Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.In the shadow of Disneyland, often referred to as the "happiest place on Earth", many children are living a reality that's far from carefree. Yet in real life, there are such a group of children who are living in cheap motels more commonly associated with drug dealers, prostitutes and illicit affairs. It's the only option for many families that are struggling financially and can't get enough money for an apartment. By living from week to week in these cramped quarters, they stay one step ahead of homelessness.While "motel kids" are found across the United States, the situation is very common in Orange County, California, a wealthy community with high rents and a large number of old motels. In 2009, local authorities estimated that more than 1,000 families lived in these motels.When Serato learned that these children often go hungry, he began serving up assistance, one plate at a time. So far, he's served more than 270,000 pasta dinners — for free — to those in need."Kids should not be suffering," Serato said. "I had to do something."Serato, 55, has always given back to the community where he achieved his American dream. When the Italian immigrant arrived in the US 30 years ago, his poor English skills forced him to settle for a job as a dishwasher. But within five years, he had become chef and owner of the Anaheim White House, an Italian restaurant that is now a local hot spot.In 2003, he created Caterina's Club, which raises money for underprivileged children. The charity is named after Serato's mother, who taught him how to cook at the family's trattoria (饮食店) in Verona, Italy.The economic downturn was a challenge, though. Serato lost 30 percent to 40 percent of his customers, and the number of children he fed each night more than doubled. He often found himself giving away more meals than he served in his restaurant, and he was forced to refinance his home to keep going. But Serato found that his work with the children helped sustain him, at least on a personal level.1. Why do many families live in cheap motels?2. Approximately how many families in Orange County, California lived in cheap old motels in 2009?3. What does "serving up assistance" in Paragraph 3 mean?4. How old was Serato when he first arrived in the US?5. What is the name of Serato's mother?
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions.In the shadow of Disneyland, often referred to as the "happiest place on Earth", many children are living a reality that's far from carefree. Yet in real life, there are such a group of children who are living in cheap motels more commonly associated with drug dealers, prostitutes and illicit affairs. It's the only option for many families that are struggling financially and can't get enough money for an apartment. By living from week to week in these cramped quarters, they stay one step ahead of homelessness.While "motel kids" are found across the United States, the situation is very common in Orange County, California, a wealthy community with high rents and a large number of old motels. In 2009, local authorities estimated that more than 1,000 families lived in these motels.When Serato learned that these children often go hungry, he began serving up assistance, one plate at a time. So far, he's served more than 270,000 pasta dinners — for free — to those in need."Kids should not be suffering," Serato said. "I had to do something."Serato, 55, has always given back to the community where he achieved his American dream. When the Italian immigrant arrived in the US 30 years ago, his poor English skills forced him to settle for a job as a dishwasher. But within five years, he had become chef and owner of the Anaheim White House, an Italian restaurant that is now a local hot spot.In 2003, he created Caterina's Club, which raises money for underprivileged children. The charity is named after Serato's mother, who taught him how to cook at the family's trattoria (饮食店) in Verona, Italy.The economic downturn was a challenge, though. Serato lost 30 percent to 40 percent of his customers, and the number of children he fed each night more than doubled. He often found himself giving away more meals than he served in his restaurant, and he was forced to refinance his home to keep going. But Serato found that his work with the children helped sustain him, at least on a personal level.1. Why do many families live in cheap motels?2. Approximately how many families in Orange County, California lived in cheap old motels in 2009?3. What does "serving up assistance" in Paragraph 3 mean?4. How old was Serato when he first arrived in the US?5. What is the name of Serato's mother?
