Word travelled quickly in the small fishing village of Port Washington, Wisconsin. So when McCarty wanted to build a playground for kids with special needs. 2,800 people ? a third of the town ? rolled up their sleeves(衣袖)and helped her.
"A lot of learning comes through play," said McCarty, 52, a special education teacher for 28 years. But her students were too often left out. She'd seen the traditional playgrounds stop wheelchairs dead in their tracks.
On September 16, 2008, the first day of the project, they came. Two women heard about the project on the way to work and took the day off to help. A couple in their 80s took part in the job. Children came and gave a helpful hand. Many were volunteers. They all worked very hard.
Today, Possibility Playground is one of the most popular destinations in Ozaukee County. All children can play shoulder to shoulder. There is special equipment(装置) in different parts. Here, you see all the kids on the same playground having fun.
"People used to ask. 'Why do you want to build a playground just for children with disabilities?' " McCarty said. "They didn't get it. It's only when you build a playground for children with disabilities that you build one for all children."

1. 1.

   What's McCarty?

   1. A.
      A special doctor.
   2. B.
      A special education teacher.
   3. C.
      A special singer
   4. D.
      A special designer.
2. 2.

   How many people are there in the town?

   1. A.
      About 4,200 people.
   2. B.
      About 700 people.
   3. C.
      About 8,400 people.
   4. D.
      About 2,800 people.
3. 3.

   What does the underlined word mean?

   1. A.
      目的地
   2. B.
      出发地
   3. C.
      游乐场
   4. D.
      体育场

Word travelled quickly in the small fishing village of Port Washington, Wisconsin. So when McCarty wanted to build a playground for kids with special needs. 2,800 people ? a third of the town ? rolled up their sleeves(衣袖)and helped her.
"A lot of learning comes through play," said McCarty, 52, a special education teacher for 28 years. But her students were too often left out. She'd seen the traditional playgrounds stop wheelchairs dead in their tracks.
On September 16, 2008, the first day of the project, they came. Two women heard about the project on the way to work and took the day off to help. A couple in their 80s took part in the job. Children came and gave a helpful hand. Many were volunteers. They all worked very hard.
Today, Possibility Playground is one of the most popular destinations in Ozaukee County. All children can play shoulder to shoulder. There is special equipment(装置) in different parts. Here, you see all the kids on the same playground having fun.
"People used to ask. 'Why do you want to build a playground just for children with disabilities?' " McCarty said. "They didn't get it. It's only when you build a playground for children with disabilities that you build one for all children."
【小题1】What's McCarty?

Join Us for a Day at Sun Valley Amusement Park

Children aged 10 to 14 are invited to take part in the “Event of the Summer” at Sun Valley Amusement Park, the most popular amusement park on the East Coast. Sun Valley has more than 80 amusement rides. For sports lovers, there are basketball courts, an indoor baseball field, and climbing walls.

No amusement park would be complete without a gift shop. Sun Valley has two.

You won’t want to miss out on this day of fun. Join us at Sun Valley Amusement Park on July 14 Register（登记）early.

The cost of the trip is $25. This includes tickets and all rides.

We suggest that all children bring lunch.

Buses leave at 9:00 AM and return at 5:00 PM.

Rain Date: Wednesday, July 16.

Register at the Children’s RecreationCenter at the Town Hall by July 3.

A one-day registration will also be held on July 1 at the Brown School.

For more information, call Jane Parks at 555-7267

1.Who can take part in the “Event of the Summer”?

A. Children under 5                                       B. Children over 16

C. Children aged 10-14                                  D. Children aged 5-9

2.The children had better bring ____

A. a basketball                    B. lunch             C. a gift                       D. gloves

3.When can children register at the Brown School?

A. On July 1                          B.On July 3        C.On July 14               D.On July 16

Word travelled quickly in the small fishing village of Port Washington, Wisconsin. So when McCarty wanted to build a playground for kids with special needs. 2,800 people ? a third of the town ? rolled up their sleeves(衣袖)and helped her.

"A lot of learning comes through play," said McCarty, 52, a special education teacher for 28 years. But her students were too often left out. She'd seen the traditional playgrounds stop wheelchairs dead in their tracks.

On September 16, 2008, the first day of the project, they came. Two women heard about the project on the way to work and took the day off to help. A couple in their 80s took part in the job. Children came and gave a helpful hand. Many were volunteers. They all worked very hard.

Today, Possibility Playground is one of the most popular destinations in Ozaukee County. All children can play shoulder to shoulder. There is special equipment(装置) in different parts. Here, you see all the kids on the same playground having fun.

"People used to ask. 'Why do you want to build a playground just for children with disabilities?' " McCarty said. "They didn't get it. It's only when you build a playground for children with disabilities that you build one for all children."

1.What's McCarty?

2.How many people are there in the town?

3.What does the underlined word mean?