Weekly English reading articles for
upper primary and secondary students

Every week, Typhoon Club publishes new non-fiction reading articles for students. These classroom-ready texts help develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, speaking, and writing. Each article includes a vocabulary box and a discussion prompt, making them useful for homework, guided reading, and lesson planning. A YouTube link complementing the article's content is included when possible.

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Week of 10/23

Zoos often face criticism for confining animals that rightfully belong in the wild. However, beyond the debate lies a crucial aspect of their work: preserving endangered species. Many zoos worldwide…

The Great Escape

The extraordinary escape of a cow from a Polish farm has captured the attention of both locals and animal enthusiasts alike. This remarkable tale raises important questions about the rights…

The Interstellar Object

The date of 19th October 2017 will be stamped onto the memory of everyone working at the Haleakala Observatory in Hawaii. Those lucky enough to use the observatory’s high-powered Pan-STARRS…

Week of 10/16

Football Head Injuries

Explore the contrasting worlds of rugby and football as we look into the distinct rules that govern these two popular sports. While rugby allows players to use their hands alongside…

Down Into The Depths

William Trubridge is a very serious and highly successful athlete in an extreme sport that sounds especially dangerous. He’s a freediver, which means he takes one deep breath and swims…

Today, France’s Eiffel Tower is celebrated as one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. However, when it was first built, there were many angry people who said that…