Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In your experience or knowledge, is straightening hair a common hair treatment in your country? Could you share some details or practices associated with it? Besides hair straightening, what other common hair treatments or practices do you often come across or use in your region or community? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ban /ban/ [noun] – an official order that prevents something from happening The government issued a ban on smoking in public places. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a worried or nervous feeling about something, or something that makes you…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is an allergy? What allergies are you familiar with? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [adjective] – used to refer to cows that are used for producing milk, rather than meat, or to foods that are made from milk, such as cream, butter, and cheese I enjoy having dairy products like yogurt and cheese as part of my breakfast every morning. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – any feeling of illness or physical or mental change that is caused by a particular disease A persistent cough is one of the…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are antibiotics? What is their primary purpose in healthcare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. welfare /WEL-fair / [noun] – well-being and treatment of animals or humans The government is committed to improving the welfare of its citizens through various social programs. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – He had to stay home from school because he had a contagious infection. The invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, in the body, leading to illness. investigate /in-VES-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to examine or look into something thoroughly to gather…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are your thoughts or knowledge about the nutritional needs of toddlers (children aged 1 to 3 years)? Can you provide any insights or information about the benefits of breast milk or infant formula for infants? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to During the presentation, the speaker paused to emphasize the key points, ensuring the audience understood their significance. balanced diet /BAL-uhnst DAHY-it / [noun] – A balanced diet is a combination of the correct…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about ‘food additives’? What are your thoughts or considerations regarding the potential impact of food additives on health and well-being? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consumer /kuhn-SOO-mer/ [noun] – a person who buys goods or services for their own use The consumer carefully reads product reviews before making a purchase decision. substance /SUHB-stuhns / [noun] – material with particular physical characteristics The scientist conducted tests to identify the unknown substance found in the soil sample. treat /treet/ [noun] – a type of food…
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