Reading. Task 1. Read the texts and mark the statements as T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say).

Selfless or Selfish?
What is a hero? A soldier? An Olympic medalist? What about someone ordinary like a former cleaner, a hard-working mother or a social worker? This is “Share the Care: You Are Not Alone Week” and we have been receiving fantastic stories all about selfless individuals. Enjoy reading our top three picks!

Lim – Singapore
Lim Chwee Guan of Singapore was born completely blind in one eye and partially blind in the other. This has not kept Lim from doing all it takes to look after his 90-year-old mother. He gave up his cleaning post and has been her full-time career since 2006. He is a shining example of the dedication needed to take care of the elderly. Lim has received the “Merit Model Caregiving Family Award” and it is the first time ever that a family member has been honored in such a way.

Jennifer – Atlanta, USA
Jennifer Robbins, currently living in the USA, saved Bob Wright’s life by giving him CPR after he collapsed while he was jogging. When the ambulance arrived, Robbins could have left but chose not to. She followed the ambulance to the hospital. Bob Wright had no identification with him, so they had no idea who he was. Jennifer decided to find his family. She returned to the place where she had found him and began knocking on doors. It seems like an impossible task, but she didn’t give up. She managed to find his house just 27 meters away from where he collapsed! Phyllis, Bob’s wife was grateful that Jennifer had gone to so much effort on behalf of a complete stranger.

Tracy Mander – East Sussex, Great Britain
Tracy Mander from East Sussex is an example of a selfless staff member who has gone beyond the call of duty. She is a social worker and was awarded for her outstanding dedication to her job. She has set her heart on helping children and teenagers with special needs or learning and behavioural challenges to meet their full potential. She wants to give them the best possible start in life. Tracy’s manager praised her for her “genuine care” and “can-do” attitude.

1. Lim’s 90-year old mother takes care of him.
2. Jennifer was out running when she saw Bob.
3. Bob and Jennifer did not know each other.
4. Tracy has always worked with young people.
5. Tracy works with children with different disabilities.
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Task 2. Read the text and identify the person/ people who
1. gave first aid
2. worked with disabled kids
3. are selfless
4. looked after old-aged people
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