Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Intermediate

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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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel when you see a very expensive personal care product? Do you think price always shows quality? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. premium /PREE-mee-uhm/ [adjective] – of higher quality and usually higher price Premium coffee beans often cost more than regular brands in stores. curly /KUR-lee/ [adjective] – having a shape that forms curves or waves Some plants grow better in areas with curly roots underground. breakage /BREY-kij/ [noun] – damage caused by something breaking into smaller parts Gentle washing helps reduce hair…
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©(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of containers do people usually throw away after using a product? What do you think happens to packaging after people throw it away? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consumer /kuhn-SOO-mer/ [noun] – a person who buys and uses goods or services The consumer compares prices before choosing a mobile phone plan. reusable /ree-YOO-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be used again many times The lunchbox is reusable and reduces daily waste. gradual /GRAJ-oo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening slowly over time, not suddenly The company sees gradual improvement…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can social media influence financial knowledge and habits? What challenges do young professionals face when building wealth? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. negotiate /nuh-GOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to try to reach an agreement by discussing something She tried to negotiate a higher salary at work. intimidating /in-TIM-i-dey-ting/ [adjective] – making someone feel nervous or afraid Talking about money can feel intimidating. affordable /uh-FOR-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – not too expensive They looked for an affordable apartment in the city. flexibility /flek-suh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to change easily Renting offers flexibility for…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is Valentine’s Day usually celebrated in your country? What kinds of celebrations do people enjoy with friends? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trend /trend/ [noun] – a general direction in which something changes or develops The rise in remote work is a clear trend in many companies. expectation /ek-spek-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief about what should happen There is a clear expectation that students arrive on time. vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – to be different or change Weather conditions vary across different regions. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of…
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©Tiny Health via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard of health tests people can do at home? If so, what kind of tests are common? Why do people want to learn about gut health? What problems are they trying to solve? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. guidance /GAHY-dns/ [noun] – help or advice Many users look for guidance from test results. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be trusted The results are not always reliable. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful in real situations Doctors need practical information to help patients. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is difficult about taking care of plants at home? What kinds of insects or small animals have you seen near plants before? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inspection /in-SPEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a careful check of one thing The teacher did an inspection of the students’ homework. prevention /pri-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping a problem before it starts Wearing a helmet is good prevention for head injury. dehydration /dee-hahy-DREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the state of losing too much water Dehydration can happen when people do not…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of hobby would you like to try if you wanted to spend less time online? Do you think doing things with your hands, like writing or drawing, can help people feel calm? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. routine /roo-TEEN/ [noun] – a regular way of doing things Many people change their daily routine to spend less time on screens. pen pal /PEN-pal/ [noun] – a person who writes letters to another person regularly The teenager found a pen pal from another country and started…
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©(AP Photo/Dee-Ann Durbin) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What foods make you feel full or satisfied after eating? Do you read food labels before buying food? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prescription /pri-SKRIP-shuhn/ [noun] – an official order from a doctor for medicine A prescription is required to buy certain drugs at a pharmacy. hormone /HAWR-mohn/ [noun] – a chemical in the body that controls growth or body functions Stress can change the level of hormone activity in the body. portion /PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – a single amount of food served to…
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