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【题目】Volunteers give their time and money to help those in need. Those who cannot give time are encouraged to give donations to volunteer organizations. Nonprofit organizations around the world seek volunteers to feed the homeless, build houses and encourage people who suffer. Here are some of the well-known,

Habitat for Humanity

Founded in 1942, Habitat for Humanity has built over 400,000 homes and served more than 2 million people around the world. It helps create affordable homes for those affected by natural disasters and homelessness. Its goal is to achieve a world without poor or homeless people.

Peace Corps

Over 200,000 Peace Corps volunteers have worked in 139 host countries around the world. This volunteer organization began in 1960, working on AIDS relief, business development and information technology around the world. In 2011, 37% of it’s volunteers were serving in Africa, 24% in Latin America and 21% in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It aims to promote world peace and friendship.

Make-A-Wish Foundation

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a globally known volunteer organization seeking to help children with life-threatening (威胁生命的) medical conditions. The organization was founded in 1980 and has reached more than 193,000 children around the globe. Children with life-threatening medical conditions are selected to have a personal wish come true. This organization creates an unforgettable experience for a child in need.

Volunteers of America

Volunteers of America is a nonprofit organization that has helped over 2 million people in the US. It’s famous in the US for its human services programs for at-risk youths, the elderly and homeless people. Approximately 70,000 volunteers help this organization reach its aim. For over 115 years, it's brought meals, medicine and warmth to people in need in the US.

【1】What's the author's purpose in writing the text?

A. To appeal for volunteers and donations.

B. To explain how volunteer organizations work.

C. To give more information about voluntary work.

D. To introduce some famous volunteer organizations.

【2】What is the aim of Habitat for Humanity?

A. To remove poverty and homelessness.

B. To promote world peace and friendship.

C. To help sick children realize their dreams.

D. To provide free medicine for people in need.

【3】What makes Volunteers of America different from the other three?

A. The depth of its influence. B. The range of its service.

C. The number of its volunteers. D. The variety of its work.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】D

【2】A

【3】B

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍一些著名的志愿者组织。

【1】目的意图题。根据第一段最后一句Here are some of the well-known,可知，作者的目的是为了介绍一些著名的志愿者组织。故选D。

【2】细节理解题。根据Habitat for Humanity中Its goal is to achieve a world without poor or homeless people.可知，人类栖息地的目的是为了消除贫困和无家可归。故选A。

【3】细节理解题。根据Volunteers of America中It’s famous in the US for its human services programs for at-risk youths, the elderly and homeless people.可知，服务的范围让美国的志愿者与其他三种不同。故选B。