JB001 - Paediatrician – A Doctor for Children
[b] To become
a paediatrician, you need a lot of education.
First, you must finish high school. Then, you study at a university for
four years. After that, you go to medical
school for another four years. Finally, you work in
a hospital for
three more years to learn about children’s health. It takes a lot of hard work,
but it is worth it.
[c]
Paediatricians do many things. They examine children
to make sure they are growing well. They give vaccines to
protect children from diseases. They also help parents understand how to take
care of their children. At
the end of the day, paediatricians feel happy because they help
families.
[d]
Paediatricians work in different places. Some work in clinics, and others
work in hospitals. Some even visit schools to check on children’s health. They
often work long hours, but they love their job. It’s a calling for
many people.
[e] A good
paediatrician is patient and
kind. They must be good at talking to children and parents. They also need to
be observant to
notice small changes in a child’s health. In a nutshell, they are very important in a
child’s life.
[f]
Paediatricians use special tools like
stethoscopes to listen to a child’s heart. They also use thermometers to check
if a child has a fever. Sometimes, they send children to a laboratory for
tests. All in all,
they use many skills to help children.
[g] If you
want to be a paediatrician, you must love children. You must also be ready to
study for many years. The
road is long, but it is a great job. Many paediatricians say they
love their work because they make a difference.
[h]
Paediatricians are very important in our society. They help children grow up
healthy and strong. Without
a doubt, they are heroes in their own way.
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Vocabulary
1.
paediatrician – a doctor for children
2.
education – learning and studying
3.
university – a school for higher education
4.
medical school – a school to become a doctor
5.
hospital – a place where sick people are
treated
6.
examine – to check carefully
7.
vaccines – medicine to prevent diseases
8.
clinics – small medical centers
9.
patient – able to wait calmly
10. observant – good at noticing things
11. tools – things used to do a job
12. stethoscopes – a tool to listen to the heart
13. thermometers – a tool to check temperature
14. laboratory – a place for scientific tests
15. society – a community of people
16. rewarding – making you feel happy and
satisfied
17. diseases – illnesses
18. growing – getting bigger or older
19. protect – to keep safe
20. difference – a change that makes things
better
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Expressions
1.
It’s not an easy job – The job is difficult.
2.
It takes a lot of hard work – You need to work very hard.
3.
At the end of the day – Finally, or in the end.
4.
It’s a calling –
A job you feel you must do.
5.
In a nutshell –
To say something simply.
6.
All in all –
Considering everything.
7.
The road is long – It takes a lot of time and effort.
8.
Without a doubt – Certainly, or definitely.
9.
Make a difference – To do something important.
10. Worth it – Something good that is worth
the effort.
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Discussion Questions
1.
Why do you think paediatricians are important?
2.
What qualities make a good paediatrician?
3.
Would you like to be a paediatrician? Why or why not?
4.
How do paediatricians help parents?
5.
What challenges do paediatricians face?
6.
Why is it important for children to have regular
check-ups?
7.
How do vaccines help children?
8.
What tools do paediatricians use, and why are they
important?
9.
How do paediatricians make a difference in society?
10. What would you
do if you were a paediatrician for a day?
11. How do
paediatricians help children feel less scared?
12. Why is patience
important for a paediatrician?
13. What other jobs
are similar to a paediatrician?
14. How do
paediatricians work with other doctors?
15. What advice
would you give to someone who wants to be a paediatrician?
16. How do
paediatricians help children with serious illnesses?
17. What do you
think is the hardest part of being a paediatrician?
18. How do
paediatricians help children in schools?
19. Why is it
important for paediatricians to be observant?
20. How do
paediatricians balance their work and personal life?
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True/False/Not Given
1.
Paediatricians only work with babies.
2.
You need to study for many years to become a
paediatrician.
3.
Paediatricians work only in hospitals.
4.
Paediatricians give vaccines to children.
5.
A stethoscope is used to check a child’s temperature.
6.
Paediatricians help parents understand how to care for
their children.
7.
Paediatricians do not need to be patient.
8.
Paediatricians often work long hours.
9.
Paediatricians are not important in society.
10. Paediatricians
make a difference in children’s lives.
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Complete the Blanks
1.
A paediatrician is a doctor who works with ________.
2.
To become a paediatrician, you must go to ________
school.
3.
Paediatricians give ________ to protect children from
diseases.
4.
A good paediatrician must be ________ and kind.
5.
Paediatricians use ________ to listen to a child’s
heart.
6.
Some paediatricians work in ________ or hospitals.
7.
Paediatricians help children grow up ________ and
strong.
8.
A ________ is used to check if a child has a fever.
9.
Paediatricians often feel ________ because they help
families.
10. Paediatricians
must be ________ to notice small changes in a child’s health.
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Answer Key
True/False/Not Given
1.
False
2.
True
3.
False
4.
True
5.
False
6.
True
7.
False
8.
True
9.
False
10. True
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Complete the Blanks
1.
children
2.
medical
3.
vaccines
4.
patient
5.
stethoscopes
6.
clinics
7.
healthy
8.
thermometer
9.
happy
10.
observant
