An auto rickshaw(机动三轮车) driver in India sold his house to pay for granddaughter’s education. In the interview, 74-year-old Desraj Ji said that after losing both of his sons, it was the duty of providing for his family that gave him the strength to keep going. “Six years ago, my oldest son disappeared from home; he left for work as usual but never returned,” said Desraj. His body was found a week later. Two years later, he lost his other son.

When his granddaughter asked if she would have to quit school, Desraj assured her that she would be able to continue her education. He started working longer hours, leaving home at 6 a.m., driving his auto rickshaw until midnight. “On most days, we almost have nothing to eat,” Desraj said.

But when his granddaughter said that she wanted to travel to Delhi for a B.Ed(教育学学士) course, Desraj knew he wouldn’t be able to afford it on his income. “But I had to realize her dreams... at any cost. So I sold our house and paid her fee,” he said. His wife, daughter-in-law(儿媳) and other grandkids stayed with a relative in their village while Desraj stayed in Mumbai to work. He slept every night in his auto rickshaw.

It was a sacrifice(牺牲) he was happy to make for his granddaughter’s future. “I can’t wait for her to become a teacher, so that I can hug her and say, ‘You’ve made me so proud.’ She’s going to be the first graduate in our family,” he said.

Desraj’s story touched many hearts on social media. An online fundraiser was launched and thousands of people helped raise a total of $32,000 for him. Desraj Ji now has a roof over his head and is being able to educate his granddaughter.

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1.What can we learn from Paragraph 1?

A Desraj was too old to find a job.

B Desraj stopped his support of his family.

C Desraj’s sons were working away from home.

D Desraj experienced the pain of losing sons.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第一段的“after losing both of his sons”以及最后三句可知，德斯拉失去了他的两个儿子，他经历了丧子之痛。故选D。

2.How long did Desraj work to support his family?

A About 6 hours a day.

B About 10 hours a day.

C About 12 hours a day.

D About 18 hours a day.

解析：选D。D 数字计算题。根据第二段的 “He started working longer hours, leaving home at 6 a.m., driving his auto rickshaw until midnight.” 可知，德斯拉早上6点离家，开着他的三轮车一直到午夜（即晚上24时），因此他每天的工作时长约为 24-6=18个小时，故选D。

3.What did Desraj do to pay for his granddaughter’s education?

A He used up his income.

B He turned to a relative.

C He sold his house.

D He slept in his auto rickshaw.

解析：选C。C 细节理解题。根据第三段的“But I had to realize her dreams... at any cost. So I sold our house and paid her fee,”可知，德斯拉为了实现孙女的求学梦想，卖了他们的房子。故选C。

4.What did Desraj think of his decision?

A It is proud.

B It is difficult.

C It is worthwhile.

D It is challenging.

解析：选C。C 推理判断题。根据第四段的 “It was a sacrifice he was happy to make for his granddaughter’s future.” 可知，德斯拉很高兴为孙女的未来做出的牺牲。由此推断他觉得他的决定是值得的。故选C。

5.What can we learn from Desra’s story?

A Good people always get the best.

B There is kindness to be found everywhere.

C Stand on our own when doing something.

D Follow your own course and let people talk. 

解析：选B。B 推理判断题。根据全文内容可知，年迈的德斯拉用他的善良和努力帮助孙女去实现教育梦想，并且还努力工作去养活他的家人。网友在得知了他的故事后，又用他们的善良去帮助 德斯拉。由此可见，人间处处有温情。故选B。