单选题AHer great-grandfather died during a major epidemic.BHer great-grandfather worked in the field of public health.CHer great-grandfather was affected by the 1918 epidemic.DHer great-grandfather was a soldier in World War l.

单选题
A

Her great-grandfather died during a major epidemic.

B

Her great-grandfather worked in the field of public health.

C

Her great-grandfather was affected by the 1918 epidemic.

D

Her great-grandfather was a soldier in World War l.


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解析:
女士提到了自己的曾祖父,她的曾祖父生于1918年,在流感爆发的时候他8岁,他经历过1918年的流感,这场流行病对他产生了很深的影响(His baby sister and his best friend died of the flu),所以本题应该选C。

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