A
Teen Volunteer Team at the New Rochelle Public Library（NRPL）
Who
Teens who want to (not because their parents are making them do it)!
Teens Entering 7th-12th grade.
Teens who are reliable, creative, flexible committed and motivated.
Teens who are team players.
What
There are lots of ways to volunteer at the library: from keeping the shelves neat to signing out toys and puppets, from shooting photo and video for the library at library programs and events to giving one-on-one computer and tech skill training to seniors, from improving library service to teens and developing a better collection of books for teens to planning for summer reading. The possibilities are See our complete “menu” of opportunities:
Adopt-a-Shelf（6 positions, 4 hrs/week）
Local History Volunteer Intern（1 or 2 positions, hours task-based）
Children’s Room Assistant（4 positions, 3-4 hrs/week, weekend hours only）
Teen Photo Video Team（5 positions, hours task-based）
Teen Advisory Group（open positions, hours vary）
Why
Besides helping others, volunteering at NRPL…
Teaches you job skills and values.
Enables you to associate with teens from other schools.
Is a real plus on your college applications.
Is an opportunity to give back to the community.
Is Fun.
How
Fill out an application. You can pick one up in person at the library, or find it online at www.nrpl.org, or at our Facebook page: facebook. com/nrplteens.
If your application is approved, we'll call you to set up an interview.
For More Info or to apply for a position: Ken Petrilli, Teen Services Librarian 813-3735.
1. Which one is fit for volunteering for NPRL?
A. Tim, a boy student from Grade Six
B. Jack, a devoted and trustworthy boy.
C. Lily, who likes working as an individual.
D. Mary, who is urged by her mum to volunteer.
2. What can a volunteer do for NRPL?
A. Sort out and straighten book.
B. Collect and recycle used books.
C. Teach young readers tech skills.
D. Order food for on-duty librarians.
3. What benefit can an NPRL volunteer get?
A. Awareness of the value of reading.
B. Chances to repay the community.
C. Admission into a teen’s association.
D. Recommendations in college applications.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了新罗谢尔公共图书馆(NRPL)招聘少年志愿者的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Who中的“Teens who are reliable, creative. flexible committed and motivated.”（可靠的，有创造力的，灵活的，全心全意的，积极的青少年。）由此可知，杰克，一个全心全意的，可靠的男孩适合NPRL。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据what中的“There are lots of ways to volunteer at the library: from keeping the shelves neat to signing out toys and puppets, from shooting photo and video for the library at library programs and events to giving one-on-one computer and tech skill training to seniors, from improving library service to teens and developing a better collection of books for teens to planning for summer reading.”（在图书馆做志愿者有很多种方式: 从保持书架整洁到为玩具和木偶登记，从为图书馆的节目和活动拍摄照片和视频，到提供一对一的电脑，以及对老年人的技术技能培训，从改善对青少年的图书馆服务、为青少年开发更好的藏书到计划夏季阅读）由此判断出，志愿者能通过分类和整理书籍为NRPL服务。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Why中的“Besides helping others, volunteering at NRP is an opportunity to give back to the community.”（ 除了帮助他人，在NRP做志愿者是一个回馈社区的机会）可知，NPRL志愿者能得到的好处是可以获得回报社区的机会。故选B项。
