Monthly Archive: January 2018
Hospital to allow anonymous childbirth
Vocabulary: parameters – any factor that defines a system and determines (or limits) its performance In handling this situation, we have to follow the parameters set by the company. biological – related by blood He is my biological father. desolate – bleak/gloomy Stories about war, hunger and poverty make me feel desolate. Stork’s cradle was established in May 2006 at Jikei Hospital in Kumamoto city. It is a baby deposit box where women having unwanted or unexpected pregnancies can safely leave their children. Ten years after it was established, Jikei hospital has become known for taking care of abandoned babies and has plans to expand their services by allowing desperate…
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Hospital to allow anonymous childbirth
Pre-reading questions: How do you feel about mothers abandoning their children? How can the government help abandoned children? Vocabulary: pioneer – one of the first people to do something important The company has been a pioneer in the car industry since 1950. abandon – left without needed care, support and protection The twins were abandoned by their mother. adopt – to take care of someone’s child as your own legally She was adopted at an early age. unwanted – no longer wanted or desired They are attracting unwanted attention from the media. biological parent – someone’s natural father or mother It was her dream to meet her biological parents….
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Hospital to allow anonymous childbirth
Pre-reading questions: How many children do you want to have in the future? Do you think it’s easy to take care of children? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: drop box [noun] – a box or basket where you can safely leave something Please put the gift in the drop box outside the house. infant [noun] – a baby or a very young child It is difficult to take care of infants. allow [verb] – to let someone do something My mother allows me to go anywhere alone. anonymously [adverb] – in secret I always give gifts anonymously. adopt [verb] – to legally take another person’s child as your own family…
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