SCIENCE
Why do people wear masks in hospitals? What effect can masks have on people's health?
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People wear masks to protect themselves and others.
Masks can have a positive effect on people's health because they help prevent the spread of diseases.
Why do people sometimes have to wait in a long line at an airport? What can they do while they wait?
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There are a lot of people at airports. They sometimes have to wait in a long line. They can send messages or talk to friends while they wait.
Imagine you are about to join a video call, but your internet connection is slow. What can you do?
I can restart my internet connection, try again and check my webcam. If it is still unstable, I can send a message to the other people.
Imagine you kick a football and hurt your ankle. It looks kind of crooked, and you are in pain. What should you do first? What might a doctor do?
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First, I should stop playing and ask for help. The doctor might check the injury, immobilize my ankle and recommend an ointment. It needs time to heal.
Why is balance important for a person riding a bicycle? What happens if they lose their balance?
Balance is important because it helps people stay on the bicycle. If they lose their balance, they can fall and get injured. They might need help to get back on their feet.
Your online meeting was about to start, but your colleague hasn't arrived. You are also running late. What message would you send?
We were about to start the meeting, but you haven't joined yet. We are running late. Could you send me a message when you are ready?
Some animals can survive for many days without food, but much less time without water. Why is water so important? What happens when there is a lack of water?
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Water is essential for the body. A lack of water can harm people's health. People become dehydrated, feel weak and may need medical help.
Imagine you are looking for a new job. You discover that many people are applying for the same position. What can you do to improve your chances in the job market?
I can improve my English, learn new things and prepare for interviews. There are many people looking for jobs, so I need to improve my skills.
You have an important video call with a new colleague. Your internet is unstable, your webcam isn't working, and you can't join the meeting. Explain what happened and describe how you would solve the problem.
I was about to join the meeting, but my internet connection was unstable. I tried to restart my computer, but my webcam didn't work. I sent a message to my colleague to explain the problem.