1.  There are many challenging words in this commentary.  How many of the following words can you match with their definitions?

_____ malaria
_____ bombast
_____ arsenal
_____ DDT
_____ vital
_____ component
_____ insecticide
_____ oblique
_____ callous
_____ decimated
_____ eradicated
_____ perpetuated
_____ travesty
_____ unequivocal

a) a type of insecticide used mainly to kill malarial mosquitos
b) a chemical substance used to kill various insects
c) expressed in a clear and certain way
d) necessary for success; extremely important
e) indirect, so that the real meaning is not immediately clear
f) something which fails to represent the values and qualities that it is intended to represent, in a way that is shocking or offensive
g) unkind or cruel
h) pompous speech or writing
i) to kill a large number of something
j) an infectious disease characterized by cycles of chills, fever, and sweating, caused by a bite from a mosquito carrying the disease
k) to get rid of completely or destroy something bad
l) continuing forever in the same way
m) a collection of weapons (used to fight an enemy)
n) one part of something

2.  What does the U.S. Congress support as a vital part of any successful malaria control program? (paragraph 4)

3.  What effect does indoor DDT spraying twice a year have on mosquitoes? (5)  How does this indoor spraying affect the environment? (6)

4.  List four African countries that started DDT programs.  What effect have the programs had on malaria rates in those countries? (7)

5.  What organizations/governments does Mr. Innis blame for the existence of malaria in Africa? (8-10, 15)

6.  What has the EU (European Union) warned will be the consequence for those African countries using DDT?  How does Mr. Innis suggest (in paragraph 10) the EU could help those countries with that problem?

7.  Why are the U.S. and Europe malaria-free? (14)

8.  List the five steps that are necessary to eliminate malaria in Africa, according to Mr. Innis. (18)

9.  What does Mr. Innis hope will make the difference this year in the use of DDT to fight malaria in Africa? (4)

10.  What do you think of the EU's stand on the use of DDT to fight malaria?  List some things you can do to help fight malaria in Africa.  Go to FightingMalaria.org for more information.