Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
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- Scorpions live mainly in warm tropical and subtropical regions.
- Some scorpions can sting people and make them ill.
- A sting can cause trouble with breathing and the heart.
- Scientists in India study scorpion venom and search for antivenom.
- Labs test venom effects using small mice in controlled studies.
- Tests show organ damage and strong reactions in the animals.
- Researchers want an antivenom that works for more species.
- The work could help doctors treat stings more safely.
Difficult words
- scorpion — A small animal with pincers and a stinging tailScorpions
- sting — A wound caused by a sharp tail or insect
- venom — A poisonous liquid some animals make to harm others
- antivenom — Medicine that reduces or stops effects of venom
- organ — A part of the body, like heart or lungs
- subtropical — A climate that is warm but less hot than tropical
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Discussion questions
- Have you ever seen a scorpion?
- Would you see a doctor after a sting?
- Do you live in a warm or cold region?
