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.