Intermediate

© Waterstudio.NL/Dutch Docklands via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes a city great to live in? What is your favorite city and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. canal /kuh-NAL/ [noun] – a long, thin stretch of water that is artificially made either for boats to travel along or for taking water from one area to another A canal separates the two towns. coastal /KOHS-tl/ [adjective] – positioned on, or relating to the coast The hurricane destroyed several coastal cities. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to do an action or piece of work…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In what ways do you help the environment? When was the last time you helped the environment? Could you tell me something about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making or growing goods to be sold This material is used in the production of steel. agriculture /AG-ri-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the business, science, or activity of farming Agriculture is becoming more and more technically advanced . establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] – to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time The…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you show appreciation to your father? What do you like best about your father and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tirelessly /TAHYUHR-lis-lee/ [adverb] – in an energetic and continuous way She has worked tirelessly to help charities. handmade /HAND-MEYD/ [adjective] – made using the hands rather than a machine This shop sells handmade products. marathon /MAR-uh-thon/ [noun] – an activity that continues for a very long time We had a movie marathon last weekend. It was so fun! flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the particular way a substance,…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What food is included in your daily diet and why? What is your go-to snack and why did you choose it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years The city has shown signs of improvement during the past decade. livestock /LAHYV-stok/ [noun] – animals kept on a farm, such as cows, sheep, chickens, and pigs Raising livestock is the primary source of income in this community. income /IN-kuhm/ [noun] – money that is earned from doing work or received from investments He makes…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you work from home at the moment? Could you tell me about your office setup? How do you have fun at work? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extracurricular /ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – extracurricular activity or subject is not part of the usual school or college course Each child had participated in extracurricular activities at school. era /EER-uh/ [noun] – a period of time in which particular events or stages of development are typical We live in an era of instant communication. effectively /ih-FEK-tiv-lee/ [adjective] – in a way that is…
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©BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about a beautiful park you have been to? What famous bridge would you like to see someday? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. appreciate /uh-PREE-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to recognize how good someone or something is and to value him, her, or it It’s useless to buy him expensive wines because he doesn’t appreciate them. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a principle or idea This is a very difficult concept to understand. investment /in-VEST-muhnt / [noun] – the act of putting money, effort, time, etc. into…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like working from home? Why? Would you like to live in a luxurious apartment? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. terrace /TER-uhs / [noun] – a flat raised area Lunch is served on the terrace facing the sea. structure /STRUHK-cher/ [noun] – something that has been made or built from parts, especially a large building The proposed new office tower is a 43-story steel and glass structure. headquarters /HED-kwawr-terz/ [noun] – the main offices of an organization such as the army, the police, or a business company The…
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