Friday, May 24, 2013

Summer Pests

Here is the text of our reading. Muajab asked me how you can copy this into Google Translator. I will show you how.


DARN THOSE MOSQUITOES!!!
 
Newcomers who want to relax outdoors with their friends and families during the summer

might find many uninvited Canadian guests coming to their parties for a meal: mosquitoes!

These tiny citizens aren’t at the picnic table to taste the delicious food; they’re females who

need blood for their eggs!

In Canada, mosquito bites are usually not dangerous to health, but they can be

uncomfortable because the red marks they leave on the skin are very, very itchy. One way

to manage mosquito bites is to prevent them. It helps to know the insects’ habits. They are

not very active on windy days, and they are most active in the mornings and evenings. They

are attracted to movement, human smells and brightly coloured clothing, The best way to

prevent bites is to wear insect repellent and layers of clothing. Mosquitoes can bite

through thin cloth, but if clothing is layered, it is harder for them to bite.

If you do get bites, it is important not to scratch, because that will make them itchier.

There are many products for sale in pharmacies to help with the itching, and there are

many home remedies as well. One product that is popular in Canada is calamine lotion.

Some people say that toothpaste helps, while other people use a paste made of water and

baking soda. Perhaps it is best to try many pharmacy products and home remedies until

you find the one that works well for you.
Drag the cursor over the text while holding the left mouse button down.  Use ctrl C to copy. Go to Google and choose MORE. From the drop-down menu, choose Translator. Use Ctrl V to paste. Choose English on the left and your language on the right. Voila!

 I don't have grammar activities for you today. You may use any web sites you wish, as long as it's English. Have a good weekend.






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