Tag Archive: world news – intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How popular is tennis in your country? Why do you think that is? What sports are you into? How often do you play sports? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. career /kuh-REER/ [noun] – An occupation undertaken for a significant period of a person’s life and with opportunities for progress. He seemed destined for a career as an engineer like his father. retire /ri-TAHYUHR/ [verb] – To withdraw from one’s career, occupation, or office, usually because of age He is going to retire next winter. focus /FOH-kuhs/ [verb] – to give…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite marine animal and why? Do you go fishing? If so, how is the experience? If not, why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. the high seas /hahy sees/ [noun (plural)] – the seas that are not controlled by any country The issues of piracy on the high seas have been increasing. adequately /AD-i-kwit-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose He had not planned adequately for the work at hand. network /NET-wurk/ [noun] – a large system consisting of many…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite food? Could you tell me about it? Is there a kind of food that you do not eat? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contribute /kuhn-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to be one of the reasons why something happens Does smoking contribute to lung cancer? source /sawrs/ [noun] – the place something comes from or starts at, or the cause of something These fruits are a good source of vitamin C. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – any work that someone believes it is their duty to do It seems…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you prefer buying or adopting animals? Why? What animal do you think makes the best pet? Why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shelter /SHEL-ter/ [noun] – something that gives protection, such as a building or tent, or the protection provided Contributions will surely help animal shelters. humane /hyoo-MEYN/ [adjective] – showing kindness, care, and sympathy towards others, especially those who are suffering The regulations emphasize humane treatment for all. breed /breed/ [verb] – to keep animals for the purpose of producing young animals in a controlled way He makes…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In your opinion, what is the greatest threat to tigers? What do you think about hunting tigers? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heal /heel/ [verb] – to make or become well again, especially after a cut or other injury This will help to heal your cuts and scratches. wounded /WOON-did/ [adjective] – injured, especially with a cut or hole in the skin The hunter saw a wounded deer in the forest. poison /POI-zuhn/ [verb] – to kill a person or animal or to make them very sick by giving them…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What outdoor activity do you like? Could you tell me more about it? Have you already tried cycling for many hours? If so, how was it? If not, where would you like to go? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resident /REZ-i-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who lives or has their home in a place Many retired British people are now residents in Spain. donation /doh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – money or goods that are given to help a person or organization, or the act of giving them Send us a donation now….
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of exercises do you do? Could you tell me more about them? How do you keep yourself healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. muscle /MUHS-uhl/ [noun] – one of many tissues in the body that can tighten and relax to produce movement These exercises build muscles. physically /FIX-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to the body or someone’s appearance Her job is physically demanding. internal medicine /in-TUR-nl MED-uh-sin/ [noun] – the part of medical science that is involved in the discovery of diseases inside the body…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you think having lots of people in a particular place is a good thing? Why or why not? How many people are there in your family? Could you tell me about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-mit/ [noun] – a judgment or calculation of approximately how large or how great something is Can you make a rough estimate of how many people will attend the party? growth /grohth/ [noun] – an increase in the size or the importance of something The country is trying to limit population…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of water activities do you do? Could you please tell me more about it? What is an initiative you have taken that you are proud of? Please elaborate on your answer. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. schedule /SKEJ-ool/ [verb] – to arrange an event or activity that will happen at a particular time The meeting will be scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small amount of a substance or product that is tested to find out whether it is good, whether it contains a particular…
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