Star’s Sudden Death Warns of Flu Dangers
The famous actress Barbie Hsu (also known as Big S) passed away suddenly in Japan during the Lunar New Year holiday at the age of 48. Reports say she had the flu, which led to serious lung problems. Her passing shocked many people and reminded us __1__ the flu can be very dangerous.
The flu is a common illness that spreads easily. It can cause fever, coughing, a sore throat, and muscle pain. Most people recover on their own, but some groups have a higher risk of serious problems. These __2__ older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with long-term health issues. In some cases, the flu can cause life-threatening conditions. This is why it is important to take steps to __3__ it.
Getting a flu shot is the best way to stay safe. Health experts recommend getting vaccinated in September or October, but it is still helpful later in the flu season. Even in January or later, getting vaccinated can lower the risk of severe illness. Besides vaccination, good hygiene can also help. Washing hands often and avoiding touching your face can reduce the chance of getting sick. __4__, covering your mouth when coughing or sneezing can also help effectively prevent the flu from spreading.
The sudden loss of Barbie Hsu is a sad reminder that the flu should not be ignored. We should __5__ flu prevention __5__ to protect ourselves and others. By being careful and getting vaccinated, we can lower the risk of infection and tragedies like this.
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( ) 1. (A) that (B) what (C) whom (D) which
( ) 2. (A) bother (B) gather (C) include (D) concern
( ) 3. (A) deposit (B) prevent (C) capture (D) frighten
( ) 4. (A) Anyway (B) However (C) Therefore (D) Meanwhile
( ) 5. (A) check；out (B) turn；down (C) put；together (D) take；seriously
Vocabulary and Phrases
1. coughing n. 咳嗽
2. pregnant adj. 懷孕的
3. long-term adj. 長期的
4. recommend v. 推薦
5. vaccination n. 接種疫苗
6. hygiene n. 衛生
7. sneeze v. 打噴嚏
8. reminder n. 提醒人的事物
9. tragedy n. 悲劇，慘劇
譯 明星猝逝警示流感危機
知名女星徐熙媛(大S)在農曆春節期間於日本突然離世，享年48歲。據報導，她罹患流感，導致嚴重的肺部問題。她的驟世震驚許多人，也提醒了我們流感很可能非常危險。
流感是一種常見且容易傳播的疾病。它會導致發燒、咳嗽、喉嚨痛和肌肉疼痛。大多數人能自行康復，但某些族群面臨較高的重症風險。這些族群包括老年人、幼兒、孕婦以及有長期健康問題的人。在某些情況下，流感可能引發危及生命的病症。因此採取預防措施很重要。
接種流感疫苗是確保安全的最佳方法。健康專家建議在9月或10月接種疫苗，但即使在流感季節後期，接種疫苗仍有助益。即使在1月或更晚，接種疫苗也可降低重症的風險。除了接種疫苗，良好的衛生習慣也能有所幫助。經常洗手並避免觸摸臉部可以減少生病的機會。同時，在咳嗽或打噴嚏的時候摀住嘴巴，也能有效防止流感的傳播。
徐熙媛的突然過世令人哀傷地提醒了我們，流感不容輕忽。我們應該認真看待流感預防，保護自己和他人。藉由小心謹慎並接種疫苗，我們可以降低感染風險，避免類似的悲劇發生。
綜合測驗解答：1. A 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. D | 刊尾.eps |
Acknowledgments “DeepSeek: A Rising AI Competitor” by Catherine Ruth Harrington “Star’s Sudden Death Warns of Flu Dangers” by Catherine Ruth Harrington 審者：魏宏軒 Picture Credits All pictures in this publication are authorized for use by Shutterstock. |
