MEDIATION
Read the following text and
summarize using your own words.
Why
tough times can create better neighbours
The coronavirus has changed everyday life. For many people, it limits
the contact they have with others. Still, they have found ways to reach out.
In a neighbourhood in Boston, Massachusetts, people came from their
apartments for a flash mob on March 14. The neighbours waved to each other and joined in singing the Beatles song
"Let it Be." In Italy, people on lockdown lean out of windows and
balconies to sing. On March 14, people in Spain began clapping together to
cheer health care workers.
As the practice of "social
distancing" grows, people are finding ways to meet even though they
can't meet face-to-face. They're using video calling and social network
connections. However, people aren't just
staying in touch with friends and family. The global problem is causing
people to reach out to their communities. In the middle of the outbreak, there
is kindness among strangers.
"In times of great stress, helping others is a powerful way to
maintain control in a moment where many of us feel helpless," said Jamil
Zaki. He wrote the book, "The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World." "Kindness toward
others actually can be a great source of healing."
Adapted from Newsela.com
SUMMARY
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DEFINITION OF WORDS
To reach out:
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Waved to each other:
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Social distancing:
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Staying in
touch:________________________________
Kindness:
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