Jesy Nelson Wants Better Health Tests for Babies

May 15, 2026, 10:11
UKHealth

Introduction

Jesy Nelson is a famous singer. She has twin daughters. The girls have a serious illness called SMA1. Jesy wants doctors to test all new babies for this illness.

Main Body

The girls have SMA1. This illness makes their muscles weak. They cannot walk or hold their heads up. They also have trouble breathing and eating. Jesy wants to change the law. She wants doctors to use a blood test for all babies. This test finds the illness early. Early medicine helps the babies stay healthier. Jesy met with important government leaders in January and April. She also works with a group called SMA UK to help other families.

Conclusion

Jesy uses her fame to help other children. She also takes care of her daughters every day.

Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Pattern

Look at how we describe what people want or do in the text:

  • Jesy wants to change the law.
  • Jesy wants doctors to test babies.
  • She works with a group.

The Rule: When we talk about one person (He, She, Jesy), we add an -s to the action word.

  • I want →\rightarrow She wants
  • I work →\rightarrow She works
  • I help →\rightarrow She helps

🛠️ Simple Word Pairings

To reach A2, connect a Person to a Thing using simple words:

  • Famous →\rightarrow singer
  • Serious →\rightarrow illness
  • Important →\rightarrow leaders
  • Early →\rightarrow medicine

Tip: Put the describing word first, then the object.

Vocabulary Learning

singer (n.)
a person who sings
Example:The singer sang a beautiful song.
twin (n.)
two people born at the same time
Example:He is a twin.
daughter (n.)
a female child of parents
Example:She has a daughter who loves to play.
illness (n.)
a disease that makes you sick
Example:The illness made her feel tired.
muscle (n.)
a body part that moves
Example:The muscle in my arm hurts.
weak (adj.)
not strong
Example:The weak wind blew through the trees.
walk (v.)
to move on foot
Example:They walk to school every day.
breathing (n.)
the act of inhaling and exhaling
Example:Her breathing was slow after the run.
eating (n.)
the act of taking food
Example:Eating healthy food is good for you.
law (n.)
a rule made by government
Example:The law says you must wear a seatbelt.
blood (n.)
fluid that circulates in the body
Example:Blood carries oxygen to the body.
test (n.)
an examination to find something
Example:The test will check your knowledge.
early (adj.)
before the usual time
Example:He arrived early for the meeting.
medicine (n.)
a substance used to cure illness
Example:Medicine can help cure a cold.
help (v.)
to give assistance
Example:I will help you with your homework.
family (n.)
a group of related people
Example:The family went on a picnic.
care (v.)
to look after or protect
Example:You should care for your plants.
everyday (adj.)
occurring or used daily
Example:I do this everyday.
important (adj.)
having great value or significance
Example:It is important to be on time.
government (n.)
the group that makes rules for a country
Example:The government makes rules.
leader (n.)
a person who leads a group
Example:The leader spoke to the crowd.
group (n.)
a number of people or things together
Example:The group studied together.
change (v.)
to make something different
Example:We need to change the plan.
met (v.)
to meet someone
Example:I met a friend yesterday.
work (v.)
to do a job or activity
Example:She works at a school.
other (adj.)
different from the one mentioned
Example:Other people also like this.
children (n.)
young people who are not adults
Example:Children play in the park.
use (v.)
to employ something
Example:Use a pencil to write.