ESL worksheets for advanced learners
ESL reading worksheet about liquid robots inspired by Terminator 2. Korean scientists created tiny water-and-Teflon robots that can squeeze through bars, merge, and carry chemicals. Intermediate level with vocabulary, comprehension, and discussion questions.
Reading Passage Dancing is one of the oldest forms of human expression found in every culture around the world. People have been dancing for thousands of years, from ancient cave paintings to modern music videos. Scientists believe that dancing helped early humans communicate before they developed spoken language. Moving our bodies to rhythm is a…
Reading Passage Volcanoes are powerful openings in the Earth’s surface where hot molten rock escapes from deep underground. These fire mountains have fascinated and terrified humans for thousands of years throughout history. When a volcano erupts, it can shoot lava, ash, and gases high into the sky above. There are about fifteen hundred active volcanoes…
Reading Passage Typhoons are powerful tropical storms that hit Taiwan several times every year, usually between May and November. These massive storms form over the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean and move westward toward the island. Typhoons can bring wind speeds over two hundred kilometers per hour and dump enormous amounts of rain. Taiwan’s…
Reading Passage Taiwan is blessed with over one hundred natural hot springs, making it one of the best places in Asia to enjoy these therapeutic waters. The island sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire where volcanic activity heats underground water to create hot springs. The Japanese developed many hot spring resorts during their time…
Reading Passage Taiwan’s High Speed Rail, known as the HSR, is one of the fastest and most efficient train systems in Asia. The trains travel at speeds up to three hundred kilometers per hour, making them incredibly fast. The entire system opened in two thousand seven after many years of careful planning and construction. It…
Reading Passage Taipei 101 is one of the most famous skyscrapers in the world and a proud symbol of Taiwan. Standing at five hundred and eight meters tall, it was the world’s tallest building from two thousand four until two thousand ten. The tower has one hundred and one floors above ground, which is why…
Reading Passage Humans have always looked up at the stars and dreamed of exploring the universe beyond our planet. Space exploration began in nineteen fifty-seven when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first satellite. This small metal ball orbiting Earth started a race between nations to explore space further. Just twelve years later, American astronauts…
Reading Passage Sharks are amazing ocean predators that have lived on Earth for over four hundred million years. These ancient fish existed even before the dinosaurs roamed our planet long ago. There are more than five hundred different species of sharks swimming in oceans around the world today. They range from the tiny dwarf lantern…
Reading Passage Taiwan’s night markets are famous around the world for their amazing food and exciting energy. Every evening, hundreds of vendors set up stalls along busy streets and narrow alleyways. The air fills with delicious smells from cooking food, and visitors can hear the sizzle of grills. Bright lights shine everywhere, and loud music…
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