Speed Reading — Philanthropy - Level 6 — 500 wpm 

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University students receiving their diplomas at a college in the USA got the surprise of their lives during their commencement ceremony. Students at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia were listening to a speech from the philanthropist Robert F. Smith, a recipient of an honorary degree from Morehouse. Mr Smith ended his speech by informing the 400 students that he would pay off their student loans and debt. He said: "This is my class, 2019, and my family is making a grant to eliminate their student loans." He added: "On behalf of the eight generations of my family who have been in this country, we're going to put a little fuel in your bus." Mr Smith's kindness is estimated to be worth about $40 million.

Robert F. Smith, 56, graduated from Columbia Business School, where he earned an MBA with honors. In the year 2000, he founded the investment company Vista Equity Partners, which currently manages over $46 billion in assets. His company made him a multi-billionaire. Mr Smith was the first African-American to sign the Giving Pledge, where people promise to commit at least half of their wealth to philanthropic causes. One graduate to benefit from Smith's generosity said it would have an "immeasurable impact" on his life. Dwytt Lewis, 21, whose $150,000 loan is now no more, added: "Just imagine the weight lifted off your shoulders when you have a clean slate coming out of college."

Comprehension questions
  1. Where were the students when they got the surprise of their lives?
  2. What was the philanthropist Robert F. Smith a recipient of?
  3. How many students will have their loan paid by Robert F. Smith?
  4. For how many generations has Robert F. Smith's family been in the USA?
  5. How much will repaying the loans cost Robert F. Smith?
  6. Where did Robert F. Smith get his MBA from?
  7. When did Robert F. Smith start his company Vista Equity Partners?
  8. What initiative did Robert F. Smith sign up to?
  9. How much of his wealth did Robert F. Smith sign up to giving away?
  10. What did a student say had been lifted from his shoulders?

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