Taking part in charity is not just for adult people. Kids can do it too! Melvin Sheppard, 14, an American student, has done charity work for 8 years. He has also encouraged his classmates to join him.
Melvin studies at William Allen Middle School in Philadelphia. Recently, he collected $ 1,500 by himself and $487 from his classmates to donate to Cooper University Hospital.
Melvin was born nine weeks premature (早产的) in Cooper University Hospital, weighing 2.6kg. His father told him how Cooper saved his life, so he feels thankful to the hospital.
Melvin's classmates joined him once they found out about his kind behavior. Their teacher, Michael Bemer, also held a class with them about helping others. "It wasn't really about the money," Bemer said. "It was about the fact that they were doing something good."
"It feels great, helping someone that I know." said Jordan, Melvin' s classmate. Melvin's neighbors also helped out.
Since Melvin was 6, he and his parents have given money to Cooper University Hospital every year. This year, Gray E. Stahl, the head of Cooper's division of neonatology(新生儿科学部门), went to Melvin's school to accept the money.
The money goes to a part of the hospital that helps about 500 young patients every year.
"When they leave, we call them graduates," Stahl said, "my co - workers and I are pleased when our graduates and their families do well, like Melvin and his family."
小题1:When did Melvin start to do charity work?
A．When he was 14 years old.
B．When he was 8 years old.
C．When he was 6 years old.
D．When he was born.小题2:Why did Melvin donate to Cooper University Hospital?
A．He was a doctor in Cooper University Hospital.
B．His father worked in Cooper University Hospital.
C．He was thankful to Cooper University Hospital.
D．He used to volunteer in Cooper University Hospital.小题3:Where did Gray E. Stahl accept the money?
A．At Melvin's school.
B．At Melvin's house.
C．At Cooper University Hospital.
D．At Cooper's division of neonatology.小题4:Which of the following is TRUE?
A．Many college graduates accept the money every year.
B．The money helps about 500 0ld patients every year.
C．Melvin does the charity work alone for many years.
D．Melvin's teacher thinks it is a great thing to learn to help others.
