KISS band member－who stars in his own reality TV show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels"－highlighted (突出) his relationship with Child Fund International by his journey to Zambia to meet 12 of his more than 140 sponsored (被资助的) children.

　　Gene thought he was travelling to Africa to rest with his wife, Shannon; however, she had other ideas in mind.She had arranged for Gene to meet 12 of his sponsored children.

　　Gene and Shannon brought school supplies, soccer balls, backpacks and clothing to share with the children.One of Gene's sponsored children received a bicycle so he didn't have to walk the long distance to school.Shannon even gave one young woman the shoes off her feet.

　　While there, they met a young woman named Esther.There are days when she and her family have no food.And while she loves school, it's not easy for her to get to it.She has to walk long distances, but she doesn't complain.She has a dream－she has wanted to be a nurse since losing both of her parents to illness.Gene told her that he would make a deal with her: If she makes good grades, he will pay her nursing school tuition (学费)．Shannon said, "You don't owe us anything.You don't have to pay us back.You owe us to be a good nurse."

　　Like millions of other sponsors, Gene was introduced to Child Fund International through the organization's commercials (广告)．The commercial's message hasn't changed much－a small monthly donation can change the lives of children living in developing countries.And to this very day, the average sponsor is not a celebrity, just a regular person who cares.

　　"It's our responsibility to take care of each other，"said Gene."You don't need to be a star.You don't need to be rich."

　　【语篇解读】　本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述吉恩·西蒙斯--一位出名的摇滚歌手，最近和他的妻子去了非洲。想知道他们做了什么吗？一起读这篇文章吧。

　　1．According to Para.1, which of the following statements about Gene Simmons is TRUE?

　　A．He has the broadest mind.

　　B．He is a leader of the KISS band.

C．He helped over 140 children through Child Fund International.