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

India has a large medical tourism industry. Many foreign patients visit for affordable treatment. India has skilled doctors and good hospitals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it faces competition from other countries and travel problems. India is investing in health technology and AI. It wants to be known for quality, technology, and trust, not just low costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to this audio and read the transcript about the medical tourism industry in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.newsinlevels.com\/products\/indias-medical-tourism-level-3<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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  1. What does \u201caccredited<\/strong>\u201c mean? “Patients choose India because of its highly skilled English-speaking doctors,\u00a0<\/em>accredited<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0private hospitals, shorter waiting times, and low treatment costs.<\/em>\u201d Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does \u201cbrain mapping<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cHealth tech startups in Bangalore are developing advanced AI devices for early cancer detection and <\/em>brain mapping<\/em><\/strong>.\u201d <\/em>Use the term in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does \u201cmerely<\/strong>\u201d mean? \u201cExperts believe India must now transform its brand from\u00a0<\/em>merely<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0cheap care to a world leader in quality, technology, and trust.\u201d<\/em> Use the word in a sentence. Give a synonym.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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

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    1. Share your opinion about medical tourism industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. What are the pros and cons of getting medical treatment in India?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Would you personally choose a country like India for medical treatment? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Do you think cheap medical care can also be high quality? Why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. What makes a hospital trustworthy?\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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