He couldn't use a wheelchair because of his unusual shape, making it hard for him to be independent outside the home, but he begged his mother to allow him to go to school and learn with other children. He learned to use a pen with his mouth to type words and even use his lips to operate a mouse or a phone. He also went on to qualify as an accountant and gave speeches at special events. Now Oliveira has published his first book, called "O mundo esta ao (The world is the wrong way around)"．

　　Oliveira said, "Throughout my life I was able to adapt my body to the world. Right now, I don't see myself as being different. I am a normal person. I don't see things upside down. Nowadays I can say that I am a professional, international public speaker and that I receive invitations from all over the world."

　　5．What was the doctors' attitude towards Oliveira's disease?

　　A．Concerned. B．Hopeless.

　　C．Confident. D．Doubtful.

　　解析：选B　推理判断题。根据第一段的第三句"His mother was told by doctors that she should allow him to die, but she ignored their advice"可推知，医生对Oliveira的病不抱任何希望，故选B。

　　6．What do we know about Oliveira?

　　A．He adapted himself to society.

　　B．He managed to walk on foot at eight.

　　C．He used a normal bed and lights at home.

　　D．He controlled a wheelchair with his mouth.

　　解析：选A　细节理解题。根据最后一段的"Throughout my life I was able to adapt my body to the world"可知，Oliveira成功地适应了社会。

　　7．What does Oliveira do at present?

　　A．A doctor. B．A publisher.

　　C．An accountant. D．A professor.

　　解析：选C　细节理解题。根据第三段的第三句"He also went on to qualify as an accountant and gave speeches at special events"可知，目前Oliveira的职业是会计，故选C。

　　8．Which saying can best describe Oliveira's experiences?

　　A．All that glitters is not gold.

　　B．Where there is a will, there is a way.

　　C．Health is not valued till sickness comes.

D．It is more blessed to give than to receive.