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Listening to a News Bulletin

TASK 1 Listen to the news bulletin about Nick Vujicic and M.J. Lee. State
TRUE or FALSE for each of the statements below.

1. Lee’s muscles weakened gradually from the age of 12.
2. Lee gives talks on motivation.

3. Nick Vujicic was born with no arms and legs.
4. Lee and Nick are good friends from young.

5. The book, Life Lessons, teaches us to live well.

TASK 2 Role-play the telephone conversation below.

Radio DJ: Yes, this is DJ Ann. How can I help you?
Gary: I listened to the news bulletin about M.J. Lee and would like to share
my feelings. I would like to compliment him on his perseverance and
success in overcoming his disability. Mr Lee, congratulations! You have
done well.
Radio DJ: Allow me to thank you on behalf of Mr Lee. I’m sure he feels touched.

Gary: I feel that Lee’s book will inspire and encourage the disabled to rise
above their situation. He's right when he says we should live to the
best of our ability. I'm inspired and thankful for his book because I'm
disabled, too.

Radio DJ: Thank you again and I agree with you.
Gary: Thank you. I’m happy you agree with me. Goodbye.

In pairs, exchange views and feelings about M.J. Lee. How would you talk to a
disabled person? Do you have any friends who are disabled? Explain your answer.

TASK 3 Study the pictures below. Discuss who they should see to get
medical help.
The phrase 'challenges he faces' as used in the text
means to deal with situation, which require mental and
physical strength.

Ear, nose and throat General Practitioner Physiotherapist Ophthalmologist
(ENT) specialist Challenge

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