Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do when you receive a gift you do not like? What are considered unlucky gifts in your country’s culture? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. master /MAH-ster/ [verb] – to learn how to do something well It takes years to master a foreign language. personality /pur-suh-NAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the type of person you are, which is shown by the way you behave, feel, and think She has a kind and loving personality. nurture /NUR-cher/ [verb] – to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something, especially young…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What was your favorite playground/park when you were a child? What did you like about it the most? How do you define “fun” in your own words? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surroundings /sr-OWN-duhngz/ [noun] – the place where someone lives and the conditions they live in My grandparents used to live in quiet yet beautiful surroundings. urban /UR-buhn/ [adjective] – of or in a city or town People in urban areas make up most of the country’s population. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [noun] – the power to have an effect on…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you encounter exercise/workout videos on the internet? What is physical education like in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. control /kuhn-TROHL/ [noun] – the act of controlling something or someone, or the power to do this He needs better control of the baseball bat. key /kee/ [adjective] – very important and having a lot of influence on other people or things A clear plan is a key factor for success. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you keep count of the vegetable you eat? Please tell me more about it. What vegetable/s is/are included in your diet? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. risk /risk/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad happening The risk of getting lost in this fog is high. Let’s not continue. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – anything that helps to prove that something is or is not true The police found no evidence of a crime. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is Valentine’s Day more popular among teenagers than adults? Please share your thoughts about this. With what color would you associate love and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disobey /dis-uh-BEY/ [verb] – to refuse to do something that you are told to do Never disobey traffic regulations. deed /deed/ [noun] – an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one Miku is known for her good deeds of helping others, especially children. captivity /kap-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you make a detailed schedule of your activities every day? Why or why not? Please share something about the most time-consuming activity in your routine. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. timetable /TAHYM-tey-buhl/ [noun] – a detailed plan showing when events or activities will happen I’ve sent the updated timetable to your email. precision /pri-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the quality of being exact Mizuki accomplishes his tasks with precision. excessively /ik-SES-iv-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is too much She excessively spends money on beauty products. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some situations that make you angry? Do you think getting angry has benefits? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bitterness /BIT-er-nis/ [noun] – a feeling of anger and unhappiness He explained his side of the story with bitterness. settle /SET-l/ [verb] – to reach a decision or an agreement about something, or to end a disagreement It’s been a month but they haven’t settled their argument yet. grudge /gruhj/ [noun] – a strong feeling of anger and dislike for a person who you feel has…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can you determine if someone is a hard worker? Do you agree that working more hours means hard work? Please explain your answer. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. get ahead /GET uh-HED/ [phrasal verb] – to achieve success, often in your work or in society Takeshi is extremely motivated to get ahead in his career. expectation /ek-spek-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling or belief that something will or should happen There is a high expectation for her to get into medical school. promotion /pruh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of raising…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How will you and your family celebrate New Year’s Eve? What special dish or meal do you eat during the holiday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. standard /STAN-derd/ [noun] – a level of quality The university sets high standards for the enrollees. stage /steyj/ [noun] – a part of an activity or a period of development It’s quite late to make changes at this stage of his life. doubtful /DOUT-fuhl/ [adjective] – if you are doubtful about something, you are uncertain about it I’m doubtful Allen will arrive on time….
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What holidays do you look forward to? What holiday food do you like? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prioritize /prahy-AWR-i-tahyz/ [verb] – to designate or treat (something) as more important than other things For now, prioritize your health over your work. independent /in-di-PEN-duhnt/ [adjective] – a shop, small business, etc. that is not part of a large company My family owns an independent bento shop. pre-loved /pree-LUHVD/ [adjective] – not new, but having been used before, used especially when selling something to avoid using the word “second-hand” We’re planning to…
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