Should we wear a face mask? 6 Minute English
With the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic, people in many countries around the world have started wearing face masks to protect both themselves and others they come into contact with. In this programme Rob and Sam discuss whether wearing masks in public can help prevent the spread of coronavirus in the community, in this episode of 6 Minute English.
This week's question:
When and where were face masks first widely used? Was it:
a) 1855 in Vienna,
b) 1905 in Chicago, or
c) 1955 in London.
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary from the programme:
equivocal - difficult to interpret because it seems to have two opposite or contradictory meanings
it stands to reason (that) - is obviously true from the facts
heated debate - discussion or argument in which people become angry and excited
emitting - sending out into the air, for example a noise or smell or a virus
mask shaming - criticising, mocking or humiliating someone for not wearing a face covering
false sense of security - belief that you are safe when you are not
To download a transcript and audio, got to our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-200702
#bbclearningenglish #facemasks #coronavirus #6minuteenglish
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This week's question:
When and where were face masks first widely used? Was it:
a) 1855 in Vienna,
b) 1905 in Chicago, or
c) 1955 in London.
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary from the programme:
equivocal - difficult to interpret because it seems to have two opposite or contradictory meanings
it stands to reason (that) - is obviously true from the facts
heated debate - discussion or argument in which people become angry and excited
emitting - sending out into the air, for example a noise or smell or a virus
mask shaming - criticising, mocking or humiliating someone for not wearing a face covering
false sense of security - belief that you are safe when you are not
To download a transcript and audio, got to our website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-200702
#bbclearningenglish #facemasks #coronavirus #6minuteenglish
For more English videos and English lessons to help you learn English: www.bbclearningenglish.com
We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment.
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