Tag Archive: world news – intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you use Google? How is Google different from other search engines? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trending /TREN-ding/ [adjective] – referring to a topic or event that is becoming popular or gaining attention, especially on social media or in searches The song is trending on social media right now. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very intense, severe, or far beyond the normal or expected The extreme cold made it difficult to stay outside for long. individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a single person or thing, especially when compared to…
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©AP Photo/Chona Aplaon Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What safety measures should people take if a volcano erupts? Why are these measures important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to cause something to be unable to continue in the normal way The heavy rain disrupted the outdoor event. precautionary /pri-KAW-shuh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – done to prevent problems or danger The school closed as a precautionary step before the typhoon. theorize /THEE-uh-rahyz/ [verb] – to develop ideas to explain something Scientists theorized that the unusual weather was caused by climate change. destructive /dih-STRUHK-tiv/ [adjective]…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is privatization? Why do some people believe that protected forest areas should be privatized? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. agricultural /a-gruh-KUHL-chr-uhl/ [adjective] – related to farming or the production of food He works in an agricultural business that grows crops. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to give or add to something The students will contribute their ideas to the project. target /TAHR-git/ [verb] – a goal or an aim that is set The company has set a target to reduce pollution. legalize /LEE-guh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something legal They…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can social media be harmful? If so, in what ways? What are some of the positive impacts that social media can have on people or society? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enforcement /en-FAWRS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of making people obey a law or rule, or making a particular situation happen or be accepted The police are responsible for the enforcement of traffic laws. verification /ver-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of confirming something is true, accurate, or legitimate The bank requires verification of identity before processing large transactions. thorough /THUR-oh/…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about storms that cause heavy rain and strong winds? What causes them? How do people stay safe during storms with heavy rainfall and strong winds? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cyclone /SAHY-klohn/ [noun] – a violent tropical storm or weather system with strong winds that spin in circles A powerful cyclone hit the island, causing heavy damage to homes. extended /ik-STEN-did/ [adjective] – longer than usual or expected; covering a larger area or period The teacher gave us an extended deadline for the project. snowfall /SNOH-fawl/…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you experienced a strong typhoon? Is it possible to solve climate change? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cyclone /SAHY-klohn/ [noun] – a large-scale, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms featuring a clearly defined circulation pattern The town was evacuated due to the approaching cyclone. destruction /dih-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of destroying something, or the fact of being destroyed The earthquake left a path of destruction across the city. factor /FAK-ter/ [noun] – a fact or situation that influences the result…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals in your country are endangered? Why do you think some animals are hunted more than others? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller, or to make something smaller As the climate changes, the habitats of many animals continue to shrink. loss /laws/ [noun] – the fact of losing something or someone Many animals are facing the loss of their natural habitats because of urbanization. vanish /VAN-ish/ [verb] – to disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden, surprising way All…
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©Photos/George Calin via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of activities do you enjoy the most at school? How can students work together to make their school a better place? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. county /KOUN-tee/ [noun] – a geographical region or administrative division within a country She moved to a small county to escape the busy city life. interact /in-ter-AKT/ [verb] – to communicate or engage with someone or react to something The teacher encouraged the students to interact with each other during the group project. disability /dis-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – an…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What causes changes in weather patterns? How does climate change affect our environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – very great; intense The storm caused severe damage to many buildings. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – disturbance or problems that interrupt an event, activity, or process The earthquake caused a major disruption in the city’s transportation system. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of moving people or goods from one place to another Public transportation is essential for many people in cities. trap /trap/ [verb] – to catch and…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why is it important to protect different species of plants and animals? What causes a loss of biodiversity in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm or damage The school installed cameras to safeguard the students from any danger. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or calculate the value of something The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects based on clarity of ideas and creativity. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or…
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