Strong Bacteria on Farms

May 13, 2026, 00:00
ChinaHealth

Introduction

Farmers use too many medicines on animals and plants. This makes bacteria strong. These strong bacteria can make people sick.

Main Body

Farmers give medicine to pigs and chickens. Now, many pigs have strong bacteria. These bacteria move through the air to houses. They also stay on meat in shops. Some countries have rules. Denmark has good rules. The USA and China have different rules. The world wants to collect better information, but farmers still buy more medicine. Workers can wear masks to stay safe. They can also use special clothes. But these things cost money. Many workers are poor and cannot go to the doctor.

Conclusion

Too much medicine on farms is a big danger. We need strict rules to protect workers and everyone.

Learning

πŸ’‘ THE 'CAN' PATTERN

In this text, we see the word can used to talk about things that are possible. For a beginner, this is the fastest way to start making your own sentences.

How it works: Person/Thing + can + Action

Examples from the text:

  • Bacteria β†’\rightarrow can β†’\rightarrow make people sick.
  • Workers β†’\rightarrow can β†’\rightarrow wear masks.

πŸ›’ SHOPPING LIST: USEFUL WORDS

WordSimple Meaning
Too manyMore than we need
StrictVery strong rules
PoorNo money

🌍 COUNTRY NAMES

Notice how we use the word the with some countries but not others:

❌ China β†’\rightarrow (No 'the') βœ… The USA β†’\rightarrow (Always use 'the') ❌ Denmark β†’\rightarrow (No 'the')

Vocabulary Learning

farmers (n.)
People who work on farms
Example:Farmers grow crops and raise animals.
medicine (n.)
A substance used to treat illness
Example:Medicine helps people recover from illness.
animals (n.)
Living creatures like pigs and chickens
Example:Animals such as pigs and chickens live on farms.
plants (n.)
Living things that grow in soil
Example:Plants need sunlight, water, and soil to grow.
bacteria (n.)
Tiny living organisms that can make people sick
Example:Bacteria can be harmless or cause sickness.
strong (adj.)
Having power or ability to do something
Example:Strong bacteria can make people sick.
sick (adj.)
Not healthy, feeling ill
Example:If you are sick, you should see a doctor.
pigs (n.)
Farm animals that eat food and live in pens
Example:Pigs are fed grains on the farm.
chickens (n.)
Birds raised for eggs and meat
Example:Chickens lay eggs that people eat.
air (n.)
The invisible mixture of gases we breathe
Example:The air in the barn is warm and dusty.
houses (n.)
Buildings where people live
Example:Workers live in houses near the farm.
meat (n.)
Food from animals
Example:Meat is sold in shops for cooking.
shops (n.)
Places where goods are sold
Example:Shops sell meat and other goods.
rules (n.)
Guidelines that people follow
Example:Rules help keep farms safe.
masks (n.)
Covers for the face to protect from germs
Example:Workers wear masks to stay safe.
doctor (n.)
A person who treats people who are ill
Example:A doctor can treat a sick person.
danger (n.)
A risk or threat to safety
Example:Too much medicine is a danger to health.
strict (adj.)
Very firm and demanding
Example:Strict rules are needed to protect workers.
protect (v.)
To keep safe from harm
Example:We must protect workers from harmful bacteria.
everyone (pron.)
All people
Example:Everyone should follow the rules.