Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are foodborne illnesses? What measures do you take to ensure food safety? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to be part of the reason why something happened The driver’s negligence and overspeeding contributed to the car accident. policy /POL-uh-see/ [noun] – a set of ideas or a plan of what to do in particular situations that has been agreed to officially by a group of people, a business organization, a government, or a political party Our refund policy allows customers to return or exchange items within…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you rely on an alarm clock to wake up in the morning, or do you typically wake up naturally? How do you establish your wake-up routine? Do you consistently wake up later or earlier than your alarm? If so, why do you think that is? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disrupted /duh-SRUHP-tuhd/ [adjective] – something that is interrupted, disturbed, or thrown into disorder The disrupted schedule caused a lot of confusion among the students. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt / [adjective] – important or noticeable Winning the championship was a significant achievement…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think about shyness and its effect on children? Have you ever experienced shyness during your childhood? If so, can you explain your experience? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indicate /IN-di-keyt/ [verb] – to show, point, or make clear in another way The weather forecast indicates that there will be heavy rain tomorrow. moreover /mawr-OH-ver/ [adverb] – (used to add information) also and more importantly The concert tickets were sold out. Moreover, the band announced an additional show the following week. demonstrate /DEM-uhn-streyt/ [verb] – to show or…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you used apps that use technology to enhance your photos and videos? How was your experience? In what ways do those apps affect how you think of yourself? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something Using a moisturizer can enhance the appearance and texture of your skin. acceptance /ak-SEP-tuhns / [noun] – general agreement that something is satisfactory or right, or that someone should be included in a group The cultural diversity program promotes acceptance and understanding among…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever tried using other sweeteners aside from sugar? How was the experience? Do you think people who wish to lose weight should use sugar substitutes? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true The broken window was clear evidence of a break-in at the house. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – possible when the necessary conditions exist The candidate’s skills and qualifications make them a strong potential candidate for the job position….
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the benefits of using powder supplements? What should a person know before starting a powder supplement regimen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recovery /ri-KUHV-uh-ree / [noun] – the process of becoming well again after an illness or injury After injuring his leg, he took a week off from running to allow for a proper recovery. adequate /AD-i-kwit/ [adjective] – enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose She made sure to drink adequate water throughout the day to prevent dehydration. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to experience difficulty and make…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which fried foods do you enjoy the most? Do you have a healthy diet? Tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to think about something as being connected to something else The child has associated the sound of the doorbell with the arrival of the mailman. anxiety /ang-ZAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future She felt a knot in her stomach and a sense of anxiety as she waited…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you have a Clean Air Act regulation in your city? Tell me about it. Do you think companies that use toxic gases in their operations affect the communities near them? In what ways? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chemical /KEM-i-kuhl/ [noun] – any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules The chemist carefully measured out the chemicals and added them to the mixture, hoping to achieve a reaction that would produce a new compound. standard /STAN-derd/ [noun] – a…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you enjoy eating sweet food? Which one is your favorite? What do you think happens to the body when you eat too much sugar? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. investigation /in-ves-ti-gey-SHUHN/ [noun] – the act or process of examining a crime, problem, statement carefully An investigation took place at the crime scene. risk /risk/ [noun] – the possibility of something bad happening There’s a high risk of accidents happening in this storm. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – the force produced by pressing against something The water hose broke because of…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is heart disease? What are some ways to keep your heart healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. affect /uh-FEKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something Too much screen time can affect your sleep, so it’s a good idea to avoid using electronic devices before bedtime. blood pressure /bluhd PRESH-er / [noun] – a measure of the pressure at which the blood flows through the body It’s important to keep track of your blood pressure because it…
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