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Sometimes when we are lost in the daytoday activities of life and work, we forget there is a part of us
that wants to serve and make a difference in the world.It is also a good time to look for ways to express
yourself through service to others.
Most people want to live a life full of meaning.If you recognize you have a true desire to serve,
voluntary work in the community and a spirit of giving can lead you to an understanding of what you care
about, what your natural talents are, and what your life purpose is.It can start you on the path to a new
life.
To live your purpose as fully as possible, use your natural gifts when you serve others.If you are a
naturallyborn teacher, you could teach students who are struggling with basic reading skills.If you are
good at encouraging people, you could visit people who are sick or in nursing homes.
Many of us forget how lucky we are and how much support we have.When we reach out to others,
we sometimes realize how our lives have been blessed.When you are aware of all the blessings that you
have received, you can understand your true capacity to make a difference.
Service is a spirit for living in addition to a set of actions.You live your life purpose every day.It's not
just when you are volunteering at church or the local food bank.It's every time you interact(互动) with
anyone.Through your actions, your words, and your smiles, you have the capability to either uplift
someone or put them down.Meaningful, purposeful lives are built every moment, not just in isolated times
spent volunteering.Whether it's at work, in traffic, in the line at the grocery store, or at a concert, you
have an opportunity to serve and change the world.Your efforts don't have to be extraordinary, but your
life certainly will be.
1. Through service you can do all of the following EXCEPT ____.
A. make a difference in the world
B. express yourself
C. find your life purpose
D. forget how lucky you are
2. In the author's opinion, to make your life fully meaningful, your service to others should ________.
A. be based on what you are good at
B. prove to be highly praised
C. be rewarded with support
D. become your lifework
3. The last paragraph suggests that ________.
A. you should live your meaningful life at almost anytime anywhere
B. you should build your meaningful life while doing voluntary work
C. the more uncommon your efforts are, the more meaningful your life is
D. the best way to live your purpose is to take part in social activities
4. We can infer from the passage that the author ________.
A. starts his new life in the daytoday activities
B. is not good at interacting with others
C. kills time by volunteering
D. values voluntary work very much
