《2025年暑假作业本大象出版社八年级英语人教版》

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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 chance 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 (期望). Some people fear not knowing anyone else in the group. Not having enough time also stops some from sharing their abilities (能力). 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 every 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. The person volunteered a lot, so he or she can help you increase (增加) 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 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 chance.
Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see great changes in people's lives.
根据材料内容选择最佳答案。
( ) 11. Volunteering can help ________.
A. make a decision
B. see the world clearly
C. thank other people
D. make a person's life better
( ) 12. What could be the reason to stop people from 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.
( ) 13. 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.
( ) 14. The underlined word “veteran” in the text means “________”.
A. polite person
B. humorous person
C. young person
D. experienced person
( ) 15. What is the purpose of the writer?
A. To tell people to make changes in their lives.
B. To encourage people to start their volunteering.
C. To tell people how to make great achievements in volunteering.
D. To encourage people to keep on volunteering whatever happens.

答案： 11.D 12.A 13.C 14.D 15.B