Intermediate

©REUTERS/Mike Blake Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think about the latest innovations in home entertainment and workplace technology? Have you ever used any virtual reality or augmented reality devices? If so, what was your experience like? If not, what are your thoughts or knowledge about how these devices work and their potential applications? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. web browser /web BROU-zer/ [noun] – a computer program that makes it possible for you to read information on the internet I opened my web browser to search for the latest news updates. long-term…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your understanding of the term “cultured meat”? How do you think it is produced? Do you believe that cultured meat could become a widely accepted alternative to traditional meat in the future? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pop up /pop uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to appear or emerge suddenly or unexpectedly During our road trip, several roadside cafes popped up, offering fresh snacks and drinks. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [noun] – a choice or option that is different from what is usual or expected Instead of…
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©Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about the early history of human beings? Where do you imagine these early humans lived, and what challenges do you think they faced in their environments? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. belief /bih-LEEF/ [noun] – a conviction or acceptance that something is true or exists The community held a strong belief in the power of unity. adapt /uh-DAPT/ [verb] – to adjust or change in response to new conditions or circumstances The plants had to adapt to the arid environment by developing…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you describe Amelia Earhart, considering her achievement as the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean? Do you believe you could become a female aviator? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a planned and organized effort or undertaking with a specific purpose The team embarked on a mission to provide aid to the disaster-stricken region, delivering essential supplies and medical assistance. aircraft /AIR-kraft/ [noun] – any vehicle, with or without an engine, that can fly, such as a…
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