Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What crops are most important for food worldwide? What dishes in your country use potatoes as an ingredient? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. molecular /muh-LEK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – relating to or consisting of molecules The molecular structure of water is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. tackle /TAK-uhl/ [verb] – to try to deal with something or someone The government announced new plans to tackle unemployment in rural areas. aeroponic /AIR-uh-pon-ik/ [adjective] – relating to the process of growing plants without soil, using mist or air to deliver…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about SpaceX and its goals in space exploration? Why does SpaceX collaborate with NASA for its missions? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize and perform a particular activity SpaceX conducted a successful rocket test last month. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an important job or duty, often involving travel or a specific goal The scientists completed their mission to explore the new island. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large or great The mountains were covered in immense amount of snow after the…
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©REUTERS/Alessia Maccioni Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why are some animals harder to protect than others? How do animals in the wild protect themselves from predators? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deer /deer/ [noun] – a hoofed grazing or browsing animal, typically with branched antlers During the winter, deer often wander into suburban neighborhoods searching for food. gather /GATH-er/ [verb] – to collect or bring together We need to gather enough evidence before presenting our case to the committee. oversee /oh-ver-SEE/ [verb] – to supervise or manage activities or people She oversees the entire production…
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