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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the Titanic? Do you want to see the Titanic shipwreck? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unpredictable /uhn-pri-DIK-tuh-buhl / [adjective] – tending to change suddenly and without reason or warning, and therefore not able to be depended on The weather in this region is unpredictable. constantly /KON-stuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – all the time or often John’s little brother is constantly asking questions, always curious about the world around him. steer /steer/ [verb] – to control the direction of a vehicle The captain used…
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©Chris Middleton Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some distinctive features of Vietnamese cuisine that set it apart from other Asian cuisines? What are some key ingredients commonly used in Vietnamese cooking, and what flavors do they contribute to dishes? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delicacy /DEL-i-kuh-see/ [noun] – something especially rare or expensive that is good to eat Eating sushi is considered a delicacy in Japan, as it involves carefully prepared raw fish served with rice and various toppings. combine /kuhm-BAHYN/ [verb ] – to (cause to) exist together, or join together to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your understanding of the term ‘fossil fuels’? What are the factors that you believe contribute to global warming? 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 a new dinosaur fossil has provided significant information about the ancient creatures that lived millions of years ago. underestimate /uhn-der-ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to fail to guess or understand the real cost, size, difficulty, etc. of something They underestimated the power of teamwork in achieving success and overcoming challenges. thorough /THUR-oh/ [adjective] – detailed and…
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