Most recently, Zhang Chaofan has been honored as a national ethical role model at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Over the past six years, Zhang has donated 1.35 million yuan and raised 5.2 million yuan from the public to help more than 400 people with health problems — including teachers with severe cancer, disabled children and autistic (自闭症的) children in poor families — learn traditional Chinese culture.
She has also made more than 700 public welfare speeches at universities and in poor mountain areas, teaching people how to gain self-esteem, confidence, self-reliance and self-improvement.
The young girl was born without a left forearm in Changchun, Jilin Province, but her constant drive to become stronger has inspired many people.
In 2015, Zhang rejected an offer of postgraduate study from a famous university and set up a calligraphy and painting school in Changchun. When she found that some parents were unable to afford their children’s education fees, she made the lessons free and began providing 300,000 yuan annually to help them through her foundation.
“I think it’s important for teenagers to receive quality education because they are the future of the country,” she said. “I will make great efforts to help them get equal opportunities to pursue their dreams and inspire them to do their best.”
In early 2020, her school stopped all courses because of the pandemic, but she didn’t stop her public welfare activities. She raised materials and donations worth more than 8 million yuan. Then she sent masks, protective suits, and daily necessities to medical workers.
“Women in the new era should have the courage to create value and also have a sense of social responsibility,” she said. “It is my great honor to be elected as a role model. This will become a driving force for me to forge ahead and pass on the seeds of public welfare through even greater efforts.”
4. What do we know about Zhang Chaofan?
A.She donated all her money to help people in difficulty. |
B.She will be elected as a national ethical role model in Beijing. |
C.She made many public speeches at universities in poor mountain areas. |
D.She provided many free lessons for the children who couldn’t afford them. |
5. According to the passage, which words can best describe Zhang Chaofan?
A.Enthusiastic and entertaining. | B.Devoted and responsible. |
C.Capable and creative. | D.Professional and talented. |
6. What will Zhang Chaofan do in the future according to the last paragraph?
A.She will teach girls to win more prizes through her courses. |
B.She will influence many girls like her to be painters and calligraphers. |
C.She will continue her career and spread her public welfare activities. |
D.She will encourage women in the new era to be courageous and sociable. |
7. What does the passage mainly talk about?
A.Only the strong-willed girl can reach her goals. |
B.Disability and experience made the girl strong. |
C.A girl with the broken wing followed her dream bravely. |
D.Kindness and generosity helped the girl be well-known. |