Why do I volunteer with Big brothers / Big sisters of America? I have many reasons. Perhaps the biggest reason is that people once volunteered to help me.

Years ago, I was on the other side of the table. I was lonely and I felt lost. It’s a little embarrassing to talk about it now, but whatever the right direction in life was, I was going the opposite way. More than once, I found myself on the wrong path. If someone hadn’t stepped in when he did, I probably wouldn’t even be here now. I’d rather be in a prison or somewhere a lot smaller and deeper.

I’ve seen the work that big brothers / sisters have been doing all over the country and I’m pleased to be part of it. I’ve never done anything that made me prouder than my volunteer work. Big brothers and sisters helped me get over sadness and depression as soon as possible. Then, if I can help anyone like they helped me, I am willing to serve for as long as they will have me serve them. There are no words to describe the joy I get from helping somebody turn their life around. Every time I think that that’s me now, I’m proud and happy.

Volunteering is how I want to leave my mark on the world. I recommend volunteering work to everybody, especially to somebody who isn’t sure where they are going in life. Helping someone find their path is often the best way to find yours. Be a volunteer, and you will find your purpose in life.

1.What’s the main reason why the writer volunteers?

A．He has a lot of free time.

B．He is lonely and wants to be with others.

C．He wants others to know he is a good man.

D．He is grateful for what volunteers once did for him.

2.It is implied in Paragraph3 that the writer __________.

A．is eager to help others

B．often feels sad and depressed

C．hopes he will be helped at any time

D．travels around the country to help others

3.We can infer from the passage that the writer probably __________.

A．spent some days in prison

B．didn’t know his purpose in life

C．is dissatisfied with his life

D．doesn’t live a meaningful life

4.What is the writer’s purpose in writing this passage?

A．To share his past with us.

B．to ask for some volunteer work.

C．To encourage us to enjoy our life.

D．To call on us to do volunteer work.

 

【答案】

1.D

2.B

3.B

4.D

【解析】

試題分析：本文通過作者自身的經(jīng)歷告訴大家自愿者工作的好處，號召大家都來做自愿工作。

1.細節(jié)題：從第一段的句子：Perhaps the biggest reason is that people once volunteered to help me Years ago,.可知作者感激曾經(jīng)自愿幫助過他的人。選D。

2.推理題：從第三段的句子：especially to somebody who isn’t sure where they are going in 可知推斷出作者曾經(jīng)很消沉。選B

3.推理題;從最后一段的句子：Be a volunteer, and you will find your purpose in life.可知推斷出作者曾經(jīng)不知道自己的方向。選B。

4.寫作意圖題：從最后一段的句子：I recommend volunteering work to everybody, 可知是號召大家做自愿工作。選D

考點：考查社會生活類短文

點評：文章難度一般，但考查以主旨題推理題的考查為主，解此類題需要結(jié)合上下文提供的語境和信息進行簡單的概括和判斷。?

 

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