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John Carlin was a "jack-of-all-trades." He was an artist and writer. He taught himself five foreign languages. He
was a leader among the deaf. John Carlin's father was a poor shoemaker. John did not need to do things that other
children of his age had to do. John showed his talent for drawing early in life. He often drew pictures on the floor
with chalk. John worked 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 to learn drawing. When he ran out of
his money, he went to work again. But he would return to learn drawing whenever he could afford it.
John was the first person to receive an honorary degree(荣誉学位) from Gallaudet. He beat all difficulties and
became a successful American.
1. The underlined phrase "jack-of-all-trades" may mean "__________" in Chinese.
A. 多面手
B. 生意经
C. 工作狂
D. 守财奴
2. John Carlin ________when he was young.
A. worked hard at school
B. learned five languages at school
C. didn't go to school
D. walked around after school
3. John showed his talent for drawing __________.
A. before 12 years old
B. at the age of 12
C. when he was 20
D. in his early thirties
4. John went to New York to learn drawing with money __________.
A. donated(捐赠) by an organization
B. by selling his paintings
C. that his parents gave him
D. that he earned by himself
5. "Gallaudet" in the last paragraph is probably the name of __________.
A. a college
B. a hospital
C. a man
D. a factory

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