John Smith, an office worker, lives in Washington. He inherited (继承) a million dollars when he was 23, but he wasn’t happy at a11. When his college friends were looking for their jobs, he didn’t have to. Jack decided to living a simple life like everyone else. He gave $l0,000 of his money to a charity (慈善机构) to help poor children live a better life. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and drives a small car only, but he is very happy.
Up to now John has helped some children from poor countries all over the world, by sending them each $200 a month. The money was used for the children’s study, food, medicine and clothing. John receives a report each year on the children’s progress. They can write to each other. but usually the children do not speak English.
When John first heard about these children, he wanted to help them. “It was nothing special,” he said. “Until I went to these countries and met the children I was helping, I didn’t know anything about their life.” Once John went to meet a little girl in Africa. He said that the meeting was very exciting. “When I met her, I felt very happy.” he said. “And I saw that the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to go on helping those children.”
小题1:. John didn’t need to look for a job .
A．before he went to college
B．after he went to Africa
C．because he got a lot of money
D．before he received a report小题2:. John has sent them each $200 a month to help some poor children .
A．near Washington
B．in European countries
C．only in Africa
D．throughout the world小题3:. John learned about the children’s progress by .
A．visiting them each year
B．getting a report every year
C．staying with them
D．talking to them in English小题4:. The underlined words “for a good cause” means “ ” in Chinese.
A．施舍
B．行善
C．优惠
D．赏赐小题5:. What’s the main idea of the story?
A．Help others, and you will feel happy.
B．It’s necessary to write letters to poor children.
C．Live a simple life, and you can give others help.
D．It’s the most important to help the children in Africa.
