Question

Justin Bieber’s birthday wish has come true. The teenage star announced earlier this week that he wanted his fans to donate $17,000 to charity---so far the total of gifts that have poured in is more than $31000.

“I have had a great year and it is all because of the fans helping me live my dream,” said the young singer. “I’m turning 17 years old on Tuesday, and have so much to be grateful(感激的) for! So this year, I really want my birthday to be all about helping others. Instead of asking for gifts, I’m asking friends, family and fans to consider donating $17 for my 17th birthday to help make a change.”

Bieber asked his fans to donate to a charity that builds clean water projects in developing countries.

“Together, we’ve made a big difference for many causes. Did you know that about 4,500 kids die each day from waterborne diseases (水源性疾病)? By building clean water projects for villages that need them, we can prevent this! I want to make my birthday matter this year--- let’s make it so more kids can grow up to have a 17th birthday like me. Join me to make a change.

“I’m really so grateful for my family, friends and fans--- and I believe we can do something big to help bring clean water to people in need. Even if you don’t have $17 to give I just ask you to go out in your community and try and make a positive difference. Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way.”

根据材料内容选择最佳答案，并将其标号填入题前括号内。

1.What does Bieber ask his friends for his 17th birthday?

A. Gifts. B. $17.

C. Birthday wish. D. Clean water.

2.What do we know about the donations?

A. There is $17,000 altogether.

B. There is still $31,000 to go.

C. There is $14000 more than Bieber expected.

D. There will be $50000 in the end.

3.What will the money be used for?

A. Building clean water projects in developing countries.

B. Preventing children from getting ill.

C. Help children to grow up to 17 years old.

D. Make a change for children on their birthdays.

4.What do you think of Justin Bieber?

A. Warm-hearted. B. Rich.

C. Serious. D. Outgoing.

5.What does this passage mainly want to tell us?

A. Introduce a famous star’s birthday wish.

B. Tell us how people in other countries live without water.

C. Provide people some ways to prevent waterborne diseases.

D. Encourage everyone to do what they can to help others in need.

 

Answer 1

1.B

2.C

3.A

4.A

5.D

【解析】

试题分析：Justin Bieber在他17岁生日的时候发起募捐，希望家人、朋友和他的粉丝都来捐出17元钱帮助一个储存干净水的慈善活动。结果大获成功。善心不分大小。

1.小题1】细节理解题。根据I’m asking friends, family and fans to consider donating $17 for my 17th birthday to help make a change.可知，Bieber请朋友、家人和他的粉丝捐款$17为他的生日，故选B。

2.小题2】推理判断题。根据第一段的最后可知，Bieber计划集资$17,000，结果筹到more than $31000。所以比预计的多$14000。故选C。

3.小题3】细节理解题。根据Bieber asked his fans to donate to a charity that builds clean water projects in developing countries.可知，Bieber集资想为发展中国家筹建干净水的项目。故选A。

4.小题4】推理判断题。Justin Bieber知道每天有4,500个孩子死于水源性疾病，为了帮助那些人，他发起募捐活动，所以他说一个热心人。故选A。

5.小题5】段落大意题。根据最后一段Even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way.可知文章想要告诉我们的是，即使是最微小的善举都会有不一样的结果。故选D。

考点：人物类短文阅读。