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Helen Adam Keller was born as a healthy child on June 27^th,1880 to Captain Arthur H. and Kate Adams Keller of Tuscumbia. At the tender age of 19 months, she was stricken with a severe illness which left her blind and deaf.

At the age of six, the half-wild, deaf and blind girl was taken to see Dr. Alexander Graham Bell by her parents. From this visit, Helen met her teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan. She was so gifted that by the end of August, in six months, she knew 625 words, learned Braille and learned to write shortly afterward,

By the age of 10, Helen had mastered Braille as well as the manual alphabet and even learned to use typewriter. By the time she was 16, Helen could speak well enough to go to preparatory school and to college. In 1904, she graduated “cum laude” from Radcliffe College. The teacher stayed with her through those years, interpreting lectures and class discussion for her.

Helen Keller became one of world’s most remarkable women. She dedicated her life to improve the conditions of the blind and the deaf-blind around the world, lecturing in more than 25 countries on the five major continents. Wherever, she appeared, she brought new courage to millions of blind people.

How did Helen Keller meet her teacher?

• They met each other at Radcliffe College

• Her parents took her to Alexander Graham Bell

• She met Ms. Sullivan after her parents took her to Dr. Bell

• Ms. Sullivan became Keller’s teacher after getting an award

Helen Adam Keller was born as a healthy child on June 27^th,1880 to Captain Arthur H. and Kate Adams Keller of Tuscumbia. At the tender age of 19 months, she was stricken with a severe illness which left her blind and deaf.

At the age of six, the half-wild, deaf and blind girl was taken to see Dr. Alexander Graham Bell by her parents. From this visit, Helen met her teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan. She was so gifted that by the end of August, in six months, she knew 625 words, learned Braille and learned to write shortly afterward,

By the age of 10, Helen had mastered Braille as well as the manual alphabet and even learned to use typewriter. By the time she was 16, Helen could speak well enough to go to preparatory school and to college. In 1904, she graduated “cum laude” from Radcliffe College. The teacher stayed with her through those years, interpreting lectures and class discussion for her.

Helen Keller became one of world’s most remarkable women. She dedicated her life to improve the conditions of the blind and the deaf-blind around the world, lecturing in more than 25 countries on the five major continents. Wherever, she appeared, she brought new courage to millions of blind people.

From the text, we can conclude that . . . .

• Anne Sullivan accompanied Helen Keller at school

• Alexander Graham Bell was Anne Sullivan’s relative

• Helen Keller can only read and write in Braille

• Alexander Graham Bell was Helen Keller’s teacher

Helen Adam Keller was born as a healthy child on June 27^th,1880 to Captain Arthur H. and Kate Adams Keller of Tuscumbia. At the tender age of 19 months, she was stricken with a severe illness which left her blind and deaf.

At the age of six, the half-wild, deaf and blind girl was taken to see Dr. Alexander Graham Bell by her parents. From this visit, Helen met her teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan. She was so gifted that by the end of August, in six months, she knew 625 words, learned Braille and learned to write shortly afterward,

By the age of 10, Helen had mastered Braille as well as the manual alphabet and even learned to use typewriter. By the time she was 16, Helen could speak well enough to go to preparatory school and to college. In 1904, she graduated “cum laude” from Radcliffe College. The teacher stayed with her through those years, interpreting lectures and class discussion for her.

Helen Keller became one of world’s most remarkable women. She dedicated her life to improve the conditions of the blind and the deaf-blind around the world, lecturing in more than 25 countries on the five major continents. Wherever, she appeared, she brought new courage to millions of blind people.

What is the main idea of paragraph four?

• Helen Keller became one of remarkable women in history

• Helen Keller became an inspiration for the blind people

• Helen Keller brought new courage to the other people

• Helen Keller gave her dedication to the world

Helen Adam Keller was born as a healthy child on June 27^th,1880 to Captain Arthur H. and Kate Adams Keller of Tuscumbia. At the tender age of 19 months, she was stricken with a severe illness which left her blind and deaf.

At the age of six, the half-wild, deaf and blind girl was taken to see Dr. Alexander Graham Bell by her parents. From this visit, Helen met her teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan. She was so gifted that by the end of August, in six months, she knew 625 words, learned Braille and learned to write shortly afterward,

By the age of 10, Helen had mastered Braille as well as the manual alphabet and even learned to use typewriter. By the time she was 16, Helen could speak well enough to go to preparatory school and to college. In 1904, she graduated “cum laude” from Radcliffe College. The teacher stayed with her through those years, interpreting lectures and class discussion for her.

Helen Keller became one of world’s most remarkable women. She dedicated her life to improve the conditions of the blind and the deaf-blind around the world, lecturing in more than 25 countries on the five major continents. Wherever, she appeared, she brought new courage to millions of blind people.

“… she was stricken with a severe illness which left her blind and deaf”. (paragraph 1)

The underlined word is similar in meaning to . . . .

• mild

• rough

• chronic

• common

Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artists of the 1900’s. He was best known for his paintings. Almost every style in modern art was represented in Picasso’s works.

Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain, as the son of an art teacher. He studied painting with his father and also in Madrid.

From 1895 to 1901, he painted realistic works in a traditional style. Then he entered what was called the Blue period. During this time, he only used shades of blue in his paintings to show poverty in Barcelona.

After 1907, he entered the style of cubism. Among his well- known cubist paintings are “ The Three Musicians” and “ The man with a guitar” which depicted the destruction of Spanish town. Picasso died in France 1973.

Picasso used shades of blue in his painting during the Blue Period, because . . . .

• he was sad to live in traditional Barcelona

• the blue was to show poverty in Barcelona

• the Blue represented modern art of this paintings

• blue was Picasso’s favorite color in his paintings

Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artists of the 1900’s. He was best known for his paintings. Almost every style in modern art was represented in Picasso’s works.

Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain, as the son of an art teacher. He studied painting with his father and also in Madrid.

From 1895 to 1901, he painted realistic works in a traditional style. Then he entered what was called the Blue period. During this time, he only used shades of blue in his paintings to show poverty in Barcelona.

After 1907, he entered the style of cubism. Among his well- known cubist paintings are “ The Three Musicians” and “ The man with a guitar” which depicted the destruction of Spanish town. Picasso died in France 1973.

From the text, we know that . . . .

• Picasso used his paintings to describe his environment

• Picasso loved listening to the music and playing guitar

• Picasso was born, raised, and died in Malaga, Spain

• Picasso only used blue paint in all his paintings

Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artists of the 1900’s. He was best known for his paintings. Almost every style in modern art was represented in Picasso’s works.

Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain, as the son of an art teacher. He studied painting with his father and also in Madrid.

From 1895 to 1901, he painted realistic works in a traditional style. Then he entered what was called the Blue period. During this time, he only used shades of blue in his paintings to show poverty in Barcelona.

After 1907, he entered the style of cubism. Among his well- known cubist paintings are “ The Three Musicians” and “ The man with a guitar” which depicted the destruction of Spanish town. Picasso died in France 1973.

What is the main idea of paragraph three?

• Picasso used shades of blue in his paintings

• Picasso died in France on 1973

• Picasso was born in Malaga, Spain

• Picasso was taught by his father

Picasso was one of the most outstanding and important artists of the 1900’s. He was best known for his paintings. Almost every style in modern art was represented in Picasso’s works.

Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain, as the son of an art teacher. He studied painting with his father and also in Madrid.

From 1895 to 1901, he painted realistic works in a traditional style. Then he entered what was called the Blue period. During this time, he only used shades of blue in his paintings to show poverty in Barcelona.

After 1907, he entered the style of cubism. Among his well- known cubist paintings are “ The Three Musicians” and “ The man with a guitar” which depicted the destruction of Spanish town. Picasso died in France 1973.

“… which depicted the destruction of Spanish town.” (paragraph 4)

The underlined word has the same meaning as . . . .

• drew

• described

• painted

• presented

On Saturday, 20^th of April 2003, Aron Ralston went climbing in the Utah National Park USA. He did not tell his friends or family, and he took no mobile phone at all. Later, there was a terrible accident. An enormous rock trapped Aron’s arm.

He was there for six days. He could not sleep at night because it was very cold. He didn’t drink any fresh water, and there was not any food to eat. Besides, he didn’t see any people. Fortunately, Aron was safe. On the sixth day he escaped. He amputated his trapped arm with a small knife. Then, he walked six miles. Finally, a helicopter saw and rescued him.

Aron wrote a book about his experience. Now, he climbs with an artificial arm.

What is the second paragraph of the text about?

• What happened to the helicopter

• How Aron escaped from the accident

• What Aron did to make him sleep well

• Why Aron wrote his terrible experience

On Saturday, 20^th of April 2003, Aron Ralston went climbing in the Utah National Park USA. He did not tell his friends or family, and he took no mobile phone at all. Later, there was a terrible accident. An enormous rock trapped Aron’s arm.

He was there for six days. He could not sleep at night because it was very cold. He didn’t drink any fresh water, and there was not any food to eat. Besides, he didn’t see any people. Fortunately, Aron was safe. On the sixth day he escaped. He amputated his trapped arm with a small knife. Then, he walked six miles. Finally, a helicopter saw and rescued him.

Aron wrote a book about his experience. Now, he climbs with an artificial arm.

What did Aron do on Saturday, 20^th of April 2003?

• He went to USA to visit his family

• He climbed in the Utah National Park

• He rescued someone with a helicopter

• He amputated his trapped arm with a knife