Bigfoot Enigma: Debunking Myths & Health Vocabulary

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-made fastener at the creature’s waist. Bigfoot is, therefore, 3. UNLIKELY to be anything more than a very large man dressed up in an animal's suit.

Some Bigfoot fans remain unconvinced by the 4. SCIENTISTS, though. They claim it is extremely 5. DOUBTFUL that something as small as a zip fastener could be reliably identified on such an old film. In 6. ADDITION, they say that the creature caught on camera does not move like a human and that it is therefore 7. TRULY a wild creature of nature. The debate continues.

Essential Health & Body Vocabulary

Common Illnesses and Conditions Defined

Which disease, illness, or condition is being defined? Choose from the box below:

1. An inflammation of the nose and throat which, like having a cold, makes your nose feel blocked. CATARRH
2. It's a mild illness which can give you a slight fever, a headache, and your body might shake. A CHILL
3. It's an infectious disease, similar to a severe cold. When you have it, you feel very weak and your muscles ache. INFLUENZA
4. It's the loss of a baby born too early to survive, usually because of illness, shock, or other reasons. A MISCARRIAGE
5. It's an illness similar to a cold, characterized by frequent sneezing. People often get it in the summer because they are allergic to pollen from various plants. HAY FEVER
6. It's a deep, unnatural, sleep-like state, usually caused by illness or an injury, especially to the brain. A COMA
7. It's an illness characterized by severe depression, anxiety, and exhaustion. Sufferers often experience uncontrollable crying and find it nearly impossible to perform normal work or activities. A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
8. It's a sharp pain caused by the sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle. You often get it during or after strenuous exercise. CRAMP