If you could have one superpower, What would it be ?

Dreaming about whether you would want to read minds , see through walls , or have superhuman strength may sound silly , but it actually gets to the heart of what really matters in your life 1

Every day in our work , we are inspired by the people we meet doing extraordinary things to improve the world.

They have a different kind of superpower that all of us possess : the power to make a difference in the lives of others .

We’re not saying that everyone needs to contribute their lives to the poor . Your lives are busy enough doing homework , playing sports , making friends , seeking after your dreams . But we do think that you can live a more powerful life when you devote some of your time and energy to something much larger than yourself . Find an issue you are interested in and learn more . Volunteer or , if you can , contribute a little money to a cause . Whatever you do , don’t be a bystander . Get involved . You may have the opportunity to make your biggest difference when you’re older . But why not start now ?

Our own experience working together on health , development , and energy the last twenty years has been one of the most rewarding parts of our lives . It has changed who we are and continues to fuel our optimism about how much the lives of the poorest people will improve in the years ahead .

1.What does the underlined part in Paragraph 2 refer to ?

A. Your life style . B. Your life value .

C. Your trouble in life . D. Your life experience .

2.Why does the author say they are inspired every day ?

A. They possess different kinds of superpowers .

B. They have got the power to change the world .

C. Some people around them are making the world better .

D. There are many powerful people in their life and work .

3.What does the author stress in paragraph 5 ?

A. Learning more and contributing more to a cause .

B. Rising above self and acting to help others .

C. Working hard to get a bigger opportunity .

D. Trying your best to help the poor .

4.What can be inferred from the last paragraph ?

A. The author believes the lives of the poorest will get better .

B. Much more progress will be made in the near future .

C. The work on health is the most valuable experience .

D. People’s efforts have been materially rewarded .

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