F2F Class Notes (Cynthia)

Jimmy works for a big construction company. He helps to build roads and parking lots.

One day, Jimmy falls off his tractor and gets hurt. He breaks his leg.
After a few weeks, Jimmy’s leg heals, but it still does not work the way he needs it to. He is still very weak.

Because of this, Jimmy cannot return to work. This makes it difficult for him to make money and to provide for his family. Without his work, he cannot pay rent or buy food.

Thanks to social security, Jimmy can do something about his situation. His social security provides Jimmy with a therapist. Jimmy visits this therapist five days each week. The therapist teaches Jimmy how to do his job with his leg. They do special exercises that help Jimmy’s leg.

Jimmy is so grateful for this opportunity. He works hard to rebuild his skills and his muscles. Within a few months, he is back to work and is able to provide for his family again.

Pronunciation

Heal –  /hiːl/

Weak –  /wiːk/

Provide – /prəˈvaɪd/

Therapist – /ˈθer.ə.pɪst/

Exercises – /ˈek.sɚ.saɪz/

Muscles –  /ˈmʌs.^əl/

Vocabulary

Weak – Not physically strong.
E.g – If you don’t eat for few day, you will eventually be weak.

Therapist – Someone whose job is to treat mental or physical illness.
E.g – I am seeing my therapist this Friday.

Construction – The work of building a certain place. (Especially building, roads of bridges)
E.g – My brother owns a construction company.

Heals – To become well again, especially after a surgery
E.g – The plaster cast helps to heal the wound.

Tasteless – Something with no taste.
E.g – The soup I made yesterday was tasteless.