Unlock RW 4 Unit 3 Reading 2

Read the title, introduction and topic sentences and decide what the article is about.

• It examines different sorts of public healthcare in different countries

• It focuses on private funding as it relates to healthcare.

• It criticizes government policies.

• It discusses the role of medication in healthcare.

Read the introduction again. Why do you think providing healthcare to all the citizens is complicated? Discuss with your partner.

(Read the 2nd paragraph)

In one model of public healthcare, the government pays for ______, _______ and ________.

In the second paragraph, what is given as the cause of a financial burden?

Answer explanation

life expectancy and cost rise

Which one means "despite"?

• consultation

• burden

• regardless

• treatment

Read the 3rd paragraph and write down the disadvantages of private healthcare.

Answer explanation

individual can't get the medical attention and diseased can spread quickly.

3rd paragraph

How do you read the word "deprived" and "preventative"?

Read the 4th paragraph. Which one means "earn money"?

• deducted from

• make a contribution

• driving up the cost

• make a profit

4th paragraph

What does the mixed system provide?

Answer explanation

flexibility and access to healthcare for all

Which one refers to a person?

• unemployment

• employee

• employ

• employed