Elmer Alvarez was a homeless man when he found a $10K check in New Haven, Connecticut. Instead of cashing it in for himself, he looked for its rightful owner.
The owner of the large check was a real estate (房地产) agent named Roberta Hoskie. She was on a busy schedule doing business around town when her check slipped away in a busy crossing. She didn’t realize she lost it until the next day.
They settled the day they met to hand over the check . Elmer came with a friend. It turned out he couldn’t speak English that well and asked for the help of a stranger to translate what he wanted to do. Roberta also found something about Elmer that shocked her—Elmer was homeless.
And since Roberta is in the real estate business, she realized she could send Elmer to the real estate school to be a part of her company. Not only that, but she also rewarded him with an apartment and paid seven month’s worth of rent to help him get back on his feet. Roberta’s heart was drawn to Elmer’s story because it reminded her of her own past.
She once lived in a shelter, as a single mom with only around $400 to raise her son—until one day, someone blessed her with a job that led her to her success right now. Her experience of being homeless reminded her that she could be a blessing to someone and change their life, too. A year after they met , Roberta and Elmer started Outreach Foundation, a transitional home for homeless teenagers, providing support like church services, substance abuse awareness , and education.
Elmer’s honesty is something that should be applauded. And in the end, he went from not having a roof over his head, to being capable of lending a hand to others who are really in need.
4. What do we know about Roberta from the text?
A.She is homeless. | B.She is a success. |
C.She is out of work. | D.She has a happy family. |
5. Why was Roberta’s heart attracted by Elmer’s story?
A.Because she was ready to help others. | B.Because Elmer’s story was moving. |
C.Because she was thankful to him. | D.Because she had a similar experience. |
6. Which of the following can best describe Elmer?
A.Honest and lucky. | B.Helpful and energetic. |
C.Poor and sensitive. | D.Skillful and generous. |
7. What does Elmer’s story tell us?
A.It’s never too late to learn. | B.He who laughs last laughs best. |
C.One good turn deserves another. | D.Where there is a will, there is a way. |