NHS England aims to end cervical cancer by 2040

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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 concern in your country?
Are you aware of any risk factors or common causes associated with 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。

cancer /KAN-ser/

[noun] – a serious disease that is caused when cells in the body grow in a way that is uncontrolled and not normal, killing normal cells and often causing death
Early detection is crucial to effectively treating cancer.

disease /dih-ZEEZ/

[noun] – (an) illness of people, animals, plants, etc., caused by infection or a failure of health rather than by an accident
The outbreak of the infectious disease spread rapidly through the community.

technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/

[noun] – (the study and knowledge of) the practical, especially industrial, use of scientific discoveries
Modern technology has revolutionized communication, making it easier to connect with people worldwide.

solve /solv/

[verb] – to find an answer to a problem
Scientists work tirelessly to solve complex equations in order to understand the universe better.

beat /beet/

[verb] – to defeat or do better than
Despite their underdog status, they managed to beat the reigning champions in the final match.

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 National Health Service (NHS) in England has a big plan to stop cervical cancer by 2040. They want to use new vaccines and tests to find this common disease less often. To do this, they need a good plan that includes new ways for vaccination and checking.

The NHS is working hard to get more people to join vaccination and checking programs. They are using new ideas and technology to solve problems that stop people from joining these important health programs. Everyone needs to work together to get rid of cervical cancer by 2040. Joining vaccination and checking programs is really important for this plan to work. The NHS in England has a strong plan to fight cervical cancer. They are using new vaccination and checking programs, following plans around the world. Their plan aims to make this disease much less common by 2040. This shows how important it is for everyone to help and use new ideas in healthcare to beat cervical cancer.

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 NHS in England plans to address tuberculosis (TB) with new vaccination and testing programs by 2040.
The NHS aims to utilize new vaccines and testing methodologies to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer.
The NHS aims to decrease cervical cancer incidence by neglecting vaccination and testing initiatives.
The NHS’s goal is to significantly decrease the prevalence of cervical cancer by 2040 through widespread participation in health programs.
The NHS’s plan to combat cervical cancer does not involve encouraging community participation in health programs.

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。

cancer

disease

technology

solve

beat

Advancements in medical __________ have significantly improved patient care and treatment outcomes.
Her dedication and hard work helped her __________ her personal record in the marathon.
He underwent chemotherapy to fight his __________.
The doctor diagnosed him with a rare genetic __________.
The detective used forensic evidence to __________ the mystery behind the crime.