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Oral work: please consult the dictionary for the meaning of the following expressions. You shall be questioned in class about how they should be explained in your own words. paternalism A policy or practice of treating or governing people in a fatherly manner, especially by providing for their needs without giving them rights or responsibilities. a catch-22 situation A difficult situation (dilemma) from which there is no escape because you need to do one thing before doing a second, and you cannot do the second without doing the first. stereotype A fixed general image or set of characteristics that a lot of people believe represent a particular type of person or thing. interview a formal meeting at which sb is asked questions to see if they are suitable for a particular job, or a course of study at a college, university, etc. allergy An allergy is an illness that you have when you eat, smell, or touch a substance which does not normally make people ill; it is a condition of being unusually sensitive to something eaten, breathed in, or touched, in a way that causes pain or suffering. fire hazard something that is likely to cause fire if not controlled. rallying point A rallying is a place, event, or person that people are attracted to as a symbol of a political group or ideal. professional Professional people have jobs that require special training and that have a fairly high status. schizophrenia It is a serious mental illness. The patient is unable to relate their thoughts and feelings to what is happening around them and often withdraw from reality and personal relationships. credentials anything that proves your abilities, qualities, or suitability. cerebral palsy A medical condition caused by brain damage at or before birth and marked by muscular impairment. Often accompanied by poor coordination, it sometimes involves speech and learning difficulties. paraplegia paralysis in the lower part of the body, usually caused by damage to the spinal cord. veteran a pers