Speaking calendar/World Cancer Day
February 4th · Cultural Insight

World Cancer Day

The fight for the future. This is a profound debate on global health inequality and the stigma of the cell. We explore why cancer remains a taboo in many cultures and the ethical debate over designer babies and genetic prevention vs. cure.

SPEAKING LESSONB1 / B2Discussion · Vocabulary · Activities
01 / LET’S TALK

Speaking Discussion

  1. Why is cancer still a word that makes people whisper in public? How do we break the social stigma?
  2. Should genetic testing be mandatory for everyone to identify risks before they become problems?
  3. Is it ethical for pharmaceutical companies to make massive profits from life-saving cancer treatments?
  4. How does our modern environment (pollution, processed food) contribute to the cancer crisis?
  5. If you could donate $1 billion to research, would you spend it on prevention or the cure?
02 / PUT IT INTO PRACTICE

Activity 1: The Global Health Strategist

The Task: You are designing a public awareness poster. List 3 emotional hooks that would encourage people to get checked without using fear as the primary motivator.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Is health a personal responsibility or a government obligation?