“Time flies. Youth fades. Treasure each moment of your life,” the Band for One, made up of five people, sang the lyrics (歌词) soulfully during a performance in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on November 7, 2020.

Behind the band, there was a picture of a young man named Philip Hancock shown on the screen. And he is the reason why they were all there. Hancock was a 27-year-old Australian who taught English in Chongqing. When he died in 2018 because of a disease, his parents followed his wishes and donated (捐献) his organs (器官).

The five people introduced themselves on stage. They were the ones who received Philip’s organs. “Last November, the Red Cross official s told me Philip’s parents mentioned that he loved music and dreamed of having his own band one day,” said Chen Xianjun, a recipient (接受者). Then, Chen decided to form a band in memory of Philip, and so did the other four recipients.

Since they had no music experience, they had to start from the very beginning. From learning the guitar, to taking on the drums, they took time out of their busy lives to practice over the past year. Peter Hancock, Philip’s father, said after watching the band’s performance, his biggest wish is for the five to enjoy their lives more.

Organ donation is not only the best way to honor a loved one, but also a remarkable way to save the lives of others. China faces a serious shortage of organs, with about 300,000 people waiting for organ transplant surgeries each year. But the good news is, more and more people have been signing up to be organ donors, showing the spirit of selflessness that Philip and so many others have shown.

【小题1】Why did the five people form (组建) the band?

A．To show their respect for Peter Hancock.

B．To raise money for the local Red Cross.

C．To express their appreciation to Philip.

【小题2】How long did it take the recipients to prepare for the performance?

A．One year.

B．Two years.

C．Three years.

【小题3】Which of the following best describes the members of the band?

A．Successful.

B．Skillful.

C．Grateful.

【小题4】What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A．Organ donation is the best way to save lives.

B．The author thinks highly of organ donation.

C．Few people are willing to donate their organs.

【小题5】What’s the writing purpose of the last paragraph?

A．To call on (号召) more organ donations.

B．To let more people know what Philip did.

C．To make the severe shortage of organs known to the public.