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make-a-wish foundation
the make-a-wish foundation is an organization that provides a once-in-a-life experience to a child who is suffering from a life - threatening disease. it was inspired by 7 - year old christopher greicius. christopher wanted to be a policeman more than anything, but he was suffering from leukemia. police officers gave christopher a custom made police uniform. they spent the day with him and took him on a helicopter ride in an official law enforcement helicopter. he was sworn in as an honorary police officer. christopher died shortly after that amazing day with his police officer friends.
the make - a - wish foundation was created soon after, in 1980. today, over 207 celebrities have helped make the wishes of sick children come true through the foundation. wrestler john cena has granted over 500 wishes, and singer justin bieber has granted over 250 wishes. even u.s. presidents such as bill clinton, george w. bush, and barack obama have participated in wishes.
john cena and 500 kids
many celebrities have helped make wishes come true for sick children through the make - a - wish foundation, but john cena has broken all records. he has made over 500 children happy by meeting with them. he gives them hugs, hats, and t - shirts. he poses for photographs with them. he invites them to his wrestling matches. he lets them hold his championship belts, which always makes them smile.
john cena even teaches kids his famous hand signal holding up five fingers, which means “you can’t c me.” this is a message that helps kids have the courage to fight back against their diseases.

1. the main purpose of the first selection is ____

a. tell which celebrities help the make - a - wish foundation
b. explain how the make - a - wish foundation helps sick children
c. describe the make - a - wish gift given to christopher
d. persuade readers to donate to the make - a - wish foundation

1. which detail from the second selection supports the idea that john cena helps children have the will to fight against their diseases?

a. cena teaches them his famous hand signal.
b. many celebrities have helped make wishes come true.
c. john cena has broken all records.
d. he lets them hold his championship belts.

1. after reading both selections, how do you think a wish granted from a president of the u.s. might be different from a wish granted by john cena?

a. the president would take a picture with the child.
b. the president would invite the child to a basketball game.
c. the president would invite the child to the white house.
d. the president would pose for a photo with the child.

1. what is one thing that john cena and justin bieber would probably agree on?

Explanation:

Question 1

The first selection (about Christopher and the Make - A - Wish Foundation) describes the experience of a child (Christopher) with the foundation, including what the foundation does for him. Option A is incorrect as it's not about which celebrities help; Option B is incorrect as it's a specific case, not an explanation of how the foundation helps all sick children; Option D is incorrect as it's not to persuade donation. Option C is correct as it describes the Make - A - Wish gift (the experience) given to Christopher.

The second selection is about John Cena helping sick children. Option A is incorrect as teaching the hand signal is a small part; Option B is incorrect as it's about John Cena specifically, not many celebrities in general; Option C is incorrect as breaking records is not about helping children fight diseases. Option D is correct as he lets them hold his championship belts, gives hugs, hats, t - shirts, and poses for photos, which helps them smile and have the will to fight diseases.

A wish granted by a US president (like Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama) is likely to be related to a more official or political - themed experience, such as inviting the child to the White House. Option A is less likely as a president taking a picture is a small part; Option B is less likely as a basketball game is not a typical presidential - related wish; Option D is less likely as posing for a photo is a small gesture. Option C is more in line with a presidential - level wish.

Answer:

C. describe the Make - A - Wish gift given to Christopher

Question 2