Tag Archive: world news – intermediate

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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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the hottest day that you have ever experienced? Have you watched any news about global warming in the past few days? Could you tell me about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. primary /PRAHY-mer-ee/ [adjective] – more important than anything else; main Our primary concern is to provide the refugees with food and healthcare. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – (of a decision or event) extremely important because many other things depend on it This aid money is crucial to the government’s economic policies. concerned /kuhn-SURND/ [adjective] – worried The…
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© Waterstudio.NL/Dutch Docklands via BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What makes a city great to live in? What is your favorite city and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. canal /kuh-NAL/ [noun] – a long, thin stretch of water that is artificially made either for boats to travel along or for taking water from one area to another A canal separates the two towns. coastal /KOHS-tl/ [adjective] – positioned on, or relating to the coast The hurricane destroyed several coastal cities. perform /per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to do an action or piece of work…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. In what ways do you help the environment? When was the last time you helped the environment? Could you tell me something about it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. production /pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making or growing goods to be sold This material is used in the production of steel. agriculture /AG-ri-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the business, science, or activity of farming Agriculture is becoming more and more technically advanced . establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] – to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time The…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you show appreciation to your father? What do you like best about your father and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tirelessly /TAHYUHR-lis-lee/ [adverb] – in an energetic and continuous way She has worked tirelessly to help charities. handmade /HAND-MEYD/ [adjective] – made using the hands rather than a machine This shop sells handmade products. marathon /MAR-uh-thon/ [noun] – an activity that continues for a very long time We had a movie marathon last weekend. It was so fun! flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the particular way a substance,…
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