1 . The nation watched with horror as wildfire in California damaged the town of Paradise and surrounding communities. It was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history, killing 85 civilians and destroying nearly 14,000 residences. More than 50,000 people were left homeless.
Watching the news coverage from his home in Denver, Colorado, Woody Faircloth was saddened by the destruction. Many people found themselves homeless with nowhere to live. He just couldn’t imagine being in that position. He knew he wanted to do something to help. He set up a GoFundMe page and invited people to donate so they could purchase and restore a used RV (休闲车) for a family.
Through social media, Faircloth eventually got connected with a family of six that was greatly in need. Faircloth filled the RV with supplies and started the nearly 1,200-mile drive to California to deliver the vehicle. That first donated RV led to another and Faircloth had more than 100 requests for RVs from homeless families. Witnessing how great the need was, Faircloth turned his idea into a nonprofit organization, “we have a platform to help, we have to keep helping,” said Faircloth, whose group has so far given more than 65 RVs to wildfire survivors.
Today, only a minimal amount of rebuilding has begun in Paradise and a majority of the area’s displaced population is still homeless. Faircloth connects with RV owners interested in donating or selling their used RVs at a low cost. He refits the RVs himself and negotiates costs when he needs to hire professional mechanics for heavy-duty repairs. Once the RV is ready to go, Faircloth organizes a way to transport it to the survivors. The work is constant for Faircloth, who also has to do his fulltime job as an account manager. But seeing the impact of his efforts inspires him to keep going. “We have made connections with people at their most vulnerable (脆弱的) moment. It’s such a powerful thing for them,” Faircloth said.
1. How did the writer show the terrible damage of the wildfire?| A．By repeating facts. | B．By describing the process. |
| C．By listing figures. | D．By quoting sayings. |
| A．He wanted people to donate food supplies to survivors. |
| B．He tried to raise money to buy used RVs for survivors. |
| C．He wanted to connect with the families in need. |
| D．He hoped to raise funds to rebuild homes for victims. |
| A．It has delivered over 65 RVs to homeless survivors. |
| B．It rebuilt Paradise within a minimal amount of time. |
| C．It sold used RVs to wildfire victims at a low cost |
| D．It invited mechanics to repair RVs free of charge. |
| A．Optimistic. | B．Honest. | C．Independent. | D．Caring. |
