Dr. Nicole Saphier and the New Health Job

May 6, 2026, 20:01

Introduction

President Donald Trump wants Dr. Nicole Saphier to be the Surgeon General. Two other people did not get the job before her.

Main Body

Dr. Saphier is a doctor. She works with X-rays. She wants America to be healthy. But some old messages show she disagreed with the President. She said the President was wrong about some medicines and autism. She also wanted to see more medical tests for him. She also said bad things about other leaders. She said the government hid information about a sickness called measles. She also said the President and Elon Musk did not act professionally.

Conclusion

The White House still wants Dr. Saphier for the job because she is a good doctor.

Learning

🟢 The 'Action' Word

Look at how we describe people in this story. We use simple words to show what they do or want.

The Pattern: Person $\rightarrow$ Action/Want

Examples from the text:

She $\rightarrow$ works (with X-rays)
She $\rightarrow$ wants (America to be healthy)
She $\rightarrow$ said (bad things)

Why this helps you: To reach A2, stop worrying about long sentences. Just pick a person (Subject) and a simple action (Verb).

Quick Tip: Notice how "works" and "wants" have an -s at the end. We do this when we talk about one person (She/He).

I want $\rightarrow$ She wants
I work $\rightarrow$ She works

Vocabulary Learning

President (n.)

The person who leads a country.

Example:The President signed the new law.

Surgeon (n.)

A doctor who performs operations.

Example:The surgeon performed a heart operation.

X-rays (n.)

Images taken by a special machine to see inside the body.

Example:The doctor took X-rays of the broken arm.

autism (n.)

A condition that affects how a person thinks and talks.

Example:She learned that autism can make social interaction difficult.

measles (n.)

A contagious disease that causes a rash and fever.

Example:The child had measles and was isolated at home.

government (n.)

The group that runs a country.

Example:The government announced new health policies.

professionally (adv.)

In a way that shows skill and knowledge.

Example:He answered the questions professionally.

disagreed (v.)

Did not agree.

Example:She disagreed with the plan.