Intermediate

©Blue Origin via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What space events do people usually notice each year? Why do these events attract attention? Have planets lining up been reported before? Where were they seen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – far away in space or location Astronomers studied a distant object beyond the planets. rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or usual Interstellar objects are rare discoveries. noticeable /NOH-ti-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – easy to see or recognize The alignment was noticeable after sunset. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – developing in a calm and…
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©(Blue Origin via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What comes to mind when you think about traveling to space? If you could float without gravity for a short time, what would you like to do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spaceflight /SPEYS-flahyt/ [noun] – a journey into outer space The country planned a spaceflight to test new technology. suborbital /suhb-AWR-bi-tl/ [adjective] – related to a flight that goes into space but does not go around Earth The company tested a suborbital flight for research purposes. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – a line that shows where…
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©AP Photo/Abbie Parr Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How is AI used in everyday technology today? Where has AI already become common? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. organized /AWR-guh-nized/ [adjective] – planned in a careful way The company followed an organized launch plan. flexible /FLEK-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to change easily Flexible devices support different user needs. priority /pry-OR-i-tee/ [noun] – something most important Safety is a priority at airports. practical /PRAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – useful in real situations Practical solutions save time and money. direction /duh-REK-shuhn/ [noun] – way something is developing The project changed…
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