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  • 1. (2020七下·浦东期末) Read the passage below and answer the following questions (根据短文内容,回答下列问题)

        Tom Brown, an office worker, lives in NewYork, USA. He inherited (继承)$1, 000, 00 when he was 23 years old. He didn't feel happyat all. His college friends were looking for their first jobs, but he didn'thave to. Tom decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else. He didn'ttell any of his friends and gave $100, 000 of his money to a charity (慈善团体) to help poor children to live betterlives. Today he is 36, he still wears cheap shoes and clothes and owns a smallcar only, but he is much happier.

        Until now Tom has helped 15 children frompoor countries all over the world, $200 a month for each. The child does notreceive the money in cash (现金) . The money pays for the child'sschool expenses, food, medical care and clothing. Tom receives a report on thechildren's progress each year. They can write to each other, but usually thechildren do not speak English.

        Once Tom went to visit a little girl inAfrica. "When I saw her, I felt very happy," he said, "I sawthat the money was used for a very good plan. It brought me closer to the childin a way that giving money alone cannot." "I want to do everything Ican. I will go on helping those children in need," he added.

    1. (1) Did Tom need to look for a job after hegot the money?
    2. (2) Why did Tom give his money to acharity?
    3. (3) How much does Tom spend on all thechildren every month?
    4. (4) Where did Tom visit a little girl?
    5. (5) What do you think of Tom? Give at leastone reason.

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