Tag Archive: world news

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What famous heritage sites does your country have? What environmental crisis is your country currently experiencing? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely serious or dangerous The critical situation in the war-torn region requires immediate humanitarian aid and intervention. threat /thret/ [noun] – the possibility that something unwanted will happen, or a person or thing that is likely to cause something unwanted to happen The unpredictable weather patterns due to climate change pose a significant threat to agriculture and food security. consequence /KON-si-kwens/ [noun] – a result…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think might happen to buildings and the ground during an earthquake? How do you think people should prepare for such situations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earthquake /URTH-kweyk/ [noun] – a sudden violent movement of the earth’s surface, sometimes causing great damage The earthquake shook the buildings and frightened the people in the city. injury /IN-juh-ree/ [noun] – physical harm or damage to someone’s body caused by an accident or an attack She suffered an injury while playing soccer and had to go to the hospital for…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think “gender reveal” means based on the term itself? Can you think of any traditional or common ways that people might announce the gender of a new baby to their friends and family? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gender /JEN-der / [noun] – a group of people in a society who share particular qualities or ways of behaving that society associates with being male, female, or another identity In our progressive society, we aim to break down stereotypes and promote gender equality, allowing everyone to express themselves…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about snakes? Are there any cultural or mythological beliefs related to snakes in your region or country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – saying that someone or something is bad or wrong His critical review of the restaurant’s food and service left no room for doubt about his dissatisfaction. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to appear by coming out of something or out from behind something After hours of searching, the elusive butterfly finally emerged from behind the bushes, delighting the…
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