Worksheet 2. Coronavirus. 1. Listening activity. Review the vocabulary words. Listen to the audio. Pre-listening vocabulary. 2. Fill in the gaps with words below. Effective, studies, preventing, surfaces, remove. 3. Comprehension questions

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Worksheet 2

Coronavirus

1. Listening activity

Review the vocabulary words. Listen to the audio

Pre-listening vocabulary

hygiene: practices used for keeping oneself clean
eliminate: to remove or destroy something
adhere: to stick or attach to something
friction: the resistance of objects rubbing against each other
transfer: to move an object from one place to another
professional: a person who works in a specific field

2. Fill in the gaps with words below

Washing hands is common practice for maintaining good hygiene and preventing disease. However, studies show that many people still don’t wash their hands properly. Rinsing with water is not enough to eliminate viruses. This is because viruses can adhere to skin, and the friction caused by rubbing hands together is not always enough to remove them. The molecules in hand soap are able to break the virus away from the skin. These molecules can then kill the virus by breaking the bonds that hold it together. It is recommended that people wash their hands for over twenty seconds with soap and water. Drying hands is also important, because wet hands can transfer bacteria tosurfaces more easily than dry hands. Some people use hand sanitizer instead of soap to prevent disease. While hand sanitizer can be Effective against bacteria and viruses, medical professionals agree that it is not quite as effective as soap and water.

Effective, studies, preventing, surfaces, remove

3. Comprehension questions

1. Rinsing with water does not eliminate viruses because

water and friction can't break a virus away from the skin

2. Drying hands is important because

wet hands spread bacteria more easily

3. Hand sanitizer is

less effective against viruses than water and soap

4. Discussion/essay questions (in writing)

1. Hand washing is one measure you can take to prevent infection from COVID-19. What other precautions are you taking to protect yourself?

To prevent infection, you need to be at home. Go outside only if necessary and only with respiratory masks that will protect against the virus. It is necessary to observe hygiene, wash products, keep the house clean and be in a good mood.

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