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Task 1. Read and translate the text.
Oseola McCarty spent more than 75 years washing and ironing other people's clothes. Her lined hands were the evidence of hard work. So, it was a surprise, when Miss McCarty decided to give her entire life savings - $150,000 – to the University of Southern Mississippi. Miss McCarty's gift amazed even those who thought they knew her well.
The customers who have brought their laundry and ironing to her home for more than 75 years included three generations of some families. Initially she said she charged $1.50 to $2 a bundle but with inflation the price rose.
"When I started making $10 a bundle, I began to save money," recollected Miss McCarty, who was born on March 7 1908. "I put it in savings. I never would take any of it out. It just accumulated."
As her savings increased over years, McCarty washed and ironed and lived not a rich life. She never learned to drive and still walks everywhere she goes. When her mother and aunt died, they each left her some money, which she added to her savings. In 1947 her uncle died and left her a modest house in which she still lives.
Until her donation, she was afraid to fly and had only been out of the South once in 50 years. Since then she's travelled all over the country and has been the subject of many interviews and articles. She's even visited the White House and been honoured by the president.
Her donation of her life savings is for students who clearly demonstrate a financial need. "I want to help somebody's child go to college," said the quite spoken McCarty, who left school in sixth grade and has never married or had children. "I just want it to go to someone who will appreciate it and learn. I'm old. I'm not going to live always."
Miss McCarty's generosity inspired many to give money to the university, and contributions came in from all over the country. Her gift has now been more than doubled.
In a recent magazine interview McCarty was asked why she didn't spend the money earned over a lifetime on herself. "I am spending it on myself," she answered smiling.
Task 2. Point out if the statement is true (T) or false (F).
Oseola McCarty worked as a clothes washer and ironer for over 75 years. (True / False)
She donated $150,000 to the University of Southern Mississippi. (True / False)
Miss McCarty inherited most of her savings from her wealthy parents. (True / False)
She started saving money only when she began earning $10 per bundle of laundry. (True / False)
Oseola McCarty never learned how to drive a car. (True / False)
The house she lives in was a gift from the University. (True / False)
Before her donation, she had traveled extensively across the United States. (True / False)
She completed her university education before starting her career. (True / False)
The scholarship she funded is intended for students with financial needs. (True / False)
After her donation, other people also started giving money to the university. (True / False)
Task 3. Point out the right answer.
1. What work did Oseola McCarty do for more than 75 years?
A) Teaching at the university
B) Washing and ironing clothes
C) Working at the White House
D) Working as a taxi driver
2. How much money did Oseola donate to the University of Southern Mississippi?
A) $10,000
B) $50,000
C) $150,000
D) $1,000,000
3. When did she start saving money?
A) When she earned $1.50 per bundle
B) When she started making $10 per bundle
C) After her mother died
D) After she retired
4. How did Oseola usually get around town?
A) Driving her own car
B) Using public transport
C) Walking
D) Riding a bicycle
5. From whom did Oseola receive the house she lives in?
A) Her mother
B) The university
C) Her uncle
D) She bought it herself
6. What changed in her life after making the donation?
A) She stopped working
B) She started traveling all over the country
C) She moved to a large mansion
D) She bought her own airplane
7. Who did Oseola specifically want to help with her donation?
A) Her own children
B) Students with financial need
C) University professors
D) Her uncle
8. What was Oseola McCarty’s level of education?
A) University degree
B) High school diploma
C) Left school in sixth grade
D) Never went to school
9. What was the result of her gift for the university?
A) The university closed due to lack of funds
B) Nobody noticed her donation
C) Total contributions more than doubled
D) Students refused her money
10. What was Oseola’s answer when asked why she didn’t spend the money on herself?
A) She forgot about the money
B) She said she was spending it on herself by helping others
C) She said she didn’t need anything
D) She said she would spend it later
Task 4. What do you think about Miss McCarty action? How would you like to spend such money?
Завдання 1. Законспектуйте у зошит спеціальні питальні слова з перекладом.
Завдання 2. Письмово виконайте вправи 1-4.