Intermediate

©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a room feels like with music and without music? If you could create music to help people feel better, what instruments would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ukulele /yoo-kuh-LEY-lee/ [noun] – a small guitar-like musical instrument with four strings At the beach party, someone played the ukulele while others sang along. painkiller /PEYN-kil-er/ [noun] – medicine that reduces or stops pain The dentist gave the patient painkillers after removing the tooth. activate /AK-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to make something start working…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of food do you usually eat at home? What do you think makes food healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nonprofit /non-PROF-it/ [adjective] – not intended to make a profit; working to help people or support a cause instead of earning money She volunteers for a nonprofit school that provides free education to children. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support or encourage the growth, development, or spread of something The government launched a program to promote recycling in all public schools. flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the taste of…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of food make you feel healthy or give you energy? What are some simple things people can do to waste less food at home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. planetary /PLAN-i-ter-ee/ [adjective] – relating to or affecting the whole planet Earth The summit focused on planetary challenges such as pollution and deforestation. legume /LEG-yoom/ [noun] – a plant such as a bean, pea, or lentil whose seed is eaten as food Farmers grew legumes like beans and lentils to improve soil quality. cardiovascular /kahr-dee-oh-VAS-kyuh-ler/ [adjective] – relating to…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is one food or ingredient from nature that you would like to try in a new dish? How do you think eating food from nature might feel different from eating food bought in a store? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – a person who has expert knowledge in a particular subject A computer specialist helped the company fix its network problems. workshop /WURK-shop/ [noun] – a meeting or class where people learn and practice a skill The art center offered painting workshops for children during the…
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