Prime Time 7/8, Writing, Arbeitsheft

21 Is cleanliness among the causes of allergies? Being too clean may actually be the cause of some allergies and is also linked to asthma. Hundreds of ordinary things we come in contact with on a daily basis can trigger allergic reactions – from pollen and mould to pet hair and dust mites. 1. 2. Allergy causes: The hygiene hypothesis 3. 4. 5. Studying allergies on the farm 6. 7. Cleaning products and allergies Not only does a too-clean environment put children at risk of later asthma and allergies, the act of cleaning might be causing asthma and allergies in adults. 8. 9. So a little less cleaning – and a little more dirt – could actually be just what the doctor ordered. 4.6 Writing prompt Report: Clean school – no allergies? Your class has been asked by the head of your school to compile a report on cleanliness at school and to suggest measures to improve the situation. 5  In your report you should: • describe the level of cleanliness at school • analyse which health effects might result from this situation • suggest measures how the school could deal with cleanliness in the future Divide your report into sections and give them headings . Write around 250 words . Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv