Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is AI (artificial intelligence)? What capabilities or functions do you hope AI can offer you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – once every year The company organizes a team-building event annually to strengthen team dynamics. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The company made a significant investment in research and development. efficiency /ih-FISHuhn-see/ [noun] – the quality of achieving the largest amount of useful work using as little energy, fuel, effort, etc. as possible The new manufacturing process increased the efficiency of automobile production. contribute…
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©PBS News Hour Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the recent developments in social media platforms and their competition? What are some of the key features or aspects that you look for in a social media platform? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. appeal /uh-PEEL/ [verb] – to be interesting or attractive The colorful illustrations in the book appeal to young readers. dissatisfied /dis-SAT-is-fahyd/ [adjective] – not pleased with something; feeling that something is not as good as it should be Many customers were dissatisfied with the quality of the product and…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about end-to-end encryption? What messaging apps do you know that are known to have end-to-end encryption? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adopt /uh-DOPT/ [verb] – to accept or start to use something new The company decided to adopt new technology to improve productivity and efficiency. criticism /KRIT-uh-siz-uhm / [noun] – an opinion given about something or someone, esp. a negative opinion, or the activity of making such judgments The movie received mixed criticism from the audience, with some praising it while others found it confusing. democratic…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are prehistoric animals? Which prehistoric animals do you know of? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insight /IN-sahyt / [noun] – a clear, deep, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation The book provided readers with profound insights into the nature of happiness and fulfillment. mammal /MAM-uhl/ [noun] – any animal in which the female gives birth to babies, not eggs, and feeds them on milk from her own body Elephants are the largest land mammals and possess remarkable intelligence and emotional capabilities. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is bird flu? What specific regions or countries have experienced significant bird flu outbreaks in the past? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The discovery of a rare species of plant in the forest is a significant event for botanists and conservationists. strain /streyn/ [noun] – a force or influence that stretches, pulls, or puts pressure on something, sometimes causing damage The heavy workload put a strain on her physical and mental health. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl / [adjective] – possible when the necessary conditions…
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