Question

Oxfam, started in 1942, is run by volunteers. It sells used clothes, shoes, toys and so on. It helps by sending money to communities and organizations. It organizes(组织) training to help people learn new skills or sets up workshops to let people talk about their problems and find solutions(解决办法) together. It helps people to help themselves.

The story of the world’s largest private charity begins with a news article about the poor people in the developing countries. A couple read it and the husband sent it to his father, with words “Dad, maybe we can do something about this.” Then the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation started in this way in 2000.

UNICEF started after the Second World War in 1946. At that time, there were many homeless children. UNICEF gave them food, milk and clothes. Today UNICEF works in 191 countries and regions(地区). It gives children clean water, food and schools. It works to improve children’s health and lives all around the world.

1.How does Oxfam get money to help others?

A. By organizing some competitions

B. By selling used things.

C. By asking from rich people.

D. By providing training.

2.What can we know about the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation from the passage?

A. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is run by volunteers

B. It started with a news article about women in the developing countries.

C. A girl read the news story and told it to his father.

D. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation started in 2000.

3.Who does UNICEF help?

A. Women. B. The disabled.

C. Children. D. The old.

Answer 1