What is the Zika virus?

Kelly Ross

Listening — Intermediate Level
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Activity

Watch the video and answer the questions


  1. How is the Zika virus transmitted?

  2. What is microcephaly?

  3. How many cases have been reported in Brazil since October?

  4. When had the mosquito that carried Zika been eradicated in Brazil?

  5. What did the government of El Salvador tell women?

Discussion

Practice your writing skills by discussing the questions below

  1. Do you think the Brazil government's advice to prevent Zika will work? Why?

  2. If someone invented a machine that could kill all mosquitoes, do you think this would be a good idea? Why?

  3. Do you think mosquitos are a necessary part of the ecosystem? Why?

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