湖北省鄂东南联盟2024-2025学年高二上学期开学英语试题（图片版，含解析，含听力原文无音频）

2024-2025学年湖北省鄂东南联盟高二上学期开学英语试题
own brain;their minds work,yet they are unable to express themselves or understand spoken or written
language.The condition can prevent them from speaking,reading,writing or comprehending,sometimes a
combination of those,sometimes all of them.At least 2 million people in the U.S.have aphasia,commonly
as a result of stroke.
Describing his condition,Blatt said:No talking-zip.Speech-zip.One incident.Changed life."
Blatt adapted to his physical disabilities but never fully recovered.Discovering aid networks for people
with aphasia were a rarity in the early 1980s,he co-founded the Aphasia Community Group in 1990 with
his wife and others.It's one of the oldest and largest support groups for aphasia patients and their families,
offering services like concerts,book groups,health information,and companionship.
Mary Borelli,a stroke survivor,described the group as a lifesaver,providing understanding and a
sense of belonging.The group helps break the isolation.Jerry Kaplan,a co-founder and Boston University
speech-language pathologist,noted that newcomers often express relief at finding others who share their
struggles.Thousands have attended since its founding,finding a safe,comfortable space to connect.
Blatt focused on regaining function.He moved from a wheelchair to a leg brace,re-eamed his driver's
license,and documented cross-country trips.He also pursued sculpting,house restorations,and created a
newsletter called The Aphasia Advocate.Within the Group,he was a role model of adaptability and
determination.
The Aphasia Community Group,which will celebrate its 35th anniversary next year,remains one of
Blatt's enduring legacies.Kaplan emphasized Blatt's determination,saying "Though given a tough break in
midlife,with young children,at the top of his game in his profession,and his communication gifts were
largely wiped out,he did not give in to this for 40-plus years.And not only did he survive;he thrived."
24.What is the second paragraph mainly about
A.The consequences of a stroke.
B.The huge aphasia sufferers.
C.The causes of a stroke.
D.The symptoms of aphasia.
25.Why did they set up the Aphasia Community Group
A.To provides companionship for lonely people.
B.To address the lack of support for aphasia sufferers
C.To work on a medical cure for aphasia.
D.To answer the call of MIT.
26.According to the members,what is the significance of the Aphasia Community Group
A.It offers them financial assistance.
B.It helps them regain their speech completely.
C.It creates a caring community for them.
D.It conducts extensive research on their conditions.
27.Which saying effectively highlights Howard Blatt's life story
A.Turn lemons into lemonade.
B.Let nature take its course.
C.As you sow,so shall you reap.
D.Nothing ventured,nothing gained.
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