Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think sea stars look like? How do you imagine sea stars moving and living in the ocean? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conventional /kuhn-VEN-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – traditional and ordinary The small town’s celebration adhered to conventional festivities, with families gathering for a traditional parade and a feast of ordinary yet cherished dishes. boast /bohst/ [verb] – to have or possess something to be proud of The accomplished author could boast a vast collection of published novels, each contributing to the literary world in its own unique way….
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©Mercedes-Benz AG Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about the brand Mercedes-Benz? How would you interpret the meaning of “electric concept cars”? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] – to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit The electric car’s range exceeds 300 miles on a single charge, making it a compelling choice for long-distance travelers. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include someone or something as an important part The museum’s special exhibit will feature rare artifacts from ancient civilizations,…
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©Nick Upton/Alamy Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think are some common challenges or threats that forests around the world face today? How important do you think forests are in terms of their contributions to the environment and human well-being? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength Despite their efforts, the decline in sales was noticeable. collapse /kuh-LAPS/ [noun] – a serious and sudden deterioration or breakdown The collapse of the old bridge was a shocking event for the town. extensive…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is land formed in different geographical locations around the world? Can you provide examples of different processes that lead to the formation of land? Have you ever heard of or seen a newly formed island? If so, how do you think such islands are created? If not, have you ever been curious about natural phenomena like islands forming? If so, what sparked your interest in such topics? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volcano / vol-KEY-noh / [noun] – a mountain or hill with a vent through which molten rock…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals do you know of that have stripes on their bodies? How do these stripes help them in their natural habitats? Have you ever wondered why zebras have stripes? What are some possible explanations for their stripes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to carry out or perform a particular action, experiment, or investigation The scientist will conduct an experiment to test the new hypothesis. leopard /LEP-erd / [noun] – a large, wild cat with a distinctive pattern of dark spots on its fur We saw…
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