Breaking news esl

Here are some breaking news articles and exercises for ESL students:

Breaking News Articles

1. NASA's Perseverance Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Lake on Mars

NASA's Perseverance rover has discovered evidence of an ancient lake on Mars, which could have supported life millions of years ago. The rover found sedimentary rocks that were formed in a lake bed, which suggests that water once flowed on the planet.

Source: NASA.gov

Exercise: Write a summary of the article in 50-75 words.

2. New Study Reveals Link Between Social Media and Mental Health

A new study has found a link between social media use and mental health problems, such as depression and anxiety. The study found that people who use social media for more than two hours a day are more likely to experience mental health issues.

Source: BBC News

Exercise: Write a paragraph summarizing the main points of the article.

3. Scientists Discover New Species of Ancient Human in the Philippines

Scientists have discovered a new species of ancient human in the Philippines, which is believed to have lived around 50,000 years ago. The species, called Homo luzonensis, is a previously unknown type of human that is smaller than modern humans.

Source: National Geographic

Exercise: Write a short paragraph describing the new species and its discovery.

Breaking News Exercises

1. Summarize the article: Write a summary of the article in 50-75 words.

2. Identify the main idea: Identify the main idea of the article and write a sentence summarizing it.

3. Use vocabulary: Use vocabulary from the article to write a short paragraph describing the topic.

4. Make inferences: Make inferences about the topic based on the information in the article.

5. Discuss the implications: Discuss the implications of the topic and how it might affect people's lives.

Additional Tips

• Encourage students to use their own words and not copy directly from the article.
• Have students work in pairs or small groups to complete the exercises.
• Encourage students to use visual aids, such as diagrams or pictures, to help them understand the topic.
• Have students write a short reflection on the topic, discussing what they learned and what they found interesting.

I hope these exercises help your ESL students practice their reading comprehension and writing skills!