Vocabulary
This large, black-and-white bear from China eats mostly bamboo.
The Giant Panda
Right now, Peter is ____ (work) in Tokyo.
working
The Survivors of the Ice and Snow
In the high, rocky peaks of the Himalayas, the Snow Leopard faces a changing world. This big cat is often called the "Ghost of the Mountains" because its thick, smoky-grey fur acts as camouflage, helping it hide in the snow.
The leopard’s survival depends on the climate. As global temperatures rise, the mountain air becomes warmer. This causes glaciers—huge, slow-moving rivers of ice—to melt and shrink. When the ice disappears, the leopard’s habitat changes. High-altitude plants begin to die off during long periods of drought, leaving less food for the wild sheep and goats that the leopard hunts.
Conservation groups are now working with local communities to protect these animals. They use the Cornell Note-taking System to track sightings and weather patterns. By understanding how the weather affects the mountains, humans can help ensure that the Snow Leopard does not face extinction.
Question: According to the first paragraph, the Snow Leopard is known by this mysterious "spirit-like" nickname.
Ghost of the Mountains
You are in a clothing store and want to know the price of a T-shirt. What should you ask?
“How much is this T-shirt?”
What do people usually write on a postcard?
A) A shopping list
B) News about their trip or vacation
C) Math homework
B) News about their trip or vacation
What is the only mammal capable of true powered flight?
The Bat
My brother and I _____ (not get up) early on weekends.
don't get up
In the high, rocky peaks of the Himalayas, the Snow Leopard faces a changing world. This big cat is often called the "Ghost of the Mountains" because its thick, smoky-grey fur acts as camouflage, helping it hide in the snow.
The leopard’s survival depends on the climate. As global temperatures rise, the mountain air becomes warmer. This causes glaciers—huge, slow-moving rivers of ice—to melt and shrink. When the ice disappears, the leopard’s habitat changes. High-altitude plants begin to die off during long periods of drought, leaving less food for the wild sheep and goats that the leopard hunts.
Conservation groups are now working with local communities to protect these animals. They use the Cornell Note-taking System to track sightings and weather patterns. By understanding how the weather affects the mountains, humans can help ensure that the Snow Leopard does not face extinction.
Question: Which 10-letter word from the text describes how a leopard's fur helps it blend in with the rocks and snow?
The shop assistant asks: “What size do you wear?” Name one possible answer.
“I’m small/medium/large.”
OR
“I wear size small/medium/large.”
What should you write as the greeting of a postcard?
"Dear ______,"
Which flightless bird from Antarctica can dive over 1,700 feet deep in the ocean to find food?
The Emperor Penguin
She usually _________ (wear) jeans, but today she _________ (wear) a dress.
wears, is wearing
In the high, rocky peaks of the Himalayas, the Snow Leopard faces a changing world. This big cat is often called the "Ghost of the Mountains" because its thick, smoky-grey fur acts as camouflage, helping it hide in the snow.
The leopard’s survival depends on the climate. As global temperatures rise, the mountain air becomes warmer. This causes glaciers—huge, slow-moving rivers of ice—to melt and shrink. When the ice disappears, the leopard’s habitat changes. High-altitude plants begin to die off during long periods of drought, leaving less food for the wild sheep and goats that the leopard hunts.
Conservation groups are now working with local communities to protect these animals. They use the Cornell Note-taking System to track sightings and weather patterns. By understanding how the weather affects the mountains, humans can help ensure that the Snow Leopard does not face extinction.
Question: The text defines these as "huge, slow-moving rivers of ice" that are melting due to warmer weather.
Glaciers
Unscramble this shopping sentence:
“try / Can / I / it / on ?”
“Can I try it on?”
Which sentence sounds BEST for a postcard?
A) “I am having a great time at the beach!”
B) “Please submit your report immediately.”
C) “The test begins at 8:00.”
A) “I am having a great time at the beach!”
How many hearts does an octopus have to help pump blue blood through its body?
Three.
"Where is Jenny?" "You can't speak to her right now; she _________ a shower."
is taking
In the high, rocky peaks of the Himalayas, the Snow Leopard faces a changing world. This big cat is often called the "Ghost of the Mountains" because its thick, smoky-grey fur acts as camouflage, helping it hide in the snow.
The leopard’s survival depends on the climate. As global temperatures rise, the mountain air becomes warmer. This causes glaciers—huge, slow-moving rivers of ice—to melt and shrink. When the ice disappears, the leopard’s habitat changes. High-altitude plants begin to die off during long periods of drought, leaving less food for the wild sheep and goats that the leopard hunts.
Conservation groups are now working with local communities to protect these animals. They use the Cornell Note-taking System to track sightings and weather patterns. By understanding how the weather affects the mountains, humans can help ensure that the Snow Leopard does not face extinction.
Question: What problem do long periods of drought cause for leopards?
They have less food to hunt
You want blue shoes, but you only see black shoes. What could you ask the shop assistant?
“Do you have these in blue?”
OR
“Do you have blue shoes?”
A postcard says:
“It is sunny today and we are swimming in the sea.”
What tense is “are swimming”?
Present Continuous
What is the name for a baby goat?
A kid
Daily Double: "I am really wanting an ice cream!" is incorrect because "want" is a stative verb. Make the sentence correct by using simple present tense.
I really want an ice cream?
In the high, rocky peaks of the Himalayas, the Snow Leopard faces a changing world. This big cat is often called the "Ghost of the Mountains" because its thick, smoky-grey fur acts as camouflage, helping it hide in the snow.
The leopard’s survival depends on the climate. As global temperatures rise, the mountain air becomes warmer. This causes glaciers—huge, slow-moving rivers of ice—to melt and shrink. When the ice disappears, the leopard’s habitat changes. High-altitude plants begin to die off during long periods of drought, leaving less food for the wild sheep and goats that the leopard hunts.
Conservation groups are now working with local communities to protect these animals. They use the Cornell Note-taking System to track sightings and weather patterns. By understanding how the weather affects the mountains, humans can help ensure that the Snow Leopard does not face extinction.
Question: What is the main idea of the final paragraph?
Humans are working together to help save snow leopards from extinction.
A customer says: “This jacket is too small.”
What should the shop assistant say? Give one possible answer.
“Would you like a bigger size?”
“Here is a larger one.”
“Try this size.”
You are on vacation in Japan. Write ONE sentence for a postcard to your friend about what you are doing.
Possible answers:
“I am visiting temples in Japan.”
“We are eating delicious sushi.”
“I am having fun in Tokyo.”