relationship-rather than an isolated gas.

　　I met with many learned senior citizens who shared their experiences and wisdom.No longer did I walk aimlessly down the hallways.I found myself enjoying talking with these people as I learned their histories.Why hadn't I realized sooner that volunteer work could enlighten me?

　　Some people argue that volunteering and working for change does not help.However，they fail to realize that the world is constantly changing and humans must adapt.My experience at Weyrich Health Center has taught me that refusing to change one's views and accept new ones leads to short­term goals that finally disappear.Communication with others is an important part of life.Volunteering is not just a requirement or a way to improve your resume，it is a time for service and personal growth.

　　Now I enjoy volunteering my time surrounded by seniors who bring history alive for me.By communicating with them，I have developed into a more dynamic person.

　　【语篇解读】　作者一开始做志愿工作时并不真正喜欢，但后来与一位老人交谈后，开始乐于做志愿工作，认为自己从老人那里获得了很多经验。

　　1．What's the author's initial attitude towards volunteering?

　　A．Positive.　　　 B．Satisfied.

　　C．Doubtful. D．Unwilling.

　　D　[观点态度题。根据第二段最后两句可知，作者一开始做志愿工作时感觉和那些老人没什么关联，不愿意和他们互动交流。由此可判断出，作者最初并不情愿去做志愿工作。]

　　2．Why did Colonel Hemsworth invite the author to his table?

　　A．He liked the author very much.

　　B．He wanted the author to accompany him.

　　C．He wanted to work with the author.

　　D．He planned to teach the author something.

B　[细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知，Colonel Hemsworth之所以邀请作者是因为他想让作者陪陪他。]