New Vaccine to Stop Cancer
防止癌症的新疫苗
Introduction
The University of Oxford and Moderna made a new vaccine. This vaccine helps people who might get cancer because of their family history. Tests start this summer.
牛津大學與 Moderna 開發了一款新疫苗。這款疫苗能幫助那些因家族病史而可能罹患癌症的人。測試將於今年夏天開始。
Main Body
Some people have a problem with their DNA. This problem gives them a high risk of cancer in the colon or ovaries. The vaccine teaches the body to find and kill bad cells before they become cancer.
有些人的 DNA 存在問題，這使得他們患結腸癌或卵巢癌的風險很高。該疫苗會教導身體在壞細胞變成癌症之前，就將其發現並予以清除。
Moderna and Cancer Research UK help with this work. First, doctors want to find the right amount of vaccine. They also want to make sure the vaccine is safe for people.
Moderna 與英國癌症研究中心（Cancer Research UK）協助此項工作。首先，醫生希望找出正確的疫苗劑量，同時也要確保該疫苗對人體是安全的。
This vaccine might work for many types of cancer. If it works, doctors can use this method to stop other types of cancer too.
這款疫苗可能對多種癌症有效。如果成功，醫生可以使用此方法來防止其他類型的癌症。
Conclusion
Doctors are testing the vaccine now. They will do more tests in 2027.
醫生目前正在測試該疫苗，並將在 2027 年進行更多測試。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Power' of Can and Might
In this story, we see two words that talk about the future and possibility. For an A2 learner, knowing the difference is key.
1. Might (Maybe/Not Sure) We use might when we are guessing. It is not 100% certain.
- Example: "This vaccine might work for many types of cancer."
- Meaning → It is possible, but we don't know for sure yet.
2. Can (Ability/Power) We use can when something is possible because of a skill or a tool.
- Example: "Doctors can use this method to stop other types of cancer."
- Meaning → They will have the power/ability to do it.
Quick Pattern Guide:
- Uncertainty → Might
- Ability → Can
Words to remember from the text:
- Safe (Not dangerous)
- Right amount (The correct size/number)