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Facemasks

Pre- advanced
2020/08/05  19:17

Today's Vocabulary

1.scarves (n) 
a strip, square, or triangle of cloth, worn around the neck, head, or shoulders to keep you warm or to make you look attractive

2. infection (n)
a disease in a part of your body that is caused by bacteria or a virus


 

3.insufficient (adj)
not enough

 

 

 4. organisations (n) 
a group of people
who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose 

 

 

5. risk (n)  
the possibility
 of something bad happening

6. catch (v) 
to take  hold  of something, especially something that is moving  through the air

Face Masks

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The USA could soon be encouraging Americans to wear face masks or scarves. There has been a lot of talk about whether or not face masks are effective in helping slow down the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The government is set to encourage Americans to use homemade face coverings like cloth masks, bandanas and scarves. The WHO and other health organisations have recommended that people who are not sick do not need to wear masks or cover their face. However, other organisations say face masks can slow the spread of the virus. They point to countries like Singapore and South Korea, where people wear masks and reported infection rates are lower.

Health experts in the USA believe that wearing a mask could reduce the risk of people spreading the virus and give a little protection to those who have not contracted it. Health officials are worried that if everyone rushes out to buy masks, there may not be enough for nurses, doctors and other key workers. They also say that a mask could make the problem worse because people might feel safe wearing one and mix more with other people. Another thing health experts are worried about is that homemade masks are insufficient to prevent people from catching the virus. The White House said: “The most important thing is the social distancing, washing your hands and not touching your face.”

 

Resource: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2004/200405-face-masks.html

Discussion

 

  1. What is  USA encouraging Americans to wear besides masks?
  2. What did the White House recommended besides hand washing?
  3. What did some organisations say masks can do to the virus’ spread?

“The irony of life is that those who wear masks often tell us more truths than those with open faces.”

Marie Lu