Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Intermediate

©(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you feel if a website suddenly changed important information without explanation? Why do you think clear communication from health organizations is important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. statement /STEYT-muhnt/ [noun] – something that someone says or writes to express an idea or fact The school released a statement saying the building would be closed for repairs. established /ih-STAB-lisht/ [adjective] – already accepted or recognized because it has existed or been used for a long time The museum followed established rules for handling historical…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about product safety? What challenges do you imagine people face when trying to stay informed about safety issues? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. toxin /TOK-sin/ [noun] – harmful substance produced by living things that can cause illness Scientists found a dangerous toxin in some fish from the polluted lake. failure /FEYL-yer/ [noun] – lack of success or the act of not doing something correctly The failure to check the equipment caused delays in the factory. contamination /kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making…
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©(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think small towns might have more challenges when it comes to health care? What do you think makes a community feel safe and supported when someone gets sick? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reduction /ri-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something smaller or less The school made several reductions in activities because of limited money. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a lack of something that is needed There was a teacher shortage at the local school last year. saving /SEY-ving/ [noun] – money…
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©AP Photo/Patrick Sison Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do many people in your country use reusable bottles? If so, how often do they clean them? If not, why not? Have you ever used the same water bottle for several days? If so, what happened? If not, what do you usually use instead? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places or among many people The use of smartphones is widespread in many countries. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – meaning necessary or needed Water is essential for staying healthy. sustainable…
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©(Andrew Hawkins/Montclair Bike Bus via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some good or fun ways to travel around your town? What can people do to make their daily travel safer or healthier? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the way people or goods are moved from one place to another Many people in big cities use public transportation such as buses and trains. helmet /HEL-mit/ [noun] – a hard hat that protects the head while riding a bike or doing other activities All motorbike riders must wear helmets to…
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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a room feels like with music and without music? If you could create music to help people feel better, what instruments would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ukulele /yoo-kuh-LEY-lee/ [noun] – a small guitar-like musical instrument with four strings At the beach party, someone played the ukulele while others sang along. painkiller /PEYN-kil-er/ [noun] – medicine that reduces or stops pain The dentist gave the patient painkillers after removing the tooth. activate /AK-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to make something start working…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of food do you usually eat at home? What do you think makes food healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nonprofit /non-PROF-it/ [adjective] – not intended to make a profit; working to help people or support a cause instead of earning money She volunteers for a nonprofit school that provides free education to children. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support or encourage the growth, development, or spread of something The government launched a program to promote recycling in all public schools. flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the taste of…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of food make you feel healthy or give you energy? What are some simple things people can do to waste less food at home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. planetary /PLAN-i-ter-ee/ [adjective] – relating to or affecting the whole planet Earth The summit focused on planetary challenges such as pollution and deforestation. legume /LEG-yoom/ [noun] – a plant such as a bean, pea, or lentil whose seed is eaten as food Farmers grew legumes like beans and lentils to improve soil quality. cardiovascular /kahr-dee-oh-VAS-kyuh-ler/ [adjective] – relating to…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is one food or ingredient from nature that you would like to try in a new dish? How do you think eating food from nature might feel different from eating food bought in a store? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – a person who has expert knowledge in a particular subject A computer specialist helped the company fix its network problems. workshop /WURK-shop/ [noun] – a meeting or class where people learn and practice a skill The art center offered painting workshops for children during the…
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©(CDC via AP, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the word “tick”? How do you decide if a treatment or product is safe to use? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tiredness /TIE-uhd-ness/ [noun] – the state of feeling that one needs rest or sleep The study reported that students often experienced tiredness during exam week. fatigue /fuh-TEEG/ [noun] – extreme tiredness that continues for a long time Athletes showed signs of fatigue after several days of intense training. laser /LEY-zer/ [noun] – a device that produces a strong,…
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