Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Intermediate

©(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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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the word “Alzheimer’s”? What kinds of things do you think scientists study to help people stay healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plaque /plak/ [noun] – a harmful deposit or buildup, often in the body (e.g., in blood vessels or the brain) Doctors discovered plaques in her arteries that were affecting her blood flow. extended /ik-STEN-did/ [adjective] – longer than usual; continued for a longer time She took an extended vacation to relax after months of hard work. express /ik-SPRES/ [verb] – to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could change something about the water in your area, what would it be and why? Why do you think people might disagree about adding things like fluoride to water? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prohibit /pruh-HIB-it/ [verb] – to officially forbid something The law prohibits smoking inside restaurants to protect public health. strengthen /STRENGK-thuhn/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more effective Exercise strengthens muscles and keeps the body healthy. decay /dih-KAY/ [noun] – the process of becoming damaged or destroyed over time Too much sugar can…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What’s the first thing you do when you’re not feeling well? How do you think people’s daily lives might change during a health outbreak? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to become visible or known, often suddenly or unexpectedly The truth about the mysterious disease emerged after scientists conducted extensive research. indicate /IN-di-keyt/ [verb] – to show, point, or make clear in another way The map indicates the fastest route to the nearest hospital. rate /reyt/ [noun] – the amount or number of times it happens or…
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©(AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think social media can influence people to try risky things? What do you think people can do to stay safe when they hear about new trends or popular products? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. colorful /KUHL-er-fuhl/ [adjective] – having bright or varied colors The children’s toys came in colorful boxes to attract their attention. blood pressure /bluhd PRESH-er/ [noun] – the force at which blood moves through the body’s blood vessels Doctors recommend regular exercise to help control blood pressure. unconsciousness /uhn-KAAN-shuh-snuhs/…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you were going to run a marathon or play a sport, what kinds of food would you choose to eat before and after? Why? If you had to design your own “perfect meal” for a workout day, what would you include? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – information or facts that show something is true There is no strong evidence to prove that studying late at night improves memory. dietitian /dahy-i-TISH-uhn/ [noun] – a person who is trained to give advice on healthy eating and…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do to make sure you get enough sleep? If you could change the time of sunrise or sunset, what would you choose and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – to change in different situations or for different people Prices for fresh vegetables vary depending on the season and location. adjust /uh-JUHST/ [verb] – to change something slightly to fit a new situation or condition He had to adjust his diet after being diagnosed with diabetes. reset /ree-SET/ [verb] – to return something to…
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