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Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- What knowledge or information do you have about ‘cancer’?
- Can you mention any risk factors or common causes associated with cancer that you’re aware of?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- launch /lawnch/
- worldwide /wurld-WAHYD/
- overcome /oh-ver-KUHM/
- determined /dih-TUR-mind/
- strategy /STRAT-i-jee/
[verb] – an event to celebrate or introduce something new
The company will launch its innovative product next month at the trade show.
[adjective] – existing or happening in all parts of the world
The company’s product launch received widespread attention and was marketed and distributed worldwide, reaching consumers in over 100 countries.
[verb] – to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something
The team worked hard to overcome the challenges they faced during the project.
[adjective] – wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you
He showed determined effort in pursuing his dreams.
[noun] – a long-range plan for achieving something or reaching a goal, or the skill of making such plans
The company developed a comprehensive marketing strategy to expand its market share in the upcoming year.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
The National Health Service (NHS) in England has launched a big plan to stop cervical cancer by 2040, joining worldwide efforts against this common disease. To achieve this goal, they are using modern vaccines and tests to greatly decrease how often cervical cancer is found each year. This is a big step that needs a complete and well-thought-out plan, including new methods for vaccination and screening.
The NHS is working hard to get more people involved in vaccination and screening programs. They are using new ideas and technology to overcome problems that stop people from taking part in these important healthcare programs. Getting rid of cervical cancer by 2040 needs everyone to work together. Taking part in vaccination and screening programs is really important for this plan to succeed. The NHS in England is taking a strong and organized approach, showing a determined and complete plan to deal with cervical cancer. This includes using the latest vaccination and screening programs and following global plans, all aimed at reducing how common this disease is by 2040. The NHS’s comprehensive approach signifies a determined strategy to address cervical cancer. By implementing advanced vaccination and screening programs aligned with global initiatives, they aim to significantly reduce the disease’s prevalence by 2040. This underscores the importance of collective efforts and innovative healthcare approaches to overcome the challenges associated with cervical cancer.
The NHS is working hard to get more people involved in vaccination and screening programs. They are using new ideas and technology to overcome problems that stop people from taking part in these important healthcare programs. Getting rid of cervical cancer by 2040 needs everyone to work together. Taking part in vaccination and screening programs is really important for this plan to succeed. The NHS in England is taking a strong and organized approach, showing a determined and complete plan to deal with cervical cancer. This includes using the latest vaccination and screening programs and following global plans, all aimed at reducing how common this disease is by 2040. The NHS’s comprehensive approach signifies a determined strategy to address cervical cancer. By implementing advanced vaccination and screening programs aligned with global initiatives, they aim to significantly reduce the disease’s prevalence by 2040. This underscores the importance of collective efforts and innovative healthcare approaches to overcome the challenges associated with cervical cancer.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- What is the goal set by the NHS in England regarding cervical cancer, and by when do they aim to achieve it?
- What methods is the NHS planning to use in order to reduce the occurrence of cervical cancer?
- Why is the plan to eradicate cervical cancer considered a significant step by the NHS?
- How does the NHS plan to encourage more people to participate in vaccination and screening programs?
- Why is it crucial for everyone to participate in vaccination and screening programs for the NHS’s plan to be successful?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you or someone you know taken part in vaccinations or screening programs for cancer? If yes, how did it impact your or their thoughts about staying healthy? If not, what could encourage people to join these important healthcare programs?
- Have you or someone you know faced challenges when trying to join healthcare programs such as vaccination or cancer screenings? If yes, how did these difficulties influence their decision about healthcare? If not, can you think of reasons why people might avoid participating in these programs, and what solutions could help overcome these challenges?
- Do you think making vaccination or screening programs more known and accessible can reduce cancer cases?
- How can the NHS’s goal to end cervical cancer by 2040 by using vaccination and screening programs help other countries fight diseases? What can we learn from this big healthcare goal?
- How might the NHS’s goal of ending cervical cancer by 2040 change how people think about staying healthy? What should society do to help achieve this goal?