Tag Archive: world news – intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could live to be very old, what would you want to do with all that time? Imagine meeting someone who is over 100 years old. What questions would you want to ask them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. claim /kleym/ [noun] – an assertion of something as a fact, typically without proof or evidence The author’s claim of having written the best-selling novel was later verified by official sales records. absence /AB-suhns/ [noun] – the state of being away or not present The absence of clear directions led…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think causes a population to decrease in a country? How might fewer young people and more elderly people affect a country’s economy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully or notice something, especially to learn about it Scientists observe animals in their natural habitat to understand their behavior. prioritization /prahy-OR-uh-tuh-ZAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of deciding which tasks or goals are most important Time management requires proper prioritization of tasks. advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of improving or developing something, often…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you think of any places where freezing temperatures are common? What happens to plants and animals in these places? Have you experienced very cold weather before? If so, what did you do to stay warm? If not, how would you prepare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked The small bird was vulnerable to predators in the open field. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary; very serious It is critical to wear a helmet while riding a…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think people decide what is safe for their pets to eat? How would you feel if something happened to your pet because of food or drink you gave them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hospitalize /HOS-pi-tl-ahyz/ [verb] – to provide medical treatment or care to someone in a hospital The patient was hospitalized after a serious car accident. recall /ri-KAWL/ [verb] – to officially remove a product from the market due to safety concerns The restaurant recalled the contaminated batches of meat after safety concerns arose. cause…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about machines being connected to human brains? Why do you think scientists are working on linking brains to machines? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to state or show that something is definitely true or correct The teacher confirmed that the test would be on Friday. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something The nurse explained the procedure before giving the injection. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about wildfires and how they spread? How might technology help firefighters in dangerous situations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or action to solve a problem or improve a situation The school started an initiative to clean up the local park. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say that something is caused by something else Experts attribute the success of the project to teamwork. technological /tek-nuh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to or using technology Technological advancements have made our lives more convenient….
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some reasons a fire might start in a forest or city? What would you do if firefighters weren’t able to stop a fire in your area? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncontrollably /uhn-kuhn-TROW-luh-blee/ [adverb] – in a way that cannot be controlled or stopped The fire spread uncontrollably across the dry land. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal The team developed a new strategy to win the game. specialist /SPESH-uh-list/ [noun] – a person who has a lot of knowledge…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think might cause extreme weather like a severe snowstorm? What safety measures should people take during a winter storm? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – very bad or serious The severe heat made it difficult to work outside. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have a strong effect on something The bad weather impacted the farmers’ crops. region /REE-juhn/ [noun] – a large area of a country or the world This region is known for its beautiful mountains. meteorologist /mee-tee-uh-ROL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a scientist who…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you name any endangered animals in rivers or lakes? Why are some species living in freshwater becoming endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The discovery of clean water in the village was a significant event. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [verb] – to become smaller, fewer, or less The number of visitors to the park declined after the rainy season began. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something from continuing as usual or as expected A power outage disrupted the online class for an hour….
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What happens to animals that are endangered? What might happen if an endangered species disappears? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – at risk of becoming extinct Some animals are endangered because their habitats are disappearing. collision /kuh-LIZH-uhn/ [noun] – an event where two things crash into each other There was a collision between two cars on the highway. reproduction /ree-pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process by which animals or plants produce offspring The reproduction of many animals happens in the spring. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – a difficult task…
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