Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of your favorite outdoor activities or hobbies? Could you tell me about them? Do you like gardening? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. take over /TEYK-oh-ver / [phrasal verb] – to begin to have control of something The new CEO plans to implement changes that will take over the company’s outdated systems and improve its competitiveness. gardening /GARHD-ning/ [gerund] – the job or activity of working in a garden, growing and taking care of the plants, and keeping it attractive Jane loves spending her…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do earthquakes happen in your country? How are buildings in your country designed to protect themselves against earthquakes? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tragic /TRAJ-ik/ [adjective] – very sad, often involving death and suffering This novel has such a tragic end. response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – an answer or reaction She has received a response from that college regarding her application. initial /ih-NISH-uhl/ [adjective] – of or at the beginning She created the initial version of her plans. harm /hahrm/ [verb] – to hurt someone or damage something A…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you afraid of talking to strangers? Why or why not? What are some ways to smoothly end a conversation with a stranger? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. division /dih-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the situation in which people disagree about something Division within the group will limit its chances in the competition. tempting /TEMPT-ting / [adjective] – if something is tempting, you want to do or have it The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies was tempting, but she tried to resist and stick to her diet. process /PROS-es/ [noun] –…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you recycle at your house? Do you often buy single-use plastic products? What are they? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. association /uh-soh-see-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in a single organization for a particular purpose The association’s members all follow a strict code of conduct. beverage /BEV-er-ij/ [noun] – a drink of any type The hotel lounge serves alcoholic beverages. register /REJ-uh-ster/ [verb] – to put information, especially your name, into an official list or record By the end of April, students must register…
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