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Six Minute English

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Hello, this is six Minute English from BBC Learning English. I'm Neil.

And I'm Sam.

Sam, what blood type are you?

Ah, you mean the different groups used to classify humans by blood, types A, B, A, B and O?

I think I'm type O. How about you, Neil?

Well, it may sound strange, but actually I don't know.

Hmm, yeah, lots of Westerners don't know their blood type, but in parts of Asia,

blood groups are a topic of daily conversation.

People select romantic partners based on blood type and different blood groups are associated

with different personalities.

In this program we'll be finding out all about blood,

why humans have different blood types,

and whether blood is something more than just a way of pumping oxygen around your body.

And of course we'll be learning some new vocabulary as well.

Now, Neil, I have an interesting fact for you.

Did you know that many Japanese Popstars websites will feature their blood type alongside information like their age and hobbies?

I didn't Sam, but Japanese culture is certainly interested in blood.

There's even a word brouhara meaning blood harassment,

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