Listening / Speaking

4. | PW. Listen and act the dialogue out. Give the main idea. Pay attention to tag questions.

Rufat: Hi, Fidan, How are you?
Fidan: Hi, Rufat, I’m doing well, thanks. I’ve heard you visited the home for elderly people.
Rufat: Yes, we went there with a group of students and our teachers last weekend. They were so happy to meet us.
Fidan: That’s great! If I had known, I’d have joined you for sure. I’ve been to some Children Homes, but I’ve never visited the Home for Elderly People. Could you tell me more about its function, please?
Rufat: Sure, why not! Homes for Elderly People are Residential Care Homes trusted by millions. They are for the lonely and those who have illnesses and need nurse care. Care Homes are everywhere all over the world.
Fidan: You are right. We do have it in Bilgah, Baku. They provide lodging, meal services and assistance with daily living activities, home style living environment, and health management supported by our government.
Rufat: That’s great. As in other countries we have all the necessary living conditions, don’t we?
Fidan: Yes, we do. I agree with what you’re saying. We should value our traditions and take care of the old, shouldn’t we? If we don’t do it, so who will take care of us when we’re old!

5. | GW. Make up a presentation looking through “Do You Know...?” box and say how you take care of the elderly people.

DO YOU KNOW... ?

Elderly care or simply eldercare is the fulfillment of the special needs and requirements of the senior citizens. Traditionally, the Azerbaijanis respect and look after the elderly and the retired, but sometimes they are lonely and supposed to get help from neighbours or close relatives. If they have no relatives to help or take care of them, with the financial support of our government, there are shelters for homeless elderly people. Following Leyla Aliyeva’s example, we have to take care of our elderly - grandfathers and grandmothers. They should always be surrounded by the warmth and love of their families. Let’s respect, love and take a good care of our elderly!