B1 – Intermediate
The job of a biohacker is to make small, intentional changes to people’s lifestyle, diet, or environment. It aims to improve and optimize the functions of the body and the mind.
Biohackers are able to hack a person’s biology with the help of science and technology and self-experimentation.
Can biohacking really help provide people better health and a longer life?
Listen to the audio and read the transcript about biohacking.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/what-biohackers-do-level-3
Vocabulary Questions:
- Define “biohacking”. “One family promotes biohacking online and says it began as a way to survive serious health problems.” Use the term in a sentence.
- What does “to survive” mean? “One family promotes biohacking online and says it began as a way to survive serious health problems.” Use the verb in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
- What does “to feel concerned” mean? “However, some experts feel concerned because many methods lack strong scientific proof.” Use the phrase in a sentence. Give a similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion about biohacking?
- Why do we need it?
- Talk about other things you know about biohacking.
- “One family promotes biohacking online and says it began as a way to survive serious health problems.” Do you agree with this family? Why or why not?
- Customers hope these biohacking services can give them better health and a longer life. Share your opinion about this.
- Are you interested to use biohacking services? Why or why not?