Devon Gallagher, a college graduate from Philadelphia, wants the world to know exactly where she’s been during her worldwide vacation in a special way.
The traveler, who was born with a bone disease, had her right leg amputated(截肢) at the age of four. Although the amputation caused misfortune for Gallagher early on, she now sees it as nothing short of inspiration for living her best life.
To spread the message, Gallagher has taken to social media, where she shares photos of her travels across the globe. Besides, she writes her location across her artificial leg before taking a picture.
Now she has been taking pictures across the Continent, which show her cycling over the canals in Amsterdam, relaxing on a wall overlooking the city of Barcelona, posing with a waffle (华夫饼) in Brussels, taking spectacular pictures in Athens and enjoying a river cruise in Budapest, with all the well-known locations written on her artificial leg.
“I get a new leg every two years and I can choose the design on it. One day I had a sudden thought of getting a chalkboard,” Gallagher said. “My mum and grandmother weren’t too interested in the idea, but my friends thought it was great and told me to go for it, so I did.”
Gallagher said people often stare when she’s writing on her leg, but once she shares the photos, she receives only positive feedback. “My leg hasn’t stopped me from doing anything I’ve wanted to do,” she said, “I know it’s my determination to prove to myself that I can do it. Therefore, I’ve been able to keep up with my peers and lead a pretty great life.”
Gallagher shows us that you should never let anything stand in the way of your dreams. And if life gives you an artificial leg, make art.
8. What message did Gallagher want to spread in her special way?
A.She enjoys her traveling across the globe. |
B.She suffers little from her leg amputation. |
C.She looks on her misfortune as another form of blessing. |
D.She has exactly fallen in love with posting photos online. |
9. Which of the statements is right according to the passage?
A.Gallagher was interested in art. |
B.Gallagher had her right arm amputated at the age of four. |
C.Gallagher wrote her travel’s locations on her artificial leg. |
D.Gallagher’s family supported Gallagher’s idea of getting a chalkboard. |
10. Which can best describe Gallagher?
A.Helpful and cooperative. | B.Friendly and generous. |
C.Independent and selfless. | D.Determined and creative. |
11. Which of the following might be the best title for the text?
A.Never Too Late to Share | B.A Special Artificial Leg |
C.An Outstanding Photographer | D.Gallagher’s Summer Holidays |