Five-year-oldWillardWigandidn’tlikeschoolbecausehesuffe...

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Five-year-old Willard Wigan didn’t like school because he suffered from dyslexia, a learning disability that can

make letters and numbers confusing. Usually, his mind drifted(漂泊)--- to playing outside, to his dog Maxie, or to the ants that lived near his family’s garden shed. Willard was especially curious about those ants.

Willard noticed that the ants were coming and going from a hole in the dirt. One ant was carrying a piece of grass, and Willard thought, “He’s trying to build a house, so I am going to help him!” Willard constructed a little building by using small sharp pieces of wood. Then he put some sugar inside to encourage the ants to move in. when they did, Willard built more houses.

At school, Willard still struggled, but now he know could do something special. He went home and created tiny furniture for the ant houses. He even built an ant school.

At age nine, Willard began carving(雕刻)faces on toothpicks. He discovered that his ability improved when he held his breath as he worked. When he showed his mother the carved faces, she said, “This is what you do well. You should work hard and can be the best in the world.”

When he quit school at age 15 to help support his family, Willard still spent his spare time carving. His confidence grew as more people appreciated his talent.

Finally, he quit his factory job to let his dream of becoming one of the best artists in the world come true. Willard’s mother advised him, “The smaller you carve, the bigger your name will become.” So he began to carve even smaller.

Now, years later, Willard carves the tiniest artwork in the world! Using a powerful microscope, Willard caves sand, gold, fiber, and even dust. Willard sculpts everything from famous people to fictional characters.

Because of their beauty and rarity, his sculptures have made Willard a wealthy man. But he says, “Success isn’t about material things like an expensive watch or a costly ring; it’s about persevering(堅持不懈)and achieving your dreams.”

29. What do we know about young Willard Wigan?

A. He had a gift for gardening.

B. He had difficulty with his studies.

C. He dreamed of being an architect.

D. He had a good memory for numbers.

30. How did Willard help support his family at age 15?

A. By working in a factory.

B. By making toothpick carvings.

C. By building houses for animals.

D. By selling his handmade furniture.

31. What did Willard’s mother do on his way to achieving his dream?

A. She acted as an art model for him.

B. She gave him lots of encouragement.

C. She provided financial support for him.

D. She shared her sculpture techniques with him.

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