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TOEFL/Unit 9: Dense Science Texts

Vocabulary

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Phenomenon

/fi-nom-uh-non/

"Event."

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Hypothesis

/hy-poth-uh-sis/

"Theory."

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Experiment

/ik-sper-uh-ment/

"Test."

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Species

/spee-sheez/

"Type of animal."

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Evolution

/ev-uh-loo-shun/

"Change over time."

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Organism

/or-guh-niz-um/

"Living thing."

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Atmosphere

/at-mos-feer/

"Air layer."

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Composition

/kom-puh-zish-un/

"Makeup."

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Property

/prop-or-tee/

"Characteristic."

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Emit

/i-mit/

"Release."

Article

Dealing with Science 🧬

Topics: Plate Tectonics, Evolution, Mars, Photosynthesis.

Strategy

  1. Terminology: Don't fear big words (e.g., 'Cretaceous'). Treat them as 'Time X' or 'Thing Y'.
  2. Process: Focus on cause and effect (A -> B).
  3. Classification: Note types and categories.

Practice

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If you see 'Pleistocene Era'...

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Science texts focus on...

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Hypothesis means...

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Cause and Effect words:

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'Emit' means...

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Biology Classification means...

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Geology studies...

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Astronomy studies...

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Passive voice is...

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