Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the main chemical substances found on the moon’s surface? Why are scientists interested in studying the chemical composition of the moon? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. telescope /TEL-uh-skohp/ [noun] – a device used to see things that are far away The teacher used a telescope to show the stars to the class. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outside or top layer of something The water’s surface was calm and shiny like a mirror. understanding /uhn-der-STAN-ding/ [noun] – the ability to know something; comprehension My teacher helped me gain…
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©AP Photo/Eric Gay Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does clean energy mean? Why are people interested in using clean energy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – the job or series of jobs that a person does during their working life She wants to have a successful career as a teacher in the future. energy /EN-er-jee/ [noun] – the power from something such as electricity or oil that can do work, such as providing light and heat The factory relies on energy from oil and electricity to keep the machines running and…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of product features do you think are most important to highlight in a presentation? What methods do you think are effective for engaging an audience during a presentation? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. virtual reality /VUR-choo-uhl ree-AL-i-tee/ [noun phrase] – a computer-generated environment that simulates physical presence in real or imagined worlds In virtual reality, players can explore places they have never visited before. presentation /prez-uhn-TEY-shuhn/ [noun ] – speech or display that informs or explains something to an audience The presentation on animals helped us learn about…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a space mission involves? Would you like to be on a space mission? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exploration /ek-spluh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of traveling through an unknown area to learn about it The exploration of the ocean helps scientists find new sea animals. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence Example Sentence: The teacher will demonstrate how to solve the math problem on the board. conduct /kuhn-DUHKT/ [verb] – to organize and carry out…
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