Unit 23: Epidemics, Viruses, and Pandemics

Smaller than bacteria, viruses are microscopic organisms that need another living thing - a host - to live and multiply. This unit teaches the most important vocabulary to discuss viruses as well as the dramatic spread of illnesses to cause epidemics and even pandemics.

Basic actitivies (computer-graded)

This unit contains a vocabulary sheet plus the student activities listed below.
Reading: Viruses, Epidemics, and Pandemics

Smaller than bacteria, viruses are microscopic organisms that need another living thing - a host - to live and multiply. This unit teaches the most important vocabulary to discuss viruses as well as the dramatic spread of illnesses to cause epidemics and even pandemics.

Multiple Choice
Pick the correct answer from a list.
Listening Comprehension
Listen to the word and type it in.
Spelling and Recognition
Type in the correct answer for each definition.

Advanced activities (teacher-graded)

Speaking Activity
Record yourself speaking English.
Writing Activity
Pick a question and write about it.