Trump Calls Coronavirus 'Kung Flu'

Trump Calls Coronavirus 'Kung Flu'

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The transcript discusses the naming of the virus, highlighting the distance from China in its naming. It covers the actions taken to control the virus spread, such as shutting down the U.S. to infected individuals from China, and claims of saving lives. The transcript also explores the various names the virus has been given, including 'Kung flu', and the different perceptions of it as a virus or flu.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the early actions taken by the United States to combat the spread of the virus?

Implementing a nationwide lockdown

Mandating mask-wearing in public

Closing borders to all international travel

Restricting entry from China

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the speaker, what was the result of the early actions taken by the United States?

A significant economic downturn

Saving hundreds of thousands of lives

Increased international travel

A rise in unemployment rates

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker claim about the recognition of the efforts made to control the virus?

They were criticized by other countries

They were celebrated in the media

They were largely ignored

They were widely praised

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many different names does the speaker suggest the disease has?

19 or 20

10 or 11

25 or 26

5 or 6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the names mentioned by the speaker for the disease?

Asian flu

Kung flu

Pandemic flu

Global virus