If you watch British television on March 15, you might be surprised to see celebrities (名人) wearing funny red noses and joking around. But don't worry. They're not mad. It's all part of a money raising event called Red Nose Day.
Founded in 1985 by two British comedians, the aim of the event is to raise money to fight poverty and injustice in the UK and Africa. Celebrities and public figures support the event by making appearances on comic TV shows.  For example, the former UK Prime Minister David Cameron once appeared in a music video by One Direction, which the band produced for the event.
Britons don't just raise money for charitable causes on one day a year, but they do it all year round. One way of doing so is by shopping in charity shops. These small shops sell clothes, books and household goods just like any other shop except that they're all second­hand.
There are nearly 10,000 charity shops in the UK. Their business model is simple: anybody who has things they don't want anymore can donate them to a charity shop, where they are checked for damage, cleaned and priced. The money that is made by selling them is used for a charitable cause.
The idea of buying used clothes may sound unpleasant, but for shoppers who have less spending money, it has been a welcome option.  Now, shopping at charity shops is also becoming popular with young people looking for alternative fashion. “You can find very unique clothes for a very cheap price. It doesn't bother me that other people may have worn them. I simply wash them before I wear them，”said Anne Marie, a 19­year­old from the US.
So next time you spot a charity shop, why not go inside? Who knows, you might find a lovely dress for just a few pounds.  Even better, you can enjoy wearing it in the knowledge that your money helped a good cause.
4．Why did Cameron appear in One Direction's music video?
A．To earn a living.　　 B．To support the band.
C．To help raise money.  D．To entertain the audience.
5．Where are the goods of charity shops from?
A．Local bands.  B．People's donation.
C．British comedians.  D．The UK government.
6．What's Anne Marie's attitude to charity shops?
A．Favorable.  B．Particular.
C．Doubtful.  D．Disapproving.
7．What is the text mainly about?
A．Red Nose Day.  B．British celebrities.
C．Charity in Britain.  D．Second­hand shops.
4-7. CBAC
【文章大意】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了在英国人们经常做慈善。
4.【答案】C
【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段中的“the aim of the event is to raise money ... For example ...”可知，英国前首相卡梅伦出现在音乐视频中是为了帮助筹款，故选C。
5.【答案】B
【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段的第二句可知，人们可以把不用的东西捐给慈善商店，因为这些商品来自人们的捐献。
6.【答案】A
【解析】观点态度题。根据倒数第二段中Anne的话可知，在慈善商店可以买到物美价廉的商品，由此可知，她对慈善商店是支持的。
7.【答案】C
【解析】主旨大意题。文章通过描述英国的“红鼻子日”来引出本文的主题——英国人热衷于做慈善，故选C项。