Intermediate

©REUTERS/Nicoco Chan Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine the main characters in Zootopia might be like? What kind of adventures or challenges do you think the characters could face? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. represent /rep-ri-ZENT/ [verb] – to symbolize or stand for something The national flag represents the unity and identity of our country. magical /MAJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – having qualities of magic; enchanting, extraordinary, or producing a sense of wonder The garden was filled with magical flowers that glowed in the moonlight. domestic /duh-MES-tik/ [adjective] – relating to a person’s own…
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©Arterra/Universal Images Group Editorial/Getty Images Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about trees, and why are they important? Have you ever planted a tree or seen someone planting a tree? If yes, can you share your experience? If not, what do you think might be involved in planting a tree? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. citizen /SIT-uh-zuhn/ [noun] – a person who is a member of a particular country and who has rights because of being born there or because of being given rights, or a person who lives in a particular…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a volcanic eruption, and how does it impact the surrounding areas? Can you recall any recent or historical volcanic eruptions and their consequences? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. threat /thret/ [noun] – a statement or indication that someone or something is likely to cause harm or danger The government issued a threat warning, urging citizens to stay vigilant during the potential volcanic eruption. earthquake /URTH-kweyk / [noun] – the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth’s lithosphere that…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What personal qualities and training do you think are essential for someone to become an astronaut and undertake missions in space? What is a hurricane, and how does it affect the weather and environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by Amid the bustling city streets, she found a moment of tranquility. conclude /kuhn-KLOOD/ [verb] – to cause something to end, or to end The meeting will conclude with a summary of the key points discussed and the next steps to…
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