1. (2024高二下·保定期中) 听一段材料，回答问题。

I live in the center of the city, where it rarely rains.<br />So cars parked in open parking lots easily collect pollutants and dust.<br />Together with my friends, I decided it should be a kind gesture to surprise the owners with<br />a car wash.<br />Every once in a while, someone would come by and ask us seemingly stupid men, who told<br />you to wash the cars, or even better, who paid you to wash their cars.<br />We explained we just wanted to do something kind, but our response was often met with<br />an even more confused look.<br />As the afternoon went on, some other friends that came by understood our goal of the voluntary<br />event and started helping out with some of the duties.<br />I wasn't cleaning cars for money.<br />I was cleaning cars simply because I wanted to offer the car owner's kindness.<br />I now realize firsthand that there is a special energy created when you choose to think bigger<br />than yourself and act in service of others, and maybe like me, you'll find it's actually<br />the greatest gift you'll ever get.<br />I live in the center of the city where it rarely rains.<br />So cars parked in open parking lots easily collect pollutants and dust.<br />Together with my friends, I decided it should be a kind gesture to surprise the owners with<br />a car wash.<br />Every once in a while, someone would come by and ask us seemingly stupid men, who told<br />you to wash the cars, or even better, who paid you to wash their cars.<br />We explained we just wanted to do something kind, but our response was often met with<br />an even more confused look.<br />As the afternoon went on, some other friends that came by understood our goal of the voluntary<br />event and started helping out with some of the duties.<br />I wasn't cleaning cars for money.<br />I was cleaning cars simply because I wanted to offer the car owner's kindness.<br />I now realize firsthand that there is a special energy created when you choose to think bigger<br />than yourself and act in service of others, and maybe like me, you'll find it's actually<br />the greatest gift you'll ever get.

1. （1） What was the passers-by's attitude toward the speaker's behavior?

   A . Puzzled. B . Thankful. C . Supportive.
3. （2） Why did the speaker decide to wash the cars?

   A . To earn some pocket money. B . To do good for car owners. C . To set a good example to his friends.
5. （3） How did the speaker finish cleaning the cars?

   A . By attracting strangers to join him. B . By working with the car owners. C . By cooperating with his friends.
7. （4） What did the speaker get in the end?

   A . The joy of helping others. B . A precious medal. C . A lot of money.