Tag Archive: world news – intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you tell me about a special memory from your childhood? What was the first thing you ever learned to cook or bake by yourself? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. obsession /uhb-SESH-uhn/ [noun] – something or someone that you think about all the time Her obsession with social media led to her spending most of her time scrolling through her feeds. come across /kuhm uh-KRAWS/ [phrasal verb] – to find something by chance I came across a beautiful painting while browsing through an art gallery. aware /uh-WAIR/ [adjective] – knowing…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some examples of appropriate behavior in the workplace? How should employees communicate with their colleagues and superiors? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. concerned /kuhn-SURND/ [adjective] – worried John was concerned about the safety measures put in place at the office before returning to work. standard /STAN-derd/ [noun] – a level of quality The company has set a high standard for customer service that all employees must adhere to. grant /grant/ [verb] – to give or allow someone something, usually in an official way The manager granted the team’s…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite show on TV? Could you tell me about it? Do you watch shows that are related to the environment? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. manner /MAN-er/ [noun] – the way in which something is done The manner of presentation is highly important. disaster /dih-ZAS-ter/ [noun] – (an event that results in) great harm, damage, or death, or serious difficulty The reason for the disaster was engine failure, not human error. sweat /swet / [noun] – the clear, salty liquid that you pass…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What was the hottest temperature recorded in your country? What is the best place to visit in your country during the winter season? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. record /REK-erd/ [noun] – a piece of information or a description of an event that is written on paper or stored on a computer This winter has been the coldest on record. average /AV-er-ij/ [adjective] – a standard or level that is considered to be typical or usual A male tiger has an average weight of 200 kilograms. declare /dih-KLAIR/ [verb] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When was the last time you traveled by plane? Could you tell me about it? What do you like to do during a flight? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consume /kuhn-SOOM/ [verb] – to use fuel, energy, time, or a product, especially in large amounts A smaller vehicle will consume less fuel. economy /ih-KON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used Our economy must be restructured as soon as possible. reduction /ri-DUHK-shuhn / [noun] – the act of…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you enjoy hybrid work? Why or why not? Would you promote hybrid work? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. permanently /PUR-muh-nuhnt/ [adverb] – always and forever Smoking is likely to permanently harm your health.  abandon /uh-BAN-duhn/ [verb] – to leave a place, thing, or person, usually forever He abandoned his hometown. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the process of developing or of increasing in size Population growth is decreasing by 1.4% each year. emotional /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – having and expressing strong feelings He tends to be emotional….
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? What do you do on long holidays? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intend /in-TEND/ [verb] – to have as a plan or purpose I intend to study abroad after graduating from high school. target /TAHR-git/ [noun] – a level or situation that you intend to achieve Their new target is to increase sales by 10%. expect /ik-SPEKT/ [verb] – to think or believe something will happen, or someone will arrive They arrived at their destination earlier than expected. community /kuh-MYOO-ni-tee/…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How does climate change affect your daily life? What do you do to help lessen climate change’s effects? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. grant /grahnt/ [noun] – an amount of money given especially by the government to a person or organization for a special purpose They gave her a grant to study abroad for a year. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something Many companies are suffering from a shortage of skilled workers. revise /ri-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to change or correct something, especially…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How healthy is your diet? When you were a student, did you always eat healthy food? Could you please tell me about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evident /EV-i-duhnt / [adjective] – easily seen or understood; obvious It was evident that she was unhappy. overall /OH-ver-AWL/ [adverb] – in general rather than in particular, or including all the people or things in a particular group or situation Their overall strategy is quite good, but one or two of the details could be improved. survey /ser-VEY/ [noun] – an examination…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you feel small? Why or why not? When do you feel overwhelmed? Could you tell me about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. examine /ig-ZAM-in/ [verb] – to look at or consider a person or thing carefully and in detail in order to discover something about them We can examine the bones of dinosaurs and make deductions about how they lived. emotion /ih-MOH-shuhn / [noun] – (a) strong feeling, such as of love, anger, fear, etc. He showed no visible sign of emotion. satisfying /SAT-is-fahy-ing/ [adjective] – making you…
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