B1 – Intermediate
Pharmaceutical companies are working as quickly as they can to release a pill version of Ozempic, the widely-used weight loss drug. It is believed that the drug now being dubbed as Ozempic 2.0 will be changing the game not only for those with diabetes, but also those who want to lose some weight.
Read the article about Ozempic 2.0.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2512/251201-ozempic-weight-loss-pill-5.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “game-changing” mean in this sentence, “A new generation of game-changing weight-loss drugs could be launched next year.” Use the word in a sentence and give a synonym.
- What does “to move with urgency toward something” mean? “We are moving with urgency toward global regulatory submissions to potentially meet the needs of patients.” Use the phrase in a sentence and give a similar expression.
- What does “redefine” mean? “If approved, we are ready to offer a convenient, once-daily pill that can be scaled globally, removing barriers and redefining how obesity is treated around the world.” Give a synonym and use the word “redefine” in a sentence. Also, give another meaning of “redefine”.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think about Ozempic 2.0? What are its pros and cons?
- What is your opinion on this, “When approved, Ozempic 2.0 will offer a convenient, once-daily pill that can be scaled globally, removing barriers and redefining how obesity is treated around the world.”?
- Share your opinion about pharmaceutical companies working as fast as they can to produce the pill version of Ozempic.
- In general, what do you think about weight loss pills?
- What are other ways people can lose weight?