Ebola Virus in Congo and Uganda
剛果與烏干達的伊波拉病毒
Introduction
A dangerous virus called Ebola is in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. More than 200 people died.
一種名為伊波拉的危險病毒出現在剛果民主共和國與烏干達，已有 200 多人死亡。
Main Body
The virus came from wild animals. Most sick people live in the Ituri province. Some people also have the virus in Uganda.
這種病毒源自野生動物。大多數患者居住在伊圖里省。烏干達也有部分人士感染了這種病毒。
Many people are afraid. They do not trust doctors. They go to religious leaders instead. This is dangerous because they get help too late.
許多人感到恐懼。他們不信任醫生，而是選擇尋求宗教領袖的幫助。這樣做很危險，因為他們尋求醫療協助的時間太晚。
Doctors need more money and more workers. The US gave some money to help. Doctors give patients water and medicine to help them live.
醫生需要更多資金與人力。美國提供了一些資金援助。醫生為患者提供水分與藥物，以幫助他們生存。
Conclusion
The virus is still spreading. Many people are dying and the doctors need more help.
病毒仍在傳播中。許多人正在死去，醫生需要更多援助。
Vocabulary Learning
The 'People' Pattern
Look at how we talk about groups of people in this text. For A2, you need to know how to describe Who + What they do/feel.
1. People + Feeling
- Many people are afraid.
- Some people have the virus.
2. People + Action
- Sick people live in the province.
- Religious leaders help people.
Quick Word Guide
| Word | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|
| Instead | In place of something else |
| Spread | To move to more places |
| Province | A specific area or region |
The 'Need' Rule When something is missing, use: [Person/Group] + need + [Thing] Doctors need money. Doctors need workers.