Unit 10: Dentistry

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Basic activities (computer-graded)

Reading Activity: Dentistry

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

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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)
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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.

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The profession of a dentist can also be referred to as 'a dental surgeon', but this name is rarely used.
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I noticed gaps between my son's teeth and I think he might need braces.
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I have to make an appointment with my dentist because one of my fillings has fallen out.
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A prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth is called a bridge.
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I went to the dentist for a check-up and he noticed two cavities that have to be filled.

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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 do you think are the advantages & disadvantages of working in the field of dentistry?
  • What kind of knowledge is required to work as a dentist?
  • How often should you visit a dentist for a check-up?
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