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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Researchers presented new AI tools for tuberculosis care.
- They showed the tools in Copenhagen, Denmark.
- The conference was from 18 to 21 November.
- TB caused about 1.25 million deaths in 2024.
- Many people do not have easy tests nearby.
- The new tools are faster, cheaper and portable.
- One tool checks breath with a special mask.
- One tool listens to coughs on a smartphone.
- One tool maps villages to find hidden TB cases.
- One tool reads chest X‑rays for children.
Difficult words
- researcher — A person who studies something carefully.Researchers
- tuberculosis — A disease that affects the lungs.TB
- tool — An object that helps you do something.tools
- detect — To find or notice something.detection
- recover — To get better after being ill.recovering
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Discussion questions
- Why is it important to detect tuberculosis early?
- How do you think AI can help in healthcare?
- What do you feel about using technology for health?
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