큰일 할 남자의 영어 독해 [14] - Alzheimer's Disease

큰일 할 남자의 영어 독해 [14] - Alzheimer's Disease

1. Alzheimer's Disease.MP3

   Diseases can cause many problems. Alzheimer's disease makes people have problems with their thinking. Even easy tasks are hard to do.

   A German doctor discovered the disease in 1907. Back then, it was considered a rare disease. Today, it is known to be more common.

   Alzheimer's disease attacks the brain. It slowly destroys a person's memory. It changes their thinking and the way they act. About 4 million American adults have this disease.

   At times, a person with this disease can become confused. They can have a hard time trying to talk. Sometimes they forget where they are. Sometimes they do not remember their own family. Eventually^[각주:1], people who have this disease can no longer take care of themselves.

   Alzheimer's disease cannot be cured^[각주:2], but it can get better with treatment. It is important to see a special doctor if you have this disease.

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Alzheimer's is a very difficult disease.

• If someone in your family had Alzheimer's disease, how would you feel and what would you do?

1. eventually - someday [본문으로]
2. cure - to get rid of a disease [본문으로]