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Vocabulary:
- urge /urj/
[verb] — to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing
Madison urged her husband to give up smoking.
- assortment /uh-SAWRT-muhnt/
[noun] — a group of different types of something
The shop has a wide assortment of designs to choose from.
- observe /uhb-ZURV/
[verb] — to obey a law, rule, or custom
Observe proper streaming on YouTube for your views to be counted.
- platform /PLAT-fawrm/
[noun] — a method of communication or entertainment, for example television, radio, or the internet
You can use different social media platforms to spread your message across.
- public service /PUHB-lik SUR-vis/
[noun] — a service provided by the government, such as hospitals, schools, or the police
The former mayor was rewarded for his years of outstanding public service.
Google urges the public to emphasize the importance of mask wearing and social distancing in their “Google Doodle” series last August 5, 2020. The animated Google Doodle featured letters that comprise the Google logo wearing masks in different assortment and designs while observing social distancing. When website visitors click the link, they will be redirected to a coronavirus prevention search page where they highlight information about the symptoms, prevention, and treatments.
Google also uses other platforms such as YouTube and Google Maps to spread their message across the community. Through YouTube, they spread public service announcements like how a simple act such as wearing a mask can reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission by up to 80%. Aside from COVID-19 prevention page, Google Doodle also provided a link to another page where people can find domestic violence helplines, more information for people with illnesses who are at a higher risk in the pandemic, and online support for people who are battling against addiction.
True or False:
- The animated Google Doodle showed letters that make up the Google Map logo.
- The Google Doodle showed the importance of wearing face masks.
- The Google Doodle logo showed the letters wearing masks with the same design.
- Wearing masks can reduce the risk of virus spread by up to 70% according to a public service announcement.
- Google also provided a link where people can find online support for those who are recovering from addiction.
Discussion Questions:
- Have you seen a Google Doodle before? What was it about?
- What is the importance of search engines during this time of pandemic?
- Why do you think Google’s search engine is so popular?
- Would you like to work for Google? Why or why not?
- How do you do your part to stop the spread of the virus?
Express Your Opinion:
- Wearing a face mask is better than wearing a ventilator.
- “I wear my mask to protect you. You wear your mask to protect me.” — Dr. Jay C. Butler, CDC
- V_R_S, Only “I” and “U” can break the chain.
[verb] — to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing
Madison urged her husband to give up smoking.
[noun] — a group of different types of something
The shop has a wide assortment of designs to choose from.
[verb] — to obey a law, rule, or custom
Observe proper streaming on YouTube for your views to be counted.
[noun] — a method of communication or entertainment, for example television, radio, or the internet
You can use different social media platforms to spread your message across.
[noun] — a service provided by the government, such as hospitals, schools, or the police
The former mayor was rewarded for his years of outstanding public service.
Google also uses other platforms such as YouTube and Google Maps to spread their message across the community. Through YouTube, they spread public service announcements like how a simple act such as wearing a mask can reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission by up to 80%. Aside from COVID-19 prevention page, Google Doodle also provided a link to another page where people can find domestic violence helplines, more information for people with illnesses who are at a higher risk in the pandemic, and online support for people who are battling against addiction.