Heroes of Our Time
A good heart
Dikembe Mutombo grew up in Africa among great poverty anddisease. He came to Georgetown
University on a scholarship(奖学金)to study medicine一but Coach(教练)John Thompson got alook
at Dikembe and had a different idea. Dikembe became a star inthe NBA,and a citizen of the United
States. But he never forgot the1and of his birth, or the duty to share his fortune with others. Hebuilt
a new hospital in his old hometown in the Congo. A friend hassaid of this good-hearted man:"Mutombo
believes that God hasgiven him this chance to do great things. "Success and kindness
After her daughter was born, Julie Aigner-Clark searched forways to share her love of music and
art with her child. So she borrowed some equipment, and began filming children's videos in her own
house. The Baby Einsteln Company was born, and in justfive years her business grew to more than
$20 million in sales. Andshe is using her success to help others-producing child safety videos with
John Walsh of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Julie says of her new program:
"I believe it's the most important thing that I have ever done.I believe that childrenhave the right to live
in a world that is safe. "Bravery and courage
A few weeks ago, Wesley Autrey was waiting at a Harlemsubway station with his two little girls
when he saw a man fall in to the path of a train. With seconds to act, Wesley jumped onto thetracks,
pulled the man into the space between the rails(铁轨),andheld him as the train passed right above
their heads.
He insists he's not a hero. He says,"We have got to show each other some love. "
1. What was Mutombo praised for?
A. Being a star in the NBA.
B. Being a student of medicine.
C. His work in the church.
D. His willingness to help the needy.
2. Mutombo believes that building the new hospital is___________.
A. helpful to his personal development
B. something he should do for his homeland
C. a chance for his friends to share his money
D. a way of showing his respect to the NBA
3. What did the Baby Einstein Company do at its beginning?
A. Produce safety equipment for children.
B. Make videos to help protect children.
C. Sell children's music and artwrork.
D. Look for missing and exploited children.
4. Why was Wesley Autrey praisied as a hero?
A. He helped a man get across the rails.
B. He stopped a man from destroying the rails.
C. He protected two little girls from getting hurt.
D. He saved a person without considering his own safety.
