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An Extraordinary Educator
Nguyễn Ngọc Ký is one of the most inspiring people in modern Vietnamese history. He was not only an excellent teacher, but he was also an inspiration to many Vietnamese people due to the passion and determination he showed throughout his life. Nguyễn Ngọc Ký was born in Nam Định Province in 1947 and he was a great teacher in Vietnam.
However, he had a very tough early childhood. At the age of 4, ___(1)___. As a result of his illness, he lost the ability to use his arms. This made his life extremely challenging, but Nguyễn Ngọc Ký was determined to live a full life like any other child and ___(2)___. He learned how to write using his feet and performed very well at school. He achieved excellent grades throughout his school years, and ___(3)___. For this achievement, he was awarded two medals from President Hồ Chí Minh. After earning a degree in literature at Hà Nội National University, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký became a teacher. Over the years, Nguyễn Ngọc Ký helped many students and ___(4)___. In 1992, he was awarded the title “Nhà giáo ưu tú” for his outstanding contributions. Nguyễn Ngọc Ký retired from teaching in 2005, but his work still wasn’t done. He worked as a psychotherapist and continued writing books after ___(5)___. He wrote thirty books in total, including three best-selling autobiographies, titled Tôi đi học (I Went to School), Tôi học đại học (I Went to University), and Nguyễn Ngọc Ký – Tâm sự trao đời (Nguyễn Ngọc Ký - Passion for Life). He passed away in 2022, ___(6)___, and people will remember his incredible achievements for many years to come.
(Adapted from English 12 Bright - Culture Corner A)