Nicola / England 
Would you volunteer for medical experiments?
Hello, my name is Nicola and I'm from England. And my question is, would you volunteer for medical experiments?
It's a very good question, indeed. I'm not sure that I would, actually. I don't think that I would volunteer. However, having said that, if I was in a situation where I was quite ill and the treatment that I'd been given hadn't worked, and I had a last resort to volunteer for this new experiment, this new drug, should I say, to volunteer in the experiment, as a last resort, I probably would try . So I probably would try that
But volunteering just for the sake of volunteering, I can honestly say that I wouldn't do that. I don't really like modern medicine anyway. So for me it would be going against my own personal beliefs. So you tell me, would you volunteer for a medical experiment?
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volunteer for medical experiments
Meaning: Offer to take part in tests or research for medicine without being forced.
Examples:
- She decided to volunteer for medical experiments to help research.
- Some people volunteer for medical experiments to earn money.
indeed
Meaning: Used to show strong agreement or to emphasize something.
Examples:
- It is indeed a beautiful day.
- Indeed, I agree with your opinion.
having said that
Meaning: Even though what I just said is true, there is another point to consider.
Examples:
- I don’t like spicy food. Having said that, I enjoyed the curry.
- It’s a small car. Having said that, it’s very comfortable.
quite ill
Meaning: Very sick; not healthy.
Examples:
- He was quite ill after eating spoiled food.
- She felt quite ill and had to lie down.
treatment
Meaning: Medical care to help someone get better.
Examples:
- The doctor gave me treatment for my back pain.
- She is getting treatment for her broken arm.
should I say
Meaning: Used to correct or explain something in a different way.
Examples:
- He is very active, or should I say, hyper.
- It was surprising, or should I say, shocking.
as a last resort
Meaning: The final option when nothing else works.
Examples:
- We used the generator as a last resort.
- As a last resort, she called her parents for help.
just for the sake of
Meaning: Only for the purpose of; without a serious reason.
Examples:
- He called me just for the sake of chatting.
- They went to the park just for the sake of fresh air.
I can honestly say
Meaning: I truly believe; I am telling the truth.
Examples:
- I can honestly say that was the best meal I’ve ever had.
- I can honestly say I did my best in the game.
going against my own personal beliefs
Meaning: Doing something that is opposite to what a person believes is right.
Examples:
- Working on that project felt like going against my own personal beliefs.
- She refused the job because it was going against her own personal beliefs.
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