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b Decide whether the following facts belong to the characteristics of viral (V), bacterial
(B), fungal (F) or parasitic (P) infections. Number 1 has been done as an example.

1. This infection is caused by microorganisms that release toxic chemicals to destroy body
__B__
tissues.
2. The seriousness levels of this infection depend on the how strong a person’s immunity
_____
system is.
3. This infection causes diseases that can be both easily and arduously treated. _____

4. This infection can develop on skin or can cause a serious infection in the lungs. _____
5. Creams are typically applied to treat this infection. _____
6. Insect bites can cause people to suffer from this infection. _____
7. The treatments for this infection can only help with symptoms while the body works to
_____
clear the infection.

8. The medicines to fight this infection must be used properly to avoid resistance. _____

Language Focus

Active Sentences Passive Sentences

The subject of a sentence performs the
The subject is acted on by the verb
verb’s action
It is used when the agent is more It is used when the action is more
important than the action. important than the agent

Examples: Examples:
• Kate’s health care team adjusted her • Kate’s treatment regimen was
treatment regimen. adjusted by her health care team.
• The doctor eventually diagnosed Kate • Kate was eventually diagnosed with

with tuberculosis. tuberculosis by the doctor.
• People most often treat bacterial • Bacterial infections are most often
infections with antibiotics. treated with antibiotics by people.
• Doctors prescribe a topical antifungal • A topical antifungal cream is

for conditions like ringworm or prescribed for conditions like
athlete’s foot. ringworm or athlete’s foot by doctors.

a Complete the following text by using the verbs inside the brackets and the correct
forms of active and passive sentences.

Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes (meninges) surrounding your brain and spinal cord.
The swelling from meningitis typically 1 ……………….. (trigger) symptoms such as headache, fever and a
stiff neck. Most cases of meningitis in the United States 2 ……………….. (cause) by a viral infection, but

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