Could AI reduce the need for animal testing? Phil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary.πππ βββ Thereβs one commonly used medicine in particular which is harmful for animals but safe for humans, but what? Is it: a) antibiotics? b) aspirin? or, c) paracetamol? Listen to the programme to hear the answer. [Cover: Getty Images] You can download the audio and a free programme transcript here π Vocabulary: βοΈhuman guinea pigs - the first people to have something new tested on them βοΈvice versa - used to indicate that the opposite of what you have just said is also true βοΈthread the needle - task which requires extreme skill and precision to do successfully, especially one which requires balancing conflicting interests βοΈthe whole picture - a complete description of something which includes all the relevant information and opinions about it βοΈwade through something - spend a lot of time and effort doing something boring or difficult, especially reading a lot of information βοΈon top ofΒ (something) - in addition to something, especially something unpleasant More 6 Minute English episodes: β The school that puts the kids in charge π β What can we learn from toddlers π β Bitter food, better health? π β Talking at the table π β Eating for two π β Why everyone loves the underdog π β What makes a great library?π β Sewing to fight period povertyπ β Plastic waste eaten by enzymes π β Feed your brain π π€©π€©π€© SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English π βοΈ Visit our website π βοΈ Follow us on Instagram π βοΈ Find us on Facebook π βοΈ Join us on TikTok π @bbclearningenglish We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment π #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #animalrights #animaltesting #6minuteenglish
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