Here we have a moving story. This football player is __1__ to earn a win for those who don't have access to quality educations. Chris Long, the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive end player __2__ everyone to have the chance to __3__ academic opportunities. In an effort to use his __4__ to make a lasting impact on the younger generations, he decided to __5__ the rest of this year's salary to a cause that __6__ the right to a good education for all students.
“As you may already know, I have __7__ my first 6 game checks to fund scholarships in my hometown of Charlottesville, Virginia,” says Long. “Now, I'm pledging (承诺) my last 10 game checks to organizations __8__ educational equality and opportunity in St. Louis, Boston and Philadelphia—the three cities that I've __9__ home throughout my NFL career.
While the athlete could have made a __10__ donation that would have made a huge difference in the lives of many, Long took his pledge one step __11__ and committed to __12__ the entire 2017 season without earning an income.
Long's belief that __13__ is the best “gateway to a better tomorrow for all Americans,” is one of many __14__ of superstars putting their resources to good __15__ to make the world a better place.
And the Eagles player isn't __16__ with his own contribution. Long is __17__ fans, businesses, and anyone who can make a donation as part of his Pledge 10 For Tomorrow __18__, an initiative (新举措) that supports educational equality.
Although his initial pledge is __19__ enough, Long's desire to __20__ with as many people as possible to make a real difference is what earns him a goodwill MVP award in our book.
1.A.scheduled B.determined
C.supposed D.expected
2.A.allows B.ensures
C.wants D.promises
3.A.grasp B.finish
C.achieve D.affect
4.A.score B.result
C.influence D.income
5.A.apply B.add
C.abandon D.donate
6.A.maintains B.champions
C.conducts D.enjoys
7.A.committed B.exposed
C.fixed D.gathered
8.A.providing B.offering
C.supplying D.supporting
9.A.visited B.returned
C.called D.moved
10.A.considerable B.handy
C.heavy D.helpful
11.A.ever B.over
C.again D.further
12.A.kicking B.playing
C.running D.training
13.A.technology B.career
C.education D.science
14.A.fames B.attractions
C.advantages D.examples
15.A.use B.effort
C.effect D.reality
16.A.dealing B.facing
C.stopping D.fighting
17.A.increasing B.encouraging
C.hiring D.identifying
18.A.campaign B.incident
C.institute D.intention
19.A.valuable B.peaceful
C.considerate D.heartwarming
20.A.keep up B.team up
C.end up D.put up