Reflecting on his father’s death, however, Ted Turner realized that it was dangerous to put too much emphasis on material possessions.He decided to use his hard-earned influence to serve the public.
Concerned about the environment, Ted Turner established the Better World Society in 1985.The purpose of this organization was to produce documentaries to educate people about pollution, hunger, and the danger of building weapons of mass destruction.In 1986 Turner began sponsoring the Goodwill Games to promote world peace.The Turner Tomorrow Awards were created to encourage writers and thinkers to focus their attention on solving world problems.The Turner Family Foundation was established in 1992.
28.What is CNN according to the passage?
A.It’s a broadcast-news company.
B.It’s a basketball team agency.
C.It’s a charity organization.
D.It’s a publishing house.
29.What is the main idea of Paragraph 1?
A.The creation of CNN encouraged broadcasters to be more successful.
B.Towering goals and hard work led to fame and prosperity.
C.Ted Turner was expert at sailboat racing and playing basketball.
D.Ted Turner became very successful at an early age.
30.As a student in a military academy, Turner ________.
A.wasn’t as lonely as he looked because of his many friends at school
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