MY MOUTH IS DRY

 My mouth is dry is a common way to say that there is not enough saliva in your mouth. This can happen when you are nervous, sick, or after talking for a long time. For example, "I need some water because my mouth is dry." A dry mouth can feel uncomfortable. It can make it hard to speak, eat, or swallow. We can drink water or chew gum to help.

Examples:

• I feel nervous, and my mouth is dry.

• After the long run, his mouth was very dry.

• She drinks water when her mouth is dry.

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GRAMMAR

We use the present simple to talk about facts or regular situations:

• My mouth is dry when I am nervous.

• His mouth is dry after exercise.

We also use present continuous when something is happening now:

• My mouth is getting dry.

• I am drinking water because my mouth is dry.

Remember: Use is with he/she/it, and am with I.

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VOCABULARY

1. Dry – not wet, no water

2. Mouth – part of your face used to eat, drink, and speak

3. Saliva – the liquid in your mouth

4. Drink – to take liquid into your body

5. Water – clear liquid we drink

6. Thirsty – needing or wanting to drink

7. Nervous – feeling worried or afraid

8. Speak – to say words

9. Swallow – to make food or drink go down your throat

10. Chew – to break food with your teeth

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• My mouth is dry.

• Can I have some water?

• I feel thirsty.

• I need a drink.

• After running, my mouth gets dry.

• Talking a lot makes my mouth dry.

• Please drink some water.

• Chew gum if your mouth is dry.

• Do you want a glass of water?

• My mouth feels better now.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

• My mouth is dry after the game.

• She drinks water when her mouth is dry.

• He always carries a water bottle.

Negative:

• My mouth is not dry now.

• He doesn’t feel thirsty.

• She doesn’t need water.

Questions:

• Is your mouth dry?

• Do you need some water?

• Why is your mouth dry?

Answers:

• Yes, my mouth is dry.

• No, I don’t need water now.

• My mouth is dry because I talked too much.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, Tom! Are you okay?

Tom: Hi, Anna. I just finished running, and my mouth is so dry.

Anna: Oh no! Do you want some water?

Tom: Yes, please. I forgot to bring my bottle.

Anna: Here you go. Drink slowly.

Tom: Thank you! That feels much better.

Anna: You’re welcome! Next time, remember to bring water.

Tom: I will! Thanks again, Anna.

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READING

Sarah is giving a long presentation at school. She is nervous and talks for many minutes without stopping. Suddenly, Sarah feels her mouth is very dry. She takes a short break and drinks some water. After that, she feels better and can continue speaking. Sarah learns that it is important to drink water when you are talking a lot.

Questions:

1. What is Sarah doing?

2. How does she feel?

3. What happens to her mouth?

4. What does she do to feel better?

5. What does she learn?

Answers:

1. She is giving a presentation.

2. She feels nervous.

3. Her mouth becomes very dry.

4. She drinks some water.

5. She learns to drink water when talking a lot.