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The Blue Sky: Reading Practice 9 (explanation)

By | December 6, 2017

It is easy to see that the sky is blue. Have you ever wondered why? A lot of other smart people have, too. And it took a long time to figure it out! The light from the Sun looks white. But it is really made up of all the colors of the rainbow. You learn that the light… Read More »

The Seahorse: Reading Practice 8 (explanation)

By | December 9, 2017

The seahorse is a small species of vertebrate that is found in the tropical shallows and temperate waters around the world. The seahorse is also commonly found around coral reefs where there is plenty of food and places for the seahorse to hide. They have a long, flexible tail which is used for wrapping around weeds for support.… Read More »

Underwater Earthquakes: Reading Practice 7 (explanation)

By | December 9, 2017

The most common causes of tsunamis are underwater earthquakes. To understand underwater earthquakes, you must first understand plate tectonics. The theory of plate tectonics suggests that the lithosphere, or top layer of the Earth, is made up of a series of huge plates. These plates make up the continents and sea floor. They rest on an underlying viscous… Read More »

Memory and Rainy Days: Reading Practice 6 (explanation)

By | December 19, 2017

People score significantly higher on memory tests on rainy days, cloudy days than they do on bright sunny ones. “This study is the first to show in a real-life setting that weather-induced mood can have a significant influence on people’s ability to remember casually observed scenes,” scientists from the University of New South Wales School of Psychology report… Read More »

Dark Chocolate: Reading Practice 5 (explanation)

By | December 19, 2017

People every where love chocolate of every kind. Not only is it a tasty treat for many, chocolate also boasts certain health benefits when consumed in moderation. Dark chocolate – the healthiest variety – promotes physical health and even functions as an aid for combatting foul moods and stress. Chocolate can be used, in appropriate quantities, as one… Read More »