In 2014，Mahoney performed an act of kindness as part of a Facebook challenge.She picked a 79-year-old senior named Wagner，who regularly gave back to the community.Mahoney wanted to know Wagner better，so they spent a day together，picking up groceries and getting their nails done. "It was the first time in years that someone had made a day about her，" says Mahoney.
Their shared experience got Mahoney thinking.How many other seniors might benefit from dedicated attention？She came up with a plan：find local seniors with long-time dreams and work to fulfill their wijye.ais.She named the new charity：We Are Young，or WAY for short.
Seniors can nominate （提名） themselves or be nominated by someone else；wishes are then assessed by a community committee that looks at factors such as age-related physical barriers，social isolation and financial need.
Melanie nominated her husband，78-year-old Victor，to go rockhounding，a hobby he'd given up when it became too physically difficult to access the bay where he hunted for geodes （晶洞）.The team at WAY hired a boat for him and his son so they could reach the bay and search out geodes on the beach. "Now，Victor has regained his self-confidence and is willing to take on new challenges.We want to show that anything is possible with the support of others，" says Mahoney.
Up to now，WAY has delivered on 41 dreams，ranging from a helicopter trip over a childhood blueberry-picking spot to travelling to Toronto to watch a Blue Jays game.While her charity operates only in Nova Scotia，Mahoney has her own dream.Each WAY wish is recorded on video，and she wants people watching to be inspired to fulfill a wish for a senior in their own community. "We want to create a national movement that shifts how we as a society view，value and support seniors，" says Mahoney. "That is the impact we're trying to create."
（1）Why did Mahoney set up WAY？ DD
A．To complete a Facebook challenge.
B．To give back to local communities.
C．To do daily chores for the elderly.
D．To help seniors realize their goals.
（2）How has WAY affected Victor？ CC
A．He has made more friends.
B．He has started a new hobby.
C．He has become high-spirited.
D．He has regained his son's support.
（3）What does Mahoney intend to do by recording videos？ CC
A．Rise to fame and fortune overnight.
B．Keep memories alive for the elderly.
C．Positively change our attitude towards the elderly.
D．Improve interpersonal relationship in the community.
（4）What is the text mainly about？ BB
A．Lifelong dreams.
B．A charity for seniors.
C．Problems seniors meet.
D．An unforgettable experience.
【考點(diǎn)】公益事業(yè)與志愿服務(wù)；新聞報(bào)道．
【答案】D；C；C；B
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