Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does “resilience” mean? What are some ways that individuals can take action to promote resilience and sustainability in their daily lives? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. apparent /uh-PAIR-uhnt/ [adjective] – able to be seen or understood It was apparent from the way she was sweating and breathing heavily that she had just finished a vigorous workout. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or urgent: It is imperative that you finish your homework before watching TV if you want to get good grades in school. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is climate fiction? Do you think climate fiction helps us better understand and respond to the challenges posed by climate change in our own lives and communities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tackle /TAK-uhl/ [verb] – to try to deal with something or someone The coach taught the football players how to tackle properly to prevent injuries during games. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – a time of great disagreement, confusion, or suffering The company went bankrupt due to the financial crisis that affected the entire country. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which cyberattacks are you familiar with? What do you think cyberattackers do with the information they steal from other people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing harm The juice drink was banned because it was found to contain harmful chemicals. device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose The most popular device is probably the mobile phone. compromise /KOM-pruh-mahyz/ [verb] – to lower or weaken standards He didn’t realize that his inattentiveness compromised his chance to close the…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the negative effects of global warming on our planet that you can observe? Do you think you can do something to help the planet cope with climate change? Tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. analyst /AN-l-ist/ [noun] – someone whose job is to study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it and often to make predictions The university invited a business analyst to speak at their conference. source /sohrs / [noun] – the place something comes from…
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