Kenny Matthews was just three when the flat he lived in went up in smoke in 1991. The accident left him with burns to 70% of his body. Despite being very young when he suffered his burns, Kenny can still remember the day of the accident.
He was playing with his toys and watching TV on the floor in the living room while his grandfather was sleeping on the living room couch. All of a sudden, he heard a sudden noise from the window and that was when the window caught fire. He had no idea what caused the window to burst like that, but all he remembered was the apartment filling up with gas and smoke from the fire. He could do nothing but panic (恐慌).
His grandfather, who had been asleep, woke up because of the smoke. He tried to save Kenny’s life, but he couldn’t really do much because he was weak. Picking Kenny up under his arms, he carried him over the window — unfortunately, that’s how Kenny got burnt by the fire.
Kenny and his grandfather were rushed to the hospital. His grandfather, whose arms were badly burned, was hospitalized for a while and then discharged (出院). Kenny went through numerous surgeries over the next few decades, which he described as a very painful journey.
Now, after having been through so much over the years, Kenny’s treatment is finally done. The 36-year-old man has shared online how his burns and scars (伤疤) have affected his life as an adult. “People don’t really care about personality — they just want somebody to look good or attractive physically, and honestly, I don’t fit that description,” Kenny says.
There was a guy who once said to him. “It is hard to feel attracted to someone like you because of your scars and burns.” Kenny understands it’s not their fault. He’s smart enough to know not every person is the same, even though he’s not actively looking for a partner.
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Kenny now has 2.4 million followers on the Internet.
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People always ask him how he remains positive.
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2 . It is strange how a small moment can change a person’s life. My son walked into the kitchen this morning and opened his
My Italian grandma had been a big hugger when I was a boy, but my mum and dad didn’t hug me much as I got
When I was sixteen, I
When my own children were born then I
| A．arms | B．hands | C．mouth | D．eyes |
| A．flash | B．style | C．topic | D．memory |
| A．older | B．stronger | C．quicker | D．slower |
| A．looked | B．opened | C．left | D．put |
| A．thought of | B．stopped by | C．asked for | D．burned down |
| A．greeted | B．annoyed | C．checked | D．cheated |
| A．suitable | B．thin | C．small | D．huge |
| A．challenge | B．confidence | C．turn | D．impression |
| A．jumped | B．broke | C．packed | D．stepped |
| A．warmth | B．anxiety | C．curiosity | D．horror |
| A．personality | B．adventure | C．spirit | D．stomach |
| A．realize | B．wonder | C．understand | D．notice |
| A．exploring | B．designing | C．refusing | D．receiving |
| A．advice | B．joy | C．blood | D．knowledge |
| A．decided | B．forgot | C．changed | D．returned |
3 . First, I thought I was pregnant. Shortly after, I had a shooting pain in my stomach. Finally, I went to the emergency room and they said, “Listen, something is wrong.” Then I was told I might lose my hair for my wedding due to the chemical treatment.
When it came out, I just felt like I wanted to shave it. I didn’t want to sit around and wait for my hair to fall out. I wanted to have control in a situation where I had zero control. This was the one area I could have some sort of control.
I went to a hair salon that day, and it was super emotional. I cried in the chair the whole time. I was terrified to see that my head looked like bald(秃头的). I didn’t know whether it was going to be malformed or not and I couldn’t help worrying whether there was any unnatural part on it. I also have a mole(胎记)on my head that I’ve always been really self-conscious about.
Once I got home, I realized my head is extremely round and the mole wasn’t that noticeable. Over time, I actually enjoyed being bald. I never had to do my hair. Getting ready was quick and easy. I just knew it was something I couldn’t control, and I needed to accept it and learn to love myself in a new way.
Even when I was first diagnosed(诊断), there was no way I was going to sit there and feel sorry for myself. I told myself, “I’m gonna get up. I’m gonna fight this thing. I’m not going to lose. “I always said I would win.
Looking at things in a positive way really helped me, so that’s what I did with my bald head. I would say, “Yeah, this sucks, but at least I don’t have to wash my hair. At least I don’t have to dry it. At least I can get ready in five minutes. ” I always tried to put a positive spin on it.
1. Why did the author shave her head bald?| A．To do chemical treatment. | B．To save her from hairdressing. |
| C．To get ready for her wedding. | D．To avoid feeling uncontrollable. |
| A．Ill-treated. | B．Bright-colored. | C．Badly-shaped. | D．Well-protected. |
| A．Stubborn but brave. | B．Strong and positive. |
| C．Sensitive but friendly. | D．Delicate and negative. |
| A．Life is too precious to lose. | B．God never closes all doors. |
| C．Determination finds a way. | D．Optimism helps win battles. |
