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

Watching sports events such as the World Cup football is exciting, but it can also be stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study from Argentina found that strong emotions during big games can cause heart problems in some people. This is more dangerous for people who already have heart problems. Fans should enjoy the games but also take care of their health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the rise in serious heart-related issues among football fans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/argentina-fans-have-heart-problems-after-matches-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201ccardiac arrest<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201dMedical experts explained that the extreme tension\u00a0triggers\u00a0high blood pressure, dangerous\u00a0arrhythmias, severe chest pain, and even <\/em>cardiac arrest<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em>\u201d Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cspike<\/strong>\u201d mean here: \u201dAs the\u00a0defending champions\u00a0reached the 2026 final after several dramatic, late-minute comebacks, cardiologists reported a sharp <\/em>spike<\/em><\/strong> in cardiovascular cases.<\/em>\u201d Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cemotional rollercoaster<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201dWhile football itself doesn\u2019t cause these medical events, the intense <\/em>emotional rollercoaster <\/em><\/strong>can act as a dangerous trigger for individuals who already have some health issues.<\/em>\u201d Use the phrase 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 is your reaction to this news?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Do you think some fans take sports too seriously? Why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Why do people care so much about their favorite team?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Should people with heart problems be more careful when watching exciting sports? Why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Have you ever felt very excited or nervous during a sports game? Talk about it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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