重点话题07人与社会 社会服务与人际沟通 阅读理解-【同步拓展阅读】2024-2025学年高二英语阅读提升（通用版）

重点话题07人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 阅读理解 【同步拓展阅读】2024-2025学年高二英语阅读提升（通用版） 一、社会服务与人际沟通阅读理解中常考的词汇 （一）核心概念类 1、组织与机构 charity：慈善机构；慈善团体 non-profit organization：非营利组织 foundation：基金会 community center：社区中心 2、服务项目与活动 volunteer service：志愿服务 charity event：慈善活动 relief work：救援工作 welfare program：福利项目 3、服务对象 the needy：有需要的人 the underprivileged：弱势群体；贫困阶层 the disabled：残疾人 orphans：孤儿 （二）行为动作类 1、帮助与支持 assist：帮助；协助 aid：援助；帮助 support：支持；供养 donate：捐赠 2、参与与组织 participate (in)：参与 join：加入 organize：组织 launch：发起；启动 3、沟通与协调 communicate：沟通 coordinate：协调 negotiate：协商 （三）描述评价类 1、积极影响 positive：积极的 beneficial：有益的 effective：有效的 significant：重要的；显著的 2、消极影响或困难 negative：消极的 challenge：挑战；难题 difficulty：困难 obstacle：障碍 3、态度与情感 gratitude：感激；感恩 sympathy：同情 enthusiasm：热情；热心 indifference：冷漠 二、人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通的英语趣味阅读及译文： 阅读一：《忘不了咖啡馆》 原文： You’re often served by young people at restaurants. But Forget Me Not Cafe in Shanghai is different. The cafe has eight elderly employees with cognitive impairments who take turns working with other waiters to help customers. They often provide basic services for guests, such as pouring water, serving and taking orders. “The guests are also very tolerant of us, because sometimes we make mistakes,” said Zhu Caiping, one of the elderly employees at the cafe. Sometimes, they are also invited to take part in welfare activities organized by volunteers, such as baking, dancing and learning English. “These activities are essential for me. They reactivate my brain,” the 73-year-old said. “What old people like us worry about most is that our brain stagnates due to being inactive.” Because of memory loss, Zhu writes down all the information she wants to remember on sticky notes, such as the names of the volunteers and the teacher as well as English words. “But I really became happy and confident because of being here,” she said. In addition to the job opportunities for the elderly, information about cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease is posted on a board outside the restaurant to help people recognize symptoms and seek treatment as soon as possible. Zeng Rong, a co-founder of the restaurant, said the cafe has had a great impact on elderly people with cognitive impairment. A 58-year-old woman from Jiangsu province, whose husband brings her to the restaurant, is an example. “When she came here for the first time, she barely said a word and was indifferent. I told her that she must communicate and gave her homework every time with rewards,” Zhu said. The woman has since come to the restaurant every Friday, and after several months, her condition has improved. “She started to comment that the food was ‘delicious’ and speak with others. Moreover, she began to hug me every time,” Zhu said. “Helping more people like us is the purpose... and what I am eager to do most,” added Zhu. Inspired by their kindness, many young people like to come and enjoy the warm atmosphere of the shop. 译文：在餐馆里，你通常会得到年轻人的服务。但上海的忘不了咖啡馆却与众不同。这家咖啡馆有八位患有认知障碍的老年员工，他们轮流与其他服务员一起工作来帮助顾客。 他们经常为客人提供基本服务，如倒水、上菜和点菜。 “客人对我们也很宽容，因为有时我们会犯错，” 咖啡馆的老年员工朱彩萍说。有时，他们也会被邀请参加志愿者组织的福利活动，如烘焙、跳舞和学习英语。 “这些活动对我来说至关重要。它们能让我的大脑重新活跃起来，” 这位 73 岁的老人说。“像我们这样的老人最担心的是，由于不活动，我们的大脑会变得迟钝。” 由于记忆力减退，朱把所有她想记住的信息都写在便利贴上，比如志愿者和老师的名字以及英语单词。“但因为在这里，我真的变得快乐和自信了，” 她说。除了为老年人提供工作机会外，餐馆外的一块板子上还张贴了有关认知障碍和阿尔茨海默病的信息，以帮助人们尽快识别症状并寻求治疗。该餐厅的联合创始人曾荣表示，这家咖啡馆对患有认知障碍的老年人产生了很大影响。一位来自江苏省的 58 岁妇女就是一个例子，她的丈夫会带她来这家餐厅。 “她第一次来这里的时候，几乎一言不发，很冷漠。我告诉她必须要交流，每次都给她布置作业并给予奖励，” 朱说。 从那以后，这位女士每周五都来这家餐厅，几个月后，她的情况有所改善。“她开始评价食物‘很美味’，并与他人交谈。而且，她每次都会拥抱我，” 朱说。 “帮助更多像我们这样的人是目的…… 也是我最渴望做的事情，” 朱补充道。受到他们善良行为的启发，许多年轻人喜欢来这里享受这家店的温暖氛围。 阅读二：志愿者的力量 原文： “You can use me as a last resort (选择), and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids’ lacrosse (长曲棍球) club. I guess that there’s probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren’t even on … At this point the unwilling parent speaks up, “Alright. Yes, I’ll do it.” I’m secretly relieved because I know there’s real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal. Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community (社区) as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good. In that sense, I’m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I’d freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies? 译文： “你可以把我当作最后的选择，如果没有其他人自愿参加，那么我会去做。” 这是我为孩子们的长曲棍球俱乐部招募志愿者后，一位家长的真实回复。 我猜可能是工作安排比较紧张，或者对于为一项不了解的运动提供帮助存在社交焦虑。她可能只是需要一点劝说。所以我再次尝试，触动她的情感。我提到了那位独自抚养四个孩子的单亲家长，还谈到了那位执教一支球队但自己孩子甚至都不在队里的父亲…… 这时，这位不情愿的家长开口了：“好吧。好的，我会做的。” 我暗自松了一口气，因为我知道多人分担志愿者责任具有真正的力量。这位不情愿的家长安排用餐时间表、发送电子邮件，并为赛季末的礼物筹集资金。在这个过程中的某个时候，这位家长最终成为了团队中非常宝贵的一员。教练能够专注于孩子们，而其他家长则松了一口气，因为又一个赛季不用操心了。给渴望吃橙子的孩子们分发橙子片，就像看着自己的孩子进球一样令人兴奋。 尽管如此，当赛季结束时，我们大多数志愿者还是松了一口气。这种轻松感伴随着一种深刻的理解，即为什么同样的人会不断回来参与更多的志愿服务：当你自由地奉献你的时间、金钱、技能或服务时，与社区建立联系会带来真正的快乐。志愿服务感觉真好。 从这个意义上说，我很确定志愿服务是一种比我愿意承认的更自私的行为。然而，如果其他人在这个过程中受益，而我也得到了一些回报，那么我的动机从何而来真的重要吗？ 三、社会服务与人际沟通阅读理解解题技巧分享 社会服务类阅读理解文章通常围绕社会公益活动、志愿服务、慈善事业等展开，旨在传递社会正能量，探讨社会问题及解决方案。以下从阅读技巧、解题步骤、选项分析三方面为你分享解题技巧： 阅读技巧 1、 快速浏览，把握主旨 迅速浏览文章标题、首尾段及每段首句，抓住文章核心主题与大意。 例如，标题若为 “Community Gardens: Transforming Neighborhoods”，可知文章围绕社区花园对邻里的积极影响展开。 留意首段的背景介绍、目的陈述，以及尾段的总结或展望，获取文章整体框架与基调。 精读关键信息 服务项目细节：关注服务内容、对象、开展时间与地点等。人物观点与态度：注意人物对社会服务的看法、评价。若出现 “Volunteer Tom believes this program has significantly improved the living conditions of the underprivileged”，表明 Tom 对该项目持积极肯定态度。逻辑关系词：像 “however”“therefore”“moreover” 等词，能帮你理清文章逻辑结构。 标记重点内容 阅读时，用不同符号标记关键信息，如用直线划论点，波浪线标例子，圈出重要数据与时间等。 2、 解题步骤 审清题目 仔细阅读题目，明确问题类型 如主旨大意题、细节理解题、推理判断题或词义猜测题等。 定位原文 根据题目关键词，在文中迅速找到相关信息。对于细节题，一般能在文中直接找到对应语句。 注意定位信息的上下文，有时答案并非仅在定位句，需结合前后文理解。 对比选项 将选项与定位原文信息仔细比对。正确选项通常是对原文的同义替换、概括总结或合理推断。 3、 选项分析 正确选项特征 同义替换：用不同词汇表达与原文相同意思 合理概括：对原文具体内容进行提炼总结。如原文列举多种社区服务活动，选项以 “a variety of community service activities” 概括。 适度推断：基于原文信息合理推导。错误选项特征 无中生有：选项内容在文中未提及。如文章未提及志愿者的薪资问题，选项却出现 “Volunteers in this program receive high salaries”，可直接排除。 张冠李戴：将甲的特征、行为等安在乙身上。 曲解原意：对原文意思错误理解与表达。 四、社会服务与人际沟通精练题 一、阅读理解 （24-25高二上·湖南长沙·期末）For children, gifts are usually one of the most exciting parts of Christmas. While opening presents is thrilling, some kids find happiness in giving rather than receiving. For 12-year-old Jonathan Werner, this is certainly the case. Learning that his father grew up in the foster (领养) system and didn’t have much of a Christmas, Werner from Minnesota decided to prepare gifts and basic supplies for children in foster families and domestic violence shelters in four counties. To do so, Werner sold bags of flavored popcorn and chocolate-coated pretzels (双圈饼干) , setting a table by the entrance of big stores during the fall. “I’m proud of what he chose to do and the number of people that he can reach with this project,” his dad, Steven Kolk, told Good Morning America. After selling over $56,000 in popcorn, he headed to multiple stores to pick gifts for 138 children. He chose his presents based on letters from the children and lists that social workers shared with him. “He reads every kid’s letter and tries to find something he thinks they are specifically going to like,” Werner’s mother said. This year, he bought over 60,000 presents, from clothes to Barbie dolls and LEGO sets. He estimated the total to be around $11,300. Once the shopping was done, he set up a gift-wrapping workshop at home. His family and other community members came to help him. “I just want to bring happiness to kids and make their day at Christmas. They are deserved to be loved and appreciated,” said Werner, whose goal is to get Christmas gifts for every foster child in Minnesota. His project has even sparked more good deeds among his neighbors. “I’ve also seen it inspire other people in the community, so it’s really special. It really brings a tear to my eye and makes me feel like he’s really making a difference for people,” Werner’s mother shared. 1．Jonathan Werner decided to buy gifts for children in foster families when ______. A．he visited the children in foster families B．he learned the environment his father grew up in C．he knew his father didn’t receive any gift as a child D．he knew many families didn’t give children gifts at Christmas 2．How did Werner make money to buy presents and supplies? A．By working at the big shops. B．By launching a donation activity. C．By raising money from his family. D．By selling snacks at the entrance of big shops. 3．In what way did Werner know children’s preferences? A．He made a questionnaire. B．He asked children what they liked one by one. C．He and social workers conducted a survey on children. D．He read children’s letters and the lists given by social workers. 4．Why did Werner carry out the project? A．To make children happy. B．To make her father happy. C．To find happiness in giving. D．To inspire more people to do good deeds. 【答案】1．B 2．D 3．D 4．A 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了来自明尼苏达州的维尔纳得知父亲在寄养家庭长大，圣诞节过得不多，决定为四个县的寄养家庭和家庭暴力庇护所的孩子们准备礼物和基本用品。 1．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Learning that his father grew up in the foster (领养) system and didn’t have much of a Christmas, Werner from Minnesota decided to prepare gifts and basic supplies for children in foster families and domestic violence shelters in four counties.( 得知父亲在寄养家庭长大，圣诞节过得不多，来自明尼苏达州的维尔纳决定为四个县的寄养家庭和家庭暴力庇护所的孩子们准备礼物和基本用品。)”可知，当乔纳森·维尔纳了解到他父亲成长的环境后，他决定给寄养家庭的孩子买礼物。故选B项。 2．细节理解题。根据第二段中“To do so, Werner sold bags of flavored popcorn and chocolate-coated pretzels (双圈饼干) , setting a table by the entrance of big stores during the fall.( 为了做到这一点，维尔纳在秋季销售袋装调味爆米花和巧克力脆饼，在大商店的入口处摆桌子。)”可知，维尔纳是通过在大商店入口处卖零食赚钱买礼物和日用品的。故选D项。 3．细节理解题。根据第三段中“He chose his presents based on letters from the children and lists that social workers shared with him. “He reads every kid’s letter and tries to find something he thinks they are specifically going to like,” Werner’s mother said.( 他根据孩子们的来信和社工分享给他的清单选择礼物。维尔纳的母亲说：“他会阅读每个孩子的来信，并试图找到他认为他们会特别喜欢的东西。”)”可知，维尔纳是读了孩子们的来信和社会工作者给的清单知道孩子们的喜好的。故选D项。 4．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中““I just want to bring happiness to kids and make their day at Christmas. They are deserved to be loved and appreciated,”(“我只是想给孩子们带来快乐，让他们过得开心。他们值得被爱和欣赏”)”可知，维尔纳实施这个项目是为了让孩子们开心。故选A项。 （24-25高二上·辽宁大连·期中）For many people, barbecues are a chance to enjoy a meal with family and friends. For Stan Hays, however, barbecuing becomes his skill to feed people in need when the disaster happens. The unique effort began in May 2011, when a severe tornado (龙卷风) hit Joplin, about two hours from Hays’ home. His wife asked him to help. So, he put out the word to his partners and headed down with his barbecue. “We thought we’d be there three to four days, serving maybe 5,000 meals,” Hays said. But the need was there, so Hays and over 300 volunteers worked for 11 days to meet the need. It was a life-changing experience for Hays, who had never organized any type of large voluntary effort before. While preparing to head home, he and his friends Will Cleaver and Jeff Stith came to the realization. “A barbecue community is able to respond to disasters like this quickly,” Hays said. “So, before we left, we put together a plan to create the Operation BBQ Relief.” During the last six years, the group has responded to almost 45 disasters across the United States, most recently Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and the wildfires in northern California. More than 6,800 volunteers have joined the effort, and the group often partners with other organizations to serve the meals. “Barbecues are comfort food,” Hays said. “If you just lost your house or a loved one, getting a hot meal would remind you of the barbecues you had in the backyard and make you forget about the bad stuff in your life. That’s worth it to me.” 5．What can we learn from the second paragraph? A．The tornado happened in July 2011. B．Supplies were far from enough for the victims. C．Volunteers couldn’t meet the requirements. D．The need for food was beyond Hays’ expectation. 6．What made Hays create the Operation BBQ Relief? A．His wife’s suggestion. B．His preference for barbecues. C．A voluntary activity in Joplin. D．The high earnings from barbecues. 7．Which of the following words can best describe Hays? A．Warm-hearted. B．Strong-willed. C．Broad-minded. D．Good-tempered. 8．What’s the text mainly about? A．The bright future of barbecues. B．The role of barbecues in voluntary activities. C．An effective approach was used to rescue victims. D．When disasters fall, they bring barbecues. 【答案】5．D 6．C 7．A 8．D 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了，在Hays为一次龙卷风后的幸存者提供烧烤食物后，他和同伴们成立了Operation BBQ Relief非盈利组织，去帮助灾难中的幸存者，为他们提供热腾腾的烧烤食物。 5．推理判断题。由第二段中的““We thought we’d be there three to four days, serving maybe 5,000 meals,” Hays said. But the need was there, so Hays and over 300 volunteers worked for 11 days to meet the need.(“我们以为我们会在那里呆上三到四天，提供大约5000顿饭，”Hays说。但需求是存在的，因此Hays和300多名志愿者工作了11天来满足需求)”可知，原本准备呆上三到四天的Hays最终了呆上了11天来满足需求，说明灾难之后，人们对食物的需要远远超出了Hays的想象。故选D项。 6．细节理解题。由第三段中的“It was a life-changing experience for Hays, who had never organized any type of large voluntary effort before.(这对Hays来说是一次改变生活的经历，他以前从未组织过任何类型的大型志愿活动)”和“So, before we left, we put together a plan to create the Operation BBQ Relief.(因此，在我们离开之前，我们制定了一项计划，创建the Operation BBQ Relief)”可知，是Hays在Joplin的一次志愿救灾经历让他成立了the Operation BBQ Relief这个组织。故选C项。 7．推理判断题。通读全文可知，Hays积极去做志愿者帮助处于灾难中的人，并成立一个非盈利组织给灾难中的幸存者提供食物，由此可推知他是热心肠的（Warm-hearted）。故选A项。 8．主旨大意题。根据最后一段““Barbecues are comfort food,” Hays said. “If you just lost your house or a loved one, getting a hot meal would remind you of the barbecues you had in the backyard and make you forget about the bad stuff in your life. That's worth it to me.”(Hays说：“烧烤是一种安慰食物。“如果你刚刚失去了房子或心爱的人，一顿热饭会让你想起你在后院烧烤，让你忘记生活中不好的事情。这对我来说是值得的。”)”以及通读全文可知，在Hays为一次龙卷风后的幸存者提供烧烤食物后，他和同伴们成立了Operation BBQ Relief 非盈利组织，去帮助灾难中的幸存者，为他们提供热腾腾的烧烤食物，D项“当灾难降临时，他们会带来烧烤”符合文意。故选D项。 （24-25高二上·江苏徐州·期中）In 2015, Brian Peterson had just moved to Santa Ana. Outside the couple’s fourth-floor apartment, a homeless man was often yelling on the street corner. Peterson would pass the guy on his way to his job, but they never spoke. One day, Peterson was reading the book about the power of love. Inspired by the book’s compassionate message, Peterson made an unexpected decision: He was going to go outside and introduce himself. In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris. He fell on hard times and ended up living on the street. “But his story inspired me.” Peterson recalled later. Peterson found himself asking if he could paint Faris’s portrait. Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to form Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization focused on painting portraits of the homeless. Working from a black-and-white photo, Peterson chooses colors inspired by life story, creating a portrait. He showed one man winning his battle with alcoholism, for example, by changing the colors from a sad blue to a brilliant red. Peterson sells the picture — signed by both subject and artist — for a few thousand dollars, putting half for his model. He then helps people use the money to get back on their feet. “I’ve made so many mistakes thinking. I knew what people wanted,” Peterson says, “Then I realized: Why don’t we just ask them?” Another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, had never been able to financially support her daughter. She asked, “Can I use the money to pay my daughter’s rent?” When the check was delivered, “they both wept in my arms,” Peterson recalls. In the eight years since Faces of Santa Ana was established, Peterson has painted 41 of these portraits himself. He’s discovered that the buyers tend to connect to the story of the person in the painting, finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have otherwise overlooked. “People often tell me, ‘I was the one that would cross the street. But I see homeless people differently now,’” Peterson says,“I didn’t know that would happen.” 9．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A．A Nonprofit Organization. B．The Man Realizing His Art Dream. C．Kind Buyers Helping the Homeless. D．The Man Painting Portraits for the Homeless. 10．Which of the following best describes Peterson? A．Imaginative. B．Optimistic. C．Persuasive. D．Caring. 11．Why did Peterson think he had made so many mistakes? A．He sold the pictures for money. B．He helped the homeless back home. C．He helped Kimberly finance her daughter. D．He didn’t realize people’s specific needs. 12．What does the author indicate in the last paragraph with others? A．The buyers liked making friends with others. B．Peterson’s behavior made a difference to the buyers. C．The homeless would contact the buyers with similarities. D．Everyone would be grateful to Peterson for his great work. 【答案】9．D 10．D 11．D 12．B 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了布莱恩·彼得森受到启发，与一个无家可归的人马特·法里斯结识并为其画像，从而成立了一个非营利组织，为无家可归者绘制肖像画的故事。 9．主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to form Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization focused on painting portraits of the homeless.(彼得森与法里斯的联系促使他成立了圣安娜之面，一个专注于为无家可归者绘制肖像画的非营利组织)”可知，文章主要介绍了彼得森如何为无家可归的人绘制肖像画。故选D。 10．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Inspired by the book’s compassionate message, Peterson made an unexpected decision: He was going to go outside and introduce himself.(受这本书富有同情心的信息的启发，彼得森做出了一个意想不到的决定：他准备走出去并自我介绍)”以及文中提到他如何帮助无家可归者使用卖画所得重新站起来，可以推断彼得森是一个关怀他人的人。故选D。 11．细节理解题。根据第四段““I’ve made so many mistakes thinking. I knew what people wanted,” Peterson says, “Then I realized: Why don’t we just ask them?” (“我犯了很多错误，以为我了解人们想要什么，”彼得森说，“然后我意识到：为什么我们不干脆问问他们？”)可知，彼得森曾经没有意识到人们具体的需求，这是他犯的错误。故选D。 12．推理判断题。根据最后一段“He’s discovered that the  buyers tend to connect to the story of the person in the painting,  finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have  otherwise overlooked. “People often tell me, ‘I was the one that would  cross the street. But I see homeless people differently now,’” Peterson  says,“I didn’t know that would happen.”(他发现，买家倾向于与画中人物的故事联系起来，找到相似之处，往往与他们原本可能忽视的人建立友谊。“人们经常告诉我，‘我是那个会过马路的人。但我现在对无家可归者的看法不同了，’”彼得森说，“我不知道会发生这种情况。”)”可推知，彼得森的行为对购买者产生了影响，让他们改变了看待无家可归者的态度。故选B。 （24-25高二上·河北唐山·期中）Noah Maranzana was enjoying lunch with his family in Ecuador when things suddenly became frightening. The walls of the restaurant they were in started shaking, and the lights started swinging (摆动). Through a window, the seven-year-old student saw broken roads. “I didn’t know what was happening,” he said. “Then my mom and dad told me to get under the table.” After a while, the Maranzana family learned they’d survived a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. “We were lucky,” said Karen, Noah’s Ecuadorean mother. “We were a couple of miles out of town with my mother and brother. After the earthquake, my mother was crying because communications were down.” The Maranzanas were scheduled to return to Bermuda the next day but the airports were closed because of the earthquake. Mrs. Maranzana and her husband Simone used the extra days they had in Ecuador to help earthquake victims in a relief center. When they were finally home, Mrs. Maranzana was filled with guilt. She was safe and sound, but many of her friends were still suffering. “One afternoon Noah came in and asked if I was crying about Ecuador. I said yes and I wanted to help people there. He said, ‘If you like, we can hold a yard sale to sell my toys and buy things for them.’” His mother expressed concern that Noah might miss them, but the little boy shrugged, saying he had too many any way. Mrs. Maranzana’ friend Paola Latour offered her house as a location for the yard sale. Latour hopes the sale will benefit families in Ecuador. Toys, plants, books and clothing were sold at a “reasonable price” at the sale. Noah and his brother Gabriel and Mrs. Latour’s daughter, Sophie, also ran a lemonade stand at the sale to raise additional funds. 13．What is true about the Maranzanas? A．They were badly hurt in the earthquake. B．They lost their house in the earthquake. C．They all survived in the terrible earthquake. D．They returned home at once after the earthquake. 14．What is Noah’s suggestion for Karen? A．Running a lemonade stand. B．Organizing a yard sale. C．Making toys for children in Ecuador. D．Setting up a relief center in Ecuador. 15．What is Latour’s attitude to Noah’s effort? A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Worried. D．Unclear. 16．Which of the following best describes the Maranzana family? A．Strong-minded. B．Hard-working. C．Far-seeing. D．Kind-hearted. 【答案】13．C 14．B 15．A 16．D 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Noah Maranzana一家在厄瓜多尔经历地震后安然无恙，之后Noah建议并通过举办庭院售卖会为厄瓜多尔地震受害者筹集善款的故事。 13．细节理解题。根据第二段中“After a while, the Maranzana family learned they’d survived a 7.8 magnitude earthquake.(过了一会儿，Maranzana一家得知他们在一场7.8级的地震中幸存下来)”可知，Maranzana一家在可怕的地震中都幸存了下来。故选C项。 14．细节理解题。根据第五段中“One afternoon Noah came in and asked if I was crying about Ecuador. I said yes and I wanted to help people there. He said, ‘If you like, we can hold a yard sale to sell my toys and buy things for them.’(一天下午，Noah走进来问我是不是在为厄瓜多尔的事而哭。我说是的，我想帮助那里的人们。他说：‘如果你愿意，我们可以举办一个庭院售卖会，把我的玩具卖了，给他们买东西。’)”可知，Noah建议Karen举办一个庭院售卖会。故选B项。 15．推理判断题。根据第六段中“Mrs. Maranzana’ friend Paola Latour offered her house as a location for the yard sale. Latour hopes the sale will benefit families in Ecuador.(Maranzana夫人的朋友Paola Latour提出把她的房子作为庭院售卖会的地点。Latour希望这次售卖能为厄瓜多尔的家庭带来好处)”可知，Latour提出把自己的房子作为庭院售卖会地点，说明她支持Noah的努力。故选A项。 16．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Mrs. Maranzana and her husband Simone used the extra days they had in Ecuador to help earthquake victims in a relief center.(Maranzana夫人和她的丈夫Simone利用他们在厄瓜多尔多呆的几天时间，在一个救济中心帮助地震受害者)”以及后文Noah提议并通过举办庭院售卖会为厄瓜多尔地震受害者筹集善款可知，Maranzana一家总是乐于助人，是善良的一家人。故选D项。 （24-25高二上·山东德州·期中）Jane Seymour, co-founder of the Open Hearts Foundation, has always been inspired by her mother’s advice — that love has no boundaries and flows unconditionally. That advice originated from Jane’s mother’s experience as a survivor of World War II. She survived three and a half horrific years by caring for soldiers who were far worse off than she was. Focusing her energy on serving others under the most difficult circumstances was the only way she survived. Jane was greatly impacted by her mother’s story. When faced with her own personal challenges — losing her home and being nearly broke — Jane used her last bit of money to have an artist draw her children. At her home, the artist saw some of Jane’s paintings, and offered her free art lessons. It was then that she discovered her unique talent for art, which led to a series of positive influences in her life, including a new career, new passions, and the inspiration for the Open Hearts Value. Every time Jane painted a heart, it was open, and when there were two or more, they were always connected. This distinctive image represents the Open Hearts Value, and was the beginning of her journey to encourage people to turn their personal challenges into an opportunity to help others. When Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest retailer (零售商) of diamond jewelry, learned of this story, they approached her about creating a line of jewelry with the Open Hearts symbol. That business partnership sold billions of dollars of jewelry and started the charitable beginning of the Open Hearts Foundation. Jane’s vision was to create a foundation that encouraged people to help others and provided immediate funding to small, new charities that shared the same values. What started as a cause marketing campaign has grown into a movement of like-minded people working together for the greater good. Over sixty charities have been supported by the Foundation and thousands of volunteers have been inspired to do what they can to help others through virtual and in-person volunteer experiences. 17．What made Jane’s mother survive the World War Ⅱ? A．Her unconditional love to others. B．Support from the soldiers she helped. C．Her willpower and determination to win. D．Energy to face any strange circumstances. 18．Which image best suits the logo of the Open Hearts Foundation? A． B． C． D． 19．What was the original intention of Signet Jewelers? A．To start small charities directly. B．To promote a new jewelry line. C．To set up a company with retailers. D．To share the same value with Jane. 20．Which best describes the Foundation according to the last paragraph? A．Struggling. B．Profitable. C．Fruitful. D．Disorganized. 【答案】17．A 18．B 19．B 20．C 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要介绍了“敞开心扉基金会”创始人的个人经历以及基金会成立的背景知识。 17．细节理解题。根据第一段“That advice originated from Jane’s mother’s experience as a survivor of World War II. She survived three and a half horrific years by caring for soldiers who were far worse off than she was. Focusing her energy on serving others under the most difficult circumstances was the only way she survived.(这个建议源于简母亲作为二战幸存者的经历。她通过照顾比她境况更糟的士兵，熬过了可怕的三年半。在最困难的情况下，她把精力集中在为他人服务上，这是她幸存下来的唯一途径)”可知，对别人无条件的爱让简的母亲在二战中幸存下来。故选A。 18．细节理解题。根据第三段“Every time Jane painted a heart, it was open, and when there were two or more, they were always connected.(每次简画一颗心，它都是敞开的，当有两颗或更多的心时，它们总是相连的)”可知，B选项最适合敞开心扉基金会的标志。故选B。 19．细节理解题。根据第四段“When Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest retailer (零售商) of diamond jewelry, learned of this story, they approached her about creating a line of jewelry with the Open Hearts symbol.(当世界上最大的钻石珠宝零售商Signet Jewelers得知这个故事后，他们找到她，想要设计一系列带有“敞开心扉”标志的珠宝)”可知，Signet Jewelers的初衷是推广一个新的珠宝系列。故选B。 20．推理判断题。根据最后一段“What started as a cause marketing campaign has grown into a movement of like-minded people working together for the greater good. Over sixty charities have been supported by the Foundation and thousands of volunteers have been inspired to do what they can to help others through virtual and in-person volunteer experiences.(一开始是一个公益营销活动，现在已经发展成为一个志同道合的人为了更大的利益而共同努力的运动。该基金会支持了60多个慈善机构，成千上万的志愿者受到鼓舞，通过虚拟和面对面的志愿者体验，尽他们所能帮助他人)”可知，基金会富有成果。故选C。 （24-25高二上·安徽六安·期中）If you’ve ever needed a sign to let you know you’re on the right path, Ben Lyne of Eagle Mountain, Utah, is here for you. Ben Lyne has been jogging for years. However, last February, he decided to make things more meaningful on his morning runs. As he jogged along, he often saw the faces of people passing by in cars. Noticing how unhappy many people looked as they drove long hours to work, he decided to carry a sign that simply says, “I believe in you.” At first, he wasn’t sure whether anyone would notice it. Then, messages started appearing on a website page of Eagle Mountain’s community. People were noticing and appreciating (感激) his encouragement. “When I first saw Ben holding up his sign, I was driving to the University of Utah Neurosciences Center” said Jordan Smith. “I have a long history of health issues from brain cancer (癌症), several brain operations, and so on. That day I saw the sign Ben was holding up was just what I needed to get through my fears of seeing my doctor. I helped myself calm down and believe that everything would be OK.” In fact, another man who spotted (发现) the sign while driving stopped to tell Ben the sign had saved his life. Last Saturday, this guy was just thinking about ending his life when he saw Ben with a sign in hand, which helped him out of it. Ben now brings the sign with him everywhere he goes, even when he goes on vacation overseas. He hopes to spread his message of love and encouragement everywhere he goes! Ben’s simple message of acceptance is changing lives, one run at a time! We hope his sign finds the people who need it most. 21．What can we learn about Ben Lyne from Paragraph 2? A．He keeps evening runs. B．He goes to work on foot. C．He likes watching people. D．He cares about other people. 22．Why does Ben hold up a sign while jogging? A．To make people feel fun. B．To encourage people around. C．To get support from people. D．To say hello to people passing by. 23．What do people think of Ben Lyne? A．Interesting. B．Inspiring. C．Humorous. D．Foolish. 24．What does the underlined word “acceptance” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Cheer. B．Worry. C．Belief. D．Surprise. 【答案】21．D 22．B 23．B 24．C 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述的是Ben Lyne的一个小小的举动鼓舞别人的故事。 21．推理判断题。根据第二段中的“Noticing how unhappy many people looked as they drove long hours to work, he decided to carry a sign that simply says, “I believe in you.” (他注意到许多人长时间开车上班时看起来很不开心，于是他决定随身携带一个标语，上面写着：“我相信你。”)”可知，Ben Lyne注意到很多人看起来很不开心，因此他决定举着一个鼓舞他们的牌子鼓励他们，由此可知，Ben Lyne 关心别人。故选D项。 22．推理判断题。根据第三段“At first, he wasn’t sure whether anyone would notice it. Then, messages started appearing on a website page of Eagle Mountain’s community. People were noticing and appreciating (感激) his encouragement.(起初，他不确定是否有人会注意到它。然后，消息开始出现在鹰山社区的网站页面上。人们注意到并感激他的鼓励。)”可知，他举着牌子是为了鼓励周围的人。故选B项。 23．推理判断题。根据第四段中的“That day I saw the sign Ben was holding up was just what I needed to get through my fears of seeing my doctor. I helped myself calm down and believe that everything would be OK. (那天，我看到了Ben举着的牌子，正是我需要的东西，可以让我克服去看医生的恐惧。我让自己冷静下来，相信一切都会好起来的。)”可知，一位看到Ben举着牌子的病人受到了鼓舞而变得平静下来去看医生，以及根据第五段中的“Last Saturday, this guy was just thinking about ending his life when he saw Ben with a sign in hand, which helped him out of it. (上周六，这个人正想结束自己的生命时，他看到本手里拿着一个告示牌，这让他打消了念头。)”可知，Ben举着的牌子挽救了一条生命。由此可推断，人们认为Ben是鼓舞人心的。故选B项。 24．词句猜测题。根据第二段中的“Noticing how unhappy many people looked as they drove long hours to work, he decided to carry a sign that simply says, “I believe in you.” (他注意到许多人长时间开车上班时看起来很不开心，于是他决定随身携带一个标语，上面写着：“我相信你。”)”可知， Ben看到这些不高兴的人，决定做点有意义的事情，决定举一个写着“我相信你。”的牌子。因此Ben传递的信息是“相信”。acceptance的意思是“相信”。A. Cheer欢呼；B. Worry担心；C. Belief相信；D.Surprise惊喜。故选C项。 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 / 15 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 重点话题07人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通 阅读理解 【同步拓展阅读】2024-2025学年高二英语阅读提升（通用版） 一、社会服务与人际沟通阅读理解中常考的词汇 （一）核心概念类 1、组织与机构 charity：慈善机构；慈善团体 non-profit organization：非营利组织 foundation：基金会 community center：社区中心 2、服务项目与活动 volunteer service：志愿服务 charity event：慈善活动 relief work：救援工作 welfare program：福利项目 3、服务对象 the needy：有需要的人 the underprivileged：弱势群体；贫困阶层 the disabled：残疾人 orphans：孤儿 （二）行为动作类 1、帮助与支持 assist：帮助；协助 aid：援助；帮助 support：支持；供养 donate：捐赠 2、参与与组织 participate (in)：参与 join：加入 organize：组织 launch：发起；启动 3、沟通与协调 communicate：沟通 coordinate：协调 negotiate：协商 （三）描述评价类 1、积极影响 positive：积极的 beneficial：有益的 effective：有效的 significant：重要的；显著的 2、消极影响或困难 negative：消极的 challenge：挑战；难题 difficulty：困难 obstacle：障碍 3、态度与情感 gratitude：感激；感恩 sympathy：同情 enthusiasm：热情；热心 indifference：冷漠 二、人与社会-社会服务与人际沟通的英语趣味阅读及译文： 阅读一：《忘不了咖啡馆》 原文： You’re often served by young people at restaurants. But Forget Me Not Cafe in Shanghai is different. The cafe has eight elderly employees with cognitive impairments who take turns working with other waiters to help customers. They often provide basic services for guests, such as pouring water, serving and taking orders. “The guests are also very tolerant of us, because sometimes we make mistakes,” said Zhu Caiping, one of the elderly employees at the cafe. Sometimes, they are also invited to take part in welfare activities organized by volunteers, such as baking, dancing and learning English. “These activities are essential for me. They reactivate my brain,” the 73-year-old said. “What old people like us worry about most is that our brain stagnates due to being inactive.” Because of memory loss, Zhu writes down all the information she wants to remember on sticky notes, such as the names of the volunteers and the teacher as well as English words. “But I really became happy and confident because of being here,” she said. In addition to the job opportunities for the elderly, information about cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease is posted on a board outside the restaurant to help people recognize symptoms and seek treatment as soon as possible. Zeng Rong, a co-founder of the restaurant, said the cafe has had a great impact on elderly people with cognitive impairment. A 58-year-old woman from Jiangsu province, whose husband brings her to the restaurant, is an example. “When she came here for the first time, she barely said a word and was indifferent. I told her that she must communicate and gave her homework every time with rewards,” Zhu said. The woman has since come to the restaurant every Friday, and after several months, her condition has improved. “She started to comment that the food was ‘delicious’ and speak with others. Moreover, she began to hug me every time,” Zhu said. “Helping more people like us is the purpose... and what I am eager to do most,” added Zhu. Inspired by their kindness, many young people like to come and enjoy the warm atmosphere of the shop. 译文：在餐馆里，你通常会得到年轻人的服务。但上海的忘不了咖啡馆却与众不同。这家咖啡馆有八位患有认知障碍的老年员工，他们轮流与其他服务员一起工作来帮助顾客。 他们经常为客人提供基本服务，如倒水、上菜和点菜。 “客人对我们也很宽容，因为有时我们会犯错，” 咖啡馆的老年员工朱彩萍说。有时，他们也会被邀请参加志愿者组织的福利活动，如烘焙、跳舞和学习英语。 “这些活动对我来说至关重要。它们能让我的大脑重新活跃起来，” 这位 73 岁的老人说。“像我们这样的老人最担心的是，由于不活动，我们的大脑会变得迟钝。” 由于记忆力减退，朱把所有她想记住的信息都写在便利贴上，比如志愿者和老师的名字以及英语单词。“但因为在这里，我真的变得快乐和自信了，” 她说。除了为老年人提供工作机会外，餐馆外的一块板子上还张贴了有关认知障碍和阿尔茨海默病的信息，以帮助人们尽快识别症状并寻求治疗。该餐厅的联合创始人曾荣表示，这家咖啡馆对患有认知障碍的老年人产生了很大影响。一位来自江苏省的 58 岁妇女就是一个例子，她的丈夫会带她来这家餐厅。 “她第一次来这里的时候，几乎一言不发，很冷漠。我告诉她必须要交流，每次都给她布置作业并给予奖励，” 朱说。 从那以后，这位女士每周五都来这家餐厅，几个月后，她的情况有所改善。“她开始评价食物‘很美味’，并与他人交谈。而且，她每次都会拥抱我，” 朱说。 “帮助更多像我们这样的人是目的…… 也是我最渴望做的事情，” 朱补充道。受到他们善良行为的启发，许多年轻人喜欢来这里享受这家店的温暖氛围。 阅读二：志愿者的力量 原文： “You can use me as a last resort (选择), and if nobody else volunteers, then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I put out a request for volunteers for my kids’ lacrosse (长曲棍球) club. I guess that there’s probably some demanding work schedule, or social anxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may just need a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings. I mention the single parent with four kids running the show and I talk about the dad coaching a team that his kids aren’t even on … At this point the unwilling parent speaks up, “Alright. Yes, I’ll do it.” I’m secretly relieved because I know there’s real power in sharing volunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizes the meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-season gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an invaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season. Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting as watching your own kid score a goal. Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the season comes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding of why the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to the community (社区) as you freely give your time, money, skills, or services provides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good. In that sense, I’m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfish act than I’d freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in the process, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where my motivation lies? 译文： “你可以把我当作最后的选择，如果没有其他人自愿参加，那么我会去做。” 这是我为孩子们的长曲棍球俱乐部招募志愿者后，一位家长的真实回复。 我猜可能是工作安排比较紧张，或者对于为一项不了解的运动提供帮助存在社交焦虑。她可能只是需要一点劝说。所以我再次尝试，触动她的情感。我提到了那位独自抚养四个孩子的单亲家长，还谈到了那位执教一支球队但自己孩子甚至都不在队里的父亲…… 这时，这位不情愿的家长开口了：“好吧。好的，我会做的。” 我暗自松了一口气，因为我知道多人分担志愿者责任具有真正的力量。这位不情愿的家长安排用餐时间表、发送电子邮件，并为赛季末的礼物筹集资金。在这个过程中的某个时候，这位家长最终成为了团队中非常宝贵的一员。教练能够专注于孩子们，而其他家长则松了一口气，因为又一个赛季不用操心了。给渴望吃橙子的孩子们分发橙子片，就像看着自己的孩子进球一样令人兴奋。 尽管如此，当赛季结束时，我们大多数志愿者还是松了一口气。这种轻松感伴随着一种深刻的理解，即为什么同样的人会不断回来参与更多的志愿服务：当你自由地奉献你的时间、金钱、技能或服务时，与社区建立联系会带来真正的快乐。志愿服务感觉真好。 从这个意义上说，我很确定志愿服务是一种比我愿意承认的更自私的行为。然而，如果其他人在这个过程中受益，而我也得到了一些回报，那么我的动机从何而来真的重要吗？ 三、社会服务与人际沟通阅读理解解题技巧分享 社会服务类阅读理解文章通常围绕社会公益活动、志愿服务、慈善事业等展开，旨在传递社会正能量，探讨社会问题及解决方案。以下从阅读技巧、解题步骤、选项分析三方面为你分享解题技巧： 阅读技巧 1、 快速浏览，把握主旨 迅速浏览文章标题、首尾段及每段首句，抓住文章核心主题与大意。 例如，标题若为 “Community Gardens: Transforming Neighborhoods”，可知文章围绕社区花园对邻里的积极影响展开。 留意首段的背景介绍、目的陈述，以及尾段的总结或展望，获取文章整体框架与基调。 精读关键信息 服务项目细节：关注服务内容、对象、开展时间与地点等。人物观点与态度：注意人物对社会服务的看法、评价。若出现 “Volunteer Tom believes this program has significantly improved the living conditions of the underprivileged”，表明 Tom 对该项目持积极肯定态度。逻辑关系词：像 “however”“therefore”“moreover” 等词，能帮你理清文章逻辑结构。 标记重点内容 阅读时，用不同符号标记关键信息，如用直线划论点，波浪线标例子，圈出重要数据与时间等。 2、 解题步骤 审清题目 仔细阅读题目，明确问题类型 如主旨大意题、细节理解题、推理判断题或词义猜测题等。 定位原文 根据题目关键词，在文中迅速找到相关信息。对于细节题，一般能在文中直接找到对应语句。 注意定位信息的上下文，有时答案并非仅在定位句，需结合前后文理解。 对比选项 将选项与定位原文信息仔细比对。正确选项通常是对原文的同义替换、概括总结或合理推断。 3、 选项分析 正确选项特征 同义替换：用不同词汇表达与原文相同意思 合理概括：对原文具体内容进行提炼总结。如原文列举多种社区服务活动，选项以 “a variety of community service activities” 概括。 适度推断：基于原文信息合理推导。错误选项特征 无中生有：选项内容在文中未提及。如文章未提及志愿者的薪资问题，选项却出现 “Volunteers in this program receive high salaries”，可直接排除。 张冠李戴：将甲的特征、行为等安在乙身上。 曲解原意：对原文意思错误理解与表达。 四、社会服务与人际沟通精练题 一、阅读理解 （24-25高二上·湖南长沙·期末）For children, gifts are usually one of the most exciting parts of Christmas. While opening presents is thrilling, some kids find happiness in giving rather than receiving. For 12-year-old Jonathan Werner, this is certainly the case. Learning that his father grew up in the foster (领养) system and didn’t have much of a Christmas, Werner from Minnesota decided to prepare gifts and basic supplies for children in foster families and domestic violence shelters in four counties. To do so, Werner sold bags of flavored popcorn and chocolate-coated pretzels (双圈饼干) , setting a table by the entrance of big stores during the fall. “I’m proud of what he chose to do and the number of people that he can reach with this project,” his dad, Steven Kolk, told Good Morning America. After selling over $56,000 in popcorn, he headed to multiple stores to pick gifts for 138 children. He chose his presents based on letters from the children and lists that social workers shared with him. “He reads every kid’s letter and tries to find something he thinks they are specifically going to like,” Werner’s mother said. This year, he bought over 60,000 presents, from clothes to Barbie dolls and LEGO sets. He estimated the total to be around $11,300. Once the shopping was done, he set up a gift-wrapping workshop at home. His family and other community members came to help him. “I just want to bring happiness to kids and make their day at Christmas. They are deserved to be loved and appreciated,” said Werner, whose goal is to get Christmas gifts for every foster child in Minnesota. His project has even sparked more good deeds among his neighbors. “I’ve also seen it inspire other people in the community, so it’s really special. It really brings a tear to my eye and makes me feel like he’s really making a difference for people,” Werner’s mother shared. 1．Jonathan Werner decided to buy gifts for children in foster families when ______. A．he visited the children in foster families B．he learned the environment his father grew up in C．he knew his father didn’t receive any gift as a child D．he knew many families didn’t give children gifts at Christmas 2．How did Werner make money to buy presents and supplies? A．By working at the big shops. B．By launching a donation activity. C．By raising money from his family. D．By selling snacks at the entrance of big shops. 3．In what way did Werner know children’s preferences? A．He made a questionnaire. B．He asked children what they liked one by one. C．He and social workers conducted a survey on children. D．He read children’s letters and the lists given by social workers. 4．Why did Werner carry out the project? A．To make children happy. B．To make her father happy. C．To find happiness in giving. D．To inspire more people to do good deeds. （24-25高二上·辽宁大连·期中）For many people, barbecues are a chance to enjoy a meal with family and friends. For Stan Hays, however, barbecuing becomes his skill to feed people in need when the disaster happens. The unique effort began in May 2011, when a severe tornado (龙卷风) hit Joplin, about two hours from Hays’ home. His wife asked him to help. So, he put out the word to his partners and headed down with his barbecue. “We thought we’d be there three to four days, serving maybe 5,000 meals,” Hays said. But the need was there, so Hays and over 300 volunteers worked for 11 days to meet the need. It was a life-changing experience for Hays, who had never organized any type of large voluntary effort before. While preparing to head home, he and his friends Will Cleaver and Jeff Stith came to the realization. “A barbecue community is able to respond to disasters like this quickly,” Hays said. “So, before we left, we put together a plan to create the Operation BBQ Relief.” During the last six years, the group has responded to almost 45 disasters across the United States, most recently Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and the wildfires in northern California. More than 6,800 volunteers have joined the effort, and the group often partners with other organizations to serve the meals. “Barbecues are comfort food,” Hays said. “If you just lost your house or a loved one, getting a hot meal would remind you of the barbecues you had in the backyard and make you forget about the bad stuff in your life. That’s worth it to me.” 5．What can we learn from the second paragraph? A．The tornado happened in July 2011. B．Supplies were far from enough for the victims. C．Volunteers couldn’t meet the requirements. D．The need for food was beyond Hays’ expectation. 6．What made Hays create the Operation BBQ Relief? A．His wife’s suggestion. B．His preference for barbecues. C．A voluntary activity in Joplin. D．The high earnings from barbecues. 7．Which of the following words can best describe Hays? A．Warm-hearted. B．Strong-willed. C．Broad-minded. D．Good-tempered. 8．What’s the text mainly about? A．The bright future of barbecues. B．The role of barbecues in voluntary activities. C．An effective approach was used to rescue victims. D．When disasters fall, they bring barbecues. （24-25高二上·江苏徐州·期中）In 2015, Brian Peterson had just moved to Santa Ana. Outside the couple’s fourth-floor apartment, a homeless man was often yelling on the street corner. Peterson would pass the guy on his way to his job, but they never spoke. One day, Peterson was reading the book about the power of love. Inspired by the book’s compassionate message, Peterson made an unexpected decision: He was going to go outside and introduce himself. In that first conversation, Peterson learned that the man’s name was Matt Faris. He fell on hard times and ended up living on the street. “But his story inspired me.” Peterson recalled later. Peterson found himself asking if he could paint Faris’s portrait. Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to form Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization focused on painting portraits of the homeless. Working from a black-and-white photo, Peterson chooses colors inspired by life story, creating a portrait. He showed one man winning his battle with alcoholism, for example, by changing the colors from a sad blue to a brilliant red. Peterson sells the picture — signed by both subject and artist — for a few thousand dollars, putting half for his model. He then helps people use the money to get back on their feet. “I’ve made so many mistakes thinking. I knew what people wanted,” Peterson says, “Then I realized: Why don’t we just ask them?” Another subject, Kimberly Sondoval, had never been able to financially support her daughter. She asked, “Can I use the money to pay my daughter’s rent?” When the check was delivered, “they both wept in my arms,” Peterson recalls. In the eight years since Faces of Santa Ana was established, Peterson has painted 41 of these portraits himself. He’s discovered that the buyers tend to connect to the story of the person in the painting, finding similarities and often friendship with someone they might have otherwise overlooked. “People often tell me, ‘I was the one that would cross the street. But I see homeless people differently now,’” Peterson says,“I didn’t know that would happen.” 9．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text? A．A Nonprofit Organization. B．The Man Realizing His Art Dream. C．Kind Buyers Helping the Homeless. D．The Man Painting Portraits for the Homeless. 10．Which of the following best describes Peterson? A．Imaginative. B．Optimistic. C．Persuasive. D．Caring. 11．Why did Peterson think he had made so many mistakes? A．He sold the pictures for money. B．He helped the homeless back home. C．He helped Kimberly finance her daughter. D．He didn’t realize people’s specific needs. 12．What does the author indicate in the last paragraph with others? A．The buyers liked making friends with others. B．Peterson’s behavior made a difference to the buyers. C．The homeless would contact the buyers with similarities. D．Everyone would be grateful to Peterson for his great work. （24-25高二上·河北唐山·期中）Noah Maranzana was enjoying lunch with his family in Ecuador when things suddenly became frightening. The walls of the restaurant they were in started shaking, and the lights started swinging (摆动). Through a window, the seven-year-old student saw broken roads. “I didn’t know what was happening,” he said. “Then my mom and dad told me to get under the table.” After a while, the Maranzana family learned they’d survived a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. “We were lucky,” said Karen, Noah’s Ecuadorean mother. “We were a couple of miles out of town with my mother and brother. After the earthquake, my mother was crying because communications were down.” The Maranzanas were scheduled to return to Bermuda the next day but the airports were closed because of the earthquake. Mrs. Maranzana and her husband Simone used the extra days they had in Ecuador to help earthquake victims in a relief center. When they were finally home, Mrs. Maranzana was filled with guilt. She was safe and sound, but many of her friends were still suffering. “One afternoon Noah came in and asked if I was crying about Ecuador. I said yes and I wanted to help people there. He said, ‘If you like, we can hold a yard sale to sell my toys and buy things for them.’” His mother expressed concern that Noah might miss them, but the little boy shrugged, saying he had too many any way. Mrs. Maranzana’ friend Paola Latour offered her house as a location for the yard sale. Latour hopes the sale will benefit families in Ecuador. Toys, plants, books and clothing were sold at a “reasonable price” at the sale. Noah and his brother Gabriel and Mrs. Latour’s daughter, Sophie, also ran a lemonade stand at the sale to raise additional funds. 13．What is true about the Maranzanas? A．They were badly hurt in the earthquake. B．They lost their house in the earthquake. C．They all survived in the terrible earthquake. D．They returned home at once after the earthquake. 14．What is Noah’s suggestion for Karen? A．Running a lemonade stand. B．Organizing a yard sale. C．Making toys for children in Ecuador. D．Setting up a relief center in Ecuador. 15．What is Latour’s attitude to Noah’s effort? A．Supportive. B．Doubtful. C．Worried. D．Unclear. 16．Which of the following best describes the Maranzana family? A．Strong-minded. B．Hard-working. C．Far-seeing. D．Kind-hearted. （24-25高二上·山东德州·期中）Jane Seymour, co-founder of the Open Hearts Foundation, has always been inspired by her mother’s advice — that love has no boundaries and flows unconditionally. That advice originated from Jane’s mother’s experience as a survivor of World War II. She survived three and a half horrific years by caring for soldiers who were far worse off than she was. Focusing her energy on serving others under the most difficult circumstances was the only way she survived. Jane was greatly impacted by her mother’s story. When faced with her own personal challenges — losing her home and being nearly broke — Jane used her last bit of money to have an artist draw her children. At her home, the artist saw some of Jane’s paintings, and offered her free art lessons. It was then that she discovered her unique talent for art, which led to a series of positive influences in her life, including a new career, new passions, and the inspiration for the Open Hearts Value. Every time Jane painted a heart, it was open, and when there were two or more, they were always connected. This distinctive image represents the Open Hearts Value, and was the beginning of her journey to encourage people to turn their personal challenges into an opportunity to help others. When Signet Jewelers, the world’s largest retailer (零售商) of diamond jewelry, learned of this story, they approached her about creating a line of jewelry with the Open Hearts symbol. That business partnership sold billions of dollars of jewelry and started the charitable beginning of the Open Hearts Foundation. Jane’s vision was to create a foundation that encouraged people to help others and provided immediate funding to small, new charities that shared the same values. What started as a cause marketing campaign has grown into a movement of like-minded people working together for the greater good. Over sixty charities have been supported by the Foundation and thousands of volunteers have been inspired to do what they can to help others through virtual and in-person volunteer experiences. 17．What made Jane’s mother survive the World War Ⅱ? A．Her unconditional love to others. B．Support from the soldiers she helped. C．Her willpower and determination to win. D．Energy to face any strange circumstances. 18．Which image best suits the logo of the Open Hearts Foundation? A． B． C． D． 19．What was the original intention of Signet Jewelers? A．To start small charities directly. B．To promote a new jewelry line. C．To set up a company with retailers. D．To share the same value with Jane. 20．Which best describes the Foundation according to the last paragraph? A．Struggling. B．Profitable. C．Fruitful. D．Disorganized. （24-25高二上·安徽六安·期中）If you’ve ever needed a sign to let you know you’re on the right path, Ben Lyne of Eagle Mountain, Utah, is here for you. Ben Lyne has been jogging for years. However, last February, he decided to make things more meaningful on his morning runs. As he jogged along, he often saw the faces of people passing by in cars. Noticing how unhappy many people looked as they drove long hours to work, he decided to carry a sign that simply says, “I believe in you.” At first, he wasn’t sure whether anyone would notice it. Then, messages started appearing on a website page of Eagle Mountain’s community. People were noticing and appreciating (感激) his encouragement. “When I first saw Ben holding up his sign, I was driving to the University of Utah Neurosciences Center” said Jordan Smith. “I have a long history of health issues from brain cancer (癌症), several brain operations, and so on. That day I saw the sign Ben was holding up was just what I needed to get through my fears of seeing my doctor. I helped myself calm down and believe that everything would be OK.” In fact, another man who spotted (发现) the sign while driving stopped to tell Ben the sign had saved his life. Last Saturday, this guy was just thinking about ending his life when he saw Ben with a sign in hand, which helped him out of it. Ben now brings the sign with him everywhere he goes, even when he goes on vacation overseas. He hopes to spread his message of love and encouragement everywhere he goes! Ben’s simple message of acceptance is changing lives, one run at a time! We hope his sign finds the people who need it most. 21．What can we learn about Ben Lyne from Paragraph 2? A．He keeps evening runs. B．He goes to work on foot. C．He likes watching people. D．He cares about other people. 22．Why does Ben hold up a sign while jogging? A．To make people feel fun. B．To encourage people around. C．To get support from people. D．To say hello to people passing by. 23．What do people think of Ben Lyne? A．Interesting. B．Inspiring. C．Humorous. D．Foolish. 24．What does the underlined word “acceptance” in the last paragraph probably mean? A．Cheer. B．Worry. C．Belief. D．Surprise. 2 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！ 1 / 15 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$