Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you name some examples of large animals? Which aspects of early human life are you most interested in? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spread /spred/ [verb] – to move or extend over an area or range The wildfire quickly spread across the forest, threatening nearby homes. chemical /KEM-i-kuhl/ [noun] – any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules The chemicals used in the laboratory must be handled with care. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a plan of action designed to…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a natural solar eclipse, and why does it occur? Why do scientists want to create an eclipse that lasts longer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomena /fi-NOM-uh-nuh/ [noun] – facts or events that can be observed and studied, often unusual or interesting Strange phenomena like glowing lights were seen in the night sky. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, or remarkable She showed extraordinary talent in playing the piano at a young age. alignment /uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the correct positioning or arrangement of things in a straight…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it would be like to live on another planet? If you could name a new planet, what would you call it and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interior /in-TEER-ee-er/ [noun] – the inside part of something She entered the interior of the cave to explore its wonders. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer or top part or layer of something They walked on the surface of the moon during the mission. molten /MOHL-tn/ [adjective] – melted by heat The molten metal was poured into molds…
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©Louise Leakey via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about early humans and their way of life? What can scientists learn from ancient footprints? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. identify /ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to recognize someone or something and say who or what they are The teacher helped the students identify the main idea of the story. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of communicating with or reacting to someone or something The interaction between the teacher and students was very friendly. locomotion /loh-kuh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun ] – the ability to move…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about marine research? What can researchers learn by studying the anatomy of marine animals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. specimen /SPES-uh-muhn/ [noun] – a sample of something, especially an animal or plant used for study The scientist collected a specimen of the rare plant. dissection /dih-SEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of cutting something apart, usually for scientific study The students carefully performed a dissection on the frog. marking /MAHR-king/ [noun] – a visible sign, symbol, or feature on something The dog had a distinct marking on…
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