B1 – Intermediate
After being prohibited for 25 years, the United Kingdom will now be permitting animal testing for cosmetics again. Consequently, this decision has received many criticism.
Learn more about the resumption of animal testing for cosmetics in the U.K. in this article.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2305/230511-cosmetics-testing-on-animals.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “appalling” mean, “Allowing animal testing for cosmetics would be a devastating blow to the millions of people who have supported campaigns to end this appalling practice.“? Give a synonym of this word and make your own sentence.
- What does “carry out” mean, “She said that with today’s technology, testing could be carried out without using animals.“? Make your own sentence.
- What is a “devastating blow“, “Allowing animal testing for cosmetics would be a devastating blow to the millions of people who have supported campaigns to end this appalling practice.“? Use this phrase in your own sentence.
Discussion Questions:
- What is your opinion about the recent decision by the UK government to allow animal testing for cosmetics again?
- What are your thoughts on the use of animals in scientific research in general?
- “Testing could be carried out without using animals.” Do you agree or disagree with this? Explain.
- Is it possible for animals to be protected when they are part of testing for scientific purposes? Explain.
- Have you ever stopped purchasing products from a cosmetics brand because they test their products in animals? Why?