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WORDS IN THE NEWS – Receding Water Levels Unveil Ancient Remains
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WORDS IN THE NEWS – Receding Water Levels Unveil Ancient Remains
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Travel & Nature
CEFR B1
Intermediate
warm up
Answer the questions below.
| How important, do you think, is water for the global economy? |
TRANSCRIPT
Water is extremely important for the global economy. It’s used in farming, energy production, and many industries. If we don’t have enough clean water, prices go up and production slows down. That’s why we need to take care of this resource.
| How do you feel about the need for saving water? Do you have any routines in place to save it? |
TRANSCRIPT
I think saving water is very important, especially with all the droughts we hear about. At home, we take short showers and collect rainwater for the garden. We also make sure not to leave the tap running when brushing our teeth. Small changes can make a big difference.
| What should we do to make sure we do not run out of drinking water in the future? |
TRANSCRIPT
“Oh, one really happy moment? There are quite a few, but let me think… Okay, got it! It was the day I got my dream job offer. I was at home, checking my emails, not expecting much. And there it was – the offer letter! I remember feeling this huge rush of excitement and I just started jumping around my living room. It was a job I really wanted, and I’d worked so hard for it. I felt so proud and, well, over the moon! It was like all my efforts had finally paid off. That day was just full of laughter and celebration with my friends and family. Definitely a memory I cherish!”
key language
Go through the flashcards below. Memorize as many words and thier translations as you can.
watch the video
Watch the video below.
COMPREHENSION
Answer the questions below. Try to throw some of the newly learned words into your answers..
- ⌚ 00:19 What did people find at the bottom of the riverbed in Texas?
- ⌚ 00:26 How old are these footprints?
- ⌚ 00:42 What do scientist know about this dinosaur?
- ⌚ 1:15 What has the water revealed in Spain?
- ⌚ 1:29 What has become visible in a Chinese river?
- ⌚ 1:50 What can people see now in the Danube river?
- ⌚ 2:00 What did authorities discover at the bottom of lake Mead?
- ⌚ 2:16 Why are some scientists excited about a low level of water in rivers?
- ⌚2:28 What question are scientists asking now? Do you think, we will find the answer in time?
POLL
Cast your vote in the poll.
DISCUSSION
DIALOGUE
Alita and Pete are on a nature walk near a dried-up riverbed. They’ve both been thinking about how nature can teach us lessons about time, change, and survival.
Read their dialogue.
Alita: Look at this place, Pete. The riverbed is completely dry. I didn’t expect that.
Pete: Yeah, it’s strange. It used to be full of water. I guess things just dry up during long summers. But it’s peaceful, in a way.
Alita: I love finding old footprints in the mud. Some of them are probably from deer or other herbivores.
Pete: Maybe. Or even something more ferocious—look at this one. Do you think it could be a claw mark?
Alita (laughs): That would be spooky. I hope it’s not something sinister!
Pete: You know, sometimes, after raging wildfires, animals have to retreat and leave behind everything. When the forests grow back, some signs of them resurface—bones, old nests, broken antlers.
Alita: Like the remnants of a bygone time. It’s kind of poetic, isn’t it?
Pete: It is. Nature has a way of reminding us not to take things for granted. Even something that looks extinct might come back in a different way.
Alita: True. Nature is so resilient. And look—on that rock-face—isn’t that a painting or some kind of carving?
Pete: You’re right. It’s stunning! Maybe people lived here a long time ago and left their marks too.
Alita: Just like us. We’re all trying to leave something behind. Hopefully something meaningful.
Pete: That’s a nice thought. Even if time makes things recede, some things still resurface—if they matter enough.
OVER TO YOU
Discuss these questions. Refer to the topic of the lesson and your own experience.
 | Have you ever seen remnants of something from the past that made you think about history or nature? |
| What do you think people today take for granted that might disappear in the future? |
| Can you describe a place you visited where the riverbed or water dried up? What did it feel like? |
| What’s something resilient you’ve seen in nature—or even in a person? |
| Have you ever visited a stunning place that made you stop and admire its beauty? What made it so special? |
COMMENTS
Which discovery surprised you the most? Why?
Do you think humanity will face a water crisis in the future? What can we do today to prevent it from happening?
Share your thoughts and ideas below.