Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is pain, and how is it experienced by individuals? How does pain affect daily life and mental health? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rate /reyt/ [verb] – to judge the value or character of someone or something As part of their homework, the students were asked to rate the quality of the new school cafeteria and provide suggestions for improvement. measure /MEZH-er/ [verb] – to discover the exact size or amount of something: In science class, the teacher asked the students to measure the length and width of the…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What did you do to get the profession you have now? What jobs are in demand in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. layoff /LEY-awf/ [noun] – a period when someone is not working because their job ended or they were forced to leave it The cost-cutting has led to massive layoffs at the company. balance /BAL-uhns/ [verb] – to give several things equal amounts of importance, time, or money so that a situation is successful She learned how to balance her work responsibilities and personal commitments to maintain…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel after working for five to six days? Do you feel more productive working for five to six days? Please tell me more about it. Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pros and cons /prohs uhn kons/ [phrase] – advantages and disadvantages of something, which you consider carefully so that you can make a sensible decision We talked about the pros and cons of attending university. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – covering a large area; having a great range He has extensive musical knowledge. temporarily /tem-puh-RAIR-uh-lee/ [adjective] – in…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What things do you have the motivation to do? What motivates you to achieve your goals? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inflexible /in-FLEK-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – (especially of opinions and rules) fixed and unable or unwilling to change This strategy is too expensive and inflexible. ego /EE-goh/ [noun] – your idea or opinion of yourself, especially your feeling of your own importance and ability Sarah needed a job to boost her ego, so I’m delighted she got the job. theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – something suggested as a reasonable explanation for facts,…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you eat fast food? What are some famous fast food restaurants in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. slow food /sloh food/ [noun] – good food that is prepared and cooked carefully Local ingredients and traditional cooking methods are promoted by slow food. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen We wish to encourage effective communication and teamwork. organic /awr-GAN-ik/ [adjective] – not using artificial chemicals in the growing of plants and animals…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you have more energy in the morning or at night? Please tell me more about it. What do you do when you feel like you have no energy to do your tasks? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. latter /LAT-er/ [adjective] – near or towards the end of something The celebration is planned for the latter part of June. punctual /PUHNGK-choo-uhl/ [adjective] – arriving, doing something, or happening at the expected, correct time; not late Always be punctual for an interview. cause /kawz/ [verb] – to make something happen, especially…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What foods do you often cook? Do you think a vegetarian diet is better than one that includes meat? Why or why not? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. key /kee/ [noun] – the most important part of achieving something or explaining a situation Being confident is the key to success. produce /pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to make something or bring something into existence Vehicles that are safer against theft are being produced by car makers. widely /WAHYD-lee/ [adverb] – including a lot of different places, people, subjects, etc. Folk medicine widely…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever performed in front of a large audience? If so, how did you feel, and what was the experience like? If not, would you like to try it? What precautions can you take to avoid catching a cold, and what should you do if you do get sick? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survival /SER-vahy-vuhl/ [noun] – the fact of a person, organization, etc. continuing to live or exist The survival of the species depends on their ability to adapt to changing environments. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – someone…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What activities do you enjoy doing on the weekends? How do you de-stress? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. philosopher /fi-LOS-uh-fer/ [noun] – someone who studies or writes about the meaning of life Voltaire was a French writer and philosopher. meaningful /MEE-ning-fuhl/ [adjective] – important or valuable Make an effort to live a happy and meaningful life. de-stress /di-STRES/ [verb] – to get rid of feelings of stress After a long day of work, consider taking a walk in the early evening to de-stress. fixed /fikst/ [adjective] – arranged or decided…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What job did you want to have when you were young? What is one job you would not like to do? Why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. creativity /kree-ey-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to produce original and unusual ideas, or to make something new or imaginative The talent and creativity of our workers must be improved. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a long-range plan for achieving something or reaching a goal, or the skill of making such plans The business’s financial strategy is ineffective. hire /hahyuhr/ [verb] – to employ someone…
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