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Marine Expedition Discovers 31 New Species
Read this news story in English at three levels, easy, standard, and advanced (B1–C1) — with vocabulary and a comprehension quiz.
A marine biology expedition off Brazil found 31 new species in two weeks using advanced technology. This area is one of the least explored habitats on Earth.
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Standard — Natural English
49 words · ~1 min readEasy version (A2–B1)
A team of scientists went on a boat in Brazil. They found 31 new kinds of animals in just two weeks. They used new technology to help them see tiny details. This part of the ocean is very big and not well studied.Standard version (B1–B2)
A marine biology expedition off the coast of Brazil discovered 31 new species in just two weeks. The researchers used advanced technology to observe the living 3D cellular structure of marine life. This area, known as ocean midwater, is the largest habitat on Earth and is still largely unexplored.Advanced version (C1–C2)
In a remarkable marine biology expedition in international waters off Brazil, researchers uncovered 31 new species within a mere two weeks. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, they were able to observe the living 3D cellular structures of microbial life, a significant advancement in marine research. The expedition focused on ocean midwater, which constitutes 90% of Earth's living space and remains one of the least explored habitats, highlighting the vast potential for future discoveries in this critical ecological zone.Lesson audio
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Test your understanding
01How many new species were discovered during the expedition?
02What technology was used during the expedition?
03Where did the expedition take place?
04What is the ocean midwater known for?
Discussion
What do you think are the implications of discovering new marine species?
Vocabulary
expedition word
a journey undertaken for a specific purpose, especially for exploration
“The scientists went on an expedition to study marine life.”
species word
a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals
“The researchers discovered 31 new species of marine animals.”
technology word
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
“They used advanced technology to explore the ocean.”
habitat word
the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism
“The ocean midwater is a large habitat that is not well explored.”
research word
the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources to establish facts
“The research conducted during the expedition was groundbreaking.”