空中英语教室：甜甜圈日

A Day for Doughnuts

These sweet treats are a reminder to give

June.3

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In August 1917, World War I raged in northern France. American soldiers gatheres in the camps, trying to keep warm in the cold rain. Nearby, female volunteers from the Salvation Army fried doughnuts in steel helmets for the soldiers. More than just a hot snack, the doughnut was a sweet reminder of the comfort and safety of home.

Putting a sweet tooth to good use

Jump to 1938. To reach much-needed funds at the end of the Great Depression, the Chicago Salvation Army named the first Friday in June "Donut Day." On that day, free doughnuts were handed out on the streets of Chicago. With each doughnut came the chance to donate money to those who are less fortunate. This special day also honored the "lassies" who had served doughnuts to thousands of American soldiers during World War I.

Seventy years of charity

Today, June 3, is the 70th anniversary of that first Donut Day! And you can still get free doughnuts at locations worldwide on the first Friday in June. With each treat comes an opportunity to contribute to the good work of the Salvation Army. are a reminder to give

Word Bank:

rage (v) 激烈进行
Strong winds rage through these mountains every winter.

sweet tooth (n) 嗜吃甜食的人
Fiona has a sweet tooth. She likes chocolate, ice cream and anything with sugar!

fortunate (adj) 幸运的
Only the city's most fortunate residents can afford to live in the expensive neighborhood.

contribute (v) 捐助；贡献
Every month, Alex contributes a small smount of his salary to charity.

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