Reading passages

11. The author explains that .................. .
A) among the homeless, it was children who were most seriously affected
B) sanitary conditions in concentration camps were terrible
C) owing to malnutrition, there was an unprecedented outbreak of tuberculosis among the fighting men
D) during the Second World War, civilians were not affected by infectious diseases as much as it might have been expected
E) due to the efficiency of health precautions, all the infectious diseases had only a marginal effect
12. The experience of the Second World War........... .
A) showed how inhuman were the conditions in the concentration camps
B) proved valuable as regards the control of diseases
C) encouraged industrialised countries to provide housing for the homeless
D) has inspired many countries of Western Europe with the idea of a lasting peace.
E) has contributed to the rapid industrialisation of the western world
Writing task.
Write a paragraph about an important person in history.

1. 
   Be sure to address the topic of the paragraph, such as that person’s career, birthplace or prominent contribution;
   
2. 
   Use supporting sentences to expand on the topic chosen.
   
3. 
   Write at 60-80 words