Ejercicio Texto B - Pregunta 5 · Inglés PAU Asturias Extraordinaria 2021

TEXTO B: Germs

Germs are everywhere. The truth is that our hands are the real germ carriers. As you go about your day, your hands pick up other people’s germs but also deposit germs of their own. What kinds? Mostly the ones that cause colds, flu (influenza) and diarrhea. When you get dressed for the day, you may be coming in contact with germs. Your clothes can hide viruses such as salmonella and hepatitis. How can those germs and others survive laundry efforts? It is because most Americans don’t wash their clothes in hot water or use bleach anymore. The solution is to use bleach or the hot water cycle if you can. If not, run the dryer for more than 30 minutes, which can kill germs.

Kitchens have more germs than our bathrooms. It is because germs on raw meat and produce are added to our germs. The worst kitchen spots are the sink, sponges and countertops. The solution is to clean your kitchen sink and counters with disinfectant wipes, especially after handling raw meat or produce. Use paper towels, instead of a sponge, to wash your counters. Run your sponges through the dishwasher or microwave for one to two minutes to kill germs. When you commute by bus or subway, you are coming into contact with many more people and their germs. You are more likely to get sick than if you walk or drive. If you want to minimize the danger of germs, use a hand sanitizer or wash your hands after being on public transport. The biggest mistake people make is not washing their hands long enough or well enough.

Contrary to what you might think, toilet seats are rather clean in public restrooms. The exit-door handle, another source of concern, is also pretty clean. That is because most people have just washed their hands. However, the dirtiest place is the floor. So, you should never leave your shopping bags, messenger bags or purses on the floor when you go to the toilet. And always wash your hands. Stay clean, stay healthy.

5. Fill in the gaps with the correct, most appropriate word in each case.

If you go to a restaurant for your lunch break, more germs can be found there. Can you (A) exactly where? Think (B) what (C) touches at a restaurant. Yes! The menu! You probably have around a hundred times (D) bacteria on that menu than you do on a typical toilet seat in the restroom.