Prime Time 7, Coursebook plus Semester Self-checks

Second, make sure that you feel good and look good even if some people want to make you believe that it’s only inner beauty that counts. Find your balance between being comfortable and being well dressed. The extra effort may pay off with more confidence and a brighter mood. In everything you do, let your personality shine. Be yourself. Sit tall, make eye contact, and engage people in conversation. You could even consider learning safe wheelchair tricks if it makes you feel cooler. If something troubles you, express yourself. Everyone feels down sometimes. Schedule a vent session with a friend or therapist, where you can rant about what’s bugging you. Try expressing your emotions through your artistic or creative side when it seems that life sucks. Write in a journal, paint, whatever. Third, stand up for yourself. If someone leans on your chair or says something that makes you feel uncomfortable, speak up. Don’t allow people to tell you what to do or how you should think. On the other hand, don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. If you need help – especially if you’ve fallen or are in a health- threatening situation – don’t be afraid to ask for assistance. And be patient. Not everyone knows how to act around you. Yeah, this is frustrating and stupid, but a little patience goes a long way. Most people just need to understand that you’re a normal person. Keep in mind that it really is OK to be in a wheelchair. Remember: Most people with disabilities lead normal, successful lives. 0 Teenagers in a wheelchair should work on …  because they can’t do anything about their situation. their self-image ✔ 1 The example with the concert shows that people with special needs are in fact … other people. 2 It’s … that only inner beauty counts, especially for people with a disability. 3 It might be a good option to … a friend or therapist in case you need help. 4 The article advises people in a wheelchair to … if other people do something they don’t like. 5 It’s important not to be … if people are not sure how to deal with a person in a wheelchair. b) Which information from the article was new to you? c) Which aspects might change the way you see people with special needs from now on? “If … cloning could cure us” a) Watch this video clip on stem cell research and make notes on the following: • Andrew Hollard’s problem • ideas for a possible cure • controversy between supporters and opponents of stem cell research b) Find out more about two works of art that deal with this issue: Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel Never let me go (2005) and the film The Island (2005). What do these two works of art have to do with stem cell research? c) Do you agree or disagree with the following quote? Give reasons. 3  1 “The best that can be said about embryonic stem cell research is that it is scientific exploration into the potential benefits of killing human beings.” (Tom Delay, * 1947, former member of the US House of Representatives) 20 25 30 35 33 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv