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“Medicine” ESL Discussion Questions

I. General Medicine

1. What is medicine?
2. Why do people go to the doctor?
3. Can you name different types of doctors?
4. What is a hospital?
5. How do people feel when they are sick?

II. Health and Wellness

6. What are some ways to stay healthy?
7. Why is exercise important for our health?
8. How does eating healthy food help us?
9. What do you like to do to relax and stay healthy?
10. How can sleep affect our health?

III. Common Illnesses

11. What are some common illnesses people get?
12. How do people usually treat a cold?
13. What are the symptoms of the flu?
14. How can we prevent getting sick?
15. What should you do if you have a headache?

IV. Medicine and Treatments

16. What is a prescription?
17. How do doctors decide what medicine to give?
18. Can you name some common medicines?
19. What is the difference between a pill and a syrup?
20. Why is it important to follow the doctor’s advice about medicine?

V. Medical Emergencies

21. What should you do in a medical emergency?
22. How can you help someone who is hurt?
23. What is first aid?
24. Why is it important to know basic first aid?
25. What should you do if someone has a serious allergic reaction?

VI. Visiting the Doctor

26. How often should people visit the doctor?
27. What happens during a regular check-up?
28. How can you prepare for a doctor’s appointment?
29. What questions should you ask your doctor?
30. Why is it important to tell the doctor about all your symptoms?

VII. Mental Health

31. What is mental health?
32. Why is it important to take care of our mental health?
33. Can you name some ways to improve mental health?
34. How can talking to someone help with mental health issues?
35. What should you do if you feel very sad for a long time?

VIII. Medical Technology

36. How has technology changed medicine?
37. What is telemedicine?
38. How do doctors use computers in their work?
39. What are some new medical devices you have heard of?
40. How can technology help patients at home?

IX. Global Health Issues

41. What are some health problems in the world today?
42. How can we help people in countries with less healthcare?
43. What is a pandemic?
44. How do vaccines help prevent diseases?
45. Why is clean water important for health?

X. Future of Medicine

46. What do you think medicine will be like in 10 years?
47. How can research improve healthcare?
48. What new treatments are being developed?
49. Why is it important to study medicine?
50. How can young people get involved in health and medicine?

XI. Personal Experiences

51. Have you ever been to the hospital? Why?
52. What was your experience like at the doctor’s office?
53. How did you feel when you were sick?
54. Can you share a time when you helped someone who was sick?
55. What is the best advice you have received about health?

XII. Health in Different Cultures

56. How do people in your culture view medicine?
57. Are there any traditional medicines in your country?
58. How do different cultures treat illnesses?
59. What are some health practices from your culture that you like?
60. How can we learn from other cultures about health and medicine?
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