Unit 3: In the Hospital

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This unit highlights key hospital departments and wards, including a guided tour at Blackwell Community Hospital.

Did you know? The following activities can be customized as desired by the teacher or school pedagogue.

Basic activities (computer-graded)

Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Reading Activity: A dialogue between the mayor and the hospital director

Students will be able to correctly answer true/false questions after reading and listening to topical short articles and dialogs featuring topical vocabulary.

A: Mr Hecky, welcome to Blackwell Community Hospital. I am honored you decided to attend our modest opening ceremony. Before we begin the tour of the facility, I would like to thank you for your personal involvement and endeavors, which greatly contributed to the construction of the most modern medical center in the region. We are also very grateful for... B: Sorry to butt in, doctor, but I have a… Continue

Multiple Choice Activity

Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

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Listening Comprehension Activity

Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

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Spelling and Recognition

Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

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Advanced activities (optionally teacher-graded)

Speaking Practice Activity

Students will be able to speak and record 5 example sentences from the unit vocabulary and then submit them for grading by the classroom teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the students will be shown good examples of other students' work.

Before we begin, you will be administered a local anesthetic.

She was taken to A&E on suspicion of appendicitis.

If you suffer from chest pains or find it difficult to breathe at times, please consult a cardiology specialist.

Please confirm your appointment by phone two days before coming to the clinic.

Geriatrics’ main goal is to promote health in old age by preventing and treating diseases.

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Writing Practice Activity

Students will write a short essay to be graded by the teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the student is shown previous examples of other writings by students.

What are the typical departments usually found in each hospital?

Would you say that one department is more important than others? If so, which one and why?

Which department would you like to work in? Why?

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