T: It is the sign of WHO, World Health Organization. It is one of special organizations of the United Nations and it is also the biggest health organization among governments. Today, we will learn something about health system and organization.

Step II Reading (Cultural Corner)

Pre-reading

T: We have talked about how to keep healthy and if we get a health problem, what we should do. Do you notice that who pays the medical fees for you? Are the hospitals in our hometown owned by our country or privately owned?

S1: Our parents pay the medical fees for us.

S2: We also have health insurance.

S3: Some big hospitals such as People's Hospital belong to our country.

S4: There are a lot small hospitals, which are privately owned or owned by a group of people.

T: Good. We have our health care system. And what do you think of the other countries? Do you think they have the same system with ours? Now, please open your books and turn to page 9.

Fast reading

T: Read the passage quickly to get the structure of it. After reading, you can talk about it with your partners. You will have 6 minutes to do it.

Six minutes later.

T: OK, who can answer the question? Volunteer?

S: The first paragraph is a general introduction. It tells us different countries have different health care systems. The other three paragraphs discuss the health care systems in Britain, America and Canada.

T: Very good! Let's read it again to find out the differences of the three countries' health care systems.

Careful reading

T: Read the passage again carefully and fill in the table.

Show the table on the screen.