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Epidemics1________history2_________recent press reports 3________(draw) parallels between bird flu and a killer epidemic in the past, Jim smith looks through the history of epidemics for clues about what the future might hold.

4______bird flu first appeared in 1997, it has  5______(take) more than a hundred lives. Many people fear it could be the next global epidemic, especially as scientists who studied tissue  from the bodies of the 1918 Spanish flu proved that bird flu is a modern 6______（adapt） of the same virus.

Bacteria and viruses have been 7_______since the beginning of life on earth and many of today’s diseases have existed as long as humans have. It is important to look 8______the spread of diseases throughout history to discover the causes and effects of 9._____(epidemic), and 10_____(hope),  foresee and prevent them in the future.

There are several research centers in China ________ a certain disease called Bird Flu is 
being studied. 

There are several research centers in China ________ a certain disease called Bird Flu is being studied.

A. which       B. where    C. when     D. what

There are several research centers in China ________ a certain disease called Bird Flu is 

being studied. 

A．which            B．where            C．when             D．what

Anti-bird flu contingency (意外事故) measures, including a proposal to separate poultry from humans and a series of traffic and logistics (后勤) measures will be discussed at the Legislative Council's Food Safety and Environmental Hygiene Panel meeting next month. Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food Dr York Chow says the contingency plan would come into force if an outbreak occurred near Hong Kong.

Speaking on a radio talk show this morning, Dr Chow said the separation of poultry from humans policy, which will be determined after a decision whether to set up a central slaughtering (屠宰) house or several regional ones, would be based on the demand for live chickens.

He pointed out that at present there were 30,000 live chickens imported from the Mainland and 30,000 supplied locally. If this demand persisted, there would be no central slaughtering house or wholesale point that could handle such an amount and regional slaughtering houses could be the choice.

He added that building of regional slaughtering houses took time, but stressed the need to study the views of the public and the sector before a final decision was made.

Regarding avian flu vaccination (种痘) for humans, Dr Chow said it was still being developed. He added that it may not be reliable in the case of an outbreak as records show vaccination can only offer 5% protection against a virus.

He said Hong Kong had more experience and expertise than neighbouring territories in the fight against viral outbreaks, and was willing to offer them help. He added there was no “boundary” for infectious diseases and close cooperation among different countries had to be maintained to fight against a possible outbreak.

It can be inferred from the first paragraph that ______.

A. the government is planning to take strong action to fight against bird flu

B. an outbreak which happened near Hong Kong made people very frightened

C. anti-bird flu contingency measures will come into use next month

D. Dr York Chow will organize a meeting to discuss the contingency plan

According to the passage, the best way to fight against bird flu is to ______.

A. separate poultry from humans                       B. set up a central slaughtering house

C. set up several regional slaughtering houses      D. get avian flu vaccination

When the final decision will be made mainly depends on ______.

A. the demand for live chickens                         B. the views of the public

C. the advice from experts

D. the time when regional slaughtering houses will be finished

Which of the following statements isn’t Dr York Chow’s opinion?

A. Hong Kong is better at dealing with viral outbreaks than its neighbours.

B. Infectious diseases could happen in any country.

C. Other territories should ask Hong Kong for help because it has more experience.

D. Cooperation is quite necessary when danger is coming.