Intermediate

©(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could break a world record, what would it be for? Why? What sport would you like to play if you were a famous athlete? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compete /kuhm-PEET/ [verb] – to take part in a contest or race She competes in singing contests every year. podium /POH-dee-uhm/ [noun] – a raised platform where winners stand during a ceremony The champion stood on the podium to receive his trophy. qualify /KWOL-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to meet the conditions to do something She…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it would be like to take care of a wild animal? If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be? Why would you choose that animal? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. energetic /en-er-JET-ik/ [adjective] – having or showing a lot of energy The dog was too energetic to stay in the house all day. transport /TRANS-pawrt/ [noun] – the act of moving something from one place to another The truck was used for the safe transport of goods to the market. exotic…
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©(AP Photo/LM Otero) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of rules do you think are important when people travel? Do you think it’s easy or hard to follow new rules? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recommendation /rek-uh-men-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an idea or suggestion about what someone should do The teacher gave a recommendation to study one hour every day for the test. handout /HAND-out/ [noun] – a piece of paper with information given to people At the job fair, companies gave handouts with job information. license /LAHY-suhns/ [noun] – an official document that…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think some animals might come into cities or towns? What do you think people should do if a wild animal comes near their home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. encounter /en-KOUN-ter/ [noun] – unexpected or sudden meetings, often involving conflict or danger There were several encounters between hikers and mountain lions in the park last year. incident /IN-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an event, usually unexpected, that may be dangerous or cause concern Several incidents of flooding were recorded after the heavy rain. lottery /LOT-uh-ree/ [noun] – a system…
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© AP Photo/David Goldman, file Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever been on an airplane before? If so, what was the experience like? If not, would you like to fly one day? Do you know what happens if there is smoke inside a building or vehicle? If so, what should people do? If not, what do you think is the best action? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. firefighter /FAHYUHR-fahy-ter/ [noun] – a person whose job is to stop fires The firefighter helped people leave the burning building safely. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – very…
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