This is a podcast which picks up a few interesting things that have appeared in the news in recent weeks. In this episode we have “good news” stories on health, the environment, and world news.

In our first good news story, we learn that scientists have developed a simple blood test to check for cancer. You can read more about it here:

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/nov/27/nhs-to-trial-blood-test-to-detect-more-than-50-forms-of-cancer

 

In our second story, we find out that waste from sugar production could replace plastic for coffee cups, and you can learn more by following these links:

https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2020/11/14/better-disposable-coffee-cups

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201112113139.htm

 

In our final story, we hear about a family which found a koala in their Christmas tree. You can watch a video and learn more here:

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/dec/03/on-the-first-day-of-australian-family-finds-live-koala-in-their-christmas-tree

 

Worksheet Answers:

1. C       2. A      3. C

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