【ペットの治療費、英国で問題に】最強の英語インプット講座 23/05/24

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②理解度チェックのクイズにチャレンジ
③覚えたい英単語をリストで確認
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まずは読んでみよう

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is looking into the veterinary sector because of concerns about high costs for pet owners. They started investigating after getting feedback from 56,000 people about issues like high prices and lack of clear cost information. The veterinary market, worth around £5.7 billion, is mostly controlled by a few big companies, which might be making profits too high. The CMA is checking if rules need to be updated and if actions like setting maximum fees should be taken. They also noted problems like pet owners treating veterinary staff badly because of the high fees. The British Veterinary Association wants better rules and more clarity on costs.

理解度チェッククイズ

What prompted the UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to investigate the veterinary sector?
A) Pet owners' complaints about the quality of veterinary care.
B) Concerns over high costs and lack of price transparency.
C) Reports of veterinary malpractice.
D) Request from veterinary schools for funding.

What issues are being specifically addressed by the CMA's investigation?
A) The effectiveness of veterinary treatments.
B) The large market share controlled by a few companies.
C) Pet owners' dissatisfaction with pet food quality.
D) The environmental impact of veterinary practices.

What outcome is the British Veterinary Association hoping for from the CMA investigation?
A) Increased subsidies for pet owners.
B) Stricter penalties for abusive pet owners.
C) Better regulations and clearer cost information.
D) A reduction in the number of veterinary practices.

ピックアップ英単語を覚えよう

1. authority - 権力や正式な権限、特に決定を行う能力。

2. concerns - 心配事や問題。

3. issues (問題) - 議論や対処が必要な事項。

4. transparency (透明性) - 明確で理解しやすい状態や品質。

5. profits (利益) - 経済活動から得られる収益。

6. maximum (最大限) - 可能な限りの最大量や程度。

7. fees (料金) - サービスや活動に対して支払う金額。

8. noted (注目された) - 注意を払われた、観察された。

9. treat (扱う) - ある方法で対応する、特に人に対して。

10. clarity (明確性) - 明瞭さ、わかりやすい状態。

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