Homework: Paraphrase the following texts.
#1 Ginger shuts down nerve receptors that trigger the vomiting reflex.
= The vomiting reflex can be diminished with ginger.

#2 Pouring hydroxide peroxide on your wooden cutting board will kill salmonella and other bacteria.
= If you get cut in your skin, you could disinfect with hydroxide peroxide.
note: Any cut on skin is not stated.

answer:  The bacteria on your wooden cutting board, including salmonella, can be eradicated by pouring hydrogen peroxide on it.

#3 He was saddened by the news.
= The news made him sad.