INTRODUCTION. WHAT DO SOCIAL WORKERS DO? 1. READING. SOCIAL SERVICES INTERVENTION GROUPS. Jason has lost everything through alcohol: his house, his friends, most of his family, his job, his car and all the material things he once had. Nevertheless, most of all he has lost himself. He has no confidence or self-esteem and he feels isolated with alcohol, his only friend. Jason knows that he cannot go a day without drinking. He is hooked. - I kknow that I have depression and I sometimes feel I want to end everything, including myself,-Jason says- I am in a cloud of insanity and I know that alcohol is the culprit. His sister tries to meet him once a week and insists on taking him to a rehabilitation centre where they can help in the long process of recovery. During this process, patients learn who they are; they recover their confidence and learn not to feel useless. According to experts, alcoholics have a very significant blo...
DISABILITIES. Types of Disabilities In our society, people have a wide range of disabilities that can impact their everyday lives. One prevalent disability is blindness, where individuals are unable to see. These individuals rely on their other senses, such as touch and hearing, to navigate the world around them. Deafness is another disability that affects people’s ability to hear sounds, requiring them to communicate through sign language or lip reading. Mobility impairments restrict a person’s ability to move freely and often necessitate the use of mobility aids like wheelchairs. Additionally, intellectual disabilities can affect a person’s cognitive abilities, making it more challenging for them to learn and understand information. Useful Vocabulary Related to Disability Try and use the following vocabulary when answering the question. Click to look up the definition in the dictionary accessibility (noun) Overcome (verb) Challenging (adjective) Disa...
READING. Why Is Junk Food Cheaper? Junk food is often cheaper than fresh and healthy food for several economic reasons. First, it is usually produced on a large industrial scale. Big food companies use machines, standardized recipes, and mass production systems that reduce costs. When millions of identical products are made in factories, the cost per unit becomes very low. This is called “economies of scale.” Second, junk food often contains inexpensive ingredients. Many processed foods are made from corn, wheat, soy, sugar, and palm oil. In some countries, governments subsidize crops like corn and sugar, which makes them even cheaper. These ingredients are used to produce syrups, refined flours, and fats that form the base of many snacks and fast food meals. Another reason is shelf life. Junk food is designed to last a long time without going bad. It contains preservatives and additives that prevent spoilage. Fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and fish spoil quickly, which me...
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