Intermediate

How to make an effective to-do list

2020年3月20日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like planning what to do on your day? Why or why not? How do you plan your everyday tasks? Vocabulary: loads of (something) /lohdz-ov/ [noun, informal] much or many The students have loads of projects to finish before the school year ends. proof /proof/ [noun] a fact or piece of information that shows that something exists or is true The girl has proof that she really passed her examination. unnecessary /uhn-NES-uh-ser-ee/ [adjective] not needed or wanted Don’t put unnecessary stuff in your luggage. focus /FOH-kuhs/ [verb] to direct attention toward something or someone The students need to focus on their final examination. disorganized /dis-AWR-guh-nahyzd/ [adjective] badly…
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Intermediate

Hearing loud alarm tones can make you feel wobbly and disoriented, research says

2020年3月13日

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Pre-Reading Questions: What comes into your mind when you hear the word alarm clock? Does your family use an alarm every morning? Why or why not? Vocabulary: unhealthy / uhn-HEL-thee/ [adjective] not in a state of good or normal health; in an unsound, weak, or morbid condition Jonas and his brother became very sick after eating unhealthy foods last week. aspect /AS-pekt/ [noun] one part of a situation, problem, subject, etc. Education is one of the most essential aspects of life. cooperate /koh-OP-uh-reyt/ [verb] to act or work together for a particular purpose, or to be helpful by doing what someone asks you to do The Philippines and Japan cooperated…
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Intermediate

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Hydrogen Fuel: A green alternative in the fight against climate change

2020年3月6日

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Pre-Reading Questions: How do you feel about climate change? Which region in your country has the best weather? Vocabulary: carbon footprint /KAHR-buhn FOOT-print / [noun] –a measurement of the amount of carbon dioxide produced by the activities of a person, company, organization, etc. Researchers are looking for more ways to reduce carbon footprint. firm /furm/ [noun] –a company or business Today they celebrate the law firm’s 10th year anniversary. availability /uh-vei-luh-BI-luh-tee/ [noun] –the fact that something can be bought, used, or reached, or how much it can be Kindly check the list to see the availability of the materials. in the long run /in-the-LAWNG-run/ [idiom] –at a time that is…
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Intermediate

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Newly discovered Earth-sized and Tatooine planets, are they livable?

2020年3月6日

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Pre-reading questions: Have you ever imagined yourself living on another planet? Please explain your answer. Do you want to be an astronaut? Why or why not? Vocabulary: telescope /TEL-uh-skohp/ [noun] a cylindrical device that you look through to make objects that are far away looking nearer and bigger Ren was so amazed by the constellations of stars that he saw using the telescope in the planetarium. initial /ih-NISH-uhl/ [adjective] of or at the beginning The initial survey will come from the feedback of unemployed new graduates. attest /uh-TEST/ [verb] to show something or to say or prove that something is true The doctors attest that the plant used for the…
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Intermediate

Five tips to make your mental health better this 2020

2020年2月21日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Are you a positive thinker? Why or why not? How do you handle challenges in life? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: entwined /en-TWAHYNd/ [adjective] closely connected or unable to be separated You and I will always be together for our souls are entwined with each other. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] a way of doing something that needs skill or thought We should think of new techniques to improve our sales this month. anxiety /ang-ZAHY-i-tee/ [noun] an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future Every time I need to present in class, my anxiety attacks. exist /ig-ZIST/ [verb] to live…
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Intermediate

Take your pick: Lucky charms to start your new year

2020年2月14日

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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you usually depend on luck? Why or why not? What are your goals this year? Vocabulary: take (one’s) pick /teyk (whuns) pik/ [phrase] if you are told to take your pick, you can choose any one that you like from a group of things The shirt is available in all colors. Just take your pick on which you want to buy. engrave /en-GREYV/ [verb] to cut a picture or design, or letters into the surface of a hard substance such as metal, wood, or stone Mysterious patterns are engraved on the 2000-year-old stone that was recently discovered in China. memento /muh-MEN-toh/ [noun] an object that you keep…
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Intermediate

World’s oldest person Kane Tanaka turns 117

2020年2月7日

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Pre-reading questions: What Guinness World Record interests you the most and why? How do you celebrate your birthday? Vocabulary: rest home /RES-t hohm/ [noun] a place where old people live and are cared for The number of elderly people living in a resting home has increased. previous /PREE-vee-uhs/ [adjective] happening or existing before the one mentioned The previous owner of a famous coffee shop is an actress. retire /ri-TAHYUHR/ [verb] to leave your job or stop working because of having reached a particular age He is planning to retire at the age of 50. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] o increase something in size, number, or importance The very well-known cosmetic company…
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Intermediate

Researchers discover new Pterosaurs species

2020年1月31日

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Pre-reading questions: Are you fond of watching dinosaur movies? Please explain your answer. Do you like reading about ancient animal discoveries? Why or why not? Vocabulary: creature /KREE-cher/ [noun] used to refer to a life form that is unusual or imaginary This book has mentioned many mythical creatures. skill /skil/ [noun] a special ability to do something She has improved her cooking skills recently. justify /JUHS-tuh-fahy/ [verb] to show that something is reasonable, right, or true There’s nothing he can say to justify his actions. diverse /DAHY-vurs/ [adjective] varied or different Brazilian cuisine is extremely diverse, owing to the culturally mixed history of the country. ancient /EYN-shuhnt/ [noun] of or…
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Intermediate

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China implements face scans for phone users

2020年1月24日

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Pre-reading questions: Do you always use your mobile phone? What do you think is the purpose of using mobile phones? Vocabulary: tighten /TAHYT-n/ [verb] to make a rule, system, or law stronger and more difficult to ignore Philippine Airlines tightened its security after the incident that happened last month. create /kree-EYT/ [verb] to make something new, or invent something The artist decided to create a unique hat for farmers made out of fruit gourd. implement /IM-pluh-ment/ [verb] to start using a plan or system The school had been slow to implement the new set of rules and regulations. advise /ad-VAYZ/ [verb] to give someone useful information, or to tell them…
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Intermediate

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Japan and China to increase the number of flights this year

2020年1月17日

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Pre-reading questions: Is it better to travel by plane or by car? Please explain your answer. Do you have plans to travel to other countries? If yes, where? If no, why not? Vocabulary: increase /in-KREES/ [verb] to become or make something larger or greater They increased the price of rice by $5 in every sack. progress /PROG-res/ [noun] movement toward an improved or more developed state, or to a forward position Mechanical progress has been very quick over the past few months. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] something such as a place, building, or equipment used for a particular purpose or activity The medical facilities in the Philippines were supervised by the…
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Intermediate

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