Ebola Virus in Africa
非洲的伊波拉病毒
Introduction
A dangerous virus called Ebola is spreading. It is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
一種名為伊波拉的危險病毒正在傳播。它出現在剛果民主共和國和烏干達。
Main Body
Doctors have no medicine or vaccines for this virus. They must keep sick people alone to stop the spread. The virus is in many cities and towns.
醫生目前沒有治療這種病毒的藥物或疫苗。他們必須將病人隔離以防止傳播。這種病毒已遍布許多城市和小鎮。
War makes the work hard. Armed groups stop doctors from helping people. There are not enough masks or gloves for the workers. Many countries do not give enough money.
戰爭使得工作變得困難。武裝團體阻止醫生救助民眾。工作人員缺乏足夠的口罩或手套。許多國家沒有提供足夠的資金。
Some people do not believe the virus is real. They do not go to the hospital. Some people attack the doctors. They also touch dead bodies, and this spreads the virus.
有些人不相信這種病毒是真實存在的。他們不去醫院。有些人甚至攻擊醫生。他們還會觸摸屍體，這導致了病毒的傳播。
Conclusion
The virus is still spreading. The world needs more money and trust to stop it.
這種病毒仍在傳播。世界需要更多資金與信任才能將其阻止。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 THE POWER OF "NOT"
In this text, we see how to say "no" or "missing" using do not and no. This is a key skill for A2 English.
1. Use "No" for things you don't have (Nouns)
- No medicine → 0 medicine
- No vaccines → 0 vaccines
2. Use "Do not" for things people don't do (Actions)
- Do not believe → ❌ trust
- Do not go → ❌ travel to
Quick Comparison Table
| Word | Use it for... | Example from Text |
|---|---|---|
| No | Things/Objects | "no medicine" |
| Do not | Actions | "do not believe" |
Note: Use "not enough" when you have some, but you need more.
- Not enough money (Some money, but not enough).