Week 13 Announcements Lead in Unit 8 - Preventing Diseases and Adverbs of Manner Degree

UNIT 8 – HOW CAN WE
PREVENT DISEASES?
First, some announcements about our 13th
week of online classes and beyond….
• The end of the semester is coming soon!
• If you haven’t watched any of the lecture videos, but you would like
to watch them for attendance credit, they will still be available until
December 14th (Monday), 11:59 p.m.
• Late attendance for lecture video viewing will be accepted for all
videos with a 1% penalty.
• As a reminder, your final speaking tests will be next week
• Here are the speaking test schedules…..
FINAL SPEAKING TEST APPOINTMENT
SCHEDULE FOR STUDENTS IN CLASS NO. 0127
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2-5 PM
Korean Name Student # Time Korean Name Student # Time

강동국 202013822 2:00-2:06 윤정현 202015067 3:17-3:23
전현정 202013853 2:07-2:13 박성진 202015126 3:24-3:31
김동현 202013868 2:14-2:20 정성훈 202015202 3:32-3:38
김주찬 202013891 2:21-2:27 조수연 202015206 3:39-3:45
박수민 202013909 2:28-2:34 주동빈 202015207 3:46-3:52
박지수 202013913 2:35-2:41 이정우 202015315 4:00-4:06
이도경 202013947 2:42-2:48 박주연 202015605 4:07-4:13
강명석 202014200 2:49-2:55 임태언 202015628 4:14-4:20
강수진 202014202 3:03-3:09 정현준 202015634 4:21-4:27
김우민 202014471 3:10-3:16 최예영 202015638 4:28-4:34
윤정현 202015067 3:17-3:23 박찬영 202015665 4:35-4:41
박성진 202015126 3:24-3:31 지승연 202015684 4:42-4:48
정성훈 202015202 3:32-3:38 조유진 201912451 4:49-4:55
조수연 202015206 3:39-3:45 김현아 201610807 4:56 - 5:02
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9TH, 9AM-12PM
Korean Name Student # Start Time Korean Name Student # Start Time

김서인 202013676 9:00 AM 이진우 202014371 10:36 AM
김수연 202013677 9:06 AM 따티홍뜨어이 202015755 10:42 AM
박윤원 202014003 9:12 AM 응오티뚜트 202015768 10:48 AM
오현진 202014012 9:18 AM
응오티테우 202015770 10:54 AM
짠티김토아 202014024 9:24 AM 황빅투이 202015806 11:06 AM
최서연 202014026 9:30 AM 김승은 202014468 11:12 AM
팜티휀 202015745 9:36 AM 박세연 202014495 11:18 AM
김현주 202014087 9:42 AM 박수빈 202014498 11:24 AM
배성훈 202014105 9:48 AM 이가현 202014524 11:30 AM
오병하 202014123 9:54 AM 이수빈 202014530 11:36 AM
이규연 202014132 10:06 AM 전경빈 202014544 11:42 AM
조희원 202014178 10:12 AM 조하나 202014553 11:48 AM
최민영 202014181 10:18 AM 최은영 201715055 11:54 AM
김지선 202014269 10:24 AM 김혜원 201717457 12:00 PM
양주연 202014334 10:30 AM
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH, 2-5 PM

강세주 202013323 2:00-2:07 유형상 202015377 3:28-3:35
송희원 202013382 2:08-2:15 이대원 202015383 3:36-3:44
이한결 202013552 2:16-2:23 임동현 202015398 3:45-3:52
정의민 202013575 2:24-2:31 김민성 202015514 4:01-4:08
박준혁 202013642 2:32-2:39 엄재영 202015541 4:09-4:16
우승호 202013650 2:40-2:47 이명진 202015544 4:17-4:24
레티투이 202014296 2:48-2:55 정경숙 201910518 4:25-4:32
김대희 202015334 3:04-3:11 정호윤 201714853 4:33-4:40
박기열 202015349 3:12-3:19 추진영 201714867 4:41-4:48
유민혁 202015376 3:20-3:27 강서연 201717267 4:49-4:56
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH, 9 AM - 12 PM

김아현 202013012 9:00-9:07 조윤아 202015000 10:21-10:28
신유준 202013022 9:08-9:15 최희민 202015019 10:29-10:36
신은재 202013129 9:16-9:23 신민철 202015230 10:37-10:45
최희종 202014787 9:24-9:31
윤태현 202015235 10:46-10:53
김동현 202014888 9:32-9:39 김영훈 202015438 11:02-11:09
김준휘 202014905 9:40-9:47 박주연 201711104 11:10-11:17
신희평 202014945 9:48-9:56 이혜미 201812119 11:18-11:25
심규현 202014947 10:05-10:12 석상희 201811255 11:26-11:33
이영헌 202014976 10:13-10:20 이다연 201811759 11:34-11:41
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14TH, 9 AM - 12 PM
Korean Name Student # Start Time Korean Name Student # Start Time

이은채 202012887 9:00 AM 윤혜정 202013229 10:30 AM
땅티후엔 202012938 9:06 AM 김호정 202013758 10:36 AM
최희수 202012999 9:12 AM 김효진 202013760 10:42 AM
팜티투짱 202013000 9:18 AM 정혜린 202013811 10:48 AM
한예진 202015690 9:24 AM 김동현 202014576 10:54 AM
응웬티탄뚜 202015723 9:30 AM 김세린 202014579 11:06 AM
송명성 202013060 9:36 AM 김재영 202014582 11:12 AM
이상빈 201910234 9:42 AM 서태호 202014605 11:18 AM
심의교 202013096 9:48 AM 이연우 202014637 11:24 AM
조은진 201910283 9:54 AM 최은솔 202014665 11:30 AM
김재표 202013172 10:06 AM 박혜원 201811133 11:36 AM
문예진 202013192 10:12 AM 이산하 201710862 11:42 AM
신유정 202013217 10:18 AM 안유빈 201811436 11:48 AM
안정인 202013218 10:24 AM 이수진 201811875 11:54 AM
FINAL SPEAKING TEST QUESTIONS
I will choose three of the following questions to ask you.

Please be ready to answer each of these questions with at least 5 complete sentences.
• Would you like to work with your family in a business owned by your parents? Why or why not?
• Do you think your family could run a business together successfully? Why or why not?
• What are some study techniques you can recommend for studying more effectively?
• Why do some students learn more easily than others?
• How is nature part of your city or town?
• Do you think nature is important in a city? Why or why not?
• What are some things you do to avoid getting sick?
• What can KGU do to help prevent diseases from spreading?
I will also ask you follow-up questions about your answers to these questions.
• I will announce written assignment topics in next week’s lesson..
• If your speaking test time does not work for you for any reason,
please tell me as soon as you can so that we can reschedule.
• If your KakaoTalk ID has changed since the midterm, please let me
know.
• As always, the best way to reach me is by e-mail at
danielcleonard@yahoo.com.
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UNIT 8 Q QUESTION: HOW CAN WE
PREVENT DISEASES? (PGS. 170-171)
1. When was the last time you

were sick? How did you
feel? How did you get sick?
2. What are some things you

do to avoid getting sick?
3. Look at the photos. Why is

the woman wearing a
mask? Why is the boy
getting a shot?
Let’s listen to the Q Classroom discuss this Unit’s Q question: How can we prevent
diseases? As you listen, consider your answers to these questions:
1. What six ways to prevent disease do the students mention?
Yuna says eat right, exercise, wash your hands.
Sophie says wear a mask when you’re sick.
Marcus mentions getting vaccinations (like flu shots).
Felix says wear a mask or stay home when you’re sick.
2. Which of these things do you do to prevent diseases?
3. Do you agree with Sophy and Felix that people should wear face masks or stay home
when they are sick? Why or why not?
READING 1: UNIVERSITY HEALTH
CENTER: COLD NEWS (PGS. 172-6)
Vocabulary (pg. 172)
cover (verb) – to put something on or in front of something

else, usually to protect or hide it.
You should cover your baby with extra blankets in the winter,
so he doesn’t get cold.
cure (noun/verb) – Something that makes a disease go away

completely.
Finding a cure for cancer is very important.

develop (verb) – to grow or change gradually, usually to

increase
I hope my cold doesn’t develop into a bad cough. It’s already

worse than it was yesterday.
extremely (adverb) – very much so, to a great degree
Colds are extremely common among school children during

winter. Both of my children have colds right now.
fever (noun) – High body temperature (38+ degrees Celsius)

caused by a sickness.
The child had a high fever, so her father took her to the doctor.
infect (verb) – to give a disease to someone else.
If you have a cold and you sneeze on other people, you can
infect them.
related to (adjective phrase) – having a connection to

something
Your overall health is directly related to how well you eat and
how often you exercise.
severe (adjective) – very bad, very serious
Pria had a severe pain in her back, so I took her to the hospital.
symptom (noun) – problem caused by a disease
A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.

virus (verb) – small organism that causes diseases
A virus causes the common cold. It spreads from person to

person quickly.
READING 1: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER: COLD
NEWS (PGS. 172-6)
Which of the vocabulary words best fits each meaning?
a. ________ (adjective phrase) connected with something

b. ________ (noun) something that shows you have an illness
c. ________ (noun) living thing that’s too small to see but makes you sick
d. ________ (verb) put something on or in front of something to protect it
e. ________ (verb) give a disease to someone
f. ________ (adjective) very bad
g. ________ (adverb) very
h. ________ (verb) to grow slowly, increase, or change into something else
i. ________ (noun) a medicine or medical treatment that will make an
illness go away
j. ________ (noun) temperature that is higher than normal
READING 1: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER: COLD
NEWS (PGS. 172-6)
Let’s check your answers….
a. related to (adjective phrase) connected with something

b. symptom (noun) something that shows you have an illness
c. virus (noun) living thing that’s too small to see but makes you sick
d. cover (verb) put something on or in front of something to protect it
e. infect (verb) give a disease to someone
f. severe (adjective) very bad
g. extremely (adverb) very
h. develop (verb) to grow slowly, increase, or change into something else
i. cure (noun) a medicine or medical treatment that will make an
illness go away
j. fever (noun) temperature that is higher than normal
READING 1: UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER:
COLD NEWS (PGS. 172-6)
Warm-up
Before we read the article on pages 173-174

about colds in universities, please take a
moment to think about the last time you had a
bad cold….
What were your symptoms?
How long were you sick?
Did you stay home from school or work?
What helped you feel better while you were

sick?
Warm-up 2
The article gives answers to several questions. Let’s see if you

can predict the answers before you read based on what you
already know. Write down your answers to these questions….
1. Why do college/university students get more colds?

2. What are symptoms of a cold?
3. Why can’t I take an antibiotic for a cold?
4. Why are colds more common in cold weather?
5. How can I avoid getting a cold?
6. How can I avoid spreading a cold to others?
7. What else can I do to prevent the spread of cold viruses or
other infectious diseases?
Reading (pgs. 173-174)
Please take a moment to read the article “University Health

Center: Cold News” on pages 173-174 of your textbook.
I’ll play the audio track here for you while you read….
Warm-up 2, Follow Up & Summary
Now that you’ve read the article, let’s see how well your
answers matched up to what you read…..
1. Why do college students get more colds?

2. What are symptoms of a cold?
3. Why can’t I take an antibiotic for a cold?
4. Why are colds more common in cold weather?
5. How can I avoid getting a cold?
6. How can I avoid spreading a cold to others?
7. What else can I do to prevent the spread of cold viruses or
other infectious diseases?
Now that you’ve read the article, let’s see how well your
answers matched up to what you read…..
1. Students live, eat, and study close together. Stress and

unhealthy lifestyle also make it harder for many students to
avoid getting sick.
2. Symptoms include sore throat, headache, low energy, runny
nose, and a cough.
3. Antibiotics cure bacterial infections. Colds are viral
infections.
4. Viruses spread more easily in dry air, and they live indoors,
where people tend to stay when it’s cold.
5. You can avoid getting a cold by sleeping enough, eating

well, and relaxing. Also, avoid people who have a cold.
6. You can avoid spreading a cold to others if you stay away

from others and rest. Cover your mouth when you sneeze.
Wash your hands. Wear a mask.
7. You can also prevent the spread of infectious diseases by

cleaning frequently used surfaces, staying away from sick
people, not sharing personal items, and not traveling while
sick.
Identify (C) – pg. 175
Correct these false statements.
1. College students have an average of two to four colds per year.

2. College students get more colds because they live, eat, and study at
home.
3. Colds are caused by several different types of viruses.
4. A cold is similar to the flu (influenza).
5. People get more colds during cold weather because viruses spread
easily in humid air.
6. A sneeze or a cough cannot spread virus germs.
7. The article suggests that students can share food safely.
8. The best thing to do when you catch a cold is to take antibiotics.
Identify (B) – pg. 175
Now let’s check your answers….
1. College students have an average of two to four four to six colds per
year. (¶2)
2. College students get more colds because they live, eat, and study at
home close together on college campuses. (¶3)
3. Colds are caused by several over 200 different types of viruses. (¶4)
4. A cold is similar to the flu (influenza). The flu is more severe than a
cold. (¶4)
5. People get more colds during cold weather because viruses spread
easily in humid dry air. (¶6)
6. A sneeze or a cough cannot spread virus germs. (¶7)
7. The article suggests that students can can’t share food safely. (¶9)
8. The best thing to do when you catch a cold is to take antibiotics rest
and avoid others. (¶5, ¶10)
READING 2: PREVENTING DISEASE AROUND THE
WORLD (PGS. 178-182) VOCABULARY (A)
contagious (adjective) – describes a disease that can be spread

from one person to another, or people who have that kind of
disease.
When you have a contagious disease, you should stay home to

protect other people.
contaminated (adjective) – contains something dirty and/or

dangerous
The cheese was no longer safe, it had been contaminated by

mold.
emergency (noun) – a serious situation that needs immediate

action
If there’s an emergency, call 119 for help.

outbreak (noun) – An event where a contagious disease spreads

to many people.
The first major outbreak of COVID-19 in Korea happened in

Daegu.
prevention (noun) – stopping something before it happens, from

the verb prevent
Vaccines and masks are important tools for disease prevention.

risk (noun/verb) – the possibility of something bad happening;

danger (as a verb) do things that can cause something bad
Safety can seem boring, but too much risk is not worth it.
source (noun) – where something comes from; also the beginning

of a river
Rivers are an important source of water, electricity, and even

food.
take steps (verb phrase) – take actions to achieve something,

begin a process
We can all take steps protect each other from COVID-19 by

wearing masks and washing our hands.
treat (verb) – give medical help
Doctors treat patients in many ways. They give medicine, perform

surgery, and often just tell people how to live healthier.
volunteer (verb) – help others for no money; offer to help without

being asked
There are many ways to volunteer to make your community a

better place.
Complete each sentence with the vocabulary word that fits best.
1. No one wanted to do the job until Jenny said she would _____.
2. If you break a bone, have a doctor _____ you immediately.
3. Explorers followed the river all the way to its _____.
4. People who smoke cigarettes _____ getting lung cancer.
5. Get out of the way! Let the police car get to the _____.
6. Don’t drink that water! It is _____!
7. Take care of yourself. _____ is better than getting sick.
8. In the elementary school, there was an _____ of the flu. About 30
percent of the kids got sick.
9. Don’t get too close to me or you might catch my cold. It is very _____.
10. The doctors knew that they had to _____ immediately to prevent the
disease from spreading.
Complete each sentence with the vocabulary word that fits best.
1. No one wanted to do the job until Jenny said she would volunteer.
2. If you break a bone, have a doctor treat you immediately.
3. Explorers followed the river all the way to its source.
4. People who smoke cigarettes risk getting lung cancer.
5. Get out of the way! Let the police car get to the emergency.
6. Don’t drink that water! It is contaminated.
7. Take care of yourself. Prevention is better than getting sick.
8. In the elementary school, there was an outbreak of the flu. About 30
percent of the kids got sick.
9. Don’t get too close to me or you might catch my cold. It is very
contagious.
10. The doctors knew that they had to take steps immediately to prevent
the disease from spreading.
READING 2 - PREVENTING DISEASE AROUND
THE WORLD (PGS. 180-1) –– PREVIEW (C)
Before we read the article on pages 180-

181 about international efforts to fight
disease, please take a moment to think
about these questions….
What can ordinary people do to help prevent

diseases from spreading?
What can doctors and government officials

do?
THE WORLD (PGS. 180-1) - READING
Please take a moment to read the article titled “Preventing

Disease Around the World” on pages 180-181 of your textbook.
I’ll play the audio track here while you read.

THE WORLD (PGS. 180-1) – EXPLAIN (B)
Answer these questions, and note the paragraph you found each
answer in:
1. In what parts of the world has Dr. Andersson-Swayze worked?

2. Why did she have to wear a special suit while treating Ebola?
3. What is a common reason that people get sick around the
world?
4. How many people don’t have clean running water in their
homes?
5. What insect spreads malaria?
6. What is an easy way to prevent the spread of malaria?
THE WORLD (PGS. 180-1) – EXPLAIN (B)
1. (¶1, ¶2) Dr. Andersson-Swayze has worked in the USA, Haiti,

Greece, and West Africa.
2. (¶2) Because Ebola is very contagious.
3. (¶3) Because there isn’t enough access to clean water.
4. (¶4) More than 2 billion (2,000,000,000) people don’t have
clean running water in their homes.
5. (¶6) Mosquitoes spread malaria.
6. (¶6) Covering beds with mosquito netting can prevent malaria.
THE WORLD (PGS. 180-1) – CATEGORIZE (C)
Answer these True/False questions. Correct each false answer,
and note the paragraph you found each answer in:
1. Dr. Andersson-Swayze usually works in Canada.

2. Ebola is not a very dangerous disease.
3. It is important not only to treat diseases, but to prevent them.
4. Unclean water is usually contaminated by too much salt.
5. Education is an important part of helping people keep their
water clean.
6. If it is found early, malaria can be treated with drugs.
7. The Gates Foundation has given hundreds of dollars to help
improve public health.
8. Poor public health is a problem in many parts of the world.
THE WORLD (PGS. 180-1) – CATEGORIZE (C)
1. FALSE – (¶1) Dr. Andersson-Swayze usually works in Canada, the

USA.
2. FALSE - (¶2) Ebola is not a very dangerous disease.
3. TRUE - (¶3) It is important not only to treat diseases, but to prevent
them.
4. FALSE - (¶4) Unclean water is usually contaminated by too much salt
chemicals or human waste.
5. TRUE - (¶5) Education is an important part of helping people keep their
water clean.
6. TRUE - (¶6) If it is found early, malaria can be treated with drugs.
7. FALSE - (¶7) The Gates Foundation has given hundreds millions of
dollars to help improve public health.
8. TRUE - (¶8) Poor public health is a problem in many parts of the world.
THE WORLD (PGS. 180-1) – APPLY (D)
Complete these paragraphs with details from the reading.
In many parts of the world _(1)_ public health is a problem. Some

doctors travel around the world to help take _(2)_ of people who are
sick. In Africa, there was an _(3)_ of the Ebola virus. Many people died.
A _(4)_ reason why people get sick is that they do not have enough
_(5)_ or clean _(6)_. Without water, people can die from _(7)_.
Another disease that kills many people is _(8)_. This disease is

spread by insects called _(9)_. However, an inexpensive way to prevent
malaria is by using mosquito _(10)_. Doctors hope to solve the
problems of public health around the world.

In many parts of the world poor public health is a problem. Some

doctors travel around the world to help take _(2)_ of people who are
sick. In Africa, there was an _(3)_ of the Ebola virus. Many people died.
A _(4)_ reason why people get sick is that they do not have enough


doctors travel around the world to help take care of people who are sick.
In Africa, there was an _(3)_ of the Ebola virus. Many people died. A
_(4)_ reason why people get sick is that they do not have enough _(5)_
or clean _(6)_. Without water, people can die from _(7)_.


In Africa, there was an outbreak of the Ebola virus. Many people died. A
_(4)_ reason why people get sick is that they do not have enough _(5)_
or clean _(6)_. Without water, people can die from _(7)_.


common reason why people get sick is that they do not have enough


water or clean _(6)_. Without water, people can die from _(7)_.


water or clean water. Without water, people can die from _(7)_.


water or clean water. Without water, people can die from dehydration.


Another disease that kills many people is malaria. This disease is



spread by insects called mosquitoes. However, an inexpensive way to
prevent malaria is by using mosquito _(10)_. Doctors hope to solve the


spread by insects called mosquitoes. However, an inexpensive way to
prevent malaria is by using mosquito netting. Doctors hope to solve the
THE WORLD (PGS. 180-1) – IDENTIFY – PG. 183(E)
What is the author’s purpose in this reading? More than one
answer is possible.
a. To tell an interesting story
b. To make the reader laugh
c. To make the reader excited about the topic
d. To give information
e. To explain a situation
THE WORLD (PGS. 180-1) – IDENTIFY – PG. 183(D)
a. To tell an interesting story
b. To make the reader laugh
c. To make the reader excited about the topic
d. To give information
e. To explain a situation
VOCABULARY SKILL –
COLLOCATIONS
Explanation - pg. 185
A collocation is a group of words that usually go together.
These often consist of a verb + a preposition.
Unlike the phrasal verbs that we discussed last week, these

prepositions do not change the meaning of the verb. They’re just
prepositions that typically come after the verb.
Here are some examples of common collocations….

VOCABULARY SKILL –
COLLOCATIONS
Explanation - pg. 185
Comment on – to give an opinion about something

Contribute to – to give part to the total of something
In common – Two things that have something in common, are
similar in a certain way.
Increase in – a rise in the number or amount of something
In favor of – agreeing that something is a good idea
In response to – as an answer or reaction to something
Participate in – to join, be a part of something
Succeed in – manage to accomplish
VOCABULARY SKILL –COLLOCATIONS
Apply - pg. 186
Complete each sentence below with the correct collocation….
1. A cold and the flu have some things ____ . For example, they can both be
passed from one person to another.
2. My mother told me she liked my new dress, but she didn’t ____ my new
haircut. Maybe she doesn’t like it.
3. The scientists need 50 people to ____ a scientific study. They will pay each
person $500.
4. There’s been a(n) ____ cases of malaria this summer. More people are
getting sick than last year.
5. Eating lots of green vegetables can ____ your overall health.
6. Sofia nodded her head ____ my question.
7. If you want to ____ becoming an Olympic athlete, you have to train very
hard.
8. Keiko was not ____ the new proposal, so she voted against it.
VOCABULARY SKILL –COLLOCATIONS
Apply - pg. 186
Complete each sentence below with the correct collocation….
1. A cold and the flu have some things in common. For example, they can
both be passed from one person to another.
2. My mother told me she liked my new dress, but she didn’t comment on my
new haircut. Maybe she doesn’t like it.
3. The scientists need 50 people to participate in a scientific study. They will
pay each person $500.
4. There’s been a(n) increase in cases of malaria this summer. More people
are getting sick than last year.
5. Eating lots of green vegetables can contribute to your overall health.
6. Sofia nodded her head in response to my question.
7. If you want to succeed in becoming an Olympic athlete, you have to train
very hard.
8. Keiko was not in favor of the new proposal, so she voted against it.
HOMEWORK FOR UNIT 8 / WEEK 13
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Please complete the following Practice Exercises for Unit 8 by

December 5th (Friday), 11:59 p.m.:
#3 Vocabulary 1 Practice
#4 Reading Comprehension – The Common Cold
#7 Vocabulary 2 Practice
#9 Vocabulary Skill - Phrasal Verbs
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UNIT 8 – HOW CAN WE

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I will choose three of the following questions to ask you.

PLEASE HAVE YOUR TEXTBOOK READY

1. When was the last time you

2. What are some things you

3. Look at the photos. Why is

cover (verb) – to put something on or in front of something

cure (noun/verb) – Something that makes a disease go away

Finding a cure for cancer is very important.

develop (verb) – to grow or change gradually, usually to

I hope my cold doesn’t develop into a bad cough. It’s already

extremely (adverb) – very much so, to a great degree

Colds are extremely common among school children during

fever (noun) – High body temperature (38+ degrees Celsius)

infect (verb) – to give a disease to someone else.

related to (adjective phrase) – having a connection to

severe (adjective) – very bad, very serious

symptom (noun) – problem caused by a disease

A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.

virus (verb) – small organism that causes diseases

A virus causes the common cold. It spreads from person to

Which of the vocabulary words best fits each meaning?

a. ________ (adjective phrase) connected with something

Let’s check your answers….

a. related to (adjective phrase) connected with something

Before we read the article on pages 173-174

What were your symptoms?

How long were you sick?

Did you stay home from school or work?

What helped you feel better while you were

The article gives answers to several questions. Let’s see if you

1. Why do college/university students get more colds?

Please take a moment to read the article “University Health

1. Why do college students get more colds?

1. Students live, eat, and study close together. Stress and

5. You can avoid getting a cold by sleeping enough, eating

6. You can avoid spreading a cold to others if you stay away

7. You can also prevent the spread of infectious diseases by

1. College students have an average of two to four colds per year.

contagious (adjective) – describes a disease that can be spread

When you have a contagious disease, you should stay home to

contaminated (adjective) – contains something dirty and/or

The cheese was no longer safe, it had been contaminated by

emergency (noun) – a serious situation that needs immediate

If there’s an emergency, call 119 for help.

outbreak (noun) – An event where a contagious disease spreads

The first major outbreak of COVID-19 in Korea happened in

prevention (noun) – stopping something before it happens, from

Vaccines and masks are important tools for disease prevention.

risk (noun/verb) – the possibility of something bad happening;

source (noun) – where something comes from; also the beginning

Rivers are an important source of water, electricity, and even

take steps (verb phrase) – take actions to achieve something,

We can all take steps protect each other from COVID-19 by

treat (verb) – give medical help

Doctors treat patients in many ways. They give medicine, perform

volunteer (verb) – help others for no money; offer to help without

There are many ways to volunteer to make your community a

Before we read the article on pages 180-

What can ordinary people do to help prevent

What can doctors and government officials