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General Listening Quiz

“Medical Advice”

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Level Topic Speakers Length
Intermediate Medical Advice Man – Woman 01:35

Pre-Listening Exercise

What are some of the most common problems for which people go to a doctor when seeking medical advice and an examination? Do you ever look for medical advice or medication online?

Agree or Disagree? Let’s Spark Some Conversation!

These statements are designed to get everyone thinking, moving, and talking! The goal is to explore ideas, share opinions, and get ready for the next part of the lesson.

  • In a face-to-face classroom: Read each statement aloud. If you agree, move to one side of the room; if you disagree, move to the other. Talk with your group—why do you feel that way? Then, pair students with members of the other group and have students explain their reasons. Rotate partners for more practice.

  • In an online classroom: Use polls, emojis, or the chat box in your online platform to show your opinion. Then, join the conversation as a group or in breakout rooms. What do others think? Do you agree or disagree with them?

  • For independent learners: Read each statement and think about your opinion. Then say your answer out loud and explain your reason, as if you’re talking to a classmate. This helps you get ready to speak and join real conversations in English. Consider recording your ideas and check your progress.

  1. People should always follow their doctor’s advice, even if they feel fine.
  2. Second opinions are necessary for serious medical decisions.
  3. Online medical advice is just as reliable as seeing a doctor.
  4. Patients should always research their symptoms before seeing a doctor.
  5. Doctors should consider alternative treatments if patients request them.
  6. Friends and family can give better medical advice than professionals sometimes.
  7. Medical advice changes too often to trust it completely.
  8. Preventive care is more important than treating illness after it appears.

Idioms

“keep fit” = stay in good healthy condition
“I like to go hiking to keep fit.”

“shed pounds” = lose weight
“I suggest you shed a few pounds to improve your health.”

Listening Exercise

A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.

Vocabulary Practice

Do the vocabulary quizzes with the words from the conversation for more practice:

Post-Listening Exercise

What are your major concerns when visiting medical facilities, for example, a doctor’s office or a hospital, in a foreign country? What differences have you noticed in the medical care, facilities, and attitudes of doctors and nurses towards patients in comparison with those in your own country? Share your opinions on the topic.

Online Investigation

Imagine that you have one of the illnesses or conditions below. Use the internet to compare two companies or services that provide medical solutions or products to deal with the problem. Which company or doctor appears to provide the best solution in terms of product guarantee, price, and reputation? Are there products that appear to promise too much and seem questionable? Share your ideas.

  • a sore back or other muscles
  • bad breath
  • a stomachache
  • poor vision
  • hair loss
  • bad acne
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