Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What do you know about Pfizer?
- Did your government already secure vaccines for whole country’s population?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- prevent /pri-VENT/
- deal /deel/
- belief /bih-LEEF/
- issue /ISh-oo/
- obtain /uhb-TEYN/
[verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
Label the jars to prevent confusion.
[noun] – an agreement or an arrangement, especially in business
She got a good deal on her new house.
[noun] – the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true
His belief in his abilities gave him hope during difficult times.
[noun] – a subject or problem that people are thinking and talking about
As employers, we need to be seen to be addressing these issues seriously.
[verb] – to get something, especially by asking for it, buying it, working for it, or producing it from something else
They obtained their status now through hard work.
Article reading:
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Vaccine rations constraints prevent the Trump administration’s beliefs of getting a deal with Pfizer to buy extra 100 million doses of the firm’s coronavirus vaccines, the latest setback to increase vaccine production as the virus quickly spreads. Officials from the Trump administration and Pfizer verified that the two sides are solving the issues for the government to obtain the extra doses for distribution between April and June 2021. But the timing has been a sticking point, as the US clamors for delivery at the earliest while Pfizer considers the demand globally .
Health and Human Services Secretary for the company to produce 100 million more doses in spring. The federal government is negotiating with Pfizer to see how it can aid those manufacturing issues to get the additional 100 million doses. Azar stated that during an Operation Warp Speed news briefing, they’ve talked with them about what support is suitable to ensure extra doses.
Health and Human Services Secretary for the company to produce 100 million more doses in spring. The federal government is negotiating with Pfizer to see how it can aid those manufacturing issues to get the additional 100 million doses. Azar stated that during an Operation Warp Speed news briefing, they’ve talked with them about what support is suitable to ensure extra doses.
Comprehension Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- How many doses of vaccines are needed by the Trump’s administration?
- Who is Alex Azar?
- According to Alex Azar, what is the complicating part in the discussions with Pfizer?
- Why is the federal government negotiating with Pfizer?
- When is the extra doses expected to be distributed?
Discussion Questions:
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- Do you think that the Trump’s administration can secure the extra 100 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines?
- What do you think is the best way to help Pfizer regarding this matter?
- Do you think Pfizer can accommodate the demand for Covid-19 vaccines globally?
- Who do you think should be the first one to receive the first doses of Covid-19 vaccines? Why?
- Would you be willing to receive the first doses of Covid-19 vaccines?