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RFK Jr. is in charge of vaccines. What now?

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B1

CEFRレベル

1,575

Total Words

587

Unique Words

5/10

難易度

Vocabulary Diversity 37%

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In terms of budget, the largest federal

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department in the US isn't the

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Department of Defense. It's this one,

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the Department of Health and Human

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Services. Its purpose is to enhance the

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health and well-being of all Americans.

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And as of February 13th, it's being run

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by this man. There's no vaccine that is,

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you know, safe and effective. Robert F.

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Kennedy Jr. He became a political force

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over the last 2 years with a promise to

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make America healthy again. But before

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his confirmation, over 22,000 doctors

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signed a letter urging the Senate not to

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confirm him. The letter called Kennedy

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unqualified and actively dangerous due

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to his long history spreading

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misinformation about

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vaccines. Today, he says, "I'm

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supportive of vaccines with a qualifier.

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Key Vocabulary (12)

you A1 pronoun

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people A1 noun

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

research A1 noun

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

health A2 noun

Health refers to the state of being free from illness or injury, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being. It is used to describe how well a person's body or mind is functioning overall.

federal A2 adjective

Relating to a system of government where power is shared between a central authority and individual states. It describes laws, agencies, or taxes that apply to the entire country rather than just one local area.

department B2 adjective

A specialized division or branch within a larger organization, such as a government, business, or university, that focuses on a specific area of work or study. It is used to organize complex systems into manageable units based on function or expertise.

vaccine B2 noun

A substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against one or several diseases. It is typically prepared from the causative agent of a disease or a synthetic substitute and is administered to prevent future infection.

secretary A1 noun

A secretary is a person who works in an office and performs administrative tasks. Their job typically includes answering phones, typing documents, and organizing meetings for a manager or an organization.

"The secretary is important."

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