Tag Archive: world news – intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you smile when you give greetings? Why or why not? Why is a positive impression important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expression /ik-SPRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of saying what you think or showing how you feel using words or actions The expression on his face never changed. adjust /uh-JUHST/ [verb] – to change something slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable Use this button to adjust the contrast. interpret /in-TUR-prit/ [verb] – to describe the meaning of something; examine in order to explain Poetry helps…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about your job? What do you think of moonlighting? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject Is he the specialist who studies UFOs? log in /lawg-IN/ [phrasal verb] – to connect to a computer system by putting in a particular set of letters or numbers In order to log in, you have to type in a special password. work on /wurk on/ [phrasal verb] – to spend time repairing or…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you enjoy using social media? Why or why not? When do you feel calm? Could you tell me about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. majority /muh-JAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – more than half of a total number or amount; the larger part of something The majority of the employees have university degrees. occupy /OK-yuh-pahy/ [verb ] – to fill, exist in, or use a place or period of time The bed seemed to occupy most of the room. content /KON-tent / [noun] – information, images, video, etc. that are included…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the importance of trees to the environment? Do you believe there will be fewer trees in the future? Why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. landowner /LAND-oh-ner/ [noun] – someone who owns land, especially a large amount of land Liam is the wealthy landowner’s son. illegally /ih-LEE-guhl/ [adverb] – in a way that is illegal The video had been illegally copied and distributed. stump /stuhmp/ [noun] – the part of something such as a tree, tooth, arm, or leg that is left after most of it has been removed…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is self-employment challenging? Why or why not? Why do women select self-employment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reality /ree-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of things as they are, rather than as they are imagined to be TV is used as an escape from reality. endure /en-DOOR/ [verb] – to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful They could endure much pain. consultant /kuhn-SUHL-tnt/ [noun] – someone who advises people on a particular subject She is now a hospital consultant. abandon /uh-ban-duhn/ [verb] – to leave a place, thing, or person, usually…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What can you learn from failure? Do you believe that failure is the key to success? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. psychological /sahy-kuh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the human mind and feelings I suspect his headaches are purely psychological. failure /FEYL-yer / [noun] – the fact of someone or something not succeeding Don’t let one failure discourage you; try again. motivated /MOH-tuh-veyt-id/ [adjective] – very enthusiastic or determined because you really want to do something Our people are all highly trained and motivated. circumstance /SUR-kuhm-stans/ [noun] – a fact…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What mountains in your country are off-limits? Do you think mining is harmful to the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. threat /thret/ [noun] – a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed The moth has been a great threat to the farm. supervise /SOO-per-vahyz/ [verb] – to watch a person or activity to make certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc. Tomorrow he will supervise all the pupils taking the English examination. spirit /SPIR-it / [noun] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Is a smartphone a necessity? Why or why not? Why do kids like using smartphones? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. universal /yoo-nuh-VUR-suhl/ [adjective] – existing everywhere or involving everyone Education should be a universal right and not a privilege. potential /puh-TEN-shuhl / [noun] – someone’s or something’s ability to develop, achieve, or succeed She has great potential as an artist. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient The disease was an inevitable consequence of poor living conditions….
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about hybrid work? What do think about hybrid work? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. try out /TRAHY-out/ [verb] – to use something to discover if it works or if you like it Will we get a chance to try out his ideas? vary /VAIR-ee/ [verb] – If things of the same type vary, they are different from each other, and if you vary them, you cause them to be different from each other People vary very much in their ideas. boost /boost/ [noun] – the act…
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