Satisfied, the couple set up the Richter Family Foundation and got to work. Since 2004, they have shipped more than 12,200 books to preschoolers in their area. Megan Williams, a mother of four, is more than appreciative: “This program introduces us to books I've never heard of .”
The Richters spend about $400 a month sending books to 200 children. “Some people sit there and wait to die,” says Tim. “Others get as busy as they can in the time they have left.”
本文讲述了Tim心脏手术后,对人生的目标有严肃认真的思考,术后,参加Dolly Parton的基金会,并与妻子Linda成立了Richter家庭基金会,每月花400美元给学龄前儿童买书。
4.What led Tim to think seriously about the meaning of life?
A.His health problem. B.His love for teaching.
C.The influence of his wife.D.The news from the Web.
答案:A。细节理解题。根据短文第一段第二句话“In April...leads to some serious thinking about life's purpose”可知A项正确。
5.What did Tim want to do after learning about Imagination Library?
A.Give out brochures.B.Do something similar.
C.Write books for children.D.Retire from being a teacher.
答案:B。细节理解题。根据短文第二段第二句话“I thought,maybe Linda and I could do something like this when we retire”可知B项正确。
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