Part 3: Reading Comprehension （共8题；每小题2分，满分16分）

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A 51-year-old lawyer has moved back to stay with his mother — after giving up his Los Angeles home to a family of strangers for a year.

Tony Tolbert looked for a family in need after his father set a good example when he was growing up by always welcoming people to stay in their spare room. “You don’t have to be Bill Gates or Warren Buffet or Oprah,” Tolbert told CBS. “We can do it wherever we are, with whatever we have, and for me, I have a house that I can use.” His mother, Marie Tolbert, added, “He is so kind and he’s always been helping others.”

Tolbert went to Alexandria House, a shelter for homeless women and children, and came across Felicia Dukes, who lived in a single bedroom with three of her children. Her family had been separated as the shelter was just for children and her eldest son was unable to join them. Tolbert told the staff that he wanted to bring the family back together, and offered them his home.

The family has now moved into the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home—with Felicia Dukes’ oldest son. It is worth nearly $400,000, according to online estimates (评估). “I am so excited,” Felicia Dukes said, as she wiped away her tears.  

The heartwarming story comes after a report that 10-year-old Gracie McNulty, from England, served Christmas dinners to 50 homeless people, achieving her father’s last Christmas wish.

Her father Craig, 38, was a charity volunteer who had served breakfast to the homeless on Boxing Day. But as a roofer, he suffered serious head injuries when he fell down from the roof. He was taken to a hospital by air ambulance but died soon after the accident in August.

“It’s been the best Christmas,” Gracie said. “I was just at school feeling sad and then I wanted to do something to make him proud and this may be the perfect thing.”

41. When Tony Tolbert was young, he 　　  　.

A. lived in a large room alone        B. was encouraged by his father

C. led a happy life with his mother  D. wanted to become Bill Gates   

42. According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? 

A. Felicia Dukes lived in Alexandria House with all her children. 

B. Alexandria House is a place for those poor children.

C. Tony Tolbert offered his house to the family of Felicia Dukes.

D. Tony Tolbert donated $400,000 to help those poor people.            

43. What might be Craig’s last Christmas wish? 

A. He wanted his daughter to be a roofer.

B. He asked his daughter to learn from Tolbert.

C. He still wanted to help the poor at Christmas.

D. He persuaded his daughter to work hard at school.   

44. Gracie felt sad at school probably because 　　　.

A. she missed her father very much B. she failed in her exams

C. she couldn’t offer help to others

D. she didn’t achieve her father’s dream    

45. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?

A. To explain some puzzling events.

B. Tony Tolbert is very warm-hearted.

C. To tell two inspiring stories.

D. To show there are still many poor people.     
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