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

We have been experiencing the highest temperatures ever recorded. This causes employers to try using\u00a0wearable technologies such as\u00a0sensors\u00a0and\u00a0armbands to ensure that their employees\u2019 wellbeing is in check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These devices can be used to collect body temperatures so the employers can warn the workers if are getting too hot and let them go on a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about wearable devices that can measure worker\u2019s body temperatures to prevent heat-related health issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/learningenglish.voanews.com\/a\/employers-use-wearable-devices-to-measure-workers-temperature-\/7758808.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201craise concerns\u201d<\/strong> mean? \u201cHe said the idea that companies could keep years of medical information on employees <\/em>raises<\/em><\/strong> privacy <\/em>concerns<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d<\/em> Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cwithhold<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cHe said the information could be used to <\/em>withhold<\/em><\/strong> health plans or dismiss workers.\u201d<\/em> Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201churt<\/strong>\u201d mean in this context, \u201cSchwartz said, \u2018The device could <\/em>hurt<\/em><\/strong>\u2026because you could raise your hand and say, \u2018I need a break,\u2019 and the boss could say, \u2018No, your heart rate is not\u00a0elevated, go back to work.\u2019<\/em>\u201d Use this term in a sentence in the same context. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using wearable devices to track workers\u2019 temperatures\/heat stress?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Considering its advantages and disadvantages, what do you think about using wearable technologies in the workplace to detect heat stress among workers?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Share your thoughts on this, \u201cSome groups worry that employers will use the technology to punish people for taking needed breaks.<\/em>\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. What is your opinion on this, \u201cCompanies could keep years of medical information on employees raises privacy concerns. He said the information could be used to withhold health plans or dismiss workers.<\/em>\u201d?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. In your country, how do companies protect workers from heat stress?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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