Have you ever heard of prodigies. The following are just three of them whom the world has known so far.
SARAH CHANG is described by other musicians as "the most wonderful, perfect violinist (小提琴手." they've ever heard. What makes this praise especially surprising is Sara's age: She's only a teenager, and people have been describing her this way for years. On Sarah's fourth birthday, her father gave her a violin. By age 5, she was accepted at the famous Juilliard School of Music, in New York City. By 8, she was performing as a violin soloist (独奏者. with major orchestras. Since then, Sarah has performed around the world. She has also recorded many albums.
Before MICHAEL KEARNEY was born, the doctors warned his parents that he might have learning difficulties. He's been proving them wrong ever since! By the time he was 4 months old, Michael could say full sentences like, "What's for dinner, Mom?" By 10 months, he could read words. Studying at home with his parents, Michael completed four grade levels each year. At 5, he entered high school – and finished in one year. By 10, he graduated from college with honors. At 11, he went to graduate school.
When ALEXANDRA NECHITA was 2, her parents gave her some crayons (彩色铅笔. and coloring books. Alexandra was soon working in inks, watercolors, and by the time she was 7, oil paints. At 8, Alexandra had her first art exhibition. Her paintings are often compared to those of Picasso and other great artists. They have sold for as much as $80,000. She has been on TV, and a book of her paintings was published.
