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Teacher Notes
Level: B2 C1
Sector: medicine, nursing, other
Medical Area: symptoms, diseases and conditions, other
Student worksheet
Part 1: Vocabulary
You’re going to watch a video about a piece of wearable technology. Before you watch, match the words and definitions.
1. sensor | a) excessive production of perspiration |
2. agitation | b) cause to become less dangerous |
3. wearable | c) place where appliances, lights and thermostats are controlled by computers |
4. tracker | d) science of using machines which are controlled by computers |
5. (to) escalate | e) device that records something that is present or has changed |
6. nursing intervention | f) able to be put on like clothing |
7. (to) de-escalate | g) electronic device that records information about your physical activity |
8. robotics | h) become stronger or more serious |
9. smart home | i) worry and anxiety |
10. hyperhidrosis | j) actions that nurses take in the care of a patient |
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