Free TOEFL Writing Lesson: TIPS System - Thematic Vocabulary - "casualty rate"

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THEMATIC VOCABULARY:

"casualty rate" 

Meaning: A different way to say "death rate."

Example: It is widely acknowledged that the telephone has reduced casualty rates throughout the world. 

Q. Which invention in the past century do you think is the most important: a) the airplane; b) the telephone; c) the automobile 

If someone requires urgent medical assistance, we can dial 911 immediately. It is widely acknowledged that the telephone has reduced casualty rates throughout the world. 

Your Turn! Answer the questions, using the vocabulary:

1. Why was the casualty rate so high in World War II?

2. Why do you think the casualty rate for some diseases has dropped so much in modern times?

3. In your opinion, which human-made situations are going to have the highest casualty rate in the next decade?

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