B2 – Upper Intermediate
If you think about the pharmaceutical industry, what comes to your mind? Here are some important dates in the history of pharmaceuticals and interesting facts about the past
Read the article about the pharmaceutical industry today and the phases it consists of and discover which countries and companies are dominating the pharmaceutical market.
https://www.tapemark.com/blog/pharmaceutical-industry-facts
Vocabulary Questions:
- What is the meaning of the word “resurgence”? “This giant industry is a huge player in the world economy, and it is estimated to be worth over a trillion dollars in 2021 — not to mention the recent resurgence of international drug development due to the COVID-19 pandemic.” Use it in a sentence.
- What is the “subsequent”? “Since its accidental discovery in 1928, and subsequent use as an antibiotic starting in 1942, penicillin has become the most successful drug in the world.” Use it in a sentence.
- What is “adaptable”? “Because of the adaptable nature of bacterial and viral infections and diseases, drug development remains an ongoing challenge.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think the main pharmaceutical discoveries are the result of long hard work or just accidents?
- Which fact do you find the most surprising?
- What other interesting facts about the industry do you know?
- What is the most famous pharmaceutical company in your country?