【题目】My mother died twice in August 2009—once on her75th birthday at a crowded restaurant, surrounded by her closest family members - and finallythe next day at a hospital. Eight months later, I began to come out of the fog of grief and depression to find a new purpose for my life.

Like many of my generation, I had lived only for myself—traveling, acquiring what I needed, rising to a position of importance and getting financial rewards. I was “kind - hearted” and “volunteered” for various causes, but really didn't give of myself.

In the spring after Mom's death, I found myself waking in the middle of the night with one thought. I wanted to offer myself as a living kidney ()donor. My husband Robb had received the gift of life through a kidney transplant (移植)from a deceased donor in 1999so I was familiar with the need for donors and knew several people who were waiting for a life saving transplant. I decided to offer myself to be matched with the most suitable person on the waiting list at my local transplant center. I was paired with a 71-year-old grandmother from New Jersey who had survived for six years. At her 70th birthday, her family threw a big party as they did not expect her to live much longer. She has become my very good friend.

In donating my kidney, I extended myself in a way far beyond what I ever believed was possible. I did so in honor of my mother who sacrificed so much for me and my sisters, and in memory of my husband's donor who extended her life through him.

I encourage all who enjoy the gift of good health to share with others, either as a living donor or by donating organs upon death. By extending yourself through organ donation, you will live on through others in a magic way and give comfort to your loved ones.

1 From the second paragraph, we can conclude that __________

A. the author was kind and generous in giving help

B. the author enjoyed financial rewards seriously

C. the author sought reasons to help others

D. the author looked after her own interest

2 When did the author decide to offer her kidney?

A. The moment her husband received a kidney transplant.

B. In the fourth month of 2010.

C. When she was waking at midnight alone.

D. After she visited a 71-year-old woman.

3 The grandmother's family held a birthday party __________

A. to show thanks for what the author had done

B. to celebrate the old woman's recovering

C. to make the old woman happy

D. to say goodbye to the old woman

4 After donating her kidney, the author __________.

A. carried out her mother's last wishes

B. wanted to honor her husband's donation

C. intended to live a longer life

D. meant to do something useful to others

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