Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Medicine & Health

Student Language Proficiency & Personal Narratives

Assessment Results: Language & Comprehension

Assessment Set 1

Listening: (d, b, c, c)
Use of Language: (b, c, d, b, a, c, a, c, b, b)
Reading: (b, c, d, a, d)

Assessment Set 2

Listening: (c, b, d, c)
Use of Language: (c, c, b, b, b, b, b, b, b, a)
Reading: (c, a, b, c, c)

Assessment Set 3

Listening: (b, a, b, b)
Use of Language: (a, c, b, c, b, b, c, d, d, c, b)
Reading: (d, a, e, b, c)

Student Writing Samples

Writing Sample 1: Summer Vacation

Last summer vacation, I went to the beach with my family. They came from another town. We went to Mahahual, in Quintana Roo. It's a magical and very natural place. Because I practice kiteboarding, I enjoyed my favorite sport there. We only spent one night in... Continue reading "Student Language Proficiency: Writing & Comprehension Samples" »

Dear Head of the City Council,

I am writing to express my thoughts and concerns regarding the proposed new hotel being built in our area, specifically its close proximity to the bird sanctuary. I appreciate the efforts to promote economic growth and development in our community, but I have concerns about the potential impact of the hotel on the bird sanctuary and its inhabitants.

Noise Pollution

Firstly, I am worried about the noise pollution that the hotel may cause. The noise generated by the construction and operation of the hotel could significantly impact the bird sanctuary. This noise could disturb the peaceful environment required for bird breeding and nesting. Furthermore, the noise pollution could interfere with the migratory patterns... Continue reading "Protecting Our Bird Sanctuary: Concerns Regarding the Proposed Hotel Development" »

Genetic source

It is thought that a crucial mutation that took place over a short period caused a genetic change that made it possible for humans to create a language.

Teeth

Are upright, not slanting outwards like those of apes and they are roughly even in height

Lips

Have much more intricate muscle interlacing than is found in other primates and their resulting flexibility certainly helps in making sounds like p or b

Mouth

Is relatively small compared to other primates can be opened and closed rapidly and contains a smaller, thicker and more muscular tongue which can be used to shape wide variety of sounds inside the oral cavity

Larynx

Or voice box containing the vocal folds or vocal cords differs significantly in position from the larynx of other... Continue reading "Evolution of Human Language: Genetic and Anatomical Factors" »

Dear Editor,

I am writing to express my views towards the abuse of domestic helpers in Hong Kong. Recently, more and more mistreatment cases of domestic helpers hit the headlines. It is astonishing that those helpers can be mistreated in such a violent way. Below are the reasons why the abuse of domestic helpers should be opposed.

First and foremost, any kind of abuse is illegal.

According to the law, no one can hurt the others by any cruel means, including the domestic helpers. Although most domestic helpers are foreigners, they are protected by the law. The employers who mistreat the domestic helpers break the law and should be brought to justice. How can we accept people being mistreated illegally in Hong Kong? This is why the abuse should... Continue reading "Opposing the Abuse of Domestic Helpers in Hong Kong" »

The changing in our eating habits in the last few decades have been mostly negative. In my opinion I think that there are more and more problems with the food industries and one of the biggest problems is meat. Many people have stopped eating it because of the treatment of animals. Another reason I think people feed on a lot of pre-cooked food for different reasons and one of them may be not having time to cook because of work, studies… I think that this may be hurting our health as many food we eat in don’t have enough vitamins (that food has without being pre-cooked.) These contain more fats, calories and other substances that are not needed in all foods. To finish I think we should pay more attention to what we should eat, and it’s... Continue reading "Modern Societal Challenges" »

Essential English Vocabulary

Common Terms and Expressions

• Alike - Semblant
• Adequate - Appropriate
• Awkward - Complicat
• Culture gap - Bretxa cultural
• Fit in - Encaixar
• Foreign - Estrany
• Misconception - Idea equivocada
• Outlook - Punt de vista
• Narrow-minded - Mentalitat tancada
• Roots - Origen
• Straightforward - Sincer/Directe
• Unheard of - Insòlit/a
• Come what may - Passi el que passi
• Fetch - Anar
• Heritage - Patrimoni
• Long for - Desitjar
• Overwhelming - Insuportable

Work and Education

• Boom - Molta demanda
• Degree - Grau
• Freelance - Per compte propi
• Internship - (Estada de) pràctiques
• Overtime - Hores extres
• Range - Varietat
• Rewarding - Gratificant
• Room for advancement - Possibilitat d'ascens
• Self-employed - Autònom
• Shift - Torn
• Think outside the box - Pensar diferent
• Troubleshooting

-good morning teacher and classmate, today i'm going to explain about evolotion of conventional medicine.

- In most western countries it's practiced what we're used to call conventional medicine.

-thaught in medical schools and believed to be the most effective treatment, the most common treatments of conventional medicine include the prescription of antibiotics and prescription of scientifically tested farmaceuticals or surgical procedures.

-twelve haundred to six haundred before christ(1200-600)sushruta was an indian physician also he has been the first known surgeon in history, He authored the sushruta samhita, a commentary on medical science of surgery.

-four haundred sixty before christ( 460) hippocrates was recognized as the father of modern... Continue reading "A Brief History of Conventional Medicine" »

1) What are the vital signs?

- Blood pressure (BP), Temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, saturation of oxygen

2) What different patient charts are there? What do nurses document on them?

- Observation charts: Nurses document the patient's vital signs.
- Fluid balance chart: To document input/output of liquids/fluids.
- Drugs chart: To document the drugs given/administered to the patient.

3) Name different types of trolleys.

- Drugs trolley
- Dressings trolley
- Crash trolley

4) What happens when a patient is on a waiting list and a hospital bed becomes vacant?

The patient is contacted and told when to report to the hospital for admission.

5) Can all illnesses be treated at home?

No, not all illnesses can be treated at home. Some need hospitalization,... Continue reading "A Comprehensive Guide to Hospital Procedures, Common Illnesses, and Patient Care" »

Natural Disasters Vocabulary

• Avalanche: avalancha (a large amount of snow and ice that suddenly falls down a mountain)
• Drought: sequía
• Earthquake: terremoto
• Epidemic: epidemia (a situation in which a disease spreads very quickly and infects many people)
• Flood: inundación
• Forest Fire: incendio forestal (a situation in which a large area with trees burns)
• Hurricane: huracán (a violent storm with extremely strong winds and heavy rain)
• Landslide: corrimiento de tierras
• Tsunami: tsunami (a series of powerful ocean waves, typically caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions, displacing a large quantity of water)
• Volcanic Eruption: erupción volcánica
• Tremors: temblores
• Collapsing: colapso
• Damage: daños
• Famine: escasez (hambre)
• Starve: morir de

Symbolism in The Great Gatsby

Symbols

The Green Light

• Symbolizes Gatsby's hopes and dreams.
• Represents everything that haunts and beckons Gatsby: the physical and emotional distance between him and what he desires.

The Eyes of T.J. Eckleburg

• Symbolize the haunting waste of the past, which lingers though it is irretrievably vanished, much like Eckleburg's medical practice.
• Can also be linked to Gatsby, whose own eyes, once described as "vacant," often stare out blankly, keeping "vigil" over Long Island Sound and the green light.

The Valley of Ashes

• Depicts the stark contrast between the laborers (lower class) and the rich (upper class).
• Shows the consequences of being left behind.

East and West

• Both morally corrupt.
• East: Old money, rooted in tradition.
• West: