Being blind is hard. But things were even harder for those disabled kids who were born in a small village in India, where most people thought that kids with disabilities were useless. Srikanth Bolla was one of them. Luckily, Srikanth’s parents loved their son and refused to give in to social pressure. They encouraged the blind boy to reach for the stars.

Srikanth didn’t disappoint his parents. The 24-­year­-old young man is the founder and CEO of Bollant Industries, a successful company that makes environmentally friendly packaging.

Of course, getting here wasn’t easy. As a young boy, Srikanth went to a regular school. But the students and teachers there didn’t accept his disability. As a result, the young boy often was largely ignored.

Worried about Srikanth’s study, his parents finally sent him to a special needs school. The young boy soon rose to the top of his class, but he was not allowed to study sciences, because it was believed too dangerous for a blind student. This was a big setback since it meant that he couldn’t take the entrance exams for any of India’s top engineering colleges to realize his dream.

Not one to give up, Srikanth managed to study in the University of Cambridge in the UK. After graduating with a degree in computer science and business management, Srikanth decided to return to India and devoted himself to helping the country’s disabled people.

In 2012, he built Bollant Industries. In just four years, Bollant Industries has become a success with over 450 workers, 70% of whom are physically disabled.

Srikanth owes his success to his parents. Though being poor and uneducated, they encouraged Srikanth to realize his dreams and taught him that true happiness comes from helping others.

【小题1】Why do the disabled kids in the small village lead a difficult life?

A．They are often looked down upon.

B．They can do nothing for society.

C．Their parents are too poor to support them.

D．They have no chance to realize their dreams.

【小题2】What happened to Srikanth in a regular school?

A．He was the top of his class.

B．He made no friends and felt lonely.

C．He wasn’t allowed to learn science.

D．He was encouraged to start his own business.

【小题3】Which of the following can replace the underlined word “setback” in Paragraph 4?

A．Support.	B．Difficulty.
C．Fault.	D．Chance.

【小题4】How does Srikanth help the disabled people in India?

A．He builds schools for them.

B．He supports them to study aboard.

C．He lets them manage his company.

D．He provides job opportunities for them.