Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- How is the progress of vaccination programs in your country?
- Are you already vaccinated? Please tell me more about it.
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- financial /fahy-NAN-shuhl/
- benefit /BEN-uh-fit/
- municipality /myoo-nis-uh-PAL-i-tee/
- set up /SET-uhp/
- venue /VEN-yoo/
[adjective] – relating to money
The organization offers financial assistance to students.
[verb] – to be helped by something
How can we benefit from doing yoga?
[noun] – a city or town with its own local government, or the local government itself
The municipality has banned smoking since last year.
[phrasal verb] – to place or erect something in position
Help me set up the tent.
[noun] – the place where a public event or meeting happens
We’re still choosing the perfect venue for the wedding.
Article reading:
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Japan has extended its financial support for the COVID-19 vaccinations until the end of November 2021. The aid applies to clinics and hospitals with an increased number of vaccinations and those that have special programs. Small to medium-sized businesses also benefit from this assistance. The country’s 1,741 municipalities and Tokyo’s 23 wards are aiming to finish the vaccination of the elderly aged 65 and above by the end of July. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga targets to use the extension to complete the shots for the workers and younger generation by October or November.
Financial aid for businesses can reach up to ¥1000 per shot to set up vaccination venues. The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry is assisting small to medium-sized businesses to look for doctors that can conduct vaccinations to their employees. Meanwhile, larger companies have their own initiatives. University and vocational schools are also welcome to the financial assistance if they organize local vaccination programs.
Financial aid for businesses can reach up to ¥1000 per shot to set up vaccination venues. The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry is assisting small to medium-sized businesses to look for doctors that can conduct vaccinations to their employees. Meanwhile, larger companies have their own initiatives. University and vocational schools are also welcome to the financial assistance if they organize local vaccination programs.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- Until when has Japan extended its financial aid for COVID-19 vaccinations?
- Aside from hospitals, what else benefits from the financial assistance?
- What is Prime Minister Suga’s target?
- Up to how much financial support can businesses get per shot?
- What government organization is helping small to medium-sized businesses look for doctors?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What financial assistance has your government provided you?
- How else does your government help its citizens during this time of pandemic?
- Would you choose to be vaccinated in a venue or within your company’s or school’s premises? Why?
- Will the government reach its target of completing the vaccination by the end of November?
- How can people stay safe from the virus despite being vaccinated?