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1. by Some people than more others . mosquitoes bitten


2. answers question . discovered website this A to some


3. parts like . Researchers mosquitoes looked into what


4. darker with be could Those skin bigger targets .


5. so to Not with people attracted blood group A .


6. are over 3,500 species of There mosquitoes worldwide .


7. the of females Only the species bite .


8. bites are an annoyance for Mosquito most people .


9. have the from died diseases People mosquitoes spread .


10. mosquito can A reduce also net the chances .

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Mosquito Bites - The 20 Questions

STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)
  1. What did you think when you read the headline?
  2. What images are in your mind when you hear the word 'mosquito'?
  3. What do you think of mosquitoes?
  4. How do you feel when a mosquito buzzes around your ear?
  5. Why do mosquitoes like some people more than others?
  6. What do you do when a mosquito bites you?
  7. What is the purpose of mosquitoes?
  8. What three adjectives best describe mosquitoes?
  9. What do you now about mosquitoes?
  10. Why does blood group change the taste of blood?

STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)
  1. Did you like reading this article? Why/not?
  2. What do you think of when you hear the word 'bite'?
  3. What do you think about what you read?
  4. What do you think of there being 3,500 species of mosquitoes?
  5. How annoying are mosquitoes?
  6. Are mosquitoes useful in any way?
  7. What do you do when a mosquito bite itches?
  8. What do you know about malaria?
  9. What do you think of insect repellent?
  10. What questions would you like to ask a mosquito expert?

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