Intermediate

©(Takahiko Kanbara/Kyodo News via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What thoughts come to mind when you think about traveling by airplane? What do you think makes air travel feel exciting or stressful for some people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. malfunction /mal-FUHNGK-shuhn/ [noun] – a failure to work correctly The computer had a malfunction during the exam and suddenly shut down. unaffected /uhn-uh-FEK-tid/ [adjective] – not changed or harmed by something The nearby houses stayed unaffected after the small earthquake. interference /in-ter-FEER-uhns/ [noun] – unwanted influence or interruption that affects how something works The…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What foods are important for holidays or special events in your country? What do you usually look for when you go grocery shopping? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. supply /suh-PLAI/ [noun] – the amount of something that is available to use or buy The store reduced its supply of bread after fewer customers came in last week. promotion /pruh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – an activity or special offer used to encourage people to buy a product The electronics shop used weekend promotions to attract more customers. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – a situation…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about wild animals living in forests or jungles? Why do you think some animals become endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – happening regularly and not changing quickly The city reported a steady increase in new library visitors this year. seizure /SEE-zher/ [noun] – the act of taking something by legal or official force The border team reported new seizures of smuggled electronics during inspections. advanced /ad-VANST/ [adjective] – having a higher or more developed level than others The company…
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©(San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals do you think can live for a very long time? Why do you think so? How would you feel if you met an animal that was older than most people you know? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lifespan /LAHYF-span/ [noun] – the length of time that a person, animal, or thing lives The lifespan of the parrot at the rescue center was more than 70 years. wild /wahyld/ [noun] – a natural place where animals or plants live without human control…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel about younger teenagers using social media? What makes you feel safe or unsafe when you use the internet? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constitutional /kon-sti-TOO-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – related to the constitution or basic laws of a country The organization filed a constitutional complaint, saying the new school rule violated students’ rights. involvement /in-VOLV-muhnt/ [noun] – the act of taking part in something Parents showed strong involvement in the school’s plan to improve safety. suspected /suh-SPEK-tid/ [adjective] – believed to be guilty or likely to be something…
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