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英語ニュース教材：’Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health’（Intermediate レベル）

 

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🎧 Audio

📖 Script

In London, doctors are trying a new program to help people with money problems. This program is designed to see if getting advice about financial issues can improve a person’s health. Many people are affected by financial stress, which can lead to physical and mental health problems. The idea is that by reducing financial worries, a person’s overall well-being can improve.

Doctors, also known as GPs in the UK, are usually the first people to see when someone is unwell. They are often asked to help with health-related issues. Now, some GPs in London are taking on a new role. They are part of a trial where they can refer patients to financial advisors. These advisors can help people understand their financial situation better and give advice on managing money, debts, and benefits.

One of the patients, Sarah, shared her experience. She had been struggling with debts and was feeling very stressed. This stress had started affecting her health. Her GP suggested she talk to a financial advisor through this new program. After getting advice, Sarah learned how to manage her debts better and felt more in control. As a result, she began to feel less stressed and healthier.

The program aims to help people like Sarah, who might not know where to go for financial advice. By providing this service through GPs, it is hoped that more people will get the help they need. This could be especially beneficial for those who might feel embarrassed or unsure about seeking financial advice on their own.

The trial is still ongoing, but the early signs are promising. If successful, this model could be expanded to more areas, helping many more people. Combining health and financial advice in this way could be a significant step forward in holistic care, addressing both mind and body for better overall health.

📝 Vocabulary

  • trial: a test to see if something works
    例文: “The new medicine is currently in trial to test its effectiveness.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • clinical trial
    • trial period
    • trial run
    試み、実験
  • financial: related to money matters
    例文: “She received financial support from her family.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • financial aid
    • financial crisis
    • financial advisor
    財務の、金融の
  • stress: a state of mental or emotional strain
    例文: “He was under a lot of stress at work.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • stress level
    • stress management
    • stress relief
    ストレス、緊張
  • advisor: a person who gives advice in a specific field
    例文: “She works as a financial advisor.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • financial advisor
    • legal advisor
    • personal advisor
    助言者、アドバイザー
  • holistic: considering a whole system, not just parts of it
    例文: “They took a holistic approach to solve the problem.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • holistic approach
    • holistic health
    • holistic development
    全体的な、総合的な

✏️ Grammar Point

Present Continuous Tense – “Doctors are trying a new program to help people with money problems.”

文法の日本語補足を見る
現在進行形は、今まさに行われている行動を示す

💡 使用場面

現在進行形は、今まさに行われていることや、近い未来に予定されていることを表すときに使います。

📝 使用例文

“例: In a meeting, you might say: ‘We are discussing the budget for the next quarter right now.’”

❓ Listening Questions

  1. True/False: The program in London aims to help people with their health issues by providing financial advice.
  2. MCQ: What is the role of GPs in this new program?
    a) They provide medical treatment only.
    b) They refer patients to financial advisors.
    c) They offer financial loans.
    d) They manage patients’ money directly.
  3. MCQ: What did Sarah experience after receiving financial advice?
    a) Increased stress about her debts
    b) No change in her health
    c) Improved health and less stress
    d) More difficulty managing her finances
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
  1. True
  2. b)
  3. c)

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What is the main aim of the new program being trialed in London?
  2. Why might some people feel embarrassed to seek financial advice on their own?
  3. What does the word “holistic” imply in the context of health care?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
  1. To see if financial advice can improve health
  2. They might feel embarrassed or unsure about their financial situation.
  3. Considering the whole system, not just parts of it

🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

ロンドンのGP（一般開業医）が試験的に実施している新しいプログラムは、経済的な問題が健康に与える影響を調査することを目的としています。多くの人々が経済的なストレスに苦しんでおり、それが身体的・精神的健康に悪影響を及ぼしています。このプログラムは、GPを通じて金融アドバイザーに相談する機会を提供し、健康と金融の両面で支援することを目指しています。今後、このモデルが成功すれば、より広い地域に展開され、多くの人々に恩恵をもたらす可能性があります。日本でも、経済的不安が健康に与える影響に注目し、同様の取り組みが検討される可能性があります。

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rpq9y2gq0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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