Intermediate

The good and bad of indecisiveness

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you make decisions? In what situations do you ask for others’ opinions first before making decisions? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. put something off /poot of/ [phrasal verb] – to decide or arrange to delay an event or activity until a later time or date We’ve been forced to put off our trip until September. generally /JEN-er-uh-lee/ [adverb] – considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of him, her, or it The house is generally in bad shape. clumsy /KLUHM-zee/ [adjective] –…
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Why aren’t comfort foods the same?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do when you are not in the mood? How do comfort foods impact our mental wellbeing? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indicate /IN-di-keyt/ [verb] – to show, point, or make clear in another way Dreams can help indicate your true feelings. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret The doctor did not reveal the truth to him. precise /pri-SAHYS/ [adjective] – exact and accurate It is important to take precise measurements of the structure. definition /def-uh-NISH-uhn/…
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The impact of climate films on society

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite show on TV? Could you tell me about it? Do you watch shows that are related to the environment? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. manner /MAN-er/ [noun] – the way in which something is done The manner of presentation is highly important. disaster /dih-ZAS-ter/ [noun] – (an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or serious difficulty The reason for the disaster was engine failure, not human error. sweat /swet / [noun] – the clear, salty liquid that you pass…
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Private information from 14 schools leaked by hackers

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How important is privacy to you? How do you respect other people’s privacy? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contract /KON-trakt/ [noun] – a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups, or the agreement itself They ended my contract in December. scan /skan/ [noun] – a picture of a document that has been put into a computer The requirements consist of X-rays, scans, or blood tests. detailed /DEE-teyld/ [adjective] – giving a lot of information with many details This is a detailed list…
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The Coming of Age Day

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the best age to be, and why? What comes to mind when you hear the word “adulthood”? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. slightly /SLAYHT-lee/ [adverb] – a little The food has a slightly bitter taste. prohibit /proh-HIB-it/ [verb] – to officially refuse to allow something Driving a car is prohibited in the town center. conference /KON-fer-uhns/ [noun] – an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally…
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The advantages of properly implementing intermittent fasting

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of diet do you follow? Have you tried intermittent fasting? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alter /AWL-ter/ [verb] – to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change She had to alter her clothes after losing weight. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true The evidence is now crystal clear. adjustment /uh-JUHST-muhnt/ [noun] – a small change There will be an initial period of adjustment. popularity /pop-yuh-LAR-i-tee/ [noun] –…
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Europe experiences high temperatures in winter

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What was the hottest temperature recorded in your country? What is the best place to visit in your country during the winter season? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. record /REK-erd/ [noun] – a piece of information or a description of an event that is written on paper or stored on a computer This winter has been the coldest on record. average /AV-er-ij/ [adjective] – a standard or level that is considered to be typical or usual A male tiger has an average weight of 200 kilograms. declare /dih-KLAIR/ [verb] –…
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The unexpected advantages of blue spaces

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes you happy? Do blue spaces make you happy? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. researcher /ri-SURCH-er/ [noun] – someone who studies a subject, especially in order to discover new information or reach a new understanding She’s a researcher for a women’s magazine. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a principle or idea It is very difficult to define the concept of beauty. treatment /TREET-muhnt/ [noun] – the use of drugs, exercises, etc. to cure a person of an illness or injury The doctor concluded that further treatment…
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Why do we dream?

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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you often remember your dreams? What can you say about them? Why do you think some people remember their dreams while others do not? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recall /ri-KAWL/ [verb] – to bring the memory of a past event into your mind, and often to give a description of what you remember I can’t recall exactly what happened. theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – a formal statement of the rules on which a subject of study is based or of ideas that are suggested to explain a fact or event…
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What age is ideal for literacy development?

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In your opinion, what age is ideal for literacy development? What was your favorite book when you were younger? Could you tell me about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary He wasn’t there at the crucial moment. increasingly /in-KREE-sing-lee/ [adverb] – more and more The pain has become increasingly frequent. formal /FAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – Formal education or training is received in a school or college She had little formal education. apparent /uh-PAIR-uhnt/ [adjective] – able to be seen or understood Her unhappiness…
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