Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Intermediate

Israel begins vaccination of 16 to 18-year-olds before exams

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© Reuters via CNN Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually do before examinations? Have you ever been sick before an examination? If yes, please tell me more about it. If no, what do you do to stay healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ahead /uh-HED/ [adverb] – earlier than or before someone or something The team finished their tasks ahead of the deadlines. placement /PLEYS-muhnt/ [noun] – the rank someone or something has when compared to others John’s placement in class will depend on his exam scores. undecided /uhn-di-SAHY-did/ [adjective] – not…
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Research shows severe trauma among medical workers in England’s Intensive Care Units

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you had a hotel staycation? Do you agree that traumatic events make people stronger? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endure /en-DOOR/ [verb] – to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful We had to endure a nine-hour travel to my hometown. intensive /in-TEN-siv/ [adjective] – involving a lot of effort or activity in a short period of time All employees will undergo two weeks of intensive training. stress /stres/ [noun] – relating to great worry caused by a difficult situation, or something…
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Issues about supply hinders Pfizer from producing extra vaccine faster

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about Pfizer? Did your government already secure vaccines for whole country’s population? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prevent /pri-VENT/ [verb] – to stop something from happening or someone from doing something Label the jars to prevent confusion. deal /deel/ [noun] – an agreement or an arrangement, especially in business She got a good deal on her new house. belief /bih-LEEF/ [noun] – the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true His belief in his abilities gave him hope during difficult times. issue /ISh-oo/…
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