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1 The Recovery Shibika talks about how life changed once she was seriously injured. Fred: So, Shibika, we've been talking about your accident and how this has changed your life and how you spent almost a month in bed, so how did that month in bed change your daily routine, like, did you experience any trouble brushing your teeth at night? Was it hard for you to eat? Was it hard for you to go to the bathroom? How was that? Shibika: Right. Every bit of it. Every bit of it changed because, like you use your hands to do everthing, you know, in your daily routine, from sleeping to eating to everything, so basically, yeah. Initially, it was really frustrating because for everything, even while getting up from bed, to going to the bathroom as you said, or eating by yourself, I needed help. I needed assistance. But then I just tried to do it by myself because I didn t like to call my mom, or call somebody for every small pain to help me, so I tried to do it by myself or I used to use my left hand while doing it, so it was interesting and I developed new hobbies because I had to be in bed the whole time so I couldn't really go out so I started reading. I picked up reading. Fred: Really, what kind of hobbies? Shibika: I used to read a lot and then I used to play video games a lot. I got really hooked after that, so I used to play video games and watch movies and stuff. Activities that did not require a lot of effort. Fred: Could you eat regular food? Shibika: Yeah. I could eat regular food, but I had to eat it from my left hand. I had to brush my teeth from the other hand. I couldn't really move one hand completely. It was tied to a sling that was tied across my neck so, I couldn't move that hand at all, and if anything required both my hands, like if I had to wash my face or something I had to ask my mom to do it for me. Fred: So how long did it take you to heal? Shibika: It took me a month and a half to actually be allowed... after a month and a half the plaster was opened and the sling was taken out and then I could actually move the hand. But after that, also the doctor advised me not to pick up any heavy luggage or not to put any strain on the hand. Fred: So, still today do you still have any constraints from your accident? Shibika: Not really constraints, but sometimes, like I can not go to the gym and I can't exercise the hands, or sometimes I forget that that hand was injured so I can't really put a lot of weight on that hand still. Fred: I'm really glad that you're healthier now and that you can start living your life normally. Shibika: Thank you, Fred. Thank you, so much.

2 Comprehension Page Main Points: Answer the following questions about the interview. 1) How much changed for her? a) Everything b) Only some things c) Nothing 2) What did she get hooked on? a) Crossword puzzles b) Video games c) Movies 3) How did she wash her face? a) With one hand b) With both hands c) With her mother s help 4) What was she unable to do? a) Gain weight b) Ride a bike c) Go to the gym Phrase Match: Match the phrases on the left with the example on the right. 1. contraints 2. every bit of it 3. hooked 4. require a lot of effort 5. a sling unable to do things naturally a piece of cloth that holds your arm addicted everything have to work hard Unscramble: Put the mixed up sentences in the correct order. 1. brushing your teeth at night experience any trouble did you? 2. what pick up kind of hobbies did you? 3. able to regular food eat were you? 4. to heal did it take you time how much? Discussion: Can you remember how Shibika answered the above questions?

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4 Bits and Pieces Put the PHRASES in the spaces (Some will be used more than once) I m really glad you use your I can not I needed It took me But then I I had to because I had I could I got really Fred: So, Shibika, we've been talking about your accident and how this has changed your life and how you spent almost a month in bed, so how did that month in bed change your daily routine, like, did you experience any trouble brushing your teeth at night? Was it hard for you to eat? Was it hard for you to go to the bathroom? What? How was that? Shibika: Right. Every bit of it. Every bit of it changed because, like hands to do everything, you know, in your daily routine, from sleeping to eating to everything, so basically, yeah, and it was initially, it was really frustrating because for everything, even while getting up from bed, to going to the bathroom as you said, or eating by yourself, help. I needed assistance. just tried to do it by myself because I didn t like to call my mom, or call somebody for every small pain you know, to help me, so I tried to do it by myself or I used to use my left hand while doing it, so it was interesting, rather and I developed new hobbies to be in bed the whole time so I couldn't really go out so I started reading. I picked up reading. Fred: Really, what kind of hobbies? Shibika: Yeah, exactly, like reading. I used to read a lot and then I used to play video games a lot. hooked after that, so I used to play video games and watch movies and stuff. Activities that did not require a lot of effort. Fred: So, on a daily routine, so for, could you eat your food at the same time, like breakfast, lunch, dinner? Could you eat regular food? Shibika: Yeah. eat regular, but I had to eat it from my left hand. brush my teeth from the other hand, and like anything, I couldn't really move one hand completely. It was tied to a sling that was tied across my neck so, I couldn't move that hand at all, and if anything required both my hands, like if I had to wash my face or something I had to ask my mom to do it for me. Fred: So how long did it take you to heal? Shibika: a month and a half to actually be you know allowed... after a month and a half the plaster was opened and the sling was taken out and then I could actually move the hand. But after that, also the doctor advised me not to pick up any heavy luggage or not to put any strain on the hand. Fred: So, still today do you still have any contraints from your accident? Shibika: Not really constraints, but sometimes, like go to the gym and I can't exercise the hands, or sometimes I forget that that hand was injured so I can't really put a lot of weight on that hand still. Fred: that you're healthier now and that you can start living your life normally. Shibika: Thank you, Fred. Thank you, so much.

5 What do you think? Discussion Write the number of the question being answered in the box 1. What is the longest amount of time you ve been sick or injured in bed? 2. What is your daily routine? 3. What do you wish your parents would help you more with? Eren - Turkey Even when I don t have enough money, I find a way to go to the beach once a month. I m addicted. There is a great beach on the Black sea called Sile that is perfect for swimming. There are great restaurants and night clubs. In the summer there are outdoor night concerts and it is a great place to meet girls. See you there ladies! Brooks - U.S.A. Since life is full of obligations, it s hard to find time for myself. I have to get up early to take the crowded bus to school. After classes are finished I like to relax for a little bit by surfing the net. In my family, we usually eat dinner at about 7 o clock. I help clean up after dinner and then I do my homework. At 10:30, it s lights out. 4. What do you wish your parents would help you less with? 5. What are you hooked on? 6. Do you have any constraints from old injuries? Camila - Brazil Even though most people love it, I would actually not want to live in Tokyo. I am Japanese but I am from Kyuushuu in the south of Japan. I would much rather live here in the city of Fukuoka. It is just as fun as Tokyo but cleaner. Also the weather is better than in Tokyo. Plus, all of my friends live here. I wouldn t move to Tokyo if you paid me. Tara - Iran Although I have suffered some pain in the past, God has always healed me. I practice a sport called Zurkhaneh. It is a combination of weight training, aerobics, music, martial arts, and Persian poetry. The goal is to build your body and your spirit at the same time. Look up Persian Martial Art on Youtube. Write about one of the discussion questions:

6 Comprehension Page: ANSWER KEY Main Points: Answer the following questions about the interview. 1) How much changed for her? a) Everything b) Only some things c) Nothing 2) What did she get hooked on? a) Crossword puzzles b) Video games c) Movies 3) How did she wash her face? a) With one hand b) With both hands c) With her mother s help 4) What was she unable to do? a) Gain weight b) Ride a bike c) Go to the gym Phrase Match: Match the phrases on the left with the example on the right. 1. contraints 2. every bit 3. hooked 4. require a lot of effort 5. a sling 1 unable to do things naturally 5 a piece of cloth that holds your arm 3 addicted 2 all 4 have to work hard Unscramble: Put the mixed up sentences in the correct order. Sometimes more than one answer is possible. 1. brushing your teeth at night experience any trouble did you? Did you experience any trouble brushing your teeth at night? 2. what pick up kind of hobbies did you? What kind of hobbies did you pick up? 3. able to regular food eat were you? Were you able to eat regular food? 4. to heal did it take you time how much? How much time did it take you to heal? Discussion: Can you remember how Shibika answered the above questions?

7 Bits and Pieces: ANSWER KEY Put the PHRASES in the spaces (Some will be used more than once) I m really glad you use your I can not I needed It took me But then I I had to because I had I could I got really Fred: So, Shibika, we've been talking about your accident and how this has changed your life and how you spent almost a month in bed, so how did that month in bed change your daily routine, like, did you experience any trouble brushing your teeth at night? Was it hard for you to eat? Was it hard for you to go to the bathroom? What? How was that? Shibika: Right. Every bit of it. Every bit of it changed because, like you use your hands to do everything, you know, in your daily routine, from sleeping to eating to everything, so basically, yeah, and it was initially, it was really frustrating because for everything, even while getting up from bed, to going to the bathroom as you said, or eating by yourself, I needed help. I needed assistance. But then I just tried to do it by myself because I didn t like to call my mom, or call somebody for every small pain you know, to help me, so I tried to do it by myself or I used to use my left hand while doing it, so it was interesting, rather and I developed new hobbies because I had to be in bed the whole time so I couldn't really go out so I started reading. I picked up reading. Fred: Really, what kind of hobbies? Shibika: Yeah, exactly, like reading. I used to read a lot and then I used to play video games a lot. I got really hooked after that, so I used to play video games and watch movies and stuff. Activities that did not require a lot of effort. Fred: So, on a daily routine, so for, could you eat your food at the same time, like breakfast, lunch, dinner? Could you eat regular food? Shibika: Yeah. I could eat regular, but I had to eat it from my left hand. I had to brush my teeth from the other hand, and like anything, I couldn't really move one hand completely. It was tied to a sling that was tied across my neck so, I couldn't move that hand at all, and if anything required both my hands, like if I had to wash my face or something I had to ask my mom to do it for me. Fred: So how long did it take you to heal? Shibika: It took me a month and a half to actually be you know allowed... after a month and a half the plaster was opened and the sling was taken out and then I could actually move the hand. But after that, also the doctor advised me not to pick up any heavy luggage or not to put any strain on the hand. Fred: So, still today do you still have any contraints from your accident? Shibika: Not really constraints, but sometimes, like I can not go to the gym and I can't exercise the hands, or sometimes I forget that that hand was injured so I can't really put a lot of weight on that hand still. Fred: I'm really glad that you're healthier now and that you can start living your life normally. Shibika: Thank you, Fred. Thank you, so much.

Fred: Wow, that's really nice to hear. So yeah, so when something like this happens, you always have people around you to help you.

Fred: Wow, that's really nice to hear. So yeah, so when something like this happens, you always have people around you to help you. Accidental Feelings Shibika shares her feelings about how she felt after her accident. Fred: So, after this horrible accident, how did life your change? What could you say are your after thoughts after