Reading Comprehension 1: THE BATTLE AGAINST MALARIA

1. 1. Malaria occurs mostly in tropical and subtropical parts of the world.

• True
• False

2. 2. Deadly malaria parasites reside in the bodies of mosquitoes.

• True

• False

3. 3. Intense coughing and sneezing often accompany the fever of malaria.

• True

• False

4. 4. Old beliefs may conflict with modern ways to cure or prevent illness.

• True

• False

5. 5. Getting fast medical attention after becoming ill is a priority.

• True

• False

6. 6. Sleeping under bed nets would lead to a decline in a malaria.

• True

• False

7. 7. Health ministries in some countries often cannot afford to implement plans to control malaria.

• True

• False

8. 8. Most people in tropical Africa have easy access to medical practitioners.

• True

• False

9. 9. Educated people are not willing to cooperate with government plans to help them.

• True

• False

10. 10. A large labor force would be needed to spray insecticide regularly.

• True

• False