四、阅读下面的短文并用英语回答问题(2024 湖南改编)
"Though I was born with half a left arm,I don't think I'm unlucky," said Ms Yang,a 35 - year - old woman from a small village in Hunan. She's a successful Xiang embroidery(湘绣)artist. Now she runs a Xiang embroidery store.
She lived a hard life for many years. Luckily,her whole family supported her. She succeeded in finishing her education with her parents' help. However,she met problems after graduating from college because of her disability. She applied for over 200 jobs but was turned down again and again. She tried to start her own business but failed with all her money lost. Then she turned to Xiang embroidery.
Ms Yang's interest in Xiang embroidery began when she was a child. She learned some of the basics from a neighbour. After running the store,she took many training courses,including a three - year course at Tsinghua University. She kept developing her skills,saying that her disability wouldn't stop her. In 2014,her business finally started making money. Then she tried to do something for society.
Xiang embroidery has a history of over 2 000 years. As Xiang embroidery is one of the four best - known styles of embroidery in China,she hopes to spread its culture. To make more people learn about it,including many disabled ones,Ms Yang started to teach others Xiang embroidery for free. And this has caught more and more people's attention.
Ms Yang's story is encouraging. It shows how important strong wills and interests are. When we face difficulties,we should never give up. Just as a saying goes,"Where there is a will,there is a way."
1. Why was Ms Yang turned down when applying for jobs?
Because of her disability.
2. When did Ms Yang become interested in Xiang embroidery?
When she was a child.
3. How long has Ms Yang's business made money?
For about 11 years.
4. How does Ms Yang help people learn about Xiang embroidery?
By offering free lessons./By teaching others for free.
5. What can you learn from Ms Yang?
Never give up easily.