Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you define a ‘snack’? What are some considerations you take into account when choosing snacks for yourself or for others, such as nutritional content or taste preferences? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. concerning /kuhn-SUR-ning/ [adjective] – making you feel slightly worried The concerning news about the potential side effects of the medication led to a thorough review by medical experts. potentially /puh-TEN-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – possibly The company’s innovative approach to product development could potentially lead to a major breakthrough in the industry. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear about the Mediterranean diet? What do you know about the developmental milestones and skills that infants typically acquire during their first year of life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is The pharmaceutical company conducted a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of the new drug in treating the disease. lack /lak/ [verb] – to not have or not have enough of…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think precision medicine might differ from traditional approaches to healthcare? Is commitment to healthcare innovation crucial? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – a disorder or condition affecting the body or mind The doctor diagnosed a rare disease in the patient. treat /treet / [verb] – to provide medical care or attention to alleviate a condition The nurse will treat the patient’s fever with medicine. genetic /juh-NET-ik/ [adjective] – relates to genes or heredity, particularly concerning the inheritance of traits from…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your initial impression or knowledge about ‘turmeric’? Have you ever experienced indigestion? What is a common cause of indigestion? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remedy /REM-i-dee/ [noun] – a successful way of curing an illness or dealing with a problem or difficulty The herbal tea was considered a traditional remedy for soothing sore throats and coughs. scale /skeyl/ [noun] – a system or method of measurement The Richter scale is commonly used to measure the magnitude of earthquakes. assessment /uh-SES-muhnt / [noun] – the act of judging or…
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