Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What would you do if you found a snake in your backyard or neighborhood? If you could help scientists solve a big problem, what kind of problem would you want to work on? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deliberately /dih-LIB-er-it-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is planned or intended He deliberately chose a remote village for his vacation to avoid crowds. curiosity /kyoor-ee-OS-i-tee/ [noun] – a strong desire to learn or know something His curiosity about outer space led him to study astronomy. reaction /ree-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – a response…
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©ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean Institute via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a sea creature in real life? If so, where did you see it? If not, where would you like to see one? Do you know any animals that live deep in the ocean? If yes, which ones? If not, would you like to learn about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expedition /ek-spi-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a journey made for a particular purpose, especially for exploration The team went on an expedition to study sea animals. according to /uh-KOR-duhng/ [preposition] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever read or watched something about a science research project? If so, what was it about? If not, what would you like to learn more? Have you seen or read news about health problems in other countries? If so, what was the problem? If not, what kind of problems do you think they might have? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. project /PROJ-ekt/ [noun] – a planned piece of work with a goal The class started a new project about animals. treatment /TREET-muhnt/ [noun] – medical care for an…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of an animal called a bonobo? If so, what do you know about it? If not, what do you think it might look like? Do you know any animals that live in groups or families? If yes, what kind of animals are they? If no, what animals do you think might live in groups? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aggressive /uh-GRES-iv/ [adjective] – behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person The dog became aggressive when it saw another dog. relative /REL-uh-tiv/ [noun] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about whale sharks? Have you ever seen a picture or video of a whale shark? If so, where did you see it? If not, would you like to see one someday? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. marine /muh-REEN/ [adjective] – related to the sea or ocean The marine animals live deep in the ocean. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully The students observed birds in the park. technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the use of science to make new tools or machines…
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©(Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine life is like for an insect living in a big forest? Why do you think some animals are hard to find in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only one of its kind; special or unusual The artist has a unique style that makes her paintings easy to recognize. native /NEY-tiv/ [adjective] – belonging to a place by birth or origin The panda is native to China and lives in bamboo forests. survive /ser-VAHYV/ [verb]…
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