Tag Archive: world news – intermediate

©(AP Photo) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you feel if you had to help rescue a big animal? Do you think animals feel scared in new places? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ton /tuhn/ [noun] – a unit of weight; one ton is equal to 1,000 kilograms The truck carried five tons of apples from the farm. patrol /puh-TROHL/ [adjective] – used for guarding or watching an area The patrol cars drove around the neighborhood to check for problems. exhaustion /ig-ZAWS-chuhn/ [noun] – a state of being very tired,…
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©(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could break a world record, what would it be for? Why? What sport would you like to play if you were a famous athlete? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compete /kuhm-PEET/ [verb] – to take part in a contest or race She competes in singing contests every year. podium /POH-dee-uhm/ [noun] – a raised platform where winners stand during a ceremony The champion stood on the podium to receive his trophy. qualify /KWOL-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to meet the conditions to do something She…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it would be like to take care of a wild animal? If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be? Why would you choose that animal? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. energetic /en-er-JET-ik/ [adjective] – having or showing a lot of energy The dog was too energetic to stay in the house all day. transport /TRANS-pawrt/ [noun] – the act of moving something from one place to another The truck was used for the safe transport of goods to the market. exotic…
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©(AP Photo/LM Otero) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of rules do you think are important when people travel? Do you think it’s easy or hard to follow new rules? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recommendation /rek-uh-men-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an idea or suggestion about what someone should do The teacher gave a recommendation to study one hour every day for the test. handout /HAND-out/ [noun] – a piece of paper with information given to people At the job fair, companies gave handouts with job information. license /LAHY-suhns/ [noun] – an official document that…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think some animals might come into cities or towns? What do you think people should do if a wild animal comes near their home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. encounter /en-KOUN-ter/ [noun] – unexpected or sudden meetings, often involving conflict or danger There were several encounters between hikers and mountain lions in the park last year. incident /IN-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an event, usually unexpected, that may be dangerous or cause concern Several incidents of flooding were recorded after the heavy rain. lottery /LOT-uh-ree/ [noun] – a system…
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© AP Photo/David Goldman, file Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever been on an airplane before? If so, what was the experience like? If not, would you like to fly one day? Do you know what happens if there is smoke inside a building or vehicle? If so, what should people do? If not, what do you think is the best action? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. firefighter /FAHYUHR-fahy-ter/ [noun] – a person whose job is to stop fires The firefighter helped people leave the burning building safely. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – very…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do rescue centers usually do for animals? Why might some sea animals get hurt in the ocean? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. swollen /SWOH-luhn/ [adjective] – larger or rounder than normal, usually because of injury or illness His knee was swollen after the fall. injure /IN-jer/ [verb] – to hurt a person or animal She injured her leg while running. separate /SEP-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to make people or things not be together The teacher separated the noisy group of students. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowing that something exists or…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a blackout? Have you seen news about blackouts in other countries? If so, what country was it about? If not, what problems do you think happen during blackouts? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blackout /BLAK -out/ [noun] – a period when there is no light or power because of an electrical failure The blackout made the whole street very dark at night. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – an interruption that makes something not work or continue as usual The heavy rain caused a disruption in train service. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you usually think of when you hear the word “bacteria”? If you could create a rule to help people stay healthy, what kind of rule would you make? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lower /LOH-er/ [verb] – to make something less in amount, degree, or level The company wants to lower energy usage by switching to LED lights. annually /AN-yoo-uh-lee/ [adverb] – once every year The event is held annually to celebrate the town’s history. contaminated /kuhn-TA-muh-nay-tuhd/ [adjective] – containing harmful or dirty substances People were warned not…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you were in charge of protecting animals, what would you do first? Why do you think some animals are important, even if people don’t like them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulture /VUHL-cher/ [noun] – a large bird that eats the bodies of dead animals In India, vultures help farmers by eating dead cattle and reducing disease spread. stray /strey/ [adjective] – not owned or controlled by anyone; having no home Stray cats in the city often look for food in garbage cans. bacterium /bak-TEER-ee-uhm/ [noun] – a very…
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