Упр.4 Юнит 5 Урок 7 ГДЗ English Кузовлев 10-11 класс
Speaking
- You are an exchange student. Your host parents are physicians. They would like to know how the health care system is organised in your country. Remember to:
- say what type of health care system you have in your country;
- say whether it is good or not;
- say if there is private medical care service in your country;
- say a few words about its good and bad points;
- give some examples of how the medical care service works;
- give some examples from your own experience.
You have to talk for 2 minutes. The teacher will listen to you until you have finished. Then she/he can ask you some questions.
- ROLE-PLAY
You and your foreign friend are talking about different social benefits people are usually entitled to in a welfare state.STUDENT CARD 1
Discuss the benefits that in your opinion are important and necessary and those that could be excluded from the system of social service. You begin the conversation. Remember to:
- name a benefit/benefits that is/are important and necessary;
- explain your point of view and give an example;
- name a benefit that can be excluded and explain your choice;
- agree or disagree with your friend’s point of view.
STUDENT CARD 2
Discuss the benefits that in your opinion are important and necessary and those that could be excluded from the system of social service. Listen to your friend’s opinion. Remember to:
- agree or disagree with your friend’s opinion;
- try to change your friend’s opinion if you do not agree;
- give examples of benefits that are important and of those that can be excluded;
- explain your choice.
Here is my talk about the health care system in my country.
In my country, we have a mixed health care system. There is a state medical service, which is available to most people, and there is also private medical care. In general, the system is quite good, because people can get help in hospitals and clinics, and emergency care is free. However, there are also some problems, such as long queues, not enough doctors in some places, and sometimes a lack of modern equipment.
Private medical care is more expensive, but it is usually faster and more comfortable. People can choose a doctor, make an appointment quickly, and get better service. On the other hand, not everyone can afford it.
For example, if a person feels ill, he or she can go to a local clinic and see a doctor. In serious cases, an ambulance can take the patient to hospital. Vaccinations, check-ups, and treatment for many diseases are also available.
From my own experience, I usually go to a polyclinic when I need a doctor. Once I had a bad cold, and the doctor prescribed medicine and gave me useful advice. So, I think our health care system has both advantages and disadvantages, but it helps people in many important situations.
As for social benefits, I think the most important ones are free education, pensions, unemployment benefits, and support for disabled people. These benefits are necessary because they help people live a normal life and protect those who are in a difficult situation. For example, unemployment benefits help a person survive while looking for a new job.
Some benefits could be excluded or reduced if they are not really needed, especially if they are too expensive for the state. For example, I think some extra privileges for rich people are not necessary. I agree that social support should be fair and should help those who really need it.
