B1 – Intermediate
The year 2022 had yet been another memorable year for all. Each industry has had their breakthroughs and outstanding developments, including, the health and medical field. Loads of life-changing progress were achieved in the health sector in the said year.
Listen to this audio and read the transcript about some advancements in the health sector for the year 2022.
https://www.newsinlevels.com/products/2022-health-news-level-3/
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “to keep one’s eye on (someone/something)” mean? “A driving simulator teaches teens with ADHD to keep their eyes on the road.” Use it in your own sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “glance” mean? “At the start, they averaged 22 long glances away from the road per 15-minute drive. Months later, the number dropped to about 15 long glances in the trained group.” Use it in your own sentence. Give a synonym.
- What does “immersive” mean? “An immersive 3D console controls the robot’s four arms in real time for complex procedures such as colorectal and gynaecological surgeries.” Use it in your own sentence. Give a synonym.
Discussion Questions:
- What do you think of these new technologies?
- Which one do you think is the most helpful and why?
- What other medical technologies do you know were invented in 2022? Describe them and their uses.
- What health device have you started using? Talk about how it helps you in your day-to-day life.