Cambridge A2 Key
A2 Key - Reading Multiple Choice Exercise 8
Read the text and then choose the best answer for each question.
Flying Doctors in Australia
Flying Doctors in Australia are very special. They help people in isolated places because Australia is big with many remote areas. There are many areas that are far from cities and the usual clinics and hospitals. They have few doctors. This is why Flying Doctors are important. Flying Doctors fly in planes and take medical help to these remote places. This is the most important thing that they do. They see people who are sick or hurt. They can also take people to hospitals in cities.
One health official, Diane Abbott, says a lot about this. She says, "Flying Doctors are heroes. They bring hope to far places." She tells us how they help in emergencies. "They save lives," Diane says. "Without them, many people would suffer."
Flying Doctors use small planes and these planes can land on short runways. They carry medicines and medical tools. They also have equipment for emergencies. The service started many years ago. It was an idea by Reverend John Flynn. He wanted to help people in remote places. Now, the service helps thousands every year.
Flying Doctors also teach people about health. They show them how to stay healthy. They visit schools and communities and do phone calls and video calls with people far away. They share important health information.
Diane Abbott says, "They do more than just treat people. They are part of our community." Her words show how important Flying Doctors are. They are a big help in Australia's remote areas.
