Grade 7 ELA - Listen_Interpret (FIAB)

The Sunken City

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In the following presentation, you will learn about the sunken city of Heracleion. Listen to the presentation and then answer the questions that follow.

Early writers wrote of an ancient Egyptian city that was considered the grandest destination of its time. It was the richest land in Egypt and the center of trading and traffic throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Hercules and Helen of Troy had once visited there. But researchers could find no trace of this great city known as Heracleion. It was thought to be a legend. This all changed in the year 2000, when a group of researchers discovered a vast underwater city off the coast of Egypt. They found many treasures beneath the surface, including gold coins and hundreds of small sculptures. They also found giant statues of ancient Egyptian gods. Since this discovery, scientists have uncovered many details about what life was like in Heracleion. It was the most important trading port in Egypt during its time. This meant that many people travelled through the city, buying and selling goods. Scientists believe this ancient, wealthy city sunk into the sea more than 1,000 years ago.

Hydration Basics for Kids

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In the following presentation you will hear a speaker discuss the topic of hydration. Listen to the presentation and then answer the questions that follow.

Ever notice how lifeless a house plant looks when you forget to water it? Just a little water and it seems to perk back up. Water is just as essential for our bodies because it is in every cell, tissue, and organ in your body. That's why getting enough water every day is important for your health. Healthy people meet their fluid needs by drinking when thirsty and drinking fluids with meals. But, if you're outside in hot weather for most of the day or doing vigorous physical activity, you'll need to make an effort to drink more fluids. Most of your water needs are met through the water and beverages you drink. You can get some fluid through the foods you eat. For example, broth soups and other foods that are 85% to 95% water such as celery, tomatoes, oranges, and melons. You need water to replace what your body loses through normal everyday functions. Of course, you lose water when you go to the bathroom or sweat, but you even lose small amounts of water when you exhale. You need to replace this lost water to prevent dehydration.

Excerpt from Hydration Basics for Kids by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the public domain.