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30 KEY ISSUES TO HELP YOU EHPRESS YOURSELF IN ENGLISH

Richard R. Day

Junko Yamanaka

Why Learn English?

Jin Lee has studied English for a long time. Read the story andfind Out:

How does hefeel about learning English?

I am a fourth-year student at a  university in Korea. I will graduate in four months and        a job with a company in a small town near Seoul. I have spent almost 10 years learning English. And let me tell you, it has been a waste oftime.

To begin with, I will probably never use English in my

Korean, too. The taxi drivers themselves do not nced to speak

English because there are very few foreign visitors in our small town.

I dorù need English in my free time, either. If I want to read about what is happening in foreign countries, I can read Korean newspapers and magazines. I can learn all about other countries by reading in my native language, not English.

And Of course all the television stations carry international stories, so I dorù have to watch the news in     ish in order to understand what is happening all over the wo d.

I think of the many hours, days, weeks, even years that I Spent in school and at home studying English. Just think of what else I could have studied instead of En ish. I could have studied more history, so that I could understan my country better. Or I could have read more literacure, to help me understand the great writers of my country.

Instead, I spent so much time studying English. And for what reason? So I could pass examinations? What a terrible waste Of time. I really can't understand why people need to study English for so many years.

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Here are some reasons for learning English.

Can you think of an argument against each reason?

For

You can watch American movies.

English is the language for computers.

You can get a good job.

You can have international friends.

OREVER SINGLE

Hope Hamilton doesn't want to get married.

Read this story andfind out why.

Hope Hamilton should be excited. Her boyfriend, Bob, asked her to marry him. But after thinki

about it                      carefully, Hop:ias

she does not want to get marriecL

Hope, an attractive 32year-old Los Angeles co uter sales n, says she lov2her boy/r%. They have lived

together for one year and they are happy together, Bob is welleducated, intelligent and kind.

short, he seems to be the perfect husband.

"But marriay is for fools and dreamers, says Ho . "l mean, who in their t mind would willin give up their r another person?"

Marriage changes people, Hope believes.

Husbands and wives n to take each o r for granted. Bob helps with the shopping and cooking now, but Hope thinks

mighi have to do much more ofthe traditional woman's work—cooking, shopping and housework. If she gets married, Hope believes that she will change, too. She says she is very different from when she was 22 years old, and will be a different person in

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10 more years. so she wonders if she can remain happy with Bob.

Hope simply feels that marriage is not the best relationship. "Hey, almost half of all marriages end in divorce. And many people who do stay marIrletdopzttiotdbfläly•whlzz-

riages are nor very good."

Hope also thinks that marriage will die out in the next

"So many ople all over the      live      er now without bein married. There is really no need marriage to continue," she believes.

"Don't get me wrong, Hope explains, "I am not a crazy person who wants to live a life separated from other people, especially men. I love people, and that's another reason Why marriage is not the best relationship. There are too many cool people in the world. I do not want to be tied to just one person all of my life. I enjoy being free."

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Should a person stay single or aet married?

What are some good reasons For each one?

Staying single is good because...                               Getting married is good because...

Many marriages end in divorce anyway.   

If you meet the right person, you will live happily

When you get married, you have       to give up your freedom.

Marriages keep society together.

People change. You cant love one person forever.   

It's important to brina up children with a mother and faïher.

Dr. Heidi Cornfield, a professor Offood science, is being interviewed about her new book, What'sfor Dinner? Read the interview andfind out: What does she think is wrong with the American diet?

Interviewer: You have some vew strong ideas about what Americans eat, Professor Cornfield. Could you tell our audience about some of them?

Cornfield: I'd be delighted. First, I think that Americans eat too much meat. We can get protein from Other types Of    not just meat. For example, tofu is rich in protein. We really don't need to eat meat to

Interviewer: Maybe, but some of our listeners really like nice thick juicy hamburgers. They might not need them, but they sure like them,

Cornfield: I agree with you. But there are health reasons to stop eating meat.

Interviewer: What do you mean, Professor?

Cornfield: Eating meat, especi beef, can cause heart disease. Thousands o Americans die from heart disease every year.

Interviewer: That's interesting. Are there other reasons why we should stop eating meat?

• Yes. Did you know that eating meat -arts, even destroys, the environment?

Interviewer: I dorù understand. How?

Cornfield: It is a fact that rain K)rests in Central America are being destroyed to produce cheap beef to export to other countries, Including the United States. And that hamburger you like so much—well, it takes 20 square meters ofrain forest for each burger!

Interviewer: Oh, no. But I        like to eat tofu.

Cornfield: That's OK. There are other good foods

have any final comments?

Cornfield: There are many more interesting facts in my book, Think about this one before you order your next burger: In the last 300 years, Americans have cut down over half of their trees to get land to grow food to feed cattle—all because people think they need meat.

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hamburgers steak bacon ice cream [milk, eggs) pancakes [eggs, milk)

ham

chicken pizza [cheese)

Now exchange your ideas with a Classmate.

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which ones would you give up? What are your reasons?

YouId you Why or why not? gtvc It up?

yes / no yes / no yes / no yes / no yes / no yes / no yes / no yes / no

yes / no

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for coming here and listening to my stor  . Let me begin by telling you how I came to e here: I came in a time machine. In the year 2500, we are able to travel throughame to any year in the history of the earth.

I have returned to this year to tell you something important: This year ur last chance to change your liÖ•le to save the earth!

I will explain. Beginning in the middle Of the 20th century, a few people were worried about polluting the earth's water and air. They talked about the dangers of pollution, but most people did not listen and did not chan ^e their way of life. Insteaå, they continued to dump dangerous chemicals and other waste into lakes and oceans, to drive more and more cars and trucks and to cut down trees.

By the year 2200, the earth's

Water was completely polluted. People could no longer drink water, and they had to use other types of liquids. This forced a Change, but it was not enough. Scientists warned about overpopulation and said rhat in thc future there might be too many people on the earth. But not enough Was done.

So, by the 2300, there were so many people that food ecarne scarce. There was no water to grow food and all of rhe fish in the lakes and oceans died because of pollution. Terrible wars broke out between the wealthy and the poor. people started to think about finding another place to live. Scientists were working very hard to find another planet in space where humans could live. By the year 2400, the air was too polluted for humans to breathe. so we had to leave earth. only the very wealthy were able to leave. Where did we go? Nowhere. And everywhere. You see, scientists did not find another safe planet, so now we must travel around the universe in our space ships. We are still looking for a place to call our home.

So, it is up to you to change history. There is still hope. You must change your lifestyle now, before it is too late.

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What do          about our modern lifestyle? Check the opinions you agree with.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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Here are suggestions for chanaing our lifestyle. Do you think they are possible?-

Suggestion                                                                                Yes,      easy

Use less gasoline.

Use solar or electric cars.

Use less electricity (for example, dont stay up late at night).

Eat less meat (this uses less forest and for cattle).

Stop using disposable products.

Recycle more.

Control the population.

           L            E S

Take the Money and

Paulo Umberto is a lucky man. He is married to a wonderful woman and thev have three healthv, happy children. He is also the best soccer player in his country, This past season he led his team, the Eagles, to the championship of his country.

The sportswriters say that the Eagles are the best team in the history ofthc country, and probably one of the best teams in the world. The Eagles do everything well—defense. passing and scoring. Most

eve ^one believes Paul0 Unaeno is the main reason for the success of the Eagles.

Dc        Paulo should "go for the money'? Check the opinions you agree with.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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If you received a lot of money, what would you do? List three things.

                                               2.                                  3.

If vou became very famous, how would you feel or what would you do? List three things.

                                               2.                                  3.

Are there things money can't buy? List three things.

                                       2.                            a.

LI FESTYLES

Traffic Jam

Imvnany countries, almost everyone drives a car, But this means terrible trafficjams and airpollution. Read this story andfind out: Why doesn't Singapore have carproblem?

In man big Asian cities, Such as Seoul, Taipei and Tokyõ, there is a flood oðcars, trucks and buses On the streets. This has caused terrible traffic jams that pollute the air.

One large city, pore, is an exception. There are no traffic jams. Its air is clean— from pollution, Itonly takes fifteen minutes to drive from the city to the airport.

A 10-year permit to own a car can cost as much as

And when you add Sales and import taxes of 195 per' cent to the cost of  residents of might pay over US$250,000 to get a car and apermic.

In addition to the cost Of owning a CáF, dkivers in Singapore must pay to enter downtownon weekdays. And there is a big tax on gasoline

 As niceas this sounds, it might ndt work in other places. Think about your city. Think about how many people own their own carsand use thenvfi)r work and pleasure. How would everyorye feel if It became too expensive to own and drive cars?

There might be other problems. Would the public transportation system—the buses and trains—be able to handle all of the people who used todrive their own cars? Andare the buses and trains convenient for everyone?

Clearly, something most be done to ch#te people's lifestyles in the world's large cities. Pollution fmm cars trucks has alleady caused serious damage to the earth's environment and it will get worse and worse. perhaps Singapore has the right answer after all.

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Can How you do you drive? go Do from you have a car? Does anybogy places. in your family have a car? your home to these

Car          Bus      Taxi     Train    subway Walk   Bicycle school work hospital Shopping movies station post office

A wife and husband have to make a difficult decision.

Read the story andfind out:

What are they trying to decide?

Sla and her husband, Ashat, have to make a very difficult decision. Sla, 38 years old, and Ashat, 42, have always wanted a child. They have been married for 10 years and tried for a long time to have a baby.

Now Sia is three months pregnant. Their doctor )ust told them that the fetuss brain

Is not developing properly. If Sia gives birth, the baby will be badly handicapped, both mentally and physically. It will always need special care and special schools.

Sia is depressed and confused. She is against abortion and she really wants to have a baby now. Three years ago, Sia was pregnant but ost the fetus in the fourth month. This pregnancy may be her last chance. She thinks she can love and take care of the baby, no matter how handicapped it might be.

While Ashat has always been opposed to abortion, he is having second thoughts. Ashat has a good job, and the health insurance from his comany will ^Pay for Sia's pregnancy. ut it willnot pay for all of the

costs of thes ecial care and schools that the child will need.

Ashat is worried about the future, after the baby is born. He wonders what kind of life it can have. Ashat also wonders how a badly handicapped baby will change their lives. Finally, he is very worried about money. They will not have enough money for the special care and schools.

What should they do?

Should Sia have an abortiÒn? Or should she have the baby and face the future then? But she must consider the feelings of her husband. Together they somehow must make a decision.

Is abortion the right decision in this case?

Check the opinions you agree with

Now exchange your ideas With a classmate,

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Is abortion egal in your country?

         completely legal           legal in some situations         completely illegal

In what situations should abortion be allowed? Check all that you agree with.

When the mother does not want the pregnancy

When the parents do not want the pregnancy

When the mother's health is in danger

When the pregnancy is because of rape

When the parents are very young

When the baby is going to be handicapped

It should never be allowed, regardless Of the reasons.

FAMILY

Mae and her brether Chew are very Close, and they usually agree on everything. However, they have a disagreement now. Read this conversation andfind out: What do they disagree about?

Mae: I just don't understand how you can think like that, Chew! It isn't like you at all.

Chew: My wife and I simply want to send our daughter to a private school. That's all. And you act like I've killed someone! What's the problem?

Mae: What about m daughter?You know my husband and don't have the money to send Wai to a private school. She'll have to go to public school.

Chew: And why don't you have the money? Both you and Kuo have good jobs, just like my wife and I do.

Mae: You know why. We just bought a new house.

All of our money went to buy that new house.

Chew: Fine. If buying a house is more important to you than education, that's your choice. We want our daughter to have the best education possible.

Mae: But think how Wai will feel when her cousin Shu-Ling goes to private school. Those two girls are very close to one another.

Chew: Yes, and I like that. But they'll still be close, even though they won't go to the same school.

Mae: It's not rhat simple. Your private school is much better than the public school Wai will go to.

Chew: That's the reason we saved our mon —SO Shu-Ling can go to an excellent school

Mae: But think what will happen to the two girls. Now, because they're in the same class, they go to school together, take school trips

together and do their homework together.

Chew: That's right. Why didn't you think of that before you bought your new house?

Mae: Chew, listen to me. Dorù send Shu-Ling to private school. Don't separate them.

Wai will be crushed.

Chew: Perhaps, but she'll get over it.

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Here are some cases in which people feel they are not treated fairly. What do you think?

Case 1 : My older brother goes to a pr•vate university. My parents say I have to go to a public university because thev don't have enough money for my education. But I want to go to a priva€e university. It's not fair.

Case 2: My pprents make me wash dishes, but my older sister gets out of it. Her job IS taking out the trash, but that's much easier to do. My arents sav she has more homework to do, so she shouldn't work too

think it's unfair.

Case 3: My grandparents live with us. On New Year's, my cousins come to my house and at that time my grandparents give them more "gift money" than they give me. They say its because they dont see my cousins very often. I think this is unfair.

Case 4: When mv sister and her husband bu' t their house, my parents gave them a lot of financial support. Now want to buy a new condominium, but my parents say they cant help me financially. They say my sister has three children and needs more support, but I'm shgle and dont have a family. t's not far.

DO you know any other examples lika these?

Wali Abunit has not been healthy recently. Read his conversation with his doctor andfind out: What is making him feel so bad?

"Wàli, the results of the tests show rhat your blood pressure is high... too high for a man of your . What's wrong?" asks Dr.

"l don't know. Well, you know, I just don't feel happy. Ihi depressed. Is that strange?"

No, not at all. Unfortunately, many people are likc that. Do you have any idea whatk causing your depression?" Wali hangs his head and stares at the floor. He is embarrassed. He starts to say some- thing, but stops.

"Hmm," says his doctor. •l think you know whack wrong. You can tell me. I wolù anyone nor even your

wife, Fionia. '

"My wife... Fionia. It's

funny that,you should mention her name, says Wali. "Actually, I think m marriage is the roblem. Di\you know we've een married for 1 5 atQ Fifteen long years," Wali si . "Our mar

is terrible. We fight and argue%ff

the time. Wc can never agree on anything. It's hard for me to live With her. I guess... I love my wife anymore."

"What about your two children? Do u love them?" asks Dr. Nex

"Yes, very much. And that's part Of the problem. I'm afraid to get a divoœe because of

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the children. I think Fionia and will have to sta married for the sake of the

Dr Netaka thinks about this for a minute and then asks Wali, "Why? Why do you think you have to stay with your wife because ofyour children?"

"Ev ^e ne knows that children suRr^o when their parents divorced. I dolù want my to suffer and be unhappy and confused And I don't want to lose them. If I divorce Fionia, she will probably keep the chi dren. would only be able to see them every now and then. I couldn't bear that. I would miss them too much."

• For the sake o' • suffer • bear

m PAGE 82 FOR AN INTERACTION "P. n many countries, the divorce rate is getting higher and h'gher. s there a way to lower t? Check the deas you like.

The government gives money as a reward to couples who have been marred for a long t'me.

Divorce is not a lowed, except n certain situations, such as terrible mental illness.

The government charges a high tax on divorces.

The government hires marriage counselors to give advice to people.

Couples live together for a few years before they dec'de to get married.

Couples live together but dont get married.

What are your ideas?

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FAM I eî/ami/y "a/tteJ  

Mi-Yeon remembers something important that happened when she was a little girl. Read' the story andfind out:

What happened? What did she learn?

I was in the kitchen helping my mother when I heard the crash. I knew at once What had hap-

pened. I turncd and started to run toward the room where the guests were; but my mother stopped mew

Wait," she said. "Let's return to our guests as if nothing has happened. Do not show how upset and angry you are."

"But Mother, how can you say that? You know what has happened. Our fami y vase has been broken. You heard the crash. This is terrible.

My mother smiled at me and replied, "Yes, I know. The vase that has been in our family for over 200 years is broken. But we mustn't ler our guests know how priceless it is.

With that, she picked up the tea, and we returned to Our guests. When we entered the room, I saw at Once that my worst fear was right—the priceless vase was In pieces on the floor. And standing next to the broken vase was the 4—yearold son of Mrs,

Mrs, Kim had a horrified look on her face

The boy was starting to cry. He looked very guilty.

somehow...," Mrs. Kim began to explain.

My mother quickly said, "Oh, that's all right. It was an old vase. It was not valuable."

^ABut the vase just fell offrhe shelf," MIS. Kim replied. "Oh, don't worry about it. Everything is just fine. Would you like some tea? And what about some Of these sweets?"

After our guests had gone, I asked my mother, "Why did you say that the vase was worthless?

You know that it was very valuable."

"Whar else could I say?" my

"Is there no other way?" I

"Believe me. know. There is no other way.

 What was the mother ù•ying to teach her daughter? Check the sentences you agree with.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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Here are some values we might learn from our families Which are the most important in your culture?

Always te I the truth.

Always protect other people's feelings.

Never speak badly about someone else.

Show respect, especia ly to 0 der people.

Never let anyone see your true feelings, especially if you are hurt or sad.

Always help others who need your help

What other values dd you learn in your famiy?

FAMILY

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Toshi is worried about his 78-year-old mother. Read conversation with his wife, Midori, and find out: What do they want to do for his mother?

Toshi: We have to face the facts.

Mother is too old to live alone. Midori: Yes, you're probably right, She is getting older, and since your father died, she seems very forgetful.

Toshi: Mother will need someone to take care Of her in the near Future.

Midori: perhaps we could hire a nurse. You know, someone who could come in during the day, clean the house, cook some meals, make sure she takes her pills.

Toshi: But nurses don't do all Of things. You're thinking of a nurse and a housekeeper, Who would pay for that? It will be very expensive!

Midori: Well, Toshi, what are you rh i nking?

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Toshi: Since I'm the only child, we have to take care Of her.

She can come to live with us.

Midori: Here? In this tin ^Yhouse? There are only two bedrooms. We carù move our two dau ters Out Oftheir small b

Toshi: What else can wc do? We can't afford to hire a nurse and a hotßekeeper. I'm her only child. Her husband, brother and stster are all dead. We have to take Ofher.

Midori: Maybe We could 100k for a bigger house.

Toshi: In Tokyo? You know thatk impossible. We tried looking last year and everythin¥ in this area ofTokyo IS too expensive.

Midori: Let's move away from the City. Someplace cheap.

Toshi: But then I would be far awa from my office It mi t take me two or three hours on the train. I hate to commute. NO, the only Solution is for Mother co live with us here.

GLOSSARY

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Many older parents live with their children. Can you think of reasons far and against this arrangement?

Older parents should live with their children because... Older parents should not live with their children because...

It's more fun with more members in         My small house WOUld be crowded. the family

Kimo ãñd Makana have two boys, ages 10 and 14. They are having a difficult time getting the boys to help around the house. Read their conversation andfind out: What are they planning to do?

Kimo: I'm so tired ofasking Kam and Tasama to do their casks. They never do anything. They say they forgot or they were too busy with homework.

Makana: I know what you mean. Yesterday, I was so mad at Kam because he didn't make his bed that I almost hit him.

Kimo: Not a good idea! We've already discussed hitting the children, and neither of us believes that it's a good Idea.

Makana: I know, bur whar else can we do?

Kimo: I asked my brother for his advice this morning. He suggested that we pay the children to work around the house.

Makana: What? Pay them for doing what they should do? Never!

Kimo: Well, that was what I thou ht. But my brother told me about a plan that has worked in        families.

Makana: How does it work? I'm willing to try almost anything.

Kimo: First we make a list of things that the boys have to do each day and during the week. You know, keep their room clean, make their beds, take out the trash, and so on. We put it on the refrigerator so everyone can See it.

Makana: OK, what next?

Kimo: Then we tell Kam and Tasama that theyll get a certain amount of money each week if they do all of their tasks. But if they do all of the tasks, then they'll get no money. Nothing at all.

Makana: Do you mean if the boys miss one task, they get no money?

Kimo: Right. Then they wouldtù have any money forgoing to the movies comics oranything.

Makana: Well, I don't know. That plan seems like a bribe to me. Kimot Think of it as a reward!

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• tasks • trash • miss • a bribe • a

Which opinions da yau agree with?

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my mother my father cleaning the house cleaning your room laundry washing dishes shopping for food taking out the trash

Friends and ammu?

Keiko andAkim have been friendsfor a long time. But something has happened, and they might not be any longer. Read the story andfind out: What has happened to hurt, and maybe even end, theirfriendship?

Akira and Keiko leave the university library after several hours of studying together, something they do often. Suddenly, Akira tries to kiss Keiko. Keiko is shocked.

"What are you doing, Akira?" Keiko asks, hardly able to speak "You're my best friend. been friends for five years. You're closer to me than my brother. And now you want co kiss me?"

Akira explains, "I want our friendship to be even closer."

"No, no, no! I dorù think of you in that way. You're my friend. Best friends don't act that way. "

Akira looks confused. "l dorft understand.

Don't you see me as a man?"

"Of course I do," replies Keiko. "You're a handsome man. But you're a special man...my best

friend. So we can't do this. Now do you understand?" "No, not at all. Here is how I see it. You're a woman and I'm a man. We like each other very much. We're very close. So letk do what is natural in any male-female relationship."

"Natural? I think our friendship is natural. I thou t I understood you. Maybe I Was wrong,"

Akira's face is red. "So you really don't like me at all. You just want someone to talk to." He turns and walks quickly away.

Keiko's anger turns to sadness. In her heart, she thinks Akira is wrong—men and women can be friends without being lovers. But now she's not sure. What if all men think like Akira?

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Can a man and a woman be close friends without being lovers? Check the opinions you agree with.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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•   What is your best friend like? use three adjectives.

For example, tall, kind, talkative.

She (He) isand

•   Why is that person your best friend?

For example, She helps me when I'm in trouble.

We have a great time talking together.

2.                                           

3.

•   Is your best friend a man or a woman?

What is this cat's problem?

My name is Tom

and I am a cat. I have a major problem whose name is Felina. Felina is my owner. You see, she understand how people should take care Of their pets. She has very stran ideas about the reïationship

between people and pets.

Felina treats me like a human child. She worries about me and tells me what to do all of the time. She doestù want me to go outside and play with the other cats. She makes me sit on her lap evyery night while she watches television. Boring. And the programs she watches! No taste at all!

There's more. Felina brushes and combs me twice a day. She takes me to the pet Beauty Clinic once a week for a bath and shampoo. Really. Cats can take care Of themselves. Doesn't she know chat We have tongues that we use to lick ourselves and keep clean? And the flea powder she puts on me—it smells awful and I think it might give me skin cancer.

Felina thinks she knows what kind offood I like. She doesn't even have a clue. She feeds me this gourmet food and she puts it in a silver dish.

Really! Who cares?

I want is some day-old fish that stinks. And a little water. That's all. Is that asking too much?

One time I man— to get out of house. Did I have a good time! I ran around with some Other cats in the neighborhood.

We ate garbagc and chased a d ^0g. I even killed a birdand ate it. Good fun. But when I returned home, Felina went crazy. She was so an . She took me ri t to the Pet Beauty Clinic for a bath and shampoo, even though I had just been there the day before.

Once I had a relauonshi but IQ\ina with sto a real^Sexy

Siamese down the street,        irhen

Felina got me fixed. Now I can't be a ther and have children, and I have lost all ofmy interest in female cats.

TO make matters even worse, she wants to have me buried next to her! I wolù be free ofher even when I am dead. W•'hat a life.

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•       • lap • flea powder• doesn't have a gourmet

•       • managed to • ch.d • got • bw•ied

What do you think about pets?

Check the opinions you agree with,

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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Work with a partner. Ask these questions.

•       Do you have a pet?

[Yes) What do vou have? What's its name? What is it like? (No) Are you interested in keeping a pet? What kind?

•       What's good about keeping pets? What are the problems?

ÊGOOd points                                                        Bad points

They comfort us.                                      They smell.

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•       Which pet is the easiest to keep? Which is the most difficult to keep?

a cat a dog a bird a hamster a goldfish a rabbit

Sachiko is a 22-year-old Japanese student who is spending her senioryear at an American university in LOS Angeles. She has met a special man najnedAmir. Read her diary andfind Out: What is she trying to decide?

Dear Diary,

Ton ight Amir asked me to marry him! I knew he would. I love him so much. It is hard to believe that we have known each other for only eight months.

But as much as I love him, I dorù know what to do. My parents would be an with me for marrying a man India. They want me to marry only a Japanese man. M mother has told me that Japanese marry only Japanese.

And that's not all. There are so many other problems. I mean, wheœ would we live? I think it would be very hard for me to live in India. Would I fit in to Indian society? I don't speak any Indian languages. I would have a difficult time finding a

•ob. And I don't want to be just a That's for sure.

I don't think Amir would fit in to Japanese society, either. He doesrù speak Japanese. He sounds so funny when he tries to say a single Japanese word! It would be impossible for him to find a job in Japan. Besides, he doesn't even like Japanese food!

Maybe we could stay in the United States. Both of us will finish Our studies in May.

I wonder ifwe could get work visas here. That might be difficult. But even ifwe could stay here, I don't know if I want to live away from Japan. I would miss my family and friends and everything.

And what about our children? Children ofmixed marriages might have a difficult time.

Would they be Japanese? Indian? What? It is all so confusing.

The more I write to you, dear diary, the more problems I see. I know that marriage is difficult. More and more marriages end in divorce. And I think that international marriages are even more difficult! Oh, I am SO confused.

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What should Sachiko do?

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What are some of the advantages of an international marriage?

2.

3.

What are some of the problems with an international marriage?

XVife-beating happens more often than most people know. NOL just here, but all over the

Abi L is a small woman with a gentle smile. She speaks quietly and politely. She seems like the nice woman who lives next door, not the kind of person who is in prison for murdering her husband. Abi tells her story years carefully, ot how she thc Æ1ally roblem kllleŽb ^gKeⁿ'r how after 20 pain husband.

Abi explains: "Before we were married,        LMoon was the nicest, most gentle man I had ever met. Maybe that is why I married him. He was so kind. The first two years were wonderful. But then something happened. He started working late, not coming home, and drinking a lot."

She continues, speaking softly, "At first, when he was angry, he just pushed me. Then later he kicked me or slapped my face a few times. After a while he started to beat me badly. Once he choked me so hard I thought I was going to die."

Abi looks down at her hands. They still have

world. In some societies, men believe it is their right to beat their wives. And though there are laws against attacking people, most men who hurt their wives are not punished.

The reason? Most women say nothing when beaten. Abi did not tell her relatives or friends. She did not even call the police. Abi explains: "The police do nothing. If a woman calls the police, her husband can just give them money, and they?Il leave. Then he'll beat his wife mote and more."

she must pay for her crime With her own life.

Abi's eyes are sad and tired. "l don't know what will happen now. All I know is that I killed my husband because I didn't know what else to do. "

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Which against of women? these ideas Which can Will help not? to Why stop or violence why not.bvmen

Will help won't help There should be strict laws to protect women.

Women need to learn how to defend themselves. They need to fight back when they are beaten.

Men who beat women should go to jail for a long time.

We need to stop violence all over the world, not just between husbands and wives.

How can we reduce violence in the world?

For example, stop showing violent scenes on W.

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appily Ever After

This is a story about two people, Jasmine and Samuel. It has three endings. Read andfind out: What happens to them? Which relationship do you like?

The Beginning: At a party one night in March, a friend of

JasminA introduces her to Samuel. Samuel and Jasmine fall in love and get married.

Relationship 1 : Jasmine and Samuel both have interesting and exciting jobs. Early in their relationship they decide not to have children. Instead, they spend all of their time On thcir work and careers. Over time, they are both very successful and very rich. They spend very little time together, finding happiness in their work. They enjoy having large and expensive parties in their big home. They live happily ever after.

Relationship 2: Samuel is an accountant in an office near their small house. He earns a good salary, but they will never be wealthy. But Samuel and Jasmine don't care.      are not interested in money. They dolù have but that doesn't matter. All they need is each other. When Samuel is finished with work, he goes strai home,     where Jasmine is waiting for him. asmine does'* work outside the home, She spends her time housekeeping and cooking and helping her husband. As time goes by, Jasmine and Samuel remain deeply in love. They live happily Oter after.

Relationship 3: Both Jasmine and Samuel Wanta lot of children, even though his b as an office clerk doesn't pay much money. So they ave six children. Jasmine and Samuel are wonderful parents. They s nd all the time they can with their children and with other. Samuel was offered a promotion to office man but he refused. He thought it would take too much time, anå#' wanted to be with his Wife and children as much as        •ble. They have           little money and very few things. But they   each other anïleir children. They live happily ever after.

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Which relationship do you like? Check the idea you agree with.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

ro PAGE 85 FOA AN INTERACTION TIP. What is important for your ideal marriage or relationship?

Check as many as you like, Then add some Of your own ideas.

love a good income being wealthy an interesting job Success in my job both partners having jobs a good family life being/having a fulltime nousewafe your own ideas:

2.                                                          

no children

one or two children three children or more a big house living in one place living in different places having a lot of friends having a lot of parties

3.

4.

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GROWING A PAR T 18

Okenoy is havingproblems with his best friend. Read the story andfind out: What is causing the problems?

Kwan is my best friend. I mean, have much homework, but I don't he and I have always been very see him studying at all. And he close. We're the same age, 21.  has missed the last five meetings We went to the same high school        of the English club.

and now attend the same univer- I'm worried, really worsity. We are both English majors ried. A friend of ours hinted last and want to be English teachers week that Kwan was in trouble, I after we graduate. When We uestioned him about it, but he thdn't want to tell me anything. I b*ed him to tell me, and finally he said that maybe Kwan is taking drugs.

I was shocked! I got angry and told my friend he was wrong and that he should stop telling lies about Kwan. But later I cooled down and thought about what he had told me. And the more I thought about it, the more I realized what he said could be true. I mean, Kwan has been acting very strange.

• graduate •                   highs and

I wish I knew what to do.

• Cut Off • behavior •

What would you do if you were Kwan's friend? Check the best answer.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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What can best friends do? Check your answers.

Lend each other money

Borrow money from each other

Lend each other books

Lend their cars to each other

Introduce boyfriends or girlfriends to each other

Invite each other to their homes

Tell each other secrets

Talk about sex

Share a drink from the same glass Ask for advice on a serious problem your ideas:

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Joe had an experience that brought him close to death. Read the story andfind out: What savedJoe's life?

you do?

Well, I turn around, Walk

ins—you know, shirts, pants, weird feeling ¥ets worse and sweaters, that sort of thing. worse. It wont go away. It's like in Toronto This and particular have to day, fly toI am I "Don't hear someone get on that saying plane. in my Don'tear, people. Dead.

Vancouver. No big deal. I am at get on that plane." look around"Everything is OK. Everybody is fine„The other passengers are

How do you explain the "inner voice" that Joe heard? Check the opinions you agree with.

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Some people believe they have a "sixth sense" to help them do things like:

•   know what's going to happen in the future

•   read other people's minds

•   see through things

•   move things without touching them

If there is such a thing as a sixth sense ("ESP"), would you want to have it?

Yes

I want the power to

Then I would

For example: I want to know what'S going to happen in the future. Then I would prevent big accidents and the world would be safe.

No,

I don't want any of those powers because Yumi needs advice about a problem involving herfather,

She has written to Dr. Aoki, afamous medical counselor.

Read the Story andfind out: What does Yumi want to tell herfather?

Dear Dr. Aoki,

My name is Yumi. I'm a 19•year-old co dent. Something terrible is happening an I dorù know what to do. Please help me.

M father is dying. According to his doctor, he has o three more months to live. He has stomach cancer, which has now spread to other parts ofhis body. Because the cancer has spread, it is too late for an operation. The doctor says there is nothing we can do.

I am heartbroken. Bur what is more ainful to me is that my father does not know about his disease. Elis doctor told him that he has an ulcer. My mother is trying to hide the Euct as well. They are both lying to him.

I th i nk th are wrong. I think m father has the t to know about disease. He should informed. But when told my mother that we should tell my father the truth, her eyes filled with tears. She said, "l don't think So, Yumi. Ifwe tell him that he is going to die soon, he will be so shocked, depressed and upset that it might even shorten his life. We should not take hope away from him."

I understand that. However, I still think my father should know what's ha ning to him. It's his body. It' his life. Of course he wo be shocked at first. But I'm sure he has things he would like to do before he dies, and he should be able co use whatever time he has left.

their minds, should tell my father? Or is my mother t afier all? please, please tell me What to I love my father very much and I want to do the right thing.

Sincerely,

Satc

                                                                                                       • hearü•oken                     • "ease•                      • shorten • persuade

If a patient is dying, should the doctor inform him or her? Check the ideas you agree with.

The Right to

Keoni Tabido has made a decision. Read the story and find out: Why does he want to end his life?

Keoni Tabido has ^Planned how hc will spend his final hours: He will have a party for his friends, with lots of food, drink and music. Later, he will spend time with his girlfriend. And then, at midnight, he will take a deadly mixture of drugs.

Mr. Tabido is nor crazy. He is a 33-year-old businessman. He is very successful, hxs a lot of money and enjoys life.

But Mr. Tabido has a terrible disease. This disease kills the nerve cells in his brain and spinal cord, slowly paralyzing him. Gradually, it will be difficult for him to swallow and breathe. There is no cure for this deadly disease.

So, after a great deal of thought, Mr. Tabldo has decided to kill himself. HC has told  family and friends about his plan. He has even bo ht a wooden coffin in whiti he will be buried.

"l don't want to become a vegetable, kept alive on a lifesupport machine," Mr.

says. "l can't imaginc anything

can think and act clearly. I want to go our doing what I love best —having a good time."

In Mr. Tabido's country, it is against the law to help peodie. If anyone, even a doctor, helps somebody to die, regardless of how sick or o d that person is, they could be put in prison for 20 years.

Mr. Tabido is tryin to make sure no one is punisfled for helping him die. "Two doctors have helped me," says Mr.

•rabido. But I will never tell any one their names. These doctors have given me the drugs and showed me how to inject myself. I will have only one chance, so I have to do it right the first time."

"l know that some people think

It IS wrong to kill yourself, and for others to help you. But they don't have a disease like mine. For me, there is no choice."

DO you think what Mr. Tabido and his doctors are doing is right? Check your op'nion.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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Suppose some scientists invent medicine to help people live forever. One day thev come to vou and say, "'f you take the medicine in this bottle, you will never get old and you will never die." Would you take it? Why or why not?

Yes, I would take it because:

No, I wouldn't take it because:

Toby is in the hospital recoveringfrom a bicycle accident.

Read her conversation with her husband andfind out: What does she remember about the accident?

from a bottle. Then he injected it straight into my heart. The next thing I knew I

         thing like that.                                                     Ellis: Oh, my gosh. Yes, they told me that. They

Ellis: What do you mean? You're fine. All ofthe said you were very near death. Well, it's OK tests show that you're OK. You broke your    now. Dorù worry, I won't tell anyone. leg, but otherwise no permanent damage.

Toby: Yes, I know. But something strange happened to me. If I tell you, will you promise not to tell anyone else?

Ellis: Ofcourse, honey. I'll keep it a secret.

Toby: OK, here goes: I remember being hit by the car. Then I was floating, weightless, about five meters above m body, down at my poor broken       . I didn't feel any pain.

Acxually, it was a very pleasant sensation.

Ellis: Wow! That is strange. WIIat happened then.

Toby: I could see a crowd looking at my body. A began to breathe into my mouth, trying to get me to breathe. I heard the wail of an ambulance as it arrived at the scene. Just then, the man who was breathing into m shoulders. mouth sto ^Ple ed, had stood given up, up. and I was sh          d.

Ellis: And you saw all ofthis, from above your body?

Toby. Yes, but I felt no emotion. That dead body on the road had no connection With me. I had left it behind and was free. I watched as one of the men from the ambulance o ened his bag and pulled out a needle and filfed it

DO you believe TobVs storÝ Check your opinion.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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What do you think happens when a person dies? Why do you think so?

When a person dies, that's it. There is nothing else, Life is over.

When a person dies, he or she will come back to life in a different form: as an insect, an animal or another person.

Should the Dead Help the Living?

Three doctorsfrom different countries discuss using the organs ofdeadpeople. Read the Story andfind out: Who is in favor ofthis? Who is opposed?

do. When you do that, you violate that person's body. When I die, I want my body to be ed with dignity and respect, and not cut open so that mv or ans can be put into other peoprc•.

Dr. Houte: As you two show, using organs from che dead to help the living is a difficult question. There are goodreasons both to do it and not to do it. In mv country, we believe that it is alf t to use organs from the d but only under two co tions. First, the dead person must have given permission in writing, befòre he or she dies. Second, the person has to be dead. Sometimes this is clear.

But many times it is not. We all have heard stories of near-death experiences—when we think someone is dead, but he or she comes back to life.

And what about the socalled "brain-dead"? There are many people who are kept alive by machines—machines that breathe for them. But their brains are dead. should we do with them? Turn off the machines and let them die so that we can use their healthy organs? I wonder ifthat isnt just the same as killing them. So we must be very careful before making any decisions.

                                                                                                      • organs lungg • give                  

Which opinions do you agree with? Check as many as you want.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

ro PAGE 87 FOR AN INTERACTION TIP. What would you do to help someone stay alive?

Wouldyou                                                                                              Yes,                  No,

I'd do it I wouldn't do it. g•ve blood?

give a kidney to a dying family member?

g ve your body to science after you die?

register as a bone marrow donor?

register as a donor at an eye bank?

al ow your doctor to transplant your organs after you die?

Why or why not?

Ali has taken Flight 144 many times.

It was always long and boring. But this time, something has happened, Read his story andfind out: What has happened on theflight?

I cheek my watch just after takeoff and see that the flight is about I O minutes behind schedale. That's nothing new, but the pilot always manages to land on time, in about five hours. So [ close my eyes to rest a bit before the meal

Suddenly, loud shouts from the front of the plane startle me out Of my nap. I hear more shouts, angry and threatening, and then a scream. I start to go forward to see wrong when a masked man waving a ¥un runs down the aisle, screamIng at ev•eryone to Stay seated.

A hijack! The plane has been taken over by terrorists!

The terrorists are telling everyone to stay calm. They say that nothing will happen to us if the pilot flies the plane to another country. They say that they do not want to kill innocent peop e.

After three long, terrible hours, the ^Plane lands in the -cnuntrywhere the terrorists want to go. But then nothing hap ens. We sit in rhe hot plane for kours, waiting to be released.

• Startle

The pilot announces that the terrorists have two demands. First, the government must free some prisoners. Second, they want another lane so they Can fly to a secret ocation. At first, I am happy, thin chat we will all be free shortlv. ut the pilot says the government will not do that. The terrorists have made a mistake and have landed in a country whose government refuses to talk to terrorists. Its president says it will never yield to criminals and terrorists.

Our chances do not 100k good. There is no way that we can overpower the terrorists. They are heavily armed and watch us carefully. It is impossible to escape from the plane.

So here we sit, hcxstages in a life-or-death situation. The terrorists dorù care about our lives. They are threatening to kill us, one by one. But the government says it will never calk to terrorists. don't seem to care about our •ves, either.

Wtll 1 get out ofthis situation alive?

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What do you think is the best thing to do? Check the views you agree With.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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In our society there are many kinds of threats. What should we do? For each case, decide what to do.

1 . You are the president of a large company. A man phones you and threatens you. He savs if you don't burn $100,000 he w'll bomb the company building. What wou d you do , pay him tell the police ignore him other:

2.  You are in an elevator with a b' man. He tells you to give him your money. He doesnt seem to have a gun or knife. What would you do?

                give him your money          try to get out of the elevator        ignore h • m        other:

3.  You are the prime minister of your country. One of your ministers was kidnapped by terrorists. They say the government must free 10 people from prison or they will kill the ministen What would you do?

free the prisoners    ta k to the terrorists ignore them        other:

Do you know any other situations like these?

What happened to this taxi driver when he tried to help?

us act. "I was afraid, ofcourse," said Mr. Yang. with 1 passengers and drove it wildly thro       But I knew I had to do it or a lot of people would

streets. But taxi driver Dal Chong Yang did not stop to think.

Driving his taxi as fast as possible, he caught up with the bus. He then drove in front of the bus for three kilometers, ho  his horn and warning people to get out of the way. he bus hit his taxi five times, as the crazy man cried to kill Mr. Yang.

Finally, the bus hit a tree and came to a stop with all of its passengers safe. The crazy man was arrested by police.

Mr. Yangk action helped save many lives, said. They believe that the crazy man wanted to run down as many people he could with the bus.

The taxi driver, Mr. Yang, is now a hero.

Everybody knows his name and praises his coura-

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be hurt, maybe killed. "

But some believe that what Mr. Yang did was wrong. "Ordinary people should not be trying to stop runaway buses and robberies," says the chief ofpolice. "They really do not know how to do that, and they can get themselves injured or killed."

In fact, Mr. Yang was injured and nearly killed when the bus hit his car. He spent four months in the hospital and two months at home. Now he is back driving his taxi. But he can drive for only four or five hours each day because of the pain from his injuries, noc like the 14 hours a day before his good deed.

G'OSSARY

• was                  •                • courageous act •                 good

Which opinions do you agree with? Check as many as you want,

Are you willing to help strangers? Read these Situations and check your answers.

Case 1 : You are walking down the street. A woman suddenly screams. "Help! A thief! Somebody get him!" and you see a man running away with the woman s purse. You decide to:

run after the thief and try to catch him call the police scream, "Help! A thief!" ignore the whole thing and keep walking other:

Case 2: You are dmving your car and see somebody on the roadside with a Car problem. You decide to:

stop and help, but only if it's a woman  stop and help, but only if it's a woman or an old man stop and help, no matter who it is drive by without helping phone the police other:

Interviewer. Congratulations, Professor Karlov, on your new book, A Woman's place. I just finished reading it, and you really have strong ideas.

Professor Karlov: Yes. But my ideas are based on facts. Societies all over the world are in trouble. Now, you have to think, why are societies in trouble?

Interviewer. According to your book, Professor Karlov, you think the difficulties in todays world are caused by a change in the natural order. Could you explain that for our audience?

Professor Karlov: With pleasure. By a change in the natural order I mean the In our society in the roles and responsibilities Of men women. As evervone knows, what women do in society—their roles and responsibilities—has changed a great deal in the past 50 years.

Interviewer: OK, I think everyonewould agree with that. But so what? Professor Karlov: Women in many societies no longer stay at home and take care of children. They have jobs outside the home. This means they no longer have the time to take care of their children. In today's world, children grow up with so many problems. They dmp Out ofschool, they take dr , they steal. Today's children are lazy and confused. They need e guidance, love and support that only mothers who are in the home can give. Women should return to raising and educating children. They are naturally suited to do so. Men should continue to have the main respomsibility for earning money for the family. We know from history that men are suited for leadership and women are suited for raising children.

A womank place is in the home, raising the children and keeping the home. A mank place is outside the home, working to support the family. I know this is an old-fashioned, or out-ofdate, belief. But it is the one that fits the natural order.

• raising • educating • suited • an out—of-date belief

What is your view Of women's and men's roles? Check the opinions you agree with.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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Here are some of Professor Karlovs ideas.

For each of them, state an opposite or different idea.

Thanks for the phone call yesterday; it was good to talk with you. You asked me if somethin was wro , and I said no. But you were right,

Arafat, an employee of'older brother—somethiing After talking to you yesterday, is bo?keringI decided me, tmubling to write me you greatly.a letter.

a large paper company, has Writing often helps me organizx my thoughts and see life more clearly.

I accidentally discovered that my company is dumping a chemmade a shocking discovery. iCal into a river near one of its factories in the countryside. At first, I

Read this letter to his brother andfind out:

Whar is happening at his company?

concerned about this. I knew that the owners of the company were fine men and would not do anything illegal.

But then I read a story in the newspaper about factories illegally dumping chemicals into rivers and how many of these chemicals are harmful. One chemical is very dangerous to humans because, over time, it can cause cancer. And this is the same chemical that my own company is dumping into that river!

I was puzzled at first. So I checked carefully and found out thatl was right. The company            been dumpin this deadly chemical for about 18 months, and the owners know a ut it!

Well, Mohammed, I am confused and upset, Of course, I could tell my boss. But then he might tell the owners and they would fire me, the troublemaker. Should I talk to officials of the governmcnt? The owners are ^Powerful men and might bribe the officials, and then I would lcxse my job. Perhaps I could talk to the journalist who wrote the story in the newspaper.

As you know,

too old to quit anlfind I Ian to a retire new job. in four Besides, more I years. like myI am

work. Well, I used to like my work. Now I am feeling very strange. It is getting difficult to continue my work as if nothing were wrong.

Please help me, older brother. I don't know what to do.

Yours,

Arafat

aker • officia's •

it iou were Arafat's alder brother, what would yau tell him? Check the responses you agree with.

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•   Do you think it's cowardly to send an unsigned or anonymous letter?

                  Yes               No               It depends

•   In the following situations, would you give your name or remain anonymous? Why?

1.  You have witnessed a car accident. Some people are seriously injured. You call the ambulance and the police.

                  Give your name                  Remain anonymous        Why:

2.  You have witnessed a robbery in a store where you are shopping. You call the police.

                  Give your name                  Remain anonymous        Why'

a. You are writing a request card to a radio music program. Your name might be announced all over your country.

                  Glve your name                  Remain anonymous        Why:

4. You donate a lot of money to charlty They want to list donors' names in the local newspaper.

                  Give your name                  Remain anonymous        Why:

Let me tell you about Wing.     [ wonder why sociecy the funniest person I know—Ve  understanding. Why carù people

when   blue. He woFks hard  sexual couple. nothing wrong with Wing or at his job, and all his co-workers            I can't even tell my firnily      with me. We are just like everythink he's great. He's interested in  about Wing. My parents don't         one else. We dorit have a• disease movies and tennis and poli       know that I'm gay. They think          that other people might catch. just like me. the pe  there is something wrong with            We are normal, ordinary people partner—only I can't tell   e.         homosexuals, that we're not   who would like to be treated Wing and I are a     normal." So my mother is      with respect.  

always asking me, "When are  Wing and I don't want you going to find a nice girl and   any special treatment. We don't six years. Thats a lot longer than   get married?" I wish I could tell       want to change the world. We some marriages last. We try to        her that I've already found the                       want to be together without

Kiding

•                     homasemia/ • gay •                vs • be

Should people like Wing and day be able to live openly as a homosexual couple? Check your opinion.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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•                     What are some reasons for society to accept gay couples? Homosexuals deserve to have partners and be happy.

• What are some reasons for society not to accept gay couples? Many people think homosexuality is wrong.

David always thought that he was an honest person. But something happened to him to make him wonder.

Read the story andfind out: What happened?

Suddenly it was raining money. Money was falling from the sky and beginning to cover the ground like green snow.

David thought he was dreaming. He saw $ 100 bills everyn,vheœ. All he had to do was reach out and take a handful.

He looked u and saw, on the bridge over his Plead, an

overturned truck. The truck had smashed into another truck. The accident was so bad that all of the money the truck was carry ing spilled into the road. The wind was ing hard, so the bills were float-

When he got home, David counted the money he had picked a—most $25,000. He had never seen so much money. And it was his! It belonged to him!

Or did it? David began to think about that. Did it really belong to him? If it wasJù his, then whose money was it? Well, thought David, it might belong to the bank. It was the bank's truck that crashed, and the money camc from that truck.

But the money was Just floating around. He had not robbed a bank or stolen the money from somebody. What he had done was different. And nobody knew him. Nobody could say that he had picked up the money. And then David thought of all of those other people were picking up the money, •ust like he had done.

But David was worried. He wondered if he should return the money.

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941 truck • gatherrn¶• b

Should David keep tha money or return it? Check your opinion.

Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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•            If you found cash on the street, would you take it to the police? Or does it depend on the amount?

 would take the cash to the police if it were  or more, but I would keep it if it were less than that.

 would take it to the police whatever amount it was.

•            What wou d you do in the following situations? Wou d you be honest? Or wou d you be "silent"?

      Your paycheck is suddenly $1 ,OOO more than usual.           

The clerk at a supermarket gives you change for a $100 bill, but it was actually a $50 bill

The waiter in a restaurant forgets to add $20 to your check for the bottle of wine you ordered.

Your friend gives yau $100 and says, "'Thank you for lending me the money the other day. But you dont remember lending any money. One morning you find $1 000 cash in an envelope in your mailbox. Nothing is written on tha envelope.

Have you ever wished that were dead?

have peace.

This mother did.

Read the story and find out:

Why did she want a man to die?

Am I a monster? Arn I thirsty for blood? Do I get excited when people are killed? NO, no, no! I am not a monster. I am a mother whose Is-year-old son was killed during a robbery.

Before Wang was killed, I had not thought much about

capital punishment. Maybe I thought it was wrong. After all,

kill ⁿ someone whŽkas killed

someone else really doesrfi help much. The other person is still dead, and killing the murderer just adds to the violenæ

Bur that all

pened five years ago. Wang was working at a had just finished high school and was goint to go to a goo university in a month. He

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"livo men entered the store. They told my son to take all the money from the cash registers and put it in a bag. He did this. Then they ordered Wang to  open the safe. Wang told them that he did not have the key.

One ofthe men had a gun and threatened to shoot Wang. My son pleaded with him and told him that only the owner had the key. The gunman then shot him five times in the face and heart. My son died instantly.

Both robbers were capcured. The one who shot my son was     to death in the electric chair. I asked to See him die. I wanted to be there. I needed to be there. My son's death had to be repaid.

So I watched when they

must die for what you did.

I think about punishment often now.

wrong. But ifyou kill, you should pay with your own life. It's the only way we can stop all the violence.

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Now exchange your ideas with a classmate.

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In which situations do you think it is OK to use the death penalty?

Criminal A kidnapped and killed a young child.

Criminal B set fire to a house, and the fire killed three people and injured many others.

Criminal C broke into a house, killed the two residents, and stole their money.

Criminal D went into a school yard and fired a machine gun, killing many schoolchildren.

Criminal E set a bomb to explode in an office building, killing many people. Criminal F raped and killed several women.

Criminal G had her husband killed so that she would receive a large sum of insurance money.

The death penalty should never be used in any situation,