Winter Paralympics: 'I chose to have my leg amputated after years of pain'
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
This is a list of key vocabulary and expressions from the article in order of how useful they are. The student must choose 6 items from the list to study in the lesson.
“You should have it chopped off”
To sprain your ankle
15 conversation-provoking questions related to the article.
1. How and why did Shona end up in the Royal Air Force (RAF)?
2. How did Shona injure her leg and how did this negatively affect her life?
3. How and why did Shona eventually decide to get her leg amputated?
4. How has Shona’s life changed since the amputation and what are her goals now?
5. ‘We can all learn something from Shona’s experience.’ Do you agree?
6. ‘I’ve never had a serious injury.’ Is this true for you?
7. ‘I know a similar story of someone who overcame adversity like Shona.’ Is this true for you?
8. ‘In your childhood, it’s good to be passionate about one thing.’ Do you agree?
9. ‘I would love to be a freelance musician.’ Is this true for you?
10. ‘With both music and sport, the more skilled you are, the more you can enjoy it.’ Do you agree?
11. ‘I always love watching the Olympics.’ Is this true for you?
12. ‘If I had the time, I would love to be part of a band.’ Is this true for you?
13. ‘I absolutely love skiing and there are plenty of places where you can ski in my native country.’ Is this true for you?
14. ‘I have the ability to stay positive even when times are tough.’ Is this true for you?
15. ‘No matter how bad the situation is, humans are capable of getting used to anything.’ Do you agree?