Rose Reading Lab

Read how tears protect our eyes, then try five comprehension questions.Reading LevelA2-B1Word Count169 wordsReading PassageTears are drops of liquid from our eyes. We may notice tears when we cry, but our eyes use tears all the time.Tears keep the eye wet. The eye has a clear surface that needs moisture. If the eye gets too dry, it can feel sore or scratchy.Tears also help clean the eye. If dust..

Use this A2-B1 ESL science reading passage to learn why people have fingerprints. It includes key vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, and answers for English learners.Read the passageTry the questionsReading LevelA2-B1Word Count207 wordsReading PassageLook closely at the tips of your fingers. You can see many small lines. These lines make your fingerprint.Fingerprints are not just marks..

Use this A2-B1 ESL science reading passage to learn why people have eyebrows. It includes key vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, and answers for English learners.Reading LevelA2-B1Word Count231 wordsReading PassageAn eyebrow is the line of hair above each eye. Eyebrows may look small, but they do several useful jobs.One job is to help protect the eyes. When a person runs or works hard,..

Use this A2-B1 ESL science reading passage to learn how bones heal. It includes key vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, and answers for English learners.Reading LevelA2-B1Word Count237 wordsReading PassageA bone is strong, but it can break after a fall or hard hit. A crack or break in a bone is called a fracture.When a bone breaks, a doctor may take an X-ray to see the break. The doctor..

Use this A2-B1 ESL science reading passage to learn why people have nails. It includes key vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, and answers for English learners.Reading LevelA2-B1Word Count232 wordsReading PassageA nail is the hard part at the end of a finger or toe. Nails may look simple, but they do several helpful jobs.One job is to protect the soft skin at the end of each finger. The..

Use this A2-B1 ESL science reading passage to learn why people shiver. It includes key vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, and answers for English learners.Reading LevelA2-B1Word Count229 wordsReading PassageOn a cold day, your body may begin to shake. Your teeth may chatter, and your shoulders may move quickly. This shaking is called shivering.Shivering happens when the body feels too ..

Use this A2-B1 ESL science reading passage to learn why people yawn. It includes key vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, and answers for English learners.Reading LevelA2-B1Word Count195 wordsReading PassageEveryone yawns. A yawn is a big breath that usually happens with an open mouth. It may seem simple, but scientists still study why we do it.People often yawn when they feel tired or b..

Use this A2-B1 ESL science reading passage to learn why people sneeze. It includes key vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, and answers for English learners.Reading LevelA2-B1Word Count196 wordsReading PassageSneezing is a quick body action. It happens when something irritates the inside of the nose. Dust, pollen, pepper, smoke, or germs can sometimes make people sneeze.The inside of the..

Use this A2-B1 ESL science reading passage to learn how lungs help us breathe. It includes key vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, and answers for English learners.Reading LevelA2-B1Word Count204 wordsReading PassageWe breathe all day and all night. Most of the time, we do not think about it. The lungs help move air in and out of the body.When we breathe in, air enters through the nose ..

Use this A2-B1 ESL science reading passage to learn why people sweat. It includes key vocabulary, reading comprehension questions, and answers for English learners.Reading LevelA2-B1Word Count216 wordsReading PassageSweat may feel wet and uncomfortable, but it has an important job. Sweat helps the body stay cool when it gets too hot.The body can become hot in many ways. We may run, play sports, ..