Writing 4

Task for today Friday, 14th May

Presentations

69 - 78
11 - 20

Listening to each speaker, you will have to give your comments.

Submit your ASSIGNMENT 1
Writing tips: paragraph writing (topic sentence, supporting sentences, concluding sentence)
Basic paragraph structure

Today's topic
American Stroke Association
May is American Stroke Month and High Blood Pressure Awarenss Month. Stroke rates could go down if more people controlled their high blood pressure.

KIT 2 (Overlapping)

STEP 2
1 Brain cells start to die when blood flow to the brain stops, because they do not receive the nutrients and oxygen they need to survive. Quick access to medical care is critical to survive and recover from a stroke. Thanks to advances in immediate stroke treatment, the mortality rate from strokes has declined in recent years.

2 The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) in the U.S. conducts and supports research into the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of neurological disorders and stroke. There are a lot of different stroke symptoms, and the type observed depends on the type of stroke that has occurred. There are a number of major general signs and symptoms of a stroke: numbness or weakness of the face, arms or legs; trouble with speaking and understanding (aphasia); vision loss; difficulty walking; confusion; dizziness; loss of coordination and balance (ataxia); and severe headache.

3 When someone shows symptoms of a stroke, a physician will promptly evaluate his or her medical history and immediately perform brain imaging tests, such as a CAT scan and MRI. Prompt treatment, including blood flow recovery to the brain and patient stabilization, is essential. The overall stroke treatment process may include medications, surgery and rehabilitation.

ASSIGNMENT: What are the risk factors of stroke? What should we do to prevent stroke? Do you have any good ideas to do so? Please discuss how to prevent stroke. You should use more than 200 words. If you can, please type it. Deadline to submit is Friday, June 5th.

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