That day Katherine_discovered_the_power_of_the_pen．From then on she fell in love with writing.She is a young woman now and has become an excellent writer, public speaker and student leader.

　　【语篇解读】　兴趣是最好的老师。看一看作者是怎样引导她的学生，还是一个失聪的学生，走向写作之路的呢！

　　1．When the author first met her, Katherine ________．

　　A．kept silent　　 B．kept crying

　　C．was studying D．was unhappy

　　A　[细节理解题。根据第一段最后一句"The whole time her parents were there she didn't make a sound or use sign language，..."可知答案为A项。]

　　2．What was Katherine's problem after a few weeks with the author?

　　A．She didn't like to write at all.

　　B．She couldn't use sign language.

　　C．She always left her backpack on the bus.

　　D．She had no interest in learning activities.

　　A　[细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句"Every time the pencils came out，she would refuse to write."可知A项正确。]

　　3．What's the meaning of "Katherine discovered the power of the pen"？

　　A．Katherine used a pen for the first time.

　　B．Katherine became interested in writing.

　　C．Katherine understood how to use the pen.

　　D．Katherine knew what the pen was used for.

　　B　[推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句"From then on she fell in love with writing."可知B项正确。]

　　4．What is the author?

　　A．A public speaker.

B．A deaf student leader.