Intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about animals reacting during natural disasters? What animals have you heard of protecting others in times of danger? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earthquake /URTH-kweyk/ [noun] – a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often causing destruction The earthquake caused buildings to shake and cracks appeared in the ground. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or surprising in a way that is worth attention She made a remarkable discovery that changed the way we think about space. intelligence /in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the ability to learn, understand,…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Imagine you are a scientist. What kind of invention would you make to help people? What do you think is more important—trying something new to save a life or staying with only safe, known treatments? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. experimental /ik-sper-uh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – based on new ideas or methods and not yet proven The team is testing an experimental vaccine to stop the spread of the virus. shortage /SHAWR-tij/ [noun] – a lack of something needed The city faced a shortage of clean water after the storm. currently…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of someone who traveled to space? What do you know about their journey? What challenges do you think space travelers face when exploring outer space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. background /BAK-ground/ [noun] – the experience, knowledge, and education someone has that influences their current situation His background in art helped him become a successful painter. private /PRAHY-vit/ [adjective] – belonging to a particular person or organization and not shared with others They had a private conversation about their plans for the future. resource /REE-sawrs/ [noun]…
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©(9NOIRLab)/NSF/AURA/R. Proctor via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you discovered a strange object in space, what would you name it? Why do you think scientists want to study objects in space like asteroids? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spot /spot/ [verb] – to see or notice something, especially something that is not easy to see The hiker spotted a rare bird sitting quietly in the tree. asteroid belt /AS-tuh-roid belt/ [noun] – the area in space between Mars and Jupiter where many asteroids are found Scientists believe the spacecraft passed through part of…
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©João Zilhão via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the role of genetics in human evolution? What are some challenges scientists might face when using genetics to study ancient remains? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skeleton /SKEL-i-tn/ [noun] – the structure of bones that supports the body of a person or animal The archaeologist discovered a well-preserved skeleton of an ancient animal. proportion /pruh-PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – the size or amount of one thing compared to another The artist studied the proportions of the human body for her painting. characteristic /kar-ik-tuh-RIS-tik/…
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