Intermediate

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What healthy routines do you follow (washing your hands before eating, sleeping early, etc.)? What do you think is the best way to exercise? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. satisfying /SAT-is-fahy/ [adjective] – giving pleasure, esp. by taking care of a need or desire It’s a very satisfying job. declare /dih-KLAIR/ [verb] – to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially A state of emergency was declared by the mayor. kindergarten /KIN-der-gahr-dn/ [noun] – a class for young children, usually children four and five years old, which is often the first…
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© BBC Travel Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you enjoy viewing mystery films or reading mysteries? What can you say about them? What can you say about your city’s architecture? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blazing /BLEY-zing/ [adjective] – very bright and hot We quickly became exhausted in the blazing heat. explore /ik-SPLAWR/ [verb] – to search and discover (about something) The best way to explore the countryside is by walking. tremendous /trih-MEN-duhs/ [adjective] – very great in amount or level, or extremely good Tremendous damage has been done by the floodwater. colosseum /kol-uh-SEE-uhm/…
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© Andrew Lofthouse via BBC News Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite historical book or movie? Why? Which Japanese era is your favorite and why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret He reveals his deepest secrets in the book. widely /WAHYD-lee/ [adverb] – including a lot of different places, people, subjects, etc. Garlic used to be widely used in traditional medicine. conqueror /KONG-ker-er/ [noun] – someone who has conquered a country or its people The…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is the best age? Why? In your opinion, what is the ideal retirement age? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wisdom /WIZ-duhm/ [noun] – the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgments Hoshi will almost always offer pearls of wisdom. define /dih-FAHYN/ [verb] – to explain and describe the meaning and exact limits of something Your contract defines your duties and responsibilities. permanently /PUR-muh-nuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – always and forever She had decided to live in Australia permanently….
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