Tag Archive: world news – intermediate

Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do earthquakes happen in your country? How are buildings in your country designed to protect themselves against earthquakes? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tragic /TRAJ-ik/ [adjective] – very sad, often involving death and suffering This novel has such a tragic end. response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – an answer or reaction She has received a response from that college regarding her application. initial /ih-NISH-uhl/ [adjective] – of or at the beginning She created the initial version of her plans. harm /hahrm/ [verb] – to hurt someone or damage something A…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you afraid of talking to strangers? Why or why not? What are some ways to smoothly end a conversation with a stranger? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. division /dih-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the situation in which people disagree about something Division within the group will limit its chances in the competition. tempting /TEMPT-ting / [adjective] – if something is tempting, you want to do or have it The delicious aroma of freshly baked cookies was tempting, but she tried to resist and stick to her diet. process /PROS-es/ [noun] –…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you recycle at your house? Do you often buy single-use plastic products? What are they? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. association /uh-soh-see-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people who work together in a single organization for a particular purpose The association’s members all follow a strict code of conduct. beverage /BEV-er-ij/ [noun] – a drink of any type The hotel lounge serves alcoholic beverages. register /REJ-uh-ster/ [verb] – to put information, especially your name, into an official list or record By the end of April, students must register…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you name three famous architects and their most famous works? Have you ever visited an architectural landmark or building? If so, which one, and what was your impression? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. breathtaking /BRETH-tey-king / [adjective] – extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising The panoramic view from the mountaintop was breathtaking, leaving him in awe. ambitious /am-BISH-uhs/ [adjective] – having a strong wish to be successful, powerful, or rich He had an ambitious plan to climb the seven highest peaks on seven continents. present /PREZ-uhnt / [verb] – if…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you in favor of vertical farming? Why or why not? Do you think vertical farming impacts the nutritional value of produce? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. soil /soil/ [noun] – the material on the surface of the ground in which plants grow The soil in the garden was rich and black, perfect for growing vegetables. headquarters /HED-kwawr-terz/ [noun] – the main offices of an organization such as the army, the police, or a business company The company’s headquarters was located in a tall skyscraper in…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you save money? What are some expensive items that you want to purchase? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inflation /in-FLEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a general, continuous increase in prices The inflation rate went up by 2%. pressure /PRESH-er/ [noun] – a difficult situation that makes you feel worried or unhappy She is currently under a lot of pressure at work. significantly /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is easy to see or by a large amount The cost of oil has significantly decreased. wholesale /HOHL-seyl/ [adjective] – of…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How often do you visit zoos? Which do you like better, a zoo or an aquarium? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. upgrade /UHP-greyd/ [noun] – an improvement in something Our office furniture is in desperate need of an upgrade. unfavorable /uhn-FEY-ver-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – having or showing a negative opinion Our plans will not work because of the unfavorable weather. criticize /KRIT-uh-sahyz/ [verb] – to express disapproval of someone or something We were tasked with criticizing poems. priceless /PRAHYS-lis/ [adjective] – used to describe something with such a high value that…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some sustainable energy options for powering a home or small business? Why do you think it is important to have clean energy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deeply /DEEP-lee / [adverb] – extremely or strongly I was deeply moved by the speech he gave at the graduation ceremony. resident /REZ-i-duhnt/ [noun] – living or staying in a place The resident of the house was not home at the time of the break-in. community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the people living in one particular area or people who are considered…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How much energy do you use every day? What is the most common form of energy in your country? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profit /PROF-it/ [noun] – money that is earned in trade or business after paying the costs of producing and selling goods and services Our daily profit typically hovers around $500. data /DEY-tuh/ [noun] – information, especially facts or numbers, collected to be examined and considered and used to help decision-making Further data analysis is needed. doubtful /DOUT-fuhl/ [adjective] – if a situation is doubtful, it is…
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