On a sunny morning, children in Ganale stood in front of their new school and expressed their thanks to Tina Charles. Tina Charles, a woman member of the WNBA, plays for the women’s basketball team of America. She understands the importance of education and of giving back to others. So the WNBA star made sure to support a school in an African village when she heard about the chance to give money to it.
Charles first knew about the chance while she was in a college. But she didn’t have the money to help out at that time. After she played for the WNBA, she made much money. With the help of charitable organizations(慈善机构), Charles donated $32,000 to the school.
Charles did the charity work while playing basketball and getting ready for the London Olympics. She played for the team that had won the gold medal in the last four Olympic Games. And they got the fith gold medal in London.
Charles always works hard on both working for the country in the Olympic Games and giving back to others.“The more I give, the more happiness I get.”she said.
【小题1】What’s the Chinese meaning of WNBA?
| A．国家篮球队。 | B．美国篮球队。 |
| C．美国女子篮球队。 | D．篮球协会。 |
【小题2】Why did Charles make her mind to support the African village school?
A、Because she had enough money.
B、Because she played for the WNBA.
C、Because she worked for charitable organizations.
D、Because she understands the importance of education and of giving back to others.
【小题3】Did the team she played for win the gold medal in London Olympics?
| A．Yes, of course. | B．No, it didn’t. |
| C．It’s hard to say. | D．Sorry, we don’t know. |
【小题4】What do you think of Charles?
| A．She works hard. | B．She is helpful. |
| C．She is kind-hearted. | D．All of above. |
【小题5】What’s the Best title for the passage?
A、The history of WNBA.
B、An Olympic Athlete Lends a hand.
C、The Charitable Organization.
D、The Gold Medals of Olympics.
