Question

John Brown, an office worker, lives in Washington, and he inherited(繼承)＄1,000,000 when he was 23. He didn’t feel happy at all. His college friends were looking for their first jobs, but he didn’t have to. John decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else. He didn’t tell any of his friends and gave＄100,000 of his money to a charity(慈善團體) that helped poor children to live better lives. Today he is 36. He still wears cheap shoes and clothes and owns a small car only, but he is much happier.

Up to now John has helped 15 children from poor countries all over the world, ＄200 a month for each. The child does not receive the money in cash(現金). The money pays for the child’s school expenses, food, medical care and clothing. John receives a report each year on the child’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 not anything special,” he said, “Until I had the chance to go to these countries and meet the children I was helping, I did not know any thing about the type of life they had.”

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 happy,” he said,“ I saw that the money was used for a very good plan. It brought me closer to the child in a way that giving money alone cannot.” “I want to do everything I can. I will go on helping those children in need.” he added.

根據短文內容回答下列問題。

1 What kind of life is John living?

He is living a ________________________________________________________

2. Did John want to look for a job or stay at home after he got the money?

___________________________________________________________________

3 Does John only help the poor children in Africa?

___________________________________________________________________

4 The child receives the money in cash, doesn’t he?

_________________________________________________________________

5 Why did John say that the meeting with the little girl was very exciting?

Because he saw his money was well used and this made him_______.

6 How do you like John Brown?

He is_______________________________________________________________

 

Answer 1

答案：
解析：

1. simple life (like everyone else) 簡單的生活。 2. He wanted to look for a job.  他想找一份工作。 3. No. (He helps other children) / No, he doesn't. 不，他還幫助其他孩子。 4. No. His school expenses are paid. 不，他的學費已經支付了。 5. feel happy/ closer to the child. 覺得高興。 6. a kind (generous) person  一個好心的，慷慨的人。