READING COMPREHENSION.
UK LEADER THANJI
ACTIVITY # 3. Read the following text and check your comprehension.
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has thanked his country's National Health Service for
saving his life. Mr. Johnson, 55 tested positive for COVID- 19 on March the 27th. He self-isolated in his apartment in
Downing Street, London and continued to lead the country and its response to the coronavirus pandemic. However, his
for tests. A day later he was moves to the hospital's intensive care unit as his condition worsened. Downing Street said
symptoms persisted and his condition took a turn for the worse. On April the 5th. He was admitted to a London hospital
Mr. Johnson said the care he received from nurses, doctors and other cares was "exemplary". He said: "I can't thank
them enough. I owe them my life". He is now out of intensive care and is on a recovery ward in the hospital. He
believed he was strong enough to keep going regardless of any symptoms from which he might be suffering. His strong
this was a
precautionary move". He remained conscious and he was able to breathe without needing a ventilator.
inclination was to overwork, not to put his feet up. In the light of his experiences one hopes he will change his outlook. traducido en españo
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