KnowinghowmuchherownchildrenlovedpresentsatChristmas,An...

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Knowing how much her own children loved presents at Christmas, Ann Sutton always tried to seek help for one or two poor families. With a social worker mother, the Sutton children had inherited (继承) her commitment to service, and knew never to take their good fortune at Christmas for granted. This year, Kinzie, her seven-year-old daughter was excited that Santa Claus would make a special visit to a 22-year-old mother named Ashley who worked in a factory raising her 12-month-old son by herself.

      The phone rang on Sunday. A representative from a local organization was calling to say that the aid Ann had requested for Ashley had fallen through. No Santa Claus, no presents, nothing.

      Ann saw the cheer fade away from her children's faces at the news. Without a word, Kinzie ran into her bedroom. She returned, her face set with determination. Opening up her piggy bank, she put all the coins onto the table: $3.30. Everything she had. “Mom,” she told Ann, “ I know it’s not much. But maybe this will buy a present for the baby.”

      At the breakfast meeting the next day, Ann told her co-workers about her daughter’s story. To her surprise, staff members began to open their purses, and empty their pockets to help Kinzie.

On Christmas Eve, Ann drove through the pouring rain to the small trailer where the Ashley lived. Then she began to unload the gifts from the car, handing them to Ashley one by one. Ashley was very moved. Reflecting on a little girl’s generosity, Ashley says she’ll one day be able to do something similar for someone else in need. “Kinzie could have used that money for herself, but she gave it away,” Ashley says, “She’s the type of kid I’d like my son to grow up to be.”

44. What can we know about Ann’s children according to Paragraph 1?

 A. They were living a rich life.

 B. They were ready to help others.

 C. They showed no interest in Christmas.

 D. They were excited to visit Ashley.

hearing the aid had fallen through, Kinzie _______.

 A. was determined to save money for the baby

 B. asked her mother to donate money to Ashley

 C. realized she wasted too much money

 D. decided to buy a present for the baby

46. What did Ann do to help Ashley?

 A. She spent Christmas Eve with Ashley.

 B. She helped Ashley unload the presents.

 C. She asked her co-workers to donate money.

 D. She brought Christmas presents for Ashley.

47. What may Ashley do later?

 A. She may return the money to Ann.

 B. She may ask her son to study hard.

 C. She may offer to help other people.

 D. She may buy presents for Kinzie.

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