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📖 Script
Saliva tests are becoming an interesting topic in the medical world. These tests are easier and less invasive than blood tests. Scientists are hopeful they can use saliva to find out if someone has cavities, infections, or even cancer. This could make health checks simpler for many people. Imagine going to the dentist and just giving a small sample of saliva instead of having a needle in your arm.
However, there are still some issues to solve before saliva tests can be used everywhere. One big problem is that insurance companies do not usually cover the cost of saliva tests. This means that people would have to pay for these tests themselves, which can be expensive. Without insurance coverage, many people might decide not to use this option.
Another challenge is that scientists need to make sure the tests are very accurate. Right now, they are still working on improving the tests so they can be as reliable as possible. If the tests are not precise, they might give wrong results. This could lead to unnecessary worry or even missing a serious health issue.
Despite these challenges, the future of saliva tests looks promising. Researchers are working hard to overcome the obstacles. If they succeed, saliva tests could become a common tool for doctors and dentists. They could help detect health problems early, which is very important for effective treatment.
Overall, saliva tests could change the way we think about health checks. They might make it easier for people to take care of their health with less stress and discomfort. But for now, there is still work to be done to make them widely available and trusted.
📝 Vocabulary
- potential: the possibility of something happening
例文: “This new technology has the potential to change the world.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- great potential
- untapped potential
- potential benefits
可能性 - obstacle: something that makes progress difficult
例文: “They faced many obstacles in starting their new business.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- major obstacle
- overcome obstacles
- significant obstacle
障害 - insurance: a system of protection against loss or harm
例文: “It is important to have health insurance.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- health insurance
- insurance policy
- insurance coverage
保険 - accurate: correct and true in every detail
例文: “The information in the report is accurate.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- highly accurate
- accurate measurement
- accurate data
正確な - reliable: able to be trusted or depended on
例文: “He is a very reliable employee.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- reliable source
- reliable information
- reliable method
信頼できる
✏️ Grammar Point
Conditional Sentences Type 1 – “If they succeed, saliva tests could become a common tool for doctors and dentists.”
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💡 使用場面
(会話やビジネスの設定で、条件が満たされた場合の結果を話すときに使用します)
📝 使用例文
“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”
❓ Listening Questions
- True/False: Saliva tests are currently covered by most insurance companies.
- MCQ: What is one advantage of saliva tests over blood tests?
a) They are more expensive
b) They are less invasive
c) They require more equipment
d) They take longer to process - MCQ: What is a major challenge for the widespread use of saliva tests?
a) Lack of interest from doctors
b) Difficulty in getting accurate results
c) High demand from patients
d) Long waiting time for results
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- False
- b) They are less invasive
- b) Difficulty in getting accurate results
📚 Reading Questions
- What are saliva tests used to detect?
- Why are saliva tests not widely used yet?
- What does the word “reliable” mean in the context of medical tests?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- Cavities, infections, and cancer
- Because they are not covered by insurance and need to be more accurate
- Able to be trusted or depended on
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
唾液検査は、血液検査に比べて簡単で侵襲性が低いため、医学界で注目されています。虫歯や感染症、さらにはがんの早期発見につながる可能性があります。しかし、保険適用の欠如や精度の向上が必要なため、普及にはまだ課題があります。日本でも、医療費削減や患者の負担軽減が期待されますが、技術の信頼性向上と保険制度の整備が求められます。今後、研究が進めば、国内外での医療慣習に大きな影響を与えるかもしれません。
