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Target Language

In this lesson, we will talk about:• learn words/expressions/phrases
related to the topic;• make sentences related to the topic;• answer questions and share ideas
related to the topic.

Environment

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Key Sentences
1. This carton is made of biodegradable
plastic.

2. One of the major problems with
deforestation in the Amazon is thatmany tribes are losing their homes.
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3. Organic farming is better for theenvironment.
4. Retail shops can influence consumers
by promoting ecofriendly productsand ideas in their shops.
5. Recycling is important to help protect
our environment.

biodegradable able to decay naturally and without harming the environment
deforestation the cutting down of trees in a large area, or the destruction of forests by people
organic farming a way of farming in which foods are grown without using man-made chemicals
eco-friendly designed to cause as little harm as possible to the environment
recycling the process of changing waste materials such as newspapers and bottles so that they can be used again2

Topic Conversation
for Intermediates

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Target Language

In this lesson, we will talk about:• learn words/expressions/phrases
related to the topic;• make sentences related to the topic;• answer questions and share ideas
related to the topic.

Pollution

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Key Sentences
1. Global warming is an environmental issue
that needs to be addressed.
2. Smog is a major problem in someof the cities.
3. Chemical pesticides do pollute theenvironment.

4. The infection was probably causedby swimming in contaminatedwater.
5. The government is thinking about how toreduce noise pollution.

global warming a slow rise in the earth's temperaturesmog dirty air that looks like a mixture of smoke and fog
pesticides a chemical used for killing insects
contaminated water or food that has harmful substance added to it
noise pollution annoying or harmful noise in an environment3

Topic Conversation
for Intermediates

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Target Language

G3

Television

In this lesson, we will talk about:• learn words/expressions/phrases
related to the topic;• make sentences related to the topic;• answer questions and share ideas
related to the topic.

Visual Arts2Key Sentences

1. Her artworks are usually basedon abstract concepts.
2. The prominent painter is completing her
works for the upcoming exhibition.

3. I am fond of collecting paintingsof landscapes.
4. His masterpiece shows theoutstanding creativity of his hands.
5. This artwork catches the eyes ofmuseumgoers because of its vivid colors.

abstract existing as an idea, feeling, or quality, not as a material object
exhibition an event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public
landscape picture representing a view of natural inland scenerymasterpiece a work of art such as painting, fil, etc. that is made with great skill
vivid brightly colored or producing clear, powerful and detailed images in the mind

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Topic Conversation
for Intermediates

G41

Target Language

In this lesson, we will talk about:• learn words/expressions/phrases
related to the topic;• make sentences related to the topic;• answer questions and share ideas
related to the topic.

News2

Key Sentences
1. As soon as the actor got off the stage, he wasfollowed by several members of paparazzi.

2. I saw a very famous newscaster inthe shopping mall.

3. The news of his death was splashedacross the headlines in all the newspapers.

4. The issue has been much discussed
in the media.

paparazzi photographers who follow famous people in order to take photographs
newscaster someone who reports the news on radio or television
headlines the heading or caption of a newspaper article

media all the organizations, such as television and newspapers, that provide news and information for the public5

Topic Conversation
for Intermediates

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Target Language

G5

Television

In this lesson, we will talk about:• learn words/expressions/phrases
related to the topic;• make sentences related to the topic;• answer questions and share ideas
related to the topic.

Fear

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Key Sentences

1. My fear is heightened when I see
see lightning and hear thunder.
2. People coped differently
during coronavirus pandemic in 2019.

3. James is scared of high buildings.
he has a phobia of heights.
4. A lot of people have a fear of
public speaking.
5. People use their inners strength todeal with mistakes and failures.
heightened - to make more intense than normal
cope - to deal and overcome problems and difficulties
phobia - an extreme and uncontrollable fearbroadcast - the act of making speeches in public
inner strength having the willpower, self-discipline and staying power; the strength of the soul

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for Intermediates

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Target Language

In this lesson, we will review the：• words and phrases;• definitions of words and phrases;• situations related to the topics.

2Topics

1. Environment is the air, water,
and land in or on which people,animals, and plants live.
2. Pollution is the presence of
unclean and harmful
materials in the environment
3. Visual art is a form of art created primarily
for visual perception, such as drawing, painting,graphics, sculpture, and decorative arts.

4. News are newly received information
about recent or important events.
5. Fear is an emotional and physical responsewhen people are faced with a dangerous,
unsafe, painful and strange situation.

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