02-06-25 (Vocab)

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Planning  I  Monday the 2nd of June

- Vocab 

- poetry

Goal: After today you will have a better understanding of the words from the vocab bank. 

Quiz

Conrtol the affairs of a city or country. 

An airport 

Berucht

Job 

Military service is still _______ in Russia and men aged 18 serve two years.

Despite the mounting pressure from her family  she continued to _____ her passion for inorganic chemistry.

Incorrect

proficient

veerkrachtig

What phenomenon is all about making a big splash, by never making one at all?

adjust 

Problem solving

- What problems could a deaf person experience due to their inability to hear sounds?

- What problems could a blind person experience due to their inability to see?

What kinds of solutions can you think of to make the life of a disabled person in prison more manageable? (e.g. deaf, blind, etc.) 

Example

Inmates with a hearing disability are not safe in prison. For example, deaf inmates may be unable to hear alarm bells during emergencies, putting them at significant risk. Our policy is to ensure the safety of all inmates. Therefore, I argue that we must develop an alternative solution to guarantee the safety of every individual in our care. I suggest that we implement/install the following policy/equipment to address this issue.

.....

example complications for deaf people

- Cannot communicate with staff or other inmates.

- During a lockdown if guards yell instructions or give warnings, deaf inmates might not hear it.

- Medical visits might be distressing.

- Difficulty attending therapy classes.

- Family and friends can't call the inmates. 

example complications for blind inmates

- Cannot communicate with staff or other inmates.

- Inmates might bump into people or equipment because there are no guide paths or warnings.

- Inmates can't see what food is being served in the cafeteria.

- Inmates might not be able to tell if their clothes are inside-out, mismatched, or dirty.

- Canes might be confiscated if staff are not properly informed.

example solutions for deaf people

- Ensure interpreters are available.

- Install videophones.

- Ensure that deaf individuals have paper, pens, and access to tablets or computers.

- Use flashing lights alongside sirens for emergency alerts.

- Use visual signs or symbols to indicate time for meals or yard time.

example solutions for blind people

- Provide  simple 3D-printed layouts of the building.

- Provide audio versions of handbooks, policies, and educational content.

- Allow access to text-to-speech software. (TextAid) 

- Pair blind inmates with a “buddy system”

The future

Which animal is the most dangerous? 

Tips

- Keep on talking, if you know a lot about one of the subjects mentioned hone in on it. (but don't overdo it) 

- Reply to what your speaking partner says, it's a conversation not a monologue.

- Avoid talking about things you have no idea about it. 

If you want to excel:

- Ask your speaking partner questions, (e.g. What do you think? What is your opinion about this?)

Which sport is the most difficult to learn?

Which sport puts the most physical strain on the body?

How would you rank the following professions in terms of importance?

If you were stranded on a deserted island, which professional would you want with you?

What are primary causes of poverty?

At what point is someone considered 'poor,' and does poverty look the same across countries?

Of all 'natural' disasters in the pictures, which one is the most dangerous?

Who do you think would be the worst choice to rule the entire world?

Based on these pictures, who do you think would be the best choice to lead the world?