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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem.
- It affects health in many places.
- Researchers looked at city sewage.
- They found resistance genes in wastewater.
- Sewage can spread resistant bacteria.
- Experts say surveillance can help.
- Good sanitation can limit spread.
- People want better plans and action.
Difficult words
- antibiotic — medicine that kills or stops bacteria
- resistance — when medicine does not kill bacteria
- sewage — waste water from a city or buildings
- wastewater — water that goes down drains in a city
- surveillance — watching or checking for a problem
- sanitation — clean systems to keep people healthy
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Discussion questions
- Do you think clean water is important?
- Do you wash your hands often?
- Do you want better plans and action in your city?
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