热点二 承奉献精神　立时代楷模（含二次精读）---2023年高考英语二轮复习专项突破（全国通用）

热点二　承奉献精神　立时代楷模（原卷版） Ⅰ.阅读理解 A 语篇类型 主题语境 记叙文 人与社会——志愿服务 (2022·安徽十校联考高三质检)Bob Shahmardi was 4 years old when he developed a severe disease. Success rates with the disease were relatively low at that time, but his family was lucky to find a community that was helpful when they didn't have many resources and it was at that time that Make­A­Wish stepped in. Through that organization, the Shahmardi family got to enjoy a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The then 4­year­old hugged a character actor as part of a wish granted to him and his family by the organization. “It wasn't just going on a trip. It was more about how we got through that hard time. It was fun for me, but it was a lifeline for my parents，” said Bob. 30 years later, Bob and his wife, Jill Welch, decided to turn their wedding into a fundraiser for the Make­A­Wish Foundation. Their wedding guests financed two wishes of local children, with more being planned. Many donated generously to the cause, spending more, perhaps, than they might have if it was just to buy the couple a wedding gift like fine china or a kitchen appliance. Bob said their wedding donation to the Make­A­Wish Foundation isn't going to be a “one__and__done” situation. The second plan on continuing to contribute is going forward. Gloria Jetter Crockett, president and chief executive officer of the organization, said she felt it amazing to have someone who benefited come back to pay it forward to other kids looking for wishes. Contrary to popular belief, Gloria stressed that wishes aren't given to critically ill children as a “last wish”， but are given as a part of the treatment process. The organization granted at least 165 wishes last year. This year Gloria hopes to grant wishes whose number is somewhere between 199 and 299, depending on funding. 1．Which of the following helped Bob realize his wish? A．The hospital. B．Make­A­Wish. C．The community. D．Walt Disney World Resort. 2．What made Bob's wedding special? A．Collecting mon