Concerns rise over excessive antibiotic use in UK food supply chain for hospitals and schools

admin 2023年12月3日

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Health & Lifestyle, Health & Lifestyle - Beginner

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。

Are antibiotics medicines that help us fight infections?
Can animals develop resistance to antibiotics if they are given too many of them?

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。

issue /ISH-oo/

[noun] – a topic or problem that is the subject of a discussion, debate, or dispute
The issue of climate change is a global concern.

discover /dih-SKUHV-er /

[verb] – to find something for the first time or to learn about something previously unknown
Christopher Columbus is famous for discovering America in 1492.

farming /FAHR-ming/

[noun] – the activity of cultivating land, raising crops, and breeding animals for food, materials, or other purposes
My grandfather has been involved in farming for decades, growing various crops.

government /GUHV-ern-muhnt/

[noun] – the group of people and institutions that make and enforce laws, administer public services, and govern a country or region
The government is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens.

strict /strikt /

[adjective] – demanding that rules, regulations, or requirements be followed precisely and without exceptions
The school has a strict policy against cheating on exams.

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。

Many people who care about their health and the well-being of animals are concerned about something important: the excessive use of antibiotics in animals like cows and pigs. This is especially worrying when it comes to providing food to schools and hospitals in the UK. Antibiotics are medicines that help us fight infections, but when they are used too much, they can become less effective. This is a problem not only for the animals but also for us, humans. When animals are given too many antibiotics, they can develop resistance to them, which makes these medicines less useful when we get sick. This is a worldwide issue, and it’s a big deal because we need these medicines to stay healthy. The Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics discovered that 10 major food suppliers in UK schools and hospitals disregard antibiotic use guidelines in animal farming. To safeguard these vital medicines and promote human and animal health, the government must establish and enforce strict rules for these companies, emphasizing collaboration among the government, food firms, and suppliers.

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。

Antibiotics are primarily used to enhance the taste of food in schools and hospitals.
The excessive use of antibiotics in animals does not affect their effectiveness.
Animals can develop resistance to antibiotics if they are given too many of them.
The Alliance to Save Our Antibiotics discovered that all food suppliers in UK schools and hospitals follow antibiotic use guidelines.
The article emphasizes the need for collaboration between the government, food firms, and suppliers to address the issue of antibiotic use.

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。

issue

discover

farming

government

strict

To maintain safety, the construction site enforces ______ safety measures for all workers.
We need to address the ______ of pollution to protect the environment.
I was excited to ______ a hidden treasure in the old chest.
______ is an essential part of the local economy, providing fresh produce to the community.
Citizens elect representatives to form a ______ that serves their interests.