Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think ‘record rainfall’ means? Why might the record rainfall be significant for a region or community? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The discovery of a previously unknown species of deep-sea creature was a remarkable achievement for the team of marine biologists. injury /IN-juh-ree/ [noun] – physical harm or damage to someone’s body caused by an accident or an attack The car accident caused a minor injury to her arm. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is meant by the word ‘earthquake’? Can you think of any real-life situations or locations where earthquakes might be more likely to occur? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. beneath /bih-NEETH/ [preposition] – in or to a lower position than someone or something, under someone or something The hidden treasure was buried beneath a large oak tree in the forest. collapse /kuh-LAPS/ [verb] – to fall down suddenly because of pressure or having no strength or support The old, deteriorating bridge finally collapsed under the weight of the heavy truck…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which smartphone applications do people in your country typically use? How concerned are you about cybersecurity and privacy issues related to using social media platforms or applications? 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 antibiotics was a significant advancement in the field of medicine. harmony /HAHR-muh-nee/ [noun] – a situation in which people are peaceful and agree with each other, or when things seem right or suitable together The concert was a beautiful display of musical harmony, as each instrument blended seamlessly…
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©Peter Foulds/Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When you hear the term ‘Bird of the Century,’ what ideas or images come to mind? What qualities do you think a bird must possess to be given such a title? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. comedian /kuh-MEE-dee-uhn / [noun] – a person whose job is to make people laugh by telling jokes and funny stories or by copying the behavior or speech of famous people The comedian had everyone in stitches with his jokes and funny stories at the comedy…
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