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Voluntary organizations around the world seek volunteers to feed the homeless，build houses and encourage people who suffer.The following are four famous voluntary organizations.
Habitat for Humanity
Founded in 1976，it has built over 400,000 homes and served more than 2 million people around the world.It helps create affordable homes for those affected by natural disasters and homelessness.Families in need of a home can apply to the organization for relief.Its goal is to eliminate (消除) homelessness from the world.
Peace Corps
Over 200,000 Peace Corps volunteers have worked in 139 countries around the world.This organization began in 1960.It seeks volunteers to work on AIDS relief，business development and information technology around the world.In 2011,37% of its volunteers were serving in Africa,24% in Latin America and 21% in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.It aims to promote (促进) world peace and friendship.
Make a Wish Foundation
This organization seeks to help children with lifethreatening medical conditions.It was founded in 1980 and has reached more than 193,000 children around the globe.Children with lifethreatening medical conditions are selected to have a personal wish come true.This organization creates an unforgettable experience for a child in need.
Volunteers of America
It has helped over 2 million people in 400 communities in the United States.This organization is famous in the US for its human services programs for atrisk youths，the elderly and homeless people.Approximately 70,000 volunteers help this organization reach its aim.For 115 years，it has brought meals，medicine and warmth to people in need in the United States.
【语篇解读】 语篇类型是应用文，主题语境是人与社会之公益机构。文章介绍了四个著名的志愿者组织。
1．Whom does Habitat for Humanity mainly serve?
A．Homeless people. B．AIDS victims.
C．Children in need. D．Poor families.
A [细节理解题。根据有关Habitat for Humanity的介绍可知，该组织主要为无家可归的人提供负担得起的住宅。]
2．Which organization has the shortest history?
A．Habitat for Humanity.
B．Peace Corps.
C．Make a Wish Foundation.
D．Volunteers of America.
C [细节理解题。通读全文可知，Habitat for Humanity成立于1976年，Peace Corps成立于1960年，Make a Wish Foundation成立于1980年，Volunteers of America有115年的历史，即成立于1904年。由此可知，Make a Wish Foundation的历史最短。]
3．What do the other three organizations have in common，compared with Volunteers of America?
A．They have the same goal.
B．They have the same service area.
C．They have the same service programs.
D．They have the same number of volunteers.
B [细节理解题。根据文中对四个志愿者组织的介绍可知，前三个组织都是全球性组织，而Volunteers of America是只为美国人服务的区域性组织。]
