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Besides walking the red carpet and living the glamorous life, these celebrities, including Angelina Jolie, Lauren Conrad, Prince William and Kate Middleton and Matt Damon, are working hard to make the world a better place. Read up on their charities!
Angelina Jolie
It's safe to bet that the mother of six has headlined more humanitarian efforts than her acting credits. “I came into this business young and only worried about my own experiences, my own pain. And it was only when I began to travel and look at life beyond my home that I came up with an idea to start a worthwhile program,”she said when receiving the Humanitarian Award.
Lauren Conrad
After traveling to markets around the world, Lauren Conrad and her friend founded The Little Market, an organization that works with female artisans across the globe to “lessen poverty, empower communities, and create social justice.” “We have been traveling all over the world to find local female craftsmen in the communities and sell their handmade products through our online store,”Lauren wrote on her blog.
Prince William and Kate Middleton
Instead of asking their wedding guests to buy them fine china or stock their wine collection, the couple requested that donations be made to the Royal Wedding Charitable Gift Fund. According to the Palace, approximately $1.7million was raised through their generosity.
Matt Damon
Matt Damon and Gary White co-founded non-profit Water.org, an organization pioneering solutions to provide people across the world with access to safe water and sanitation(卫生设备). “I hope to raise global consciousness about the importance of this challenge and the solutions,” says Damon. “I have four girls of my own and I want them to be proud of the impact I’m making in the world.”
21.What do the celebrities mentioned have in common?
A. They raised a lot of money. B. They are famous actors and actresses.
C. They are contributing to a better world. D. They are running non-profit organizations.
22.Who is most likely to help those suffering from wars and disasters?
A. Lauren Conrad B. Angelina Jolie C. Kate Middleton D. Matt Damon.
23. How does The Little Market help reduce poverty ?
A. By helping sell women’ s handcrafts. B. By providing safe water.
C. By teaching women arts. D. By making donations.
