English Level:
Intermediate
Content Warning:
Genetic Disease, Loneliness, Body Dysmorphia
I have chosen not to include the definitions here to give you the opportunity to find the information yourself. The information you find this way will stay with you longer. Please take the time to find out the meaning of the vocabulary. Â
Pity
Hormonal
Creepy
Patronize
I’m working on it
Taking it too seriously
Frail
Cliché
Universal acceptance
Corny
Phase
Losing credibility
Proving your worth
Aortic valve
Dilating
Defer
Staring
Guilty pleasures
Binge watching
These warmup questions are intended to introduce you to the topic
- What is Neo Progeroid Syndrome?
- What is lipodystrophy?
- What is Marfan syndrome?
- Do you compare yourself to other people? Do you compare yourself to their best qualities, worst qualities, or to the average quality?
- How do you prove your worth?
- How heavy is 75lbs in kg?
- Should we feel pity for someone with a condition?
- What does "beautiful" mean to you?
As you listen, try to answer these questions.
You may need to listen more than once.
- How does she want people to respond to her?
- What is her definition of beauty?
- What would people be surprised most about her?
- What leads her to feeling lonely?
- What is dating like?
- Why doesn’t she call her condition a disability?
- What are some symptoms of her condition?
- Why does she get frustrated?
- What are her ‘go to’ sad songs?
- Do people stare at her? Why?
Reflect on what you have learned.
- What does beautiful mean to you?
- What has your time on earth taught you about what it means to be human?
- What would people be most surprised about you?
- Do you allow yourself to feel frustration and anger?
- What are your guilty pleasures?
- Identify at least one key issue from this video that you could research more.
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