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B1 \u2014 Intermediate<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bowel cancer, or colorectal cancer cases among younger adults have increased all over the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the bright side, even though bowel cancer cases are higher, it still remains uncommon among young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about colon cancer among young adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/young-people-and-cancer-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201cearly detection<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201dFactors like improved <\/em>early detection<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and genetic changes might also play a role.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cto play a role<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201dFactors like improved early\u00a0detection\u00a0and genetic changes might also <\/em>play a role<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use the expression in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cto<\/strong> prompt<\/strong>\u201d mean here: \u201dSymptoms like changes in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, or fatigue <\/em>should prompt<\/em><\/strong> a doctor\u2019s visit.<\/em>\u201d? Use the verb in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. What are some reasons for the rise in bowel cancer cases?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Why is early diagnosis important?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Why do you think younger adults might ignore symptoms of serious illnesses?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you think modern lifestyles are increasing the risk of diseases among young people? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What can individuals do to reduce their risk of serious illnesses?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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