Intermediate

©CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is ‘leprosy’? What diseases or illnesses tend to have localized outbreaks in specific regions of your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. absence /AB-suhns/ [noun] – the lack or nonexistence of common risk factors The absence of any warning signs led to the unexpected outcome of the experiment. nerve /nurv/ [noun] – a group of long, thin fibres (= structures like threads) that carry information or instructions between the brain and other parts of the body Damage to the nerve can lead to numbness and tingling in the…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite sport, and why do you enjoy it? Can you name some famous athletes or sports personalities you admire? Why do you look up to them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – in danger of becoming extinct or disappearing from the Earth. Refers to species or animals at risk of no longer existing The panda is an endangered species, and conservation efforts are in place to protect its habitat. tribe /trahyb/ [noun] – a social group or community of people who share a common…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In your experience or knowledge, is straightening hair a common hair treatment in your country? Could you share some details or practices associated with it? Besides hair straightening, what other common hair treatments or practices do you often come across or use in your region or community? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ban /ban/ [noun] – an official order that prevents something from happening The government issued a ban on smoking in public places. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is an allergy? What allergies are you familiar with? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [adjective] – used to refer to cows that are used for producing milk, rather than meat, or to foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese I enjoy having dairy products like yogurt and cheese as part of my breakfast every morning. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a particular disease A persistent cough is one of the…
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