Read the text again and correct the mistakes in the sentences

Work in pairs and answer the questions.

1. Which facts from the text did you know before? Which facts did you find surprising?

2. What would happen if they never invented the microscope?

 

BUMRUNGRAD INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL

Before you watch

1. Work in groups. You’re going to watch a video about Bumrungrad International Hospital in Thailand. Look at the photos and discuss the questions.

1. Is this hospital big or small?

2. What countries are their patients from?

3. What diseases do they specialize in?

4. Do they use the latest technologies and innovations there?

5. What languages do you think the staff can speak?

While you watch

2. Watch the video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYg-N-qrXTs) and check your ideas in Ex. 1.

Watch the video again and answer the questions.

1. How many doctors work in this hospital?

2. What do they focus on in their work?

3. How many tests and evaluations does the check-up include?

4. When can you get the results of your check-up?

5. How much does the check-up cost?

6. How many operating theatres are there in the hospital?

7. How many tests a year do they perform in their laboratory?

 

After you watch

Work in pairs. Student A is the US resident who needs some medical treatment but doesn’t have enough money. Student B is the person who has just come back from Thailand where he was on observation in Bumrungrad International Hospital. Look at the information on the cards below and spend a few minutes preparing what you are going to say.