Choose the correct answer

1. He still suffers from a rare tropical disease which he ……….. while in the Congo.

a) contracted b) gained c) infected d) received

2. Malaria is …………. by the female mosquito.

a) broadcast b) sent c) transmitted d) transported

3. The school is half empty as a serious epidemic of measles has broken ………. .

a) down b) in c) out d) up

4. Several ………… of malaria have been reported.

a) cases b) doses c) occurrences d) types

5. He ……….. a rare disease when he was working in the hospital.

a) caught b) infected c) suffered d) took

6. The doctor examined him carefully and ………… influenza.

a) concluded b) decided c) diagnosed d) realised

7. Some diseases ………….. quickly from one person to another.

a) catch b) get about c) move d) spread

8. Tropical diseases are comparatively ………… in Poland.

a) few b) rare c) scarce d) slight.

9. The ………. last thing I want now is to catch a cold.

a) extremely b) most c) utterly d) very

10. She couldn’t go out because she had a ………… cold.

a) flowing b) leaking c) running d) streaming

11. The local medical officer reported a serious ………. of food-poisoning.

a) event b) incident c) outbreak d) state

12. It’s a good idea to see your doctor regularly for ………. .

a) a control b) a check-up c) an investigation d) a revesion

13. We thought she was over the worst of her illness, but yesterday she had a …. .

a) come-back b) relapse c) relaxation d) reversion

14. I can never touch lobster because I am …………. to shellfish.

a) allergic b) infected c) sensible d) sensitive

15. It was an incurable disease, which can even lead to a …………. outcome.

a) mortal b) deadly c) lethal d) fatal

II. Listening

Pre-listening

1. What is the most effective way to stop the spread of disease? Express your personal opinion.

2. Read the list of some diseases and tick the diseases that can be prevented by hand washing. The first one has been done for you.

While-listening

1. Now listen about medical emergencies and fill the chart:

2. The last recommendation you are not supposed to hear. Write the option that is likely to be mentioned.

3. Now read all recommendations related to using public bathrooms and check your suggestion.

Experts say that people using public bathrooms should dry their hands with a paper towel and use the towel to turn off the water. They also advise using the paper towel to open the bathroom door before throwing the towel away.

After-listening

Answer the comprehension questions in the written form:

1. What is the most effective way to stop the spread of disease?

2. How many lives could be saved each year if people washed their hands more often?

3. Name three diseases that can be prevented by hand washing.

4. Why does hand washing prevent sickness?

5. Describe the most effective way to wash the hands.