First News Comprehension-The Fight Back

1.The illness caused by the Corona Virus is COVID-19.

2.If anyone in a household develops a cough or temperature should stay at home for 14 days.

3.The word which means strongly advised is 'urged'.

4.The journalist describes that 'nearly everyone survives unless they have other serious health problems already' as good news.

5.Two examples which imply that the coronavirus is like a battle include:'battle plan' and'countries across the globe are at war with it'.

6.If I was talking to my grandparents, I would suggest that they self-isolate as they're the most vulnerable people especially if they have an underlying condition which could easily give them the virus.

7a. A ventilator is a machine designed to provide mechanical ventilation by moving breathable air into and out of the lungs to deliver breaths to a patient who is breathing insufficiently.

7b. Companies are helping out by using their machines to make ventilators instead of their usual products.

8.William Gibson has come up with a brilliant idea to create a website that matches song lyrics to a 13-step-hand-washing-routine.

9.I think William's idea will help the spread of the virus as it will encourage people to wash their hands and in the long run prevent the virus from occuring,with over 175,000 posters he's got a wide audience!

-My life has changed drastically as all schools have been shut down which is giving me the oppurtunity to educate myself.Additionally,all retail stores,restaurants,cinemas and many more public place have had to come to a close.

10a.When will we ever be able to go back to school and do the things that all year 6 children have been really hyped up about such as,leavers assembly,leavers hoodies,SAT's,Leaver's assembly,Kingswood residential trip and many more events that were scheduled to take place over the next few months :(

11.Things you could do to entertain yourself:

Paint,draw,learn,bake,organise,read,write,eat,chat,socialise and craft something new!