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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