Intermediate

©NASA via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do telescopes help scientists study? What examples can be given? Why do scientists explore space? What benefits can be mentioned? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better New data helped improve space research results. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – very important or serious The project is a major step in astronomy. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions to achieve something The process involves studying light patterns. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully Scientists observe galaxies using telescopes. measure…
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©Sam Lott/NASA via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a rocket fueling test? Why is it done before launch? What dangers can fuel leaks cause? How can engineers reduce these risks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. concern /kuhn-SERNS/ [noun] – worries or problems Safety concerns delayed the test schedule. process /PRAH-ses/ [noun] – series of actions Fueling is a slow process. procedure /pruh-SEE-jerz/ [noun] – official methods New procedures improved safety. importance /im-POR-tns/ [noun] – value or significance The test showed the importance of preparation. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important The test…
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©New England Wildlife Center via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals are seen near your home in Winter? What should be done when an animal looks sick or hurt? Who should be called? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncommon /uhn-KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – not usual or often seen Uncommon animal sightings increase during extreme weather. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry about a problem Officials shared concern about exotic pet releases. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – physical harm or injury Cold weather caused damage to the lizard’s body. monitoring /MON-i-ter-ing/ [noun] – careful…
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©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When you hear the word “robot,” what kind of robot do you imagine? Would you feel comfortable having a robot in your home or school? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. humanoid /HYOO-muh-noid/ [adjective] – having a shape or form similar to a human The game featured a humanoid character with arms and legs. padded /PAD-id/ [adjective] – covered with soft material for protection or comfort The chair had a padded seat for long meetings. adjustable /uh-JUHS-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be changed to…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you used a device to track sleep? What did you notice about your sleep? Do people trust health apps? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to roughly calculate an amount The device estimates sleep duration. confidence /KON-fi-duhns/ [noun] – trust in something Users show confidence in trackers. limitation /lim-i-TAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a restriction or weakness Accuracy is a major limitation. anxious /ANGK-shuhs/ [adjective] – feeling worried or nervous Some users feel anxious about scores. valuable /VAL-yuh-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – useful or important The…
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