Efforts to reduce the damage from the huge oil spill(漏油)in the Gulf of Mexico are under way . How can you help ?A number of organizations are recruiting(招聘)volunteers.
The Deep Water Horizon response team is looking for help in identifying shoreline and animals affected . Oiled wildlife should not be captured but instead reported at 1-866-557-1401. To report areas with oil ashore or to leave contact information to volunteers in the affected areas , call 1-866-448-5816.
The National Wildlife Federation is looking for volunteers and support to help spot distressed or oiled wildlife , and to assist in the cleanup and restoration efforts along the coast of Louisiana. You can text the word “NWF” to 20222. That’ss donate ＄10 to the National Wildlife Federation through your phone bill.
United Way has launched the Gulf Recovery Fund . which is providing emergency assistance and long-term recovery support for the communities affected by this oil spill . Those who need help or want to volunteer can dial 2-1-1.You can donate to this fund by going to liveunited . org/gulfrecovery.or text the word “United” to 50555 to donate ＄10 from your mobile phone.
The First Response Team of America is working with the National Guard in Southern Louisiana to build dams to hold back the oil from the fragile coastal habitats . Their founder , Tad Agoglia —who was named a CNN Hero in 2008—has made their work on the oil . spill their top Priority(首位)until the disaster is contained.They are looking for volunteers . Call 941-388-3010.
AmenCares is providing medical care and supplies to oilspill victims along the Gulf , and is funding and assisting mental health assessments and counseling needs for the immediate and long-term health and mental health issues affecting children as a result of this disaster . Mental health experts are in great demand . The Children’s Health Fund can be reached at 1-800-535-7418.
小题1:If you see an oiled bird in the Gulf of Mexico . you are supposed to .
A．catch it
B．raise it at home
C．call 1-866-557-1401
D．shoot at it小题2:.If you text the word . “NWF”to 20222 with your cellphone , you will .
A．donate＄10 to the Nationas Wildlife Federation
B．get a free gift
C．donate＄10 to United Way
D．have a chance of winning a trip to France小题3:Which of the following organizations are providing medical care?
A．United Way and AmenCares.
B．The Deep Water Horizon and The National Wildlife Federation.
C．The National Wildlife Federation and The Children’s Health Fund.
D．AmeriCares and The Children’s Health Fund.小题4:We can infer that Tad Agoglia .
A．is a person with the social responsibility
B．is an engineer on dam –building
C．is the founder of AmeriCares
D．should be responsible for the oil spill小题5:If you are good at treating mental health problems and willing to volunteer ,you can dial the telephone number .
A．1-800-486-4357
B．1-800-535-744
C．1-866-448-5816
D．941-388-3010
