Fantastic People – Ms Yu Chui Yee, Alison

📝 Part A: Making predictions about the character

1. Look at the picture below. Have you heard of Ms Yu Chui Yee, Alison? Can you guess what is very special about her?

(Accept any reasonable answers.)

💬 What sports does Alison play?

💡 Suggested answer: She does fencing.

💬 What is her job?

💡 Suggested answer: She is a wheelchair fencer/an athlete.

💬 Why does she sit in a wheelchair?

💡 Suggested answer: Because her leg was hurt.

2. List three qualities a person needs in order to be an athleteathlete — a person who competes in sports:

(Accept any reasonable answers.)

💡 Suggested answers:

Be talented in doing sports;
Set clear goals;
Be humble to accept advice and instructions from the coach;
Follow a tight training schedule to strengthen his/her physical fitness;
Be brave, confident and determined to win in competitions.

✨ Great predictions! Now watch the video on the next page to check your answers.

🎥 Part B: Understanding the background and achievements of Ms Alison Yu

Watch the video and complete the charts about Ms Alison Yu in the next sections.

🌱 Ms Alison Yu – Childhood

Loved , e.g. playing badminton and swimming
Got when she was 11 years old

🏅 Ms Alison Yu – Achievements

Awarded the BauhiniaBauhinia — a type of tree with purple flowers; the floral emblem of Hong Kong Star
Received Hong Kong Sports Stars Award times
Won ParalympicParalympic — relating to the Paralympic Games, a sports event for athletes with physical disabilities medals

💪 Ms Alison Yu – Challenges

Got
Had to amputateamputate — to remove a body part, such as an arm or a leg, through an operation her
Learn to be friends with the

Ways to release stress

something good
Doing
Listening to

💬 Ms Alison Yu – Quotes

Fill in the blanks to complete each quote.

“It's okay to be okay. If you don't really experience the , you don't know what happiness is.”

“I would like to say ‘ ’ to the cancer because without that, I don't think I can be a ParalympianParalympian — an athlete who competes in the Paralympic Games, a sports event for athletes with physical disabilities.”

“You can always find a way to your obstaclesobstacles — things that make it difficult to do something or reach a goal.”

🤔 Part C: Self-reflection

1. What adjectives would you use to describe Alison? Why? (e.g. optimistic, positive, out-going, cheerful, etc.)

(Accept any reasonable answers.)

2. What have you learnt from Alison?

(Accept any reasonable answers.)

3. We face different challenges every day and may feel stressed sometimes. What can we do to release stress and help ourselves feel better? Match each challenge with a suitable way to release stress.

(Accept any reasonable answers.)

1. I am worried about a test or exam.
2. I felt angry after an argument with a friend.
3. I feel very tired after a busy day at school.
4. My parents have high expectations for me.

A. I can do some exercise or play sports.
B. I can talk to my parents.
C. I can set a timetable and do revision bit by bit.
D. I can listen to music to make me more relaxed.

💡 Suggested answers:

1 → C. I can set a timetable and do revision bit by bit.
2 → A. I can do some exercise or play sports.
3 → D. I can listen to music to make me more relaxed.
4 → B. I can talk to my parents.

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