Tag Archive: world news – intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What particular crops or agricultural products are your region or country known for producing? What are some common challenges or problems that farmers encounter during the cultivation of crops in your region or country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in size, value, or importance The company recorded substantial growth in its revenue last quarter. import /im-PAWRT/ [verb] – to buy or bring in products from another country The company decided to import raw materials from overseas to reduce production costs. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How important is the production and supply of coffee to your country’s economy or agricultural sector? What particular regions or areas are known for cultivating or growing coffee in your country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alter /AWL-ter/ [verb] – to change something, usually slightly, or to cause the characteristics of something to change The decision to alter the schedule affected everyone’s plans for the day. link /lingk/ [verb] – to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas The research study linked excessive sugar consumption to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the term “volcanic eruption”? How do you think volcanic eruptions can impact the surrounding areas and communities? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lagoon /luh-GOON/ [noun] – a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by sandbars or coral reefs The tourists enjoyed swimming in the clear, warm waters of the lagoon. movement /MOOV-muhnt/ [noun] – the act, process, or result of moving or being moved The slow movement of the glacier fascinated the onlookers. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What thoughts or feelings come to mind when you imagine a place that rarely sees snow suddenly being covered in a blanket of snow? How do you think the daily routines and activities of people in a region unaccustomed to snow might be impacted by the occurrence of rare snowfall? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. failure /FEYL-yer / [noun] – the fact of someone or something not succeeding The student felt a deep sense of failure when she couldn’t solve the math problem. expectation /ek-spek-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling that…
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©REUTERS/Napat Wesshasartar Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What images or ideas come to mind when you hear the words “farming” or “agriculture”? How do you think farming relates to the arts? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diverse /dih-VURS/ [adjective] – varied or different The restaurant offered a diverse menu, featuring dishes from various cuisines around the world. agriculture /AG-ri-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the practice or work of farming Sustainable agriculture aims to balance food production with environmental stewardship. appeal /uh-PEEL/ [noun] – power to attract, please, or stimulate the mind of someone The novel’s universal themes…
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©Brent Paterson/via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think might happen to a community or area if it experiences a flood? How do you think residents in a flood-prone region prepare for and cope with the challenges of floods? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chaos /KEY-os/ [noun] – a state of total confusion with no order The surprise party threw the room into chaos as guests shouted and balloons flew in every direction. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you hear the term “social media”? Can you think of any examples or ways people might use it? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] – to start something that will last for a long time, or to create or set something in a particular way The company plans to establish a new policy to promote eco-friendly practices in the workplace. consideration /kuhn-sid-uh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – the act of thinking about something carefully Before making a decision, it’s important to take various considerations into…
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©Matthias Huss/GLAMOS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you already know or think about ‘glaciers’? Have you already experienced the effects of climate change? In what way? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rapid /RAP-id/ [adjective] – fast or sudden She made a rapid decision to accept the job offer without much deliberation. link /lingk/ [verb] – to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas The professor linked various concepts to illustrate the broader theory. vanish /VAN-ish/ [verb] – to disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden,…
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©REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What problems do you think people face when it comes to finding homes or places to live? What factors do you consider before choosing a place to live or deciding on a house to move into? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. struggle /STRUHG-uhl / [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very great effort in order to do something She struggled to meet her deadlines amidst a heavy workload at the office. debt /det/ [noun] – something, especially money, that is owed to someone else, or the…
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