One Minute English for High-Intermediate - Level B2

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Do you follow astrology?

Lesson Activities
Answer the following questions about the interview.

astrology

Meaning: The study of how the positions of the stars and planets might influence people’s lives and behavior.

Examples:

  1. Some people follow astrology to understand their future.
  2. Astrology is popular in many cultures around the world.

horoscopes

Meaning: Predictions about a person’s future based on the position of the stars and their birth date.

Examples:

  1. I read my horoscopes once or twice a week.
  2. Her horoscopes said she would meet someone new soon.

linger over

Meaning: To spend more time than usual thinking about or looking at something.

Examples:

  1. I sometimes linger over the horoscopes when I feel uncertain.
  2. He lingered over the photo, remembering the past.

direction

Meaning: Guidance or purpose about where to go or what to do.

Examples:

  1. People use astrology to find direction in their lives.
  2. He’s looking for direction in his career.

star sign

Meaning: One of the twelve parts of the zodiac that is based on the position of the sun when a person was born.

Examples:

  1. I know which star sign I am and which one my mom is.
  2. What’s your star sign? I’m a Leo.

character

Meaning: The qualities that make a person different from others.

Examples:

  1. We can learn about people’s characters from their star signs.
  2. He has a kind and honest character.

guidance

Meaning: Help or advice about what to do in a situation.

Examples:

  1. Some people look to astrology for guidance in life.
  2. The teacher gave her guidance on choosing a career path.

potential

Meaning: The ability to develop, succeed, or become something in the future.

Examples:

  1. I check the horoscopes of any potential friends I meet.
  2. She has great potential as a writer.

Vocabulary Quiz

Complete the sentences below with the vocabulary words above.
  1. Winning isn't important.
  2. Francis is taller than me.
  3. His traits make Joe seem mean, but he's not.
  4. Brad asked the teacher for in his studies.
  5. I often my answers on a test.

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