B1 中级 English 4:40 670 单词 Educational

How exactly do inhalers work? - Anna Rothschild

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B1

CEFR 等级

670

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340

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Vocabulary Diversity 51%

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Early 20th century writer, Marcel Proust, finished his magnum opus

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“In Search of Lost Time” from bed—

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in a cork-lined room to keep allergens out.

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Proust suffered from severe asthma.

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At the time, there weren’t great treatments.

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When breathlessness set in,

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he’d burn powders that filled the space with smoke and fumes.

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Or, for a quick fix, he’d smoke a doctor-recommended anti-asthma cigarette.

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Key Vocabulary (21)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

air A1 noun

The invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and which humans and animals breathe. It also refers to the open space above the ground or the general atmosphere of a place.

chronic B2 verb

Describes a condition, habit, or situation that persists for a long time or recurs frequently. It is most commonly used in medical contexts for long-term illnesses or to describe deep-seated social and economic problems.

medication B2 verb

To treat a person or animal with medicine, or to provide a drug to alleviate symptoms and manage health conditions. It describes the professional act of administering healthcare substances or the personal act of self-treating a condition.

asthma A1 noun

Asthma is a medical condition that makes it hard for a person to breathe. It often causes coughing, wheezing, and a tight feeling in the chest.

"The asthma is important."

used A1 noun

Describes an item that has been owned or utilized by someone else before being sold or given to another person. In shopping, it usually refers to second-hand goods that are cheaper than brand-new ones.

"The used is important."

mist A1 noun

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

"The mist is important."

oxygen A1 noun

A gas with no color, taste, or smell that is necessary for all human and animal life. It makes up about 21 percent of the Earth's atmosphere and is essential for the process of breathing.

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