Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of a shipwreck before? What do you think a shipwreck is? What dangers do you think sailors face when traveling by sea? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. treasure /TREZHh-er/ [noun] – very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or money In their exciting adventure, the young explorers discovered an old map that led them to a hidden treasure buried deep in the forest. tragedy /TRAJ-i-dee / [noun] – a very sad event or situation, especially one involving death…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which endangered species are you familiar with? In what ways do different organizations try to save these species? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – If a plan or idea is ambitious, it needs a great amount of skill and effort to be successful or be achieved The ambitious project aimed to revolutionize the way renewable energy is generated and utilized. habitat /HAB-i-tat/ [noun] – the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives The coral reef is a diverse and vibrant habitat for a wide…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you familiar with the social media app TikTok? Do you use it? Tell me about it. Do you think it is safe to use TikTok? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. misuse /mis-YOOS/ [noun] – an occasion when something is used in an unsuitable way or in a way that was not intended The teacher warned the students about the potential misuse of social media and the importance of responsible online behavior. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the country India? Do you consider traveling to India? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. beyond /bee-OND/ [preposition] – to be more than or not limited to something His dedication to his work goes beyond what is expected, as he always goes the extra mile to deliver exceptional results. invest /in-VEST/ [verb] – to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage I decided to invest my savings in the stock market to…
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