[Vocabulary] articles, objects, things

[maoyueh]

To avoid getting the flu, after we touch the (A. articles, B. objects, C. things) (A. touched, B. used) by large numbers of people, for example, doorknobs, light switches, remote controls, faucets, telephone receivers and shopping carts, we should wash our hands with soap and water or liquid hand sanitizers.

In the first parenthesis, which is the best choice? My guess is A. Am I right? Or is there a better word for this context? In the second parenthesis, which is the better choice? Thank you a lot.

 

[emsr2d2]

What is the purpose of this exercise?

 

[maoyueh]

I am writing an essay on how to avoid getting the flu during the flu season. Thank you.

 

[Matthew Wai]

Will the essay be handed in to your teacher?

 

[maoyueh]

No, I am practising English writing. Thank you so much.

 

[emsr2d2]

To avoid getting flu, after touching things/objects which have been touched by many people, ...

 

[TheParser]

***** NOT A TEACHER *****


"To avoid getting the flu, always wash your hands thoroughly after touching anything that has been used by the public: doorknobs, shopping carts, magazines in waiting rooms, etc."

 

[Rover_KE]

Like TheParser, I'd avoid using the repetitive 'touch/touched'.

If it's necessary to stick more strictly to the OP, I'd change 'after we touch' to 'after handling', or choose 'used' for the second option.

 

[Tarheel]

If you don't want to get the flu then don't shake hands. And wear one of those masks to protect yourself.

 

[MikeNewYork]

Another person's hands can be a problem, but one's own hands are even more of a problem.

 

[emsr2d2]

The chances are that, at some point in your life, you're going to get flu at least once!

 

[Tarheel]

Another person's hands can be a problem, but one's own hands are even more of a problem.

And cell phones are covered with germs.
:-o