Intermediate

Over 12,000 chicks found in Delaware postal truck

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen animals suffer because of hot weather? If yes, what did you see? If no, what do you think might happen to animals in very hot weather? Have you ever visited a place where animals were rescued? If so, what animals were there? If not, would you like to visit one? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [adjective] – very strong or severe The desert has extreme heat during the day. across /uh-KRAWS/ [preposition] – from one side to the other of something He walked across…
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Indian author and translator win International Booker Prize for regional short stories

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you know the name of a book author? If so, what kind of books does that author write? If not, would you like to read books by different authors? Why or why not? Do you think authors help people learn new things? If yes, what book helped you learn something? If not, how do you prefer to learn new things instead? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. regional /REE-juh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to a particular region of a country or the world The regional food festival showed dishes from every…
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World Bee Day marks urgent need to protect bee populations

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could help one animal or insect, which would you choose? Why? Do you think insects are important in nature? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – a decrease or reduction in number, amount, or quality There has been a sharp decline in the number of students attending evening classes. express /ik-SPRES/ [verb] – to show or communicate a thought, feeling, or opinion Many parents express concern about the quality of school lunches. insecticide /in-SEK-tuh-sahyd/ [noun] – a chemical substance made and used…
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Capuchin monkeys show unusual behavior in Panama

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have animals ever acted strangely in front of you? If so, what did the animal do? If not, what strange behavior would surprise you? Do you know animals that take care of babies that are not their own? If so, what animals are they? If not, why might animals do that? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. behavior /bih-HEYV-yer / [noun] – the way a person or animal acts or does things The dog’s friendly behavior made everyone smile. record /ri-KAWRD/ [verb] – to keep information about something, often using a…
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Severe drought dries up ancient water source supplying Damascus

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever experienced a time when water was not available at home? If so, what did you do? If not, what would you do if it happened? Have you ever heard of a city or country having a water shortage? If so, what do you remember about it? If not, where do you think it could happen? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough of something The town had a food shortage after the storm. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun ]…
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$800,000 in dimes scattered after truck overturns on Texas Highway, raising concerns over cargo security

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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/ [adverb] – close to a particular time, number, or size but not exact The game starts at approximately 7 p.m. crash /krash/ [noun] – an accident in which a vehicle hits something The bus…
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Study identifies biomarkers linked to ultraprocessed food intake

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If someone told you to stop eating your favorite food, how would you feel? Why? Do you think science can help people choose better food? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. urine /YOOR-in/ [noun] – the yellow liquid waste that comes out of the body through the bladder The doctor asked the patient to give a urine sample for testing. diabetes /dahy-uh-BEE-tis/ [noun] – a disease in which the body cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood Eating too much sugar over time may increase…
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Health experts urge stronger surveillance as bird flu cases decline in humans

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©(AP Photo/Andres Kudacki, file) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why might some people be afraid to go to the doctor or hospital? What do you think are some good ways to stop a virus from spreading? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sharply /SHAARP-lee/ [adverb] – suddenly and by a large amount Tourist visits to the island fell sharply following the volcanic eruption. dairy /DAIR-ee/ [adjective] – related to milk or products made from milk She avoids dairy foods because of a lactose intolerance. deportation /dee-pawr-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of forcing someone to leave a…
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New family movies to premiere in summer 2025

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you watched a family movie with your family? If so, what was the title? If not, what kind of movie would you like to watch with your family? Do you know a movie that is also a cartoon or animation? If so, what is it about? If not, do you think cartoons can be made into real movies? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awaited /uh-WAY-tuhd/ [adjective] – expected and wanted The most awaited concert of the year happened last night. version /VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – a particular form of something…
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Study reveals complex hand use of early human ancestors through 3D fossil analysis in Africa

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a fossil in a museum or a book? If so, what kind of fossil was it? If not, would you like to see one? Do you know how scientists study bones from long ago? If so, how do they do it? If not, what do you think they do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. species /SPEE-sheez/ [noun] – a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce young animals or plants The zoo has many bird species from around the world. method /METH-uhd/…
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