Ticks and Health Problems

蜱蟲與健康問題


Introduction

More people in the USA and Turkey are getting sick from ticks. Doctors want to stop these diseases with new rules and medicine.

美國與土耳其有更多人因為蜱蟲而染病。醫生希望透過新規定和藥物來阻止這些疾病。

Main Body

Ticks are moving to new places because the weather is warmer. In the USA, ticks cause Lyme disease and meat allergies. In Turkey, ticks cause a dangerous fever.

因為天氣變暖,蜱蟲正移居到新地點。在美國,蜱蟲會導致萊姆病和肉類過敏。在土耳其,蜱蟲會引起一種危險的高燒。

Scientists are making new vaccines. One vaccine from Pfizer works well. Other doctors are making new tests to find the sickness faster.

科學家正在研發新疫苗。輝瑞(Pfizer)的一款疫苗效果良好。其他醫生則在開發新的檢測方法,以便更快地發現疾病。

Some people do not trust vaccines. Also, the government may not give money for research. For now, people should use bug spray and wear special clothes. Use tweezers to pull ticks out of the skin.

有些人不信任疫苗。此外,政府可能不會提供研究資金。目前,人們應該使用驅蟲噴霧並穿著特製衣物。使用鑷子將蜱蟲從皮膚中拔出。

Conclusion

Ticks are a big problem now. But new vaccines and safe habits can keep people healthy.

蜱蟲現在是一個大問題。但新疫苗和安全習慣可以讓人保持健康。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Action' Connection

Look at how we describe solving a problem in this text:

  • Making \rightarrow new vaccines
  • Using \rightarrow bug spray
  • Wearing \terraformightarrow\terraform{ } ightarrow special clothes
  • Pulling \rightarrow ticks out

Simple Rule for A2: To talk about a solution, use: [Action Verb] + [The Object].

Examples from the text:

  • Doctors \rightarrow make \rightarrow tests.
  • People \rightarrow use \rightarrow tweezers.

🌍 Location words

Notice how the text moves from big places to small places: USA/Turkey \rightarrow New places \rightarrow The skin

When talking about health, start with the Country, then the Area, then the Body part.

Vocabulary Learning

disease (n.)
An illness that makes a person or animal sick
Example:The doctor is treating a dangerous disease.
vaccine (n.)
A medicine that stops you from getting a disease
Example:The vaccine helps keep people healthy.
research (n.)
The study of something to find new information
Example:Scientists do research to find a cure.
tweezers (n.)
A small tool used to pick up tiny things
Example:Use tweezers to remove the tick from your skin.
habits (n.)
Things that you do regularly
Example:Safe habits, like washing hands, are important.
Practice A2 words in a crossword
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