Tag Archive: Entertainment – Intermediate

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite movie? Do you like science-fiction films? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – not very high or low Ticket sales showed moderate growth. mixed /MIKST/ [adjective] – having different opinions The film received mixed reactions. reliable /ri-LY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be trusted The franchise is reliable at the box office. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – staying the same over time Attendance remained consistent. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – very important Holiday sales are essential for success. Article Reading: Please read the…
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©Heritage Auctions via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What famous movie posters or artworks about popular films have been seen before? What examples of valuable memorabilia have been discussed in school or the community? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preeminence /pree-EM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the state of being more important or powerful than others The painting helped show the movie’s early preeminence in popular culture. transcend /tran-SEND/ [verb] – to go beyond normal limits Some stories transcend generations and remain popular for years. confluence /KON-floo-uhns/ [noun] – a situation in which two or more things…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a place where you feel excited every time you visit? What makes an experience memorable for you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event or achievement The company celebrated a major milestone when it reached one million customers. surgery /SUR-juh-ree/ [noun] – a medical operation performed on a patient The athlete returned to training after recovering from two major surgeries. log /lawg/ [noun] – a medical operation performed on a patient The scientist kept detailed logs of temperature changes during the experiment. participation…
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©Netflix via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you watched any animated movies that became very popular? If so, what made the movie interesting? If not, what animated movies do you usually enjoy? Have you heard about awards for movies, like the Oscars? If so, what award did you learn about? If not, what movie award do you want to know more about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. illustrious /ih-LUHS-tree-uhs/ [adverb] – famous, well respected, and admired The team invited an illustrious writer to speak at the event. cohesive /koh-HEE-siv/ [adjective] – working together…
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©Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched a music show about singers? If so, what did you enjoy about it? If not, what show would you watch? Do you know any music groups from different countries? If so, which ones do you like? If not, what kind of group would you want to see? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something because it is large, powerful, or difficult The mountain looked formidable because it was very high and steep. unprecedented…
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©(Janzen Madsen via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of game would you enjoy if you could design it yourself? What activities help you feel calm after a busy day? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gameplay /GEYM-pley/ [noun] – the way in which a game is played, including rules, challenges, and player interaction The new racing game has exciting gameplay with fast cars and tricky tracks. setting /SET-ing/ [noun] – the place or environment where an activity or event happens The story takes place in a small village setting near the mountains. soundtrack…
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©AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched an acrobat perform in person or on TV? If so, what did the acrobat do? If not, would you like to? Have you ever seen someone fall while doing a performance or sport? If so, what happened next? If not, what do you think might happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. well-known /WEL-nohn/ [adjective] – known or recognized by many people The Eiffel Tower is a well-known building in France. appreciate /uh-PREE-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to understand how good something or someone is…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes a movie exciting or fun for you to watch? What kind of movie do you enjoy more: action, adventure, or science fiction? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient He forgot his homework, and the consequence was a lower grade. T-rex /TEE-REKS/ [noun] – a large, strong dinosaur with sharp teeth, short arms, and a big head The T-Rex had very strong legs and sharp teeth. director /dih-REK-ter/ [noun]…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched a movie about racing? If so, what was the most exciting part? If not, what do you imagine it is like? Do you know any famous actors who played drivers in movies? If so, which actor do you remember best? If not, which actor would be good for that role? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme or strong The competition was intense, with every team fighting hard to win. competitive /kuhm-PET-i-tiv/ [adjective] – wanting to be more successful than others He is…
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