Myles Kerr knew that being a Marine (水兵)   comes with a lot of responsibility, but despite the huge weight he has on his shoulders, he has not forgotten   the essence of being a public servant — that of being human.

Seven years ago, a photo   of a Marine and a young boy running a marathon   immediately went viral after it was shared on social media. But what seemed like a simple image packed   a much deeper backstory. This story happened in 2013, but its relevance is still as powerful as ever.

The   pair   were   running   The   Jeff   Drench   Memorial   5K in Charlevoix,   Michigan   when Myles Kerr   came across Brandon   Fuchs, a 9-year old boy struggling to keep up with the rest of   his   group.   Brandon,   exhausted and   out   of   breath,   asked the   Marine: “Will   you   run with me?”

People   who had their   eyes on the   prize   would   have refused,   but the 19 -year -old   was different.   Being   a   Marine,   he knew   exactly   what   he   should   do. Kerr   put aside   his   goal   of beating his mates and instead slowed down to accompany the struggling boy to the finish line.

Because he chose to help the boy, the Marine ended up with the slowest time in his age group, according to the 5K results online.

Though   he might   have   lost   the race, the Marine   won over people’s   hearts. His   act of kindness was celebrated on social media.

Kerr   didn’t   expect   that   his   simple   gesture     would   attract     so   much attention.   He responded   to a tweet   praising   his   actions   saying, “I   was   just   doing   what   any man would   do, but thank you! ”     He also tweeted that he received gifts from the Fuchs family for helping out Brandon.

To Kerr, being a Marine was more than just being trained for combat —   it also required learning how to be kind and compassionate towards the citizens they serve.

【小题1】What was Myles Kerr   seven years ago?

A．A marine.	B．A public servant.
C．A marathon runner.	D．A Michigan citizen.

【小题2】What is Myles Kerr’s original goal to participate in the marathon?

A．To win over people’s hearts.	B．To accompany the boy.
C．To get the best score in his age group.	D．To build up his body.

【小题3】Which of the following best describe Myles Kerr?

A．Kind and unselfish.	B．Enthusiastic and generous.
C．Responsible and proud.	D．Stubborn and helpful.

【小题4】What does the story mainly convey?

A．Being a Marine bears a lot.

B．Kindness matters more than prizes.

C．Being a Marine means a public servant.

D．Good actions spread quickly.