Now picture this: You are spending two weeks in a foreign country helping local kids with Chinese in the morning and sunbathing on a beach in the afternoon. That’s exactly what voluntourism is all about. “Voluntourism” is a blend (混合) of “volunteering” and “tourism”. It means doing volunteer work in the place where one is vacationing.

Voluntourism has many advantages. For local communities, volunteers bring them energy, skills and kindness. They build houses, clean the environment, provide medical care, and so on. For voluntourists, they get free meals and housing when volunteering. Also, it’s a great way to learn about other cultures while making a positive (积极的) change.

But there are problems too. First, some people say short-term voluntourism does not create lasting change. Building a house in one week might not be as helpful as training local workers. Another problem is that sometimes volunteers take away jobs and income (收入) from the locals. Also, some projects are not well planned. As a result, they may fail to meet expectations, and even do harm to both voluntourists and local communities.

So, what should you do if you want to be a good voluntourist? First, research carefully. Choose a responsible organization (负责任的机构) that listens to local people. Then, think about what skills you have to help those in need. Besides, consider the value of what you do: Does it meet the community’s needs? Is it sustainable (可持续的)? When asking yourself these questions, always remember: Helping isn’t just about you feeling good — it’s about doing real good.

Voluntourism could be a wonderful experience if done right. However, if it is done wrong, things will be different. The key is to make informed decisions that will leave the world better than it was when you started.

1.1. Which of the following best describes “voluntourism”?

A Travelers study in another place.

B Tourists volunteer while on a trip.

C Visitors work part-time for money.

D

解析：选B。概念理解题。解析：原文第一段 “It means doing volunteer work in the place where one is vacationing.” 含义就是在旅行度假地开展志愿工作，对应 B。A 学习、C 兼职赚钱，文中没有提及。

2.2. What might be a problem of short-term voluntourism according to Paragraph 3?

A A shortage of workers.

B A waste of money.

C No lasting change.

D

解析：选C。细节理解题。解析：第三段 “First, some people say short-term voluntourism does not create lasting change.” 短期公益旅行无法产生持久的改变。A、B 原文无对应信息。

3.3. What should you do to be a good voluntourist? ①Do careful research. ②Think about your skills. ③Consider the value of your act. ④Jump at any volunteer chance.

A ①②③

B ①③④

C ②③④

D

解析：选A。信息筛选组合题。解析：第四段给出三点建议：①research carefully 仔细调研；②think about what skills you have 思考自身技能；③consider the value of what you do 考量行动价值。 ④“抓住一切志愿机会” 错误，要挑选负责任机构，不能盲目参与。选①②③。

4.4. What is the best title for the text?

A Voluntourism: Helpful or Harmful?

B Voluntourism: Low-cost but High-risk

C Voluntourism: Enjoyable and Sustainable

D

解析：选A。标题归纳题。解析：全文结构：介绍公益旅行→讲优点→讲弊端→给出正确参与建议。辩证讨论这件事是有益还是有害。 B 只突出低成本、高风险，文中没有重点讲成本；C 只强调愉快、可持续，忽略文中大量批判问题的段落，片面。故选 A。