April 7th · Cultural Insight
World Health Day
Sponsored by the WHO, this isn't just about vitamins and exercise—it's a debate on health equity. We explore why your zip code is a better predictor of your health than your DNA, and whether universal healthcare is a moral imperative or an economic impossibility.
SPEAKING LESSONB1 / B2Discussion · Vocabulary · Activities
Speaking Discussion
- Is healthcare a human right or a service that should be earned?
- Why do we prioritise curing diseases over preventing them in modern medicine?
- Should people with unhealthy lifestyles (smokers, sedentary workers) pay more for healthcare?
- How does mental health stigma vary across different cultures?
- Is the loneliness epidemic a greater threat to public health than infectious diseases?
Activity 1: The Health Minister
The Task: You have a limited budget. Choose one: build a world-class hospital for rare diseases OR provide free organic vegetables to every low-income family. Justify your choice in 3 sentences.
Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate
If you could live to be 150 but had to follow a strict diet and exercise plan, would you do it?