Chen Shu-Chu ( 陳樹菊 ) is a vegetable vendor in the Central Market, Taitung. She has
worked there since she left school at thirteen following the death of her mother. Working every
day and living without unnecessary waste, she donated the money she earned to charities.
In 2004, she gave away about $ 32,000 for a children’s fund, and another $ 144,000 the next year
to help build a library at a school she attended. In 2006, she gave $ 31,000 to the city’s Kids
Alive International Orphanage. Now, she is planning to establish a $ 313,000 fund to help the
poor with education, food and healthcare. Owing to her good deeds, Reader’s Digest honored
her as the winner of 2010 Asian of the year. In 2012, she was listed on the list of the world’s 100
most influential people by Time magazine, and selected as one of the Ramon Magsaysay Award
winners. Chen was not among the largest donors, but she gave generously with her modest
incomes.
When interviewed by the press in the market, Chen seemed content and said “Money serves
its purpose only when it is used for those who need it.” After learning the news of being
awarded, she would rather work in the market than be present at the ceremonies held by
Time magazine and Ramon Magsaysay Award. Her words and story have touched many people
around Taiwan. What is remarkable about her story is that she gave away money without
expecting anything in return but simply to help others. It is observed that some charities received
more donations after her story was reported. Her influence will be far-reaching.
【題組】30. Which of the following statements would Chen Shu-Chu mostly agree with?
(A) Good deeds should be recognized for praise.
(B) Money serves its purpose only when it brings fame.
(C) Those who received her support should pay in return some day.
(D) Tiny but persistent donations may come as a great help to the poor.
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