1. (2020八上·深圳期末) 阅读理解

Ming Wang, a young office worker, inherited a large sum of money after his parents died, but he wasn't happy at all. When his college friends were looking for their jobs, he didn't have to Ming decided to live a simple life like everyone else. He gave half of his money to charity to help poor children live a happy life. Today, he still wears cheap shoes, clothes and drives a small car, but he is very pleased.

Up to now, Ming has funded some children from poor countries all over the world. The money has been used for children's study, food, medicine and clothing. Ming receives a report each year on the children's progress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.

Ming remembered that when he first heard about these children, he immediately decided to help them. "It was nothing special," he said, "I didn't know anything about their life until I went to these countries and met the children I am helping." Once Ming went to meet a little girl in Africa. He said that the meeting was very exciting. "When I met her, I felt very happy. And I saw that the money was usedfora good cause. It brought me happiness. I want to do everything I can to go on helping those children."

1. （1） Ming 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 in English
3. （2） The underlined words "for a good cause" means "      ".

   A . 施舍 B . 行善 C . 优惠 D . 赏赐
5. （3） What can we learn from Ming's story?

   A . Help others, and you will feel happy. B . It's necessary to do charity. C . Live a simple life, and you can receive happiness. D . It's important to help children in need.