1 . It’s 6 p.m. on a Friday, and rather than heading home after a long workweek, Renee Dixon, a preschool director in Indianapolis, starts her second job as an Uber driver.
The money Dixon earns as a driver does not go into her own pocket. Instead, she uses it to buy holiday gifts and winter clothing for all 50 of her students. “So many families don’t have money to get Christmas presents this year. Some parents have lost their jobs, and others have had their wages cut back,” Dixon said. “A lot of them come from low-income families and are below the poverty line.”
The coronavirus pandemic, she said, has increased the need. “As far as presents go, a lot of these kids are likely to get nothing this year. I know how that feels,” said Dixon. “Being a driver in this special period, I have my own strict rules ,” she said. In her car, mask-wearing is required. Each passenger must sanitize (消毒) their hands upon entering the car, and she uses wipes to clean the back seat and door handles between each ride. Plus, she keeps the windows open a crack to circulate fresh air.
Not only will her efforts bring joy to the children, but the gifts will also lessen the great pressure parents feel at this time. Alongside the money Dixon has earned through driving, several people in the community have donated money or offered to buy gifts for the students, including Eva Cheung. She quickly decided to get involved after hearing about Dixon’s efforts through Dixon’s husband. She said, “You read about people like Renee, but when you are finally able to connect with somebody like that and help fulfill their vision, it’s an amazing feeling.”
“Everything I’m doing is for these kids right now,” Dixon said. “Their world has turned upside down, and it’s no fault of their own. They deserve this from me.”
1. Why did Dixon start her second job as a driver?
| A．To get gifts for her students. | B．To support poor local workers. |
| C．To earn more money for her family. | D．To help people control the new disease. |
2. What is Dixon’s top concern when driving?
| A．Speed. | B．Pay. | C．Health. | D．Convenience. |
3. What does the underlined part in the last paragraph probably mean?
| A．Their parents have required them to study harder. |
| B．Their life gets worse due to the pandemic. |
| C．They are forced to leave school early. |
| D．They have to earn a living by themselves. |
4. Which of the following best describe Eva Cheung?
| A．caring and independent | B．considerate and modest |
| C．gifted and ambitious | D．inspiring and generous |
