About World AIDS Day (О Всемирном дне борьбы со СПИДом)
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About World AIDS Day

О Всемирном дне борьбы со СПИДом

1. Прочитайте текст и выберите подходящий заголовок для каждого абзаца.

1. AIDS in Russia
2. HIV facts
3. What is World AIDS Day?
4. Why is World AIDS Day important?

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The United Nations' (UN) World AIDS Day is held on December 1 each year to honor AIDS victims. It also focuses on issues surrounding HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome). World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988. The universal symbol of awareness and support for those living with HIV is the red ribbon.

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Around 34 million people in the world have HIV. More than 25 million people between 1981 and 2007 have died from the virus, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. Today, many scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. But despite this, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others from HIV, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with HIV. World AIDS Day is important as it reminds the public and Government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money, increase awareness, fight prejudice and improve education.

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HIV stands for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus which attacks the body's immune system — the body's defence against diseases. HIV can be passed on through infected bodily fluids, most commonly via sex without a condom or by sharing infected needles, syringes or other injecting drug equipment. A baby can get the virus from an HIV-positive mother. HIV is not passed on through spitting, biting or sharing utensils. There is no vaccine and no cure for HIV.

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In 2013 there are more than 750,000 HIV-positive people in Russia, and the number is still increasing. Experts also say that there are many people in Russia, who don’t know that they have the virus. Unlike European countries, many people in our country still get the virus in medical institutions.

2. Прочитайте текст упр. 1 еще раз и найдите в нем ответы на вопросы:

1) When is World AIDS Day?

2) What is the aim of the day?

3) When was it established?

4) What is the symbol of the day?

5) Do HIV-positive people have to face stigma and prejudice?

6) Why is World AIDS Day important?

7) How is HIV passed on?

8) Is there a cure for AIDS?

9) How the situation with AIDS in Russia differs from that in other countries?

3. Верно или нет? True or false?

1) World AIDS Day is held in December.

2) The day was first held in 1970’s.

3) The symbol of the day is the blue ribbon.

4) The pandemic of AIDS is one of the most destructive pandemics in history.

5) HIV-positive people don’t face any discrimination.

6) HIV virus affects the body’s immune system.

7) HIV is passed on only through sex.

8) There is no cure for AIDS.

9) The number of HIV-positive people in Russia is increasing.

10) In our country one shouldn’t be afraid of getting HIV at hospital.

4. Сопоставьте слова с пояснениями.

5. Заполните пропуски в предложениях, используя слова из упр. 4.

1. World AIDS Day is held to honour AIDS ….
2. HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s ….
3. There are so many HIV-positive people in the world that it is considered a ….
4. There is still a vital need to raise money, increase…, fight prejudice and improve education.
5. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to show their … for people living with HIV.
6. HIV is not … through spitting, biting or sharing utensils.
7. A person living with HIV is called ….
8. The disease caused by HIV is called….

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1. the disease caused by HIV

2. The symbol of World AIDS Day is the red…

3. HIV attacks the … system of the body

4. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency …

5. A person who died of AIDS is called a … of AIDS

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1. knowledge or understanding

2. When a lot of people worldwide suffer from the same disease (e. g. AIDS), it is called…

3. A person living with HIV is HIV-….

Across:

1. the disease caused by HIV

2. The symbol of World AIDS Day is the red…

3. HIV attacks the … system of the body

4. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency …

5. A person who died of AIDS is called a … of AIDS

Down:

1. knowledge or understanding

2. When a lot of people worldwide suffer from the same disease (e. g. AIDS), it is called…

3. A person living with HIV is HIV-….

Across:

1. the disease caused by HIV

2. The symbol of World AIDS Day is the red…

3. HIV attacks the … system of the body

4. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency …

5. A person who died of AIDS is called a … of AIDS

Down:

1. knowledge or understanding

2. When a lot of people worldwide suffer from the same disease (e. g. AIDS), it is called…

3. A person living with HIV is HIV-….