Alexander Fleming and the lucky mistake that changed medicine
A short biography of Alexander Fleming and the discovery of penicillin; students read for key dates and events, then talk about antibiotics today.
B1Adults45 minBiography
About this lesson
A B1 reading lesson (biography). Graded texts with key words, comprehension questions and printable versions.
- Level
- B1
- Skill
- Reading
- Type
- Biography
- Students
- Adults
- Time
- About 45 minutes
- Topic
- Health & medicine
- Activities
- Key words, Speaking / writing task, Reading text, Gap-fill, Multiple choice, Matching
- Key words
- bacteria, infection, wound, mould, antibiotic, by accident, mass-produce, resistant
- Access
- Premium
By the end, students can
- Follow the main events and dates in a biography
- Understand words connected to illness, infection and medicine
- Discuss the use of antibiotics and important discoveries