Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of an animal called a bonobo? If so, what do you know about it? If not, what do you think it might look like? Do you know any animals that live in groups or families? If yes, what kind of animals are they? If no, what animals do you think might live in groups? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aggressive /uh-GRES-iv/ [adjective] – behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person The dog became aggressive when it saw another dog. relative /REL-uh-tiv/ [noun] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about whale sharks? Have you ever seen a picture or video of a whale shark? If so, where did you see it? If not, would you like to see one someday? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. marine /muh-REEN/ [adjective] – related to the sea or ocean The marine animals live deep in the ocean. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully The students observed birds in the park. technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the use of science to make new tools or machines…
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©(Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine life is like for an insect living in a big forest? Why do you think some animals are hard to find in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only one of its kind; special or unusual The artist has a unique style that makes her paintings easy to recognize. native /NEY-tiv/ [adjective] – belonging to a place by birth or origin The panda is native to China and lives in bamboo forests. survive /ser-VAHYV/ [verb]…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine a sea turtle’s journey in the ocean looks like? If you could create one rule to protect animals, what would it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recover /ri-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to return to a normal or better state after a difficult situation The economy is starting to recover after the long recession. illegal /ih-LEE-guhl/ [adjective] – not allowed by law Selling these products without a license is illegal in many countries. destruction /dih-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of damaging something so badly that it no…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever felt tired during class because of not sleeping enough? If so, what did you do? If not, how do you stay rested? Do you use a phone or watch shows before sleeping? If so, does it make you sleep late? If not, what do you do instead? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adolescent /ad-l-ES-uhnt/ [noun] – a young person who is developing into an adult The adolescent joined a school club to meet new friends. delay /dih-LEY/ [verb] – to make something happen at a later time…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about animals reacting during natural disasters? What animals have you heard of protecting others in times of danger? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earthquake /URTH-kweyk/ [noun] – a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often causing destruction The earthquake caused buildings to shake and cracks appeared in the ground. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or surprising in a way that is worth attention She made a remarkable discovery that changed the way we think about space. intelligence /in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the ability to learn, understand,…
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