Sick People at Craigies Farm

May 6, 2026, 18:16
UKHealth

Introduction

Health workers are looking at a sickness problem at Craigies Farm in South Queensferry.

Main Body

Between 6 and 16 people got sick. They touched animals and fed lambs. A small parasite caused the sickness. This parasite comes from sheep, cows, and pigs. People feel sick in their stomach and have a fever. Small children get sick more often. Health workers and the farm are working together. This sickness often happens in spring. The farm owner says the farm is clean. He says the farm follows all health rules. Now, the farm changed some things. People cannot hug lambs. The farm cleans the animal areas more. The farm tells people to wash their hands with soap. This is the best way to stay healthy.

Conclusion

The farm is still open. Health workers are watching for more sick people.

Learning

🧼 Action Words for Health

In the story, we see words that describe doing things to stay safe. For A2 learners, these are the most important words to learn first.

The 'How-To' List:

  • Touch β†’ Put your hand on something.
  • Feed β†’ Give food to animals.
  • Wash β†’ Use water and soap to clean.
  • Hug β†’ Hold someone or something close.

πŸ› οΈ Making Changes

Notice how the text describes a problem and then a fix. This is how we talk about rules in English:

Problem β†’\rightarrow New Rule

  1. People got sick β†’\rightarrow Clean animal areas more.
  2. People touched lambs β†’\rightarrow Cannot hug lambs.
  3. Hands were dirty β†’\rightarrow Wash hands with soap.

πŸ’‘ Quick Tip

When you see "the best way to...", it means this is the most important answer. Example: Washing hands is the best way to stay healthy.

Vocabulary Learning

sickness (n.)
a disease or illness
Example:The farm had a sickness problem that made many people ill.
parasite (n.)
a tiny organism that lives on or in another organism and harms it
Example:A small parasite caused the sickness.
fever (n.)
a high body temperature that shows illness
Example:People feel sick in their stomach and have a fever.
clean (adj.)
free from dirt or germs
Example:The farm owner says the farm is clean.
wash (v.)
to clean with water and soap
Example:The farm tells people to wash their hands with soap.
soap (n.)
a liquid or powder used for washing
Example:The farm tells people to wash their hands with soap.
owner (n.)
a person who owns something
Example:The farm owner says the farm follows all health rules.
rules (n.)
a set of instructions or laws
Example:The farm follows all health rules.
spring (n.)
the season after winter, before summer
Example:This sickness often happens in spring.
hug (v.)
to hold someone close in a friendly way
Example:People cannot hug lambs.
lambs (n.)
young sheep
Example:People touched animals and fed lambs.
animals (n.)
living creatures other than humans
Example:People touched animals and fed lambs.
children (n.)
young people
Example:Small children get sick more often.
stomach (n.)
the part of the body that holds food
Example:People feel sick in their stomach.
farm (n.)
a piece of land used for growing crops or raising animals
Example:Health workers are looking at a sickness problem at Craigies Farm.