(2019·全国卷Ⅱ·B) 主题语境：公益事业与志愿服务
“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 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 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 endofseason gifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming an member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kids while the other parents are to for another season. Handing out 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 . That relief is 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?
1.What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph 1?
A. She knows little about the club.
B. She isn't good at sports.
C. She just doesn't want to volunteer.
D. She's unable to meet her schedule.
2.What does the underlined phrase “tug at the heartstrings” in paragraph 2 mean?
A. Encourage teamwork. B. Appeal to feelings.
C. Promote good deeds. D. Provide advice.
3.What can we learn about the parent from paragraph 3?
A. She gets interested in lacrosse.
B. She is proud of her kids.
C. She'll work for another season.
D. She becomes a good helper.
4.Why does the author like doing volunteer work?
A. It gives her a sense of duty.
B. It makes her very happy.
C. It enables her to work hard.
D. It brings her material rewards.
答案与解析： 1.C 2.B 3.D 4.B
1.由第1段中的a last resort和第3段中的unwilling parent可判断出正确答案。
2.heartstrings由heart和strings构成，可理解为“心弦”，结合画线短语前的persuading及下文作者所列举的感人事迹可知，作者想要打动家长，使其改变主意。
3.由“后扬”部分情节可知，家长做了许多，由此可判断出正确选项。
4.根据说理部分的“Volunteering just feels so good”可推断出答案。
