Tag Archive: science & technology – intermediate

New species discovered in Peru’s Amazon highlight urgent need for conservation

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©Conservation International/photo by Trond Larsen/Handout via REUTERS Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine it would be like to discover a new species of animal? If you could explore any place in the world, where would you go and what would you hope to find? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diverse /dih-VURS/ [adjective] – including many different types of people or things The library offers a diverse collection of books, including fiction, science, and history. trap /trap/ [noun] – a device or setup used to catch or capture something Hunters set traps in…
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NEWBrew introduces recycled beer as a solution to global water challenges

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©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How do people in your country save water? If you could invent something to help with water shortages, what would it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. showcase /SHOH-keys/ [verb] – to display or present something for others to see The company showcased its new product at the trade show. batch /bach/ [noun] – a group or collection of things or people considered together The bakery prepares fresh batches of bread every morning. ensure /en-SHOOR/ [verb] – to make certain that something will happen or be the…
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Neanderthal genes shape modern humans

©REUTERS/Nikola Solic/File Photo Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What aspects of early human life interest you? How did early humans affect the environment, and how does this still impact us today? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. biological /bahy-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to biology or living organisms The biological processes in plants are essential for photosynthesis. anthropological /an-thruh-puh-LAA-juh-kl/ [adjective] – relating to anthropology, the study of humans, human behavior, and societies The anthropological research revealed insights into ancient civilizations. metabolism /muh-TAB-uh-liz-uhm/ [noun] – the chemical processes within a living organism that maintain life Changes in metabolism…
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Louisiana’s $330 million initiative aims to revitalize Maurepas Swamp, protect wildlife, and coastal ecosystems

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are swamps, and where are they usually found? Why are swamps important to the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. migratory /MAHY-gruh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – moving from one place to another at different times of the year Many migratory birds fly south in the winter. ecological /ee-kuh-LAA-juh-kl/ [adjective] – relating to the relationships between living things and their environment Cutting down forests causes serious ecological problems. nutrient /NOO-tree-uhnt/ [noun] – substances that plants, animals, and people need to grow and stay healthy Vegetables provide important nutrients for our bodies. rejuvenate…
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U.S. proposes federal protection for monarch butterflies amid declining populations

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Do you like butterflies? Why or why not? Have you heard about the decline in monarch butterfly populations? Why are their numbers going down? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dramatic /druh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – having a strong or great effect; striking or intense The play had a dramatic ending that surprised everyone. challenge /CHAL-inj/ [noun] – a difficult task or situation that requires effort Climbing the mountain was a real challenge for the team. proposed /pruh-POHZD/ [adjective] – suggested for consideration or approval The proposed park in the neighborhood would provide…
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NASA delays next Artemis moon mission to 2026

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why is the moon important for life on Earth? What are some interesting myths or stories you know about the Moon? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. capsule /KAP-suhl/ [noun] – a small, sealed container used to hold or transport something, especially in space travel. The astronaut placed the research samples in a secure capsule before returning to Earth. detailed /dih-TEYLD/ [adjective] – involving many careful details The detailed report included all the necessary data for the investigation. upgrade /UHP-greyd/ [noun] – an improvement in something The hotel is undergoing upgrades…
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First humans across North America reveal mammoths dominate their Ice Age diet

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you name some examples of large animals? Which aspects of early human life are you most interested in? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spread /spred/ [verb] – to move or extend over an area or range The wildfire quickly spread across the forest, threatening nearby homes. chemical /KEM-i-kuhl/ [noun] – any basic substance that is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules The chemicals used in the laboratory must be handled with care. strategy /STRAT-i-jee/ [noun] – a plan of action designed to…
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European satellites launched from India to create artificial solar eclipses for groundbreaking solar research

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is a natural solar eclipse, and why does it occur? Why do scientists want to create an eclipse that lasts longer? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomena /fi-NOM-uh-nuh/ [noun] – facts or events that can be observed and studied, often unusual or interesting Strange phenomena like glowing lights were seen in the night sky. extraordinary /ik-STRAWR-dn-er-ee/ [adjective] – very unusual, special, or remarkable She showed extraordinary talent in playing the piano at a young age. alignment /uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – the correct positioning or arrangement of things in a straight…
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Scientific findings highlight Venus’s dry origins

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think it would be like to live on another planet? If you could name a new planet, what would you call it and why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interior /in-TEER-ee-er/ [noun] – the inside part of something She entered the interior of the cave to explore its wonders. surface /SUR-fis/ [noun] – the outer or top part or layer of something They walked on the surface of the moon during the mission. molten /MOHL-tn/ [adjective] – melted by heat The molten metal was poured into molds…
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1.5-million-year-old footprints in Kenya reveal key insights into early human ancestors’ behavior and locomotion

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©Louise Leakey via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about early humans and their way of life? What can scientists learn from ancient footprints? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. identify /ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to recognize someone or something and say who or what they are The teacher helped the students identify the main idea of the story. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of communicating with or reacting to someone or something The interaction between the teacher and students was very friendly. locomotion /loh-kuh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun ] – the ability to move…
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