Lesson Introduction
Everyone's got their own method for keeping those pesky mosquitos away... in today's lesson we'll listen to two people concoct a plan that is destined to fail! Join us to learn about describing annoying bugs and insect repellents.
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A: The mosquitos are biting me!
B: Me too, I can’t stop scratching. They are everywhere! Sneaky little bastards.
A: Do you have any bug spray?
B: No, I forgot to buy some.
A: Then we’ll have to put up with it.
B: We can cover ourselves with beer! That way if they bite us, they'll get drunk and fall asleep
A: That's without a doubt, the best idea youve had! Lets do it!
B: Run! They are thirsty for more!
scratch to rub your skin with something sharp
sneaky behaving in a secret and usually dishonest manner
put up with to allow to exist or happen
bug spray a liquid used to prevent being bitten by bugs
mosquito a small flying insect that bites the skin
mosquito net a net placed usually around a bed to prevent somone sleeping from being bitten
rash an outbreak of spots or patches on the skin, caused by illness or allergy
malaria a disease with recurring attacks of fever, caused by the bite of some types of mosquito
bug zapper a device that attracts and kills insects that are attracted by light
pesticide a chemical used to destroy pests, esp. insects
mosquito
►Only female mosquitoes bite.
►Mosquito bites are very itchy.
► Some mosquitoes can spread diseases through their bites
scratch
►The cat scratched me with its claws.
► Will you please scratch my back?
► Be careful not to scratch the table.
sneaky
► That was a sneaky trick!
► The sneaky thief crept into the open window.
► The kids snuck into the movie without paying.
bug spray
► Pass me the bug spray I'm being eaten alive
► Try to avoid getting the bug spray in your eyes.
► Let's try this natural bug spray made It's made with garlic.
put up with
► I can't put up with the noise any longer turn down that music.
► If you can put up with the smell then stinky tofu is actually very tasty.
►I have put up with him for too long. I want a new roommate.