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译林版(2020)高一英语下学期期中复习查缺补漏冲刺满分
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(2022秋·江苏南京高一南京市第九中学校考期中)Rollins College's graduate,Elizabeth Bonker gave a
powerful speech at the school's graduation ceremony using text-to-speech technology."You have a voice.Use it."
she advised graduates.It seems funny that a non-speaking autistic (encourages you to use your voice.
However,her moving speech touched not only her fellow classmates but also the worldwide audience with a
powerful message of hope
Throughout her academic career,Elizabeth has studied hard to reach her goals at school and in life.She
wrote a book,I Am in Here,which highlights the abilities of people like her with non-speaking autism.She also
founded a non-profit organization called Communication 4 All.
Elizabeth has a form of autism that resulted in her losing the ability to speak when she was 15 months old.
After she lost her speech her family helped her learn to communicate by typing.She has become a supporter of
assistive communication and typing instruction for those with non-speaking autism
"I have typed this speech with one finger with a communication partner holding a keyboard,"shared
Elizabeth.She gave her persuasive speech through text-to-speech technology.
Elizabeth majored in social service with the purpose of helping the 31 million people in the world who have
non-speaking autism.She strongly believes that service to others gives meaning to each individual and to those
they serve.
Throughout her life,Elizabeth has sought a platform where others would hear and accept her.She ignored
negative comments and the low expectations others had for her life.Instead,she walked down her own path and
set out to realize her dreams using intellect,talent and determination.She encouraged her fellow classmates to use
their education and the power of their own minds to help make their dream a reality
1.What effect does Elizabeth's speech have on the audience?
A.It brings them hope.
B.It inspi