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  • 1. (2023高一上·龙岗期中) 阅读理解

    Every New Year, many people make promises to themselves, only to see them fall by the wayside within a few months, weeks, or even days .However, 26— year old Luke Cameron is not among those people. After losing a close friend known for her generosity (慷慨) and died of cancer in 2013, the young man decided to do at least one good deed (好事) every day for 365 days and be has not missed one yet.

    Cameron performed his first good deed on January 1st, 2014, with the simple act of greeting a waitress at a safe he visited. The next day he bought food and drinks for some homeless people. Cameron's good small deeds have been recorded in an online diary, like taking out the garbage for an elderly neighbor or spending a few hours helping a disabled lady pick out a dress tor a party. What's more, the young man has also spent close to £4,000 of his own money, buying gfts for children in need.

    Cameron has created a series of some cards, which he has called"Cards for Kindness". Each card suggests a simple act of kindness — things like giving a stranger a hug or making peace with an enemy, which is to encourage others to perform good deeds.

    Cameron's generosity has not gone unnoticed. To reward the young man as he nears the end of his journey,pizza chain Domino's recently awarded him a year's supply of free pizza. Not surprisingly, the big —hearted young man has decided to use the gift to hold special pizza days for charity. His kind deeds have also won him a competition for the job of"National Philanthropy (慈善事业) Manager".

    1. (1) What made Cameron decide to do good deeds every day?
      A . The need of a competition. B . The requirement of his job. C . The influence of his families. D . The death of a close friend.
    2. (2) What is the second paragraph mainly about?
      A . The influence of simple acts of kindness. B . The good things that Cameron has done. C . The importance of having close friends. D . The prizes that Cameron has received.
    3. (3) Why did Cameron create"Cards for Kindness??
      A . To record his good deeds. B . To make peace with an enemy. C . To raise money for some charities. D . To encourage people to show kindness.
    4. (4) Which of the following can be the best title for the text?
      A . No Pains, No Gains B . The Power of Dreams C . A Good Deed Every Day D . The Best Man in Britain

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