Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever felt tired during class because of not sleeping enough? If so, what did you do? If not, how do you stay rested? Do you use a phone or watch shows before sleeping? If so, does it make you sleep late? If not, what do you do instead? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adolescent /ad-l-ES-uhnt/ [noun] – a young person who is developing into an adult The adolescent joined a school club to meet new friends. delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen at a later time…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about animals reacting during natural disasters? What animals have you heard of protecting others in times of danger? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earthquake /URTH-kweyk/ [noun] – a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often causing destruction The earthquake caused buildings to shake and cracks appeared in the ground. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or surprising in a way that is worth attention She made a remarkable discovery that changed the way we think about space. intelligence /in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the ability to learn, understand,…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Imagine you are a scientist. What kind of invention would you make to help people? What do you think is more important—trying something new to save a life or staying with only safe, known treatments? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. experimental /ik-sper-uh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – based on new ideas or methods and not yet proven The team is testing an experimental vaccine to stop the spread of the virus. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a lack of something needed The city faced a shortage of clean water after the storm. currently…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of someone who traveled to space? What do you know about their journey? What challenges do you think space travelers face when exploring outer space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. background /BAK-ground/ [noun] – the experience, knowledge, and education someone has that influences their current situation His background in art helped him become a successful painter. private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – belonging to a particular person or organization and not shared with others They had a private conversation about their plans for the future. resource /REE-sawrs/ [noun]…
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