How pandemics end - 6 Minute English

It’s been more than two years and we are still living under the shadow of Covid-19. There have been many pandemics through history, such as the Black Death, and our species has survived. Sam and Neil discuss how pandemics end, and teach you related vocabulary along the way. This week’s question Which disease was eradicated in 1977? a) cholera b) polio c) smallpox Listen to the programme to find out the answer. Vocabulary eradicate completely destroy or get rid of something such as a social problem or disease declare victory announce something to be finished before it actually is but when it seems ‘good enough’ prematurely happening too soon, before the best time to do it bury your head in the sand deliberately refuse to accept the truth about something you find unpleasant death sentence the punishment of death for committing a crime, or from a disease which has no cure chronic lasting for a long time [Cover: Getty Images] You can download audio and text here: More 6 Minute English episodes: People who can taste words Finding your way in space Britain’s love affair with coffee Intimacy on screen Personalised diets How green is nuclear energy? Why we forget the things we learn #learnenglish #pandemics #englishvocabulary