Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If someone told you to stop eating your favorite food, how would you feel? Why? Do you think science can help people choose better food? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. urine /YOOR-in/ [noun] – the yellow liquid waste that comes out of the body through the bladder The doctor asked the patient to give a urine sample for testing. diabetes /dahy-uh-BEE-tis/ [noun] – a disease in which the body cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood Eating too much sugar over time may increase…
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©(AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why might some people be afraid to go to the doctor or hospital? What do you think are some good ways to stop a virus from spreading? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sharply /SHAARP-lee/ [adverb] – suddenly and by a large amount Tourist visits to the island fell sharply following the volcanic eruption. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [adjective] – related to milk or products made from milk She avoids dairy foods because of a lactose intolerance. deportation /dee-pawr-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of forcing someone to leave a…
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©(Oliver Widger via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could travel anywhere by boat, where would you go? Why? If you could learn something from videos, what would you want to learn? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. follower /FOL-oh-er/ [noun] – a person who regularly watches, reads, or supports someone on social media or other platforms The artist gained a new follower after sharing her latest painting online. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [adjective] – different from the usual or traditional Many people are looking for alternative ways to stay healthy. paralysis /puh-RAL-uh-sis/ [noun] – the…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think makes jewelry valuable or meaningful to someone? Why do you think some people collect jewelry? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decoration /dek-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – something used to make something look more attractive She added flowers as a decoration to the dinner table. investment /in-VEST-muhnt/ [noun] – something you buy or do now that will bring a benefit or profit in the future Buying a good computer can be a smart investment for students. separately /SEP-er-it-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is not together or not…
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