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One inspiring example of a disabled person overcoming difficulties due to high expectations from others is the story of Jessica Long, a Paralympic swimmer. Born in Siberia without bones in her lower legs, Jessica was ⓐ adapted by an American family when she was 13 months old. Her adoptive parents believed that she could achieve anything she set her mind to, and they encouraged her to ⓑ pursue swimming. Despite facing many physical and emotional challenges, Jessica ⓒ preserved and became one of the most decorated Paralympic swimmers in history, winning 23 medals including 13 golds. Her parents’ belief in her abilities and their high expectations of her helped her to ⓓ push herself beyond what she thought was possible. Jessica’s story is a powerful example of the Pygmalion effect, where a person’s success is influenced by the expectations of those around them. By supporting her ⓔ ambitions financially, Jessica’s family helped her to overcome her disabilities and achieve her dreams. Read the following passage and find the two wrong words among the underlined ⓐ - ⓔ and correct them according to the context. E Write a message of support or encouragement appropriate to the following concerns. F 1 . 2 . I’m really nervous about the upcoming contest. What if I don’t do well? I’m not sure if I should join the debate club. I’m afraid I won’t be good enough. Thanks for believing in me. I’ll go for it! Thanks for the encouragement. Check Your Progress I can ... · read a text and grasp the subject matter or get the main point. · critically evaluate opinions and arguments expressed in various media. · use appropriate strategies and background knowledge to communicate effectively. · listen to and discuss the opinions of others and adjust my opinions. · understand the words, expressions, communicative functions, and grammar points I learned in this lesson and use them in real life. Excellent Incomplete Good 34 Lesson 1