Pre-reading questions:
- Are you familiar with white-water rafting?
- Would you like to go on a white-water rafting adventure?
Vocabulary:
- major /MEY-jer/
- transform /trans-FAWRM/
- unique /yoo-NEEK/
- protection /pruh-TEK-shuhn/
- exceptional /ik-SEP-shuh-nl/
[adjective] – more important, bigger, or more serious than others of the same type
The company made a major announcement about its plans for expansion.
[verb] – to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved
The caterpillar transformed into a beautiful butterfly.
[adjective] – being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual, or special in some way
Each snowflake is unique, with its own intricate pattern.
[noun] – the act of protecting or state of being protected
The use of encryption technology ensures the protection of sensitive information.
[adjective] – much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc.
The gymnast’s performance was exceptional, earning her a perfect score.
Article reading:
True or False:
- Abu Dhabi is the capital of Saudi Arabia.
- Abu Dhabi is planning to introduce a white-water rafting attraction in Al Ain.
- The white-water river in Al Ain will be a man-made attraction.
- The white-water river in Al Ain will be located in western Abu Dhabi.
- The project aims to diversify Abu Dhabi’s tourism offerings.
Fill in the blanks:
major | transform | unique | protection | exceptional |
- It is essential to implement security measures to ensure the ___________ of sensitive data.
- The artist’s style is ___________ and stands out among other contemporary painters.
- The new software has the potential to ___________ the way businesses operate and streamline their processes.
- The company made a ___________ breakthrough in the field of renewable energy.
- The team delivered an ___________ performance, exceeding expectations and achieving outstanding results.