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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leg lengthening surgery is an invasive and costly medical procedure that has become more popular in the recent years. A less advanced leg-lengthening device was first invented by an orthopedic surgeon in Russia in the 1950’s for injured soldier. Nowadays, this surgery is done mostly for aesthetic purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s read the article and know more about this surgical procedure and its growing popularity in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.fullspate.digitalcounterrevolution.co.uk\/archive\/chinalegs.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Define the expression, “to get a post<\/strong>“. “To get a post<\/strong> in the foreign ministry, for instance, male applicants need not bother applying unless they are at least 5ft 7in, while women must be at least 5ft 3in.<\/em>” Use it in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What is the meaning of the word “counterpart<\/strong>“?”Chinese diplomats are expected to be tall to match the height of their foreign counterparts<\/strong>.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does the expression “at ground level<\/strong>” mean? “But height discrimination is evident even at ground level<\/strong>: in some places, people under 5ft 3in are not even eligible to take a driving test.<\/em>” Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. What are your thoughts on this kind of procedure?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How does leg lengthening surgery work?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. According to the article, why is it popular in China?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Based on the article, which professions have a height requirement in China?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Is this surgery available in your country? Do you think it should be banned?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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