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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Single Answer ID: #43553 Short Kaiser
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In response to uncertain economic times and rising unemployment, Americans are cutting back on medical care including doctors, appointments, preventive tests and prescription drugs. According to a recent poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation. 47 percent of Americans report that a family member has sacrificed medical care because of the cost. More than one-third say they or a family member have delayed care, and 30 percent say they have skipped a recommended test or treatment. Short-term care cutbacks. However, could lead to more medical problems and higher spending in the long run. Forgoing necessary medications to treat chronic conditions or diseases could lead to more serious complications and even hospitalization.

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Option 2: "Delaying or skipping medical care can lead to complications and hospitalization."

Explanation: This option accurately reflects the main discussion of the text. It highlights the consequences of delaying or skipping medical care, which is explicitly stated in the text. The author warns that such actions could lead to more serious health issues and increased medical costs in the future, aligning perfectly with the text's thesis.

Option 1: "Cutting back on medical care is a solution to rising unemployment."

Explanation: This option misrepresents the text's main idea. The text discusses the negative consequences of cutting back on medical care due to economic pressures, rather than presenting it as a solution to unemployment. The phrase 'cutting back' is not framed as a solution but rather as a response to financial strain.

Option 3: "Sacrificing medical care saves you money."

Explanation: While the text mentions that Americans are cutting back on medical care due to costs, it does not suggest that sacrificing care is a way to save money. Instead, it emphasizes the potential long-term financial and health consequences of such sacrifices, making this option misleading.

Option 4: "People should treat chronic conditions or diseases diligently to avoid hospitalization."

Explanation: This option introduces a prescriptive statement that is not supported by the text. The text discusses the consequences of not treating chronic conditions but does not advocate for diligent treatment as a solution. It focuses on the repercussions of neglecting medical care rather than providing advice.

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