Comprensión Oral

question 39

Short Answer

Comprensión oral.  Vas a escuchar un pasaje sobre la influencia de unas lenguas sobre otras. Antes de hacerlo, lee la lista de preguntas. Luego, escucha el pasaje y contesta las preguntas. Vas a escuchar el pasaje dos veces. Click here for audio. Toman palabras de otras lenguas los idiomas europeos?

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Definitions:

Heart Disease

A range of conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart defects.

Hypertension

A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, increasing the risk of heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases.

Decreased Immune Functioning

A reduction in the efficiency or efficacy of the immune system's ability to fight infections and diseases.

Stress Response

The body's way of reacting to stress, involving various physiological changes such as increased heart rate and heightened senses to prepare for a "fight or flight" response.