 Vocabulary and Reading. Exercise 8. Vocabulary study through context. These lessons are designed to teach you vocabulary and context and through exercises. Each lesson consists of a short reading about a U.S. state and provides 10 common words at the intermediate level. Benjamin Banneker, Historical Park and Museum. Part 1. Pre-Reading. What was the status of most African Americans in the U.S. in the 1770's? If you wanted to educate yourself outside of school, how would you go about it? How can you become successful in the face of hardship? Think about these questions before reading. You might want to pause the video if you need more time. This article is about a man who became successful despite difficulties. Pre-Reading. Can you imagine what life was like in colonial days in America? This is the story of how a man became a successful scientist through self-education and hard work. The name of the man is Benjamin Banneker. There is now a museum and park in his honor in the state of Maryland. Benjamin Banneker. Early American scientist and inventor. Part 2. Here are the words you will see in this article. Repeat for pronunciation. Almanac. Astronomy. Carve. Chime. Eclipse. Museum. Pocket. Science. Scientist. Telescope. Wooden. Do you know any of these words already? Part 3. Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right. I'll read the definitions. Instrument for viewing distant objects. An expert in a field of study. A flat pouch sewn into clothing. Made of lumber or timber products. To create a form by cutting. Book of facts published annually. Obscuring the view of the sun or moon. Device that produces a bell-like sound. Science that deals with the universe. Institute that displays artifacts for the public. Take some time to think about these vocabulary words and match them with the definitions. If you'd like you can pause the video. Reading time. Take time to read the article. Benjamin Banneker Historical Site and Museum. For the reading, pause the video and click on the link in the description below. You may wish to read it out loud for pronunciation. Go ahead and stop the video for your reading time. Part 5. How was your reading? Talk about what you learned with your partner or teacher. Use some of the vocabulary words from Part 2. Pause the video to discuss the reading. Part 6. Want to try the quiz again? Pause the video if you'd like time to do this quiz. Part 7. Hear the answers to today's vocabulary exercise. Almanac Book of facts published annually. Astronomy. Science that deals with the universe. Carve. To create a form by cutting. Chime. Device that produces a bell-like sound. Eclipse. Obscuring the view of the sun or moon. Museum. Institute that displays artifacts for the public. Pocket. A flat pouch sewn into clothing. Scientist. An expert in a field of study. Telescope. Instrument for viewing distant objects. Wooden. Made of lumber or timber products. Come back and review these words often. And remember to check out our other videos for reading and vocabulary practice. Thanks for watching. Our websites will help you even more with your English language study.