The INTELLECTUALS

Some useful vocab:

1. Proportional growth - increase in percentage

2. Reach a low - fall to the lowest figure

3. Along with - together with

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Dear girls and women,

Enjoy the beauty of life, smile, and shine! Leave all the burdens to us, men—we’ve got this. Today is all about you!

Happy Women’s Day!

Some useful vocab:

1. To allocate money to - spend money on

2. To enhance efficacy - improve effectiveness

3. To undergo trials - go through tests

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Advantages/Disadvantages essay:

Health services are a basic necessity. However, private companies have made them quite costly for ordinary individuals.

Do the advantages of private health care outweigh its disadvantages?


Health care is an essential service, yet private companies have made it increasingly expensive for the average person. While the costs of private health care can be significant, its benefits in terms of quality and innovation far outweigh the drawbacks.

One major disadvantage of private health care is its high cost, which makes medical services inaccessible to many people. Firstly, the prices of pharmaceutical products have surged because companies allocate substantial amounts of money to marketing rather than reducing production costs. It is now common to see celebrities endorsing medications, which further increases their prices. Secondly, private clinics charge significantly higher fees than public hospitals, where treatment is often free. This is partly due to the higher salaries of medical professionals in such clinics. Consequently, low-income individuals may struggle to afford necessary treatment, leading to potential health inequalities.

Nevertheless, the higher costs associated with private healthcare can be justified by the superior quality of service it provides. Pharmaceutical companies invest heavily in research and development, leading to more effective and safer medications. Unlike some drugs produced at lower costs, privately funded medications undergo extensive clinical trials to minimize side effects and enhance efficacy. Additionally, private clinics attract highly skilled doctors by offering competitive salaries, which motivates them to deliver better patient care. In contrast with public hospitals, which are often overcrowded and understaffed, private facilities provide faster treatment and personalized attention, resulting in better health outcomes.

In conclusion, despite the financial burden it places on ordinary individuals, private health care plays a crucial role in advancing medical research and improving treatment quality.

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Some useful vocab:

1. To secure a job - to successfully gain employment

2. To specify - to explain smth exactly

3. To disclose - to make smth known publicly

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