全国高考英语 2 卷阅读理解译文及解真题步骤B“You can use me as a last resort(选择), and if nobody else volunteers，then I will do it.” This was an actual reply from a parent after I putout a request for volunteers for my kids lacrosse( 长曲棍球)club.I guess that there's probably some demanding work schedule, or socialanxiety around stepping up to help for an unknown sport. She may justneed a little persuading. So I try again and tug at the heartstrings.I mention the singleteam that his kids aren’t even on … At this pointthe unwilling parent speaks up,“Alright. Yes, I’ll do it.”I’m secretly relieved because I know there’s real power in sharingvolunteer responsibilities among many. The unwilling parent organizesthe meal schedule, sends out emails, and collects money for end-of-seasongifts. Somewhere along the way, the same parent ends up becoming aninvaluable member of the team. The coach is able to focus on the kidswhile the other parents are relieved to be off the hook for another season.Handing out sliced oranges to bloodthirsty kids can be as exciting aswatching your own kid score a goal.Still, most of us volunteers breathe a sigh of relief when the seasoncomes to a close. That relief is coupled with a deep understanding ofwhy the same people keep coming back for more: Connecting to thecommunity(社区)as you freely give your time, money, skills, or servicesprovides a real joy. Volunteering just feels so good.In that sense, I’m pretty sure volunteering is more of a selfishact than I’d freely like to admit. However, if others benefit in theprocess, and I get some reward too, does it really matter where mymotivation lies?24.What can we infer about the parent from her reply in paragraph l...
