| Zhang Haidi — a good example to the youth of today Zhang became disabled at the age of 5 because of a serious illness. As she was young, she was determined to turn herself into a useful human being. In spite of all physical sufferings, she kept on learning in bed by herself. By now she has translated and written lots of works. She has been honoured in a number of ways and invited to give talks in many colleges and universities. Since 1983, the central government of China has been calling on us to learn from her.
青年楷模张海迪 5岁时因病高位截瘫。致残后在病床上艰苦自学，翻译和创作了多部作品，获多项荣誉称号。1983年，中共中央发出向张海迪学习的通知。

UNIT 20 DISABILITY
江苏省靖江高级中学