東5-5(課文P1-2)

1. 1. 1. Why was Mary Mallon, also known as "Typhoid Mary," a danger to the public?
   

• A) She was a thief who stole food from people's homes.

• B) She was a criminal who intentionally 故意地spread the disease.

• C) She was an healthy carrier of typhoid fever, meaning she spread the disease without knowing she was sick.

• D) She was a doctor who misdiagnosed

  (誤診) patients with typhoid fever.

2. 2. What happened to Mary Mallon after she was first arrested for spreading typhoid fever?
   

• A) She was immediately sent to prison for life.

• B) She was released after promising to never cook again, but she continued to work as a cook and spread the disease.

• C) She was given a new job as a nurse to help her learn about hygiene (衛生).

• D) She was allowed to continue cooking as long as she wore gloves. *(手套)

3. 3.. What did these confirmed cases have in common?

• (A) These people were diagnosed with caners.

• (B) These people had all employed Mary Mallon as their cook.

• (C) These people did not show any symptoms of typhoid fever.

4. 4. Who was called to investigate the cause of the disease?

• A. John Smith

• B. George Soper

• C. Mary Mallon

5. 5. Why does typhoid fever become less common nowadays?

• (A) It is because of the high temperature and the cause of global warming.

• (B) It is because of the improvement of computer technology.

• (C) It is because of improvements in sanitation and people’s growing awareness of public health.

6. 6. Why was Mary's dessert a problem?

• (A) It was made from uncooked fruit and water.

• (B) It contained poisonous ingredients.

• (C) It was made in a dirty kitchen.

7. 7.  How can we avoid direct contact with people who are ill?

• (A) To put on more clothes.

• (B) To go swimming or jogging.

• (C) To wear a mask in public.

8. 8. What was a new concept in the past?

• (A) Vaccinations

• (B) One person infecting many others

• (C) The existence of viruses

9. 9. How can we put an end to the suffering these diseases cause?

• (A) We can learn more about the information on the Internet.

• (B) We can go to see a doctor as soon as possible.

• (C) We learn more about diseases and take action to prevent them from spreading.