B1 – Intermediate
An innovative and user-friendly device designed to help detect breast cancer early. It provides a simple way for individuals to monitor their breast health and identify any concerning changes.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about Dotplot, the app that checks women’s breasts for cancer.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/app-finds-breast-cancer-level-2/
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “sound wave” mean? “Dotplot reads the breasts with sound waves, and an app sends a report about the scan.” Use this phrase in a sentence.
- What does “scan” mean? “The app also compares the scan with previous scans, which helps see if something changed in the breasts.” Use it in a sentence.
- What does “account for” mean? “It now accounts for nearly 12% of new cases worldwide.” Use it in a sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion on Dotplot?
- How can Dotplot device be helpful in detecting breast cancer? Explain.
- Do you think devices like Dotplot could make it easier for women to detect breast cancer early? Why or why not?
- What are the challenges that can be associated with using a device like Dotplot? How can those issues be solved?