Feeling itchy is unpleasant, and the feeling of finally scratching that itch can be very satisfying! But why do we feel itchy in the first place? And is it possible to catch an itch from someone else?
BBC 6 Minute English · bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/features/6-minute-english
Have you ever had an itch that you really wanted to scratch, but couldn't?
IELTS Section 3 style
Itching
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
| Point discussed | Detail |
|---|---|
| Programme Dr Henning Holle spoke to | BBC World Service CrowdScience |
| Item of clothing that makes Georgie scratch | Her itchy |
| Insect that bit Neil | A |
| What people watched in the study | of people scratching |
| What was being scratched in the quiz | A |
| Illness used as an example | Catch a |