Intermediate

Satellite tracking reveals secrets of young sea turtles

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could track an animal’s movements, which one would you choose and why? What are some ways humans can help animals that are endangered? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phase /feyz/ [noun] – a stage or period in a process of change or development The construction project is now in its final phase, and the building will be completed soon. current /KUR-uhnt/ [noun] – a movement of water, air, or electricity in a particular direction Strong ocean currents made it difficult for the fishermen to return to shore. conservation…
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Ancient 4,000-year-old canal network discovered in Belize reveals early environmental engineering by pre-Maya societies

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of canals being used to catch fish? If yes, where did you hear about it? If not, what other ways do people catch fish? Have you ever caught or eaten catfish? If yes, where was it? If not, what kind of fish have you tried? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sanctuary /SANGK-choo-er-ee/ [noun] – a place where people or animals are protected and safe The birds live in a sanctuary where they are safe from hunters. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] – a clear understanding of something The…
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University of Michigan becomes world’s largest holder of snake specimens after major donation

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever visited a museum with animal specimens? If so, what did you find interesting? If not, would you like to visit one? Do you think snakes are important for science? If yes, why? If not, what animals do you think are more important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transfer /trans-FUR/ [noun] – the process of moving something from one place to another The transfer of the books took all day. primarily /prahy-MAIR-uh-lee/ [adverb] – mainly This book is primarily written for beginners. acquisition /ak-wuh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act…
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Ancient Greece linked to world’s oldest lead pollution

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about pollution and how it affects the environment? What do you know about how mining affects the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contribution /kon-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – something that you give or do to help something be successful His contribution to the project helped it finish on time. contamination /kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something dirty or harmful by adding something bad The water was unsafe due to contamination from chemicals. archaeological /ahr-kee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to the study of ancient places and objects…
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Pug Rescue South Africa provides safe haven for abandoned dogs

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think are some challenges of having a pet? Why do you think it’s important to learn about a pet’s needs before adopting one? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abandoned /uh-BAN-duhnd/ [adjective] – left behind or given up on The shelter takes in abandoned cats that were left on the streets. volunteer /vol-uhn-TEER/ [noun] – a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it Many volunteers joined the beach cleanup to protect marine life. adoption /uh-DOP-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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Over 200 undersea quakes near Santorini prompt school closures and emergency measures

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think people should do to stay safe during an earthquake? If you had to prepare for an emergency, what three things would you bring with you? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tremor /TREM-er/ [noun] – a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or of the earth The ground had a small tremor after the earthquake. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – a group of people with official responsibility for a particular area of activity The school authority closed classes because of the storm. tourism /TOOR-iz-uhm/ [noun] –…
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Nutrition experts recommend healthy cooking methods

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your favorite way to cook vegetables? Why do you think some people don’t like vegetables? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nutrient /NOO-tree-uhnt/ [noun] – any substances in food that are necessary for growth, health, and energy The nutrients in fruits help boost the immune system and keep the body strong. absorb /ab-SAWRB/ [verb] – to take in or soak up a substance, often into a liquid, gas, or solid Plants absorb sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis. antioxidant /an-tee-OK-si-duhnt/ [noun] – a substance that helps protect cells from…
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NASA uncovers life’s building blocks in asteroid Bennu

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine an asteroid looks like up close? Do you believe we will find signs of life on other planets one day? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. origin /AWR-i-jin/ [noun] – the beginning or source of something Scientists are studying the origin of ancient civilizations to understand how they developed. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding or learning something for the first time The discovery of a new species of fish in the deep ocean excited marine biologists. aspect /AS-pekt/ [noun] –…
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Genetic diversity decreases and puts species at risk

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could help protect an animal species, which one would you choose and why? What challenges do you think wild animals face when their habitats get smaller? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. variation /vair-ee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – a difference or change in the characteristics of something The chef experimented with a new variation of the traditional pasta recipe. shrink /shringk/ [verb] – to become smaller in size, amount, or number The company had to cut costs as its profits began to shrink rapidly. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of…
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Rare Amorphophallus Gigas Blooms at Brooklyn Botanic Garden for first time since 2018

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©Photo by Elizabeth Peters: https://www.bbg.org/article/a_rare_corpse_flower_blooms Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a rare flower bloom in real life? If yes, what did it look like? If not, would you like to see one? Do you know any flowers that have a strong or unusual smell? Why do you think they smell that way? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attract /uh-TRAKT/ [verb] – to make someone or something come to a place or be interested in something The bright flowers attract bees to the garden. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something that happens The…
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