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If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds, see through walls, or have superhuman strength may sound silly, but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life.
Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.
They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess: the power to make a difference in the lives of others.
We’re not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor. Your lives are busy enough doing homework, playing sports, making friends, seeking after your dreams. But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy to something much larger than yourself. Find an issue you are interested in and learn more. Volunteer or, if you can, contribute a little money to a cause. Whatever you do, don’t be a bystander. Get involved. You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when you’re older. But why not start now?
Our own experience working together on health, development, and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives. It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead.
1. What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to?
A. Your life style. B. Your life value.
C. Your trouble in life. D. Your life experience.
2. Why does the author say they are inspired every day?
A. They possess different kinds of superpowers.
B. They have got the power to change the world.
C. Some people around them are making the world better.
D. There are many powerful people in their life and work.
3. What does the author stress in Paragraph 5?
A. Learning more and contributing more to a cause.
B. Rising above self and acting to help others.
C. Working hard to get a bigger opportunity.
D. Trying your best to help the poor.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【分析】
这是一篇议论文。文中就什么是超能量进行论证，认为真正拥有超能量的人对其他人生活产生积极影响，他们投入时间和精力去做更有意义的事情。
【1题详解】
句意猜测题。题目问第二段划线部分指的是什么。“what really matters in your life”划线部分意思是你生命中真正重要的是什么，根据第二段“Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.” 在日常工作中，我们每天都会被那些为改善世界而做出非凡贡献的人所鼓舞，可知，人生真正重要的是能为他人和世界做出贡献实现自我价值。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。题目问为何作者说他们每天都受到鼓舞。根据第二段“Every day in our work, we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.” 在日常工作中，我们每天都会被那些为改善世界而做出非凡贡献的人所鼓舞，可知，他们周围的一些人正在让世界变得更好，这是令人鼓舞的。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。题目问在第五段作者强调什么。第五段主要阐述：我们认为，当你投入一些时间和精力去做超越自己的事情时，你就能过上更有意义的生活。如果可以的话，去做志愿者，或者捐一点钱去成就一项事业。无论你做什么，都不要当旁观者，可知，作者强调超越自我并行动起来帮助他人。故选B。
【点睛】做阅读理解题要留意题目及其选项里的关键词，然后在文章里看是否有对应的同义词、近义词或反义词来找到答案。例如小题2，选项里“making the world better”和文章第三段里的“to improve the world.”是近义词，然后根据上下文理解最终判断C选项切题。
