He was just 12 years old when he died. But he brought courage and hope to people

He was just 12 years old when he died. But he brought courage and hope to people around the world.

Nkosi Johnson, who died last June, is remembered today as an AIDS fighter. This young boy challenged his government’s AIDS policies and millions of South Africans in the fight against the disease.

Johnson was the longest survivor born HIV positive（艾滋病病毒携带者）.He survived with this deadly disease for 12 years before it claimed his life.

At first, Johnson was expected to live for nine months when his foster mother（养母）, Gail Johnson took him in at the age of two. She now runs Nkosi’s Haven across town from her house in Melville. The Haven is home to 20 children living with HIV or AIDS, and 11 of their mothers.

Johnson attracted the world’s attention and stole the hearts of thousands of people across the world at the 13^th International AIDS Conference in Durban in July 2000. He stood in front of a large audience including South African President Thabo Mbeki. He told them that he wanted AZT, a drug used to treat AIDS patients, to be given to HIV-positive pregnant（怀孕的） women to prevent the disease being passed on to their unborn babies. He received a loud cheer at the end of his speech.

Johnson’s speech was broadcast live across the world. With views beyond his age and even a sense of humor, Johnson soon became an international sign of the fight against AIDS and HIV.

56. The underlined words “claimed his life”(paragraph 3) means _______.

A. did good to Johnson’s life        B. helped Johnson to survive

C. caused the death of Johnson      D. made Johnson weak

57. The main idea in paragraphs 5 and 6 is ________.

A. Johnson attracted the world’s attention

B. Johnson stood in front of South African President Thabo Mbeki

C. Johnson wanted AZT to treat AIDS pregnant women

D. Johnson helped prevent the disease being passed on to an unborn baby

58. The AIDS child gave the speech in order to _________.

A. steal the hearts of thousands of people

B. be an AIDS fighter

C. get more help from the world

D. fight against the government

59. The best title for this passage is________.

 A. The Sad Story of an AIDS Child.    B. The Courage of  AIDS Children

 C. AIDS, a Deadly Disease                 D. A Hero in South Africa

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