What is Bill Gates afraid of?

I. Vocabulary Exercise

Complete the following sentences with the correct vocabulary words from the list:

scenario
petrifying
terrifies
slightly
dread
chance
feel
apprehensive
seriously

1. I __________ to think what would happen if we faced another world war.
2. I rate the __________ of an asteroid hitting Earth as fairly low.
3. It __________ me that the risk of a nuclear war is rising.
4. The sudden outbreak of a widespread epidemic is a nightmare __________.
5. I don’t take an alien invasion __________ as there is a very low probability of such an event.
6. I’m terribly __________ about the future with scarce water resources.
7. I’m just __________ worried that a huge volcanic explosion could happen soon.
8. I find a gigantic earthquake that could affect millions of people overwhelmingly __________.
9. I would __________ uneasy about the future if I loved in tsunami-stricken areas.

II. Your Opinion

Answer the following questions.

• Do you agree or disagree with the sentences you just completed?
• Are you afraid of these types of scenarios?
• Have the recent events of coronavirus made you more afraid than you normally are?

III. Video: “What Bill Gates is afraid of”

Before you watch the video, what do you think Bill Gates is most afraid of in life? If you were Bill Gates, what would you be most afraid of?

Comprehension Questions:

1. What are some of the things Bill Gates is worried about?
2. What is he most afraid of?
3. What are the two kinds of flus, according to Bill Gates?
4. Why would any epidemic today spread quicker than in the 20th century?
5. According to Bill Gates, how much money do we need to spend in order to prepare for an epidemic?

IV. Homework Questions

Please explain your personal opinion on the following five questions:

1. Do you think that coronavirus is an example of Bill Gates’ fear?
2. Do you think that the world was prepared for coronavirus? Why?
3. What should countries do in the future in order to better respond to future epidemics or pandemics?
4. How has coronavirus affected your personal life?
5. What do you think will happen next in our current situation?