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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 on the beach,Costa Rica could be just the place for you.
【语篇解读】 本文介绍的是到海外去做志愿者的四个不同的国家的人所从事的不同事情的具体信息。
1.If you are interested in protecting the environment,you will probably go to .
A.Australia B.Kenya
C.Brazil D.Costa Rica
C [推理判断题。根据文章第三段后最后一句“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C正确。]
2.It can be inferred from the passage that volunteers in Kenya mainly work with .
A.animals B.plants
C.the elderly D.children
D [细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“Generally volunteers in Kenya work in orphanages(孤儿院)or with local children living in slums(贫民窟).”可知在肯尼亚,志愿者主要是照顾孩子,故D正确。]
3.If you choose to go to Costa Rica,you are supposed to .
A.work with animals on the beach
B.surf with children in the water
C.take care of trees in the forests
D.look after children who have lost their parents
A [细节理解题。根据文章最后一段最后一句“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A正确。]