Intermediate

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What sweet drinks or desserts are popular in your country? If so, which ones are common? If not, what do you think people like? What happens to people when the weather becomes very hot? If so, what examples can you share? If not, what do you think may happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. predominant /pri-DOM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective ] – more important or common than others Rice is the predominant food in many Asian countries. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked Babies are vulnerable to…
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©AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What small living things in the ocean do you know that give oxygen? What happens when the sea gets hotter than normal? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perilous /PER-uh-luhs/ [adjective] – extremely dangerous Climbing the mountain without gear is perilous. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, or expressed in a clear and certain way The teacher gave an unequivocal answer about the exam date. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having many small parts that are arranged in a complicated way The artist made an intricate design on the glass….
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©(NASA via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could travel to Mars, what would you want to see or explore first? Why do you think people are interested in learning about other planets? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. molten /MOHL-tn/ [adjective] – melted by heat; in liquid form because of very high temperature The volcano released molten rock that flowed down the mountain. extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to stretch out over a certain distance or area The highway extends from the city center to the seaside. nickel /NIK-uhl/ [noun] – a hard, silver-white…
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©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could design a robot, what job would you want it to do? Do you think robots can play sports like humans? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show something clearly by example or action The teacher demonstrated a new science experiment to the class. gap /gap/ [noun] – a large difference or distance in level, amount, or progress between two things There is a large gap between the training of professional athletes and beginners. investment /in-VEST-muhnt/ [noun]…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “robot”? What kind of animals do you think are important to protect in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deploy /dih-PLOI/ [verb] – to send people, equipment, or resources into action or position for a purpose Hundreds of rescue drones were deployed after the typhoon to search for missing villagers. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful and effective in real situations Solar panels were chosen as a practical solution to reduce energy costs in the school. realistic /ree-uh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] –…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If animals came close to your home, how would you try to keep them away without hurting them? What sounds do you think might scare animals away? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. loudspeaker /LOUD-spee-ker/ [noun] – a device that makes sounds louder so many people can hear them The school installed a loudspeaker to announce emergency messages. reintroduction /ree-in-truh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of bringing back a species, law, or idea that was gone before The reintroduction of pandas into the forest helped increase their population. tension /TEN-shuhn/ [noun]…
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