Answer — Exercise 7
6.2 - In other words·Speakout Advanced Plus - Students' Book
Question
You're going to write a short article (250 words) that answers the three questions you just discussed. The information you need for the article is in the two texts on this page and in the re corded interview. Follow these instructions.
Answer
These are sample notes including all possible points related to the first question, motivation to become a sign interpreter:
- you learn about specialty areas
- it's satisfying on a human level
- it's varied it's well-paid
- you travel a lot (for people who see this as a positive)
- because of growing up with a deaf parent / relative
- the desire to ensure equal opportunities for the hearing impaired
- the satisfaction of helping people with their specific needs (understanding a doctor's instructions, getting a job)