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The story of quinine

Quinine is a medicine that helps to fight malaria. How was quinine discovered? Watch and find out!

Preparation

Story developed by Cambridge English Online

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Print the answers.534.17 KB

Discussion

Tell us about a forest or woodland area that you know about or have visited.

  • Where is it?
  • What's its name?
  • What type of trees are there?
  • What animals live there?
  • Is it in danger or is it protected?
Average: 3 (2 votes)

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Bugs and insects
Level 2

English courses for children aged 6-17

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