Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: Do you use SNS? Why or why not? What smartphone apps do you usually use? Vocabulary: policy /POL-uh-see/ [noun] a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, etc. Everyone must follow the immigration policy. generate /JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb] to cause something to exist The windmills generate electricity for the whole community. prohibit /proh-HIB-it/ [verb] to officially refuse to allow something My supervisor prohibits us from using our phones during office hours. leading /LEE-ding/ [adjective] best, most important, or most successful She became the leading candidate for this term’s election….
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Pre-reading questions: Why do you think many people like dogs as a pet? Please explain your answer. What is your favorite animal? Why? Vocabulary: resident /REZ-i-duhnt/ [noun] a person who lives or has their home in a place The residents are happy for the grand opening of their neighbors’ business. lifelike /LAHYF-lahyk/ [adjective] used to describe something that appears real or very similar to what is real His lifelike paintings are known all over the world. aid /eyd/ [noun] to help or support The medics came to aid the wounded man from a car crash. contrast /kon-trast/ [noun] an obvious difference between two or more things I love the contrast…
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Pre-reading questions: Do you want to ride a spaceship? Why or why not? Please explain your answer. If you will be given a chance to explore one planet, what would it be? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: contract /KON-trakt/ [noun] a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself Steffan and I made a contract for the upcoming project of our company. advantageous /ad-vuh n-TEY-juhs/ [adjective] something that is advantageous helps you or is useful to you It would be advantageous for our agency if that famous dance group will endorse us. compose /kuhm-POHZ/ [verb] to be the parts that…
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Pre-reading questions: What do you find interesting about the universe? Please explain your answer. What do you think is the most mysterious planet? Why? Vocabulary: stream /streem/ [verb] to move continuously The morning light came streaming through the windows. element /EL-uh-muhnt/ [noun] a simple substance that cannot be reduced to smaller chemical parts Oxygen is one of the basic elements of substance. beaming /BEE-ming/ [adjective] radiant; bright Out of the darkness, she saw a beaming flashlight from afar. vanish /VAN-ish/ [verb] to disappear or stop existing Energy seems to vanish and re-emerge in dramatic swings. drag /drag/ [verb] to move something by pulling it along a surface Pick the chair…
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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you like traveling? Why or why not? Do you think it’s more convenient to ride the shinkansen than to ride an ordinary train? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] very unusual, special, unexpected, or strange She has an extraordinary voice. signature /SIG-nuh-cher/ [adjective] used to refer to the special thing for which a person or place is particularly known My family always admired my favorite restaurant’s signature dish. captivating /KAP-tuh-vey-ting/ [adjective] capable of attracting and holding interest; charming The design of my neighbor’s house is captivating. course /kawrs/ [noun] a direction or route taken or to be taken Be extra careful not to veer off…
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