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【题目】

“Volunteering makes you look at the world differently. You see how little things can change a person’s life for the better, which makes everyone a better person.” Mason, a volunteer said.

National Volunteer Week started in 1974 and is held every April. It is a time to thank volunteers for their achievements. It is also a perfect opportunity（机会）to encourage others to take their first step toward becoming a volunteer. Making the decision to take the first step can be the biggest problem, because they often wonder if they will be able to meet the organization’s expectations. Some people fear not knowing anyone else in the group. Not having enough time also prevents some from sharing their abilities.

The following tips can help if you have some of these worries.

★Start out slowly, don’t add too much pressure. Even a few hours a month can make a big difference in someone’s life.

★Choose an organization with the same interests and common values.

★Take part in a training meeting for new volunteers, even if it is not asked.

★Work with a veteran volunteer. He volunteered a lot and he can help you increase the confidence and completely understand the organization’s expectations.

★Invite a friend or family member to serve. It is a good experience to volunteer with them.

★Finally, it is most important to enjoy the volunteer experience and to remember that not all volunteer experiences are perfect. If one experience doesn’t work, don’t give up and you’ll surely find the right opportunity.

Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see great changes in people’s lives. As Mason discovered during his volunteer experience, “…little things can change a person’s life.”

【1】What could be the reason to stop people taking the first step?

A.They don’t have enough time.B.They are prevented by their families.

C.They fear that their abilities are shared.D.They don’t expect to become volunteers.

【2】Which of the following can help people take the first step?

A.Start out quickly.B.Organize a training meeting.

C.Invite a friend to be with them. D.Join in a group with different values.

【3】The underlined word “veteran” in the passage means “ ”

A.politeB.humorousC.youngD.experienced

【4】What is the main idea of the passage?

A.To tell people to make changes in their lives.

B.To encourage people to start their volunteering.

C.How to make great achievements in volunteering.

D.How to keep on volunteering whatever happened.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】A

【2】C

【3】D

【4】B

【解析】

本篇文章是一篇说明文。通过阐述参加志愿者活动的益处以及如何帮助人们消除对参加志愿者活动的顾虑从而鼓励人们参加志愿者活动。

【1】细节题。根据第2段第4-6句“Making the decision to take the first step can be the biggest problem, … Not having enough time also prevents some from sharing their abilities.”可知阻止人们迈出第一步有三个原因：1.怀疑自己是否能够达到组织的期望；2. 害怕不认识小组里的其他人；3. 没有足够的时间。结合选项可知选A。

【2】细节判断题。根据第1点“Start out slowly, don’t add too much pressure.（慢慢开始，不要增加太多压力。）”可知不是快点开始，A错误。根据第3点“Take part in a training meeting for new volunteers, even if it is not asked.（参加新志愿者的培训会议，即使没有人要求。）”可知不是组织培训会议，B错误。根据第2点“Choose an organization with the same interests and common values.（选择一个有相同兴趣和共同价值观的组织。）“可知不是加入具有不同价值的小组，D错误。根据第5点“Invite a friend or family member to serve. It is a good experience to volunteer with them.（邀请朋友或家人来服务。和他们一起做志愿者是很好的经历。）”可知C（邀请一个朋友和他们在一起。）正确；故选C。

【3】词意猜测题。polite有礼貌的，客气的；humorous幽默的；young年轻的；experienced有经验的，有见识的。下文“He volunteered a lot and he can help you increase the confidence and completely understand the organization’s expectations.”句意是：他参加了很多活动，他可以帮助你增加信心，完全理解组织的期望；根据下文句意可知此句“Work with a veteran volunteer”句意是：与经验丰富的志愿者合作，故“veteran”的意思是：有经验的；故选D。

【4】主旨题。主旨大意题。通过最后一段第一句和最后一句“Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see great changes in people’s lives” “...little things can change a person’s life”说明参加志愿者活动的好处。可以推测出作者是要鼓励人们参加志愿者活动。故选B。