Tag Archive: world news – intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In your view, what are the benefits of a four-day work week? Can a four-day work week help you save money? How? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. work-life balance /WURK-LAHYF-bal-uhns / [noun] – the amount of time you spend doing your job compared with the amount of time you spend with your family and doing things you enjoy When you own your own business, it can be challenging to achieve a healthy work-life balance. deadline /DED-lahyn/ [noun] – a time or day by which something must be done The deadline…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel after making a large purchase? Is there something you regret buying? Why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fail /feyl/ [verb] – to not do something that you should do Kei failed to find a permanent job in London. careless /KAIR-lis/ [adjective] – not taking or showing enough care and attention She made sure not to make the same careless mistake again. attempt /uh-TEMPT/ [noun] – the act of trying to do something, especially something difficult Allen is making a diligent attempt to learn Japanese. Commission /kuh-MISH-uhn/…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Who are the majority of migrants in your country? What do you think are the benefits of migration? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crisis /KRAHY-sis/ [noun] – an extremely dangerous or difficult situation The economic crisis had a negative effect on trade. migrant /MAHY-gruhnt/ [noun] – a person that travels to a different country or place, often in order to find work Many migrants are in search of employment in the cities. urgently /UR-juhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that needs attention very soon, especially before anything else, because of…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about your job? Do you want to be famous? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seek /seek/ [verb] – to try to find or get something, especially something that is not a physical object We seek to improve relations between our two countries. express /ik-SPRES/ [verb] – to show a feeling, opinion, or fact Words can’t express what I felt then. psychologist /sahy-KOL-uh-jist/ [noun] – someone who studies the human mind and human emotions and behavior, and how different situations have an effect…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about a time you had to learn a new task at work? How do you stay motivated when taking on a new project or task? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – (especially of accidents and other unexpected events) to happen When did the accident occur? actively /AK-tiv-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that involves positive action She actively participates in local politics. expand /ik-SPAND/ [verb ] – to increase in size, number, or importance, or to make something increase in this way We…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do to keep your body healthy? What do you think your city prioritizes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. majority /muh-JAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – the larger number or part of something The majority of Chinese people have bicycles. lane /leyn/ [noun] – a narrow road in the countryside or in a town Use the outside lane for overtaking only. entirely /en-TAHYUHR-lee/ [adverb] – completely They communicated entirely by gestures. construct /kuhn-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to build something or put together different parts to form something whole The engineers are here…
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How does the weather affect your mood? Which do you prefer, hot weather or cold weather? Why? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. go through (something) /goh throo/ [phrasal verb] – to experience a difficult or unpleasant situation The majority of teens go through a rebellious phase. moisture /MOIS-cher/ [noun] – a liquid such as water in the form of very small drops, either in the air, in a substance, or on a surface The roots of plants are used to draw moisture from the soil. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How does working from home affect you?  What are the advantages of working from home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initially /ih-NISH-uh-lee / [adverb] – at the beginning Initially, most people approved of the new strategy. exhausting /ig-ZAW-sting/ [adjective] – making you feel extremely tired I’ve had an exhausting day. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true Can you show me any evidence for your statement? emotionally /ih-MOH-shuh-nl/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to the emotions Sue felt…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your dream job? Could you tell me about it? What kinds of industries are famous nowadays? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. individual /in-duh-VIJ-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a single person or thing, especially when compared to the group or set to which they belong Each individual has their own personality. aware /uh-WAIR/ [adjective] – knowing that something exists, or having knowledge or experience of a particular thing She is aware of the difficulties. client /KLAYH-uhnt/ [noun] – a customer or someone who receives services The lawyer explained the legal technicalities…
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