Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and exercises for Medicine and health sciences for Secondary education

Procurement and Stuff: Understanding Terms and Grammar

Medicine and health sciences1.34 KB

Procurement: Adquirir

Stuff: Cosas

Staff: Personal

Stuffed: Relleno de

Parcels: Paquetes

Warehouse: Depósito

Freight Forward: Flete especializado

Tare Weight: Peso de tara

Internal Length: Longitud interna

Internal Height: Altura interna

Payload: Carga útil

Width: Anchura

Gross Weight: Peso bruto

Foreign Currency: Moneda extranjera

Overseas Markets: Mercados internacionales

Subsidiaries: Filiales

Exchange rate: Tasa de cambio


Diferencias entre active and passive voice:

Active: We use this room for our guests

Passive: This room is used for our guests

Active: Nikon makes the best cameras

Passive: The best cameras are made by Nikon


Must, Mustn't and Needn't

A) If/we/you/they/he/she/it + must

B) Use must when you think it is necessary to do something. Ejemplo: The windows...

Continue reading "Procurement and Stuff: Understanding Terms and Grammar" »

Unveiling the Truth: Migrant Journeys and Border Realities

Medicine and health sciences4.42 KB

Part One. This Hard Land

In the first part of the book, De León discusses the steps that were taken to result in the system, 'Prevention Through Deterrence,' that is in place today to prevent migrants from coming into America. He also expands upon the ideas of the hybrid collectif and 'Prevention Through Deterrence' by arguing that the United States deliberately funnels migrants through the Sonoran Desert so that various human and nonhuman actants do the 'brutal work' for Border Patrol. He also uses the phrase bare life to describe those that have died and their death means nothing. This phrase is used to describe many migrants who lost their lives while attempting to cross. De León notes how there are very few posters set up in Mexico that...

Continue reading "Unveiling the Truth: Migrant Journeys and Border Realities" »

Edited Content Examples

Medicine and health sciences3.24 KB

Opción A

Section 1: True/False

FALSE (11 and 12), FALSE (17 and 18), TRUE (22 and 23)

Section 2: Solo Mothers

For guiding solo mothers in the United States.

Out to about 26,000.

  • Past
  • b) Meet up
  • c) Law
  • d) I have raised my children correctly

Section 4: Questions

  • Are they expensive?
  • What makes them better?
  • Where can you buy them?
  • How did you find out about them?
  • How does that work?

Let's hope your parents get you one.

Section 5: Apologies & Requests

I'm so sorry, Mum and Dad. I was hoping to spend just on language, but the last exams for Math and Chemistry went wrong.

Mum, honestly, I think it's not necessary to wake me up so early. I can get ready in thirty minutes. Please, I want to rest more.

Friend, it is better to be honest with him than to lie to him.

Section

...
Continue reading "Edited Content Examples" »

Essential English Vocabulary Categories for Daily Life

Medicine and health sciences3.27 KB

Essential English Vocabulary Categories

Family and People

  • Family: ex-husband, ex-wife, kids, only child, orphan, partner, triplets.
  • People’s ages: adult, baby, child, teenager, toddler.
  • Describing character: serious, arrogant, hard-working, organized, easy-going, confident, ambitious, intelligent, romantic, quiet, independent, innovative, creative, charming, reasonable, mature, modest, sociable, loyal, sensitive, optimistic, pessimist, vain.
  • How you feel: confused, satisfied, disappointed, nervous, depressed, relieved, frustrated, shocked, excited, stressed, homesick, upset.
  • Love and marriage: divorced, married, separated, single, widowed, affair, fancy, go out with, live with, relationship, romantic, split up.

The Human Body and Senses

  • Your body:
...
Continue reading "Essential English Vocabulary Categories for Daily Life" »

Balancing Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being

Medicine and health sciences2.39 KB

Opinion: The Balance Between Body and Mind

Some people complain that physical appearance has become more important than intellectual ability in our society. Everyone wants a bodybuilder’s appearance these days, and paying for cosmetic surgery is almost as common as paying for a haircut. However, I don’t think it’s a case of saying one is more important than the other.

It’s true that doing lots of weight training at a gym and focusing only on muscle tone can be a problem, as many bodybuilders take lots of pills and food supplements to add muscle. Also, weight training is not going to help you develop stamina or flexibility, due to the fact that this kind of exercise is not aerobic. However, in my opinion, doing other things at a gym is...

Continue reading "Balancing Physical Fitness and Mental Well-being" »

Flu Vaccination Concerns and Recommendations in Aragon

Medicine and health sciences1.19 KB

Fourth Death from Flu Confirmed in Aragon

A few minutes ago, it was confirmed that the fourth death in Aragon was due to the flu. A report from the European Union indicates that less than 60 percent of people are getting vaccinated.

Younger Population Suspicions

Experts are concerned about the younger population's distrust of the flu vaccine. Only 57% of the population is at risk of being vaccinated against the flu, according to the European Union's data from 2008-2012.

Risks for Under 65s

Those under 65 years old are the most concerning group for experts. Lack of confidence in the vaccine is still prevalent.

Severity of the Flu

Flu is a serious disease, especially for individuals with underlying health issues. One in three hospitalized for seasonal...

Continue reading "Flu Vaccination Concerns and Recommendations in Aragon" »

Common Genital Infections: Symptoms and Treatments

Medicine and health sciences2.22 KB

Trichomoniasis

Caused by the protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis parasite.

Signs and Symptoms

  • Men: Most men do not have signs or symptoms. Some may experience temporary irritation inside the penis, mild discharge, or slight burning after urination or ejaculation.
  • Women: Symptoms include a frothy, yellow-green vaginal discharge with a strong fishy odor. The infection may also cause discomfort during intercourse and urination, as well as irritation and itching of the genital area.

The genital inflammation caused by trichomoniasis can increase a woman’s susceptibility to HIV infection if exposed to the virus.

Treatment

The antibiotic Metronidazole is used. Symptoms in infected men may disappear within a few weeks without treatment.

Candidiasis

Caused by...

Continue reading "Common Genital Infections: Symptoms and Treatments" »

Bigfoot Enigma: Debunking Myths & Health Vocabulary

Medicine and health sciences3.26 KB

Bigfoot: Unraveling the Mystery (Part 1)

Word Formation Challenge: Bigfoot's Existence

There are some people who believe in the 1. EXISTENCE of Bigfoot, a 2. MYSTERIOUS ape-like creature that is supposed to live in the mountains in the USA. In 1967, some hunters claimed to have 3. ACCIDENTALLY filmed such a creature. The brief film, showing a huge creature walking slowly through the undergrowth, was broadcast worldwide and caused quite a sensation. Many people saw this as firm 4. PROOF that Bigfoot is real.

Bigfoot: Debunking the Legend (Part 2)

Analyzing the Evidence: Hoax or Reality?

But now researchers have come to the 1. CONCLUSION that the film is merely a trick. After conducting a close 2. ANALYSIS of it, they claim to have identified a man-...

Continue reading "Bigfoot Enigma: Debunking Myths & Health Vocabulary" »

Palliative TTO

Medicine and health sciences2.68 KB

ORAL CANCER: a type of head and neck cancer, is any cancerous tissue growth located In the oral cavity. treatment: surgical excision, radiation therapy, Chemotherapy. ESOPHAGUITIS: inflammation of the esophagus. It may be acute or Chronic. Treatment: it depends on the specific cause of your symptoms: medication, dietary guidelines, avoid alcohol, tobacco... HIATUS HERNIA: is the Protrusion of the upper part of the stomach into the thorax through the Esophageal hiatus because of tear or weakness in the diaphragm. Treatment: Sometimes no treat. Is required. 3/4 sips of temp. Water and medication. ESOPHAGEAL CANCER: is cancer arising from the esoph. Symptoms often include Difficulty in swallowing and weight loss. Treatment: surgery, chem and rad,...

Continue reading "Palliative TTO" »

Advanced English Vocabulary for Conflict and Ambition

Medicine and health sciences5.94 KB

Vocabulary for Conflict and War

Opposites and Antonyms

  • Allies vs. Enemies
  • Arm vs. Disarm
  • Civilian vs. Military
  • Defeat vs. Victory
  • Defend vs. Attack
  • Withdraw vs. Advance
  • Occupy vs. Liberate
  • Release vs. Capture

Key Conflict Terms

  • Coalition: A combination of an alliance.
  • Insurgents: Rebels or revolutionaries.
  • Mass destruction: Weapons capable of high-scale damage.
  • Security: Protection and safety measures.
  • Suicide bombs: Explosive attacks carried out by individuals.
  • Troops: Organized military forces.
  • Violation: An act of breaking a law or agreement.
  • Weapons inspectors: Officials who verify disarmament.

Action Collocations in Conflict

  • Make a breakthrough
  • Launch an attack
  • Break the stalemate
  • Give orders
  • Put up resistance
  • Suffer casualties
  • Inflict losses
  • Call up reinforcements
  • Grind
...
Continue reading "Advanced English Vocabulary for Conflict and Ambition" »