B1 – Intermediate
The year 2022 had yet been another memorable year for all. Each industry has had their breakthroughs and outstanding developments, including, the health and medical field. Loads of life-changing progress were achieved in the health sector in the said year.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about some advancements in the health sector for the year 2022.
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Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to keep one’s eye on (someone/something)” mean? “A driving simulator teaches teens with ADHD to keep their eyes on the road.” Use it in your own sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “glance” mean? “At the start, they averaged 22 long glances away from the road per 15-minute drive. Months later, the number dropped to about 15 long glances in the trained group.” Use it in your own sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “immersive” mean? “An immersive 3D console controls the robot’s four arms in real time for complex procedures such as colorectal and gynaecological surgeries.” Use it in your own sentence. Give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think of these new medical technologies?
- Which one do you think is the most helpful and why?
- What other medical technologies do you know have been invented this year? Describe them and their uses.
- How might healthcare change over the next 10 to 20 years?
- What health device have you started using? Talk about how it helps you in your day-to-day life.
2 replies on “Health News”
1. What do you think of these new technologies?
I think these technologies are impressive and very useful. They can improve patient care, help doctors perform procedures more accurately, and make healthcare safer and more efficient.
2. Which one do you think is the most helpful and why?
I think the robotic surgery technology is the most helpful because it can assist surgeons in performing complex operations with greater precision, which may lead to better outcomes for patients.
3. What other medical technologies do you know were invented in 2022? Describe them and their uses.
One example is the development of advanced artificial intelligence tools that help doctors analyze medical images. These tools can detect diseases earlier and support faster and more accurate diagnoses.
4. What health device have you started using? Talk about how it helps you in your day-to-day life.
I have started using a smartwatch. It helps me monitor my daily activity, heart rate, and sleep patterns. It encourages me to be more active and maintain healthy habits.
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