Tag Archive: world news – intermediate

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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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think the weather has changed over time? How does your community respond to natural disasters? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severely /suh-VEER-lee/ [adjective] – very seriously He is severely injured as a result of the accident. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something We estimate the cost to be $4,000 for the project. breadwinner /BRED-win-er/ [noun] – the member of a family who earns the money that the family needs He took over as the family’s breadwinner after his…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why is professional development important? If you were an employer, what would you look for in an employee? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to I tried to emphasize my good points without sounding boastful. technical /TEK-ni-kuhl / [adjective] – relating to the knowledge and methods of a particular subject or job Our staff will be available to give you technical support. entirely /en-TAHYUR-lee / [adverb] – completely Our situation is entirely different. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb]…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the a wellbeing wardrobe? Do you buy clothes at secondhand shops? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [verb] – to buy something You can purchase insurance online. manufacture /man-yuh-FAK-cher/ [verb] – to produce goods in large numbers, usually in a factory using machines They can manufacture rags into paper. clothing /KLOH-thing/ [noun] – clothes, especially clothes of a particular type or those worn in a particular situation They need warm clothing for the winter. strategy /STRAT-i-jee / [noun] – a…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What items do you recycle? What are your thoughts on single-use products? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cut down /kuht doun/ [phrasal verb] – to do or use less of something I’ve been trying to cut down on dairy. prohibit /proh-HIB-it/ [verb] – to officially refuse to allow something Parking is strictly prohibited in these areas. impressive /im-PRES-iv/ [adjective] – causing someone to feel admiration or respect Charles has an impressive record of accomplishments. minister /MIN-uh-ster/ [noun] – (in many countries) a high government official who is in charge of…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What things are you good at? Please elaborate on your answer. Is exageration acceptable? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. assume /uh-SOOM/ [verb] – to accept something to be true without question or proof Let us assume for a moment that the plan succeeds. rainbow /REYN-boh/ [noun] – an arch (= curved shape) of different colors seen in the sky when rain is falling and the sun is shining The rainbow forms an arc in the sky. capable /KEY-puh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to do things effectively and…
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