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Ten-year-old Laura and her mother, Lynn, were sitting in front of the family computer, checking out models and prices of bikes. “Let’s pick one out for Dad’s birthday,” Lynn suggested.
As Laura got to the home page of the Bike Rack, a video link(链接) to Project Mobility caught her eye. She watched it out of curiosity. The video told how Bike Rack co-owner Hal Honeyman had created an organization to provide specially engineered bikes for people with disabilities. It showed the happy faces of those who were riding them.
“I’m going to buy a bike for one of those kids,” Laura told her mother. Two days later, she showed Lynn a letter she had written asking for donations(捐赠). “I think it’s amazing for a guy to make bikes for kids who can’t walk,” the letter said. “I saw how happy a boy was when he got one… I’m writing to ask for your help.”
Lynn was surprised by her daughter’s effort, but doubts quickly appeared. The cost of just one of those special bikes could be $4,000. “She could never raise the money,” Lynn thought. But Laura’s letter went out to 75 relatives and friends. Within three days, money began arriving. The girl finally raised more than $12,000.
Last Christmas Eve, Laura wore a Santa hat and delivered the bikes to three of the lucky kids: Ava, Jenny, and Rose. Ever since then she and Ava have ridden bikes together. “When I ride a bike, I like to go fast and feel the light wind,” Laura said. “So does Ava. She rides with her arms, not her feet, but she really flies.”
Laura is determined to keep her campaign going every holiday season. “I want kids to feel the wind on their faces,” she says.
21. What does Project Mobility do?
A. It makes bikes for kids to donate.
B. It collects bikes for the disabled.
C. It offers special bikes to the disabled.
D. It catches the happy faces of cyclists.
22. What was Lynn uncertain about?
A. Whether Laura’s effort could get noticed.
B. Whether Laura should ask for donations.
C. Whether Laura could bring down the cost.
D. Whether Laura could get enough money.
23. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Laura’s father was moved by what she did.
B. Laura got a lot of support from many people.
C. Laura donated all her money to Hal Honeyman’s organization.
D. Laura helped to make every child ride happily.
24. What can we learn from the passage?
A. Laura will continue helping the disabled.
B. Laura worked with Ava to deliver the bikes.
C. Laura got support from Bike Rack co-owner.
D. Laura will donate three bikes every holiday.
25. What could be the best title for the passage?
A. A love for riding bikes
B. A birthday gift for Dad
C. Special delivery on Christmas Eve
D. Project Mobility of Hal Honeyman
