Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited a museum with animal specimens? If so, what did you find interesting? If not, would you like to visit one? Do you think snakes are important for science? If yes, why? If not, what animals do you think are more important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transfer /trans-FUR/ [noun] – the process of moving something from one place to another The transfer of the books took all day. primarily /prahy-MAIR-uh-lee/ [adverb] – mainly This book is primarily written for beginners. acquisition /ak-wuh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine an asteroid looks like up close? Do you believe we will find signs of life on other planets one day? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. origin /AWR-i-jin/ [noun] – the beginning or source of something Scientists are studying the origin of ancient civilizations to understand how they developed. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding or learning something for the first time The discovery of a new species of fish in the deep ocean excited marine biologists. aspect /AS-pekt/ [noun] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could help protect an animal species, which one would you choose and why? What challenges do you think wild animals face when their habitats get smaller? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. variation /vair-ee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – a difference or change in the characteristics of something The chef experimented with a new variation of the traditional pasta recipe. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller in size, amount, or number The company had to cut costs as its profits began to shrink rapidly. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of…
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©Photo by Elizabeth Peters: https://www.bbg.org/article/a_rare_corpse_flower_blooms Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a rare flower bloom in real life? If yes, what did it look like? If not, would you like to see one? Do you know any flowers that have a strong or unusual smell? Why do you think they smell that way? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attract /uh-TRAKT/ [verb] – to make someone or something come to a place or be interested in something The bright flowers attract bees to the garden. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something that happens The…
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