七、阅读短文,回答问题(10分)
When I joined UNICEF China as a volunteer, I couldn't wait to help solve some big social
problems right away. But at first, my job was only to interview the new staff about
their training. I did what I was told to do, but to be honest, I didn't feel like I was creating the
value I imagined.
After a few days, my fellow volunteers and I were asked to make a video for UNICEF
China. In doing so, I was able to work with some experienced staff and learn how they
understood their job. Thanks to it, I have learned several important lessons.
First, making a big change takes time. Staff with the longest work experience in UNICEF
usually make the most difference. Second, the time we have spent is always worth it, no matter how
long it is. For example, it might take ages to help build up one school. Once it begins, it can grow and
develop further. Moreover, I find that even the smallest thing we do can be valuable.
Later on, the video was completed. It showed what UNICEF China did. In it, some staff
were working at the front line, some were doing paper work in the office and I was
interviewing the new staff. I see that everyone is helping in their own ways, no matter how
small the act is. Together, we are making a difference to our society and creating a brighter
future for our children.
1. What was the writer's job at first?
2. What activity allowed the writer to work with experienced UNICEF staff?
3. How many lessons did the writer learn?
4. What kind of work were some staff doing in the office in the video?
5. What can we learn from the writer's volunteer experience in UNICEF China?
When I joined UNICEF China as a volunteer, I couldn't wait to help solve some big social
problems right away. But at first, my job was only to interview the new staff about
their training. I did what I was told to do, but to be honest, I didn't feel like I was creating the
value I imagined.
After a few days, my fellow volunteers and I were asked to make a video for UNICEF
China. In doing so, I was able to work with some experienced staff and learn how they
understood their job. Thanks to it, I have learned several important lessons.
First, making a big change takes time. Staff with the longest work experience in UNICEF
usually make the most difference. Second, the time we have spent is always worth it, no matter how
long it is. For example, it might take ages to help build up one school. Once it begins, it can grow and
develop further. Moreover, I find that even the smallest thing we do can be valuable.
Later on, the video was completed. It showed what UNICEF China did. In it, some staff
were working at the front line, some were doing paper work in the office and I was
interviewing the new staff. I see that everyone is helping in their own ways, no matter how
small the act is. Together, we are making a difference to our society and creating a brighter
future for our children.
1. What was the writer's job at first?
2. What activity allowed the writer to work with experienced UNICEF staff?
3. How many lessons did the writer learn?
4. What kind of work were some staff doing in the office in the video?
5. What can we learn from the writer's volunteer experience in UNICEF China?
答案：
1. To interview the new staff about their training.
2. Making a video for UNICEF China.
3. Three.
4. They were doing paper work.
5. Small acts can make a difference./Even the smallest thing we do can be valuable./Everyone can help no matter how small the act is.
解析：
【解析】
1. 定位原文第一段第二句"But at first, my job was only to interview the new staff about their training."，直接提取信息得到答案。
2. 定位原文第二段前两句"After a few days, my fellow volunteers and I were asked to make a video for UNICEF China. In doing so, I was able to work with some experienced staff"，可知制作视频的活动让作者有机会和资深员工共事。
3. 定位原文第三段，通过标志词"First""Second""Moreover"可判断作者一共学到了3个经验。
4. 定位原文第四段第三句"some were doing paper work in the office"，直接提取信息得到答案。
5. 结合全文最后一段的核心主旨，归纳得出相关启示。
【答案】
1. To interview the new staff about their training.
2. Making a video for UNICEF China.
3. Three.
4. They were doing paper work.
5. Small acts can make a difference./Even the smallest thing we do can be valuable./Everyone can help no matter how small the act is.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解，细节查找，主旨归纳
【点评】
本文属于记叙文类阅读，多数题目为细节理解题，可直接在原文定位获取答案，最后一题为主旨归纳题，需要结合全文核心观点总结，整体考察学生的信息检索和内容归纳能力。
【难度系数】
0.7
1. 定位原文第一段第二句"But at first, my job was only to interview the new staff about their training."，直接提取信息得到答案。
2. 定位原文第二段前两句"After a few days, my fellow volunteers and I were asked to make a video for UNICEF China. In doing so, I was able to work with some experienced staff"，可知制作视频的活动让作者有机会和资深员工共事。
3. 定位原文第三段，通过标志词"First""Second""Moreover"可判断作者一共学到了3个经验。
4. 定位原文第四段第三句"some were doing paper work in the office"，直接提取信息得到答案。
5. 结合全文最后一段的核心主旨，归纳得出相关启示。
【答案】
1. To interview the new staff about their training.
2. Making a video for UNICEF China.
3. Three.
4. They were doing paper work.
5. Small acts can make a difference./Even the smallest thing we do can be valuable./Everyone can help no matter how small the act is.
【知识点】
英语阅读理解，细节查找，主旨归纳
【点评】
本文属于记叙文类阅读，多数题目为细节理解题，可直接在原文定位获取答案，最后一题为主旨归纳题，需要结合全文核心观点总结，整体考察学生的信息检索和内容归纳能力。
【难度系数】
0.7