Intermediate

Polar vortex drives Florida manatees to seek warm waters amid ongoing conservation challenges

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you think of any places where freezing temperatures are common? What happens to plants and animals in these places? Have you experienced very cold weather before? If so, what did you do to stay warm? If not, how would you prepare? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily hurt, influenced, or attacked The small bird was vulnerable to predators in the open field. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary; very serious It is critical to wear a helmet while riding a…
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Bird flu in raw milk leads to cat deaths in California

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you think people decide what is safe for their pets to eat? How would you feel if something happened to your pet because of food or drink you gave them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hospitalize /HOS-pi-tl-ahyz/ [verb] – to provide medical treatment or care to someone in a hospital The patient was hospitalized after a serious car accident. recall /ri-KAWL/ [verb] – to officially remove a product from the market due to safety concerns The restaurant recalled the contaminated batches of meat after safety concerns arose. cause…
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People keep balance to stay healthy as they age

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you imagine your life might change as you grow older? What do you think is the most important factor in staying healthy as we age? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary Good communication is crucial in maintaining a healthy relationship. injury /IN-juh-ree/ [noun] – harm or damage to the body caused by an accident or attack He had multiple injuries after the car accident but is now recovering. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to evaluate or judge the nature or ability of…
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Culinary innovations and global flavors shape food trends in 2025

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of flavors do you enjoy in your everyday meals? Have you ever heard of “functional foods”? What do you think they might be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual, or special in some way The museum features a unique collection of ancient artifacts. influence /IN-floo-uhns/ [noun] – the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this The artist’s style was shaped…
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Neuralink advances brain-computer interface technology, successfully implants devices in three people

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about machines being connected to human brains? Why do you think scientists are working on linking brains to machines? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confirm /kuhn-FURM/ [verb] – to state or show that something is definitely true or correct The teacher confirmed that the test would be on Friday. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something The nurse explained the procedure before giving the injection. technique /tek-NEEK/ [noun] – a way of doing an activity…
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Archaeologists uncover mummy tattoos using lasers

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©(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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Wildfires in Los Angeles disrupt entertainment industry and cause severe damage

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about wildfires and how they spread? How might technology help firefighters in dangerous situations? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or action to solve a problem or improve a situation The school started an initiative to clean up the local park. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say that something is caused by something else Experts attribute the success of the project to teamwork. technological /tek-nuh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to or using technology Technological advancements have made our lives more convenient….
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COVID-19 transforms the world and challenges public health

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How did the pandemic change your daily life or routine? What do you imagine it would be like to live through a pandemic in a different country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unequal /uhn-EE-kwuhl/ [adjective] – not fair or evenly distributed Unequal access to education has created a significant gap between urban and rural areas. expose /ik-SPOHZ/ [verb] – to reveal or make something known, often something hidden or harmful The investigation exposed corruption within the organization, shocking the public. immunity /ih-MYOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – protection against a disease or infection,…
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NASA proposes cost-effective plan for Mars sample return

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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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Freshwater biodiversity faces crisis and demands urgent conservation

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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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