《2025年一遍过高中英语选择性必修第一册北师大版》

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In 1982, Chuck Feeney, a retail entrepreneur and investor, quietly set up a charitable foundation, The Atlantic Philanthropies. His goal was to secretly give away his massive fortunes and live the rest of his life "broke". He achieved his goal over the course of four decades, and died peacefully in San Francisco on October 9, 2023.
Feeney made his fortune after co - founding the famed airport store Duty Free Shoppers. Though he was rich, the Irish - American did not own a car. He rented a small apartment, he flew economy class, and he owned only one pair of shoes. He also called on other rich people not to wait until after they passed a war to experience the joy of giving away their money. In explaining what inspired his generosity, the billionaire said, "Wealth brings responsibility. People must feel a responsibility to use some of their money to improve the lives of their fellow humans, or else deal with problems for future generations."
According to Forbes, Feeney gave more than $8 billion in donations through his foundation. Feeney gave $3.7 billion to education and more than $870 million to human rights and social change campaigns. He likewise gave around $62 million to end the death penalty (死刑) in the United States and $76 million to support the Affordable Care Act. Feeney also returned to his alma mater (母校), Cornell University, and gifted them $350 million to build a technology campus in New York City.
"We learned a lot. We would do some things differently, but I am very satisfied. I feel very good about completing this on my watch," Feeney told Forbes. "My thanks to all who joined us on this journey," he added, "and to those wondering about Giving While Living philosophy."
"He was my hero and Bill Gates' hero," Warren Buffett once remarked. "He should be everybody's hero." Indeed, Feeney was an inspiration for the "Giving Pledge", which Buffett and the Gateses launched in 2010, whose 241 mega - rich signatories (签署者) have promised to dedicate a majority of their fortunes toward charitable pursuits.
5. What can we learn about Feeney according to the first two paragraphs?
A. He died with his objective unaccomplished.
B. He didn't spend more money than necessary.
C. He went broke after achieving his objective.
D. He made it the front page to set up a charitable foundation.
6. Why did Feeney give away his money?
A. He thought it was his duty.
B. He treated his own money as dirt.
C. He thought he would pass away soon.
D. He didn't want to leave the money to his children.
7. What was the money Feeney gave away mostly used to do?
A. To set up the "Giving Pledge" program.
B. To promote the development of education.
C. To end the death penalty in the United States.
D. To build a technology campus in New York City.
8. What influence did Feeney have?
A. He helped to solve income differences.
B. He protected black people's human rights.
C. He inspired the wealthy to donate all their money.
D. He encouraged the charity work of wealthy people.

答案： 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. D