Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How have partnerships played a role in historical breakthroughs or innovations? Why is it important to continually develop new treatments for various diseases? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship / [noun] – an association or alliance between two or more parties for mutual benefit The partnership between the two companies resulted in groundbreaking research. treatment /TREET-muhnt/ [noun] – medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury The new treatment shows promise for combating the disease. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to emphasize or draw attention to something…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the term “environmentally friendly transportation”? Have you ever heard of a “flying car” before? What do you imagine when you think about a car that can fly? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revolutionary /rev-uh-LOO-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – bringing about a complete change; innovative or groundbreaking The new smartphone features a revolutionary design, completely changing the way we interact with technology. indicate /IN-di-keyt/ [verb] – to show, suggest, or express something Dark clouds in the sky indicate that a storm may be approaching. impressive /im-PRES-iv/…
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©REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When imagining the future of space exploration, what aspects do you think researchers and scientists are most eager to uncover or explore further? What comes to mind when you think about the possibility of life beyond Earth, especially on other planets in our solar system? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer or top part or layer of something The explorer analyzed the surface of the ancient artifact, looking for clues about its origin and historical significance. current /KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – of the present time…
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©J.C. Vera Rodríguez Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think life was like for ancient people who lived thousands of years ago in different parts of the world? What kind of challenges do you imagine they faced in their daily lives? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of finding information, a place, or an object, especially for the first time, or the thing that is found The discovery of the ancient artifacts in the cave was a significant find for archaeologists. aspect /AS-pekt / [noun] – one part…
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