The Wright brothers and the first powered flight
Read an excerpt from a VOA Learning English report about the Wright brothers' first powered flights and what happened in the years that followed.
14 questions · 15 min
B2 Reading Practice
Read a short text, then answer questions to check your understanding.
5 lessons
Thomas Edison: an inventor at work
Read a VOA Learning English report about Thomas Edison's childhood, his way of working and the inventions he valued most.
14 questions · 15 min
Virtual fences: good for farms and nature?
Read an excerpt from a VOA Learning English report comparing traditional fences with GPS-based virtual fences for cattle.
14 questions · 15 min
The US House of Representatives and its members
Read an excerpt from a VOA Learning English report about who can serve in the US House of Representatives and why it was designed that way.
14 questions · 15 min
The early years of the US Supreme Court
Read an excerpt from a VOA Learning English report about the uncertain early years of the US Supreme Court and a famous case from 1803.
14 questions · 15 min
A1, A2, C1 and C2 texts are original. B1 and B2 texts are excerpts from VOA Learning English (public domain); questions and notes are by Joy English. Levels are suggestions.