1.Do you use perfume?
I love wearing perfume but I am not crazy about it. I usually use perfume only for special occasion such as an event at school or special celebrations. Actually, since I am a student, I don’t usually put on perfume because it will put me into a lot of trouble as my school is very stringent about perfume or make-up things. And I don’t put on a strong one that drives people away, I wear a faint one.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Perfume intolerance [noun] – another term for perfume allergy; a condition in which people exhibit allergic reactions on some ingredients of perfume
Sensitive [adj.] – being reactive to stimuli
Fragrances [noun] – perfume; scent
Strong (perfume) [adj.] – to have a disturbing smell; strong-smelling
Runny nose [noun] – have an excess nasal drainage
Stuffy nose [noun] – presence of excess secretions and mucus in the nasal passages
Dab on [phrasal verb] – to put some perfume with quick light touches
Drive away [phrasal verb] – stay away
Faint (perfume) [adj.] – opposite of strong; light
TIPS : YES/NO => WHY?
2.What kind of perfume do you like?
There’s only one perfume that I’m crazy about and that’s oceanic perfume. The scent is a mixed of synthetic compounds that evoke natural aromas of ocean spray, mountain air or a clean linen. I loved it because it smells fresh and to tell you honestly it’s one of the top selling fragrances in the world. I only use Eau de Cologne since I am a student so I cannot afford Eau de perfum.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Stay away [phrasal verb] – to not go near; avoid
Crazy about [idiom] – to be very interested
Synthetic compounds [noun] – substance that is man-made rather than being produced by nature
Several types of perfume:
For Men & Women
Citrus/Fresh Scent
Floral
Fruity
Oriental
Woody
3.Would you pay a lot for perfume?
No I wouldn’t. I don’t want to spend a fortune for just perfume. Well, I use an affordable fragrance and so far I can’t complain. I’d rather spend a lot on my needs and not my wants.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Spend a fortune [expression] – to spend a lot
Niche perfumes [noun] – refers to perfumes that are available in limited quantity; it has an exclusive and original scent which is very different from what common people wear [Note: Designer perfume or mainstream scent is the opposite of niche perfume]
Couldn’t be happier [idiom] – to be very happy
Dab or dab on [verb] [phrasal verb] – to put on a substance like perfume with light quick touches
Smidge (of) [noun] – a very small amount
Braggart [noun] – a person who proudly talks a lot about himself or herself and his or her possessions of achievements
4.Do you give perfume as a gift?
Not at all because I’m afraid that when I give it as a present to someone, he may not like the smell and will not use it. So it’s just a waste of money, unless the person asks me to buy him a specific perfume, I would surely gift him one.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Waste of money [expression] – a bad use of money
Unless [conjunction] – except if
Gift [used as a verb in the answer] – give something as a gift
TIP
i.) When expressing a negative answer, you can use expressions like: Not at all; Definitely not; Absolutely not, instead of just saying NO. Always make sure to give a reason why you say this and that to express your answer longer.
5. Have you received perfume as a gift?
Yes, I received it from my mom in my birthday two years ago. That’s also the perfume that I like until now and my first perfume too. I like to wear perfume since that moment.
LEXICAL RESOURCE
Not even once [expression] – used to emphasized that something has never happened
One kind of [expression] – another way to say one type of
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