ESL worksheets for advanced learners
Reading Passage The Moon Festival, also called the Mid-Autumn Festival, is one of Taiwan’s most cherished holidays. It takes place on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month when the moon is at its fullest and brightest. Families gather together on this special night to admire the beautiful moon and enjoy each other’s company….
Reading Passage The Lantern Festival is one of the most magical celebrations in Taiwan, marking the end of Chinese New Year. This beautiful festival takes place on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, usually in February or March. Thousands of colorful lanterns light up the night sky in cities across Taiwan. The festival…
Reading Passage Giant pandas are one of the most beloved and recognizable animals on our planet today. These beautiful bears are famous for their black and white fur that makes them look so unique. Giant pandas live only in the mountain forests of central China, making them extremely rare creatures. They can weigh up to…
Reading Passage Giant African snails are among the largest land snails in the world. These massive creatures can grow up to eight inches long, which is about the size of an adult human hand. They originally come from East Africa, but they have spread to many countries around the world. Their brown shells have beautiful…
Reading Passage The Dragon Boat Festival is one of Taiwan’s most exciting traditional holidays, celebrated every year on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. This festival has been observed for over two thousand years and honors the memory of Qu Yuan, an ancient Chinese poet and government official. When Qu Yuan drowned himself…
Reading Passage Dolphins are some of the most intelligent animals living in our oceans today. These amazing creatures are not fish but mammals that breathe air just like humans do. There are over forty different species of dolphins found in oceans and rivers around the world. Dolphins have smooth, gray skin and a curved fin…
Reading Passage Dinosaurs were amazing creatures that ruled the Earth for over one hundred sixty million years. These prehistoric animals first appeared about two hundred thirty million years ago during the Triassic period. The word dinosaur means terrible lizard in Greek, though many were not actually scary at all. Some dinosaurs were as small as…
Reading Passage Bubble tea is a delicious drink that has become incredibly popular around the world. This sweet beverage was invented in Taiwan during the nineteen eighties. The drink gets its name from the chewy tapioca balls that sit at the bottom of the cup. These tapioca balls are called pearls or boba, and they…
Reading Passage Ancient Egypt was one of the most powerful and fascinating civilizations in human history. This great empire lasted for over three thousand years along the banks of the Nile River. The pharaohs were kings who ruled Egypt with complete power and were considered living gods. Egyptians built incredible monuments, developed writing, and created…
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