Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Intermediate

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does a typical front yard look like in your area? Why do you think some people enjoy growing their own vegetables at home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. suburb /SUHB-urb/ [noun] – an area where people live that is outside a city but close to it Many families choose to live in a suburb because it is quieter than the city center. fertilizer /FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a substance added to soil to help plants grow better The farmer added fertilizer to the field before planting corn. household /HOUS-hohld/ [noun]…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of water do you usually drink at home? How do people in your home make drinking water safe? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chlorine /KLAWR-een/ [noun] – a chemical used to kill harmful bacteria in water The swimming pool uses chlorine to keep the water clean. pipe /pahyp/ [noun] – a long tube that carries water or gas from one place to another The worker repaired a pipe under the street to stop the leak. microplastic /MAHY-kroh-plas-tik/ [noun] – a very small piece of plastic that can be…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually keep your mind active when you have free time? What kinds of hobbies help you concentrate or think more deeply? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dementia /dih-MEN-shuh/ [noun] – a medical condition that causes serious problems with memory and thinking Doctors are studying ways to prevent dementia in older adults. nerve cell /nerv sel/ [noun] – a cell in the body that carries messages between the brain and other parts of the body A nerve cell sends signals that help the body move muscles. occasional /uh-KEY-zhuh-nl/…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you had one extra hour of free time every day, how would you spend it? How can social media help people learn new skills or hobbies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. needlepoint /NEED-l-point/ [noun] – a craft of decorating cloth with thread using a needle The art club introduced needlepoint as a relaxing craft activity for students. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – a rule that limits an action or activity Travel restrictions during the storm prevented visitors from entering the park. satisfaction /sat-is-FAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of happiness from…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you usually feel when you wake up earlier than normal? Do you think people prefer mornings with more sunlight or evenings with more sunlight? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adopt /uh-DOPT/ [verb] – to begin to use something as a new rule, method, or system The school decided to adopt a new online system for homework. permanent /PUR-muh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or not changing The company offered permanent jobs to workers after the training program. adjustment /uh-JUHST-muhnt/ [noun] – a small change made…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually feel during spring or summer? Do you think weather can affect your health? How? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to make something longer or continue for a longer time The school decided to extend the class time for extra practice. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – contact with something, especially something that may affect health Long exposure to loud noise can harm hearing. birch /burch/ [noun] – a type of tree that produces pollen A birch grows near the lake and has thin white…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Where do you usually get information about what is happening in the world? What activities help you relax when you feel tired from using your phone? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in size, amount, or level The growth of online shopping has changed how people buy goods. structured /STRUHK-cherd/ [adjective] – organized in a clear and planned way A structured schedule helps students manage their study time. overload /oh-ver-LOHD/ [noun] – too much information or activity at one time Too many tasks can cause…
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©(Anton Fric/CTK via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to your mind when you hear about a serious disease in a rural area? How do you think doctors can help patients who live far from hospitals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regulator /REG-yuh-ley-ter/ [noun] – a person or group that controls or checks rules and safety The regulator checked the school to make sure safety rules were followed. committee /kuh-MIT-ee/ [noun] – a group of people chosen to make decisions or give advice The committee met to discuss changes to the company rules….
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of food do you usually eat when you want to feel full or satisfied? How do you usually prepare food at home: freshly cooked, reheated, or both? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. digestion /dih-JES-chuhn/ [noun] – the process of breaking down food in the body Exercise can affect digestion after a large meal. absorb /ab-SAWRB/ [verb] – to take in or receive something gradually The body absorbs vitamins from fruit more easily than from candy. glucose /GLOO-kohs/ [noun] – a type of sugar in the blood that gives…
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©Eva Kolenko/Voracious via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What healthy foods are often eaten for lunch? Why do some people choose lettuce instead of bread? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. balanced /BAL-uhnst/ [adjective] – containing different types of things in the correct amounts A balanced meal includes vegetables and protein. flexible /FLEK-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to change or be changed easily according to the situation A flexible schedule helps workers manage time. founder /FOUN-der/ [noun] – a person who starts an organization or company The founder created a healthy food business. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb]…
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