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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the most recent natural disaster you have seen on the news? What do you think is the worst natural disaster? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. Illinois /il-uh-NOI/ [noun] – a state in the central US, whose capital city is Springfield and whose largest city is Chicago My parents got married in Illinois. tornado /tawr-NEY-doh/ [noun] – a dangerous storm which is a spinning cone of wind that destroys anything in its path as it moves across the ground Hundreds of buildings and homes were destroyed by the tornado…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Where did you last travel? Could you tell me more about it? What activities would you like to do if Covid restrictions were already lifted? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prohibit /proh-HIB-it/ [verb] – to officially refuse to allow something It is prohibited to drive on the ice with a motor vehicle. entitled /en-TAHYT-ld/ [adjective] – feeling that you have the right to do or have what you want without having to work for it or deserve it, just because of who you are Officers are entitled to travel first…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does your government do to solve the flooding problem? Do you think it is effective? Why do you think so? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. drown /droun/ [verb] – to (cause to) die by being unable to breathe underwater A child can drown in only a few inches of water. concept /KON-sept/ [noun] – a principle or idea The central concept of the picture puzzled me. management /MAN-ij-muhnt / [noun] – the control and organization of something The company has been harmed by poor management for numerous years. function…
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© Shutterstock via britannica.com Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. For you, what is the worse natural disaster and why? How can we prepare for natural disasters? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volcanic /vol-KAN-ik/ [adjective] – of, relating to, or made by a volcano A volcanic island has been discovered off the north coast of Australia. carbon dioxide /KAHR-buhn dahy-OK-sahyd/ [noun] – the gas formed when carbon is burned, or when people or animals breathe out Carbon dioxide emissions should be stabilized. forbid /fer-BID/ [verb] – to not allow something, or to order someone not to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Would you like to fix your IPhone on your own? Why? Which do prefer, buy a new Apple gadget or have it fixed? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. device /dih-VAHYS / [noun] – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose Rescuers used a unique device to locate persons trapped in damaged buildings. additional /uh-DISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – extra They asked the government for additional support. replacement /ri-PLEYS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of replacing something with something else They discussed the replacement of the existing computer…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the result of working together? What is the importance of achieving net-zero emissions? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commitment /kuh-MIT-muhnt / [noun] – a promise or firm decision to do something The administration has reiterated its commitment to the peace process. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] – to start a company or organization that will continue for a long time He established this organization in 1822. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person The anti-smoking campaign has a significant…
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©BBC via Reuters Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you watch New Year’s Eve countdown specials on television? What are you looking forward to in 2022? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to prove that a belief or an opinion that was previously not completely certain is true Mr. Kirk confirmed that the stores will be closed for the whole week. spectator /SPEK-tey-ter/ [noun] – a person who watches an activity The spectators cheered for their favorite athletes. joy /joi/ [noun] – great happiness She believes that Christmas brings joy to everyone….
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©BBC News Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think of having a boss who is younger than you? What are the best qualities that youngsters have today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pitch /pich/ [verb] – to try to persuade someone to do something She pitched her idea to me during a business lunch. criticize /KRIT-uh-sahyz/ [veb] – to give an opinion or judgment about a book, movie, etc. We’re a group of artists who get together to talk about their ideas and criticize each other’s work. care for /kair fawr/ [verb phrase]…
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