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    Aaron has performed in Germany, Korea, the Czech Republic and across the United States. His back flip (翻) earned him a place in "Guinness World Records". Aaron doesn't use a skateboard to do his tricks. He sticks a perfect four wheeled landing with his wheelchair. That's quite an accomplishment for a kid who was born with spina bifida, a developmental birth defect (缺陷) that made him even unable to sit independently.

    One day, when he was eight, his friends encouraged him to roll down a shallow ramp (斜坡). It was a scary first ride. Aaron crashed his hands, but he was attracted. Six months later, after endless hard trying and training, he accomplished his first trick—lifting up one of the back wheels while crossing a barrier.

    "The more I rode, the better I became, though I have to admit that the process involved falling in every way possible," says Aaron. When Aaron performed his first airborne 180 out of the box, Steve, his father, sensed an opportunity, videotaped the performance and sent it to the Internet. A letter soon arrived from John Box, founder of Colours'N Motion, encouraging him to call him directly whenever they needed anything. Aaron has a sponsor since.

    With his mother helping with scheduling, he has had the opportunity to travel within the US as well as internationally. He has attended summer camps for disabled children as a coach. "I know that I can be an inspiration for disabled kids," says Aaron. "The message I want to convey to kids and adults is very simple: Always test your boundaries and don't let the disability restrict your capacities and possibilities."

    1. (1) What happened when Aaron first tried to roll down a ramp?
      A . He crashed into his friend and got hurt. B . He became interested in the sport. C . He was too scared to try the sport again. D . He accomplished his first trick.
    2. (2) Who funded Aaron to achieve his goal?
      A . Steve. B . John Box. C . His friends. D . His mother.
    3. (3) Which of the following words best describe Aaron?
      A . Independent and cooperative. B . Ambitious and generous. C . Courageous and determined. D . Energetic and humorous.
    4. (4) What can be a suitable title for the text?
      A . Aaron: skating ability beyond disability. B . Aaron: inspiration for skating coaches. C . A boy working for “Guinness World Records”. D . A boy seeking to be an Internet celebrity.

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