Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you traveled by plane? Could you tell me about it? What do you like to do during a flight? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consume /kuhn-SOOM/ [verb] – to use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts A smaller vehicle will consume less fuel. economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used Our economy must be restructured as soon as possible. reduction /ri-DUHK-shuhn / [noun] – the act of…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you enjoy hybrid work? Why or why not? Would you promote hybrid work? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. permanently /PUR-muh-nuhnt/ [adverb] – always and forever Smoking is likely to permanently harm your health.  abandon /uh-BAN-duhn/ [verb] – to leave a place, thing, or person, usually forever He abandoned his hometown. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the process of developing or of increasing in size Population growth is decreasing by 1.4% each year. emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having and expressing strong feelings He tends to be emotional….
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? What do you do on long holidays? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intend /in-TEND/ [verb] – to have as a plan or purpose I intend to study abroad after graduating from high school. target /TAHR-git/ [noun] – a level or situation that you intend to achieve Their new target is to increase sales by 10%. expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive They arrived at their destination earlier than expected. community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How does climate change affect your daily life? What do you do to help lessen climate change’s effects? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. grant /grahnt/ [noun] – an amount of money given especially by the government to a person or organization for a special purpose They gave her a grant to study abroad for a year. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled workers. revise /ri-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to change or correct something, especially…
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