Intermediate

©(Michael Pittman via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think tattoos were used for in ancient times? If you had the chance to learn about an ancient civilization, what would you want to discover about their culture? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. non-invasive /non-in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – relating to any medical test or treatment that does not cut the skin or enter any of the body spaces The new non-invasive procedure helped doctors diagnose the problem without any surgery. artistry /AHR-ti-stree/ [noun] – great skill in creating or performing something, such as in…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could create a robot to explore space, what special features would it have? What challenges do you think scientists face when working on missions to other planets? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small part or quantity of something that shows what the whole is like The laboratory analyzed water samples to check for contamination. response /ri-SPONS/ [noun] – a reaction to something The mayor’s response to the flood crisis was swift and effective. alternative /awl-TUR-nuh-tiv/ [noun] – a choice or option available as…
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©Michel Roggo/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think some species of animals are at risk of disappearing? What do you think are the most important things we should do to protect nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. threat /thret/ [noun] – danger or risk Natural disasters are among the biggest threats to public safety. dam /dam/ [noun] – a structure built to hold back water, often to create a storage area The dam was built to prevent flooding in the valley. water extraction /WOT-er ik-STRAK-shuhn/ [noun phrase] – the…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could travel back in time to the age of dinosaurs, what would you want to see? Why do you think scientists are still interested in dinosaurs, even though they don’t exist anymore? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. footprint /FOOT-print/ [noun] – mark or impression left by a foot or feet The muddy footprints led straight to the front door. scientifically /sai-uhn-TI-fi-kuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to science, or uses the methods of science The new drug was scientifically tested before being approved for use. excavation…
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©REUTERS/Sebin Choi Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could invent a device to help someone, what would it do? How do you think people feel when they overcome a challenge with the help of technology? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paraplegic /par-uh-PLEE-jik/ [adjective] – unable to move or feel the legs or lower part of the body As a paraplegic individual, he uses a wheelchair to move around. navigate /NAV-i-geyt/ [verb] – to find a way or direct a course, often using a map or other tools Pilots must be trained to navigate through…
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