①As soon as we got there, we first did a thorough cleaning.

　　②Upon our arrival, we first did a thorough cleaning.

　　(upon ＋n.)

　　2．一些人扫地、拖地，另一些擦窗户和洗衣服。

　　①Some swept and mopped the floor. The others cleaned the windows and did some washing．

　　②Some swept and mopped the floor while the others cleaned the windows and did some washing. (while 引导的并列句)

　　3．我们也意识到我们可以使自己对那些处于困境中的人有用。

　　We also realize that we can make ourselves useful to those in need．

　　第三步：连接过渡成篇

　　Our class planned to organize a voluntary activity on March 5th in memory of Lei Feng. After a heated discussion, we decided to get to a nursing home to do something for the elderly.

　　On March 5th, we set out early in the morning. Upon our arrival, we first did a thorough cleaning. Some swept and mopped the floor while the others cleaned the windows and did some washing. In addition, we gave wonderful performances for the elderly and taught them some daily English expressions. All the elderly had a good time with us.

　　We've really learned a lot from the experience. We also realize that we can make ourselves useful to those in need.

　　vⅠ.阅读理解

　　I am a taxi driver. One Monday morning, I had stopped at New York Hospital when I spied a well­dressed man dashing down the steps. He was hailing (招手) me. I waited until he jumped into the cab."LaGuardia Airport, please，" he said.

　　As always, I wondered about my passenger."What do you do？""I'm in the neurology department (神经内科) at this hospital." For some unknown reason, I decided to ask for his help.

　　"Could I ask a favour of you？" He didn't answer."I have a son, 16. He's doing well in school. He wants a job this summer. Is there any possibility that you might get him a summer job？" After a pause, he said，"The medical students have a research project. Maybe he could fit in. Have him send me his school records." He searched his pocket and handed me a card.

That evening, I pulled the card from my pocket."Robbie，" I announced proudly，"this could be a summer job for you. Send him your school records." He read it out loud, "Fred Plum, New York Hospital.""Is this a joke？" he said in disbelief. After I yelled and threatened to cut off his allowance, Robbie promised to send off his grades the next morning.