Accessible Environments student's book | Section 4. The Locomotor Disabled

WRITTEN EXERCISES | The Locomotor Disabled

1 :: The modal verb may is used to express possibility. Look at the example and complete the sentences.

Example :: The ambulant disabled may have problems to stoop.

1. The deaf may ...

2. Elderly people may ...

3. The chairbound disabled may ...

4. The manipulatory disabled may ...

2 :: Now translate the sentences in Exercise 1 into your own language.

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3 :: Zero conditional. Look at the example and complete the sentences.

Example :: The manipulatory disabled have problems if there are heavy doors.

1. The blind may cross the street confidently if ...

2. The chairbound cannot reach the fire extinguisher if ...

3. The manipulatory disabled may have problems if ...

4. The disabled can have equal opportunities if ...

4 :: Translate the sentences in Exercise 3 and compare them with the other students in the class.

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5 :: Use a dictionary to complete the missing words:

6 :: Complete the following sentences using words from Exercise 5.

1. A corridor should be . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . enough for a wheelchair to make a 180-degree turn in a continuous movement.

2. The maximum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of controls should be 1.40m.

3. Car parks should have a minimum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of 3.30m.

4. Very . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ramps are not recommended. It is better to place level rest platforms at 20m intervals.