Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of the greatest discoveries do you know? What is the importance of these discoveries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feature /FEE-cher/ [noun] – a typical quality or an important part of something This is a key feature of our society. curiosity /kyoor-ee-OS-i-tee/ [noun] – an eager wish to know or learn about something The children looked at their new teacher in curiosity. beyond /bee-OND/ [preposition] – outside or after It won’t go on beyond midnight. alter /AWL-ter/ [verb] – to change something, usually slightly, or to cause…
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©teamLab Planets via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you keep indoor plants? Why or why not? What type of art do you appreciate? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. patience /PEY-shuhns/ [noun] – the ability to wait, or to continue doing something despite difficulties, or to suffer without complaining or becoming annoyed: Humans develop patience as they grow older. understanding /uhn-der-STAN-ding / [noun] – knowledge about a subject, situation, etc. or about how something works Ann has a deep understanding of life. vision /VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – an idea or mental image of something My…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the main mode of transportation in your country? Which mode of transportation is the most comfortable for you and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. steep /steep/ [adjective] – (of a slope) rising or falling at a sharp angle This path leads to a steep hill. debate /dih-BEYT/ [noun] – (a) serious discussion of a subject in which many people take part Residents had a debate about the community’s future policies. practical /PARK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to experience, real situations, or actions rather than ideas or imagination Kanata…
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©Tom Schiller via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite type of sushi? Which place in Japan is famous for sushi? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialize /SPESH-uh-lahyz/ [verb] – to offer a particular product or service more than any other, usually so that you have a good reputation for this product or service Our family specializes in fabric production. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially to prevent it from decaying or to protect it from being damaged or destroyed The organization’s goal is to preserve…
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©Ronan O’Connell via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your city known for? What place would you visit once the pandemic passes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. geometric /jee-uh-ME-trik/ [adjective] – a geometric pattern or arrangement is made up of shapes such as squares, triangles, or rectangles The building is known for its geometric wall patterns. greenery /GREE-nuh-ree/ [noun] – green foliage, growing plants, or vegetation I suggest putting greenery along the hallway to make it look fresh. tropical /TROP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – of or characteristic of the tropics (= the hottest area of…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you book a hotel? What was the last place that you went to? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. state /steyt/ [verb] – to say or write something, especially clearly and carefully Please state why you wish to apply for this scholarship. lack /lak/ [noun] – the fact that something is not available or that there is not enough of it Lack of sleep made her more exhausted. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something The procedure is…
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©Midnight Trains Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you go to work/school? Do you enjoy staying in hotels? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. route /root/ [noun] – a particular way or direction between places I need to find the fastest route from Tokyo to Nagano. network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a large system consisting of many similar parts that are connected together to allow movement between the parts and a control center Japan Railways operates about 70 percent of Japan’s railway network. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [noun] – An alternative plan or method is one that you…
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©Joel Centano via virtuoso.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Where do you usually spend your vacation? What food do you usually eat during breakfast? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general development or change in a situation or in the way that people are behaving Creating a fashion trend is one of my goals as a designer. fancy /FAN-see/ [adjective] – decorative or complicated We had a date at a fancy restaurant. tropical /TROP-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely hot The Philippines is a tropical country. picturesque /pik-chuh-RESK/ [adjective] – attractive in appearance,…
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