Understanding the NHS and healthcare systems

A printable worksheet for conversation-based English lessons.

Difficulty: Intermediate B1 / 英検® 2級

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Nina and Raj talk about the NHS in the UK. They discuss how it works, its funding, and the need for private insurance.

Nina:	Hi, Raj! How are you today?
Raj:	I'm good, thanks. I was just reading about the NHS. Do you know much about it?
Nina:	Yes, a bit. The NHS is the National Health Service in the UK. It provides healthcare for everyone, and most ________ are free.
Raj:	That sounds great! But if it's free, how is it paid for?
Nina:	It's ________ by taxes. People in the UK pay part of their ________ to support it.
Raj:	Interesting. So, do people still need health ________?
Nina:	Not always. Some people get private insurance to see a doctor more quickly, but the NHS covers most things.
Raj:	I see. It sounds like a good system. Is it easy to get an ________?
Nina:	It can be busy, but you can usually book one. For ________, hospitals are open 24/7.

Nina:	Hi, Raj! How are you today?
Raj:	I'm good, thanks. I was just reading about the NHS. Do you know much about it?
Nina:	Yes, a bit. The NHS is the National Health Service in the UK. It provides healthcare for everyone, and most services are free.
Raj:	That sounds great! But if it's free, how is it paid for?
Nina:	It's funded by taxes. People in the UK pay part of their salary to support it.
Raj:	Interesting. So, do people still need health insurance?
Nina:	Not always. Some people get private insurance to see a doctor more quickly, but the NHS covers most things.
Raj:	I see. It sounds like a good system. Is it easy to get an appointment?
Nina:	It can be busy, but you can usually book one. For emergencies, hospitals are open 24/7.