16. Should we have the right to die? (English Vocabulary Lesson

<p><strong>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!</strong></p> <p><strong>Transcript!! - https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2020/11/04/16-should-we-have-the-right-to-die/</strong></p> <p><strong>CONTACT US!!</strong></p> <p><strong>INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/)</strong></p> <p><strong>Twitter - @thinkenglishpod</strong></p> <p><strong>GMAIL: [email protected]</strong></p> <p><strong>BLOG: thinkinginenglish.blog</strong></p> <p><strong>VOCABULARY LIST</strong></p> <p><strong>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</strong></p> <p><em>A nationwide referendum will be held to decide the issue</em></p> <p><strong>deliberately (adv) - intentionally; on purpose</strong></p> <p><em>He did it deliberately to annoy me</em></p> <p><strong>To relieve (v) - to make an unpleasant feeling, such as pain or worry, less strong</strong></p> <p><em>She was give painkillers to relieve the pain</em></p> <p><strong>Suffering (n) - physical or mental pain that a person or animal is feeling</strong></p> <p><em>War causes widespread human suffering</em></p> <p><strong>terminal (of a disease or illness) (adj) - leading to gradual death</strong></p> <p><em>She has terminal cancer</em></p> <p><strong>Compassionate (adj) - showing a strong feeling of sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others and a wish to help them</strong></p> <p><em>The public’s response to the crisis appeal was generous and compassionate</em></p> <p><strong>dignity (n) - calm, serious, and controlled behaviour that makes people respect you</strong></p> <p><em>I think everyone should be able to die with dignity</em></p> <p><strong>Burden (n) - something difficult or unpleasant that you have to deal with or worry about</strong></p> <p><em>My elderly mother worries that she is a burden to me</em></p> <p><strong>Physician (n) - a medical doctor, especially one who has general skill and is not a surgeon</strong></p> <p><em>My brother is a physician</em></p> <p><strong>incompatible (adj) - not able to exist or work with another person or thing because of basic differences</strong></p> <p><em>Maintaining high quality is incompatible with increasing output</em></p> <p><strong>Comprehension Questions</strong></p> <p><strong>Q.What country voted in support of euthanasia recently?</strong></p> <p><strong>A.New Zealand</strong></p> <p><strong>Q.What is the euthanasia law called in that country?</strong></p> <p><strong>A.End of Life Choice Act</strong></p> <p><strong>Q.is the American Medical Association for or against euthanasia?</strong></p> <p><strong>A.Against</strong></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-english/support</a>

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