a) The ______ that he is taking makes him drowsy.

b) There are many different strains of flu ______..

c) The tourist took the ______ of locking his passport in the safe.

d) The burglaries were committed by an ______ who just happened to see that the door was unlocked.

e) As a child she ______ polio and was crippled for life.

f) Change the dressing regularly to prevent ______..

a) ‘Me too. It is spreading like wildfire. What can we do to help ourselves and our friends?’ said Ijeoma.

b) Nwamaka said that they should find out more about HIV/AIDS.

c) Ijeoma said that she had heard that in the USA, 61 per cent of young people between 14 and 21 are having sex.

d) Nwamaka asked, ‘Do you know what AIDS stands for?’

e) Nwamaka said, ‘Yes, AIDS can affect anyone. The problem concerns us all.’

f) Ijeoma commented that HIV medication can keep a person healthy.

a) Nwamaka said, ‘The interesting thing about HIV is that it can’t be spread by coughing or sneezing or touching somebody or something.’

b) ‘It’s unlike the common cold or flu,’ said Ijeoma.

c) ‘Should we be worried about AIDS?’ asked Ijeoma.

d) Nwamaka said, ‘That’s surprising.

e) Ijeoma said, ‘I don’t want to guess how many of us are engaged in sexual activity. It’s dangerous.’

f) Nwamaka said, ‘Young people like us must be informed so we can look after ourselves.’