Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually do to protect your skin on a sunny day? If something is done, what is it? If not, why not? Have you ever used sunscreen before going outside? If so, when and why? If not, what do you use instead? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sunscreen /SUHN-skreen/ [noun] – a substance that you put on your skin to protect it from the sun I use sunscreen when I go to the beach. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to notice something that is not easy to see, hear,…
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©(Alexandre Lefebvre via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What would you like to learn about how people lived long ago? Do you think people a long time ago were smart or creative? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pointed /POIN-tid/ [adjective] – having a sharp end or tip The hunter carried a pointed stick for protection. survive /ser-VAHYV/ [verb] – to continue to live, especially after a dangerous situation The ship’s crew survived by using what they found on the island. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding something for the first time…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of an astronaut who went to space at an old age? If so, who was that astronaut? If not, what age do you think is too old for space travel? Do you know what happens to the body when it returns from space? If so, what kind of changes happen? If not, what do you think it feels like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. space /speys/ [noun] – the area outside the Earth where the stars and planets are The rocket went up into space last…
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©(AP Photo/John Raby) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think could happen if birds or other animals go near airplanes? Do you think animals and people can work together in a team? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. handler /HAND-ler/ [noun] – a person who takes care of and controls animals The handler trained the guide dog to help people with vision problems. risk /risk/ [noun] – the chance that something bad or dangerous may happen There are risks when driving fast on a rainy road. strike /strahyk/ [noun] –…
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©Nathan Hurner/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of a fish that lives in only one place? If so, where did it live? If not, what do you think it eats? Do you know what happens when a species becomes endangered? If so, what can help the species? If not, what do you think people should do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. propose /pruh-POHZ/ [verb] – to offer or suggest a plan or idea for others to consider The teacher proposed a class trip to the…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen or joined a swimming class for children? If so, what activities did the children do? If not, what do you think they learn? Do you know anyone who learns things more slowly or in a different way? If so, how do teachers help that person? If not, what do you think would help? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Water is essential for life. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics,…
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