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Jeanette:It's getting hotter and hotter these days.And mosquitoes are coming out.
Belinda:Yes,the terrible mosquitoes are back.
Jeanette:Look at my legs.Mosquito bites are everywhere.
Belinda:Oh,my god!Why don't you use some mosquito repellents?
Jeanette:It's said that most of the mosquito repellents are toxic.
Belinda:You are right,but you can make your own natural mosquito repellent.
Jeanette:Really?
Belinda:Yes,you can control exactly what goes into the product so you won't need to worry about any unwanted chemicals.
Jeanette:Can you show me the way?
Belinda:Well,in general,what you are doing is diluting an essential oil that the mosquitoes find distasteful or which confuses them so they can't find you to bite you.
Jeanette:Are there any natural essential oils that work well against mosquitoes?
Belinda:Yes,cinnamon oil,lemon eucalyptus oil,citronella oil and castor oil are good essential oil ingredients.
Jeanette:Thank you for the information.
Pair work.Start a conversation with your partner according to the following situation:
You are a primary school teacher and your students like playing bubbles.Now you are talking with them and telling them how to make bubble solution themselves.
Language tips:
0.5 cup of dishwashing liquid
4.5 cups of water
4 tablespoons of glycerin
Craig:Hey,man,you've just played basketball?
Alex:Yes.It's so hot and I'm really thirsty.Would you like some sports drinks?
Craig:No,thanks.I usually drink water after exercise.
Alex:I find it too bland.Gatorade is my favorite.
Craig:Actually,sports drinks don't hydrate better than water and it doesn't quench thirst.
Alex:Oh,really?I didn't know about that.Which drink is best for getting and staying hydrated during exercise?
Craig:The natural choice for hydration is water.It hydrates better than any other liquid,both before and during exercise.
Alex:You sound like an expert on it,bro.
Craig:I read some articles on it.In fact,you can get a carbohydrate boost from sports drinks,in addition to electrolytes which may be lost from perspiration.
Alex:So there are advantages from sports drinks.
Craig:Sure,but these drinks tend to offer lower calories than juice or soft drinks.
Alex:Thank you for telling me these.I'd better drink water next time.
Start a conversation with your partner according to the following situation:
Your teacher gave you an assignment to find out the advantages and disadvantages of different kinds of drinks.Now you are exchanging views with your classmates on it.
Language tips:
water
sports drinks
juice
carbonated soft drinks
coffee and tea
alcoholic beverages
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