Social Distancing and COVID-19 Reading Comprehension

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Задание 19

Question: State TWO goals of social distancing mentioned in the passage?

Answer:

The passage mentions the following goals of social distancing:

  1. Reduce transmission.
  2. Lessen the number of cases happening.

Задание 20

Question: What is social distancing according to the passage?

Answer:

According to the passage, social distancing means staying away from others to reduce close contact, which helps stop the spread of diseases.

Задание 21

Question: Why do you think the following members of society are more vulnerable to COVID-19?

  • Elderly
  • Persons with pre-existing health conditions

Answer:

  • Elderly: The elderly may have weaker immune systems and are more likely to have underlying health conditions, making them more susceptible to severe illness from COVID-19.
  • Persons with pre-existing health conditions: People with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory illnesses are at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 because their bodies may be less able to fight off the infection.
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Задание 22

Question: Suggest TWO ways in which COVID-19 could be spread in schools.

Answer:

  1. A sick person comes to school and spreads the virus.
  2. Students eat without washing their hands.

Задание 23

Question: Suggest ONE good personal hygiene habit that helps stop the spread of COVID-19. Give a reason for your answer.

Answer:

Habit: Washing hands before eating.
Reason: All the germs will be washed off the hands, so I do not get sick while I eat.

Задание 24

Question: Even though COVID-19 is not as common now, suggest TWO reasons why we should still practice social distancing.

Answer:

  1. Avoid getting the flu from other people with it.
  2. (This answer requires more context from the passage to provide a specific reason. Generally, social distancing can help prevent the spread of other respiratory illnesses, even if COVID-19 is less prevalent.)
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