I’d moved to U.S.to live with my uncle,and one year after that, I lost my vision. I had since learned to get about with a cane, and now I craved getting back to pursue my dream of being a broadcaster.

But my aunt and uncle said it was much too dangerous for me to go out on my own. What if I got hit by a car? I must stay in the house. I was dogged. I rejected their guesses. I believed I could regain my way if I lost it. I told my aunt and uncle I would pay close attention, I would listen and be very careful when crossing streets.

A public library was offering a tuition-free course on how to use a computer with screen reading software designed for blind people. This was an important opportunity for me, My aunt and uncle reluctantly agreed.

I knew that the American singer Ray Charles, who was also blind, got around on his own without a cane. If he could do it without a cane, I reasoned, surely I could do it with one. Ray’   s secret was to count steps. But I couldn’t seem lo do that the way he had. Instead I captured the layout (布局) of places I visited by taking note of landmarks in my mind. I’d imagine the mental map I’d drawn and use that in order to navigate. Today, I do this automatically.

But that doesn’t mean I didn’t lose my way many times in the process of acquiring this skill. Sometimes I’d be so discouraged that I’d consider giving up. Maybe I should stay home and wait until someone could help me. On those days when I lost my way, I’d go to bed feeling down. And because I didn’t want my uncle to worry about me, I kept that to myself.

Since that time, I’ve pursued my education. I’ve earned three academic degrees, including a master’s, in face-to-face classrooms.Today, I’m a published journalist and audio producer. Now, surprised at my progress, my uncle screams to my aunt,“That boy can see!”

【小题1】What does the underlined word “dogged” mean in the second paragraph?

A．Determined.	B．Depressed.
C．Ashamed.	D．Frightened.

【小题2】How did the author chart his way every day?

A．Depending on a walking cane.

B．Employing the power of imagination.

C．Drawing a detailed map himself.

D．Counting every pace while walking.

【小题3】What did the author keep a secret?

A．His firm trust in his uncle.	B．His desire for some help.
C．His losing his way sometimes.	D．His feeling sleepy at bed.

【小题4】What does the author’s uncle sound by saying “That boy can see!”?

A．A blessing.	B．A relief.
C．A surprise.	D．A praise.