Page 62 - Grasp English C1 (Workbook)

6 Medical Scıences

Listening and Speaking

A. Complete the sentences with the words in the boxes.

susceptible high blood pressure associated metabolism
exacerbate predominant asthma passed down

1. is a breathing problem, often caused by allergies.
2. Type 2 diabetes is often with obesity.
3. The knowledge has been through the generations.
4. Running can a pre-existing leg injury.
5. The symptoms of appendicitis are abdominal pain and loss of appetite.
6. Your determines how quickly your body turns food into energy,
7. Smokers are more to lung cancer than non-smokers.

8. Stress can lead to .

B. Use the pictures to discuss the following questions.
1. Do you think that you are at greater risk of some
diseases than others? If so, why?
2. Are different types of people susceptible to
different diseases?
3. Should recommendations for a healthy lifestyle
vary according to different types of people?

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C. Listen to a radio programme about the
ancient Indian healing practise, Ayurveda. Answer
the questions.
1. Where is Ayurveda from?
2. How old is it?
3. What is a dosha?

4. How many doshas are there?
5. What body functions are Vata dosha, Pitta
dosha, and Kapha dosha associated with?
6. Is there any scientific basis to Ayurveda?

D. Complete the table with more information about the three doshas.

Diet Lifestyle
Personality Susceptible to… Exacerbated by…
recommendation recommendation

Vata

Pitta
Kapha

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