1. (2020·浙江模拟) 听材料，回答问题。

Well, it is common in America for a person to belong to some kind of volunteer group.<br />Donating once time in services is very much a part of the American way of life.<br />The helping hand is extended to the poor, the homeless, and the handicapped.<br />High school students are often encouraged to become volunteers, and many school club<br />activities center around volunteer services.<br />Students may work with sick children during a summer program, or participate in a club<br />activity which helps to bring meals to senior citizens who are shut-ins.<br />With a spirit of goodwill, students are often eager to donate their spare time.<br />They see such activities as a way of becoming part of the community and the adult world.<br />Social action for them becomes as important as their academic studies.<br />Schools and community groups may respond to a recent earthquake in a foreign country,<br />a flood somewhere within their own country, or another natural disaster which has left<br />people homeless.<br />They may organize drives to collect food, clothing, and medicines to serve an immediate need.<br />This call to assist those less fortunate than themselves may have arisen from the humble<br />origins of the American nation.<br />Well, it is common in America for a person to belong to some kind of volunteer group.<br />Donating once time in services is very much a part of the American way of life.<br />The helping hand is extended to the poor, the homeless, and the handicapped.<br />Goodwill students are often encouraged to become volunteers, and many school club activities<br />center around volunteer services.<br />Students may work with sick children during a summer program, or participate in a club<br />activity which helps to bring meals to senior citizens who are shut-ins.<br />With a spirit of goodwill, students are often eager to donate their spare time.<br />They see such activities as a way of becoming part of the community and the adult world.<br />Social action for them becomes as important as their academic studies.<br />Schools and community groups may respond to a recent earthquake in a foreign country,<br />a flood somewhere within their own country, or another natural disaster which has left<br />people homeless.<br />They may organize drives to collect food, clothing, and medicines to serve an immediate need.<br />This call to assist those less fortunate than themselves may have arisen from the humble<br />origins of the American nation.

1. （1） Why is volunteering so common in America?

   A . It is required by the government. B . It is part of people's life. C . It is good for future jobs.
3. （2） What do high school students usually do for sick children?

   A . Bring them meals. B . Raise money. C . Help them study.
5. （3） How do schools and community groups respond to a disaster?

   A . By providing victims with relief supplies. B . By sending volunteers to disaster stricken areas. C . By organizing victims to help themselves.