dateline: 10 May 2017
Venezuela Releases Data on Health Crisis
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- reveal: to show something that was unknown before
- malaria: a fever caused by a parasite that is transmitted by mosquitos
- maternal: related to the mother
- shortage: not enough to meet the needs
- on the black market: via an illegal (underground) trading of goods
- crisis: a major danger or difficulty
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Venezuela Releases Data on Health Crisis
Comprehension Questions
- How long has it been since Venezuela released data about its nation’s health?
- What does the report say about mothers and babies?
- Why does the report mention thieves?
Discussion Questions: Due to this ongoing crisis, many mental health patients in Venezuela have been unable to access the medication that they need. Why is this a major health care concern for the country?
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2 Comments
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Alberto says:
If it is a shortage in the medicine supply it is only a matter of time that the number of deaths will increase sharply.
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Bijan says:
Dear Tara,
Firstly, I’m so sorry to hear bad news about Venezuela. I hope United Nations, its organizations and other countries to help Venezuela for resolving the problem.
Secondly, this week news is easy and very understandable even if it is long.
I could understand the subject of news without seeing the text in the first step.Thank you for choosing the best texts for students,