Intermediate

©Andy and Sally Wasowski/Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What plants are popular during the winter holidays? Why do people grow shrubs in their gardens? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a group of plants or animals that share similar characteristics There are many species of trees in the forest. native /NEY-tiv/ [adjective] – belonging to a place by birth or origin This flower is native to the region. berry /BER-ee/ [noun] – a small round fruit Birds eat red berries in winter. tolerant /TOL-er-uhnt/ [adjective]…
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©AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What problems can happen in group chats? Why is it important to think before sending a message online? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consideration /kuhn-sid-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – careful thought about something He showed consideration for others by keeping his message short. obliged /uh-BLAHYJD/ [adjective] – required or expected to do something No one is obliged to answer immediately. cautious /KAW-shuhs/ [adjective] – careful to avoid problems or danger She was cautious when sharing personal information. misinterpret /mis-in-TUR-pri-t/ [verb] – to understand something in the wrong way…
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©AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What companies are leading artificial intelligence development today? Why do investors watch quarterly earnings reports closely? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. projection /pruh-JEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a calculation or guess about the future based on information Analysts made a projection about next year’s sales. surge /SURJ/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly Sales can surge when demand is high. accelerate /ak-SEL-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to happen or make something happen faster The company plans to accelerate production. skeptical /SKEP-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – having doubts that something is true…
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©AP Photo/Petar Petrov, File Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of objects can be seen in the night sky? Why do people enjoy watching special sky events? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. parade /puh-REYD/ [noun] – a public celebration when people march or gather to watch something special The town held a parade to celebrate the holiday. cluster /KLUHS-ter/ [noun] – a group of similar things close together A cluster of stars appeared near the moon. visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen The moon was clearly visible in the evening sky. obstruct…
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