Dengue

Pick a model based on your level. Start with the simple version or read the fuller A1 model for more detail and exam practice. Then use the writing lesson to learn how to write the paragraph in your own words.

🌱 Simple Model

Dengue is a disease caused by a virus. Some mosquitoes can spread dengue. A person may have a fever. The person may also have a headache or body pain. Some people can become very sick. They may need medical care. Mosquitoes can breed in standing water. Water may stay in buckets or flower pots. It may also stay in cans or old tyres. We should empty these containers. We should keep our homes clean. We should protect ourselves from mosquito bites. Families should work together to stop mosquitoes. We should get medical help when needed.

🌿 Easy Model

Dengue is a disease caused by a virus. It spreads mainly through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. A person with dengue may have a fever, headache, body pain, or other signs of illness. Some people can become very sick and need medical care. We should try to prevent dengue. Aedes mosquitoes can breed in small containers that hold water. For example, water may stay in buckets, flower pots, cans, bottles, or old tyres. We should empty or cover these containers. We should also keep our homes and surroundings clean. People should protect themselves from mosquito bites. Families and neighbours should work together because mosquitoes can move from place to place. Children can also help by telling adults when they see standing water around the home. In conclusion, dengue can be dangerous, but simple actions can reduce the risk. We should remove mosquito breeding places and get medical help when needed.

🌳 Fuller A1 Model

Dengue is a viral disease spread mainly through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, and it can make a person seriously ill. First, common symptoms can include high fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, muscle or joint pain, nausea, and skin rash. Some people have mild illness, while others can become very sick and need medical care. Therefore, a person with serious or worrying symptoms should receive proper medical attention. Prevention is very important because the mosquitoes that spread dengue can breed in containers that hold standing water. For example, water may collect in buckets, flower pots, cans, old tyres, bottles, or other open containers around homes, schools, and buildings. People should regularly empty, clean, or cover such containers so that mosquitoes have fewer places to breed. Communities should also keep their surroundings clean and remove unused objects where rainwater can collect. Protection from mosquito bites is another useful step. People can wear suitable clothing, use screens or nets where appropriate, and follow recommended methods for avoiding mosquito bites. One family alone cannot control dengue because mosquitoes can move from one place to another. Neighbours, schools, workplaces, and local communities therefore need to work together. Students can help by checking areas around their homes for standing water and telling adults when they find possible breeding places. In conclusion, dengue can be dangerous, but many simple actions can reduce the risk. Removing mosquito-breeding places, protecting people from bites, keeping surroundings clean, and seeking medical care when necessary are all important. Community cooperation is one of the best ways to reduce the spread of dengue.

✍️ Learn How to Write a Paragraph on Dengue

For A1 Learners

1. Understand the Structure

A good paragraph has one main idea and several supporting ideas.

Topic Sentence → Symptoms → Mosquito Breeding → Prevention → Community Action → Conclusion

2. Learn Useful Language

viral — caused by a virus

infected — carrying a disease-causing virus or germ

symptom — a sign of illness

standing water — water that stays still in one place

breed — produce young

container — something used to hold things

prevention — action taken to stop a problem

3. Plan Your Paragraph

Choose the ideas you need. You do not have to use every idea.

1. Topic Sentence

Ideas: viral disease • infected Aedes mosquitoes • can cause serious illness