Free Condoms for the World Cup

May 13, 2026, 21:37
CanadaHealth

Introduction

Toronto Public Health is giving away special condoms for the World Cup.

Main Body

The city spent $200,000 on this plan. They bought 576,000 condoms and 200,000 lubricants. This helps people stay healthy and stop diseases. Four clinics give these items to people. The city expects 300,000 visitors from June 11 to July 19. The condoms have six fun designs. They have soccer words and emojis. Some people think the designs are too pretty. They think people will keep them instead of using them.

Conclusion

Toronto Public Health gives these items to keep people safe during the games.

Learning

πŸ’‘ Focus: Describing Quantities

In the text, we see how to talk about large numbers of things. This is a key skill for A2 English.

1. Big Numbers

  • 200,000200,000 \rightarrow$ Two hundred thousand dollars
  • 576,000 β†’\rightarrow Five hundred seventy-six thousand

2. Counting Items When we talk about things we can count (like condoms or visitors), we just put the number before the word:

  • Number + Thing
  • Example: 300,000 visitors

3. Useful Word: "Instead of" This is a great phrase to show a choice or a change.

  • From text: "keep them instead of using them"
  • Meaning: Do NOT use them β†’\rightarrow DO keep them.

Vocabulary Learning

condoms (n.)
A protective covering used during sex to prevent pregnancy and reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
Example:She always carries condoms in her purse to stay safe.
lubricants (n.)
Substances used to reduce friction between surfaces, often applied during sex to make the experience more comfortable.
Example:He bought lubricants to use with the condoms.
healthy (adj.)
In good physical or mental condition; free from illness or injury.
Example:Eating fruits and vegetables helps you stay healthy.
diseases (n.)
Illnesses or conditions that affect the body or mind and can be spread from one person to another.
Example:Vaccines protect people from many diseases.
clinics (n.)
Medical centers where patients receive treatment and health services.
Example:She visited the clinic to get a flu shot.