Unit- 3 (An Interview with a Doctor) - IX

 

Study Note

 Unit- 3 (An Interview with a Doctor)

Enrich Your Vocabulary

a.    frequently (Reporter -1)- often

b.    deadly (Dr. - 1)- likely to cause death

c.    migratory (Dr. – 3)- having the habit of immigration

d.    plucking (Dr. - 4) - pulling the feathers off

e.    droppings (Dr. - 4)- solid waste matter of birds

f.     pandemic (Reporter - 6)- disease that spreads over a whole area

Read and Match.

a.    H5N1-   is a strain of the virus.

b.    bird flu - is the common name of avian infected poultry influenza virus

c.    no effective medicine- is available for the flu.

d.    fever- is one of the symptoms of bird flu.

e.    avoiding contact with - is one of the precautions against the influenza.

True or False

Read the interview again, and decide whether the following sentences are true or false.

a.    Bird flu is not as lethal to humans as to the birds. False

b.    Nearly 60% of the total deaths in the world have been caused by bird flu. False

c.    During 2011 Nepal had only the shadows of infected flying birds. False

d.    Consumption of well -cooked chicken does not transmit H5N1 virus to humans. True

e.    All kinds of fever blended with sore throat are not the symptoms of bird flu. True

f.     PPE as mentioned in the interview should be used while consuming poultry. False

Read and Answer.

Read the interview once again, and answer the questions below.

a.    What is bird flu? When was it first detected among humans?

Ans- Bird flu is the commonly used term for avian influenza which is a viral infection transmitted from bird to bird. in the late 90s, it was first detected among humans.

b.    Who are most prone to get bird flu virus, according to the doctor?

Ans- People like butchers and poultry farm workers who have had exceptionally close contact with the infected poultry.

c.    Mention any two possible ways humans can get infected by the avian influenza?

Ans- plucking infected birds and swimming or bathing in water contaminated with the droppings of infected birds

d.    What are some of the indications that one is infected with the bird flu?

Ans- Fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches are the major symptoms yet sometimes there could be diarrhoea, eye infections and even serious respiratory diseases.

e.    Which of the precautions, as mentioned by the doctor, do you usually adopt? Why?

Ans – I wash hands thoroughly and frequently for 15-20 seconds with soap and water. This helps me avoid H5N1.

Grammar

What changes can you see in your locality? Think of the houses, schools, offices, shops or other development work and write them down as in the example.

Example:

a.    A new bridge has been built.

b.    A graveled road has been blacktopped.

c.    A new shop has been opened.

Now think of the things different people have done in your locality.

Example:

a.    My uncle has made a new house.

b.    My father has started a new business.

c.    Our football team has won the match.

What is done in the following places? Write a sentence for each.

a.    in a school – Students are taught.

b.    in a hospital- Sick people are cured.

c.    in a sugar mill- Sugar is prepared.

d.    in a cinema- Movies are shown.

Look at the information given on the page of the book below and write some sentences as in the example.

The Globe

By Carys Morgan

Editor: Lucinda Lea

Printed at Oxford Univerisity Press

Designer: Roger Johnes

Illustrator: Kate Lewis

First print: 1999

Publisher: Global Books Ltd.

Example: This book was written by Carys Morgan. It was edited by Lucinda Lea. It was printed at Oxford University Press. It was illustrated by Kate Lewis. It was first printed in 1999. It was published by Global Books Ltd.

Write a paragraph in the passive voice using the information.

Important years Events that took place

2007 BS - Abolition of Rana Regime

-          Banning of political parties

2017 BS-

-          Referendum carried out

2046 BS- Promulgation of democratic constitution by the King

2051 BS - Midterm elections held

-          Massacre of different members of Royal family

2063BS –

-          First CA elections held

2070BS- 

Nepal has had a turbulent political history. In 2007 B.S. Rana Regime was abolished from the country. Political parties were banned in 2017 BS.  National Referendum was held to choose Panchyat System or Multiparty Democratic System. Democratic constitution was promulgated by the king in 2046 BS. In 2051, midterm election was held. Different members of Royal family were killed in 2059 BS.  In 2063BS, comprehensive peace agreement between seven political parties and CPN (Maoist) was made. The First CA election was held 2064 BS.  In 2070 BS, the Second CA election was held.

For making requests, we use:

Could/Would you (please/possibly) + verb ________?

Would you mind+ verb - ing _________?

I wonder if you could+ verb________?

I would appreciate it if you could+ verb________.

Requesting for permission, we may use:

Is it ok if I+ verb________?

Do you mind if I+ verb________?

Example: Maghu wants Dhansara to lend him her pen.

A: Excuse me, sir, is it OK if I speak in Nepali?

B: I am afraid, you should speak in English.

Writing

Awareness can be created in different ways depending on the level of people’s intellect. Think of any three ways to create awareness and write them down.

a.    Display of Pamphlets

b.    Showing movies and videos

c.    Meeting and conference