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    Wearing a red nose for a day may seem like a strange way to raise money for charity. However, it seems to work in Britain

Red Nose Day (RND) is well-known in the UK. The aim of the day is to raise money for a charity called Comic Relief which helps people in need in Africa and in the UK.

    Red nose?

    Comic Relief was started in 1985 by the scriptwriter Richard Curtis. It's called Red Nose Day, as on this day many people buy a plastic red nose to wear! The money made from selling red noses goes to the charity.

    When is RND?

    Red Nose Day takes place every two years in the spring and is now so famous that many people consider it to be an unofficial national holiday. For example, many schools have non-uniform days. This year Red Nose Day was on 13^th March 2015.

    Money

    Across Britain, people are encouraged to “Do Something Funny for Money”. The money that is collected helps children to go to school, and educates the adults with HIV and AIDS. Comic Relief also works closely with disabled and elderly people to make sure they have equal rights and a better life.

    So, if you are ever in the UK on Red Nose Day, now you know why you may find normal people wearing red noses and doing silly things! It's all for a good cause! If you want to find out more about the day, have a look at the official Read Nose Day website.

1. （1） Why do people celebrate Red Nose Day?

   A . To raise money for Comic Relief B . To encourage people to make money happily C . To raise money to help the poor all over the world D . To encourage more American people to join the charity
3. （2） What can we know about Comic Relief from the passage?

   A . It was started in 1895 B . It helps people from all over the world C . It offers help to both children and adults D . It mainly aims to make disabled people have a better life
5. （3） What is probably encouraged to do on Red Nose Day?

   A . Making red noses B . Working for money C . Painting your body red D . Making your face funny