Viruses and Pandemics. Penguin Readers. Level 6

The Penguin Readers series offers an engaging way for language learners to explore the works of renowned authors through carefully adapted texts, new illustrations, language practice activities, and additional online resources. The collection features well-loved classics, gripping modern fiction, and intellectually stimulating non-fiction pieces. One notable entry is "Viruses and Pandemics," a Level 6 Reader that aligns with the B1+ level in the CEFR framework. The text includes sentences of up to four clauses, incorporating language elements such as future continuous, reported questions, third conditional, and ellipsis. Accompanying illustrations enhance the reading experience.This particular book, created amid the Covid-19 pandemic, delves into the world of viruses. It covers a range of topics from everyday illnesses like the common cold to more serious infections such as smallpox, polio, Ebola, and the Zika virus. Additionally, it introduces readers to pioneering scientists who have significantly contributed to the prevention of these diseases and highlights ongoing viral research efforts. The publisher provided the above description.