Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If someone told you to stop eating your favorite food, how would you feel? Why? Do you think science can help people choose better food? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. urine /YOOR-in/ [noun] – the yellow liquid waste that comes out of the body through the bladder The doctor asked the patient to give a urine sample for testing. diabetes /dahy-uh-BEE-tis/ [noun] – a disease in which the body cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood Eating too much sugar over time may increase…
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©(AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why might some people be afraid to go to the doctor or hospital? What do you think are some good ways to stop a virus from spreading? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sharply /SHAARP-lee/ [adverb] – suddenly and by a large amount Tourist visits to the island fell sharply following the volcanic eruption. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [adjective] – related to milk or products made from milk She avoids dairy foods because of a lactose intolerance. deportation /dee-pawr-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of forcing someone to leave a…
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©(Oliver Widger via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could travel anywhere by boat, where would you go? Why? If you could learn something from videos, what would you want to learn? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. follower /FOL-oh-er/ [noun] – a person who regularly watches, reads, or supports someone on social media or other platforms The artist gained a new follower after sharing her latest painting online. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [adjective] – different from the usual or traditional Many people are looking for alternative ways to stay healthy. paralysis /puh-RAL-uh-sis/ [noun] – the…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think makes jewelry valuable or meaningful to someone? Why do you think some people collect jewelry? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decoration /dek-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – something used to make something look more attractive She added flowers as a decoration to the dinner table. investment /in-VEST-muhnt/ [noun] – something you buy or do now that will bring a benefit or profit in the future Buying a good computer can be a smart investment for students. separately /SEP-er-it-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is not together or not…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think gardening is easy or hard? Why? What kind of plants or vegetables would you like to grow at home? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harvest /HAHR-vist/ [noun] – the process of gathering crops The rice harvest in the village takes place every October. shoot /shoot/ [noun] – new growth from a plant, usually a stem or sprout Bamboo shoots grow very quickly during the rainy season. speed up /SPEED-uhp/ [phrasal verb] – to make something happen faster Drinking warm tea sometimes speeds up recovery from a…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you were an animal trainer, what kind of animal would you want to work with? Why? What kind of emotions do you think animals can feel? Can you give an example? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. landlord /LAND-lawrd/ [noun] – a person who owns and rents out property to others The landlord fixed the broken sink in the apartment. misunderstanding /mis-uhn-der-STAN-ding/ [noun] – a situation where people do not understand each other correctly A small misunderstanding caused an argument between two friends. consultant /kuhn-SUHL-tnt/ [noun] – a person who…
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©(AP Photo/Ons Abid) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine life is like in a small village where jobs are hard to find? Do you think it’s important to choose foods that help the environment? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sharply /SHARP-lee/ [adverb] – suddenly and quickly The price of rice increased sharply after the storm damaged many farms. inflation /in-FLEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a rise in prices that makes money worth less Inflation made it hard for people to buy clothes during the winter. dinar /dih-NAHR/ [noun] – the…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about Asian elephants? Why do you think elephants are considered endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] – a clear understanding of something The report gave me an interesting insight into the problem. population /pop-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – all the people or animals living in a specific area The population of elephants in the park is growing. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of something getting worse or being damaged Air pollution leads to the degradation of the environment. foundation /foun-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the basic…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could cook any meal for your family, what would it be? What do you think is fun or difficult about cooking? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lockdown /LOK-doun/ [noun] – a situation where people are required to stay in their homes for safety reasons The city declared a lockdown after the snowstorm to keep everyone safe. independent /in-di-PEN-duhnt/ [adjective] – able to do things without help from others After practicing for months, she became more independent in playing the piano. tool /tool/ [noun] – an object that helps…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite snack? Why do you like it? What do you think makes some foods hard to stop eating? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ultraprocessed /UHL-truh PRAH-sest/ [adjective] – (of food) that has been heavily changed from its original form using industrial methods and additives Ultraprocessed snacks like packaged cakes and cookies are often cheaper than fresh foods. fat /fat/ [noun] – a natural oily or greasy substance found in animal bodies and some plant products, often used for energy or cooking This cooking oil has less fat…
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