Question

Jack Brown, 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 keep living a simple life like everyone else. He gave ＄10,000 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 Jack 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. Jack got a report each year on children’s progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.

“It was nothing special,” Jack said. “And I saw the money was used for a good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to help those children.

53. Jack didn’t need to look for a job__________.

　　　 A. before he went to a college　　　　　　 B. after he went to Africa

　　　 C. because he got one million dollars　　　 D. before he got a report

54. Jack 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 on the phone

55. What does “for a good cause” mean in Chinese?

　　　 A. 施舍　　　　 B. 行善　　　　 C. 优惠　 　　 D. 赏赐

56. What does the story tell us?

　　　 A.　　 Help others, and you will be happy.

　　　 B.　　 It’s nice to write to poor children.

　　　 C.　　 Live a simple life, and you can help others.

　　　 D.　　 It’s the most important to help the children in Africa.

Answer 1

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