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    English Reading: 10 Passages for English Learners
    English Reading: 10 Passages for English Learners
    English Reading: 10 Passages for English Learners
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    English Reading: 10 Passages for English Learners

    By Justin Eigo

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    English Reading includes 10 passages with study questions for TOEIC, TOEFL, Center Test, and other reading tests. Build confidence in your English while reading about fun and interesting topics like:

    • The surprising history of chocolate
    • Hoverboards and skateboards of the future
    • Madagascar’s fascinating wildlife
    • Fauxhawk and mohawk hairstyles
    • Common worries of new parents
    • How people and dogs first made friends
    • Mexico’s Day of the Dead celebrations
    • The search for life on Mars

    The passages are designed for intermediate-level English learners. Each passage includes 5 multiple-choice reading comprehension questions. These are exactly the same as the questions you'll find in TOEIC, TOEFL, Center Test, Eiken, and other popular tests. So they’re perfect for building your skills and confidence while you study for these tests.

    You can use the study questions to test your English reading skills or simply enjoy the passages – the choice is yours!

    Dr. Justin Eigo has been creating English tests and other learning materials for more than 15 years. He's taught English at American universities and worked for educational companies, non-profit organizations, and technology companies in the United States and Asia. He holds a Ph.D. in English literature and lives on the West Coast of the U.S.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJustin Eigo
    Release dateDec 7, 2015
    ISBN9781311474216
    English Reading: 10 Passages for English Learners
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    Justin Eigo

    Dr. Justin Eigo has been creating English tests and other learning materials for more than 15 years. He's taught English at American universities and worked for educational companies, non-profit organizations, and technology companies in the United States and Asia. He holds a Ph.D. in English literature and lives on the West Coast of the U.S.

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      English Reading - Justin Eigo

      Author’s note

      Please enjoy my English reading passages. Use them to improve your English, study for tests, or learn about the world! I wrote them especially for intermediate English learners at a range of skill levels.

      After each passage, you’ll find questions in the style of TOEIC, TOEFL, Center Test, Eiken, and other popular English tests. The answers follow on the next page.

      You can use the study questions to test your English reading skills or simply enjoy the passages – the choice is yours!

      Use the reviews to let me know what you think. I’m happy to add new features in future editions of this book.

      Thank you for reading,

      Dr. Justin Eigo

      1. How dogs became our best friends

      There is a common English saying that dogs are man’s best friend. Perhaps this is because dogs have been part of our lives for 15,000 years. However, today’s pets are different from the very first dogs. These animals probably looked and acted much more like wolves.

      Dogs have changed quite a bit since then. Today, dogs come in many shapes and sizes. Some dogs, like Chihuahuas, can fit in peoples’ hands. Others, like Great Danes, grow 85 centimeters tall. Dogs do many things that people did not imagine 15,000 years ago. For example, dogs protect airports, farms, and our homes. They also help people who cannot see or hear. In many developed countries, dogs live inside peoples’ homes. They are often treated like friends or family members.

      We let dogs live with us, because they understand us. In fact, they understand us much better than other animals—even apes or monkeys, which are closely related to people. Dogs can tell how we are feeling from the sounds of our voices and the looks on our faces. They also know how to ask us for food. If they want to go outside, they know to bark and wag their tails. Many dogs like to play catch or other games. They also learn tricks like shaking hands. The very first dogs certainly didn’t do all of these things. Today’s dogs have had 15,000 years to get to know us!

      Scientists believe dogs took the first step. Our ancestors were good hunters. So they sometimes had extra food or parts of animals they did not want. Dogs therefore had very good reasons to become friends with us. When dogs acted friendly, people let them eat their extra food. When they weren’t friendly, people chased them away. So the friendliest dogs were able to live near human communities. This made it easier for them to get food and survive. Later, people probably found baby

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