文档介绍：一个脱口秀演员应该是一个流利的沟通者，并擅长用肢体语言来给笑话
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增色。然而，对于 岁的他来说，这一切显得太过艰难……
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make my appeal special, he says. That inspired me to have a go. Once he walked onto
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疯狂英语（新读写） 21the stage, the audience immediately noticed his differences. Wows and claps resounded.
He began to pluck up the courage to make use of his physical handicaps or recollect
hurtful memories when writing jokes and surprisingly found out that the process helped
him to embrace his imperfections and get over the painful experiences.
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1. What contributed to Zhang􀆳s problems with speaking and walking?
A. A sports injury. B. Loss of the right hand.
C. A lack of oxygen at birth. D. Hurtful childhood memories.
2. What did Zhang perform at a company􀆳s year⁃end party?
A. He gave a humorous monologue.
B. He broadcast comedy live shows.
C. He shared his favorite entertainment show.
D. He got in touch with a female comedian.
3. Why did the woman send Zhang videos of Drew Lynch?
A. To persuade him to join a local stand⁃up club.
B. To inspire him to perform on the stage.
C. To make friends with him.
D. To show her pity on him.
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