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Are you stuck in a rut(车辙)and looking for a change? Fed up of seeing hungry, poor faces on your TV screen and want to do something to help? Perhaps you’ve considered volunteering overseas but ruled it out because you thought you were too old, couldn’t commit enough time, or have a family. If so, think again.

“Over the past five years it has become far safer --- and more professionally acceptable --- to take up a job volunteering overseas,” says David Stitt, managing director of Gap Year for Grown Ups, a company catering for volunteers in their late 20s and upwards. “While 10 years ago intrepid souls took financial and personal risks in volunteering abroad, now several organizations exist to make the experience safe and well-organized.

Nowadays, universities and business encourage overseas volunteering among students and employees. Entire families can volunteer abroad, and agencies are employing more disabled and retired people. A prosperous “humanitarian tourism” industry has sprung up; thousands of UK citizens will do some form of overseas volunteering this year.

“Some volunteering jobs are easier to find than others,” explains Kevin Cusack, from a volunteer advice agency. “If you can speak English, it’s not too hard to land a job teaching English, even without a qualification, and those who enjoy working with children should be able to find child care work.” zxxk

Whether your interest is rainforests or women’s rights, you can find a volunteer position to suit you. But be warned: unless you have relevant skills or existing overseas development experience, it’s going to cost. Just how much depends on the location and length of the position, but you should budget for somewhere between £1,500 and £6,000.

“Having to pay to volunteer may sound paradoxical (矛盾的), but it’s the best way to ensure you get a position that benefits the local community while matching your interests and skills,” explains Cusack.  “You can also discuss the time you want to commit to a project --- many positions can fit into a holiday or even a weekend.”

1.The underlined words “intrepid souls” in Paragraph 2 most probably refers to ___________.

A.companies        B.volunteers         C.fighters           D.students

2.In Kevin Cusack’s opinion, paying to volunteer overseas ___________.

A.must be incredible and unrealistic

B.can help volunteers learn more about another culture

C.may benefit both volunteers and the community they work in

D.needs confidence, courage and determination

3.What can we learn from the text?

A.Disabled people can also take up a job volunteering overseas.

B.In the past no one could take up a job volunteering overseas.

C.“Humanitarian tourism” industry is in its beginning stage.

D.Taking up a job volunteering overseas needs at least £1,500.

4.Where can we most probably read this article?

A.In a job guidebook.

B.In a celebrity biography.

C.In a guidebook to work overseas.

D.In a report on volunteer work.

5.What is the writer’s attitude towards volunteer work?

A.Critical.           B.Unfavorable.       C.Supportive.        D.Disagreeable.

 

【答案】

1.B

2.C

3.A

4.D

5.C

【解析】

试题分析:本文是一篇说明文,说明了当今大学和商业鼓励海外志愿工作的学生和从业人员,整个家庭自愿去国外,机构雇佣残疾人和退休的人,海外志愿工作的人比较容易找工作

1.推理题。由后面的句子took financial and personal risks in volunteering abroad可以推出答案,故选B。

2.细节题。由最后一段第二行but it’s the best way to ensure you get a position that benefits the local community while matching your interests and skills,可以知道答案,故选C。

3.细节题。由第二段第二行Entire families can volunteer abroad, and agencies are employing more disabled and retired people可以知道答案,故选A。

4.推理题。本文主要介绍海外志愿工作,可以推出答案,故选D。

5.推理题,由本文的主要意思“当今大学和商业鼓励海外志愿工作的学生和从业人员,整个家庭自愿去国外,机构雇佣残疾人和退休的人,海外志愿工作的人比较容易找工作”,故选C

考点:这是一说明文

点评:本文以问句的形式,能吸引读者的注意力,并唤起读者对文章的阅读兴趣等,本文主要考查了推理题,推断题测试考生在阅读基础上的逻辑推理能力,要求考生根据文章所述事件的逻辑关系,对未说明的趋势或结局作出合理的推断;或根据作者所阐述的观点理论,对文章未涉及的现象、事例给以解释。考生首先要仔细阅读短文,完整了解信息,准确把握作者观点。

 

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【小题1】
Nick is eager to find a good job after graduation. From whom can he get some information?
A.Gloria Steinem.
B.Ms. Barb Riley.
C. Jana Skareski.
D.Arthur Read or Mary Malone.
【小题2】
When are you likely to meet quite a few graduates of Waterloo University?
A.5:00~8:00 p.m., Monday.
B.9:30 a.m., June 2.
C.10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday.
D.12:00~1:00, June 1.
【小题3】
If you are interested in all the activities and lectures at weekend, how many places can you go at most?
A.2.B.3.C.4.D.5.

 

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Wednesday, May 30

Gloria Steinem, author of “Revolution From Within” will discuss her book. 8 p.m. Public Library Park Branch. Further information: Susan Smith, 824-4120. ext. 2896.

Thursday May 31

  Noon hour concert at Art Centre Music Hall featuring chamber music; Jana Skareski, composer. 12 : 30 p.m. Admission free.

  Archeology Open House at WLU. Displays of photographs and objects from Africa, Southwest Asia, the Old and New World; the university’s permanent collection. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Archeology rooms, 202 Regina St. Exhibit continues until June 6.

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Topic: “Universities in the 2000’s”. Public Library Mairt Branch. Details: 743-0271. Food and drinks available.

Saturday, June 2

Arts Lecture Series with Dr. Mary Malone, Religious Studies, St. Jerome’s College.

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Chamber Music Concert at WLU performed by music students of WLU. 8 p. m. Art Centre Music Hall. Admission: $ 6 adults; seniors and WLU students and staff member $ 3; High school and primary pupils, free.

Sunday, June 3

University of Waterloo 2001 Campus Day featuring Chemistry Magic Show, animal show, fashion show, square dancing and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Biology & Chemistry Block, WLU Campus. Further details: 824-4120, ext. 8366.

Monday, June 4

Slide/Video Presentation featuring Hong Kong, Macao and Singapore. Sponsored by International Graduate Students Committee (IGSC). All graduates welcome; free. 5 : 00~8 : 00 p.m. Humanities Theatre. Free snacks provided.

Tuesday, June 5

Quick Questions. Drop in to see Ms. Barb Riley, who can answer your brief career or job-related questions. 1 to 4 p. m. Career Services. Public Library Main Branch: For information call ext. 3001.

84.  Rosa’s parents are both WLU professors. They are going to see Rosa perform on Saturday evening together with her grandpa and her 15-year-old sister. How much will the family pay for the tickets?

A. $12.            B. $18.           C. $15.           D. $9.

1.

Nick is eager to find a good job after graduation. From whom can he get some information?

A. Gloria Steinem.                   

B. Ms. Barb Riley.

C.  Jana Skareski.                    

D. Arthur Read or Mary Malone.

2.

 When are you likely to meet quite a few graduates of Waterloo University?

A. 5:00~8:00 p.m., Monday.            

B. 9:30 a.m., June 2.

C. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday.          

D. 12:00~1:00, June 1.

3.

 If you are interested in all the activities and lectures at weekend, how many places can you go at most?

A. 2.               B. 3.             C. 4.             D. 5.

 

 

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