Tag Archive: science & technology – intermediate

©REUTERS/Sebin Choi Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could invent a device to help someone, what would it do? How do you think people feel when they overcome a challenge with the help of technology? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paraplegic /par-uh-PLEE-jik/ [adjective] – unable to move or feel the legs or lower part of the body As a paraplegic individual, he uses a wheelchair to move around. navigate /NAV-i-geyt/ [verb] – to find a way or direct a course, often using a map or other tools Pilots must be trained to navigate through…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could travel back in time to see how humans lived thousands of years ago, what would you want to see, and why? Why do you think people are so interested in learning about the past, especially ancient animals and humans? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding something that was not known before Scientists made an exciting discovery when they found a new dinosaur fossil. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – information or facts that help prove something is true The police found evidence…
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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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©(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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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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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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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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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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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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