Tag Archive: entertainment – intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of sports are popular in your country? Could you tell me about them? Could you tell me about your best friend? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. maintain /meyn-TEYN/ [verb] – to continue to have; to keep in existence, or not allow to become less We aim to maintain high standards of customer care. opponent /uh-POH-nuhnt / [noun] – a person who someone is competing against in a sports event He knocked his opponent down with a single blow. personality /pur-suh-NAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the type of person you are,…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite song genre? Why? Who is your favorite singer? Please tell me more about him/her. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arena /uh-REE-nuh/ [noun] – a large, flat area surrounded by seats used for sports or entertainment The basketball game will be held in the arena. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to make a decision about a person or situation after considering all the information The flood damage needs to be assessed. candidate /KAN-di-deyt/ [noun] – a person or thing considered likely to receive or experience something The English…
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©Cornelia Parker via BBC News Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can everyone be an artist? Why or why not? What kinds of art are popular in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. railroad /REYL-rohd/ [noun] – the metal tracks on which trains run New railroads are under construction in our city. piece /pees/ [noun] – something that has been created by an artist, musician, or writer His instrumental piece is unique! I’m sure people will love it. twisted /TWIS-tid/ [adjective] – bent so that the original shape is changed or destroyed You can use…
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©Alamy via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your all-time favorite movie? Please tell me more about it. Which do you prefer, watching movies or reading comic books? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sequel /SEE-kwuhl/ [noun] – a book, film, or play that continues the story of a previous book, etc. Peter has started on the sequel of his novel. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to make something happen His suspicious answer prompted another question from the police. interchangeable /in-ter-CHEYN-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be exchanged with each other without making any difference…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer to watch films at home or in a theater? Why? What is your least favorite film genre? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. right /rahyt/ [noun] – the fact that a person or animal can expect to be treated in a fair, morally acceptable, or legal way, or to have the things that are necessary for life The new town mayor promises to protect everyone’s right to education. comedian /kuh-MEE-dee-uhn/ [noun] – a person whose job is to make people laugh by telling jokes and funny stories or…
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©MATT MOSUR PHOTOGRAPHY via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some famous children’s books in your country? Please tell me a bit more about them. What kinds of stories do you enjoy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plot /plot/ [noun] – the story of a book, film, play, etc. I’ll purchase this book. The plot seems interesting. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something I’ve been struggling to fix this computer. Could you lend me a hand? primary school /PRAHY-muh-ree skool/…
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©D. Ross Cameron/USA Today Sports Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What sport/s do you play? What NBA team/s do you know? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. victory /VIK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – an occasion when you win a game, competition, election, war, etc. or the fact that you have won His party won a landslide victory in the elections. injury /IN-juh-ree/ [noun] – physical harm or damage to someone’s body caused by an accident or an attack He needs surgery to cure his back injury. recovery /ri-KUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the process of becoming well again after an…
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©Noh Juhan / Netflix Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the best movie you have ever seen? Please share something about it. Which actor would you like to meet in person? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. puzzling /PUHZ-ling/ [adjective] – difficult to explain or understand His letter poses a number of puzzling questions. reveal /ri-VEEL/ [verb] – to make known or show something that is surprising or that was previously secret She refused to reveal the identity of his client. mastermind /MAS-ter-mahynd/ [noun] – someone who plans a difficult activity, often a crime, in…
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