Intermediate

Florida approves first black bear hunt proposal in a decade

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think some animals might come into cities or towns? What do you think people should do if a wild animal comes near their home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. encounter /en-KOUN-ter/ [noun] – unexpected or sudden meetings, often involving conflict or danger There were several encounters between hikers and mountain lions in the park last year. incident /IN-si-duhnt/ [noun] – an event, usually unexpected, that may be dangerous or cause concern Several incidents of flooding were recorded after the heavy rain. lottery /LOT-uh-ree/ [noun] – a system…
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Florida swim school launches life-saving classes for children with autism

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen or joined a swimming class for children? If so, what activities did the children do? If not, what do you think they learn? Do you know anyone who learns things more slowly or in a different way? If so, how do teachers help that person? If not, what do you think would help? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. essential /uh-SEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – necessary or needed Water is essential for life. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics,…
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Delta flight returns to Atlanta after smoke fills cabin

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© AP Photo/David Goldman, file Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever been on an airplane before? If so, what was the experience like? If not, would you like to fly one day? Do you know what happens if there is smoke inside a building or vehicle? If so, what should people do? If not, what do you think is the best action? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. firefighter /FAHYUHR-fahy-ter/ [noun] – a person whose job is to stop fires The firefighter helped people leave the burning building safely. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – very…
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Revitalization project enhances historic Planting Fields Arboretum in New York

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©David Almeida via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited a garden with a special design? If so, what made it special? If not, what would you like to see in one? Do you know any place that changed its garden design to help nature? If yes, what changes were made? If not, what changes do you think would help nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. designer /dih-ZAHY-ner/ [noun] – a person who plans how something will look or work The dress was made by a famous designer from Italy. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/…
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Experimental gene-editing therapy saves baby with rare disorder

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©(Chloe Dawson/Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could create a medicine to cure any illness, what illness would you choose? Why? Why do you think it’s important to try new ideas in science, even if they don’t always work? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. experimental /ik-sper-uh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – used for testing; not yet proven to work perfectly An experimental drug was tested on a small group of people. newborn /NOO-BAWRN/ [noun] – a baby that was born recently The hospital has a special room for newborns. transplant /TRANS-plant/…
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Clownfish shrink to survive ocean heat waves, study finds

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is one animal you find interesting or strange? Why do you feel that way? Do you like learning about how animals survive in nature? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller in size Clothes can shrink in hot water if you wash them the wrong way. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch something carefully to learn or understand it Scientists observed the birds to learn about their flying habits. severe /suh-VEER/ [adjective] – very serious or bad The town was…
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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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