Reading
1Read the text quickly. Then underline the correct words in the sentence below.
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The text presents a.tips / statistics for b.parents / students on how to deal with c.teachers / classmates who have d.Down’ssyndrome / autism.
Autism Speaks
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Whether you already know a student with autism or are just getting to know one, you’ll probably find this information helpful. If you make the effort to include, communicate, understand and respect, you’ll both be sure to get something out of your friendship.
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•Take the initiative to include him – he may desperately want to be included and may not know how to ask. Be specific about what you want him to do.
•Find common interests – It will be much easier to talk about or share something you both like to do (movies, sports, music, books, TV shows, etc.).
•Encourage him to try new things because sometimes he may be afraid to try new stuff.
•Don’t ignore him, even if you think he doesn’t notice you.
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•Communicate clearly - Speak at a reasonable speed and volume. It might be helpful to use short sentences. Use gestures, pictures, and facial expressions to help communicate. Speak literally – do not use confusing figures of speech (he may truthfully tell you, “the sky” if you ask “what’s up?”).
•Give feedback - If your friend with autism is doing something inappropriate, it’s OK to tell him nicely. Just be sure to also tell him what the right thing to do is because he may not know.
•Take time to say “hi” whenever you see him. Even when you’re in a hurry and pass him in the hall, just saying “hi” is nice.
•Be persistent and patient – Remember that your friend with autism may take more time to respond than other people. It doesn’t necessarily mean he isn’t interested.
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2Read the text again. Then write the headings below in the correct
position in the text.____ / 0.6 point
3Read the text once more. Then underline the correct option to complete each sentence.
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a.Students should take the initiative to ask a classmate with autism what hewants / includea classmatewithautism.
b.It is much easier to talk with a classmate with autism when you findinterestsyouhaveincommon / liketowatchmovies.
c.Since a classmate with autism might be afraid to try new stuff, it’s important to respecthisfearandleavehimalone / encouragehim.
d.If a classmate with autism seems to ignore you, you shouldn’t ignorehim / askhimtotalktoyou.
e.Using shortsentencesandspeakingatareasonablespeedandvolume / figuresofspeech help to communicate with a classmate with autism.
f.It is OK to tell a classmate with autism when hedoesn’tunderstandliterallanguage / he’sdoingsomethingwrong.
g.It’s important to greetaclassmatewithautismeverytimeyouseehim / taketimetoreadaboutautism.
h.Students should be persistent and patient with a classmate with autism because he’sneverinterestedinotherpeople / hemightneedmoretimetorespond.
Vocabulary
4Complete the definitions with the words from the box.____ / 0.8 point
a.______: “a partial or total inability to hear”
b.______: “the inability to perform locomotor tasks in a normal manner”
c.______: “a decreased ability to see to a degree that causes problems no fixable by usual means, such as glasses”
d.______: “a classification that includes several areas of functioning in which a person has difficulty learning in a typical manner, usually caused by an unknown factor or factors”
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5Use the characteristics from the box to complete the descriptions.____ / 0.8 point
a. Mrs. Taylor can see very little. She can’t drive or watch TV. She is ______.
b. Emily doesn’t speak. We’re learning sign language to communicate with her. She is ______.
c. Emma needs a hearing aid to listen to what other students say in class. She is ______.
d. Aileen’s little sister can’t walk by herself. She needs crutches. She is ______.
6Match the people from Act. 5 with their pictures.____ / 0.4 point
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7Complete the sentences with who or which.____ / 0.8 point
a.I like to study with classmates ______respect differences.
b.Alice works for a company ______welcomes people with disabilities.
c.Sean is the new student ______knows sign language.
d.Mr. Johnson is the teacher ______helps students adapt to school.
e.My uncle still has the crutches ______he used when he broke his leg.
f.Our school has restrooms ______are prepared for people with disabilities.
g.This is the book ______helps teachers deal with autism in the classroom.
h.Those are the glasses ______my grandpa has to wear.
8 Check () the correct clause to complete each sentence.____ / 0.8 point
a.Our school has several programs which ______.
( ) help students with learning disabilities
( ) they are focused on hearing-impaired students
b.Last year we had a math teacher who ______.
( ) needed crutches to help her walk
( ) she had a mobility disability
c.Jason has a wheelchair that ______.
( ) it has batteries
( ) is automated
d.Jack Taylor is the writer whose ______.
( ) his book our teacher recommended
( ) book I read last week
9Cross out the word that doesn’t belong in each sentence.____ / 0.8 point
a.Rebecca is the student who she does volunteer work with hearing-impaired children.
b.My grandma is the person whose her ideas I admire most.
c.That restaurant has facilities that they are adapted to people with mobility disability.
d.We went to a school which it had a lot of stairs and no elevator.
10Join the sentences with who, which or whose.____ / 0.8 point
a.Morgan is a teacher. She helped me cope with my difficulties.
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b.Nicole is a student. Her mother is a doctor.
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c.My sister needs a new wheelchair. It’s very expensive.
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d.Chloe has a service dog. It helps her get around town.
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Listening
11Listen to some other tips on dealing with a classmate with autism. Then circle T (true) or F (false). ____ / 1 point
a.Classmates with autism don’t need to be respected as other classmates.T F
b.Students with autism need help from other kids.T F
c.You shouldn’t take action when you see people bullying a friend with autism.T F
d.Students with autism might not understand bullying and teasing.T F
e.You shouldn’t tell bullies to stop teasing a classmate with autism.T F
f.It’s not recommended to help a classmate with autismT F
g.You need to give a classmate with autism a chance to do things by himself.T F
h.When asking a classmate with autism to do something, it’s important to show him what to do.T F
i.Kids with autism don’t have any special talents or skills.T F
j.A classmate with autism can’t help other classmates.T F
Writing
12Write a short paragraph about someone you admire who has a disability.____ / 1.2 points
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