Intermediate

©AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Where do people learn about beauty products today? How does this affect shopping choices? Why do holidays matter to retailers? What products sell more during this time? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – power to influence decisions Social media reduced the authority of store advisers. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – very strong or serious Competition became intense in the beauty market. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or meaningful The holiday season is significant for sales. engaging /engaging /en-GAY-jing// [adjective] – interesting and holding attention Stores…
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©(AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of bread are common in your daily life? How would you feel if someone criticized a food that is popular in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. backlash /BAK-lash/ [noun] – a strong negative reaction from people The decision led to backlash on social media after the announcement. podcast /POD-kast/ [noun] – a recorded audio program shared online The scientist explained the study in a podcast about health. remark /rih-MARK/ [noun] – a spoken comment or statement The official’s remark caused concern during the…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do nonfiction books often influence public opinion? If so, how? If not, why? Have you seen books create discussion in society? If so, where? If not, why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indicator /IN-di-key-ter/ [noun] – a sign that shows a condition Sales numbers are an indicator of interest. revive /ri-VIVE/ [verb] – to bring back interest The article revived public debate. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge or understanding The campaign raised awareness. strengthen /STRENGK-thuhn/ [verb] – to make stronger Education can strengthen understanding. response /ri-SPONTS/ [verb] – a reaction…
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©John Dowling via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you seen animals at a zoo or sanctuary? If so, what animals did you see? If not, where can you see animals? Do people help animals in the community? If so, how do they help? If not, how can people help animals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinctive /di-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – clearly different from others Reteti has a distinctive management structure. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful in real situations Goat’s milk was a practical choice for feeding. connected /kuh-NEK-tid/ [adjective] – joined or related Tourism…
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©(Four Paws via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think animals need to feel safe and healthy? What comes to your mind when you hear the word “animal rescue”? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. captivity /kap-TI-vuh-tee/ [noun] – the state of being kept in a closed or controlled place Long periods of captivity can affect an animal’s health and behavior. property /PRO-pur-tee/ [noun] – a piece of land or a building owned by a person or group The police searched the property after receiving a report. trade /treyd/ [noun] – the activity…
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