John Brown，an office worker，lives in Washington.He inherited（繼承）＄1，000，000 when he was 23.He didn't feel happy at all.His college friends were looking for their first jobs，but he didn't have to.John decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else.He didn't tell any of his friends and gave＄100，000 of his money to a charity（慈善機構）that helped poor children to live better lives.Today he is 36，he still wears cheap shoes and clothes and owns a small car only.jye.ai he is much happier.
Up to now John has helped 15 children from poor countries all over the world.＄200 a month for each.The child does not receive the money in cash.The money pays for the child's school expenses，food，medical care and clothing.John receives a report each year on the child's progress.They can write to each other，but usually the children do not speak English. ，When John first heard about these children，he wanted to help them. "It was not anything special， "he said， "Until I had the chance to go to these countries and meet the children I was helping，I did not know anything about the type of life they had. "
Once John went to meet a little girl in Africa.He said that the meeting was very exciting."When I met her，I felt very，very happy， "he said. "I saw that the money was used for a very good plan.It brought me closer to the child in a way that giving money alone cannot. ""I want to do everything I can.I will go on helping those children in need， "he added.
（1）Did he feel happy when he inherited a lot of money？
No，he didn't.No，he didn't.
（2）What kind of life is John living？
He is living a simple life.He is living a simple life.
（3）Does he help the children in his own country or those from around the world？
Those from around the world.Those from around the world.
（4）How much does John give to each of child every month？
＄200 a month for each.＄200 a month for each.
（5）Why did John say that the meeting with the little girl was very exciting？
He saw that the money was used for a very good plan.He saw that the money was used for a very good plan.
（6）What do you think of John Brown？Why？
He is a kind man because he helps others.（合理即可）He is a kind man because he helps others.（合理即可）
【考點】杰出人物．
【答案】No，he didn't.；He is living a simple life.；Those from around the world.；＄200 a month for each.；He saw that the money was used for a very good plan.；He is a kind man because he helps others.（合理即可）
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