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Terry Fox was a brave Canadian who has changed the world in no small way. Terry lost his right leg at the age of 18 because of bone cancer. While he was in the hospital, he saw many brave children suffering from cancer. Whenever he was in pain, he thought of the brave smiles on the faces of those children. Then, he had the idea of raising money for research into cancer.

Three years later, he got used to running on his wooden leg. Then, he began his “Marathon of Hope.” Sadly, after running for 143 days and a distance of 5,373 kilometers, he felt a different kind of pain. The cancer had spread to his lungs, and he had to stop running. A year later, Terry died at the age of 22.

Although Terry could not run to the end, his spirit has lived on. Every September in Canada, the Terry Fox Run raises millions of dollars for cancer research. Because of it, children with bone cancer are able to live longer now and rarely lose limbs. Thanks to Terry Fox, these children have a chance to lead a happy and healthy life.

(  ) 1. Terry Fox lost his right leg because _____.

(A) he ran too much                           (B) he had bone cancer
(C) he fell down the stairs                   (D) he had a car accident

(  ) 2. Terry Fox wanted to raise money _____.

(A) for his wooden leg                        (B) for his family
(C) to pay for his treatment                (D) to help people with cancer

(  ) 3. How old was Terry Fox when he began the “Marathon of Hope”?

(A) 18 years old.   (B) 21 years old.  (C) 22 years old.      (D) 23 years old.

(  ) 4. According to the passage, why did Terry Fox stop running?

(A) He got tired of running.
(B) The distance was too long for him.
(C) The cancer had spread to his lungs.
(D) He received enough money for treatment.

(  ) 5. Which of the following about the Terry Fox Run is NOT true?

(A) It is held by Terry Fox every year.
(B) It is held every September in Canada.
(C) It has raised a lot of money for cancer research.
(D) It has helped many children with bone cancer.

Today, we have been getting overweight easily because of our busy lifestyles. We work too hard and don’t have time or energy to exercise. In addition, it has become common to eat fast food because it is fast and cheap. People might ask if fast food is making us fat, what can make us thin? The answer could be “slow food.”

The idea of slow food began in the 1980s when a group of Italian farmers and chefs got together to discuss the problem of fast food. They worried that McDonald’s or other fast­food chains would take over the culinary world. They also worried that traditional and healthy food would be replaced by salty, sugary, and high­fat food.

Therefore, they decided to form a group and tried to save the world’s food culture. People in the Slow Food group made efforts to let others understand more about the health risks of fast food. They also worked hard to offer more food choices and let people know more about what a healthy diet is. Besides, they encouraged good farming and offered help to small, family farms. Through these, they hoped to change people’s ideas about eating.

The Slow Food group now has supporters all over the world in over 100 countries, including Taiwan. Because of their efforts, the world has learned more about the benefit of slow food.

(  ) 1. According to the passage, fast food has become popular because modern people _____.

(A) have busy lifestyles                      (B) need more energy
(C) can afford expensive food            (D) eat more than before

(  ) 2. About the Slow Food group, which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

(A) The things that the group has tried to tell people.
(B) The things that the group did.
(C) The reason why the group was formed.
(D) The leaders’ names of the group.

(  ) 3. According to the passage, those who started the Slow Food group worried that _____.

(A) people ate their food too fast
(B) people stopped eating traditional and healthy food
(C) people didn’t get enough salt and sugar
(D) fast­food chains would become fewer and fewer

(  ) 4. What do the people in the Slow Food group do?

(A) They tell people the importance of saving money.
(B) They share correct knowledge of healthy food with others.
(C) They encourage people to form small families.
(D) They try to change people’s gardens into farms.

(  ) 5. Which of the following about the Slow Food group is NOT true?

(A) It fights against fast food.
(B) It started in Italy.
(C) It only has supporters in Europe.
(D) It cares about people’s health.