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16. Should we have the right to die? (English Vocabulary Lesson
Category: Education
Duration: 00:14:58
Publish Date: 2020-11-04 00:26:09
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On today’s episode, we will discuss the question should euthanasia or assisted suicide be legal? With New Zealand recently voting in support of an euthanasia  law, we will look at some of the arguments and debates surrounding the issue!

Transcript!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/11/04/16-should-we-have-the-right-to-die/

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VOCABULARY LIST

referendum (n) - a vote in which all the people in a country or area are asked to give their opinion about or decide an important political or social question

A nationwide referendum will be held to decide the issue

deliberately (adv) - intentionally; on purpose

He did it deliberately to annoy me

To relieve (v) - to make an unpleasant feeling, such as pain or worry, less strong

She was give painkillers to relieve the pain

Suffering (n) - physical or mental pain that a person or animal is feeling

War causes widespread human suffering

terminal (of a disease or illness) (adj) - leading to gradual death

She has terminal cancer

Compassionate (adj) - showing a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to help them

The public’s response to the crisis appeal was generous and compassionate

dignity (n) - calm, serious, and controlled behaviour that makes people respect you

I think everyone should be able to die with dignity

Burden (n) - something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about

My elderly mother worries that she is a burden to me

Physician (n) - a medical doctor, especially one who has general skill and is not a surgeon

My brother is a physician

incompatible (adj) - not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences

Maintaining high quality is incompatible with increasing output

Comprehension Questions

Q.What country voted in support of euthanasia recently?

A.New Zealand

Q.What is the euthanasia law called in that country?

A.End of Life Choice Act

Q.is the American Medical Association for or against euthanasia?

A.Against

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