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John Carlin was an artist and writer.He taught himself five foreign languages.He was a leader among the deaf(耳聾的人).
John Carlin was born in Philadelphia(費(fèi)城) in 1813.His father was a poor shoemaker.His younger brother,Andrew,was also deaf.John got many experiences when he was young.He also showed his talent for drawing in his early life.He often drew pictures on the floor.
John went to work as a house painter when he was 12.His days were busy with work.However,he taught himself foreign languages at night.When he was 20,he went to New York tolearn drawing.When his money ran out,he went to work again .But he would return to drawing when he had enough money.
John was the first person to receive an honorary degree from Gallaudet.
Although he couldn'thear,he never stopped doing what he wanted.He beat all the difficulties and became a successful American .
(1)(___)The job of John's father was to_____.
A.sell shoes B.make shoes C.colour shoes D.clean shoes
(2)(___)John learned five foreign languages____.
A.form his teacher B.by listening to CDs
C.with the help of his parents D.by himself
(3)(___)Before John,____people had ever received an honorary degree form Gallaudet.
A.no B.only one C.two D.many
(4)(___)From the passage,we know that John was from_____.
A.Canada B.America C.England D.Australia