When volunteering for a community in need, you come to realize that every person has a story - a story of who they are and how they came to be where they are. __2__ Acknowledging everyone's individual circumstances and stories makes for a more complete volunteer experience.

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　　Picking up trash, pulling weeds or donating clothes may not seem like much, but with the right mindset, these actions can be seen to have far­reaching implications. Think of it like this: picking up trash and pulling weeds contribute to the beautification of a community, while donating clothes might mean keeping someone warm in winter.

　　Gratitude

　　__4__ And helping those in need is a firm reminder of what really matters, like family. It's not uncommon for volunteers to see their own lives in a different light, perhaps when they are taking notice of the small things or during the moments that bring them joy. Thus, volunteering can make you feel grateful for the things in life that really matter.

　　Once a volunteer, always a volunteer

　　__5__ The fulfillment that comes with helping another human being, and the satisfaction from knowing you've made a difference are just a few reasons why being a volunteer once is never enough.

　　A．The simple things are always hard.

　　B．Small changes have very big impacts.

　　C．Volunteering is actually beneficial to all of us.

　　D．Volunteering is an experience that stays with you forever.

　　E．As volunteers, we'd better respect, appreciate, and understand it.

　　F．Volunteering is best known as an act done for the benefit of others.

　　G．Volunteering brings with it a deep appreciation of all that you have in life.

　　语篇解读：本文介绍了我们可以从志愿活动中所能获得的一些启示。

　　1．解析：选F　此处的语境是：做志愿者工作是一项有益于他人的活动，但我们也能从中得到一些启示，这些启示可能不仅会对我们的社会有正面作用，也能对我们自己有莫大的好处。

　　2．解析：选E　此处的语境是：每个人都有自己的故事，志愿者应该尊敬和理解。该选项中的it指代前句的内容。

3．解析：选B　根据该段的"Picking up trash ... contribute to the beautification of a community, while donating clothes might mean keeping someone warm in winter."可知本段的主要内容是一些志愿活动看似渺小，但能对社会、对他人产生非常积极的作用，因此该项能概括本段大意。