Natalie Doan，14，has always felt lucky to live in Rockaway，New York.Living just a few blocks from
the beach，Natalie can see the ocean and hear the wave from her house. "It's the ocean that makes Rockaway so special，" she says.
   October 29，that ocean turned fierce（激烈的）.That night，Hurricane Sandy attacked the East Coast，
and Rockaway was hit especially hard.Fortunately，Natalie's family ran away to Brooklyn shortly before the city's bridge closed.
   When they returned to Rockaway the next day，they found their neighborhood in ruins.Many of
   Natalie's friends had lost their homes and were living far away.All around her，people were suffering，especially the old.Natalie's school was so damaged that she had to go to a school in Brooklyn.
   In the following few days，the men and women helping Rockaway recover encouraged Natalie.
   Volunteers came with lots of clothing and toys.Neighbors offered their spare time to help others rebuild.Teenagers climbed stairs to deliver water and food to people trapped in powerless high buildings.
   "My mom tells me that I can't control what happens to me，" Natalie says. "but I can always choose
how I deal with it."
   Natalie's choice was to help.
   She created a website page matching survivors in need with people who wanted to help.In the coming months，her website page helped lots of kids：Christopher，who received a new basketball；Charlie，who got a new keyboard.Natalie also worked with other organizations to bring much-need supplies to Rockaway.Her efforts made her a famous person.
   Today，the scars（創(chuàng)痕） of destruction（破壞）are still seen in Rockaway，but hope is in the air.
   The streets are clear，and many homes have been rebuilt. "I can't imagine living anywhere but Rockaway，" Natalie says."My neighborhood will be back，even stronger than before."

（1）When Natalie returned to Rockaway after the hurricane，she found

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A．some friends had lost their lives
B．her neighborhood was destroyed
C．her school had moved to Brooklyn
D．the old were free from suffering
（2）According to Paragraph 4，who encouraged Natalie most？

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A．The people helping Rockaway rebuild.
B．The people trapped in high buildings.
C．The volunteers offering money to survivors.
D．Local teenagers bringing clothing to old people.
（3）How did Natalie help the survivors？

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A．She gave her toys to the kids.
B．She took care of younger children.
C．She called on the government to help.
D．She built an information sharing website.
（4）What does the story intend to tell us？

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A．Little people can make a big difference.
B．A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C．East or west，home is best.
D．Technology is power.