US suffers shortages of cancer drugs

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Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Is cancer a common health condition worldwide?
Can certain lifestyle factors increase the risk of developing cancer?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

face /feys/

[verb] – If you face a problem, or a problem faces you, you have to deal with it
She will face a challenging test tomorrow, but she is studying hard to prepare for it.

demand /dih-MAND/

[noun] – a need for something to be sold or supplied
The popular toy was in high demand during the holiday season, and stores quickly sold out of stock.

necessary /NES-uh-ser-ee/

[adjective] – needed in order to achieve a particular result
Wearing a helmet is necessary for your safety while riding a bike.

expert /EK-spurt/

[noun] – a person with a high level of knowledge or skill relating to a particular subject or activity
The expert on the TV show gave helpful advice on how to decorate your home.

reserve /ri-ZURV/

[noun] – a supply of something, such as money or fuel, that you are not using, but that is available if you need it
The store has a reserve of extra supplies in case they run out of stock.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

The US is currently facing a major problem concerning the availability of cancer drugs like carboplatin and cisplatin. The shortage is caused by factory closures, quality concerns, and increased demand for alternative drugs. As a result, patients have to wait longer for treatment and sometimes travel far for it. Around 100,000 US patients are affected by the shortage, and it worries them that they will not get the necessary medication.

The shortage is worsened by the high cost of generic drugs and more people getting cancer. Drug companies prioritize profit and may not make these important medicines. Importing drugs temporarily helps, but we need a long-term solution. Experts suggest the government and private companies work together by setting aside reserves of important medicines and giving incentives to good pharmaceutical companies. This will ensure a stable supply of cancer drugs for patients.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

The US is currently experiencing a shortage of cancer drugs like carboplatin and cisplatin.
The shortage of cancer drugs is only caused by factory closures.
Patients don’t need to wait longer for treatment due to the drug shortage.
The shortage of cancer drugs affects about 100,000 US patients.
The shortage of cancer drugs has no impact on patients’ access to necessary medication.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

face

demand

necessary

expert

reserve

There is a growing ______ for organic food as more people become conscious of their health and the environment.
Studying is _________ to do well on the exam and achieve good grades.
The team will ____ a tough opponent in the championship match, but they are determined to give their best and win.
The national park has a _______ of fresh water that is used to support wildlife during dry seasons.
We consulted an ______ to get professional advice on our legal matter.