Chapter: 07. Accepting Differences
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)
Choose the best answer for each question.
What does it mean when we say “everyone is unique”?
a) Everyone looks exactly the same.
b) Everyone has different abilities and characteristics.
c) Everyone likes the same things.
d) Everyone can do everything perfectly. Which of these is a characteristic that we usually cannot change about ourselves?
a) Our favorite color
b) Our shoe size
c) Our favorite food
d) Our favorite sport What is a “guide dog” sometimes used for?
a) To help people who are deaf.
b) To help people who cannot move freely.
c) To help people who are blind.
d) To help people who have difficulty speaking. What should you do if you see someone being bullied?
a) Join in the bullying.
b) Ignore it and walk away.
c) Stop it or tell your teacher.
d) Laugh along with the bully. Which famous composer was deaf?
a) Stephen Hawking
b) Louis Braille
c) Sudha Chandran
d) Beethoven Section B: Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)
Complete the sentences with the correct word(s).
The community is made up of different kinds of people who have their own _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . As we get older, our bodies get _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Children who don’t have families to care for them live in homes called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . All nations are working towards removing _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ barriers for differently abled people in buildings. Every individual is unique, but we all want respect and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . Section C: True/False Questions (5 Marks)
Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ for each statement.
All people have the exact same talents and skills. People who cannot move freely on their own need special care. You should never offer to help an old person, even if they need it. Louis Braille invented a system of writing for people who are blind. Sharing and caring spreads happiness. Section D: Short Answer Questions (5 Marks)
Answer each question in one or two sentences.
What is one common challenge some differently-abled people might face regarding communication? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Name two things you can do to show care towards old people. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What kind of opportunity might a shy student need to shine? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Why are ramps important in buildings for differently-abled individuals? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What was Stephen Hawking famous for? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Section E: Long Answer Questions (10 Marks)
Answer each question in 3-4 sentences.
Describe why it is important to accept differences among people, and how this makes a community stronger. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Imagine your school wants to be more inclusive. Explain two specific changes the school could make to help students with special needs move around or participate more easily. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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