Cancer vaccines hope for the future (B1)

Answer key
Vocabulary matching
Fill the following gaps with the words on the left in the correct form.
1. vaccine A. when a disease spreads widely and affects many people.
The COVID-19 pandemic affected people all over the world.
2. research B. a substance that helps protect against a specific disease
The flu vaccine helps prevent the flu.
3. pandemic C. proteins that help fight off infections and diseases
Our bodies produce antibodies to help us stay healthy.
4. mRNA D. an abnormal lump of cells.
A tumour can sometimes be found in the body, and doctors may need to check if it's
harmful.
5. tumour E. the process of studying and learning about a particular topic
Scientists do research to find new ways to treat diseases.
6. advancements F. a type of genetic material that carries instructions for cells
MRNA helps cells make proteins that the body needs.
7. antibodies G. improvements or progress made in a specific field
Medical advancements have led to better treatments and care for patients.

After you watch (True/False)

1. A major drug company announced that cancer vaccines could be ready within the next T/F
ten months.
2. Research has sped up because of the knowledge gained from working on Covid vaccines. T/F
3. Research that would normally have taken 15 years happened in only 18 months because T/F
of the worldwide Covid emergency.
4. Covid vaccines are made using small amounts of the virus to make our bodies familiar T/F
with it.
5. Dr Paul Burton works for Moderna, one of the main Covid vaccine companies, and is also T/F
working on a cancer vaccine.
6. Scientists can make special cancer vaccines by taking a biopsy of a tumour from the T/F
patient.
Grammar Point
1. I need to make a decision about which university to attend.
2. Let's take a break and have a cup of tea before continuing with our work.
3. Don't forget to do your homework before the class tomorrow.
4. We should keep in touch even after we graduate.
5. Small acts of kindness can make a difference in someone's life.
6. After a long day, it's time to take it easy and relax.
7. She's my business partner in our new business venture.
8. Let's meet at the coffee shop on the corner for our study group.
9. I got stuck in a terrible traffic jam this morning.
10. I prefer strong coffee to start my day on a high note.