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Heather Mills McCartney lives an admirable life, attending celebrity parties, meeting regularly with the
rich and famous and doing meaningful work for charity. All who work with her admire and respect her.
But Heather's life hasn't always been so easy. When Heather was only 9 years old, her mother
abandoned her and her two brothers. At the age of 13, she ran away from home and ended up living on
the streets in London. Eventually, however, her exceptional beauty led to a career in modeling. At that
time, Heather also began helping with the war relief efforts in former Yugoslavia. Through her modeling
and relief work, she soon became famous.
But in August 1993, at age 25 her life changed once again. She was crossing the street in London
when a motorcycle crashed into her. She was so badly injured that the doctors had to cut off her left leg.
After that, she discovered she frequently needed to change her artificial limbs. It was expensive and she
felt it was a waste to just throw away the old one. It occurred to her to set up an organization that could
deliver used artificial limbs to Yugoslavia and other war-torn countries. It was through her charity work
that she met her husband Paul McCartney.
Throughout her life, Heather has risen above problems and focused on helping others. Her work with
artificial limbs even earned her a nomination (提名) for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996. Heather's
persistence and determination are what impresses anyone who knows her. Heather believes anyone can
make a positive difference in the world.
1. This passage is mainly about _________.
A. Heather's miserable life
B. Heather's contribution to the world
C. Heather's success in her work
D. Heather's belief in life
2. Heather began her modeling career _________.
A. due to her mother's encouragement
B. after her brothers abandoned her
C. because of her excellent intelligence and performances
D. because she was especially beautiful
3. Which of the following is Not true according to the passage?
A. Heather won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1996.
B. Heather began her charity work while working as a model.
C. Her artificial limbs had to be replaced continuously.
D. Heather lost her left leg due to an accident.
4. From the passage we can infer that people admire and respect Heather because _________.
A. she had a lot of misfortunes during her childhood.
B. she was a world-famous model
C. she is determined and never gives in
D. she made the greatest difference in the world
