Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever tried frozen or ready-to-eat meals? If so, how often do you eat them? If not, what food do you usually eat? Do you usually check the labels when buying food? If so, what do you look for? If not, why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultra-processed /UHL-truh-proh-sest/ [adjective] – describes food made with many changes, including added sugar and chemicals Chips and candy are ultra-processed foods. additive /AD-i-tiv/ [noun] – substances added to food to improve taste, color, or life span Some foods have many additives…
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©(AP Photo/Mary Conlon) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of clothes do you like to wear? Why? If you could design your own clothes, what special feature would they have? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. handmade /HAND-MEYD/ [adjective] – made by a person, not by a machine We bought a handmade basket at the local market. microplastic /MAHY-kroh-plas-tik/ [noun] – a very small piece of plastic that pollutes the environment. Scientists found microplastics in the ocean water. brand /brand/ [noun] – the name of a company that makes and sells products That store sells…
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©AP Photo/Sophie Bates Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a monkey or any wild animal in real life? If so, where did you see it, and how did you feel? What happens to pets that people cannot take care of anymore? Do you know any place in your area that helps these animals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. primary /PRAHY-mer-ee/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; main The primary goal of the center is to help animals. daily /DEY-lee/ [adjective] – adjective She checks the animals daily to keep them safe….
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©(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals or insects do you often see near your home? What could happen if people and wild animals lived close to each other? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trap /trap/ [noun] – a device used to catch and hold animals or things The farmer set traps to catch rabbits eating his vegetables. attic /AT-ik/ [noun] – a space or room just below the roof of a building Old clothes and books were stored in the attic for many years. vent /vent/ [noun] – an opening…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have older people in your family talked about memory problems? If so, what did they say? If not, what do they usually talk about? Have you ever joined a workout or exercise program? If so, what kind? If not, what physical activity do you like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regular /REG-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – happening often or at the same time each day, week, etc. She takes regular walks every morning. include /in-KLOOD/ [verb] – to have something or someone as part of something My lunch includes rice, meat, and…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite ice cream flavor, and why do you like it? Do you think the way food looks can change how it tastes? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. artificial /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – made by people, not natural Many people avoid artificial sweeteners because they prefer natural ones. dye /dahy/ [noun] – a substance used to change the color of something The company decided to remove all dyes from its fruit drinks to make them more natural. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – very important or large…
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©AP Photo/Mark Vancleave Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited a zoo before? If so, what animals did you see? If not, would you like to go someday? Do you know any animals that are born with health problems? If so, what happened to them? If not, what do you think they need? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – an answer or reaction  The dog’s quick response saved its owner. delicate /DEL-i-kit/ [adjective] – needing careful treatment, especially because easily damaged This flower has very delicate petals. ensure /en-SHOOR/ [verb]…
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©AP Photo/Michel Euler Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced very hot weather in your city? If so, what did you do to stay safe? If not, what would you do? Do you know any countries in Europe that get very hot in summer? If so, which ones? If not, which country do you think is the hottest? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – when something stops working or happening in the normal way The storm caused a big disruption in bus service. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – large or important…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some insects or animals you usually see outside? What do you usually do to stay safe when spending time in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. professional /pruh-FESH-uh-nl/ [noun] – a person who does a job that needs special education or training Medical professionals recommend regular checkups to catch early signs of disease. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body The hospital has strict rules to prevent infections from spreading. mouthpart /MOUTH-pahrt/ [noun] – a single structure…
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©(AP Photo/Thomas Peipert) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel when you listen to calm or soft music? If you could help animals in a shelter, what kind of activity would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volunteer /vol-uhn-TEER/ [noun] – a person who offers to do something without getting paid Many volunteers helped clean the beach after the storm. volume /VOL-yoom/ [noun] – the level or loudness of sound Please turn down the volume of the TV; it’s too loud. breed /breed/ [noun] – a specific type or group of…
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