Tag Archive: science & technology – intermediate

Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever dropped an egg before? If so, what happened? If not, what do you think might happen? Do you think the shape of an object can affect how it breaks? If yes, what shape is strong? If not, why do you think shape is not important? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crack /krak/ [verb] – to break something so that it does not separate, but very thin lines appear on its surface The glass will crack if dropped on the floor. researcher /REE-sr-chr/ [noun] – someone who studies…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen an animal react to music? If so, what did the animal do? If not, what do you think it might do? Do animals feel or enjoy rhythm like people do? If so, why do you think they can? If not, why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. amaze /uh-MEYZ/ [verb] – to cause someone to be extremely surprised The magician amazed the children with his tricks. scientific /sahy-uhn-TIF-ik/ [adjective] – relating to science or using the methods of science The team made a scientific study of…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you do when the weather is very hot and dry? Can you imagine what it’s like to live near a wildfire? What would you do first? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pattern /PAT-ern/ [noun] – a particular way in which something is done, is organized, or happens Scientists studied rainfall patterns to understand how the weather affects farming. estimate /ES-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to make a guess or judgment about the size, amount, or value of something Engineers had to estimate the cost of building the new bridge. impact…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What would you do if you found a snake in your backyard or neighborhood? If you could help scientists solve a big problem, what kind of problem would you want to work on? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deliberately /dih-LIB-er-it-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is planned or intended He deliberately chose a remote village for his vacation to avoid crowds. curiosity /kyoor-ee-OS-i-tee/ [noun] – a strong desire to learn or know something His curiosity about outer space led him to study astronomy. reaction /ree-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – a response…
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©ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean Institute via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever seen a sea creature in real life? If so, where did you see it? If not, where would you like to see one? Do you know any animals that live deep in the ocean? If yes, which ones? If not, would you like to learn about them? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expedition /ek-spi-DISH-uhn/ [noun] – a journey made for a particular purpose, especially for exploration The team went on an expedition to study sea animals. according to /uh-KOR-duhng/ [preposition] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever read or watched something about a science research project? If so, what was it about? If not, what would you like to learn more? Have you seen or read news about health problems in other countries? If so, what was the problem? If not, what kind of problems do you think they might have? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. project /PROJ-ekt/ [noun] – a planned piece of work with a goal The class started a new project about animals. treatment /TREET-muhnt/ [noun] – medical care for an…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Have you ever heard of an animal called a bonobo? If so, what do you know about it? If not, what do you think it might look like? Do you know any animals that live in groups or families? If yes, what kind of animals are they? If no, what animals do you think might live in groups? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aggressive /uh-GRES-iv/ [adjective] – behaving in an angry and violent way towards another person The dog became aggressive when it saw another dog. relative /REL-uh-tiv/ [noun] –…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about whale sharks? Have you ever seen a picture or video of a whale shark? If so, where did you see it? If not, would you like to see one someday? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. marine /muh-REEN/ [adjective] – related to the sea or ocean The marine animals live deep in the ocean. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to watch carefully The students observed birds in the park. technology /tek-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the use of science to make new tools or machines…
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©(Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine life is like for an insect living in a big forest? Why do you think some animals are hard to find in nature? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unique /yoo-NEEK/ [adjective] – being the only one of its kind; special or unusual The artist has a unique style that makes her paintings easy to recognize. native /NEY-tiv/ [adjective] – belonging to a place by birth or origin The panda is native to China and lives in bamboo forests. survive /ser-VAHYV/ [verb]…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you imagine a sea turtle’s journey in the ocean looks like? If you could create one rule to protect animals, what would it be? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recover /ri-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to return to a normal or better state after a difficult situation The economy is starting to recover after the long recession. illegal /ih-LEE-guhl/ [adjective] – not allowed by law Selling these products without a license is illegal in many countries. destruction /dih-STRUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of damaging something so badly that it no…
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