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Discover a new tropical destination in Kenya
Vocabulary: coral /KAWR-uhl/ [noun] a hard substance formed in the sea from masses of shells of very small sea animals, usually orange or red in color I enjoy seeing the beautiful coral reefs when I’m scuba diving. reef /reef/ [noun] a line of rocks or sand at or near the surface of the sea She promotes marine life conservation including the protection of the coral reefs. adventurous /ad-VEN-chur-uhs/ [adjective] willing to try new, unusual, and exciting things Mr. Smith is an adventurous businessman. catamaran /kat-uh-muh-RAN// [noun] a sailing boat that has two parallel hulls held together by a single deck She likes to ride on a catamaran whenever she goes…
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Discover a new tropical destination in Kenya
Pre-reading questions: What do you like to do on the beach? How often do you go to the beach? Vocabulary: national /NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] relating to the people or customs of a country Mangoes are the national fruit of the Philippines. wild /wahyld/ [adjective] used to refer to plant and animals that live or grow in natural conditions and with natural characteristics Mike is afraid of wild bears. island /AHY-luh nd/ [noun] a piece of land completely surrounded by water Have you been to Jeju island? windsurfing /WIND-sur-fing/ [noun] a sport in which you sail acoss water by standing on a board and holding onto a large sail My brother’s hobby…
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Ebola virus could spread to Uganda
Pre-reading questions: If you will be staying in Africa for two weeks, what places will you visit? What kind of diseases are you most afraid of? Why? Vocabulary: refuse /ri-FYOOZ/ [verb] to say that you will not do or accept something She refused the offer to work abroad as a full-time chef. diffuse /dih-FYOOZ/ [verb] to spread or cause something to spread in many directions The information diffuses around the city which causes unpleasant rumors. malignant /muh-LIG-nuhnt/ [adjective] leading to death The family is in pain after the doctor said that his disease is malignant. decreased /dih-kreesd/ [adjective] having become less The decreased budget of the committee is unacceptable according…
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Ebola virus could spread to Uganda
Pre-reading questions: Do you want to go to Africa? What country would you like to visit? Vocabulary: approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/ [adverb] close to a particular number or time They waited for approximately two hours. partner /PAHRT-ner/ [noun] the person you are married to or living with Garry’s partner was his high school crush. spread /spred/ [verb] to move from one place to another The chips spread to the floor. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a particular disease The symptoms of her disease are headache and stomachache. vomit /VOM-it/ [verb] to empty the contents of the stomach through the mouth, usually…
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Ebola virus could spread to Uganda
Vocabulary: outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous The outbreak of the disease is alarming which causes people to evacuate. disperse /dih-SPURS/ [verb] to spread across or move away over a large area He was greatly affected by the rumors that disperse to the public. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage Aki intentionally quit her job overseas because the situation was hazardous for her health. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous The family is asking for prayers because his condition is lethal and needs to undergo an operation. catastrophe /kuh-TAS-truh-fee/…
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The largest underwater restaurant in the world is opening soon
Photo from © snohetta.com via snohetta.com Vocabulary: phenomenal /fi-NOM-uh-nl/ [adjective] highly extraordinary The singer’s popularity came from her phenomenal voice. half-sunken /haf-SUHNG-kuhn/ [adjective] half fallen to the bottom of the sea A half-sunken boat was found in the sea after the super typhoon. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] involving an extremely important decision The president’s decision is crucial to the company. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] extreme or very strong An intense competition for promotion made the employees do their best. astound /uh-STOUND/ [verb] to surprise or shock someone very much Her marriage proposal astounded all her friends. In the southern part of Norway, the largest underwater restaurant is nearly finished. The phenomenal restaurant…
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The largest underwater restaurant in the world is opening soon
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The largest underwater restaurant in the world is opening soon
Photo from © snohetta.com via snohetta.com Pre-reading questions: Do you like eating outside? Do you like to go to the sea? Vocabulary: unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] different or special in some way She has a unique quality that’s why people like her. Norway /NAWR-wey/ [noun] a country in northern Europe Norway is known as the Land of the Midnight Sun. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] to do an action We need to perform the task as soon as possible. architect /AHR-ki-tekt/ [noun] a person who designs new buildings and is responsible for how they are built We are looking for an architect to design our new office. rough /ruhf/ [adjective] (of the weather…
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