来自高考真题的智慧：Teenagers should be pulled off the sofa
这篇文章源自2025年全国卷II高考试题，是阅读理解七选五的原文！
Unexpected Benefits of Volunteering as a Family
Are you looking for a way to bring your family together? Hoping to find a hobby that can be shared by both the little ones and adults? Volunteering as a family may be just the thing you need.You may know the "feel-good" emotions that come with helping others, but there are even more unexpected ways volunteering will positively affect the whole family.
● You'll feel like you have more time.
People often feel they are too busy to volunteer. Yet, research has found that giving your time to community causes actually makes you feel like you have more of it.Volunteering makes you feel capable and inspires you to make the most of each day.
● You can live longer if you volunteer regularly.
For adults, volunteering can provide significant physical health benefits.Washington University found that adults 55 and older who volunteered had better memory and maintained overall health longer than others their age. Volunteers are also more likely to look after their own health and are more focused on adding physical activity into their lives.
● Volunteering has a lifelong effect on kids and teenagers.
Volunteering during teenage years has been linked to some major positive effects such as improved grades and increased self-confidence. These effects aren't just short-term but have been proved to affect a teen's well-being in the years to come.
● You'll have more time with family.
Families who volunteer together have the unique experience of working toward a common goal.You may even learn that your kid has a talent you didn't know about before.Everyone brings something unique to the table and can connect with each other in a new way. And, there are tasks for every age and ability, so all your children can feel proud of their work.
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家庭志愿服务的意外好处
你是否在寻找一种能让家人更团结的方式？希望找到一种大人小孩都能一起参与的爱好？全家一起做志愿服务，或许正是你需要的。你可能知道帮助他人带来的那种“愉悦感”，但志愿服务对整个家庭还有更多意想不到的积极影响。
● 你会感觉自己拥有更多时间
人们常常觉得自己太忙，没时间做志愿。然而研究发现，把时间投入到社区公益中，反而会让你觉得时间变多了。志愿服务让你感到自己有能力，并激励你充分利用每一天。
● 经常做志愿，寿命可能更长
对成年人来说，志愿服务能带来显著的身体健康益处。华盛顿大学的研究发现，55岁及以上参与志愿服务的成年人，记忆力更好，整体健康状况维持得更久。志愿者也更注重照顾自己的健康，更愿意在生活中增加体育锻炼。
● 志愿服务对儿童和青少年有终身影响。
青少年时期参与志愿服务，与成绩提升、自信心增强等诸多重要积极影响相关。这些影响不只是短期的，研究证实，它们会在未来多年里持续影响青少年的身心健康。
● 你会拥有更多和家人相处的时间
一起做志愿的家庭，会拥有为共同目标努力的独特经历。你甚至可能发现孩子身上有你从前不知道的天赋。每个人都能贡献自己独特的一面，以全新的方式彼此联结。而且这里有适合各个年龄、各种能力的任务，让你的孩子都能为自己所做的事感到自豪。
