Advanced Conversation Material #15 Medical Breakthroughs Exercise 1: Read Aloud A. Read the article below. (3-4 minutes) 次の文章を読んでください ( 所要時間目安 :3~4 分 ) Have you heard about this new muscle pain reliever? They say it s really good. Yeah. I m actually looking for it in the local drugstores. P a g e 1
Medicine has changed radically over the ages. We've seen lots of medical innovations throughout the years which some people see as miracles of research and technology. Today, most paralyzed patients no longer have to depend on other people for physical tasks; they can use robotic arms and limbs to help them lead independent lives. Medicine has also found a way besides amputation to treat patients with broken or infected limbs. Research says that growing new body parts will be possible. Other notable improvements in medicine are the latest imaging tools and techniques. Today, medical practitioners find it easier to examine internal organs. This paved the way for easier diagnoses and treatments for major diseases such as tumors and heart ailments. These and many other medical breakthroughs have helped people of different ages and circumstances live normal lives. B. Quick Q&A (2-3 minutes) 1. How often do you visit a physician? 2. Do you have first-aid medicine at home? Why or why not? 3. Do you immediately take medicine when you don t feel well? 4. What s the most common disease in your community? 5. Are there many people in your country who totally depend on herbal or alternative medicine? Why or why not? P a g e 2
Exercise 2: Say It! (3 minutes) Read each word and sample sentence below. Next, use the word in your own sentence. 次の単語と例文を読んでから それぞれの単語を使って自分でも文を作ってみましょう Sample Sentence Your Own Sentence has/have come a long way 大幅な進歩があった incredible 信じがたい shape 形作る go to great lengths どんな苦労もいとわない groundbreaking 画期的な Diagnosing diseases has come a long way in the last few years. この数年で 病気の検査方法は格段に進歩している His recovery from cancer seems incredible. 彼のガンは奇跡的に治癒した Technology has shaped how surgery is done today. 科学技術が現在の外科手術を形成している Scientists have gone to great lengths to discover cures for many diseases. 科学者たちはあらゆる病気の治癒法の発見に心血を注いでいる Despite the groundbreaking discoveries in medicine, she still depends on alternative medicine. 医学の分野における一連の画期的な発見にもかかわら ず 彼女はいまだに代替医療に頼っている P a g e 3
Exercise 3: Complete the Dialogue (5 minutes) Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of the new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible. 好きな言葉を入れて会話を完成させましょう 今日学習した単語や表現を使っても構いません My mom prefers herbal medicine over drugs prescribed by doctors. What do you think about it? (tell your tutor what you think about his/her mom s practice) You have a point. What about you? Are you willing to use herbal medicine in place of prescription drugs? (answer your tutor s question, then provide your reason) Yes, you re right. What about faith healers? Do you believe in them? (share what you think about faith healers; tell him/her the risk of faith healing) I think so, too. It would be best to always consult an expert or a licensed doctor. (add to what your tutor said; share one tip when consulting a doctor) P a g e 4
Exercise 4: Defend Yourself! (5 minutes) Pick your stand on each of the following items. Explain your choice. Your tutor will be asking follow-up questions. Make sure you can convince him/her! 次のテーマについて あなたの意見に合う考えを選択肢から選び その理由を説明してください それについて講師が質問するので 納得させられるように答えてください OPTION A OPTION B Consulting a physician immediately We should consult a physician immediately whenever we feel ill. Consulting a physician is not always necessary. Herbal medicine vs. Prescription drugs Using herbal medicine can be more effective in treating illnesses than prescription drugs. It s more advisable to use prescription drugs instead of herbal medicine. Taking food supplements Taking food supplements can be beneficial to our health. Food supplements are unnecessary as long as you maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle. P a g e 5
Exercise 5: Conversation Starter (5 minutes) Pick one of the four scenarios below, and start a conversation with your tutor. 次の 4 つのシナリオから好きなものを選んで講師と会話を始めましょう What do you think about art and music therapy? Do you think they are as effective as medicine prescribed by doctors? Tell your tutor why it is important to consult a physician once or twice a year. Try to think of the possible benefits of alternative medicine like acupuncture. Convince your tutor that it should be incorporated into mainstream medicine. Do you think it is possible for illnesses to be cured without medicine? Think of diseases that can be treated without the use of prescription drugs. P a g e 6