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Volunteering abroad is a great way to help others, improve your skills and become a more confident, independent person. If you are interested in volunteering abroad, here are some places to go.
Australia
If you seek a life on the beach, in a great climate with friendly people, Australia might be your best bet. With thousands of volunteers already signing up to leave for Australia during the holidays, it will be a very popular option.
Brazil
This vast country has some great opportunities on offer and is especially popular this year. A lot of volunteer work is available in Brazil centers on conservation and ecological projects. With the world’s largest rainforest in Brazil, of which huge part is in danger, there are lots of different jobs you can do.
Kenya
Kenya is the destination for those seeking an African experience. Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages (孤儿院) or with local children living in slums (贫民窟). There is a great demand for volunteers in Africa because many people live in poverty, so if you truly feel like making a difference to a community, Kenya should be at the top of your list.
Costa Rica
Golden sandy beaches, clear coastlines and beautiful cities are what Costa Rica is all about. Because of its small size, you can see a lot of the country in just a short time. You can really make the most of your time as a volunteer. A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work, so if you want to look after turtles (海龟) on the beach, Costa Rica could be just the place for you.
1. Where will you probably go if you are interested in protecting the environment?
A. Australia. B. Brazil.
C. Kenya. D. Costa Rica.
2. What can be inferred from the passage that volunteers in Kenya mainly work with?
A. Children. B. The elderly.
C. Animals. D. Plants.
3. What should you do if you choose to go to Costa Rica?
A. You should surf with children in the water
B. You should take care of trees in the forests
C. You should work with animals on the beach
D. You should look after children who have lost their parents
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. C
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【分析】
本文说明文。文章介绍的是到海外去做志愿者的四个不同的国家的志愿者所从事的不同的事情的具体信息。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段中的“With the world's largest rainforest in Brazil, of which huge part is in danger, there are lots of different jobs you can do”，可知巴西的热带雨林正受到威胁，所以你如果对环境保护有兴趣就去巴西吧！故B正确。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages(孤儿院)or with local children living in slums”。可知在肯尼亚，志愿者主要是照顾孩子，故A正确。
3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后3行“A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work, so if you want to look after turtles on the beach, Costa Rica could be just the place for you”可知在哥斯达黎加你可以照顾海龟。故C正确。
【点睛】本文介绍的是到海外去做志愿者的四个不同的国家的志愿者所从事的不同的事情的具体信息。文本所给信息非常丰富，要求考生从中选出适合题目要求的信息。解此类题目时，考生可以先阅读题目和选项，了解具体要求，然后再仔细阅读文章，认真筛选甄别，这样的阅读就有的放矢，可以大大提高阅读的速度和效率。如第3题，“What should you do if you choose to go to Costa Rica?”根据题目中的“Costa Rica”定位于最后一段，最终定位于最后3行“A lot of work is needed with wildlife and ecological work, so if you want to look after turtles on the beach, Costa Rica could be just the place for you” 可知在哥斯达黎加你可以照顾海龟。故C正确。
