| Level | Topic | Speakers | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Blood Donations | Man | 01:16 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
What are some common situations when blood donations are needed? Have you ever donated blood, and if so, what was the experience like?
- Donating blood is a responsibility everyone should take seriously.
- People should be paid for donating blood.
- Fear of needles is a good reason not to donate blood.
- Blood donation rules should be the same in every country.
- Schools and universities should encourage students to donate blood.
- People who are afraid to donate should still be educated about its importance.
- It’s better to give blood to a local hospital than a national organization.
- Donating blood is more valuable than donating money.
- Healthy people should donate blood regularly.
Idioms
“have bad blood between people” = have bad or unfriendly feelings
“Oh, don’t invite Sarah and Amber to the party. There is a lot of bad blood between them, and I don’t want there to be problems.”
“be too rich for my blood” = something that is too expensive for you
“I really like that car, but it is way too rich for my blood.”
Listening Exercise
Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Vocabulary Practice
Try this activity to practice the vocabulary from the conversation:
Post-Listening Exercise
Have you ever donated blood? If so, what was your experience like? If not, what are reasons for not doing so (health condition, age, medical history, etc.)?
Online Investigation
Use the internet to answer these questions.
- What is the best way to prepare to donate blood?
- What are three reasons why people sometimes can’t donate blood?
- Is there an age requirement to donate blood in your city or country? If so, when can a person start donating blood?
- What things should you do (or not do) the day after you donate blood?