HEALTH

 Abundant (adj): nhieu-> abundance (n)

 emerge (n) : xuat hien
 resilient (adj)kien cuong, ko khuat phuc truoc kho khan
 robust (adj)- strong and healthy
 highly contagious (adj)
 contain (v) - control
 contract (v): BI NHIEM BENH-> PEOPLE CONTRACTING
COVID 19 OFTEN EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS LIKE FEVER
( TEMPERATURE)
 STROKE (N): DOT QUY

1. To be prone to obesity : có nguy cơ bị béo phì

Ex: children who are addicted to games, instead of physical activities,

are more prone to obesity.

2. Eating disorders: rối loạn ăn uống - DIGESTIVE DISORDER -

STRESS DISORDER- BEHAVIORAL DISORDER
3. Indigestion : bệnh khó tiêu

4. The outbreak of an epidemic : bùng nổ bệnh dịch -> pandemic

Ex: a lack of government programs for vaccination and regular

health care may lead to the outbreak of an epidemic, particularly in
developing countries.

5. Sedentary lifestyle : lối sống lười vận động = physically inactive

Ex: a sedentary lifestyle is a major factor in health problems such as

obesity and heart diseases.

6. Healthy eating habit: thói quen ăn uống lành mạnh- healthy/

balanced/ plant- based diet / meat-oriented diet

Ex: health education involves teaching people about healthy eating

habits, such as regular mealtimes and eating fruits and vegetables
every day.

7. To take regular exercise : tập thể dục thường xuyên- workout-

physical exercise/ physical activities

Ex: authorities should encourage people of all ages to take regular

exercise by providing facilities in each community.

8. Preventive medicine : thuống phòng ngừa

Ex: An emphasis on preventive medicine will result in a healthier

population and reduced costs for medical treatment.

9. Public health services: dịch vụ y tế công cộng

Ex: I would argue that funding for public health services should be
the main priority of all governments.

10. To build up one’s immune system= to build up resistance to

sth tăng cường hệ miễn dịch

Ex: a healthy lifestyle and a diet rich in vitamins is a sure way to

build up one’s immune system.

11. Mental health problems: các vấn đề về thần kinh

Ex: overwork may sometimes result in mental health problems such
as anxiety and depression.

12. To be addicted to something : bị nghiện

Ex: treatment and advice should be provided out of charge for those
who are addicted to drugs.

13. To have regular check-up: kiểm tra sức khỏe thường xuyên

Ex: in order to identify health problems at an early stage, people

should have a regular check-up so that preventive measures can be
taken if necessary.

14. Unexpected side effects: tác dụng phụ không mong muốn

Ex: overuse drugs may cause unexpected side effects

Types of common diseases

15. Allergy (n): dị ứng -> i’m allergic to peanuts

16. Diabetes (N): tiểu đường-> patent (n): dang ky ban quyen

17. Autism : tự kỷ -> autistic (adj)

18. Depression: trầm cảm

19. High blood pressure: cao huyết áp

20. Cardiovascular / heart - related illness: bệnh tim mạch

21. Asthma : hen suyễn

22. Respiratory diseases: bệnh hô hấp

23. Pneumonia (n): bệnh viêm phổi / bronchitis (n): viem phe quan

24. Impairment (n): sự suy giảm ->sight impairment/ hearing

impairment

25. hearing impairment : = auditory function deficit

26. dementia (n): bệnh đãng trí

 27. Alzheimer’s (n): bệnh mất trí

28. Develop Alzheimer’s symptoms : phát triển các triệu chứng của
bệnh Alzheimer

29. sleep-loss epidemic (n)= sleep deprivation : bệnh mất ngủ

30. disability (n): khuyết tật-> disabled (adj)

31. paralyzed (adj): bị liệt

32. to lead a healthy lifestyle : sống cuộc sống lành mạnh - adopt a
healthy lifestyle

33. health insurance: bảo hiểm y tế

34. to cover (v): to pay for : chi trả

35. medical treatment (n): chữa trị

36. therapy (n): phương pháp trị liệu ~ cure ~ treatment~remedy

( aroma therapy)

37. prescription (n): kê toa

38. vaccination (n): chich ngua vac xin

39. mortality rate (n): tỉ lệ tử vong- fatality rate - death tolls

40. life expectancy = lifespan : tuổi thọ

Practice 1: It is more important to spend public money on promoting a healthy lifestyle

in order to prevent illness than spend it on treatment of those who are already ill. To
what extent do you agree or disagree?

pressure (n)

burden -> place ( put) a heavy burden on the government

Type: opinion
Topic: spend public money on promoting healthy lifestyle more important than treatment.
-> partly agree:

body1: national fundings/ resources - patients -> responsibility of the government to take
care of the welfare of the population. if not, it is immoral ( inhumane (adj): vo nhan tinh,
doc ac)- abandon patients when they are desperate for help.- contribute to the fundings
through taxes.

body 2: promote (encourage)= publicise healthy lifestyle

Idea 1: cost effective

It costs a little money to set up campaigns to raise awareness of citizens or organize talk
shows with the presence of famous experts and experienced doctors -> people recognize
potential risks they may have to face unless they have a balanced diet and do exercise. ->
eventually they are likely to move towards a healthy lifestyle.

Idea 2: practical and productive.

- not only city dwellers but people from mountainous regions can get access to media
through TV, radio or internet. They are acknowledged about valuable knowledge and
reliable advice through programs-> stay away from illness -> alleviate public expenditure
on healthcare and save it for education or emergent activities. HEALTHY
POPULATION-> HEALTHY COUNTRY WITH HEALTHY ECONOMY

sample

People have different views about spending public funding on healthcare. Some believe
that it is more important to use money for promoting a healthy lifestyle, while others
think that treatment is much more significant. In my opinion, I completely agree with the
former view.

It would be more effective to spend government money on promoting a healthy lifestyle

as it is cost effective. Since authorities can make it true by setting campaigns or organize
talk shows with the presence of famous experts and experienced doctors. By this way,
citizens are able to realize the importance of health, recognize potential risks they might
face so that they can customize their routine to keep fit and stay healthy.” Family’s
doctors”, for example, is a TV program in which some nutrient experts and doctors are
invited to come and share information about some diseases and give some valuable
advice how to stay away from those illness. And the cost to produce such programs are
not as high as the one for treatment.

Additionally, although it is low cost but productive as everyone now is able to access
mass media such as TV, radio or internet. Thus, not only city dwellers but also the people
from mountainous regions acknowledge how to protect themselves from illness and how
to adopt a healthy lifestyle. This is really important because this savings can be used for
investing in education or infrastructure renovation which brings a range of economic
benefits to not only local people but also the nation as a whole.

In conclusion, while I agree that spending public money on treatment is necessary, I hold
a strong belief that it is much more significant to allocate it to promote a healthy
lifestyle.

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Idea 3: drawbacks of treatment - high cost

- Expensive to cure illness. In contemporarily, there is a growing number of patients

which leads to lack of proper treatment, medicine. Therefore, the cost is higher and
higher, tight public budget is hard to be spend on every individual.

- Public hospitals are overloaded -> need renovation of infrastructure and more
equipment to serve treatment -> requires exorbitant expense -> challenging

Idea 4: drawback of treatment – side effect

- Even recover from illness, people cannot work due to their health condition, some
disabled -> need someone to take care of -> press financial burden on family together.

- Some are infectious when they are in hospital and gain unexpected diseases from the
surrounding.

16. Describe an article on health you read in a magazine or the internet

You should say:

What it was

Where you read it

Why you read it

And how you felt about it

Part 3:

1. Do you think people are healthier now than in the past?

2. How can you tell whether a website is reliable or not?

3. What activities can school organize for children to keep fit?

4. What can governments do to improve people’s health?

practice 2:

Despite huge improvements in healthcare, the overall standard of physical

health in many developed countries is now falling. What could be the
reason for this trend, and what can be done to reverse it?

 REASONS:

+ PRESSURE / STRESS DUE TO HEAVY WORKLOAD->

MENTAL HEALTH

+ SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE , UNHEALTHY DIET ( FAST

FOOD -> ENCOURAGE PEOPLE CONSUME -> OBESITY
( BEO PHI), DIABETES ( TIEU DUONG)

practice 3

“Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by
increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this
would have little effect on public health and that other measures are
required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.”

+sports facilities :

 encourage citizens to take up exercise -> improve health -> develop

a healthy habit
 little effect + other measures
 sports facilities are occupied most in the evening or at the weekends
- overcrowded
 diet: workshops-> instructions on how to choose and prepare
healthy food/ broadcast TV programs related to health, workout->
people can practice at home

Practice 4

“The availability of unhealthy food, such as fast food and junk food, has
become more widespread in recent years. What are some of the problems
 associated with this development and what action can be taken to solve
them?”

problems :

 health problems - obesity - > heavy burden on the national funding

due to high cost related to medical care
 degraded workforce -> make it unappealing to investors -> drag the
economy down

solution :

 put heavy taxes on fast food and encourage the production and
distribution of healthy food, making it more accessible and affordable to
all citizens
 campaigns to raise public awareness about the detrimental effects of
consuming fast food or junk food

Practice 5

“In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their
levels of health and fitness are decreasing. What do you think are the
causes of these problems and what measures could be taken to solve
them?”

Task 2: Some people think that good health is a basic human need, so the medical
service should not be run by profit-making companies. Do you think the disadvantages
of private health care outweigh the advantages?

Disadvantage of private medical clinics

1. Some clinics are driven by profits-> prioritize revenues-> make decisions that
are best for them commercially but this means that medical bills are exorbitant
(very pricey, very costly) -> patients pay extra.
2. control is a daunting task -> strict regulations and standards are needed to
prevent incidents and unexpected problems. Lots of clinics are operating and
offering illegal services. Ex: abortions or plastic surgeries without permissions->
health severely affected ->some even end up in death.

Advantages of limited pharmaceutical and medical companies

1. share burden with national (public) medical institutions ->reduce the waiting time->
less stressed-> provide more options and enable patients to make appointed with the
doctors in whom they lay trust. -> suitable for middle and upper class who prefer
 more attentive care and personalized (customized) services.-> private hospital ward
-> boost recovery
2. Eliminate the dominance of government- run companies -> spark the competition
amongst hospitals and drug companies-> patients would be the one who benefits the
most.
Monopoly – collapse (v,n)