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A year ago August, Dave Fuss lost his job driving a truck for a small company in west Michigan. His
wife, Gerrie, was still working in the local school cafeteria, but work for Dave was scarce, and the price
of everything was rising. The Fusses were at risk of joining the millions of Americans who have lost their
homes in recent years. Then Dave and Gerrie received a timely gift-＄7,000, a legacy (遗产) form their
neighbors Ish and Arlene Hatch, who died in an accident. "It really made a difference when we were going
under financially." says Dave.
But the Fusses weren't the only folks in Alto and the neighboring town of Lowell to receive unexpected
legacy from the Hatches. Doxens of other families were touched by the Hatches' generosity. In some cases,
it was a few thousand dollars; in other, it was more than ＄100,000.
It surprised nearly everyone that the Hatches had so much money, more than ＄3 million-they were an
elderly couple who lived in an old house on what was left of the family farm.
Children of the Great Depression, Ish and Arlene were known for their habit of saving. They thrived own
(喜欢) comparison shopping and would routinely go from store to store, checking prices before making a
new purchase.
Through the years, the Hatches paid for local children to attend summer camp when their parents couldn't
afford it. "Ish and Arlene never asked you needed anything," says their friend Sand Van Weelden, "They could
see things they could do go make you happier, and they would do them."
Even more extraordinary was that the Hatches had their farmland distributed. It was the Hatches' wish that
their legacy-a legacy of kindness as much as one of dollars and cent-should enrich the whole community (社
区) and Ish and Arlene Hatch's story. Neighbors helping neighbors-that was Ish and Arlene Hatch's story.
1. According to the text, the Fusses _____.
A. were employed by a truck company
B. were in financial difficulty
C. worked in a school cafeteria
D. lost their home
2. Which of the following is true of the Hatches?
A. They had their children during the Great Depression
B. They left the family farm to live in an old house
C. They gave away their possessions to their neighbors
D. They helped their neighbors to find jobs
3. Why would the Hatches routinely go from store?
A. They decided to open a store
B. They wanted to save money
C. They couldn't afford expensive things
D. They wanted to buy gifts for local kids
4. According to Sand Van Weelden, the Hatches were _____.
A. understanding
B. optimistic
C. childlike
D. curious
5. What can we learn from the text?
A. The community of Alto was poor
B. The summer camp was attractive to the parents
C. Sandy Van Weelden got a legacy form the Hatches
D. The Hatches would like the neighbors to follow their example
