Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Intermediate

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite drink? Which drink is popular in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fizzy /FIZ-ee/ [adjective] – having a lot of bubbles Potato chips, fizzy drinks, and chocolate were served at the celebration. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years Prices have continuously increased over the last decade. chemist /KEM-ist/ [noun] – a person who studies chemistry, or a scientist who works with chemicals or studies their reactions The chemist prepared some medication for me. shut down /shuht doun/ [phrasal verb] – if a…
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© Kanika Gupta via BBC Travel Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite traditional food? Why is tradition important? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bustling /BUHS-ling/ [adjective] – if a place is bustling, it is full of busy activity The hotel is next to the bustling harbor. handmade /HAND-MEYD/ [adjective] – made by a person using just hands or tools, not by a machine All of our products are handmade and use only natural materials. aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] – a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink The house was filled with…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you often order at restaurants? How many calories do you think you consume in a day? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. calorie /KAL-uh-ree/ [noun] – a unit of energy, often used as a measurement of the amount of energy that food provides According to nutritionists, only 33% of our daily calorie intake should come from fat. diner /DAHY-ner/ [noun] – a small informal and inexpensive restaurant, often at the side of the road The greatest steak in town is served at this…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How much does wagyu beef cost? What restaurants do you know sell wagyu beef? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extremely /ik-STREEM-lee/ [adverb] – very Farmers are extremely busy during harvest. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to attract attention to or emphasize something important The report highlights the principal issues that society now faces. cattle /KAT-l/ [noun] – a group of animals that includes cows, buffalo, and bison, that are often kept for their milk or meat Both dairy and beef cattle are kept on the farm. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are there many people in your country who live by the mountains? Please tell me more about it. What are the dangers of living by the sea? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peak /peek/ [noun] – the pointed top of a mountain, or the mountain itself They were in awe of the tall peaks. reputation /rep-yuh-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the opinion that people have of someone or something, based on past behavior or character This restaurant has an excellent reputation. draw /draw/ [verb] – to attract attention or interest Since he…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favourite breakfast, lunch, and dinner? How would you describe your country’s food? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. (the) depths /depths/ [noun] – the lowest part of the ocean Many dolphins are capable of diving to depths of 200 meters. cuisine /kwi-ZEEN/ [noun] – a style of cooking The cuisine at this restaurant is well-known. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed Our natural resources must be preserved. draining /DREY-nihng/ [adjective] –…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of when you hear the word “energy lines”? Do you think there are “energy lines” in your country? Please share your thoughts. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – something suggested as a reasonable explanation for facts, a condition, or an event, esp. a systematic or scientific explanation There was no strong evidence to support the theory. implied /im-PLAHYD/ [adjective] – if something is implied, it is understood to be true or to exist, although it is not stated directly or in a legal…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some important holidays in your culture? Please tell me more about them. What do you like the most about your culture? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. figure /FIG-yer/ [noun] – an important or well-known person He wasn’t a public figure, but he had a lot of influence. admission /ad-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the money that you pay to enter a place Teachers can visit most attractions and museums with free admission. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel about Halloween celebrations? What has ever made you feel the most scared? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hallow /HAL-oh/ [noun] – a saint or holy person People used to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve before the name was changed. eve /eev/ [noun] – the period or day before an important event We will be here on Christmas Eve. lurk /lurk/ [verb] – to stay around a place secretly, or to stay hidden, waiting to attack or appear Why are you lurking in the hallway? You should go…
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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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