This task, to listen for two podcasts, wasn't too difficult for me, because I was listening for ABC news podcasts, so the speaker wasn't talking too fast, but of course American accent is not easy understandable, but I spent four months in America this year, so it was very good experience and chance to improve my english skills and to learn American accent. But, however, every podcast I listened twice, just to make sure, that everything is clear now and that I was able to understand everything right. So, in my opinion, as I mentioned, because of spending four months in America I think that my ability to understand authentic speech is very good. But, of course, I can't say that I'm absolutely ready for my listening exam, because understanding, in my opinion, depends on situation, sometimes it might be record, that you won't be able to understand and sometimes it happens that listening is very easy, so I just can tell, that I'm almost ready, but I will try to practice as much as possible before my exam, by listening podcasts, watching English movies and television.
So in conclusion, I can say, that I’m quite successful in listening task and I hope after more practice I will get rally high score for it.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Homeless people
Every single day, everyone of us meet so many different people that we even don't remember them, because mostly they all are similar. Some of them are rich, well educated, some of them are a bit pourer, but at least they are clean, not hungry and wearing clothes. But have you ever noticed those people, who lives on the street, who have no home, no food, no money even no passport? Who are those "ugly" and derelict persons?
They all are called homeless people, who have no place to live, have no materials incomes and have no relatives, who could help him.
So now the question is how people become homeless? Specialists says, that there are a lot of situations that can lead to a person becoming homeless, such as divorce, the loss of a job, an addiction to, or abuse of, prescribed or illegal drugs or alcohol, or even gambling. People may also become homeless because of mental illness, although, as with drug or alcohol abuse. People who have served in the armed forces often find it impossible to cope with civilian life. Others may be running away from an abusive relationship.
Helping people who have become homeless is not always easy. One thing that surprises many who are new to working with homeless people is that some refuse help. This may be because his or her trust in people has been destroyed, often as a result of systematic emotional or physical abuse, or it may be because they have built up strong relationships with other homeless people.
It might be a long process to persuade a homeless person to come into the centre and use the primary services, let them to use the specialist services, such as health and housing. Each step, no matter how small, is very important, because after some time, those homeless people, who accept help might be back to normal civilized world and lead better life.
In conclusion I can say, that everybody of us should be very sensitive to this problem, which exist around us and realize that it might happen to any of us: homeless people come from all social backgrounds. Not all them sleep rough on the streets; many are insecurely housed, living in bed and breakfasts, short-stay hostels or sleeping on friends floors.
They all are called homeless people, who have no place to live, have no materials incomes and have no relatives, who could help him.
So now the question is how people become homeless? Specialists says, that there are a lot of situations that can lead to a person becoming homeless, such as divorce, the loss of a job, an addiction to, or abuse of, prescribed or illegal drugs or alcohol, or even gambling. People may also become homeless because of mental illness, although, as with drug or alcohol abuse. People who have served in the armed forces often find it impossible to cope with civilian life. Others may be running away from an abusive relationship.
Helping people who have become homeless is not always easy. One thing that surprises many who are new to working with homeless people is that some refuse help. This may be because his or her trust in people has been destroyed, often as a result of systematic emotional or physical abuse, or it may be because they have built up strong relationships with other homeless people.
It might be a long process to persuade a homeless person to come into the centre and use the primary services, let them to use the specialist services, such as health and housing. Each step, no matter how small, is very important, because after some time, those homeless people, who accept help might be back to normal civilized world and lead better life.
In conclusion I can say, that everybody of us should be very sensitive to this problem, which exist around us and realize that it might happen to any of us: homeless people come from all social backgrounds. Not all them sleep rough on the streets; many are insecurely housed, living in bed and breakfasts, short-stay hostels or sleeping on friends floors.
Autism
Everyone of us probably have heard about mental disabilities, but probably very few of us know what kind of illnesses can be and what are the difficulties with social interaction?
So, firstly, what is autism? Autism is a developmental disability that comes from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. Males are affected four times as often as females. Children may appear normal until around the age of 30 months. "Columbia Encyclopedia".
People, who have autism, can be very different and can have different mental disorders or behaviour disorders and it is very difficult to take care of them or to communicate.
People with autism may find difficulties recognizing or understanding other peoples emotions, feelings, and expressing their own, so these are main reasons why they find difficult to fit in society . People who have this disability usually are aggressive, prefer to spend time alone rather than seeking out the company of other people.
But fortunately there are a lot of specialists such as therapists, psychologists, social workers, who can help them overcome or adjust to many difficulties.
Therapists help to learn social skills, such as how to greet people, wait for a turn, and follow directions. Some people need special help with living skills. Others have trouble sitting still or controlling their tempers and need therapy to help them control their behavior. There is some kind of medicine to help disabled people to control their mood and behaviour, but there is no medicine for autism.
Students with mild autism sometimes can go to regular school. But most kids with autism need calmer, more orderly surroundings. They also need teachers trained to understand the problems they have with communicating and learning. They may learn at home or in special classes at public or private schools.
So in conclusion, as social worker, I can say that our society and all specialists who are working with persons who have autism, must be informed what kind of illness it is and how to behave with those people.
So, firstly, what is autism? Autism is a developmental disability that comes from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. Males are affected four times as often as females. Children may appear normal until around the age of 30 months. "Columbia Encyclopedia".
People, who have autism, can be very different and can have different mental disorders or behaviour disorders and it is very difficult to take care of them or to communicate.
People with autism may find difficulties recognizing or understanding other peoples emotions, feelings, and expressing their own, so these are main reasons why they find difficult to fit in society . People who have this disability usually are aggressive, prefer to spend time alone rather than seeking out the company of other people.
But fortunately there are a lot of specialists such as therapists, psychologists, social workers, who can help them overcome or adjust to many difficulties.
Therapists help to learn social skills, such as how to greet people, wait for a turn, and follow directions. Some people need special help with living skills. Others have trouble sitting still or controlling their tempers and need therapy to help them control their behavior. There is some kind of medicine to help disabled people to control their mood and behaviour, but there is no medicine for autism.
Students with mild autism sometimes can go to regular school. But most kids with autism need calmer, more orderly surroundings. They also need teachers trained to understand the problems they have with communicating and learning. They may learn at home or in special classes at public or private schools.
So in conclusion, as social worker, I can say that our society and all specialists who are working with persons who have autism, must be informed what kind of illness it is and how to behave with those people.
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