Intermediate

©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think some people follow advice from influencers when choosing health or fitness products? What makes a health product seem trustworthy or untrustworthy to you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. injectable /in-JEK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be put into the body with a needle The clinic offered injectable vitamins for people who needed quick nutrition support. evaluation /ih-val-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – careful check or test to understand something The company offered health evaluations before workers joined the fitness program. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – the way in…
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©(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you feel if a website suddenly changed important information without explanation? Why do you think clear communication from health organizations is important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. statement /STEYT-muhnt/ [noun] – something that someone says or writes to express an idea or fact The school released a statement saying the building would be closed for repairs. established /ih-STAB-lisht/ [adjective] – already accepted or recognized because it has existed or been used for a long time The museum followed established rules for handling historical…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about product safety? What challenges do you imagine people face when trying to stay informed about safety issues? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. toxin /TOK-sin/ [noun] – harmful substance produced by living things that can cause illness Scientists found a dangerous toxin in some fish from the polluted lake. failure /FEYL-yer/ [noun] – lack of success or the act of not doing something correctly The failure to check the equipment caused delays in the factory. contamination /kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making…
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©(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think small towns might have more challenges when it comes to health care? What do you think makes a community feel safe and supported when someone gets sick? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reduction /ri-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something smaller or less The school made several reductions in activities because of limited money. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a lack of something that is needed There was a teacher shortage at the local school last year. saving /SEY-ving/ [noun] – money…
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