Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Intermediate

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What month do you look forward to the most and why? What is the best month to visit your country? Please share the reasons as well. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. Ethiopia /ee-thee-OH-pee-uh/ [noun] – a country in East Africa My family and I stayed in Ethiopia for four years. mark /mahrk/ [verb] – to represent something that has happened in the past or is about to happen Today marks the company’s tenth anniversary. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual,…
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©Adobe Stock | Kauai, Hawaii Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the most beautiful thing in nature? Why? How do you feel when you are in nature? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. widely /WAHYD-lee/ [adverb] – by many The English language is widely spoken throughout the world. archipelago /ahr-kuh-PEL-uh-goh/ [noun] – a group of small islands or an area of sea in which there are many small islands Indonesia is known as the largest archipelago in the world. dense /dens/ [adjective] – close together and difficult to go or see through; thick The…
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©The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo / MOMAT/DNPartcom via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the different types of art in your country (e.g., ukiyo-e)? What do you think is the most popular artwork from your country and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. larva /LAHR-vuh/ [noun] – a young insect that has left its egg but has not yet developed wings, or the young of some animals Before we knew it, the eggs quickly hatched into larvae. overpower /oh-ver-POU-er/ [verb] – to defeat someone by having greater strength or power The…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some popular flowers in your country? Which of these do you see most often? Does flower photography interest you? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scent /sent/ [noun] – a pleasant natural smell I just love the scent of pine trees! vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – if things of the same type vary, they are different from each other, and if you vary them, you cause them to be different from each other This restaurant offers milkshakes in varying flavors. affection /uh-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What holidays do you always look forward to? Please tell me more about them. What do you think is the most important holiday in your country and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. date back /deyt bak/ [phrasal verb] – to have existed for a particular length of time or since a particular time Washington’s official snowfall records date back to 1884. honor /ON-er/ [verb] – to show great respect for someone, esp. in public Mother’s Day is a special day to honor motherhood. entrance /EN-truhns/ [noun] – the right…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What was your first impression of Easter? How do the people in your country celebrate Easter? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symbol /SIM-buhl/ [noun] – something that is used to represent a quality or idea The dragon is commonly known as a symbol of power. link /lingk/ [verb] – to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas Experts say that cutting down trees is linked to climate change. rebirth /ree-BURTH/ [noun] – a new period of growth of something People consider spring as the season of…
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©James Cummins Bookseller via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which do you prefer, fiction or nonfiction books? Why? How often do you visit a bookstore? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reflect /ri-FLEKT/ [verb] – to show, express, or be a sign of something This book reflects the Indonesian culture. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid / [verb] – very complex, This song has sophisticated lyrics. handwriting /HAND-rahy-ting/ [noun] – the particular way in which someone forms letters with a pen or pencil Dorian’s handwriting is light and clear. classic /KLAS-ik/ [noun] – a piece of writing, a musical…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How long does it take you to decide what to order at a restaurant? Do you trust online restaurant reviews? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. critic /KRIT-ik/ [noun] – someone whose job is to give their opinion about something, especially films, books, music, etc. Karl works as a film critic. quirk /kwurk/ [noun] – an unusual habit or part of someone’s personality, or something that is strange and unexpected Kelly’s bookstore has a lot of quirks and music. creative /kree-EY-tiv/ [adjective] – producing or using original…
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