二、阅读理解
13 - year - old Sarah is in her yard, laying out her handmade crafts on the table. There are flowerpots, and cloth bags—all made from recycled materials. They are not just creative objects; they're part of Sarah’s project to make a greener community.
Two years ago, Sarah would pass by a park near her house every day after school. Plastic bottles, empty cans, and broken toys littered the roadside. Seeing this, Sarah felt sad.
One afternoon, Sarah noticed some kids selling orange juice at the park. People stopped to buy it. That was when Sarah got an idea.
"Mum, what if we sell handmade crafts?" she asked excitedly that evening. "Then we can use the money to buy trees for our neighbourhood!"
With her mum's help, Sarah started making crafts with great interest, using old boxes, plastic bottles and empty cans. Every day after school, she sat in her yard, waiting for customers. At first, no one came. Sarah felt down, but she didn't give up.
Later, people began to stop by. A kind woman bought a cloth bag, saying it was perfect for shopping. Kids liked the flowerpots, and one boy even asked Sarah to make a special basket for his toys. By the end of the first month, Sarah had made 32! She bought 30 small trees. Together with her parents, she planted the trees around the park and along the sidewalk.
Now, the neighbourhood looks nicer, and the birds have more places to rest. Sarah has even taught some kids how to make eco - friendly crafts after school. They organize sales every month to raise money for new projects like bird feeders.
This year, Sarah shared her story at a local community event. "Making a greener community is important," she said proudly. "If everyone helps a little, we can make our life better." She believes that no effort is too small when it comes to caring for the environment.
() 1. What did Sarah sell to make money?
A. Small trees.
B. Orange juice.
C. Plastic bottles.
D. Handmade crafts.
() 2. What can you learn from Sarah’s words in the last paragraph?
A. Doing is better than saying.
B. Great hopes make great man.
C. The first step is the only difficulty.
D. Small actions can make a difference.
() 3. Which of the following can best describe Sarah?
A. Kind and honest.
B. Creative and helpful.
C. Strict and friendly.
D. Quiet and hard - working.
() 4. What is the best title for the passage?
A. A girl’s dream job
B. A community park
C. A girl’s green project
D. An eco - friendly habit