Tag Archive: World News – Intermediate

©(AP Photo/Emilie Megnien) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer traveling during busy seasons or quiet times? Why? What problems can bad weather cause when people travel? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cancel /KAN-suhl/ [verb] – to stop something from happening The airline canceled the flight because of the storm. delay /dih-LEY/ [noun] – a situation when something happens later than planned There was a long delay at the airport. crowded /KROU-did/ [adjective] – full of people The airport was very crowded during the holiday. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation when there is…
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©(AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is important to bring when leaving a place quickly? Why? How would you feel if you had to travel suddenly to another country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evacuation /ih-vak-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of moving people from a dangerous place to a safe place The school started an evacuation after a fire alarm. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation that stops something from working normally The heavy rain caused a disruption in train services. hub /huhb/ [noun] – a central place where…
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©AP Photo/James Brooks Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of restaurants give customers a special experience, not just food? Why do some chefs try unusual ideas when creating dishes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. projection /pruh-JEK-shuhn/ [noun] – an image shown on a surface by a machine The museum used projection to show moving images on the wall. reflection /ri-FLEK-shuhn/ [noun] – serious thought about something The film encouraged reflection about environmental problems. surveillance /ser-VAY-luhns/ [noun] – the careful watching of a person or place The government increased surveillance in busy public areas. heritage…
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©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why might a baby animal need comfort if separated from a parent? What do monkeys usually do to show friendship with other monkeys? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plush /pluhsh/ [adjective] – made of very soft material The child hugged a plush toy before sleeping. comfort /KUHM-fert/ [noun] – a feeling of being calm and safe The blanket gave comfort during the cold night. society /suh-SAHY-i-tee/ [noun] – people living together in an organized group Animals also follow rules within their society. accept /ak-SEPT/ [verb] – to…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of animals do people usually keep as pets in your area? What comes to mind when you hear the words “animal rescue”? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. welfare /WEL-fair/ [noun] – the health and well-being of a person or animal Workplace welfare is important for employee safety. suburb /SUHB-urb/ [noun] – a residential area outside a city Many families live in a quiet suburb near the city. rehome /ree-hohm/ [verb] – to find a new home for a person or animal The shelter worked to rehome abandoned dogs….
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©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Has watching international sports ever increased respect for another country? If so, how? If not, why not? Has collecting items ever helped start conversations with strangers? If so, how? If not, why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. admiration /ad-muh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – respect and approval The coach showed admiration for the injured athlete. tradition /truh-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a belief or custom that continues for a long time Pin trading is an Olympic tradition. exchange /iks-CHEYNJ/ [noun] – the act of giving something and receiving something The exchange…
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©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever watched the Winter Olympics? If so, which sport did you enjoy the most? If not, would you like to watch it in the future? Have you ever stayed in a place away from home for school or sports? If so, where did you stay and how was the experience? If not, would you like to try it someday? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. facility /fuh-SIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a place with equipment or services for a particular purpose The village has a modern training facility…
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©(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is more important, safety or privacy? Why? How do you imagine roads will look in the future with new technology? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. detect /dih-TEKT/ [verb] – to discover or notice something that is not easy to see Sensors detect smoke early to prevent fires. algorithm /AL-guh-rith-uhm/ [noun] – a set of steps used by a computer to solve a problem The app uses an algorithm to show popular videos. violation /vahy-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an action that breaks a…
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©(AP Photo/Misper Apawu) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is easy about working in a team of only two people? What do you do when you and another person have different opinions? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – very strong or high in degree The debate became intense as the deadline approached. tension /TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of stress or disagreement There was tension in the office after the sudden policy change. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening all the time or without stopping Constant noise from traffic made…
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©(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some of the most popular dog breeds in your country? Do you think a dog’s behavior depends more on its breed or how its owner treats it? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arena /uh-REE-nuh/ [noun] – a level area surrounded by seats for spectators, used for sports or entertainment Thousands of fans arrived at the basketball arena to watch the championship game. participant /pahr-TIS-uh-puhnt/ [noun] – a person or animal that takes part in an event or activity The teacher asked each participant in…
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