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    When high school student Katie Shipley was born with a serious brain disease, doctors said she wouldn't live to go to school.

    Now, Katie is not only about to graduate from Southridge High School in Oregon, but she was also named the school's prom (高中毕业舞会) queen.

    Knowing Katie's wishes for prom queen, her friend Courtney Travis began reaching out to find her the prom king she needed to make her a queen. Courtney found Michael Parks, who also thought it was a great idea.

    "I really got to know Shipley," said Michael. "When you take the time to get to know other people, it really gives you a great chance to live for more than yourself."

    Courtney took a picture of the couple together and put it on her Twitter, explaining their plans for the prom. "It became very popular in the school," she said.

    Their efforts paid off, and Katie was very excited to be named prom queen.

    On the day of the prom, Katie wore a very beautiful dress. Her grandmother, Joan Fraley, who also went to the prom, said the night will stay with her always.

    "I was standing there and the children were shouting her name," she said. "They called her name as the new prom queen—I started crying. I'm greatly thankful to the students of Southridge High School. "

    Katie repeated that feeling.

    "I just want to say thank you to my friends for all they did for me. I love you all."

    Todd Corsetti, the principal (校长) at Southridge High School said that seeing Katie as prom queen and the energy and help of his students is one of his "proudest moments. "

    "I think teenagers have great hearts and are really looking to make the world a better place," Todd said. "As we finish our school year, it's a great legacy (遗产) to leave the other classes who come after them. "

    1. (1) When Katie was born, she         .
      A . nearly died in hospital B . wasn't expected to live long C . wasn't supposed to finish high school D . caught a disease caused by doctors' mistakes
    2. (2) Hearing about Katie's story, Michael         .
      A . turned to his friends for help B . began to raise money for Katie C . decided to live for others rather than himself D . was very happy to help Katie realize her dream
    3. (3) Why did Fraley cry at the prom?
      A . She felt sorry for Katie. B . She thought of Katie's hard life. C . She was invited to Katie's graduation. D . She was moved by what others did for Katie.
    4. (4) What is Todd's opinion on the students?
      A . They are the kindest teens. B . They are the hope of the world. C . They set a good example to others. D . They can do much better in the future.

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