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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A mosquito surveillance program in North Burnett, Queensland, has confirmed the presence of the Japanese encephalitis virus in Monto. Vaccination sessions are scheduled to begin on February 19, 2025, at the Monto Family Practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the article to know how the Wide Bay Public Health Unit urges residents to take preventive measures against mosquito bites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/burnetttoday.com.au\/south\/2025\/02\/13\/japanese-encephalitis-back-in-monto\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What does the word “trace” <\/strong>mean in this sentence, The North Burnett region had already grappled with Japanese encephalitis back in 2022, when Wide Bay Health mosquito detection programs found traces<\/strong> of the virus near Mundubbera, Monto and Mulgildie.” <\/em>Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does “to grapple with something”<\/strong> mean? “The North Burnett region had already grappled with Japanese encephalitis<\/strong> back in 2022, when Wide Bay Health mosquito detection programs found traces of the virus near Mundubbera, Monto and Mulgildie.”<\/em> Use it in a sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. What does “rife”<\/strong> mean? “Queensland Chief Health Officer Dr Heidi Carroll said today\u2019s announcement served as another wake-up call to people living in areas rife<\/strong> with mosquitos.” <\/em>Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘rife’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Have you ever had to take extra precautions against mosquito-borne diseases, like using repellents or wearing protective clothing? Why was that?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. How do you feel about the government\u2019s response to mosquito-borne viruses? Do you think more should be done? Elaborate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Would you consider getting vaccinated against Japanese encephalitis if it were available in your area? Why or why not?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Have you ever experienced or heard of similar outbreaks in your city\/country? How were they handled?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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