Chicago twins Deprice and Shaprice Hunt were accepted into 56 colleges and have earned about $1.6 million in scholarships.
Of the 56schools, Shaprice has been accepted into 35 colleges, two of which have offered her a full-ride scholarship. She said that she earned $1.3 million in scholarships. Shaprice wants to choose either Illinois State University or Eastern Illinois University and major in Education and Psychology.
Deprice, who is a youth activist in Chicago, has been accepted into 27 schools. He earned $300.000 in scholarship and received two full scholarships offers. "My motivation was to make sure my mom didn't have to be out of pocket," Deprice said. His top choice is HBCU Morehouse College, which he said is his dream school. He also said that he wants to study Performing Arts and Political Science.
In addition to their acceptance letters and scholarships, the twins are proud of their perfect attendance and a total of 48 awards throughout their high school years.
The Hunt twins praise their family and teachers for their successes. They said that it is easy, especially in Chicago, to let negative beliefs about black youth get the best of someone.
Deprcie decided to tell their story in the hope of inspiring others. "A lot of people say you can't do it because of where you are from" Deprice said. "Don't listen to them." The twins said they know financial problems held a lot of teens back. But it is important to be persistent. " Never give up," Shaprice said, "Picture your future. Not only to make yourself proud but make your family proud too."
The twins said their hope is for every child, no matter what their race or background is, to have an opportunity to go to college. Deprice said it is important for him and his sister to continue to use their voices to encourage other teens, even after they go off to college.
How much more scholarship does Shaprice earn than Deprice? ______
A. $1.3 million
B. $ 300.000
C. $1.6 million
D. $1 million
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? ______
A. Both of the twins got full scholarships.
B. The twins got 48 awards in total throughout their school years.
C. The twins owe their success to their family and teachers and their persistence.
D. In Chicago, most black youth don't believe in themselves.
Why did Deprice plan to tell their experience to others? ______
A. Because he is so proud of himself and his sister.
B. Because there are always many difficulties in teens" schoollife.
C. Because he wants to encourage the black youth to fight for their dream.
D. Because it is easy in Chicago to get the best of everyone.
Which of the following words can best describe the twins? ______
A. determined and grateful
B. brave and warm-hearted
C. kind and proud
D. polite and easy-going