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Work with a partner to locate the states of New York and Alabama on the following map. The group who can identify first is the winner.

2. Alabama: in the South East of the USA.

1. New York: in the North East of the USA

VOCABULARYFound (v) build or establish something

Ex: The ancient Romans founded colonies throughout Europe.

Foundation (n)

Visually impaired (adj) be weak in the ability to see.

Reflect (v) think deeply about, consider

Ex: I need time to reflect on your offer.

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VOCABULARY

Commit (v): pledge sb/oneself

Ex: He has committed himself to support his brother’s children.

Commitment (n)

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Task 1: Fill in the blank

1. Name of school

2. Students’ disabilities

3. Year of foundation

4. Year the school name changed.

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Task 1: Fill in the blankListening

Task 1: Fill in the blank

The New York Institution for the Blind.

1. Name of school

2. Students’ disabilities

blind or visually impaired

3. Year of foundation

1824

4. Year the school name changed.

early in the twentieth century.

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Task 2: True/ False statements

1. The institute’s name is Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind.

2. It was founded in 1898.

3. It does not have regional centers.

4. Disabled children and adults aged 3-21 can adjust to a new way of life through special programs particularly developed for them.

T

T

F

F

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