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 阅读理解The Well that Changed the WorldAs a six-year-old Canadian schoolboy, Ryan had trouble believing the words spoken by his teacher that many people in developing African countries couldn't get enough clean water. He looked across the classroom at the drinking fountain. It was very close—only ten steps away. So, Ryan asked himself, "Why do some African children have to walk ten kilometers to get water every day? And why is the water so dirty that it makes them sick?" Young Ryan thought, "Life is easy for me, but hard for those people. Why don't I help?"At first, his plan was to earn money to build a single well somewhere in Africa. He cleaned windows and did gardening for his family and neighbors. He soon reached his first target (目标) of $70, but when he gave the money to a charity, he was told that it actually cost $2,000 to build a well. Two thousand dollars was a lot of money, but Ryan didn't give up. He started to ask for help from his classmates and neighbors and persuaded them to donate money. At the same time, a friend of Ryan's mother helped make his story go public. After several months, Ryan had raised the $2,000, with which a well was built near a primary school in Uganda. The children at the school no longer needed to walk for hours to get water. They were grateful to him and invited him to visit. In Uganda, Ryan at last saw the finished well with his own eyes. But that was not all. He also saw hundreds of delighted students who had turned out to welcome him. They sang and danced happily. Some even offered him food and gifts. At first Ryan was nervous, but soon great warmth filled him. He really had made a difference for these children. He broke into a joyful smile. Later, Ryan's experience led him to set up a foundation (基金会) to encourage more people to help. Many inspired people gave him their support. Ryan's foundation continues to attract support from more and more people, so the work of building more wells can go on. Today, over 800,000 people in 16 countries across Africa have benefited from the life-changing gift of clean, safe water. （1） The following statements make Ryan decide to help students in developing African countries, EXCEPT____.  A . Ryan has troubles understanding the words spoken by teachers. B . Many students are suffering from sickness caused by dirty water. C . Ryan thought life shouldn't be so hard for them while his is easy. D . Many students have to walk a long way to get clean and safe water. （2） How did Ryan raise money to build a well after finishing his first target? A . By asking his teacher and friends' parents for help. B . By persuading people around him to donate money. C . By setting up a public foundation to attract support. D . By doing some work for his family and neighbors. （3） Which of the following words can best describe Ryan? A . Kind-hearted and determined. B . Humorous and ambitious. C . Brave and generous. D . Grateful and hardworking. 答案： A B A

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