Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Intermediate

© Dan Avila via BBC Travel Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the oldest place in your country? Please tell me more about it. How do you consider a place to be beautiful? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. civilization /siv-uh-luh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – human society with its well developed social organizations, or the culture and way of life of a society or country at a particular period in time Chinese civilization is one of the world’s oldest. prehistoric /pree-hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – describing the period before there were written records The museum contains artifacts from prehistoric…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of chocolate do you like the most? What sweets are popular in your country? Please tell me more about them. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. treat /treet/ [noun] – a type of food that is eaten in addition to your usual meals, usually something sweet Try not to give the children too many snacks and treats. melt /melt/ [verb] – to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid, or to cause something to do this First, melt a lump of butter in the frying pan. crunchy…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your comfort food? What are some popular street foods in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultimate /UHL-ti-mit/ [adjective] – most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst His ultimate goal is to open a coffee shop. spot /spot/ [noun] – a particular place This is a nice spot to have a picnic. feature /FEE-cher/ [verb] – to include someone or something as an important part This collection features handmade crafts from Southeast Asia. satisfy /SAT-is-fahy/ [verb] – to please…
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© Natsuki Nishi via The Mainichi Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What traditional Japanese craft do you like the most? Please tell me more about it. Do you consider yourself a minimalist? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. woodworking /WOOD-wur-king/ [noun] – the activity of making objects such as furniture from wood I took up woodworking and pottery when I was younger. array /uh-REY/ [noun] – a large number of products of a similar type Please feel free to choose from our array of bags. showy /SHOH-ee/ [adjective] – attracting attention, sometimes…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What time do you usually wake up in the morning? Which do you prefer, sunny-side-up, scrambled, or boiled egg? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pantry /PAN-tree/ [noun] – a small room or large cupboard in a house where food is kept Dani spent 2 hours organizing the pantry. typically /TIP-i-klee/ [adverb] – used when you are giving an average or usual example of a particular thing Tickets for these festivals will typically cost around forty dollars. root /root/ [noun] – origins Today, we learned about the roots of French language….
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©Amir Cohen/Reuters via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat strawberries? What vegetables do you eat during the winter season? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confirmation /kon-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a statement of proof that something is true The museum just sent a confirmation for the painting we found. break a record /breyk-a-REK-erd/ [idiom] – to do something better than the best known speed, time, number, etc. previously achieved He will try to break a record at the competition next month. unusually /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl-lee/ [adverb] – more than is usual or expected, or…
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©Chesnot/Getty Images via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you visit bookstores? Do you enjoy looking at paintings in a museum? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tale /teyl/ [noun] – a story, especially one that might be invented or difficult to believe She enjoys reading tales from Europe. gain /geyn/ [verb] – to get something that is useful, that gives you an advantage, or that is in some way positive, especially over a period of time You gain knowledge from practice. wisdom /WIZ-duhm/ [noun] – the ability to use your knowledge and…
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© jobsinjapan.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is your country’s most important holiday? Please tell me more about it. What is your best holiday memory? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. imperial /im-PEER-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – belonging or relating to an empire or the person or country that rules it The historic castle stands as a reminder of the country’s imperial past. arguably /AAR-gyoo-uh-blee/ [adverb] – used when stating an opinion or belief that you think can be shown to be true For many, Ōtani Shōhei is arguably the best baseball player. mythology…
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