Don't Like the Dentist?

10/10/2020 4:12:00 PM

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Do you know?

  • The first known dentist was Hesy-Re who was an Egyptian scribe from 2600 BC. There’s not too much known about him, but his tomb inscription states “The greatest of those who deal with teeth, and of physicians” which is the first hard evidence that someone focused on teeth.
  • Starting from 1530, books about teeth and dentistry were written and published to help educate the earliest dentists. These books talked about everything from good oral hygiene, to extracting and drilling teeth and putting in gold fillings.

Let's learn more about seeing the dentist in the following passage!

FACT: In 1866, Lucy Beaman Hobbs became the first licensed female dentist.

Lucy Beaman Hobbs. Image: twitter.com

Listen and choose the correct answer.

  • What is the one adjective used to describe the feeling when thinking about the dentist?
  • What can you usually get for free after going to the dentist?

According to the audio, the adjective used to describe some people's feelings when thinking about the dentist is _________.

  • shivery
  • worried
  • nervous

What can you usually get for free after going to the dentist?

  • Candies
  • Toothbrush
  • Voucher for a free dental checkup

Complete the text you are listening to by dragging the correct word to each blank.

Many people do not like going to the . Just thinking about the dentist makes some people . But going to the dentist is not all that bad.

In fact, going to the dentist is a good thing! It is important to have a dentist your mouth is clean and healthy. Plus, you usually get a new for free!

If you do not like going to the dentist, tell someone in the office. They can give you ideas to feel more . Going to the dentist is something you have to do, but feeling about it is not! 

Read and answer the following questions.

The child is scared of seeing the dentist. Image: parkavepd.com

Many people do not like going to the dentist. Just thinking about the dentist makes some people nervous. But going to the dentist is not all that bad.

In fact, going to the dentist is a good thing! It is important to have a dentist make sure your mouth is clean and healthy. Plus, you usually get a new toothbrush for free!

If you do not like going to the dentist, tell someone in the office. They can give you ideas to feel more comfortable. Going to the dentist is something you have to do, but feeling scared about it is not! 

Source: Mobymax Reading Skills Informational G1

According to the passage, what is true about going to the dentist?

  • All people feel worried before going to the dentist.
  • You can always get a free toothbrush after going to the dentist.
  • A visit to the dentist turns out to be not as bad as many people thought.
  • Going to the dentist is not necessary.

The word 'scared' in paragraph 3 is closest in meaning to _______.

  • afraid
  • delighted
  • courageous
  • fearless

Put the right word in each blank. The sentences are from the text.

  1. Many people do not like going to the . Just thinking about the dentist makes some people . 
  2. In fact, going to the dentist is a good thing! It is important to have a dentist your mouth is clean and healthy. Plus, you usually get a new for free!
  3. If you do not like going to the dentist, tell someone in the office. They can give you ideas to feel more . Going to the dentist is something you have to do, but feeling about it is not! 

Put the right word in each blank. These are new sentences for words in the text. 

  1. Visit your twice a year for a check-up.
  2. Rachel had always been of heights.
  3. Consider using an electric , which removes plaque more effectively than a traditional one.
  4. all the windows are closed.
  5. Despite my repeated assurances, Rob still looked very .
  6. A working environment will increase productivity.