Tag Archive: World News – Intermediate

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of plastic items do you use most often in your daily life? Can you think of something you have reused many times instead of throwing it away? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. agreement /uh-GREE-muhnt/ [noun] – a decision or arrangement that people accept after discussion The two companies reached an agreement to share new technology. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making or growing something, especially in large amounts The factory increased production of electric cars to meet demand. oppose /uh-POHZ/ [verb] – to disagree with something…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What things can cause a big forest fire? What problems can wildfire smoke cause for people’s health? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. importance /im-PAWR-tns/ [noun] – the quality of being important The teacher explained the importance of listening carefully in class. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – helping to achieve a plan, usually in war, politics, or business The team made a strategic choice to save money. robust /roh-BUHST/ [adjective] – strong and healthy, or unlikely to break or fail The bridge is made from robust materials. escalated /EH-skuh-lay-tuhd/ [adjective] – increased…
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©(Nicky Andrews via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you describe your favorite style of clothing? What makes a fashion style interesting or fun for you? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support, encourage, or advertise something so that people notice or buy it The company worked hard to promote its new smartphone on TV. denim /DEN-uhm/ [noun] – a type of strong cotton cloth, usually blue, used for making jeans and jackets This bag is made of strong denim. expression /ik-SPRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of showing thoughts,…
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©Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen or experienced flooding in your area? If so, what happened? If not, what do you think it would be like? Do you know what can cause glacier water to suddenly flow into rivers? If so, can you name an example? If not, what could be a possible cause? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. flooding /FLUHD-ing/ [noun] – a situation in which an area is covered with water, often from rain The heavy rain caused flooding in the…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard about ancient tombs in Egypt? If so, what did you learn? If not, what do you want to know? Is it important to protect old places? If so, why is it important? If not, what do you think should be done? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, or surprising The scientist made an extraordinary discovery during the dig. precision /pri-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the quality of being exact and accurate Surgery must be done with great precision to avoid mistakes. stimulate…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you had to leave home quickly, what is one thing you would bring with you? What do you think animals feel when they are left alone in a new place? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conflict /KON-flikt/ [noun] – a fight or war between two or more groups or countries News reports talked about the conflict in the northern region. state /steyt/ [verb] – to say or write something clearly and officially The manager stated the rules at the beginning of the meeting. welcome /WEL-kuhm/ [verb] – to say…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some ways to keep food clean and safe before it is sold? What kind of jobs do you think a large farm can give to people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [noun] – a business or place where milk and milk products are produced or sold The local dairy expanded its product line to include butter and cream for nearby towns. veterinary /VET-er-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – relating to the medical care and treatment of animals The zoo hired more veterinary experts to monitor the health of its…
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©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think the world will look like in the future if the weather gets hotter? What do you think people can do to make the air and water cleaner? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legal /LEE-guhl/ [adjective] – related to the law or rules made by a government The company gave legal advice to workers about their rights. inaction /in-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – the state of doing nothing or not taking action, especially when action is needed The manager’s inaction caused the project to be delayed….
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©Im Soon-shuck/Yonhap via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a large group of insects outside? If so, what kind of insects were they? If not, where might you see them? Do you know any insects that are helpful to flowers or plants? If so, how do they help? If not, which animals might help flowers grow? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. capital /KAP-i-tl/ [noun] – a city that is the center of government of a country or smaller political area Tokyo is the capital of Japan. investigate /in-ves-ti-geyt/ [verb] – to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever received a weather warning in your area? If so, what did you do? If not, what kind of warning would surprise you? Do you know any countries in northern Europe, like the UK or the Netherlands? If so, what do you know about their weather? If not, where have you learned about Europe? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action by causing change and not only reacting to events The teacher was proactive and gave help before problems started. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] –…
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