모기 잘 물리는 사람 영어 표현 - 🦟 왜 모기는 나만 물까? | TED-Ed 영상으로 배우는 영어 + 영작활동

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

모기의 계절이 왔습니다.
근데 이상하게도, 항상 더 많이 모기에 물리는 사람이 따로 있지 않나요?

이번 TED-Ed 영상은 이 질문에 과학적으로 답해줍니다.
Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others
이 영상을 통해 모기의 선택 기준(!)을 알아보고, 영어 표현도 익히고,
글쓰기 활동까지 함께 해볼 거예요.

부록에는 영어 표현들을 복습할 수 있는 자료들도 있습니다.

 

 

 

 

🎥 영상 요약: 왜 어떤 사람만 모기에 잘 물릴까?

1. What attracts mosquitoes to humans in general?
모기는 이산화탄소(CO₂)에 반응합니다.
사람이 숨을 쉴 때 내뿜는 공기가 모기를 끌어당기죠.

 

2. Which human body traits increase the chance of mosquito bites?
운동을 했거나 땀을 많이 흘리는 사람, 체온이 높은 사람이 더 잘 물립니다.

 

3. How do genetics play a role in mosquito attraction?
모기에 잘 물리는 사람은 유전적으로 피부에서 나는 화학 성분이 다를 수 있습니다.

 

4. Are there any scents or skin chemicals that repel or attract mosquitoes?
피부에서 나는 젖산(lactic acid), 암모니아(ammonia) 같은 냄새가 모기를 유인합니다.
일부 사람의 피부는 이 성분을 더 많이 배출합니다.

 

5. What can we do to reduce mosquito bites?
밝은 옷을 입고, 피부 노출을 줄이고, 향을 줄이는 것이 도움이 됩니다.
또한 모기 기피제(repellent)도 효과가 있어요.

 

 

 

🧠 관련 표현 정리: 모기 관련 핵심 영어 표현

attract	(v.) 끌어당기다
sweat	(v./n.) 땀을 흘리다 / 땀
body odor	(n.) 체취
carbon dioxide	(n.) 이산화탄소
lactic acid	(n.) 젖산
ammonia	(n.) 암모니아
repellent	(n.) 기피제
susceptible	(adj.) 민감한, 영향을 받기 쉬운
gene	(n.) 유전자
scent	(n.) 냄새, 향

 

 

 

 

📝 표현 워밍업: 글쓰기에 필요한 문장 빈칸 채우기

아래 문장에서 빈칸을 채워 보세요.
비슷한 문장을 직접 써보면 글쓰기 활동에서 나만의 문장으로 활용할 수 있어요!

1. Mosquitoes are attracted to __________ we breathe out.
   👉 우리가 내뱉는 __________에 모기는 끌립니다. (Hint: carbon dioxide)
2. People who __________ more often get bitten more.
   👉 더 많이 __________ 사람은 모기에 더 잘 물립니다. (Hint: sweat)
3. Some people’s skin gives off more __________.
   👉 어떤 사람의 피부는 더 많은 __________를 배출합니다. (Hint: scent / lactic acid)
4. I think I am __________ to mosquito bites.
   👉 나는 모기에 잘 물리는 편이라고 생각해요. (Hint: susceptible)
5. Using __________ can help keep mosquitoes away.
   👉 __________를 사용하면 모기를 멀리할 수 있어요. (Hint: repellent)

 

 

 

 

✍️ 실전 글쓰기

Do you think you are a mosquito magnet? Why or why not?
(당신은 모기에게 인기 많은 타입인가요? 그 이유는 뭘까요?)

*mosquito magnet 모기에게 잘 물리는 사람

 

 

💬 Example 1: I think I am a mosquito magnet. (모기에 잘 물리는 사람)

I think I am a mosquito magnet because I always get bitten when I go outside.
Even when I’m with friends, I get more bites than anyone else.
Maybe it’s because I sweat a lot and my skin gives off a stronger scent.
I read that mosquitoes are attracted to body odor and heat, so that makes sense.
I try to wear long sleeves and use repellent, but it doesn’t always work.
Being popular with mosquitoes is not fun at all!

 

 

 

💬 Example 2: I don’t think mosquitoes like me much. (모기에 잘 안 물리는 사람)

I don’t think I get bitten by mosquitoes very often.
Even in summer, my friends complain about bites, but I usually don’t have any.
Maybe I don’t sweat much, or my skin doesn’t have the smells mosquitoes like.
I still use repellent just in case, but I think my body is less attractive to them.
I guess it’s lucky, because mosquito bites always itch so much!

 

 

 

 

🧾 마무리

모기조차 사람을 ‘선택’하는 기준이 있다는 사실, 신기하지 않나요?
오늘은 이 흥미로운 과학적 사실을 통해 영어 단어, 표현, 문장 만들기까지 모두 경험해봤어요.
여러분은 어떤 타입인가요?
댓글로도 공유해 주세요! 😊

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[부록]

1. 모기 관련 영어 표현들

mosquito magnet	모기에 잘 물리는 사람	I'm such a mosquito magnet. I get bitten all the time.
get bitten (by mosquitoes)	(모기에게) 물리다	I got bitten five times last night!
itchy bite	가려운 물린 자국	This itchy bite is driving me crazy.
repellent	기피제, 모기 퇴치제	Don't forget to bring mosquito repellent.
swat a mosquito	모기를 때려잡다	I tried to swat the mosquito, but it flew away.
buzzing sound	(모기의) 윙윙거리는 소리	I hate the buzzing sound near my ears at night.
mosquito net	모기장	I sleep under a mosquito net when I travel.
bite mark	물린 자국	Look at this big bite mark on my leg!
bloodsucker	흡혈 곤충, (모기처럼) 피를 빠는 생물	Mosquitoes are tiny bloodsuckers.
to be attracted to scent	향에 끌리다	Mosquitoes are attracted to the scent of sweat.

 

 

2. Fill in the Blanks:  Based on the video “Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others”

Are you the one who always gets ______ by mosquitoes? Science shows that some people are more ______ to mosquitoes than others, and this may be partly ______.

To test this, the host visits New Mexico State University and meets Professor Immo Hansen, who studies different ______ of mosquitoes and even feeds some with his own ______.

They use a special Y-tube to see how mosquitoes choose between two ______. The host's hand is used as ______, and most mosquitoes fly toward it, proving he is highly ______ to them.

To understand why, researchers looked at twins and found that identical twins had more ______ mosquito-attractiveness than fraternal ones. This suggests a strong ______ influence.

The host and his wife also did a lab test. Even though both were bitten, he was clearly bitten ______. Later, a DNA test revealed that certain ______ in their genes made them more or less attractive.

Other factors like body ______, exercise, and certain skin chemicals also influence mosquito attraction. Some people release chemicals that ______ mosquitoes, while others release more ______ ones.

Ultimately, mosquitoes are the most ______ animal to humans, spreading diseases like malaria that have killed millions. Understanding what attracts them can help in better ______ efforts.

 

 

 

3. 🧠 Comprehension Questions

🎥 Based on the video “Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others”

1. Who is the scientist Derek visited for the mosquito experiment?
2. Why do only female mosquitoes bite humans?
3. What method did scientists use to test mosquito preference between identical and fraternal twins?
4. What chemical signal do mosquitoes mainly follow when searching for humans?
5. How many specific genetic locations were found to be linked to mosquito attractiveness?
6. Why did Derek compare his mosquito attractiveness to his wife Raquel’s?
7. What can we infer about how malaria parasites influence mosquito behavior?
8. If someone has a high metabolism or is pregnant, what can you infer about their likelihood of getting bitten?
9. Do you think people should get genetic testing to know if they are more attractive to mosquitoes? Why or why not?
10. If scientists develop a way to block the chemicals that attract mosquitoes, do you think everyone should use it? Why?