© Lucy Nicholson—Reuters via Time.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you want to do if you have a lot of money? Who is the richest person in your country? Vocabulary: I will…
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Pre-reading questions: Is it better to travel by plane or by car? Please explain your answer. Do you have plans to travel to other countries? If yes, where? If no, why not? Vocabulary: increase /in-KREES/ [verb] to become or make…
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Photo by © Getty via Evoke.ie Pre-reading questions: How can the internet help you learn English? Explain your answer. What do you think is the best thing about the internet? Why? Vocabulary: protection /pruh-TEK-shuhn/ [noun] the act of keeping someone…
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Pre-reading questions: What are the common things that you can buy online? Do you buy products that your friends recommend? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: preceding /pri-SEE-ding/ [adjective] existing or happening before someone or something This year’s party is way…
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By Stribrohorak (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons Pre-reading questions: What are some common reasons for firing employees? Why do employees quit their job? Vocabulary: lay off [ley awf] (phrasal verb) to end someone’s employment The firm had…
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Pre-reading questions: Why is recycling important? Does recycling help the environment? Vocabulary: cosmetics– products that enhance beauty such as make-up Women love to go shop for cosmetics. packaging– material used to pack something Most companies use plastic packaging for their…
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Pre-reading questions: Do you think it is useful to know a bit about the economic status of other countries? Why do you think some people find it difficult to discuss the economy? Vocabulary: exporter – someone who sells goods to another…
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Pre-reading questions: How do you feel about taking tests? What do you think about millennials nowadays? The Silent Partner Marketing released a so-called “snowflake test” to job applicants, with snowflakes being defined as easily offended individuals. Kyle Reyes,…
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Pre-reading questions: Do you watch television news like CNN? Do you believe in fake news? Please explain your answer. Do you often use your smartphone? The Time Warner Company and AT&T will merge after the approval of $85.4…
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Pre-reading questions: Would you be interested in working abroad? Please explain your answer. What are the challenges of working away from your family/home country? Around 600 young Vietnamese students are studying Japanese language and culture to brace themselves…
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