1. (2023九上·吉林开学考)  根据短文内容，选择最佳答案。

Katy Sullivan is an actress, an athlete, and a person who refuses to use the words "I can't. She was born without the lower half of her legs and has worn prosthetic legs(假肢) all her life. She grew up with her sisters and brothers at the gym and in the swimming pool. She feels lucky because her family treat her the same way they would treat anyone.

When a person is born without legs, there are lots of things that are difficult to do. But Sullivan believes she can do anything. She chose to do two things that are difficult even with both legs.

As a teenager, she saw a movie that made a big impression on her. Sullivan made up her mind to be an actress. She earned a degree in theater and then moved to Los Angeles, where she has played roles in theater, television and movies. She has a positive view of life. She thinks that if you believe you can do something, you should go for it. So when Sullivan's friend asked her whether she'd like to try running, she said "yes". She was given a pair of running legs and started running.

Sullivan was the first person in the world with two prosthetic legs to take up running as a competitive sport. She made it to the 100-meter final in the London Paralympics. Sullivan's family, friends and fans lookup to her as an example of someone who has overcome difficulties and achieved her dreams.

1. （1） What was Sullivan's lifelike when she was young?

   A . She stayed at home most of the time. B . She did the same things as her sisters and brothers. C . Her sisters and brothers didn't like to play with her. D . Her family took care of her in a special way.
3. （2） The "two things" in Paragraph 2 refer to____.

   A . being a runner and swimmer. B . being a student and a director. C . being an actress and a runner. D . being a teacher and a theater performer.
5. （3） What does the underlined word "positive" mean in Paragraph 3?

   A . Ready and fast. B . Complete and real. C . Possible and available. D . Confident and hopeful.
7. （4） What's the right order of the following events?

   ①Sullivan's family, friends and fans lookup to her.

   ②She played roles in theater, television and movies.

   ③She was given a pair of running legs and started running.

   ④She grew up with her sisters and brothers at the gym.

   A . ④①③② B . ④③②① C . ④②③① D . ③①④②
9. （5） What can we learn from Sullivan?

   A . Failure is the mother of success. B . Nothing is difficult if you have a will ng mind. C . Rome was not built in one day. D . A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.