Pre-reading questions:
- How often do you charge your phone?
- Do you think potatoes and tomatoes can be used to generate electricity?
Vocabulary:
- charge /chahrj/
- explore /ik-SPLAWR/
- research /ri-SURCH/
- benefit /BEN-uh-fit /
- relationship /ri-LEY-shuhn-ship/
[verb] – to put electricity into an electrical device such as a battery
You need to charge your phone every night so that it has enough battery for the next day.
[verb] – to think about, talk about, or study something, or to experience it, in order to find out more about it
We’re going to explore the park today and see if we can find any new trails to hike.
[noun] – a detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding
My teacher asked us to do some research on dinosaurs and write a report about what we learned.
[noun] – a helpful or good effect, or something intended to help
Eating vegetables every day has many health benefits, such as helping you stay strong and preventing sickness.
[noun] – the way in which two things are connected
The relationship between plants and sunlight is crucial for photosynthesis, which helps plants grow.
Article reading:
Vegetable electricity is the process of generating electrical power by utilizing the energy produced by plants. It may seem like a far-fetched idea, but recent research has shown that vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, oranges, and lemons could potentially generate electricity. The benefits of this technology could be game-changing in terms of sustainability, reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. However, further research and innovation are still needed to fully develop this technology.
From the pioneers who first experimented with vegetable electricity to the present-day researchers, this area of research is enthralling. It has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate power and transform our relationship with the environment. As we strive to create a sustainable future, it’s exciting to see how vegetables could play a role in powering our lives. Who knows, maybe one day we’ll all have potato-powered homes!
True or False:
- Vegetable electricity is a concept that has been explored by scientists around the world.
- Vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, oranges, and lemons could potentially generate electricity.
- The benefits of vegetable electricity could be game-changing in terms of sustainability and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.
- Further research and innovation are not needed to fully develop this technology.
- Vegetable electricity has the potential to revolutionize the way we generate power and transform our relationship with the environment.
Fill in the blanks:
| charge | explore | research | benefit | relationship |
- The ______ between exercise and good health is well known, and it’s important to make physical activity a regular part of your routine.
- Please remember to ______ the remote control before using it; otherwise, it won’t work.
- My family loves to ______ different restaurants in the city and try new foods.
- Scientists do a lot of ______ to learn more about the environment and how to protect it.
- One of the ______ of learning a new language is being able to communicate with more people when you travel.