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Reading

Read paragraphs (A-C) and questions (1-6). Match the paragraphs with the questions. Each paragraph matches with two questions.

In which paragraph does the author mention a breakthrough which ...

1 relieves a painful condition?

2 has an impact on a life-threatening situation?

3 is used in particular areas of the world?

4 replaces a device already available?

5 needs to be used for a short period daily?

6 helps people do things they couldn't do before?

Medical breakthroughs

A After twenty years of research, scientists have finally succeeded in developing a vaccine for dengue, a viral disease found in tropical areas. The illness causes high fever and severe joint pain, and in some cases, it can be fatal. According to the World Health Organisation, each year between 50 and 100 million people develop dengue, which is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes. The commercialised vaccine can protect children in Asia and Latin America against the virus.

B Artificial limbs have been around since ancient times, but no prosthetic has been as lifelike as the Bebionic small hand. The appliance not only looks like a hand, but it also works like one. Electrical impulses triggered by the user's muscle movements connect to individual motors and powerful microprocessors in each finger, causing it to move. Specifically aimed at women and teenagers, the artificial hand enables the user to perform a range of activities previously unmanageable, such as using cutlery and riding a bike.

C Good news for migraine patients a special device is

available. The battery-driven headband sits across the forehead and over the ears and has a self-adhesive electrode, which helps it stay in place. This electrode applies an electric current to the skin and tissue below the headband stimulating the nerves which are said to trigger the headaches. By wearing the headband for the recommended twenty minutes per day, users are said to experience significantly fewer migraines.

Listening

🔊3.25 Listen to a small talk on the song Heal the World and complete the text with the missing information.

The song Heal the World in Michael Jackson's album ¹_________ was first lasted ²_________ . It lasted ³_________ It became successful due to its lyrics and wish ⁴_________ . Jackson himself  was really ⁵_________ having written the song which was sung ⁶_________ all over the world. The song ranked 27 on the Billboard Hot 100. Together with the song, the Heal The World Foundation was also created by Jackson with dedication to improving ⁷_________ Jackson's music and message ⁸_________ though he is no longer here.

Speaking

Work in pairs. You and a friend have been asked to design a poster to publicise an environmental campaign among teenagers. Discuss and agree on the following points to decide what the poster should look like.

• Topic

• Image

• Slogan

Writing

Your school is proposing replacing all of the textbooks with e-books. The school wants to listen to the ideas of students. Write a report (180-200 words) to the school presenting the advantages and disadvantages of the scheme.