Tag Archive: science & technology – intermediate

©ADAI/University of Coimbra Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are the main challenges faced by firefighters when combating wildfires, and how can drones potentially address those challenges? What are the benefits of using drones equipped with thermal imaging cameras in wildfire scenarios? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preserve /pri-ZURV/ [verb] – to keep something as it is, especially in order to prevent it from decaying or being damaged or destroyed It is important to preserve our natural resources, such as trees and water, to ensure a clean and healthy environment for future generations. spread /spred/…
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©NYU Langone Health Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is your understanding of the term ‘fertility preservation’? What are some reasons why individuals might choose to delay starting a family? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in size, value, or importance The store had a substantial amount of fresh fruit and vegetables on display. procedure /pruh-SEE-jer/ [noun] – a set of actions that is the official or accepted way of doing something The dentist explained the procedure to the patient before starting the treatment. decline /dih-KLAHYN/ [noun] – when something becomes…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. How would you describe AI (artificial intelligence) in your own words, based on your understanding? In what areas or fields do we commonly use AI? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distant /DIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – far away The finish line of the marathon seemed distant, motivating the runners to push harder. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to show that something is very important or worth giving attention to Anna’s passionate speech emphasizes the need for immediate action on climate change. artificial /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – made by people, often as a copy of…
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©techtimes Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard about satellites before? What do you know about them and their functions? Are you familiar with the concept of energy efficiency? Can you provide examples of how energy can be used more efficiently in everyday life? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – to begin something such as a plan or introduce something new such as a product They planned to launch the rocket into space to orbit around the Earth. efficiency /ih-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun] – the quality of achieving the largest amount of…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What are energy drinks, and what are their main purposes or intended effects? How do energy drinks affect physical performance and cognitive function, and are these effects sustained or temporary? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. process /PROS-es/ [noun] – a series of actions that you take in order to achieve a result I watched the baking show on TV, and I learned the step-by-step process of making a delicious chocolate cake. balanced /BAL-uhnst / [adjective] – containing an equal amount or number of similar things or people Sarah enjoyed playing…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is the significance of oxygen levels in the ocean for marine ecosystems? What are the primary factors contributing to the decline in ocean oxygen levels? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. survive /ser-VAHYV/ [verb] – to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed or after being in a difficult or threatening situation Despite facing many challenges, the stranded explorers used their resourcefulness and teamwork to survive in the unforgiving wilderness. struggle /STRUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to experience difficulty and make a very great effort…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are you familiar with lab-grown meat? Describe it to me. Would you eat foods created with a 3D printer? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerging /ih-MUR-jing / [adjective] – becoming known The emerging trend of remote work allows employees to have more flexibility in their schedules. welfare /WEL-fair/ [noun] – physical and mental health and happiness, especially of a person The people in the neighborhood are very concerned for the welfare of the missing child. optimistic /op-tuh-MIS-tik/ [adjective] – hoping or believing that good things will…
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©Nonfiction Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What kind of food do you think astronauts eat in space? Can you survive eating only preserved and flavorless food for a long time? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. launch /lawnch/ [verb] – an event to celebrate or introduce something new The famous tech company launched a new smartphone powered by AI. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a flight into space The astronauts embarked on a daring mission to explore an uncharted region of space. psychological /sahy-kuh-LOJ-i-kuhl / [adjective] – relating to the human mind and…
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©Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne via telegraph.co.uk Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does it mean if a person is paralyzed? Do you think there’s hope for people with physical immobility? Tell me more about it. Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. device /dih-VAHYS/ [noun] – an object or machine that has been invented for a particular purpose The surgeon relied on a specialized medical device to perform the delicate procedure. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to send out or broadcast a signal The satellite dish receives and transmits signals from space. command /kuh-MAND/ [noun] – an…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Are there any specific museums on your bucket list that you hope to visit in the future? If so, what attracts you to those particular museums? Do you have a preferred time of day or season for visiting museums? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fascinating /FAS-uh-ney-ting/ [adjective] – extremely interesting The story had a fascinating plot twist that kept me engaged until the very end. interactive /in-ter-AK-tiv / [adjective] – An interactive system or computer program is designed to involve the user in the exchange of information The museum’s…
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