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You may have heard of the Red Cross. It is an organization that helps people who are in need. It may be because of a flood, a war or an earthquake. No matter how bad the situation is, it will always be there to help! But it hasn’t always been this way. For example，in the United States, but for the passion (热情) of a woman named Clara Barton, the American Red Cross may have never been formed!
When Clara was young, she was very shy. One day when she was 11 years old, her elder brother, David, was badly injured. He was ill for two years. Clara cared for him the whole time. Through this experience she learned something very valuable about herself. She found out that she came alive when she cared for others.
Soon, Clara began taking care of injured animals. Neighbors began bringing their pets to her. And, almost always, she made them better. When she was older, she became a nurse in the American Civil War and she helped save hundreds of soldiers.
After the Civil War, Clara went to Europe for a holiday. But that did not last long. Soon she began caring for soldiers in battle once again! But this time, she learned about an organization called the Red Cross which worked alongside her on the battlefield. Its task was to help those who needed it most.
She believed that the Red Cross was badly needed in America. Over several years, she asked 4 different Presidents to bring the Red Cross to America. They all said no. But then, thanks to her persistence, one of the Presidents changed his mind! And the American Red Cross was born.
21. What is the second paragraph mainly about?
A. Who Clara cared about most.
B. Why Clara liked to care for others.
C. What Clara did for the Red Cross.
D. How Clara discovered her own value.
22. Clara first learned about the Red Cross when she __________.
A. took a holiday in Europe
B. cared for her brother
C. helped injured soldiers in Europe
D. worked as a nurse in the American Civil War
23. Which of the following can replace the underlined word “persistence” in the last paragraph?
A. Encouragement. B. Determination.
C. Bravery. D. Achievement.
