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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
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- Spring allergies are starting earlier across the country.
- Many people feel worse symptoms in the spring.
- Warmer weather makes plants produce more pollen.
- Higher temperatures also make pollen seasons longer.
- Pollution can make pollen more irritating to lungs.
- Different plants pollinate together and pollen stays in air.
- This can make symptoms last longer and worse.
- Some adults get allergies for the first time.
- Children often have ear infections and sleep problems.
- Watch for mouth breathing, tiredness, and dark circles.
Difficult words
- allergy — A body reaction to pollen or other thingsallergies
- symptom — A sign or feeling that shows an illnesssymptoms
- pollen — Tiny powder from plants that can cause allergies
- pollution — Dirty air or chemicals that harm breathing
- season — A time of year with similar weatherseasons
- lung — An organ in the chest that helps breathinglungs
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Discussion questions
- Do you have allergies in spring?
- Which symptom do you have: mouth breathing, tiredness, or dark circles?
- Do you feel worse on warm days?
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