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Unit 5 Part I Listening Task Listening Practice Script for the recording: John Coutis has only half a body. He has no legs, no bottom, but leads a normal life. He is married, drives a car and gets around on a modified skateboard. Born with a severe disability, the doctor claimed that he could not survive a second day, as his legs were not only deformed but his size was no bigger than a coke bottle. At 16, his legs had to be removed. At 19, due to the spread of cancer cells, doctors believed he had only one or two years to live. But John refused to die and started his struggle with the cancer. He not only won the tennis championship in the Australian Handicapped Sports Meet, but also obtained certificates in cricket and football. In June 2006 he married a beautiful girl, Rene, who brought him a son. He now has a happy family. He says he has two goals, to be the best husband and to be a good father. Now 38, John is an internationally famous inspirational speaker on overcoming handicaps. He has traveled throughout Australia and all over the world. He has climbed the Great Wall and spoken in 105 cities in China alone, inspiring people of all ages to achieve. He had been invited to such conferences as the World Masters of Business Seminars and received standing ovations for his inspirational speeches.?He plays an important role in Australian schools and youth leadership programs by being invited to speak on topics such as anti-bullying, overcoming challenges and treating people as you wish to be treated. His miraculous experiences tell us that nothing is impossible. After Listening 1. a normal life 2. the tennis championship; certificates 3. has visited; spoken 4. an internationally famous inspirational speaker Part II Reading Task Text A Comprehension Content Questions Possible answers: 1. Because the pole was set at 17 feet which was three inches higher than his personal best. 2. Because pole-vaulting combines the grace of a gymnast with the str