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

Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Chinese. The plant contains compounds known as cannabinoids, which have been found to have various therapeutic effects on the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite its potential benefits, cannabis remains a controversial topic due to its legal status in many countries. However, as more research is conducted and laws are reformed, it is becoming increasingly accepted as a legitimate form of medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See why some Spaniards are unhappy with the law regarding the legalization of cannabis for medical purposes by reading the article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.theolivepress.es\/spain-news\/2024\/02\/14\/cannabis-is-set-to-be-made-legal<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does the phrase \u201con track to something<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cSpain is on track to<\/strong> legalise cannabis for medicinal purposes, it emerged today.<\/em>\u201d Construct your own sentence using this phrase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cscientific evidence<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cThe ministry said its law, hoped to be passed within the next year, is a \u201crigorous measure based on the best scientific evidence<\/strong> available.<\/em>\u201d Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Define \u201cbone of contention\u201d<\/strong>. \u201cAnother bone of contention<\/strong> is that the products will only be available at hospital pharmacies, and not those found on almost every corner of Spain \u2013 making them that much more inaccessible.<\/em>\u201d Construct your own sentence using this phrase.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. Why does the legalization of cannabis for medicinal purposes still cause controversy?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. “The regulation does not include marijuana buds and self-cultivation, two of the main demands of suffering patients.\u201d<\/em> What are your thoughts on this subject?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Share your own opinion on this, “The products will only be available at hospital pharmacies, and not those found on almost every corner of Spain \u2013 making them that much more inaccessible.<\/em>“<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you support making marijuana legal for certain uses? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What is the difference between decriminalization, legalization of medical cannabis?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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