A Caruncle Helps You See
No, a caruncle is not a relative with wheels!
Interesting Facts in Easy English
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
- expand: make bigger
- nodule: small bump
- moisturize: make less dry
- antibacterial: something (e.g. soap) that kills harmful microorganisms
- outgrowth: something that grows on top of the outer layer
- comb: fleshy red skin on the head of a bird
- wattle: fleshy red skin hanging from a bird or lizard’s chin or neck
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A Caruncle Helps You See
Comprehension Questions
- In general, what is a caruncle?
- What is a caruncle’s function in a human eye?
- Why does the reading mention a “comb”?
Discussion Questions: Can you name all of your own body parts and organs in English? Why is this important if you’re traveling to a country with English as its first language?
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