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English PT3 Part 2 – Theme: Environment
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• 1 – dry the petals – cool, dry area
• 2 – spray fixative – protect the petals – add scents and rose essential oil
• 3 – place in sealed container – shake to mix well – allow to stand for 10 days
• 4 – transfer to decorative jar or bowl

Conclusion
• Display – enjoy fragrance – add rose essential oil once every two weeks – retain
fragrance

Model Answer

Roses are lovely when they are in full bloom. However they become lacklustre and
start to droop after a few days. Instead of throwing them out, use them to make a jar of
potpourri for your room. If you want to pluck fresh roses for a potpourri, pluck them
when they are at their peak in fragrance, that is when they are about halfway open.

Red roses are the best for potpourris as they turn to a rich, deep, burgundy colour
when they are dried. Pink and white roses will turn brown and are less attractive if
you wish to display the finished potpourri.

The first thing to do is to dry the petals. Scatter the rose petals on a tray and
leave them in a cool, dry area. Do not expose them to moisture. When they are dry
they should be brittle and no longer leathery.
Spray the petals with fixative to preserve and protect the petals. Add scents which
will complement the scent of roses, if you prefer. Some good choices are vanilla beans,
citrus peels or cloves. Add a few drops of rose scented essential oil to enhance the
natural rose oils in your potpourri.

Place the potpourri mixture in a sealed container and shake to mix well. Let the
potpourri stand for 10 days to allow the scents to blend and settle. Shake every other
day to distribute the scents throughout the mixture.
After ten days, remove the potpourri from the container and transfer it to a
decorative jar or bowl. Display the potpourri in the living room or the bedroom and
enjoy the fragrance. Add rose essential oil once every two weeks to retain the fragrance.

WORDBank
lacklustre – dull and unattractive
fragrance – a pleasant smell
moisture – small drops of water that are present in the air, on a surface or in a substance
fixative – a substance that is used to prevent colours or smells from changing or becoming
weaker
scent – a pleasant smell or a liquid that has a pleasant smell

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