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When Cherryl was at primary school, nobody ever called her by her real name. There was always someone making fun of her size. That continued for several years and it made her feel upset.
But one day, when she was eleven, as she was building a tree house in her garden, Cherryl realized she had more physical power than all the boys. She could lift heavy things and do things that other kids couldn’t. So, she decided to try weightlifting.
Cherryl was really good at weightlifting, so her coach encouraged her to take part in competitions. Her talent began to shine. She held every American record in her age group and she also won a bronze medal（铜牌） at the 2000 Olympic Games.
Cherryl is not only strong but also crazy about her sport. She usually practices for three hours a day. However, this doesn’t mean that weightlifting is her only interest. Just like other teenagers, Cherryl enjoys spending her free time with friends and her two sisters. She also likes drawing and painting and she’s a very talented artist. Her portraits（画像） have won prizes in competitions.
Cherryl’s success has made her an idol, especially among oversized teenagers. She says, “Hopefully, I can set an example to other people who feel they are far from normal and encourage them to do things that are challenging. We’re not all going to be supermodels. What’s important is how you feel and how you act towards others.”
21. At primary school, some kids laughed at Cherryl because of her .
A. size B. clothes C. name D. grades
22. Cherryl realized her physical power when she .
A. entered primary school B. was playing with boys
C. first tried weightlifting D. was building a tree house
23. Paragraph 4 is mainly about Cherryl’s .
A. social life B. training plans.
C. different interests D. general achievement
24. What message does Cherryl want to send to other teenagers?
A. Interest is the best teacher. B. Do not make fun of others.
C. Accept yourself for who you are. D. no one can become a supermodel.
