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Self-Introductions

Vocabulary

•  a vault [n] – an underground survival shelter to protect people from nuclear holocaust 
•  well-being [n] – comfort, health, or happiness
•  a pipefitter [n] – a person who repairs pipes that carry water, gas, etc. 
•  relish [v] – enjoy
•  ethics [n] – moral principles
•  gymnastics [n] – sports including uneven bars, balance beam, floor, vaulting, rings, pommel horse, etc. 
•  fencing [n] – the sport of fighting with swords 
•  Phys. Ed. [n] – Physical education (also known as PE or gym class)
•  dabble in [v] – do an activity in a limited or casual way
•  riflery [n] – using a rifle (gun) 
•  get (s/o) on board [exp] – persuade or convince (someone)
•  come around [phv] – yield to pressure, admit that something is true
•  reproductive organs [n] – parts of the body that are used to make babies
•  intact [adj] – not damaged, working properly
•  hygiene [n] – being clean in order to maintain health and preventing disease
•  suitable [adj] – proper, acceptable
•  sound (mind and body) [adj] – healthy (mind and body)
•  hereby [adv] – by this (with this statement or document)
•  triennial [adj] – happening one time every three years

[n] – noun,  [v] – verb,  [phv] – phrasal verb,  [adj] – adjective,  [exp] – expression

 Background

• The year is 2296.
• A nuclear war destroyed modern civilization more than 200 years ago.
• Lucy has lived her whole life in an underground shelter (Vault 33), isolated and protected from the outside world.
• She is applying to move to another vault so that she can get married and have children.

1. Lucy’s father is highly skilled in ______.
    riflery
    fencing
    repairs
    science
   
2. Lucy ______ to enjoy science.
    seems
    doesn’t seem
   
3. Lucy teaches ______.
    gymnastics
    Phys. Ed.
    fencing
    history
   
4. Lucy _____ highly skilled in riflery.
    is
    isn’t
   
5. Lucy likes to watch movies with her ______.
    father
    mother
    brother
    husband
   
6. Lucy participates in the family book club with her ______.
    father
    brother
    father and brother
   
7. Lucy ______ able to have children.
    is
    isn’t
   
8. Lucy wants to get married to someone in ______.
    her vault
    another vault
   
9. The vaults do exchanges once ______.
    a month
    a year
    every two years
    every three years
   
10. Lucy ______ the interview.
     passes
     fails

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Discussion

1. Lucy mentions that her reproductive organs are intact, and her hygiene is well-maintained. What does she mean? Why is she saying this?
2. She also says, “I have been unable to find a suitable marriage partner. At least, one I’m not related to.” What does this indicate about the vault that she lives in.
3. What are Lucy’s skills and interests?
4. Lucy is a character from a TV series based on a video game. Which of these skills do you think would be most useful in the game?
5. Below is a character sheet from the game Fallout. What do the abbreviations on the left side mean? Which one do you think is highest for Lucy? What skills do you think Lucy is best at? What personality traits does she have?
   
   
6. Below is a blank character sheet. What score (1-10) would you give yourself for the attributes on the left side? Which three skills would you be best at? Which three would you be worst at?
   
   

Vocabulary Review

Directions: The six attributes on the character sheet are Strength, Dexterity (agility), Constitution (health), Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charisma (charm). Which of these attributes do you think is required for the skills described below?

1. You are good at juggling.
    Strength
    Dexterity
    Constitution
   
2. You know all of the dangers of smoking.
    Intelligence
    Wisdom
    Charisma
   
3. You choose not to smoke.
    Intelligence
    Wisdom
    Charisma
   
4. Your friends always ask you to help them move furniture.
    Strength
    Dexterity
    Constitution
   
5. You are good at persuading people to lend you money.
    Intelligence
    Wisdom
    Charisma
   
6. You were able to learn to ride a skateboard quite quickly.
    Strength
    Dexterity
    Constitution
   
7. You tend to recover from a cold faster than other people.
    Strength
    Dexterity
    Constitution
   
8. People always listen when you start speaking.
    Intelligence
    Wisdom
    Charisma

Script

My name is Lucy MacLean, and I’m an active contributor to the well-being of my community.

Repair Skills.

I enjoy participating in the Young Pipefitter’s Association, which keeps me active.

Science Skills.

Obviously, mine are nothing compared to my dad’s, but I always relish a challenge.

Speech Skills.

My primary passion is teaching American history, with a focus on ethics.

I also participate in gymnastics club, Fencing Team C, intermediate Phys. Ed., and I dabble in riflery, though I’m not very good.

In my personal time, I enjoy taking walks and watching movies with my dad, gardening, also with my dad, and participating in my family book club.

We’re still trying to get my brother on board. He’ll come around when he’s ready.

My reproductive organs are intact, my hygiene well-maintained.

And yet, I have been unable to find a suitable marriage partner. At least, one I’m not related to, and we have rules about that for a reason.

So, it is with sound mind and body that I hereby submit my application to the council to participate in the Triennial Trade with Vault 32.