Vocabulary:
- agriculture /AG-ri-kulh-cher/
- bacteria /bak-TEER-ee-uh/
- contaminate /kuhn-TAM-uh-neyt/
- numerous /NOO-mer-uhs/
- antibacterial /an-tee-bak-TEER-ee-uhl/
[noun] business, science, or activity of farming
He is interested in agriculture because his father is a farmer.
[noun] very small organisms that are found everywhere and may cause disease
An airborne bacteria infected all people during the vacation.
[verb] to make something poisonous
Broken water pipes can contaminate the city’s water supply.
[adjective] great in number; many
The high school graduates felt nostalgic because of the numerous memories they shared.
[adjective] intended to reduce harmful bacteria
You may use antibacterial sanitizer after touching the toilet bowl.
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that 97% of people practice poor-hand washing and only 5% of people are doing it correctly. Proper hand-washing before and after eating prevents bacteria from spreading and contaminating food.
Another research found that 49 out of 100 towels were tested and numerous bacteria were found in the human body. “You can’t see, smell or feel bacteria,” said Carmen Rottenberg, Deputy Secretary of USDA. Proper hand-washing can be done by using an antibacterial soap, clean water and a dry towel.
Another research found that 49 out of 100 towels were tested and numerous bacteria were found in the human body. “You can’t see, smell or feel bacteria,” said Carmen Rottenberg, Deputy Secretary of USDA. Proper hand-washing can be done by using an antibacterial soap, clean water and a dry towel.
True or False:
- 55 out of 100 towels were tested for a research.
- USDA said that numerous bacteria were found in towels.
- Bacteria can bee seen anywhere.
- Washing hands can prevent bacteria from spreading in your food.
- According to USDA, 97% of people practice improper hand-washing.
Discussion Questions:
- In your opinion, does improper hand-washing cause diseases? Please explain.
- Do you agree that only 5% of people wash their hands correctly? Why or why not?
- Which do you prefer, washing hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand sanitizer?
- What can you say about improper hand-washing?
- What are your thoughts on cleanliness and proper hygiene?
Express Your Opinion:
- “I’m a hygiene freak. I’m like obsessive-compulsive when it comes to washing my hands.” – Kelly Clarkson
- “A slave boy is blamed no matter what he does: If he does not wash his hands, he is accused of being dirty. If he washes his hands, he is accused of wasting water. ” – Malagasy Proverb
- “One who maintains cleanliness keeps away diseases.” – Sam Veda