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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The largest underwater restaurant in the world is opening soon
Photo from © snohetta.com via snohetta.com Pre-reading questions: Do you like traveling? Why or why not? Do you like the view of the sea? Please discuss your answer. Vocabulary: underwater /UHN-der-WAW-ter/ [adjective] under the surface of the water, especially under the surface of the sea An underwater camera is in demand during summer. architectural /ahr-ki-TEK-cher-uhl/ [adjective] relating to the design of buildings Beautiful buildings are made by famous architectural firms. submerge /suhb-MURJ/ [verb] to go below the surface of an area of water A marine biologist submerges into the sea to see the shark. cope /kohp/ [verb] to deal successfully with a difficult situation Having a positive attitude can help…
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Google Maps adds new feature for daily passengers
Vocabulary: commuter /kuh-MYOO-ter/ [noun] someone who travels between work and home Because of the heavy snow this morning, many commuters experienced long delays. anticipate/ /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] to expect that something will happen Olivia’s sudden resignation from her position was something we did not anticipate. route /root/ [noun] a specific way or direction between places My father decided not to take the route recommended to him because he thought it’s dangerous. administer /ad-MIN-uh-ster/ [verb] to manage or control the process of something I assigned William to administer the computer system for now. browse /brouz/ [verb] to look at something, such as information, on the internet Owen told me he no longer…
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Google Maps adds a new feature for daily passengers
Pre-reading questions: Do you like using Google Maps? Why or why not? Which do you ride more often, buses or trains? Why? Vocabulary: convenient /kuhn-VEEN-yuhn/ [adjective] something that causes less difficulty Going to the library on foot would be more convenient than waiting for the bus. commute /kuh-MYOOT/ [noun] a travel between work and home The commute to my work takes at least an hour and a half. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] to say that something will happen in the future We cannot predict what will happen next week so let’s be prepared. enable /en-EY-buhl/ [verb] to make something possible The software update will enable us to see who viewed our…
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Google Maps adds new feature for daily passengers
Pre-reading questions: How do you go to school or work? What app is useful for you? Vocabulary: suitable /SOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] being right or correct for something or someone This show is not suitable for children. delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] something that is late to happen There will be a delay in the food’s delivery. arrival /uh-RAHY-vuhl/ [noun] the act of coming to a place Lily’s arrival time is around 8:00 PM. vehicle /VEE-i-kuhl/ [noun] a car, bus, truck, etc. Too many vehicles can cause huge traffic. switch /swich/ [verb] to change or go to from one thing to another Robert switched from using Samsung to iPhone. Google Maps will have new…
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Human-caused activities result to extreme weather conditions
Pre-reading questions: What are the effects of climate change? Give supporting details. Do you think that human-caused activities are the main reasons behind global warming? Explain. Vocabulary: peak /peek/ [verb] to reach the highest point, value, or level Her performance peaked since I last saw her. severity /suh-VER-i-tee/ [noun] the fact or condition of being extremely painful, difficult The severity of the heat during summer can cause heat stroke. human-caused /HYOO-muhn kawst/ [adjective] something that is done or caused by human Heavy street floods are a human-caused disaster because of improper waste disposal. seriously /SEER-uhs-lee/ [adverb] to consider a person, subject, or situation to be important or dangerous and worth…
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Human-caused activities result to extreme weather conditions
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Human-caused activities result to extreme weather conditions
Vocabulary: utmost /UHT-mohst/ [adjective] the greatest amount or degree possible The new model of Toyota cars offers the utmost power and performance. intensify/ /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] to make something stronger or more extreme Smoke coming out of factories intensifies global warming. dynamic /dahy-NAM-ik/ [adjective] continuously changing The company’s policy is dynamic that’s why adaptability is a challenge to some employees. human-induced /HYOO-muhn in-DOOST/ [adjective] something that is done or caused by human Heavy street floods are a human-induced disaster because of improper waste disposal. drastically /DRAS-tik-uh-lee/ [adverb] extremely or very; in a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect In the desert, temperature drastically changes from day…
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