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This week in our computer class, 2A will be look at reading comprehension for ESL students.
VOA stands for 'the voice of America.'
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. Carbon Monoxide has been called the silent killer because people _____________ .
a. don't pay attention
b. don't pay their heating bills
c. don't know it's in the air
d. don't know they're burning coal
2. Carbon Monoxide is deadly because it steals the body's ability to _____________ .
a. digest food
b. use oxygen
c. smell the deadly gas
d. defend against the cold
3. The following is not a warning sign of carbon monoxide poisoning: ____________ .
a. headache
b. tiredness
c. dizziness
d. feeling cold
4. Carbon monoxide poisoning __________ causes death.
a. seldom
b. always
c. sometimes
d. never
5. A fuel burning device such as a charcoal grill should never be used ______________ .
a. on a patio
b. in an enclosed space
c. in a backyard area
d. in a campground or park
6. If suspect that you're suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, you should first __________ immediately.
a. leave the area
b. call the fire department
c. take an aspirin
d. drink cold water
7. After treatment, the carbon monoxide in the body ______________ .
a. leaves very quickly
b. does not leave very quickly
c. builds to a more dangerous level
d. becomes oxygen
8. Firefighters have the necessary equipment to ___________________ .
a. rescue carbon monoxide victims
b. re introduce oxygen to the home
c. detect the presence of the gas
d. reduce the presence of the gas
9. Another name for this selection could be ________________ .
a. "Dangerous Fuels"
b. "Broken Equipment"
c. "The Killer Gas"
d. "The Diagnosis of Sickness"
10. This story is mainly about _______________ .
a. the causes of carbon monoxide
b. the threat of carbon monoxide
c. the treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning
d. the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
Story - listening to a story - "The White Heron"
Vowels for ESL students - Here is an index of vowel sounds. They are very similar to the Australian accent however the differences between the VOA and the Australian accent you will hear in Victoria. and the and it is good for you to practice making these sounds.
If you like to listen to this website, here is another story about Dr. Seuss, a childrens' book writer and illustrator.
VOA stands for 'the voice of America.'
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
1. Carbon Monoxide has been called the silent killer because people _____________ .
a. don't pay attention
b. don't pay their heating bills
c. don't know it's in the air
d. don't know they're burning coal
2. Carbon Monoxide is deadly because it steals the body's ability to _____________ .
a. digest food
b. use oxygen
c. smell the deadly gas
d. defend against the cold
3. The following is not a warning sign of carbon monoxide poisoning: ____________ .
a. headache
b. tiredness
c. dizziness
d. feeling cold
4. Carbon monoxide poisoning __________ causes death.
a. seldom
b. always
c. sometimes
d. never
5. A fuel burning device such as a charcoal grill should never be used ______________ .
a. on a patio
b. in an enclosed space
c. in a backyard area
d. in a campground or park
6. If suspect that you're suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, you should first __________ immediately.
a. leave the area
b. call the fire department
c. take an aspirin
d. drink cold water
7. After treatment, the carbon monoxide in the body ______________ .
a. leaves very quickly
b. does not leave very quickly
c. builds to a more dangerous level
d. becomes oxygen
8. Firefighters have the necessary equipment to ___________________ .
a. rescue carbon monoxide victims
b. re introduce oxygen to the home
c. detect the presence of the gas
d. reduce the presence of the gas
9. Another name for this selection could be ________________ .
a. "Dangerous Fuels"
b. "Broken Equipment"
c. "The Killer Gas"
d. "The Diagnosis of Sickness"
10. This story is mainly about _______________ .
a. the causes of carbon monoxide
b. the threat of carbon monoxide
c. the treatment of carbon monoxide poisoning
d. the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning
Story - listening to a story - "The White Heron"
Vowels for ESL students - Here is an index of vowel sounds. They are very similar to the Australian accent however the differences between the VOA and the Australian accent you will hear in Victoria. and the and it is good for you to practice making these sounds.
If you like to listen to this website, here is another story about Dr. Seuss, a childrens' book writer and illustrator.
You can watch & listen to more Dr. Seuss stories on Youtube.
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