On July 17,2017,Olympic diver Greg Louganis and his birth father, Fouvale Lutu, finally wrapped their arms around each other in their first official father-son hug." It was just meant to be, Louganis said of joining his father in Honolulu for an extended Lutu family reunion." It's so wonderful to have him with us," said Lutu. whose three other children were also in attendance." And this is more of a beginning," added Louganis.
But the four-day celebration also marked the conclusion of an emotional lifelong journey for Louganis, 57, who was put up for adoption as a baby and struggled for years with the feeling that his biological parents never loved him. His adoptive parents were always open with him about that. But the adoption organization had lost Louganis' s files in a fire, and unanswered questions led to troubled times for the young athlete. Later, Louganis got to know his biological parents had been young and had no choice in giving him up for adoption." That kind of helped ease the question of whether I was loved," he said.
Feeling more" at peace" about his family, Louganis turned his focus to diving. By the time he was 28, he'd become a four-time Olympic gold medalist. Among his biggest fans was Lutu, who for years had quietly followed his son's life from afar. Then in 1984,Lutu decided to meet him when Louganis was in Honolulu.
Face-to-face with his son for the first time, Lutu was emotional." Like me, he's a man of few words. But he told me he'd wanted to raise me," said Louganis. Despite his skepticism, Louganis continued to meet with Lutu."He never asked for anything," said Louganis." He just wanted to know if I was okay and that I was happy."
The reunion gave Louganis a lot to look forward to." I have family there," he said, almost in disbelief." It's an incredible gift that I've been given."
1. What happened to Louganis on July 17,2017?| A．He won an Olympic gold medal. |
| B．He officially joined the Lutu family. |
| C．He met his birth father for the first time. |
| D．He began his journey to find more relatives. |
| A．The truth that he was adopted. | B．The fact that his files were lost. |
| C．The reason why he was abandoned. | D．The belief that he was not loved. |
| A．considerate and caring | B．courageous and calm |
| C．optimistic and generous | D．ambitious and traditional |
| A．shock | B．belonging | C．relief | D．achievement |
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【推荐1】Just this morning, my 11-year-old son shared with me a “really sad dream”. Keep in mind that this is from a boy who watches very little war news, who rarely hears his parents talk of war, who has no relatives personally involved in the war. The dream went something like this:
All the fifth-grade boys from his school were soldiers in the war. Dylan and my son were on the Ukrainian side. Alex and others were fighting together with the Russians. These and other friends were found on both sides of the conflict, but none of them wanted to kill each other. They were actually trying to help and protect one another. Then a Russian soldier who was not someone the boys knew attacked Dylan. Alex and Andrew tried to warn Dylan and stop the attack, but it was too late. Dylan died. And it was very sad.
Besides the emotional power of the distant war expressing itself in my son’s life, what impressed me about his dream was that there were good people fighting on both sides. Is that an 11-year-old’s myth, or could it really be true? I affirmed (肯定) his concern for all the people directly involved in the war, all of which was pretty much in line with what the experts advise.
My son doesn’t get much news exposure from television, vastly preferring kid entertainment when he has a choice. And that’s. just as well. In fact, limiting children’s media exposure to war is one of the key suggestions the experts make.
However, there are questions and concerns. For weeks, my son has been praying daily that we will not go to war. Now he prays the war will end soon, and that people will not get hurt or killed. A few days ago, he voiced the almost casual question, “Will the war come to Oklahoma?” I answered no, and we agreed that we are fortunate to be far from the war. And yet, I think my son already understands that disaster — including the intentional horror of terrorism — can happen anywhere, like New York, Washington or even Oklahoma City. But still, that’s hardly the same as living with a daily personal fear or expectation of war reaching your home.
Tonight I kissed my boy goodnight and put him to bed, as again he prayed that God would help the war to end soon. I wonder how many more nights he will have to say that prayer…
1. Which of the following word can best describe the war in the boy’s dream?| A．Expected. | B．Natural. |
| C．Unrealistic. | D．Boring. |
| A．Keep children from TV viewing. |
| B．Stop thinking too much about the war. |
| C．Show concern for whoever suffers from the war. |
| D．Encourage children to be concerned about the war. |
| A．Uncertain when it will come to an end. |
| B．Fearful that it will come to Oklahoma. |
| C．Worried that it will cause more deaths. |
| D．Fortunate that it hasn’t affected her family. |
| A．To show how the war affects a kid. |
| B．To show what the war is like in a kid’s dream. |
| C．To show what a kid should do to stop the war. |
| D．To show what attitude a kid should take to the war. |
【推荐2】The journey my daughter Cathy has had with her swimming is as long as it is beautiful.
Cathy suffered some terrible illness in her early childhood. After years of regular treatment, she finally became healthy.
Two years ago, while Cathy was watching the Olympics, a dream came into her sweet little head—to be a swimmer. Last summer, she wanted to join our local swim team. She practiced hard and finally made it. The team practice, however, was a rough start. She coughed and choked and could hardly survive her first few weeks. Hearing her coughing bitterly one night, I decided to pull her from it all. But Cathy woke me up early next morning, wearing her swimsuit ready to go! I told her she shouldn’t swim after a whole night’s coughing, but she refused to give up and insisted she go.
From that day on, Cathy kept swimming and didn’t miss a single practice. She had a firm intention within herself to be the best she could be. My ten-year-old was growing and changing right before my eyes, into this determined human being with a passion and a mission. There were moments of frustration of course: often she would be the last swimmer in the race. It was difficult for Cathy to accept that she wasn’t a winner—ever. But that didn’t stop her from trying.
Then came the final awards ceremony at the end of the year. Cathy didn’t anticipate any award but was still there to cheer on her friends and praise their accomplishments. As the ceremony was nearing the end, I suddenly heard the head coach announcing, “The highest honor goes to Cathy!” Looking around, he continued, “Cathy has stimulated us with her will and enthusiasm. Although skills and talents bring great success, the most valuable asset one can hold is the heart.”
It was the greatest moment of my daughter’s life. With all she had been through in her ten years, this was the hour of true triumph.
1. Why did Cathy want to join the local swim team last summer?(No more than 10 words)2. What did the author intend to tell us in the fourth paragraph?(No more than 15 words)
3. Why did Cathy get the highest honor at the final awards ceremony?(No more than 10 words)
4. How does the underlined word in Paragraph 5 mean?(One word)
5. What kind of person do you think Cathy is? Give your reason.(No more than 20 words)
【推荐3】“BANG!” the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with my father standing on one side, and me on the other side.
We were both in great anger. “Never set foot in this house again!” stormed my father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.
The street lights were shining, causing rather sad feelings. I wandered aimlessly.
A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree.
But now ... I don't know whether it is because I have grown up or because my dad is getting old. We differ in our ways of thinking. He always puts his opinions and codes of behavior on me. Whenever he does something wrong, he never admits it. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened.
I wandered the streets, without a destination in mind. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on, there were fewer and fewer people in the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company. When I finally reached the high-rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on.
I thought to myself: “Is my father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me?”
In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, my dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps. All the lights were off except my father's.
Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn't know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any mercy or any moments of regret. However, after an argument he has the habit of tucking me underneath the covers (掖被子) while I am sleeping.
This was how he always was. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.
The light was still on. “Am I wrong?” I whispered, maybe ... With the key in my hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love — it's second to none.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?| A．The author and his father lacked communication. |
| B．The author's father didn't approve of his stamp collecting. |
| C．The author's father opened the door for him when he came back. |
| D．The author fully understood why he and his father had different thinking. |
a. I opened the door and entered the house.
b. Sadly I ran out into the street.
c. I reached the place where I lived and saw my home still brightly lit.
d. I thought of my father's kindness towards me.
e. I walked about in the street without any aim.
| A．b, e, c, d, a |
| B．b, e, d, c, a |
| C．b, e, a, c, d |
| D．b, e, c, a, d |
| A．The father treats his son in an unfair way. |
| B．The father is neither kind nor rude to his son. |
| C．The father is actually kind to his son. |
| D．The father is always finding his son wrong. |
| A．where the boy went |
| B．why the boy left home |
| C．what made a father angry |
| D．how the boy understand his father’s love |
【推荐1】“BANG!” the door caused a reverberation (回声). It was just standing there, with my father standing on one side, and me on the other side.
We were both in great anger. “Never set foot in this house again!” stormed my father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.
The street lights were shining, causing rather sad feelings. I wandered aimlessly.
A young father who held a child in his arms walked past me. I felt as if I saw my childhood from another space: happy and carefree.
But now ... I don't know whether it is because I have grown up or because my dad is getting old. We differ in our ways of thinking. He always puts his opinions and codes of behavior on me. Whenever he does something wrong, he never admits it. We are just like two people coming from two different worlds. It feels like there is an iron door between us that can never be opened.
I wandered the streets, without a destination in mind. My heart was frozen on this hot summer night. As I walked on, there were fewer and fewer people in the streets, until I had only the street lights to keep me company. When I finally reached the high-rise apartment block in which I lived, I saw that the light was still on.
I thought to myself: “Is my father waiting for me, or is he still angry with me?”
In fact, it was nothing. Perhaps, my dad was throwing away some of his old stamps. Perhaps he thought they were useless. I never had the courage to tell him that I liked collecting stamps. All the lights were off except my father's.
Dad was always like this. Maybe he didn't know how to express himself. After shouting at me, he never showed any mercy or any moments of regret. However, after an argument he has the habit of tucking me underneath the covers (掖被子) while I am sleeping.
This was how he always was. He has been a leader for so long that telling everyone else what to do has become his second nature.
The light was still on. “Am I wrong?” I whispered, maybe ... With the key in my hand, I was as nervous as I had ever been. At last, I decided to open the door. As soon as I opened the door, tears ran down my cheeks. I suddenly realized that the iron door that I had imagined between us did not exist at all. Love — it's second to none.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?| A．The author and his father lacked communication. |
| B．The author's father didn't approve of his stamp collecting. |
| C．The author's father opened the door for him when he came back. |
| D．The author fully understood why he and his father had different thinking. |
a. I opened the door and entered the house.
b. Sadly I ran out into the street.
c. I reached the place where I lived and saw my home still brightly lit.
d. I thought of my father's kindness towards me.
e. I walked about in the street without any aim.
| A．b, e, c, d, a |
| B．b, e, d, c, a |
| C．b, e, a, c, d |
| D．b, e, c, a, d |
| A．The father treats his son in an unfair way. |
| B．The father is neither kind nor rude to his son. |
| C．The father is actually kind to his son. |
| D．The father is always finding his son wrong. |
| A．where the boy went |
| B．why the boy left home |
| C．what made a father angry |
| D．how the boy understand his father’s love |
【推荐2】Tia Wimbush and Susan Elis have been co-workers for a decade, and while they didn’t know each other well, they had something in common, both dealing with the same medical stress at home. Their husbands each needed a kidney transplant( 肾脏移植). They were willing to donate one of theirs, but previous tests showed theirs weren’t apposite to their respective husbands.
When they knew each other’s condition and met in the washroom, the women paused for a moment and had a short conversation. Then they had tests again. Tests showed that each woman was an excellent match for the other’s husband. And seven months after that chance conversation, Tia donated one of her kidneys to Susan’s husband Lance Ellis, and Susan donated one of hers to Tia’s husband Rodney Wimbush.
“It is extremely rare for two people to suggest exchanging their own paired organ and actually be a match for each other. I’ve personally never seen this happen,” Christina Klein, a medical director of Piedmont Atlanta Hospital’s kidney transplant program, says. “When we put patients’ information into large databases for national paired kidney exchange programs, some patients wait months or even years for a match.”
The couples met a few days before the surgeries when they came to the hospital for the final round of testing. Before that, they had chatted on social media a bit. The surgeries lasted about three to four hours each and were beyond their expectations, with no one developing complications. “ It’s really just a story about simple kindness,” Susan says， “For us, it started with two people just being good humans. Now we’d like to tell people they can do the same. ”
Rodney says he will be forever grateful to his wife and Susan. “Susan and Lance are going to come with us to North Carolina for our son’s first college football game,” his wife adds, “ We’ve skipped the friendship. We’re family now.”
1. What does the underlined word “apposite” in paragraph 1 mean?| A．Sensitive. | B．Relevant. | C．Suited. | D．Comparable. |
| A．It is touching. | B．It is inspiring. |
| C．It is worrying. | D．It is surprising. |
| A．They bond with each other closely. |
| B．They become interested in football. |
| C．They interact more regularly online. |
| D．They are motivated to do good deeds. |
| A．A Different Family | B．An Unimaginable Match |
| C．A Funny Coincidence | D．An Unforgettable Kindness |
【推荐3】When I was ten, my family moved to the other side of town. I was forced to leave the familiarity with The St. Paul’s Schools and became “the new kid” at another school — a one-hallway school with no gym, where the other kids in my class had been together since kindergarten. I struggled to break into the crowd and spent lunchtime playing alone.
One school day, when I headed to the kitchen table, I heard the radio, “It’s a sad day in the music world. Mr Roy Orbison has died.” “Oh no, how sad! Roy Orbison has died. Wait... Who is Roy Orbison?” I thought. I didn’t have a chance to ask. I had to get to the classroom before the bell.
It was Mr Hutchison’s class. Every day, he would ask if there was anyone we wanted to pray for. That day, Johnny prayed for his sick grandfather, and Emily prayed for her grandmother who had surgery. This was my chance! Before I had time to fully think it through, my hand shot into the air. “I’d like to pray for Roy Orbison!” Silence fell over the room. The other kids looked confused, but Mr Hutchison could see the eagerness in my eyes. No one else had ever been so excited to pray for anyone in his class.
“OK, Roy Orbison has been added to the prayer list” he winked (眨眼示意). I did it! This must be another way we kids make new friends: you just pray for someone.
I had never met Roy Orbison, and nor had I had his album. But because of Roy, a little girl named Christine came up to me and said, “I’m really sorry for your loss. If you’re not busy with the funeral (葬礼), maybe you can come over and play after school.”
Thanks to Roy and Christine, I wasn’t lonely any more.
1. Why did I pray for Roy Orbison?| A．I was a true fan of him. | B．I felt sorry for his death. |
| C．I needed a reason to be noticed. | D．I wanted to impress Mr Hutchison. |
| A．The whole class felt sad as I did. | B．I made new friends at the new school. |
| C．Christine offered to enjoy Roy’s music with me. | D．Mr Hutchison turned a blind eye to my prayer. |
| A．Humorous. | B．Serious. | C．Ironic. | D．Critical. |
| A．Chances favor a prepared mind. | B．Life is full of unexpected wonders. |
| C．A friend in need is a friend indeed. | D．Where there is a will, there is a way. |
【推荐1】The phone rings. I wait for the answering machine to get it, but it does not. I exhale（呼 气）,annoyed because I know the call would be the latest of 300 attempts to sell me products.
“Daddy, it's me. ” It's Alyce, my 12-year-old daughter “Mommy was just in a car accident.
My heart stops and then begins beating wildly.
“Are you all right?”
“Yes. ”
“Is Mommy?”
A deep sob “ I don't know. . . I don't think so. Come quick. ”
I sprint a few blocks to what looks like a scene of a disaster movie. A city bus is on the wrong side of the road, in front of which are the remains of Susan's car. Susan is severely injured but fortunately, still alive. Alyce is standing on the comer, uninjured.
Two years later at an event, our temple's musical director insisted that Susan and I had to meet someone. He returned with a woman with a bright smile. She told us, "When the accident happened that morning, I had rushed to the street and seen Alyce standing by the side of the car, crying. She wanted to call you but her phone was trapped inside the damaged vehicle. So I lent her my phone."
We had our photo taken together and introduced ourselves to each other. After hearing my name, she paused, as if maybe she hadn't heard me.
Then suddenly, she said, “Wait, your name is Susan?” Susan nodded. ''And your name is Douglas?”
“ Oh my goodness," the woman said. " My name is Susan Douglas."
1. Why did the writer refuse to pick up the phone himself at first?| A．Because he was too busy. |
| B．Because he didn't hear the phone ring. |
| C．Because he thought the call is commercial. |
| D．Because he wanted to test the answering machine. |
| A．He went by a roundabout route. |
| B．He walked across a few barriers. |
| C．He wandered leisurely along the streets. |
| D．He ran very fast through several streets. |
| A．Alyce was hurt seriously in the car accident. |
| B．The couple and the woman had met before . |
| C．The woman lent Alyce her phone to call her father. |
| D．The woman wasn't surprised when hearing “Susan”. |
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn wasn't a new book when my mother was young. It's the story of Francie Nolan struggling up in a tenement slum(贫民区)through the cracks in the pavement to reach the sun.It may be the best book I've ever read about poverty,parenthood, the immigrant experience,and just about everything else.My firstborn daughter is named
Francie Nolan.To buy:$18,amazon.com.
The Maltese Falcon,by Dashiell Hammett
My all-time personal favorite. I love this book, all of it: the plot,the characters,the dialogue,much of which was lifted verbatim(逐字逐句地)by John Huston for his screenplay for the beloved movie of the same name.The single best monologue in fiction appears toward the end,when Sam Spade tells Brigid O'Shaughnessy why he's giving her to the police.
To buy:$14,amazon.com.Gilead,by Marilynne Robinson
Oh-so hard to choose!But I'll go with Gilead.An uplifting tale of love in its many forms,told in a style in which every word is perfect.A joyous read.
To buy:$15,amazon.com.Far From the Tree:Parents,Children and the Search for Identity,by Andrew Solomon
If you think 700 pages on the many ways in which unusual kids(autistic, deaf, criminal, genius)can stretch(延伸)their families' conception(理解) of love doesn't sound like summertime reading,Far From the Tree:Parents,Children and the Search for Identity will teach you otherwise.
To buy:$37.50,amazon.com.1. What is special about The Maltese Falcon?
| A．It can't be bought online. | B．It was made into a film. |
| C．It's about how to be a parent. | D．It tells how to treat the loved. |
| A．$52.50. | B．$29. | C．$32. | D．$55.50. |
| A．Gilead |
| B．The Maltese Falcon. |
| C．A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. |
| D．Far From the Tree:Parents,Children and the Search for Identity. |
Rain forests slightly farther away from the equator remain just as warm,but they have a dry season of three months or more when little rain falls.Tree leaves fall during this dry season and new leaves grow when the wet season or monsoon(雨季) begins.Thus these areas are known as the “monsoon forest”.
Another type of rain forest grows on tropical mountains.It is often called the “cloud forest” because clouds often hang over the trees like fog.
The rain forest is the ideal place for the growth of many different trees.Most of them depend on animals to eat their fruits and spread their seeds.When the fruits are eaten,the seeds inside them go undamaged through animals’ stomachs and are passed out in their droppings.The seeds lying on the forest floor then grow into new trees.
1. The climate of the rain forests near the equator is _______.
| A．mild,wet and windy | B．hot,rainy and foggy |
| C．hot,wet and cloudy | D．warm,wet and sunny |
| A．tree leaves are green all the time in the monsoon forest |
| B．there is a dry season in the cloud forest on tropical mountains |
| C．clouds help the plants in the rain forest near the deserts to grow |
| D．the formation of climate in the rain forest has little to do with the trees |
| A．animals | B．droppings | C．fruits | D．winds |
| A．a travel guide | B．a story book |
| C．a technical report | D．a geography book |
【推荐1】Six-year-old Stella Malpass is a first grader. She likes games, playing house and her favorite class is gym. But she has been learning to overcome some difficulties since she was born. Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a condition that limits her ability to fully extend(伸展) her arms and legs. She has had five operations.
"She can’t run but she can walk really fast, but there are just certain things she wishes she could do," said Stella's mother, Kim Malpass. One of those things is going to the restroom on her own." This is the one thing in school she needs help with," Kim said, "she can do just about everything on her own but she just isn't able to pull her pants up."
Jodi Carroll, Stella's doctor for two years had been trying to find a solution, but had no luck reaching out to clothing companies. "After many searches I realized we needed to invent something," Carroll said. She then got in touch with the Petoskey High School drafting team, and no doubt they were all in.
"As soon as I told the students about it they supported me and we went to work right away," Lauren Liebler, the school's engineering teacher, says. Students say it was the perfect project for the students, combining brainstorming, design thinking, problem-solving and tests.
Once Stella tried the device(装置), it was kind of a disappointment to find out that the first one didn't work, but then it was just the matter of coming up with the next idea or seeing how they could improve the first one to make it work. After three tests, the class's 3D-prinled tool worked.
Liebler says the class can use its 3D printing technology to continue to work and grow with Stella. They can even print different colors to match her dresses.
1. What caused Stella’s physical condition?| A．An illness from her birth. | B．An accident in an operation. |
| C．A serious traffic accident. | D．A fire she experienced at six. |
| A．Walking fast. | B．Learning math well. |
| C．Taking a gym class. | D．Going to the toilet by herself. |
| A．She runs a clothing company on her own. |
| B．She is good at designing dresses for children. |
| C．She manages to help Stella recover completely. |
| D．She gets the idea of making something new to help Stella. |
| A．Hard and dangerous. | B．Easy but useful. |
| C．Useful and difficult. | D．Useless but funny. |
【推荐2】Earth Hour is the world’s biggest event, usually held annually on the last Saturday evening in March. It was inspired by a movement in Sydney, Australia, on March 31, 2007, when more than 2.2 million Sydney citizens and more than 2100 business switched off lights and electrical appliances for an hour to support controlling the leading cause of global warming: coal-fired electricity.
Just one year later, in 2008, Earth Hour became a global movement, with more than 50 million people in 35 countries taking part. Global landmarks such as New York’s Empire State Building, Egypt’s pyramids, London’s Big Ben, Sydney’s Opera House, the Eiffel Tower and Shanghai Tower stood as silent, darkened symbols of hope and sustainability (可持续发展). The 13th edition of Earth Hour, organized by green group World Wide Fund for Nature, or WWF, saw millions of people across 180 countries turn off their lights at 8:30 p.m. to highlight energy use and the need for conservation. Last year, Earth Hour was observed in more than 7,000 towns and cities in 187 countries.
In 2011, Earth Hour added something new to the annual event, urging people to “go beyond the hour” by committing to at least one environmental action they could continue all year long to help to make the world a better place. The goal, of course, is to inspire people to reduce their energy consumption every day, not by sitting in the dark for an hour each night, but by taking simple steps that can have a great effect.
WWF-Australia CEO Dermot O’Gorman said, “While the lights-off event is a symbolic gesture, Earth Hour has led successful campaigns over the past decade to ban plastics in the Galapagos Islands and plant 17 million trees in Kazakhstan.”
1. What do we know about Earth Hour?| A．It takes places on the last day of March. | B．It aims to control the coal-fired electricity. |
| C．It helps solve the problem of climate change. | D．It inspires people to reduce energy consumption. |
| A．By listing numbers. | B．By analyzing causes. |
| C．By using famous sayings. | D．By making comparisons. |
| A．It was the first time that Earth Hour event had been held in 2011. |
| B．People are called on to do more besides switching off the electricity. |
| C．Earth Hour inspires people to turn off their lights for more than an hour. |
| D．No energy will be consumed every day by sitting in the dark for an hour. |
| A．Skeptical. | B．Concerned. | C．Supportive. | D．Uninterested. |
【推荐3】Devon Gallagher, a college graduate from Philadelphia, wants the world to know exactly where she’s been while she’s on 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 inconvenience for Gallagher early on, she now sees it as nothing short of inspiration for living her best life.
To spread that message. Gallagher has gone to social media, where she shares photos of her travels across the world, but instead of simply using a geo-tag(地理位置标签), she writes her location on her artificial leg before taking a picture.
Now she has been taking pictures across the Continent, which show her cycling over the canal in Amsterdam relaxing on a wall overlooking the city of Barcelona, posing with a waffle in Brussels, taking in the beautiful Parthenon temple in Athens and enjoying a river ride in Budapest, all with 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 to get a chalk-board,” Gallagher said. “My mum and grandmother didn’t like 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(反馈), “My leg hasn’t stopped me from doing anything I’ve wanted to do,” she said. “I don’t know if it’s my determination to prove to myself that I can do it, anyway, I’ve been able to keep up with people at my age 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.
1. What message did Gallapher want to spread in her special way?| A．She enjoys her travelling across the globe. |
| B．She suffers little from her leg’s amputation. |
| C．she looks on her misfortune as another form of blessing. |
| D．She has exactly fallen in love with posting photos online. |
| A．the continent | B．the pictures | C．the leg | D．the location |
| A．helpful and ambitious | B．friendly and generous |
| C．determined and creative | D．independent and sensible |
| A．Never Too Late to share | B．A Special Artificial Leg |
| C．An Outstanding Photographer | D．Gallagher’s Summer Holidays |
