Tag Archive: world news – intermediate

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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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about your first interview experience? What are the requirements that are needed in your job position? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ideal /ahy-DEEL-uhl/ [adjective] – perfect, or the best possible She’s exactly the ideal person for the job. outstanding /out-STAN-ding/ [adjective] – clearly very much better than what is usual His performance was outstanding. compromise /KOM-pruh-mahyz/ [noun] – an agreement in an argument in which the people involved reduce their demands or change their opinion in order to agree I hope a compromise is reached in…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Which do you think is better: a mud house or a concrete one? Please elaborate on your answer. Have you seen a mud structure? What do you think of it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. environmentally friendly /en-vahy-ruhn-MUHN-tl-lee FREND-lee/ [adjective] – not harmful to the environment, or trying to help the environment The company will use environmentally friendly energy sources. majority /muh-JAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – the larger number or part of something The majority of the employees are here. mud /muhd/ [noun] – earth that has been mixed with water His…
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©https://pixabay.com/photos/platting-fine-dining-vegan-4282022/ Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How can you describe your favorite food? Why is your favorite food better than the meals you’ve tasted? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. quality /kwol-i-tee/ [noun] – how good or bad something is Their products are of very high quality. ingredients /in-GREE-dee-uhnt/ [noun] – a food that is used with other foods in the preparation of a particular dish The list of ingredients included onions. personality /pur-suh-NAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the type of person you are, shown by the way you behave, feel, and think She has a very warm personality….
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Pre-reading questions I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you make sure you have enough money to buy essentials? What imported items do you buy? Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crisis /KHRAY-sis/ [noun] – an extremely difficult or dangerous point in a situation The country is facing its worst economic crisis. purchase /PUR-chuhs/ [noun] – the act of buying something Her latest purchase cost her a lot. significantly /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is easy to see or by a large amount Having a balanced diet significantly reduces the risks of diseases. loan /lohn/ [noun]…
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©https://pixabay.com/photos/flood-sign-downfall-water-flooding-392707/ Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the things that you will do if you experience flooding in your area? Do you think flooding has advantages? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advise /ad-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to give someone advice I’d strongly advise against making a sudden decision. threat /THRET/ [noun] – a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed Her parents carried out their threat to take away her mobile phone if her grades didn’t improve. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective]…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about the work setups in your country today? Which of these two setups is more favorable? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. absence /AB-suhns/ [noun] – the fact of not existing The kids had to look elsewhere for amusement because of the absence of television. remote /ri-MOHT/ [adjective] – used to refer to an activity that is done away from the place where it usually happens, especially by means of technology This is the new world of remote work. mental health /MEN-tl helth / [noun] –…
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©GETTY IMAGES via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the hottest place you have been to? Please tell me more about it. How do you conserve electricity consumption? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heatstroke /HEET-strohk/ [noun] – a condition that can lead to death, caused by being too long in a very hot place You should take care to avoid heatstroke when traveling in the summer. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious Railroads were obstructed by a severe snowfall. capacity /kuh-PAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Could you tell me about your favorite restaurant? What do you usually order in that restaurant? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elegant /EL-i-guhnt/ [adjective] – graceful and attractive in appearance or behaviour He looked elegant in a light gray suit. kingdom /KING-duhm/ [noun] – an area that is controlled by a particular person or where a particular quality is important I was left in charge of a kingdom that I had no idea how to run. success /suhk-SES/ [noun] – the achieving of the results wanted or hoped for She…
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