thousands of volunteers helped in that event.
Everyone can do volunteer work. Students often try to save time to do some volunteer work. But why do
students do this? Some do it because it can make them happy and learn something useful, while others want to
spend their free time in a meaningful way. Some students agree doing volunteer work helps them understand
themselves and others much better. Many students say it is a good chance to get to know more people and things.
They can make some new friends with different people. Nearly half of volunteers enjoy being healthier, and two-
thirds feel less nervous(焦虑的). So it seems that volunteering may improve students’ lives.Don’t you think so? Please volunteer your free time to help others.
阅读短文，根据短文内容，判断句子正（T）误（F）。
21．The writer thinks you can’t do volunteer work unless you have much money.
22．The writer thinks the 2008 Summer Olympics wouldn’t be a success without volunteers.
23．Some students do volunteer work because it can make them happy.
24．Being volunteers can help students learn more about themselves.
25．According to the writer, students must become healthier by doing volunteer work.
【答案】21．F 22．F 23．T 24．T 25．F
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了志愿者工作的大概内容以及学生做志愿者工作的好处。
21．细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“If you’d like to help but don’t have much money, you had better give
away your free time”可知，如果你愿意帮助别人，但是没有很多钱，你可以捐赠你的时间，所以题干的说
法“作者认为除非你有很多钱，否则你不能做志愿者工作”的说法是错误的，故填F。
22．推理判断题。根据文章第二段中的“When China held the 2008 Summer Olympics, thousands of
volunteers helped in that event”可推知，作者只是说志愿者在2008年夏季奥运会中提供了很大的帮助，但
并不是没有志愿者们，奥运会就不会成功，所以题干的说法“作者认为，没有志愿者，2008年夏季奥运
会就不会成功”是错误的，故填F。
23．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Some do it because it can make them happy”可知，一些学生做志
愿者是因为它能让他们开心，所以题干的说法“一些学生做志愿者工作是因为它能让他们快乐”是正确
的，故填T。
24．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Some students agree doing volunteer work helps them understand
themselves and others much better”可知，一些学生认为，做志愿者工作帮助他们更好地理解自己和其他人，
所以题干的说法“做志愿者可以帮助学生更了解自己”是正确的，故填T。
25．推理判断题。根据文章第三段中的“ Nearly half of volunteers enjoy being healthier, and two-thirds feel
less nervous”可知，几乎一半的志愿者们喜欢变得更健康，三分之二的志愿者感觉不那么焦虑，推知作者
只是认为做志愿者工作可能会使学生们变得更健康，所以题干的说法“作者看来，通过做志愿者工作学
生们一定能变得更健康”是错误的，故填F。
（六）
（2023下·湖南八年级期中）补全短文。根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳
选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In Yingxiu Town of Wenchuan, Qi Jianfeng attended the 10th anniversary(周年纪念日) of Wenchuan
Earthquake with hundreds of doctors and volunteers. 26Wenchuan was hit by a strong earthquake on May 12th, 2008. At least 69,000 people were killed and more
than 375,000 were hurt. 27 Soldiers and doctors quickly arrived in the area. At that time, they were saving
people and rebuilding(重建) homes. 28 he wanted to help those who had lost their families or homes. Qi
Jianfeng worked as a volunteer after the earthquake. He also listened to the local people carefully so that they had
someone to talk to.
Qi’s job lasted(持续) for three years. 29 but Qi kept on staying here. He saw the destroyed(毁坏的)
place become a new town. The beautiful mountains and friendly people made him prefer to work here. He got a
job and bought an apartment in Wenchuan. 30 He hopes to help people especially the young receive
earthquake training.
Although the earthquake broke many things apart, it brought everyone closer together.
A．It was easy enough to save the people under the buildings.
B．He never imagined what a big difference an earthquake made to his life.
C．Most volunteers have left Wenchuan,
D．He has remained in Wenchuan ever since then.
E．As soon as Qi Jianfeng heard the news,
F．Many people became homeless.
G．Qi Jianfeng was on his way to Wenchuan.
【答案】26．B 27．F 28．E 29．C 30．D
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了齐建峰在2008年汶川地震时，前往汶川帮助哪里失去家庭
的人们，并在那里定居的故事。汶川地震对他的生活产生了很大的影响，虽然地震毁坏了很多东西，但
它让每个人更加紧密地团结在一起。
26．根据“In Yingxiu Town of Wenchuan, Qi Jianfeng attended the 10th anniversary(周年纪念日) of Wenchuan
Earthquake with hundreds of doctors and volunteers”可知，此处指汶川地震对他的生活产生了重大影响，选
项B“他从没有想到，一场地震给他的生活带来了多么大的变化。”符合语境。故选B。
27．根据“At least 69,000 people were killed and more than 375,000 were hurt.”可知，此处是说地震带来的
伤害，选项F“许多人变得无家可归。”符合语境。故选F。
28．根据“Soldiers and doctors quickly arrived in the area. At that time, they were saving people and
rebuilding(重建) homes.”及“he wanted to help those who had lost their families or homes.”可知，此处是指听
到这个消息后，他想去帮助那些失去家庭的人们，选项E“齐建峰一听到这个消息，”符合语境。故选
E。
29．根据“but Qi kept on staying here.”可知，空处与此句形成转折，选项C“大多数志愿者都已经离开汶川了，”符合语境。故选C。
30．根据“He got a job and bought an apartment in Wenchuan.”可知，他在汶川找了工作并且买了房子，从
那以后一直待在汶川，选项D“从那以后他一直留在汶川。”符合语境。故选D。
（七）
【语篇来自二十一世纪学生英文报·试题原创】
Travel as a volunteer
Volunteering is hardly a new thing for college students. But how about volunteering in Africa?
Of course this conjures up stereotypes such as shabby accommodation, unmade roads, malaria and huge
expense. With young Chinese’s horizons expanding thanks to the country’s deepening integration with the
international community, volunteer work in Africa is gaining momentum.
According to Guangzhou Association of Youth Volunteers, during a recruitment drive in March more than
650 students applied for 18 volunteer jobs in the Republic of Seychelles in Africa.
“The number of college students applying to do volunteer work in Africa has increased over the years,” said
Yang Guang, a staff member of the Wuhan Youth League Committee. For Chinese volunteers their African
experience can be rewarding.
Pan Di, a 25-year-old from Tianjin Foreign Studies University, went to Kenya two years ago as a volunteer
English teacher in a ghetto in Nairobi, the capital.
It was a community of half a million poverty-stricken people. Pan was robbed upon her arrival. Verbal abuse
to foreigners was not unusual. Living conditions were even worse than she imagined. Pan admitted she felt
frustrated and disappointed.
“But my experiences there taught me to remain calm and collected in the face of adversity or even
mistreatment. Now I’m more open-minded,” said Pan.
Li Chen, a Shandong University graduate, found his experience of volunteer work in Africa more substantial.
He did volunteer work as a *publicist for AIDS/HIV in Tanzania last year. Li, 23, made new friends from
Canada and the US. They are veteran volunteers who travel around the world working with international
organizations and groups.
One of them recommended Li to a Guangzhou-based NGO as an intern and Li was later offered a full-time
job there.
“International organizations and NGOs of every kind have a presence in Africa. It is the ideal place to form a
network that would help your career in a related field,” said Li.
Zhang Qi, head of Sunshine Volunteer Group, based in Beijing, agrees that volunteering in Africa can berewarding.
He encourages more students to think out of box and to broaden their horizons in order to cope with China’s
international role.
“Many college students are either too busy studying or too confined to campus life to explore the world,”
said Zhang.
“Travel abroad as a volunteer is one of the best ways to open one’s eyes.”
31．How many students applied volunteer jobs in the Republic of Seychelles in Africa in March?
32．Which country did Pan Di go to volunteer as a teacher?
33．What did Pan Di feel when she arrived in Nairobi?
34．What did Pan Di learn from her experience in Kenya?
35．Who is the head of Sunshine Volunteer Group?
【答案】
31．More than 650 students.
32．Kenya.
33．She felt frustrated and disappointed.
34．She learnt to remain calm and collected in the face of adversity or even mistreatment.
35．Zhang Qi.
【导语】本文主要讲述了中国大学生志愿者走进非洲的故事。
31．根据“... during a recruitment drive in March more than 650 students applied for 18 volunteer jobs in the
Republic of Seychelles in Africa.”可知，超过650名学生申请了非洲塞舌尔的志愿者工作。故填More than
650 students.
32．根据“Pan Di, a 25-year-old from Tianjin Foreign Studies University, went to Kenya two years ago as a
volunteer English teacher in a ghetto in Nairobi, the capital.”可知，潘迪去肯尼亚做志愿教师。故填Kenya.
33．根据第六段的描述可知，潘迪刚到内罗毕的时候感到沮丧和失望。故填She felt frustrated and
disappointed.
34．根据“But my experiences there taught me to remain calm and collected in the face of adversity or evenmistreatment. Now I’m more open-minded,’ said Pan.”可知，潘迪在肯尼亚的经历教会她面对逆境甚至虐待
时要保持冷静和镇定。故填She learnt to remain calm and collected in the face of adversity or even
mistreatment.
35．根据“Zhang Qi, head of Sunshine Volunteer Group, based in Beijing, agrees that volunteering in Africa can
be rewarding.”可知，张琪是阳光志愿组织的负责人。故填Zhang Qi.
（八）
（2023下·八年级单元测试）It is a great thing to help others. First, you can learn new things. Second, it
can also make you feel good.
How can you do it? Helping through charities is a good idea. Charities are organizations that help others.
September 5 is the International Day of Charity.
You can help charities by giving your time, money or things that you own.
·Volunteering
Volunteering is to give time to help others without the pay. Some ways of volunteering are:
☆visiting old people to talk to them or help them
☆walking dogs at an animal shelter
☆cleaning up a park
☆helping some children. You can teach the children without life skills how to take care of themselves.
·Fundraising（募捐活动）
Fundraising is to collect or produce money to a charity to help others. Some ways of fundraising are:
☆making cakes or biscuits to sell
☆doing sponsored activities. For example, families and friends give you money if you finish a long walk.
·Donating
Donating is to give your things to a charity to help others. Some ways of donating are:
☆giving your old toys or clothes to a charity that helps sick children or poor people
☆giving your old books to a library.
So, what can you do to help others?
根据短文内容回答问题。
36．Why is it a great thing to help others?
37．Which day is the International Day of Charity?38．How many ways of volunteering are mentioned in the passage?
39．What is donating?
40．Is giving old books to a library fundraising?
【答案】
36．Because you can learn new things and it can also make you feel good.
37．(It is) September 5.
38．Four./4.
39．Donating is to give your things to a charity to help others.
40．No, it isn’t.
【导语】本文介绍了帮助他人的好处以及帮助他人的三种方法：志愿服务，捐款活动，捐赠活动。
36．根据“It is a great thing to help others. First, you can learn new things. Second, it can also make you feel
good”可知，因为你可以学到新东西，也可以让你感觉很好，故填Because you can learn new things and it
can also make you feel good.
37．根据“September 5 is the International Day of Charity”可知，9月5日是国际慈善日，故填(It is)
September 5.
38．根据“Volunteering is to give time to help others without the pay. Some ways of volunteering are”及以下的
内容可知，提到了四种志愿服务的方式，故填Four./4.
39．根据“Donating is to give your things to a charity to help others.”可知，捐赠就是把你的东西捐给慈善机
构来帮助别人，故填Donating is to give your things to a charity to help others.
40．根据“Some ways of donating are”及“giving your old books to a library”可知，把旧书捐赠给图书馆属
于捐赠活动，故填No, it isn’t.
