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【题目】A recent study surveyed 5,000 British families about their experiences with volunteering and their mental health. Participants completed the same survey every two years from 1996 to 2008.

About 20 percent of the survey participants reported doing regular unpaid work Researchers found that these volunteers also scored highest on their mental health scores. The two were linked so directly that the more a person volunteered, the happier they were.

One could argue a chicken-and-egg theory: happier people are more likely to have the time, money, energy and resources to give back to others. But even when researchers adjusted for education, social class and total health, the link was there, suggesting that the mental increase came from volunteering and not the other way around.

According to Dr. Stephen G. Post, author of The Hidden Gifts of Helping, when you help others, your brain releases feel-good chemicals, which can help cells repair themselves and grow. And this translates to better health.

So volunteering can help improve both your physical and mental health—on one condition. You have to mean it. People who volunteered for "self-oriental" reasons, either because they were forced to do so for work or school or because they were trying to get away from problems in their lives, had a mortality（死亡率）risk that was similar to those who didn't volunteer at all. It was only when people were volunteering out of a true sense of sympathy that they saw any health benefits.

So whether it's arranging books at the library or walking dogs at the animal shelter, find a cause that's important to you and give it a try. Volunteering is a good way to develop a sense of connection that not only helps your community, but may also be good for you.

【1】Who are healthier according to the study?

A. people who are happier.

B. people who are good at taking exams.

C. people that work as volunteers regularly.

D. people that make a large amount of money.

【2】Why does the author mention the chicken-and-egg theory?

A. To introduce a world-famous theory.

B. To point out that volunteering came first.

C. To prove happy ones would like to help others.

D. To tell us that the cause and the effect are mixed.

【3】What may be one of the "self-oriented" reasons?

A. You try your best to solve others' problems.

B. You are filled with pity for the foster kids.

C. You have the duty to look after the old.

D. You're always willing to help others.

【4】What is the text mainly about?

A. A chicken-and-egg theory.

B. Happiness has a lot to do with health.

C. A sense of connection is important to us.

D. Volunteering willingly is good for health.

Answer 1

【答案】

【1】C

【2】B

【3】C

【4】D

【解析】

本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨的是做志愿工作与健康之间的关系，研究人员经过调查发现经常参加志愿工作的人无论是身体上还是精神上都会更加健康，做志愿工作与健康之间有着紧密的联系。

【1】推理判断题。根据第二段第一句“About 20 percent of the survey participants reported doing regular unpaid work Researchers found that these volunteers also scored highest on their mental health scores.”可知研究人员发现志愿者在精神健康方面得分很高，说明经常做志愿工作的人更为健康。故C项正确。

【2】推理判断题。根据第三段第二句“But even when researchers adjusted for education, social class and total health, the link was there, suggesting that the mental increase came from volunteering and not the other way around.”可知研究人员做了一些调整，最终的结果还是证明精神健康来着与志愿工作。在第三段里作者提出“the chicken-and-egg theory”目的是为了证明先做志愿工作，然后才变得更加健康。故B项正确。

【3】推理判断题。根据文章第五段最后一句“It was only when people were volunteering out of a true sense of sympathy that they saw any health benefits.”可知只有当人们出于同情他人去做志愿工作的时候，他们才可以得到一些健康方面的好处。也就是说责任心才是"self-oriental"的原因。故C项正确。

【4】主旨大意题。本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨的是做志愿工作与健康之间的关系，研究人员经过调查发现经常参加志愿工作的人无论是身体上还是精神上都会更加健康，做志愿工作与健康之间有着紧密的联系。D项与文章中心思想一致。所以选择D项。