Kid: Mom, why do I have to drink water all the time? Can I just drink three times a day—morning, lunch, and dinner?
Mom: Drinking water only three times a day isn’t enough, sweetie. Your body needs water all the time!
Kid: But why? I don’t feel thirsty.
Mom: Your body is like a car. A car needs fuel to run, right?
Kid: Yes, but I don’t drink fuel!
Mom: (Laughs) No, but water is like fuel for your body. It helps your brain work better, keeps your energy up, and even helps your skin stay healthy.
Kid: My brain needs water? How?
Mom: Well, when you don’t drink enough, you might feel tired, get headaches, or have trouble concentrating at school.
Kid: Oh… maybe that’s why I feel sleepy in class sometimes.
Mom: See? And did you know water also helps digest your food and keeps your muscles strong?
Kid: Wow! But what if I drink juice instead?
Mom: Juice is okay sometimes, but too much sugar isn’t good for your body. Water is the best!
Kid: Hmm… okay, I’ll try to drink more. But can I have juice after?
Mom: (Smiles) Yes, but after you finish your glass of water!
Vocabulary List
- Hydration [haɪˈdreɪʃən] (noun) – The process of giving water to your body.
Example: “Good hydration helps you stay active and healthy.” - Thirsty [ˈθɜːrsti] (adjective) – Wanting or needing a drink.
Example: “I feel thirsty after running outside.” - Concentration [ˌkɒnsnˈtreɪʃən] (noun) – The ability to focus.
Example: “Drinking water helps with concentration at school.” - Digest [daɪˈdʒɛst] (verb) – To break down food inside the stomach.
Example: “Water helps your stomach digest food properly.”
Grammar Tips:
- Using “Too” for Negative Situations
- “Too” means “more than needed” and is often used in a negative way.
- Example:
- ❌ “I am very tired to play.”
- ✅ “I am too tired to play.”
- “Can” vs. “Have to”
- “Can” is for permission or ability, while “have to” is for necessity.
- Example:
- “Can I drink juice?” (Asking for permission)
- “You have to drink water first.” (Giving a rule or necessity)
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Kid: Mom, why do I have to drink all the time? Can I just drink three times a day—morning, lunch, and dinner?
Mom: Drinking water only three times a day isn’t , sweetie. Your body needs water all the time!
Kid: But why? I don’t feel .
Mom: Your body is like a car. A car needs to run, right?
Kid: Yes, but I don’t drink !
Mom: (Laughs) No, but water is like fuel for your body. It helps your work better, keeps your energy up, and even helps your skin stay healthy.
Kid: My brain needs water? How?
Mom: Well, when you don’t drink enough, you might feel , get headaches, or have trouble concentrating at school.
Kid: Oh… maybe that’s why I feel in class sometimes.
Mom: See? And did you know water also helps digest your and keeps your muscles strong?
Kid: Wow! But what if I drink instead?
Mom: Juice is okay sometimes, but too much isn’t good for your body. Water is the best!
Kid: Hmm… okay, I’ll try to drink more. But can I have juice after?
Mom: (Smiles) Yes, but after you finish your glass of !