A 17-year-old young man in Huntsville, Alabama, has raised more than $39,000 for children with cancer by cutting his afro（非洲式头发）. Kieran Moïse says he has spent six years growing his hair out with the goal of donating it to charity.

After getting accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy, the time had come for Kieran to cut his 19-inch afro. “Now that it is time to shave it, I would like to raise $1,000 per inch for St. Jude’s Hospital,” he wrote on St. Jude. “My hair is 19 inches long and that $19,000 will do so much good to help families dealing with cancer. One of my good friends in middle school died from cancer and I know St. Jude’s really helped his family. This is just one way that I feel like I can give back. It will also help make some really good wigs(假发) for kids!”

Kieran’s mother said that her son was born with a beautiful headful of hair, and for his entire life, that’s the first thing everyone noticed about him... everywhere he went, he was the guy with the big hair. There was no way not to notice it. She also said, “Every Sunday night, I’d help him condition it to be smooth and healthy one section at a time while he sat through two movies. That hair was a huge part of his personality.”

So far, Kieran has raised more than double the amount he set as his goal.

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1.What can we know about Kieran Moïse?

A His family comes from Africa.

B He was a patient suffering cancer.

C He started a fund-raising activity.

D He likes growing his hair very much.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第一段可知，基兰·莫伊塞续发的目的在于为慈善筹款，他已经通过剪掉一头非洲式头发筹集到3.9万美元。故选C。

2.When did Kieran decide to cut his hair?

A After he became a soldier.

B When it reached up to 19-inch long.

C Before he had the physical examination.

D After he knew he would study in a military school.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第二段After getting accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy, the time had come for Kieran to cut his 19-inch afro.可知，在被美国空军学院录取后，基兰认为剪下他19英寸非洲式头发的时机已到。故选D。

3.Why did Kieran raise money for St. Jude’s Hospital?

A Because he was saved by the hospital.

B Because the hospital helped his family.

C Because he hoped to repay it for his friend.

D Because he expected it to cure more kids.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第二段One of my good friends in middle school died from cancer and I know St. Jude’s really helped his family. This is just one way that I feel like I can give back.可知，基兰中学时的一个好朋友死于癌症，他知道圣裘德医院真的帮了不少忙。基兰觉得为该医院筹款可当作一种回报方式，故选C。

4.We can learn that________ according to Kieran’s mother.

A Kieran’s mother often helps to cut his hair

B Kieran loves his hair better than anything else

C cutting hair can help Kieran rebuild his image

D Kieran’s hairstyle may represent a certain personality

解析：选D。D 推理判断题。根据第三段That hair was a huge part of his personality.可知，头发是基兰性格的重要组成部分。由此推断基兰的发型可能代表某种性格。故选D。

5.What does the underlined word “ condition” mean?

A Care.

B Shape.

C Repair.

D Develop.

解析：选A。A 词义猜测题。根据下文to be smooth and healthy可知，基兰的母亲帮忙做这件事的目的是为了头发柔顺健康，由此猜测condition 意为“养护”， care与之同义。故选A。