Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think “artificial intelligence” means? How do you think artificial intelligence might be relevant to our daily lives? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emphasis /EM-fuh-sis/ [noun] – the particular importance or attention that is given to something The teacher put special emphasis on practicing math problems to improve understanding. creation /kree-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of creating something, or the thing that is created The artist’s latest project involved the creation of colorful paintings inspired by nature. consideration /kuhn-sid-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of thinking about something carefully…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of red fire ants before? If yes, what do you know about them? If not, what do you think they might be like based on their name? Why do you think scientists might find the presence of red fire ants in a new location significant or important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found The discovery of a new species of orchid in…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your initial reaction or perception when you hear about consuming insects as food? In which part of your country do you think edible insects are traditionally part of the diet? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [noun] – something that is different from something else, especially from what is usual, and offering the possibility of choice The chef offered a vegetarian alternative for those who preferred not to have meat in their meal. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a set of animals or plants in which the members…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think ‘record rainfall’ means? Why might the record rainfall be significant for a region or community? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The discovery of a previously unknown species of deep-sea creature was a remarkable achievement for the team of marine biologists. injury /IN-juh-ree/ [noun] – physical harm or damage to someone’s body caused by an accident or an attack The car accident caused a minor injury to her arm. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to…
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