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Zespół The Blue Tree
THE BLUE TREE
Health & Fitness
CEFR B2
Upper
Intermediate
warm up
Answer these questions. Listen to some model answers. Report back what you heard or report it back to your teacher.
| Do you think people sometimes trust new health trends too quickly? |
TRANSCRIPT
Yes, I think so. When something becomes a craze, people often forget to look at the risks. We should take these trends with a grain of salt because we don’t always know the knock-on effects. For me, new treatments can be a double-edged sword — they might help, but they can also cause problems we don’t see at first.
| Do you worry about the risks behind popular health products? |
TRANSCRIPT
A bit, yes. Sometimes the risks are intricate and not easy to understand. If a product leads to inadequate nutrition or people buy it from sketchy websites, that’s a real danger. I think we should wait for more proof about the real efficacy of such things before we trust them completely.
| Do you think people focus too much on quick solutions instead of healthy habits? |
TRANSCRIPT
Definitely. Quick fixes often look attractive because they promise fast perks, but they can affect important parts of our health, like the GI tract or even the retina. And when there’s a big boom in popularity, people sometimes follow the trend without thinking. I prefer slow, steady habits, not changes that might snowball into bigger issues.
part one
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the first part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚0:07 Under what brand names is semaglutide sold?
- ⌚0:26 What are the main uses people give Ozempic (semaglutide)?
- ⌚0:46 Why does the video describe semaglutide as a “double-edged sword”?
- ⌚ 1:13 To which drug class does semaglutide belong?
- ⌚1:37 How did Gila monsters help scientists create the drug semaglutide?
- ⌚2:08 What hidden “knock-on” effects (beyond glucose control) does semaglutide have on the body?
part two
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards before you watch the next part.
VIDEO
Watch the second part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚2:54 What substances does the video call “directing traffic,” and what does that mean?
- ⌚3:19 What is semaglutide supposed to do?
- ⌚3:50 How can semaglutide be especially useful for people with diabetes?
- ⌚4:50 Why is constant medical supervision especially important for someone using semaglutide alongside other glucose-lowering drugs?
part three
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the third part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚5:20 Which digestive organs are most affected by semaglutide?
- ⌚5:45 What side effects do diabetics get more often?
- ⌚6:21 Why should someone tell their doctor about semaglutide use before undergoing surgery?
- ⌚6:34 What does the video mean by “Ozempic babies”?
- ⌚6:56 How does semaglutide interact with other drugs, and can it affect their effectiveness?
part four
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the fourth part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚7:56 What serious health problems can semaglutide help prevent?
- ⌚8:42 How might semaglutide protect the body beyond lowering blood sugar and helping with weight?
- ⌚9:28 What possible benefits could semaglutide have for the brain?
part five
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the fifth part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚10:18 Is it proven that semaglutide causes permanent blindness?
- ⌚10:32 What is the name of the eye disease that can affect the retina?
- ⌚10:55 What should someone do before deciding to take semaglutide?
part six
KEY LANGUAGE
Go through the flashcards below. Make sure you understand all the words and expressions.
VIDEO
Watch the last part of the video.
COMPREHENSION
Answer these questions. Refer to the information from the video.
- ⌚11:18 How might semaglutide affect bones?
- ⌚11:38 What can people do to keep their bones healthy while using semaglutide?
- ⌚12:17 How can someone reduce the risks and get the most benefits from semaglutide?
POLL
DISCUSSION
Talking about food and diet
Alita and Pete are talking during their lunch break. They’ve just watched a video about Ozempic and want to share their thoughts on weight-loss medications and their possible risks.
Alita: You know, Pete, this Ozempic thing is getting a huge boom in popularity. Everyone seems to be talking about it.
Pete: Yeah, I noticed. But I think it’s a double-edged sword. It helps people lose weight, but we don’t know all the knock-on effects yet.
Alita: True. And some people take it only for cosmetic reasons, which sounds risky to me.
Pete: Exactly. I read that some users had problems because they didn’t use it under supervision. Others even bought it from sketchy websites.
Alita: Wow. And I guess that’s when small issues can snowball into something bigger.
Pete: Right. Plus, if the body doesn’t get enough nutrients, you can end up with inadequate nutrition or even a gaunt appearance.
Alita: So, it’s really a mixed bag, isn’t it? Helpful for some, dangerous for others.
Pete: I agree. Maybe the smart thing is to take all the hype with a grain of salt and focus on long-term healthy habits.
Alita: Yes. Let’s say it’s useful, but only when people are careful and well-informed.
OVER TO YOU
Discuss these questions.
 | Have you ever seen a health trend snowball into something very popular? What happened? |
| Do you think using strong medication for cosmetic reasons is acceptable? Why or why not? |
| Which risk factors would make you hesitate before trying a new treatment? |
| Do you believe online advice about health, or do you take it with a grain of salt? |
| Why do you think some people fall for sketchy websites when buying health products? |
DIVE DEEPER
Use the mind-map below to remember the key points from this lesson or to discuss this subject further.
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