Tag Archive: world-intermediate

India’s slowest train journey

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about the trains in your country? What are some of the unique experiences that one can have while traveling by train? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diverse /dih-VURS/ [adjective] – including many different types of people or things In our school, we have a diverse student body, with students from many different countries and cultures. valley /VAL-ee/ [noun] – an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it The road through the valley was winding and narrow, surrounded by…
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The Irish return the favor to Native Americans through donations

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Pre-reading questions: Do you donate to charities? Why or why not? How often do you return favors? Vocabulary: fundraiser /FUHND-rey-zer/ [noun] – a person or event involved in collecting money for a particular purpose, especially a charity Miyuki started a fundraiser for her little brother’s medication. organizer /AWR-guh-nahy-zer/ [noun] – the person or group who plans and arranges an event or activity The event organizer handled the birthday party quite well. estimated /ES-tuh-mey-ted/ [adjective] – roughly calculated or approximate According to the report, it’ll take an estimated period of five months before we finish the project. favor /FEY-ver/ [noun] – a kind action that you do for someone No need…
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