27-year-old twin sisters Zhao Wenjing and Zhao Yajing plan to open their first self-built public library in late spring 2024. This may be the first public library opened by Spinal Muscular Atrophy (脊髓性肌萎缩症) patients in China.

Because of their SMA, the twins only spent two years in the school. However, they didn’t think of this as a big loss. Since they had each other as study partners at home, it wasn’t lonely.

The twins’ father encouraged them in reading and travelling. He believed that reading and experiencing the world were more important than grades. From 2017 to 2019, the family went on trips across China. Their vehicle was modified (改进) so that they could lie down and sleep during the long trips.

During the family’s trips, they gave away books to children living in poor areas. They hope to share their love for reading. But they felt it wasn’t enough and wanted to do more and do it better.

The twins had been thinking about opening their own library for several years. Recently, the twins decided to put their plans into action, changing their living room into a mini-library.

Two years ago, the twins’ father passed away and they have been carrying on with his words and memories. “Living with SMA hasn’t been easy, but we are full of hope and never give up when facing any difficulties in life. We want to pass this hope on to others,” said Zhao Wenjing.

“Just like healthy people, we have rich feelings and big dreams too. We're different, yet the same,” said Zhao Yajing.

【小题1】What’s wrong with the twin sisters?

A．They are patients of SMA.	B．They have bad grades in school.
C．Their mother has serious illness.	D．They have no money to open a library.

【小题2】What did the twins’ father encourage them to do?

A．To go on trips across the world.	B．To look for more study partners.
C．To read and experience the world.	D．To study hard and get high grades.

【小题3】Which of the following words can best describe the twins?

A．Polite and honest.	B．Honest and brave.
C．Patient and careful.	D．Kind-hearted and brave.

【小题4】What is the best title for the text?

A．Learn from the journey.	B．The twin girls’ different life.
C．Spread love through reading.	D．Father’s influence on the twin sisters.