Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do people love to go to the beach? What can seashells be used for? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient Many believe that poverty is a consequence of overpopulation. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt / [adjective] – noticeable In recent years, there has been significant growth in the number of female students. cyclone /SAHY-klohn/ [noun] – a violent tropical storm The cyclone struck the village late last night. coastal /KOHS-tl/ [adjective] – positioned…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you manage the food supply at home? Why is it important to resolve the supply chain crisis? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. take into account /teyk in-too uh-KOUNT/ [idiom] – to consider or remember something when judging a situation I’m hoping that when my teacher evaluates my paper, she would take into account the fact that I was sick right before the tests. tackle /TAK-uhl/ [verb ] – to try to deal with something or someone The president appears to be at a loss about how to tackle…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think hydrogen is more efficient than electricity? Why do you think so? What are the pros and cons of hydrogen power? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revolution /rev-uh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – a very important change in the way that people do things The vaccine produced a revolution in medicine. council /KOUN-suhl/ [noun] – a group of people elected or chosen to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject, to represent a particular group of people, or to run a particular organization The council discussed the proposed law…
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© Danish Armed Forces via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think pirates still exist nowadays? Please share your thoughts about them. Where is the largest sea in your country located? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. suspected /suh-SPEK-tuhd/ [adjective] – believed to be guilty of a crime The suspected thieves were eventually caught by the police. locate /loh-KEYT/ [verb] – to find We cannot locate the exact destination of the shop. attempted /uh-TEMP-tuhd/ [adjective] – (of a crime) that someone has tried to commit without success He’s being questioned for the attempted…
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