Lesson: Venice Faces Critical Shortage of GPs

Lesson

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Venice grapples with a crucial shortage of family doctors, launching an enticing campaign to attract global General Practitioners (GPs). Explore our English learning resource, delving into the vibrant initiative offering highly competitive incentives. Listen, read, and discover how Italy and Brazil respond, with monthly salaries ranging from €2,500 to €5,000. Engage with the unique appeal as Venice seeks healthcare professionals.

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Venice Faces Critical Shortage of GPs

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What is the video about?

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Transcript:

The city of Venice is facing a critical shortage of family doctors, and has launched a vibrant campaign titled doctor the most beautiful city in the world awaits you.
There are 44 positions available soon in the floating city. The regional government says it's providing highly competitive incentives to attract GPS from around the globe.
Doctors from Italy and Brazil have so far responded to the advert.
The average monthly salaries will range from two and a half thousand to five thousand euros net depending on the doctor's experience and the number of patients the reason for the need is because, almost all of the 44 family doctors in the city will reach the retirement age of 70 during the coming years.
vibrant - exciting; full of life and energy
awaits - is ready or waiting for (someone or something)
floating - situated on, or moving on, water
range - be between two particular amounts, sizes, etc.

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The city of Venice ______

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According to the video, ______

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Why is Venice facing a shortage of doctors?

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Fill in the gaps: vibrant, floating, awaits, retirement, range

The city of Venice is facing a critical shortage of family doctors, and has launched a campaign titled doctor the most beautiful city in the world  you.
There are 44 positions available soon in the city. The regional government says it's providing highly competitive incentives to attract GPS from around the globe.
Doctors from Italy and Brazil have so far responded to the advert.
The average monthly salaries will from two and a half thousand to five thousand euros net depending on the doctor's experience and the number of patients the reason for the need is because, almost all of the 44 family doctors in the city will reach the age of 70 during the coming years.

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