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八年级下册 人教版
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Unit 8 Making a Difference
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素材来源:Psychology Today#2
【2025原创】Volunteering is a meaningful way to help others while also
benefiting yourself. Many people choose to volunteer because it allows them to
ameliorate conditions in their communities. Whether it’s helping the elderly,
tutoring children, or cleaning up parks, every small effort contributes to a better
world.
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One of the biggest reasons people volunteer is to support those in need.
Some visit nursing homes to spend time with lonely seniors, while others work
at animal shelters to care for abandoned pets. Students often volunteer by
teaching younger kids or organizing charity events at school. These acts of
kindness not only improve others’ lives but also bring personal satisfaction.
Volunteering also helps people develop important skills. Working with others
teaches teamwork, communication, and problem-solving qualities that are useful in
school and future careers. For example, someone who volunteers at a hospital
might learn how to stay calm in difficult situations, while a volunteer at a food
bank gains organizational skills.
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Beyond practical benefits, volunteering strengthens communities and improves
mental well-being. Studies show that helping others reduces stress and increases
happiness. When people come together for community gardens, charity runs, or
tutoring programmes, neighbourhoods become safer and more connected.
▲.Schools often have service projects, and local organizations like libraries
and food banks welcome volunteers. Even small acts, like donating clothes or
helping a neighbour, make a difference. Volunteering proves that kindness and
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阅读理解·语篇导读 本文主要介绍了志愿服务的多重价值。
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1.What does the word “ameliorate” in the first paragraph mean?( )
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A.Worsen. B.Ignore. C.Improve. D.Observe.
【解析】词义猜测题。根据第一段的help others和contributes to a better
world可知ameliorate应与improve同义。故选C项。
2.What can we learn about volunteering from the text?( )
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A.It mainly improves physical health.
B.It requires special skills to get started.
C.It’s more beneficial for students than workers.
D.It helps people stay calm in difficult situations.
【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句可知D项正确。
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3. 选项选择 Which activities are suggested in the text for meaningful free
time?( )
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①Tutoring younger students ②Browsing social media aimlessly
③Participating in a charity run ④Playing mobile games for hours
⑤Helping at an animal shelter ⑥Visiting patients at a hospital
A.①③⑤ B.②④⑥ C.①②④ D.③⑤⑥
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段的work at animal shelters、teaching
younger kids和第四段的charity runs可知选A项。
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4. 内容回填 What can be put in “▲” in the last paragraph?( )
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A.Many people dislike volunteering
B.Communities rarely need volunteers
C.Getting started with volunteering is easy
D.Volunteering requires expensive training
【解析】推理判断题。根据第五段的“Schools often have service projects,
and local organizations… welcome volunteers.”可知,空处表示参与志愿活
动并不困难。故选C项。
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