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Below is a list of women who changed the world when they were young girls and teens.
Mary Shelley
English author Mary Shelley was just 18 years old when she wrote Frankenstein, which many credit as the origin of science fiction. Thus, Shelley has been called “the teenage girl who invented science fiction.”
Alexandra Scott
Alexandra Scott was diagnosed with a form of cancer shortly before her first birthday. When she was just 4 years old, she set up her first lemonade stand in her front yard to raise money for childhood cancer research. Inspired by her story, people around the world set up their own lemonade stands to raise money for her cause. By the time she died in 2004, she had raised SI million. Her family continues her legacy（遗志）through Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
Yuanyuan Tan
Chinese ballet dancer Yuanyuan Tan started representing her country in international competitions as a young teen. At 17, she became the youngest ever principal dancer at the San Francisco Ballet, as well as the first Chinese dancer to earn that title in a major Western company. She gives talks around the world, inspiring young dancers to follow their artistic dreams.
Bindi Irwin
Bindi Irwin carried on her father Steve Irwin's conservation legacy following his death in 2006. When she was 8 years old, she launched “Bindi the Jungle Girl” to encourage more kids to get interested in animals and wildlife conservation. She has continued to make TV appearances, published books and furthered her father's causes.
（ ）21. Who collected money for medical research?
A. Mary Shelley. B. Yuanyuan Tan. C. Bindi Irwin. D. Alexandra Scott.
（ ）22. What is Yuanyuan Tan known as?
A. An inspiration to young artists. B. A principal of an art school.
C. The youngest ballet company owner. D. The first Chinese ballet dancer.
（ ）23. What do we know about Bindi Irwin?
A. She encourages kids to raise animals. B. She was diagnosed with cancer.
C. She makes efforts to conserve wildlife. D. She wrote the first science fiction.
