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Imagine a mystery guest coming to your Thanksgiving dinner, one you have never met. Imagine this “si...
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Imagine a mystery guest coming to your Thanksgiving dinner, one you have never met. Imagine this “silent guest” being a starving person from a poor country. That is what students at Mount St. Joseph University in Ohio want you to think about this Thanksgiving.
Students of the Mount's Impact Club are urging everyone to feed a “silent guest” at this year's Thanksgiving. These students have been holding fundraisers for the World Food Programme (WFP) and trying to get people to join their “silent guest” plan.
Their idea came from the “silent guest” campaign in 1947, which asked Americans to open up their hearts and share their Thanksgiving abundance. Governor Robert Bradford of Massachusetts, whose forefather started Thanksgiving, announced the new tradition of feeding a “silent guest” at the holiday meal.
American families were asked to donate the cost of feeding their “silent guest” to a committee in Massachusetts. The “silent guest” donations from Americans led to CARE packages of food being sent to starving families overseas. This was important for many countries in Europe, who were still suffering from the destruction caused by World War Ⅱ.
The food from the “silent guest” helped keep Europe afloat until Marshall Plan to rebuild could kick in. As George Marshall said, “Food is the very basis of all reconstruction.”
The “silent guest” idea was started by an activist named Iris Gabriel. She approached Governor Bradford, with the plan and eventually governors across the US were on board. This was a giving spirit.
It is a spirit we must keep with us today because the WFP and other relief agencies are facing an incredible challenge with hunger emergencies. Fighting world hunger is no less important than it was in 1947.
That is why it's inspiring that college students are leading the campaign to bring back the “silent guest”. And you can join them by simply setting aside a place in your heart and your holiday table while donating to a charity fighting hunger.
1.What gave the students the idea of “silent guest”?
A. A historical fact. B. Their rich imagination.
C. A moving story. D. A TV programme.
2.What can we know about the “silent guest” campaign in 1947?
A. It was a worldwide campaign.
B. It helped the development of the US.
C. It was originally put forward by the WFP.
D. It contributed a lot to Europe's rebuilding.
3.What might be the spirit of the “silent guest” campaign?
A. Giving is a virtue. B. Give thanks by giving.
C. Give respect to the poor. D. Giving is better than receiving.
4.What should people do according to the “silent guest” plan?
A. Invite your friends to Thanksgiving dinner.
B. Act as a silent guest to show thanks to people.
C. Raise money for the World Food Programme.
D. Provide shelter to a silent guest on Christmas.
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