Tag Archive: Science & Technology – Intermediate

©NASA via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do telescopes help scientists study? What examples can be given? Why do scientists explore space? What benefits can be mentioned? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. improve /im-PROOV/ [verb] – to make something better New data helped improve space research results. major /MEY-jer/ [adjective] – very important or serious The project is a major step in astronomy. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions to achieve something The process involves studying light patterns. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully Scientists observe galaxies using telescopes. measure…
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©Sam Lott/NASA via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a rocket fueling test? Why is it done before launch? What dangers can fuel leaks cause? How can engineers reduce these risks? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. concern /kuhn-SERNS/ [noun] – worries or problems Safety concerns delayed the test schedule. process /PRAH-ses/ [noun] – series of actions Fueling is a slow process. procedure /pruh-SEE-jerz/ [noun] – official methods New procedures improved safety. importance /im-POR-tns/ [noun] – value or significance The test showed the importance of preparation. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important The test…
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©New England Wildlife Center via AP Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What animals are seen near your home in Winter? What should be done when an animal looks sick or hurt? Who should be called? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncommon /uhn-KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – not usual or often seen Uncommon animal sightings increase during extreme weather. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry about a problem Officials shared concern about exotic pet releases. damage /DAM-ij/ [noun] – physical harm or injury Cold weather caused damage to the lizard’s body. monitoring /MON-i-ter-ing/ [noun] – careful…
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©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When you hear the word “robot,” what kind of robot do you imagine? Would you feel comfortable having a robot in your home or school? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. humanoid /HYOO-muh-noid/ [adjective] – having a shape or form similar to a human The game featured a humanoid character with arms and legs. padded /PAD-id/ [adjective] – covered with soft material for protection or comfort The chair had a padded seat for long meetings. adjustable /uh-JUHS-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be changed to…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you used a device to track sleep? What did you notice about your sleep? Do people trust health apps? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to roughly calculate an amount The device estimates sleep duration. confidence /KON-fi-duhns/ [noun] – trust in something Users show confidence in trackers. limitation /lim-i-TAY-shuhn/ [noun] – a restriction or weakness Accuracy is a major limitation. anxious /ANGK-shuhs/ [adjective] – feeling worried or nervous Some users feel anxious about scores. valuable /VAL-yuh-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – useful or important The…
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©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. When you hear about animals from the past, what kinds of places do you imagine they lived in? Why do you think people are interested in learning about animals that lived hundreds of years ago? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remain /ri-MEYN/ [noun] – what is left of something after it has ended or been destroyed Scientists studied the remains of an ancient tool found near the river. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something in its original condition The museum works hard…
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©(NASA via AP) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think is difficult about living in space? What kind of support do you think astronauts need in space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evacuation /ih-vak-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of moving people away from a dangerous place The storm warning led to the evacuation of homes near the coast. timeline /TAHYM-lahyn/ [noun] – a planned schedule of events The project timeline changed after new rules were announced. reentry /ree-EN-tree/ [noun] – the act of returning to a place The athlete planned a reentry into…
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©(AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do you feel when technology helps you with work or study tasks? In your opinion, what is a good way to use technology without depending on it too much? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. adoption /uh-DOP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of starting to use something new The adoption of online registration reduced long lines at the office. misuse /mis-YOOZ/ [noun] – the incorrect or harmful use of something The misuse of company data may lead to disciplinary action. integrity /in-TEG-ri-tee/ [noun] – honesty and strong…
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©(AP Photo/John Locher) Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What technology do you use at home every day? How does technology help you in your daily life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. privacy /PRAHY-vuh-see/ [noun] – the state of being free from unwanted attention or information sharing The company updated its policy to improve customer privacy. wasteful /WEYST-fuhl/ [adjective] – using more resources than necessary The report described the old lighting system as wasteful. reliability /ri-lahy-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to work correctly and consistently The safety test focused on the reliability of the new train…
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Pre-reading Questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kinds of things do dogs usually learn from people? Do you think animals can understand words, or only actions? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. command /kuh-MAND/ [noun] – an instruction that tells someone or something what to do The teacher gave a clear command before the students began the test. overcome /oh-ver-KUHM/ [verb] – to successfully deal with a problem or difficulty The athlete trained hard to overcome a serious injury. occur /uh-KUR/ [verb] – to happen Power cuts often occur during strong storms. insight /IN-sahyt/ [noun] –…
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