Tag Archive: lifestyle – intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your star sign? Do you often read or check your horoscope? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. boom /boom/ [verb] – an increase in something, or a time when something becomes more popular My business boomed when I advertised it on Twitter. seek /seek/ [verb] – to ask for advice, help, approval, permission, etc. You must seek approval from your teacher first. horoscope /HAWR-uh-skohp/ [noun] – a description of what is going to happen to you, based on the position of the stars and planets…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you enjoy doing with your friends? What qualities do you think are important in a friend? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. quantity /KWON-ti-tee/ [noun] – the amount or number of something, or a particular amount or number Prices depend on the quantity ordered. circle /SUR-kuhl/ [noun] – a group of people with family, work, or social connections Emma isn’t one of my close friends circle of friends. coincidence /koh-IN-si-duhns/ [noun] – chance or luck By coincidence, she and I went to the same elementary school. run out /RUHN-out/…
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©Alamy via BBC Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you consider yourself focused on your tasks during this time of the pandemic? Why or why not? Do you prefer working/taking lessons at home or in the office/school? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hack /hak/ [verb] – to manage to deal successfully with something Is there any way to successfully hack stressful situations? theory /THEE-uh-ree/ [noun] – a formal statement of the rules or principles on which an activity or a subject of study is based Recent research seems to support this theory about improving…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think causes burnout? Do you feel too busy sometimes? In what way? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. burnout /BURN-out/ [noun] – the state of having no energy or enthusiasm because of working too hard, or someone who shows the effects of this state Burnout is quite common among teachers. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to be one of the reasons why something happens Working straight for hours contributes to burnout and stress. overcome /oh-ver-KUHM/ [verb] – to defeat or succeed in controlling or dealing with something Overcome our…
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Pre-reading questions: Do you save all your notes on your computer? Why or why not? When do you usually take notes on paper? Vocabulary: spot /spot/ [verb] – to see or notice someone or something Claire was able to easily spot the error in the material. external /ik-STUR-nl/ [adjective] – of, on, for, or coming from the outside You should buy an external hard drive for your computer. paraphrasing /par-uh-FREYZ-ing/ [noun] – using a person’s own words to express someone else’s messages or ideas Paraphrasing is a must when rewriting articles to avoid copying. visual /VIZH-oo-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to seeing Visual learners process information they can see better than…
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Pre-Reading Questions: Do you take a cab at all times? Why or why not? What do you usually ride when going to places? Vocabulary: route /root/ [noun] ⁠— a particular way or direction between places Passengers nowadays will have to take different routes due to lockdown. rush hour /ruhsh OU-er/ [noun] ⁠— the busy part of the day when towns and cities are crowded, either in the morning when people are travelling to work, or in the evening when people are travelling home It would be best to avoid rush hours when coming home from the mall. banned /band/ [adjective] ⁠— prohibited, not allowed Liquids more than 100 ml are…
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