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Lesson 17: Scientists Discover New Origin of a Deadly Virus

LET'S UNLOCK WORDS AND PHRASES 🔐

Artificial Intelligence

/ar-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-uh-jens/

- The simulation of human intelligence by machines.

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries worldwide.

astronaut

/AS-truh-nawt/

- A person trained to travel in a spacecraft.

The astronaut successfully completed the mission to the moon.

burden

/BUR-dn/

- A heavy load, either physical or emotional.

The economic crisis has become a huge burden on small businesses.

cluster

/KLUS-ter/

- A group of similar things or people positioned closely together.

The outbreak started with a cluster of infections in the city.

collapse

/kuh-LAPS/

- To fall down suddenly due to pressure or lack of support.

The building collapse left hundreds homeless.

component

/kuhm-POH-nent/

- A part or element of a larger system.

The computer’s key components include the processor and memory.

contact

/KON-takt/

- Communication with someone or the state of touching.

Health authorities are tracing all the people who had contact with the patient.

element

/EL-uh-ment/

- A part or aspect of something abstract.

Trust is a key element in any successful relationship.

evolution

/ev-uh-LOO-shun/

- The gradual development of something.

The evolution of technology has made communication faster.

finding

/FYN-ding/

- A discovery, especially from research.

Scientists announced their findings about the new species.

fragment

/FRAG-ment/

- A small part broken off from something.

The glass shattered into tiny fragments.

laboratory

/LAB-ruh-tor-ee/

- A place where scientific research and experiments are conducted.

The new vaccine is still being tested in the laboratory.

lock down

/LOK-down/

- A period during which people are not allowed to leave their homes to prevent the spread of a disease.

The country went into lockdown due to the rise in COVID-19 cases.

New Normal

/noo NOR-muhl/

- A previously unfamiliar or atypical situation that has become standard.

Working from home has become the new normal for many employees.

origin

/OR-uh-jin/

- The point where something begins or comes from.

The origin of the virus is still being investigated.

outbreak

/OWT-brayk/

- A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as disease or war.

The outbreak of the flu affected millions of people last winter.

LET'S LISTEN! 🎧

Direction: Listen to the news and answer the comprehension questions below.



lesson 17

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

1. Where was the new discovery about the virus made?

2. What led to the national lockdown?

3. How is artificial intelligence being used in the fight against the virus?

4. Who has been advised to remain in contact with Earth?

5. What is being examined to prevent the spread of the virus?

LET'S PRACTICE 🎬

SITUATION

You are a health expert giving a news interview about the recent virus outbreak. Use the vocabulary words to answer the reporter's questions.


TASKS

1. Explain what measures are being taken to handle the outbreak.


2. Discuss how artificial intelligence is assisting in tracking the spread of the virus.


3. Share your thoughts on how the lockdown is affecting society and the burden on the healthcare system.

LET'S DISCUSS

  1. How do you think the new normal will impact people's daily lives after the pandemic?
  2. In what ways do you think artificial intelligence can help in other sectors, like education or business?
  3. Have you ever experienced a lockdown in your country? How did it affect your routine?
  4. Do you think space research involving astronauts should continue despite global crises like virus outbreaks? Why or why not?