Pre-reading questions:
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- What makes a movie exciting or fun for you to watch?
- What kind of movie do you enjoy more: action, adventure, or science fiction? Why?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- consequence /KON-si-kwens/
- T-rex /TEE-REKS/
- director /dih-REK-ter/
- thrill /thril/
- original /uh-RIJ-uh-nl/
[noun] – a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient
He forgot his homework, and the consequence was a lower grade.
[noun] – a large, strong dinosaur with sharp teeth, short arms, and a big head
The T-Rex had very strong legs and sharp teeth.
[noun] – a person who is in charge of making a movie or play
The director told the actors how to act in the scene.
[noun] – a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant
Riding the roller coaster gave me a big thrill.
[adjective] – being the first version of something, not a copy
This is the original painting, not a copy.
Article reading:
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A new science fiction movie called Jurassic World Rebirth opened in cinemas on July 2, 2025. The film takes place five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion. The story is set on the original island where dinosaurs were first made. Two experts, played by Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali, are hired by a pharmaceutical company to get live dinosaur DNA. Their mission is to find DNA from three giant species—Quetzalcoatlus, Mosasaurus, and Titanosaurus—to help make new medicine for heart problems. The company says this could improve cardiovascular treatment. Some scenes were filmed in Thailand and show captivating places like waterfalls and cliffs. These views also match the film’s message about the consequences of changing nature.
The movie mixes action, science fiction, and deeper messages. A museum paleontologist in the film warns that working with dinosaur genes can be dangerous. In a surprise scene, the film shows that genetically changed dinosaurs still live on the island, which adds a sinister twist to the story. The dinosaurs, including a big T-Rex and new mixed species, were made using powerful CGI to look more monstrous and real. Movie critics said the director Gareth Edwards and writer David Koepp did a commendable job in bringing back the thrill of the original 1993 film. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 133 minutes.
The movie mixes action, science fiction, and deeper messages. A museum paleontologist in the film warns that working with dinosaur genes can be dangerous. In a surprise scene, the film shows that genetically changed dinosaurs still live on the island, which adds a sinister twist to the story. The dinosaurs, including a big T-Rex and new mixed species, were made using powerful CGI to look more monstrous and real. Movie critics said the director Gareth Edwards and writer David Koepp did a commendable job in bringing back the thrill of the original 1993 film. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 133 minutes.
Comprehension questions
I will read each question. Then, please answer them based on the article.
- What is the name of the new science fiction movie?
- When did the movie open in cinemas?
- Where does the story take place in the movie?
- Who plays the two experts in the movie?
- Why are the experts hired by the pharmaceutical company?
Discussion questions
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- Have you ever watched a movie with dinosaurs in it? If so, what did you like about it? If not, what do you think would be fun about it?
- Have you ever visited a place with waterfalls or cliffs? If so, where was it? If not, would you like to see one?
- Do you agree that mixing science with action makes movies more exciting?
- Why do some movies use real places like Thailand instead of computer images?
- Why do people enjoy watching movies about dangerous animals like dinosaurs?