June 27, 2010, is the 130 th anniversary of the birth of Helen Keller, and each year the week in which her birthday falls is recognized as Deaf-Blind Awareness Week (海伦凯勒周). In honor of Helen Keller—and other members of the deaf-blind community, this week is devoted to the deaf-blind. Every year the last week of June is devoted to one thing – recognition of the deaf-blind people in our midst. While the purpose of Deaf-Blind Awareness Week is to show respect for Helen Keller, the deaf-blind woman who was born that week, the week focuses on increasing public awareness and understanding of deaf-blindness. According to the Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), about 70,000 people have hearing and vision loss. More than ten years ago, Deaf-Blind Awareness Week became an officially recognized by the Federal government. The story of Helen Keller is well known. Born on June 27, 1880, the healthy baby was developing normally. But at the age of 19 months, an illness left her deaf and blind. When Helen was six, her equally famous teacher, Anne Sullivan, was able to teach her to communicate. Helen Keller went on to do well in all aspects of her life: graduating from college with honors and writing, lecturing, and inspiring people worldwide. 小题1: Which of the following is NOT the purpose of Deaf-Blind Awareness Week according to the passage? A．To show respect for Helen Keller’s teacher, Anne Sullivan. B．To show respect for Helen Keller. C．To increase public awareness of deaf-blindness. D．To increase public understanding of deaf-blindness. 小题2:When is Deaf-Blind Awareness Week? A．June 27, 2007. B．The last week of June ten years ago. C．June 27, 1880. D．The last week of June every year. 小题3:According to the passage, Helen Keller______. A．was born deaf and blind B．did not do very well in college C．was taught to communicate at the age of 16 D．inspired people all over the world with her books and lectures 小题4: What might be the best title for the passage? A．Deaf-Blind Awareness Week B．Helen Keller C．The Helen Keller National Center D．Anne Sullivan