Mr. Thomas is 81 years old. He works as a checker (收银员) at a supermarket in Yorktown, Virginia. His neighbors are helping him a lot.

Mr. Thomas spent all his money in taking care of his wife. His wife had four heart attacks. Now he is old, but he still goes to work. He uses a cane (拐杖) and works long hours to make enough money for life.

Sandra Emerson is a shopper. She felt very moved (感动) by Mr. Thomas’s story. So she started a GoFundMe page to help him. In only two days, they got over $17,000. More than $10,000 was raised in the first 24 hours.

Emerson said, “He really touched my heart. I only thought we’d get $1,000. But look! The community is working together.” When she told Mr. Thomas the news, he was surprised by the love. He said this would help his life a lot.

This shows a community can do good things when people work together for someone in need.

1. 1. Where does Mr. Thomas work?

A    At a school.

B    At a hospital.

C    At a supermarket.

D    At a library.

2. 2. Why does Mr. Thomas still work?

A    He likes working very much.

B    He needs money to support himself.

C    His wife asks him to work.

D    His neighbors need his help.

3. 3. How did Emerson help Thomas?

A    She gave him $1,000 directly.

B    She helped with his work.

C    She bought a cane for him.

D    She raised much money for him.

4. 4. How much money did Emerson hoped to raise?

A    $10,000.

B    $1,000.

C    $17,000.

D    $7,000.

5. 5. What does the story tell us?

A    People can help others together.

B    Only rich people can help others.

C    Making money is very important.

D    Old people shouldn’t work.