Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- prolong /pruh-LONG/
- infirmary /in-FUR-muh-ree/
- ward /wawrd/
- workforce /WURK-fawrs/
- secure /si-KYOOR/
[verb] – to make something last a longer time
Avoid using your device while charging to prolong its battery life.
[noun] – an office especially in a school where someone can receive medical care
I suggest you go to the infirmary immediately if you’re not feeling well.
[noun] – one of the areas into which a city or town is divided, having its own elected political representative or its own organizations for managing services
XYZ company’s headquarters is located in Toshima Ward in Tokyo.
[noun] – the group of people who work in a company, industry, country, etc.
The company boasts a highly capable workforce.
[verb] – to get something, sometimes with difficulty
They failed to secure a permit from the local authorities.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
Japan’s government has prolonged its COVID-19 vaccination financial aid until the end of November this year. The support is extended to infirmaries or hospitals that increased their vaccination numbers, or those that have special immunization programs. Furthermore, small to medium-sized businesses will receive the same assistance. All of the country’s 1,741 municipalities and Tokyo’s 23 wards aim to finish the vaccination of the elderly aged 65 and above by the end of July. The extension is to achieve Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s target of completing the shots for the workplace and younger generation by October or November.
Financial support in the workforce can reach up to ¥1000 per shot to set up vaccination venues. Small to medium-sized companies have to secure doctors to conduct vaccinations—with the help of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry—whereas large firms start their own initiatives. The same support measure is applied to university and vocational schools if they organize vaccinations for local residents.
Financial support in the workforce can reach up to ¥1000 per shot to set up vaccination venues. Small to medium-sized companies have to secure doctors to conduct vaccinations—with the help of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry—whereas large firms start their own initiatives. The same support measure is applied to university and vocational schools if they organize vaccinations for local residents.
Discussion Questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What financial support have you received from your government?
- Aside from the financial aid, what other kind of assistance has your government provided during this time of the pandemic?
- Would you rather be vaccinated in a venue or within your company’s or school’s premises? Why?
- Is it possible for the government to achieve its target of completing the vaccination by the end of November?
- What precautionary measures should the people still do even when vaccinated?
Summarization
Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.
Describe:
Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.
- support
- furthermore
- target
- conduct
- vocational