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    Maria and her parents moved to the US from Brazil one year before the pandemic(流行病). Better education opportunities lay ahead, and they were excited to get Maria into an American high school to prepare for college.

    Each parent got a job, and Maria started studying. She also signed up for a service club because she wanted to meet people, practice her English and be a part of the community. “I love to serve,” Maria says. “I think it is my thank-you for the opportunities I have.”

    She worked at the local food bank with other kids of her age, organizing bags for families who were having a hard time making ends meet. But when the pandemic hit, she found herself at the food bank for another reason: to bring home groceries to her parents. “We were all shocked when my mother lost her job. My friends at the food bank got me through it,” Maria said.

    Luckily, her father kept his job. And with classes moving online, Maria was able to secure a full-time job and do her class work at night. Three of her courses were college prep classes that demanded a lot of work. During her

    senior year, Maria worked 40-hour weeks and studied even more. Yet, in her spare time, she packed food bags for others before taking hers home.

    Just before graduation, Maria came into the food bank. One of the volunteers started getting a bag ready for her. “I don't need one today,” Maria said. “My mother got a job. I'm here to help.”

    Maria supported her family for eight months. She graduated on time and got scholarship offers from three different colleges. She moved to part-time work and has completed her first semester of college.

    1. (1) What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us?
      A . When Maria decided to go to the US. B . How Maria managed to get a job. C . Why Maria joined the service club. D . What Maria did to help her family.
    2. (2) What allowed Maria to work full time during the pandemic?
      A . Leaving the food bank. B . The help from her friends. C . The support from her parents. D . Taking courses online.
    3. (3) What can we infer from the last paragraph?
      A . Maria's great efforts paid off. B . Maria does very well in college. C . Maria likes doing part-time jobs. D . Maria's family gave her lots of help.
    4. (4) What good qualities does Maria have?
      A . Loyal and reliable. B . Diligent and dedicated. C . Ambitious and creative. D . Just and knowledgeable.

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