听一段材料，回答下面几个小题。
What did Nicholas do at eighteen months？
A. He began to learn French.
B. He read the newspaper.
C. He took telephone messages.
Why was Nicholas bored and unhappy at the two schools?
A. He had too much homework.
B.He almost couldn't learn anything special.
C. His teachers often corrected his spelling.
Who offered to help Nicholas finally?
A. His classmates.
B. His parents.
C.A college.
What is Nicholas' life like now?
A. Busy without any social life.
B. Full but boring.
C. Busy at college and free at home.