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Pre-reading questions:
- Do people in your country use common methods to relieve muscle pain or skin issues?
- Can ancient practices still be important in today’s world?
Vocabulary:
- sauna /SAW-nuh/
- twig /twig/
- interest /IN-ter-ist/
- demand /dih-MAND/
- benefit /BEN-uh-fit/
[noun] – a small room, often with wood attached to the walls, that is heated to a high temperature, usually with steam
After the workout, I relaxed in the sauna to help my muscles recover.
[noun] – a small, thin branch of a tree or bush, especially one removed from the tree or bush and without any leaves
The children collected twigs to build a small fort in the backyard.
[noun] – the feeling of wanting to give your attention to something or of wanting to be involved with and to discover more about something
She has a strong interest in photography and takes pictures every weekend.
[noun] – the desire or need for a product or service
There is a high demand for electric cars due to their environmental benefits.
[noun] – advantages or positive effects gained from something
Regular exercise has many health benefits, including improved mood and fitness.
Article reading:
True or False:
- The “weyba tis” treatment is becoming popular among young people in Addis Ababa.
- The treatment involves sitting in a sauna while covered in oil and salt.
- The heat in the “weyba tis” treatment is adjusted by air conditioning.
- The treatment uses smoke from burning twigs and herbs to create heat.
- Early research confirms that the weyba tree has proven to have health benefits for humans.
Fill in the blanks:
sauna | twigs | interest | demand | benefits |
- Many hotels have a __________ for guests to unwind.
- The store increased its stock to meet the growing __________ for the popular toy.
- He used __________ to start the fire in the campfire pit.
- The new policy offers several __________ to employees, such as extra vacation days.
- The book sparked his __________ in ancient history.