B1 – Intermediate
Most people wish to be slimmer. Some take slimming pills to help them lose weight.
But it had been a disaster for some people in the UK. 33 people died after taking a dangerous pill that they thought could help them make their weight go down.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about dangerous slimming pills.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/a-dangerous-pill-level-2/
Vocabulary Questions:
- What is a “supplement”? “DNP isn’t a medication or a nutritional supplement.” Use this word in your own sentence.
- Give 2 synonyms of “consume”. “At least 33 people died in the UK after they consumed a pill to lose weight called DNP.” Use them in sentences.
- What does “battle” mean, “People died after taking DNP; their families won a long battle with authorities to change the chemical’s classification.”? Use this word in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your reaction to this news?
- What are your thoughts on slimming pills?
- What are the pros and cons of taking slimming pills?
- Do you think there are more negatives than positives about such pills? Share your opinion.
- What are some healthy ways to lose weight?