Unit 2 The Olympic Games grammar课时作业

一、阅读理解

　　Captain John Bunch loves to go fishing. In fact, Bunch loves fishing so much that he became a professional fishing guide decades ago and has remained one ever since. There is something, however, that Bunch loves even more. That is his country and the men and women who join the army to protect it. Ever since Bunch met a young soldier in 2005, who wanted to go on a fishing trip before he left the army, the Florida native has offered over 1 200 fishing trips to veterans(退伍军人), with all expenses paid.

　　And Bunch's efforts to give back to those who have served their nation go even much further. Inspired by that fishing trip 11 years ago, he founded Operation Open Arms, which has since helped nearly 3 400 US troops and given out more than $12 million in direct benefits with his charity. Operation Open Arms also provides free weddings, vacations, and more leisurely activities to veterans, and can rely on a network of over 300 businesses and individual partners to get former soldiers anything they might need upon returning home from army.

　　The former marine's heartwarming generosity is a result of his own experiences in the military and the pride he has for his country. "I do this because I love my country and I do this because America is the greatest country in the world," he told NBC's Today Show. Bunch's unwavering commitment goes so far that he once turned down an invitation from then-President George W. Bush, because he had already scheduled a fishing trip with one of his veterans. Even the military has recognized Bunch's work of love, and earlier this year honored him and his organization with the Outstanding Civilian Service Award and the Army's most prestigious civilian award.

1.What caused John Bunch to offer free fishing trips to veterans?

A.A young soldier's desire to go on a fishing trip.

B. Working as a professional fishing guide.

C. Having served in the army.

D. Growing up in Florida.

2.What is Paragraph Two mainly about?

A. The achievements Operation Open Arms has made.

B. How Operation Open Arms was founded.