Intermediate

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard about koalas before? If so, what do you know about them? If not, would you like to learn about them? Do you know any diseases that can affect animals? If so, can you share one? If not, what animal do you think needs protection? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely serious or dangerous; very important for the way things might happen Clean water is critical for people to stay healthy. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important, excellent, or unusual enough to be noticed…
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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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