Intermediate

Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to rival Wikipedia

Elon

©(NewsNation) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are some good and bad things about getting information from the internet? What do you think could happen if computers or AI start writing articles instead of people? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] – a type of website or system that allows people to share or use information and services Many students use online platforms to study foreign languages. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support or encourage something to happen, grow, or become more popular The campaign promotes the importance of recycling to protect the…
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New research shows dinosaurs thrived before asteroid impact

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think scientists study animals that lived a very long time ago? How would you feel if scientists discovered a living dinosaur today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. debate /dih-BEYT/ [verb] – to discuss a topic where people have different opinions Students debated if online learning is better than studying in a classroom. impact /IM-pakt/ [noun] – the strong effect or result of one thing hitting or affecting another The storm had a big impact on the city’s power supply. mineral /MIN-er-uhl/ [noun] – a natural substance found…
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Golden snub-nosed monkeys join panda diplomacy

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©(Pairi Daiza via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel when you see animals in zoos? If your country could send an animal as a symbol of friendship, which animal would you choose and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. relation /ri-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the way in which two or more people, groups, or countries behave toward and deal with each other Cultural relations between the two cities help promote friendship and understanding. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of nature, animals, or other valuable resources so that they are not lost…
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Cuicuilco archaeological site in Mexico City highlights ancient civilization’s cultural continuity through INAH tours

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©AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited an ancient historical site or museum? If so, what was the most interesting thing you saw? If not, what kind of historical place would you like to visit? Do you know any famous pyramids or archaeological sites around the world? If so, where are they located? If not, which country would you like to explore to see one? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed The museum displays notable paintings from ancient times. insightful…
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Study supports pain relief through music in medical settings

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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think a room feels like with music and without music? If you could create music to help people feel better, what instruments would you choose? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ukulele /yoo-kuh-LEY-lee/ [noun] – a small guitar-like musical instrument with four strings At the beach party, someone played the ukulele while others sang along. painkiller /PEYN-kil-er/ [noun] – medicine that reduces or stops pain The dentist gave the patient painkillers after removing the tooth. activate /AK-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to make something start working…
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Nobel Prize 2025 honors global achievements in science and humanity

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about the Nobel Prize? What kind of discoveries or studies do you think can change the world? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important The school is prestigious because many famous people studied there. modesty /MOD-uh-stee/ [noun] – the quality of not talking about or being proud of your achievements or abilities Her modesty impressed everyone when she won the competition. thorough /THUR-oh/ [adjective] – careful and complete in every way The teacher made…
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Scientists win Nobel Prize in chemistry for creating gas-trapping molecular structures

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©(Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of global problems do you think scientists are trying to solve today? If you could invent something to help the Earth, what would it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chemistry /KEM-uh-stree/ [noun] – the science that studies substances and how they change when mixed or combined She wants to study chemistry in college to become a scientist. structure /STRUHK-cher/ [noun] – something that has been built or arranged in a particular way Many modern structures are made of glass and steel….
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Plant-based diets gain attention for their health and environmental benefits

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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of food do you usually eat at home? What do you think makes food healthy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nonprofit /non-PROF-it/ [adjective] – not intended to make a profit; working to help people or support a cause instead of earning money She volunteers for a nonprofit school that provides free education to children. promote /pruh-MOHT/ [verb] – to support or encourage the growth, development, or spread of something The government launched a program to promote recycling in all public schools. flavor /FLEY-ver/ [noun] – the taste of…
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Giant pumpkin in New York highlights human ingenuity in horticulture

Giant Pumpkin

©(AP Photo/Shelby Lum) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think helps plants grow well? If you could grow any giant fruit or vegetable, what would you choose and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fertilizer /FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a substance added to soil to help plants grow The farmer used organic fertilizer to help his tomatoes grow bigger. compete /kuhm-PEET/ [verb] – to try to win or be better than others Students compete in a science contest to show their projects. nutrient /NOO-tree-uhnt/ [noun] – a substance in food or soil that helps…
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Scientists call for global diet shift to protect health and the planet

fruits and vegies

Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of food make you feel healthy or give you energy? What are some simple things people can do to waste less food at home? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. planetary /PLAN-i-ter-ee/ [adjective] – relating to or affecting the whole planet Earth The summit focused on planetary challenges such as pollution and deforestation. legume /LEG-yoom/ [noun] – a plant such as a bean, pea, or lentil whose seed is eaten as food Farmers grew legumes like beans and lentils to improve soil quality. cardiovascular /kahr-dee-oh-VAS-kyuh-ler/ [adjective] – relating to…
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