1 . Directions: Fill in each blank with a proper word given in the box. Each word can be used only once. Note that there is one word that you do not need.
A. efficiently B. still C. equally D. balance E. drag
F. angle G. definitely H. make I. approach J. position K. allow |
We need more men in our hospital, not as doctors, but as nurses. Over the last few years, I have found that having male nurses is a real bonus, and they 1 have a place in our hospital. There are several reasons for wanting male nurses here, not only because half the population in our country is male. Men are excellent carers and are 2 good at taking care of others. In fact, many men take good care of their children, wives, parents, sisters, brothers, and even their nieces and nephews.
Another reason that men can 3 great nurses is that in general, men are physically stronger than women. Male nurses can help 4 heavy objects, or if, for example, a patient cannot move from the waist down, male nurses can help move the patient into a comfortable 5 . Also, male nurses can be a great help in keeping patients 6 while they receive painful treatment, such as when bandages covering wounds are changed. Another advantage to having male nurses is that they see things from a different 7 from women and bring a male way of thinking to problem-solving. This allows the hospital to work more effectively than if we only 8 problems one way. Having a mix of male and female nurses also helps create a fun atmosphere, which helps patients recover faster.
Currently, only 7% of our nursing staff are men; this number is far too low, and the problem requires correction. Having more male nurses will help create a positive 9 between male and female staff, and it will 10 patients the choice of a male or female carer. I am determined to take on more male nurses here at Central Hospital. I will be organizing an open day soon to allow interested young men to visit our hospital and find out more about nursing. Hopefully, we will have more male nurses in our hospital soon!
