Tag Archive: science & technology – intermediate

©NSF’s NoirLab via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Can you think of any forces in the universe that might change over time? What do you know about dark energy? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. expansion /ik-SPAN-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of increasing in size, number, or importance The expansion of the city has led to more jobs. raise /reyz/ [verb] – to bring up or cause something to be discussed or considered The new evidence has raised concerns about the safety of the building. weaken /WEE-kuhn/ [verb] – to make something weaker or less…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What is it important in taking care of animals in zoos? What do you know about endangered species? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. history /HIS-tuh-ree/ [noun] – the study of past events, especially in human affairs We learn about history in school to understand the past. offspring /AWF-spring/ [noun] – a child or young of a particular parent or animal The lion’s offspring were playing near the zoo entrance. valuable /VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – worth a lot of money or important This painting is valuable because it is very old. additional…
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©(SpaceX via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could see the Earth from above, what would you want to look at first? What kind of people do you think would enjoy a space trip? Why? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. splashdown /SPLASH-doun/ [noun] – the landing of a spacecraft in the ocean The capsule made a smooth splashdown in the Indian Ocean after its three-day mission. investor /in-VES-tor/ [noun] – a person who puts money into something to earn a profit A well-known investor funded the construction of a new eco-resort in Costa…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What does a 50th anniversary represent? Why is it significant when a company celebrates a milestone like a 50th anniversary? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crucial /KROO-shuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary The teacher said the homework was crucial for passing the exam. confident /KON-fi-duhnt/ [adjective] – feeling sure about your abilities or qualities She was confident she could finish the test in time. deliver /dih-LIV-er/ [verb] – to successfully provide or complete something The team was confident they could deliver the project on time, despite the tight deadline….
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you know about astronauts and their work? What kind of training do you think astronauts need before they go to space? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. astronaut /AS-truh-nawt/ [noun] – a person who is trained to travel in a spacecraft The astronaut floated in space and saw the Earth from above. mission /mISH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific task or duty that someone is assigned to accomplish The team completed their mission by returning the equipment safely. transport /TRANS-pawrt/ [noun] – the action of moving goods or people from…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. Why do you think communication is important in everyday life? If you could create a machine to help people, what would it do? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. instantly /IN-stuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – immediately, without any delay He replied instantly to the message as soon as he saw it. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test or experiment to check if something works well The new medicine went through a trial before it was approved for patients. continuously /kuhn-TIN-yoo-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – without stopping; going on without interruption The machine ran continuously for…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What do you think the Arctic looks like? What changes in the weather have you noticed in your town or country? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. growth /grohth/ [noun] – the process of increasing in size, number, or importance The city’s rapid growth has led to traffic problems and housing shortages. global /GLOH-buhl/ [adjective] – relating to the whole world The global economy was affected by the rise in oil prices. melt /melt/ [verb] – to become liquid because of heat The snow on the mountains melts quickly in the…
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©(Qiong Wu via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could discover an ancient creature, what kind of animal would you like to find? Do you like learning about ancient animals? Why or why not? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. parasitic /par-uh-SIT-ik/ [adjective] – living in or on another animal or plant and getting food from it, often harming it The parasitic plant wrapped itself around the tree and slowly weakened it. wasp /wosp/ [noun] – a flying insect with a narrow waist and a sting, often yellow and black in color A wasp…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. If you could go on a long space mission, what do you think would be the most exciting part? Why? What skills do you think astronauts need to stay calm and focused during long missions? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. groundbreaking /GROUND-brey-king/ [adjective] – innovative; introducing new and important changes The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of medicine. underscore /UHN-der-skawr/ [verb] – to emphasize or highlight something The teacher underscored the importance of studying every day. prolonged /pruh-LAWNGD/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time They experienced…
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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. What things are important to you when choosing food? How do you think the way we grow and produce food can affect the environment? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ideal /ahy-DEE-uhl/ [adjective] – perfect or most suitable Even in ideal weather conditions, the race was still challenging for the runners. lead /leed/ [verb] – to cause something to happen or to result in something Lack of sleep leads to poor concentration and tiredness during the day. resource /REE-sawrs/ [noun] – something such as time, money, or materials that is needed…
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