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[2] The coronavirus has become a very big problem around the world. Because of this,
handwashing with *soap has become very important. (A) Parents, teachers, and leaders are
[7. their hands 1. a day
I. to wash
. everyone
many times ]. Many
telling
famous people have made songs and videos about handwashing.
Handwashing is important, but it is not easy for some people in the world. "Handwashing
with soap is one of the cheapest and most effective things you can do," said a *director at
*UNICEF. "It can protect you and others against coronavirus and other diseases." However,
there are billions of people in the world who cannot (B) do this.
UNICEF says that 40 percent of the world's people, ( C ) 3 *billion, do not have a
handwashing place with water and soap at home. Also, 47 percent of schools do not have a place
for handwashing, and 16 percent of healthcare centers do not have handwashing places for
patients. Many people in developing countries are getting sick because they cannot wash their
hands.
Until now,
UNICEF has taught people in developing countries the importance of
handwashing. But even now, developing countries still need help. Japan and other countries
should give help so that all people around the world can wash their hands.
Notes: soap 石けん director 局長 UNICEF ユニセフ、国連児童基金
問 3 空所 (C)に入る適切なものを次のア~エから1つ選び記号で答えなさい。
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