Students go hungry for charity（慈善）

    Students at New Point School enjoyed their breakfast today, for it broke a 24-hour fast（禁食） for charity. During the fast, they could not eat any food ____,and they could only drink water, tea and clear fruit juice. The students all volunteered to go without food for one day to raise money for UN projects to help the poor ____.

Mr. James Wood, their English teacher, said, “The students ____ the idea themselves after seeing photos of hungry children. They organized the whole thing. I'm very proud of them.”

    “Twenty-four hours did not feel like a very long time. Next year, I might even double ____ I spend fasting. Then I can raise twice as much money!” said Jane Austin, a student. “It's so wrong for us to have lots of food while many people in the world are going hungry. We need to give to those in need.”

    The students collected about $2 400 from the fast. They were ____ the total amount. “It's amazing! People are so kind, and they want to help others,” said Alan Long, another student.