2021年北京卷
B
I remember the day during our first week of class when we were informed about our semester(学期) project of volunteering at a non-profit organization.When the teacher introduced us to the different organizations that needed our help，my last choice was operation Iraqi Children (OIC).My first impression of the organization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with the plans I had in mind.
Then，an OIC representative gave us some details，which somewhat interested me.After doing some research， I believed that we could really do something for those kids.When I went online to the OIC website，I saw pictures of the Iraqi children.Their faces were so powerful in sending a message of their despair(绝望) and need that I joined this project without hesitation.We decided to collect as many school supplies as possible，and make them into kits——one kit，one child.
The most rewarding day for our group was project day，when all the efforts we put into collecting the items finally came together.When I saw the various supplies we had collected，it hit me that every kit we were to build that day would eventually be in the hands of an Iraqi child.Over the past four months，I had never imagined how I would feel once our project was completed.While making the kits，I realized that I had lost sight of the true meaning behind it.I had only focused on the fact that it was another school project and one I wanted to get a good grade on.When the kits were completed，and ready to be sent overseas，the warm feeling I had was one I would never forget.
In the beginning，I dared myself to make a difference in the life of another person.Now that our project is over，I realize that I have affected not only one life，but ten.With our efforts，ten young boys and girls will now be able to further their education.
24. How did the author feel about joining the OIC project in the beginning?
A. It would affect his/her initial plans.
B. It would involve traveling overseas.
C It would not bring him/her a good grade.
D. It would not live up to his/her expectations.
25. What mainly helped the author change his/her attitude toward the project?
A. Images of Iraqi children.B. research by his/her classmates.
C. A teacher's introduction.D. A representative's comments.
26. The author's OIC project group would help ten Iraqi children to________..
A. become OIC volunteersB. further their education
C. study in foreign countriesD. influence other children
27. What can we conclude from this passage?
A. One's potential cannot always be underrated.
B. First impression cannot always be trusted.
C. Actions speak louder than words.
D. He who hesitates is lost.
答案解析：
24. D. It would not live up to his/her expectations。作者最初认为Operation Iraqi Children组织不会达到他/她的预期，这从第一段中的"My first impression of the organization was that it was not going to make enough of a difference with the plans I had in mind."可以看出。
25. A. Images of Iraqi children。作者在OIC网站上看到的伊拉克儿童的图片帮助他/她改变了对项目的态度，这从第二段中的"I saw pictures of the Iraqi children... that I joined this project without hesitation."可以看出。
26. B. further their education。通过项目，十名伊拉克儿童将能够继续他们的教育，这从最后一段中的"With our efforts, ten young boys and girls will now be able to further their education."可以看出。
27. B. First impression cannot always be trusted。作者最初对项目的看法是负面的，但后来通过参与和了解，态度发生了改变，这说明第一印象并不总是可靠的。其他选项虽然可能是文章中的主题，但并不是从整篇文章中得出的结论。
