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Helen Keller was a very clever and beautiful girl. At the age of six months she could already say a few
words. But before she was two years old, she was badly ill. She could not see or hear, and soon, she could
not even talk, then Helen had to fight for what she wanted.
When she was six, her parents invited a teacher for her. With the help of the teacher, she began to see
and hear the world around her through her hands. She learned to read the books for the blind (盲人). The
teacher took Helen for long walks, and told her about all the beautiful sights. Helen touched flowers, climbed
trees, and smelled a storm before it came. She also learned how to swim and ride a horse.
After she grew up, she became a famous writer in America. Her first and most famous book is The Story
of My life. Her story has brought new hope to many blind and deaf people . It gave light to those in Darkness
and encouraged them to live and work.
1. When could Helen Keller already say a few words? [ ]
A. At the age of two.
B. At the age of a year and a half.
C. At the age of six months.
D. When she was six years old.
2. Why couldn't Helen see or hear later? [ ]
A. Helen was badly ill.
B. She had a traffic accident.
C. Helen was very tired.
D. She became very lazy.
3. How could Helen begin to see and hear the world around her? [ ]
A. With the help of her father.
B. She could see and hear the world around her through her feet.
C. With the help of her parents.
D. With the help of her teacher she could begin to see and hear through her hands.
4. After Helen grew up she became a famous _____. [ ]
A. doctor
B. scientist
C. singer
D. writer
5. What gave light to those in darkness and encouraged them to live and work? [ ]
A. The teacher's help.
B. The parents' help.
C. Helen's story.
D. Helen's songs.