奇速英语

用玩具诠释包容与尊重（完形填空）

Our world is home to billions of people, and everyone is unique. We are ___1___ in many ways — some you can see, and some you cannot. It is always important to treat everyone ___2___ kindness and respect. Barbie, one of the most famous dolls, believes everyone should feel accepted and represented. That is ___3___ Mattel, along with the Autistic (患孤独症的) Self-Advocacy Network, has created a new Autistic Barbie Doll.

The doll was carefully designed to reflect some experiences of autistic people. For example, her eyes look slightly away, ___4___ some autistic people may avoid direct eye contact. Her arms and hands can move, allowing her to make ___5___ like hand flapping, which is a form of self-expression for some. The doll also comes with ___6___ items: headphones, and a tablet with communication apps — tools that many autistic people use in daily life.

Many families are ___7___ about the new Barbie. One ___8___ online wrote that it means a lot to see a doll that represents her autistic daughter. Another said her children would love the doll because it ___9___ items their autistic brother uses every day.

Colin Killick from the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network shared that it was important to create a doll that shows autistic people in a positive and happy way. He said the doll helps young autistic children see ___10___ represented proudly. This Autistic Barbie is more than a toy — it helps everyone understand and celebrate differences. It reminds us that our world is beautiful because we are all unique.