The language of Mother’s Day flowers

admin 2022年5月8日

Culture & Travel, Culture & Travel - Expert

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Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

usefulness /YOOS-fuhl-ness/

[noun] – the quality or state of being useful
Mr. Kent talked about the usefulness of artificial intelligence in his speech.

fragrance /FREY-gruhns/

[noun] – a sweet or pleasant smell
The fragrance of herbs put her in a good mood.

uncover /uhn-KUHV-er/

[verb] – to discover something secret or hidden
I enjoy uncovering the mysteries of remote islands.

elegance /EL-ih-guhns/

[noun] – the quality of being graceful and attractive in appearance or behavior
It was Daniella’s elegance that left an impression on him.

innocence /IN-uh-suhns/

[noun] – the quality of not having much experience of life and not knowing about the bad things that happen in life
I admire Laura’s child-like innocence.

Article reading:

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The usefulness, beauty, and fragrance of flowers make them the classic gift for mothers on the second Sunday of May. But behind each petal and stem is a special meaning to uncover. Here’s what each Mother’s Day flower represents.

Carnations
cloves-g54ec9e891_640 The ever-popular carnation is one of the best-selling flowers in the world. According to the Farmer’s Almanac, pink carnations symbolize a mother’s love while white carnations represent good luck.

Roses
roses-gbc5f7fec1_630 Say “I love you” or “I’m grateful for you” with classic pink roses. The gift of cream-colored roses symbolizes thoughtfulness.

Tulips
tulips-gabccfd40a_630 Tulips come in varying colors. Purple tulips represent royalty while pink represents affection. Make mothers smile with a bouquet of white tulips as it is a symbol of cheerfulness.

Orchids
orchid-g05b4a998c_640 Dainty but resilient, orchids can brighten up a mother’s day. Pink orchids symbolize elegance, poise, and femininity.

Peonies
flowers-g7c4cb076a_630 Fluffy and sweet-scented peonies represent honor and good fortune. They bloom in late spring/early summer.

Gerbera Daisies
engin-akyurt-BCMlsvY78ws-unsplash Send a gift of these vividly-colored flowers that symbolize innocence and purity.

Knowing the language of flowers is knowing the language of the earth itself. Use this knowledge as you decide on the perfect flower to give on Mother’s Day.

Discussion Questions:

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Which among these flowers is the best gift for mothers? Why?
Describe a typical flower market in your country.
If you could give a bouquet of flowers to a first-time mom celebrating Mother’s Day, what would it look like?
Do you think knowing the meaning of flowers is important when giving them as a gift?
In your opinion, what is the importance of flowers in our daily lives?

Summarization

Please summarize the whole article using your own words and expressions. You will have one minute to prepare before you answer.

Describe:

Please explain the definition of each word listed below based on your understanding. You can provide example sentences if needed.

symbolize
thoughtfulness
cheerfulness
honor
knowledge