IELTS Graduation Unit 4
How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Debate them with your partners
“One of the first duties of the physician is to educate the masses not to take medicine”.
There is far too much pill popping in modern society
It’s often better to ask your neighbourhood pharmacist rather than your doctor
You should take treatment of minor complaints into your own hands
You should go to the doctor after any dizzy spells
The side-effects mean that it is best to avoid all medicines if at all possible
A physician should be an advisor, not someone who orders you to do things
Malpractice litigation has a bad influence on medical care
Television commercials can be a useful source of medical information
Over-the-counter medicines can also have bad side effects, but people assume they are safe because you don’t need a prescription
Informed patients can be a powerful force for change when it comes to medical practices
| Useful phrases
In my (personal) experience,… It is (widely) believed/ assumed that… Some/ Many/ The (vast) majority of people think that/ claim that… It is (often) claimed that/ said that… I can see both sides/ There are things to be said on both sides (of the argument). On the one hand… With some reservations, I’d (probably) say that… It could be said that…/ There could be a case for saying that… |
Do the same with these statements about chocolate
Chocolate could boost concentration
Chocolate makes us feel better
Chocolate is good for stress
Chocolate does not give you spots
Chocolate makes you live longer
Chocolate is nutritious
Chocolate boosts the appetite
Chocolate helps us digest milk
Chocolate can make you more alert
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