Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you ever seen something strange happen on the road? If so, what happened? If not, what would surprise you on the road?
- Have you ever heard a news story about a road accident? If so, where did it happen? If not, where do you think accidents often happen?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- approximately /uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/
- crash /krash/
- scatter /SKAT-er/
- collect /kuh-LEKT/
- injury /IN-juh-ree/
[adverb] – close to a particular time, number, or size but not exact
The game starts at approximately 7 p.m.
[noun] – an accident in which a vehicle hits something
The bus crash happened near the school.
[verb] – to throw things over a wide area
She scattered seeds in the garden.
[verb] – to bring things together from different places
He collects stamps from many countries.
[noun] – physical harm or damage to someone’s body
She had a leg injury after the fall.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
A tractor-trailer transporting around $800,000 in dimes overturned at approximately 5:30 a.m. on June 29, 2025, in Alvord, Texas. The crash caused millions of coins to scatter across the southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 287. The Texas Department of Public Safety stated that the truck veered off the road and turned over after overcorrecting. The accident led to a partial road closure that lasted until 7 p.m. the same day. Emergency workers used shovels, vacuums, and even their hands to collect the coins. Two people were taken to a hospital, but their injuries were not serious. The town, located about 80 miles from Dallas, received national attention after the extraordinary incident.
The truck was linked to Western Distributing Transportation Corporation, a company known for carrying high-value goods in armored vehicles. The U.S. Mint, which makes coins like dimes, has not yet commented. Experts described the event as logistically difficult and economically damaging. The accident raised concerns about the vulnerability of transporting large amounts of money by road. It also showed the need for strong contingency plans and resilience in moving important cargo. The cleanup took hours and caused long delays, showing how even small items like coins can create big problems when accidents happen.
The truck was linked to Western Distributing Transportation Corporation, a company known for carrying high-value goods in armored vehicles. The U.S. Mint, which makes coins like dimes, has not yet commented. Experts described the event as logistically difficult and economically damaging. The accident raised concerns about the vulnerability of transporting large amounts of money by road. It also showed the need for strong contingency plans and resilience in moving important cargo. The cleanup took hours and caused long delays, showing how even small items like coins can create big problems when accidents happen.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- What time did the truck crash happen?
- Where did the crash happen?
- What was the truck carrying?
- What happened after the crash?
- How did workers collect the coins?
Discussion questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
- Have you ever seen a big accident on the road? If so, what did you see? If not, what would you do in that case?
- Have you ever helped someone in an emergency? If so, what did you do? If not, how would you feel helping?
- Do you agree that accidents can happen at any time?
- Why do you think coins can cause big problems during a road accident?
- Why is it important to have a plan when transporting money?