While it’s good news that many people are doing their part to slow the spread (распространение) of coronavirus, the bad news is that many people are wearing their masks wrong. Wearing a face mask takes some getting used to (привычка). To get the most benefit, you need to avoid these common (типичные) mistakes.
Read more in English in the New York Times.
After reading the article answer the questions to check your comprehension.
1. One of the biggest mistakes you can make when wearing a mask is…
A. To wear a self-made mask because you want to choose the color, style and material.
B. Not to take it off, although it makes you feel a bit stuffy (душный).
C. To pull it under your nose or completely off your face to rest under your chin (подбородок).
2. Which is really correct?
A. To wear your mask so it covers just the tip of your nose.
B. Not to tighten the loops or ties of the mask, because you need to leave small gaps on the sides.
C. To wear your mask so it comes all the way up, close to the bridge (переносица) of your nose, and all the way down under your chin.
3. Fill in the gaps in the sentences and always follow these tips.
A. Always ………. before and after wearing a mask.
B. Don’t touch the ………. of the mask when you take it off.
C. Put the mask on while outside your home. Elevators and stairwells can be ………. areas.
D. ………. and ………. your cloth mask daily. Keep it in a clean, dry place.
