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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 all. 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, 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."
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
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. all over the world
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
4. The underlined words "for a good cause" means "_____" in Chinese. [ ]
A. 施舍
B. 善事
C. 优惠
D. 赏赐
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.
