Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer iced coffee to hot coffee? Why? What are some popular chocolate-flavored snacks in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. addition /uh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – something that has been added to something else This painting is a great addition to the restaurant! expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way The government needs to expand access to broadband internet. seasonal /SEE-zuh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to or happening during a particular period in the year I would like…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What decorations do you have in your home? Would you be interested to work as an interior designer? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. view /vyoo/ [noun] – an opinion, belief, or idea, or a way of thinking about something Harry has an interesting view of what makes an artwork valuable. predict /pri-DIKT/ [verb] – to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience He predicted that it will rain all week. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you give examples of green technology? What are the challenges of green technology? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. terminal /TUR-muh-nl/ [noun] – the area or building at a station, airport, or port that is used by passengers leaving or arriving by train, aircraft, or ship Domestic planes primarily use Terminal 3. aircraft /AIR-kraft/ [noun] – any vehicle, with or without an engine, that can fly, such as a plane or helicopter The airline is taking precautions to ensure passenger safety on aircraft. beneficial /ben-uh-FISh-uhl/ [adjective] – helpful, useful, or…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who are cyclists in your family? Could you tell me about them? Why is a bike hangar important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. storage /STAWR-ij/ [noun] – the act of putting things in a special place for use in the future, or the place where you put things The majority of the art they’ve collected is still in storage. discouraging /dih-SKUR-ijing/ [adjective] – making you feel less confident, enthusiastic, and positive about something, or less willing to do something The discouraging news from his doctors has left him disappointed. acquire…
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