Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you heard about programs that provide free or reduced-price school meals? If so, what do you know about how these programs work? If not, why do you think these programs are important? What is your opinion about cashless payment systems? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ease /eez/ [verb] – to make something less difficult or more comfortable The teacher tried to ease the students’ nerves before the big test. financial /fi-NAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to money or finance The company is facing financial problems due to poor sales. industry…
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©REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do people prepare for a marathon? What are some of the benefits of running or participating in marathons? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. barrier /BAR-ee-er/ [noun] – an obstacle or limit that prevents movement or progress. He broke down the barriers that were stopping him from succeeding. messenger /MES-uhn-jer/ [noun] – someone who takes a message or documents from one person to another She became a messenger for the group, spreading news across the city. victory /VIK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – an occasion when you win a game, competition,…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some reasons people use cookbooks? What types of recipes do you think are found in cookbooks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. well-known /WEL-NOHN/ [adjective] – widely known or recognized Many people admire the well-known artist for her beautiful paintings. design /dih-ZAHYN/ [verb] – to create or plan something The student will design a new logo for the school event. simplify /SIM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something easier to understand or do The teacher will simplify the instructions to help everyone follow them. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – having a…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever eaten eel? What dishes do you think include eel as an ingredient? What environmental conditions do you think are necessary for successful eel farming? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fisherman /FISH-er-muhn/ [noun] – a person who catches fish for a living or as a hobby The fisherman woke up early to catch fresh fish for his family. income /IN-kuhm/ [noun] – money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments Her income allows her to buy new clothes and save for vacations. popularity /pop-yuh-LAR-i-tee/…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What causes food prices to rise? Have you noticed any specific foods that have become more expensive recently? How do you feel when you see higher prices at the store? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [noun] – when something becomes less in amount, importance, quality, or strength There was a decline in the number of students this year. sales /seylz/ [noun] – the number of products or services sold by a company The company saw a huge increase in sales after the new promotion. grocery /GROH-suh-ree/ [adjective] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is beer different from beverages like soda or juice? What are some reasons people choose to drink alcohol-free beer instead of regular beer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. traditionally /truh-DI-shuh-nuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that has been done for a long time People traditionally celebrate New Year with fireworks and family gatherings. preference /PREF-er-uhns/ [noun] – a greater liking for one alternative over another My preference is pizza over pasta because it is more delicious. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using up a resource or eating/drinking…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think some diseases spread more easily than others? Can you recall any specific advice or guidelines that were shared during an outbreak you learned about? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emergency /ih-MUR-juhn-see/ [noun] – an unexpected and dangerous situation that needs immediate action Call 911 in case of an emergency. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly The crowd surged forward to see the parade. complicate /KOM-pli-keyt/ [verb] – to make something more difficult or complex The new rules complicated the project. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of allergies are most common in your country? In which months do people in your country usually experience the most allergy problems? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symptom /SIMP-tuhm/ [noun] – physical or mental features that indicate a condition or disease The doctor asked about the symptoms I was experiencing before making a diagnosis. allergen /AL-er-juhn/ [noun] – substances that cause an allergic reaction Common allergens like pollen and dust can trigger severe reactions in people with allergies. mask /mask/ [noun] – covers worn over the face to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What types of waste are commonly produced on farms? How might these types of waste affect the environment if not managed properly? How can improper disposal of farm waste impact water sources? What are some specific examples of water quality issues that might arise from this problem? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. standard /STAN-derd/ [noun] – a level of quality or attainment The new car meets safety standards for all drivers. harmful /HAHRM-fuhl/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause harm Smoking is harmful to your health. change /cheynj/ [noun]…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can happen when a new disease affects animals? How might diseases in animals impact people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. livestock /LAHYV-stok/ [noun] – farm animals raised for commercial purposes The farmer checked the livestock to ensure they were healthy and well-fed. infection /in-FEK-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body The doctor treated the infections with a course of antibiotics. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place or building designed for a specific purpose The new sports facility offers state-of-the-art…
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