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“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 to encourage others to take their first step towards 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, and don’t add too much pressure. Even a few hours a month can make a big difference to 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/She volunteered a lot, and he/she 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 him or her.
Finally, it is 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.
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A. Every March. B. Every April. C. Every May.
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A. Making the first step.
B. Fear of not knowing others.
C. Worrying about meeting expectations.
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A. Start out quickly.
B. Invite a friend to join.
C. Organize a training meeting.
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A. Strict. B. Friendly. C. Experienced.
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A. To tell people to change their lives.
B. To encourage people to start volunteering.
C. To teach how to achieve success in volunteering.
“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 to encourage others to take their first step towards 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, and don’t add too much pressure. Even a few hours a month can make a big difference to 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/She volunteered a lot, and he/she 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 him or her.
Finally, it is 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.
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B
)1. When is National Volunteer Week held?A. Every March. B. Every April. C. Every May.
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A
)2. What is the biggest problem for people wanting to be volunteers?A. Making the first step.
B. Fear of not knowing others.
C. Worrying about meeting expectations.
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B
)3. Which tip can help someone who fears being alone in a volunteer group?A. Start out quickly.
B. Invite a friend to join.
C. Organize a training meeting.
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C
)4. What does the underlined word “veteran” mean?A. Strict. B. Friendly. C. Experienced.
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B
)5. What is the main purpose of the passage?A. To tell people to change their lives.
B. To encourage people to start volunteering.
C. To teach how to achieve success in volunteering.
答案
1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B
