Before 2020, Zachery Dereniowski of Ontario, Canada was studying medicine at the University of Sydney in Australia. After having a health problem and feeling nervous about his studies, he fell into a deep depression(抑郁).

Zachery felt very lonely during that time, so he decided to do something. With the help of his friend Patrick Glaz, Zachery hit the streets of Sydney to make a video about showing kindness.

In his first video, Zachery stood in a public space and was blindfolded(被蒙上眼睛的), as he held a sign that read “If you have depression, hug me.” Total strangers did that, coming close to Zachery and sharing a hug. The video became popular online. Later, Zachery and Patrick hit the streets to start their social experiments in kindness more often. He also asks strangers to help, like borrowing a few dollars. The first person to help him gets a $500 reward.

It’s incredibly beautiful and satisfying to see these scenes play out. People who agree to help Zachery are always so grateful. Often, they share a bit about their lives that makes it clear how much they themselves needed help but would never think to ask a stranger for it.

What a strong influence Zachery is having on strangers around the world, and we can’t thank him enough!

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1.Zachery felt upset because of _________.

A his health and studies

B his family and chores

C his health and family

D his studies and chores

解析：选A。A 细节理解题。根据第一段的“After having a health problem and feeling nervous about his studies, he fell into a deep depression.”可知，扎克里发现自己有健康问题并对自己的学业感到焦虑，而后他陷入了深深的抑郁。故选A。

2.Why did Zachery decide to make videos?

A To become popular.

B To make more money.

C To make more friends.

D To stop his loneliness.

解析：选D。D 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Zachery felt very lonely during that time, so he decided to do something.”可知，扎克里那段时间感觉很孤独，因此他决定做些什么（来改变这种状态）。故选D。

3.What is Paragraph 3 mainly about?

A Zachery’s friend.

B Zachery’s videos.

C Zachery’s family.

D Zachery’s school life.

解析：选B。B 段落大意题。第三段主要讲了扎克里的一些视频。故选B。

4.What does the underlined word “grateful” mean?

A Harmful.

B Angry.

C Thankful.

D Bored.

解析：选C。C 词义猜测题。根据划线部分后面的“makes it clear how much they themselves needed help but would never think to ask a stranger for it.”可知，这些同意帮助扎克里的人通常会分享一些关于自己生活的信息，这清楚地表明他们有多么需要帮助，但他们从来没有想过向陌生人寻求帮助。因此他们对扎克里的行为（回报给他们现金）很感激。故选C。

5.Where can we read the passage?

A In a menu.

B In a travel guide.

C In a newspaper.

D On a map.

解析：选C。C 推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文向我们讲述了一名向陌生人提供免费拥抱的男子的新闻故事。故选C。