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3 Oct 2026
Mojang Studios
Minecraft Unveils The Sift: A Magical New Dusty World
Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It
WARM UP
Section: Warm Up
Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story?
a) A dusty new dimension in Minecraft
b) Flying cars made of iron blocks
c) An underwater city for pandas
Ask:
(1) Do you like playing building games like Minecraft?
(2) How would you feel if you explored a new, mysterious world?
VOCABULARY
dimension (/daɪˈmen.ʃən/, noun)
Meaning: A strange new world or place in a video game.
Example: Players can travel to a new dimension in Minecraft.
dust (/dʌst/, noun)
Meaning: Very small dry pieces of earth or powder on the ground.
Example: Gray dust covers the floor of the room.
explore (/ɪkˈsplɔːr/, verb)
Meaning: To travel around a place to learn about it.
Example: We like to explore the big green forest.
block (/blɒk/, noun)
Meaning: A square piece of hard material used for building.
Example: He builds a house with wooden blocks.
creature (/ˈkriː.tʃər/, noun)
Meaning: A living animal or strange monster.
Example: A small green creature walks on the grass.
portal (/ˈpɔː.təl/, noun)
Meaning: A magical door that takes you to another world.
Example: Step through the glowing portal to enter the game.
Minecraft is a famous computer game. Millions of children play it every day. The game has a big surprise for everyone. Players can visit a new world called The Sift. It is a strange dimension full of magic. Gray dust covers the ground. White rocks float in the pale sky. The world looks quiet and soft.
Players use a special portal to go to The Sift. Inside this world, you can collect new blocks. These blocks help you build unique houses. You can also meet strange creatures. Some creatures are friendly, but some hide in the dust. You must walk carefully.
Game makers want children to explore new ideas. The Sift gives players new tools and fun adventures. It is exciting to see new colours and places. Many friends play together online. They help each other find secret treasures. Minecraft keeps growing every year. Are you ready to explore this dusty world today?
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
(1) What is the name of the new world in Minecraft?
(2) Do you like building houses in video games?
(3) Would you like to walk through a magical portal?
(4) What kind of creatures do you think hide in the dust?
(5) Why is playing video games with friends fun?
FILL IN THE GAPS
FILL THE GAPS
Section 1: Fill in the Gaps
Word Bank: blocks | portal | dimension | explore
Minecraft is a famous computer game. Millions of children play it every day. The game has a big surprise for everyone. Players can visit a new world called The Sift. It is a strange _______(1) full of magic. Gray dust covers the ground. White rocks float in the pale sky. The world looks quiet and soft.
Players use a special _______(2) to go to The Sift. Inside this world, you can collect new _______(3). These blocks help you build unique houses. You can also meet strange creatures. Some creatures are friendly, but some hide in the dust. You must walk carefully.
Game makers want children to _______(4) new ideas. The Sift gives players new tools and fun adventures. It is exciting to see new colours and places. Many friends play together online. They help each other find secret treasures. Minecraft keeps growing every year. Are you ready to explore this dusty world today?
Section 2: Main Idea
What is the main idea of this article?
a) Minecraft is adding a new dusty dimension called The Sift for players to explore.
b) Minecraft is changing its name and stopping all game updates.
c) Players can only build small wooden houses in the game now.
UNDERSTANDING
Section 3: True or False
(1) The Sift is a new world full of green grass and trees. T/F
(2) Players travel to The Sift using a special portal. T/F
(3) All creatures in The Sift are angry and dangerous. T/F
Section 4: Put Events in Order
Put these story details in order from 1 to 3:
( ) Players use a special portal to enter the world.
( ) Millions of children play Minecraft every day.
( ) Friends help each other find secret treasures in The Sift.
LANGUAGE
Section 5: Vocab Match
(1) dimension
(2) dust
(3) explore
(4) block
(5) portal
a) A square piece of hard material
b) A strange new world or place
c) A magical door to another world
d) Very small dry pieces of powder
e) To travel around a place to learn about it
USE IT
Section 6: Discussion Builder
(1) If I enter the portal, I will _______ the new world with my best friend.
a) explore
b) sleep
(2) You need to collect gray _______ to build a cool house in The Sift.
a) blocks
b) apples
Section 7: Sentence Unscramble
(1) A / players / new / explore / dimension / .
Parts: A: players / B: explore / C: A / D: dimension / E: new .
(2) portal / step / the / through / magical / .
Parts: A: step / B: through / C: the / D: portal / E: magical .
ANSWER KEY
Answer Key: A1 Level
Warm Up: a) A dusty new dimension in Minecraft
Section 1: (1) dimension (2) portal (3) blocks (4) explore
Section 2: a
Section 3: (1) False (2) True (3) False
Section 4: 2, 1, 3
Section 5: (1)-b, (2)-d, (3)-e, (4)-a, (5)-c
Section 6: (1) a (2) a
Section 7: (1) C-A-B-E-D [A players explore new dimension.] (2) A-B-C-E-D [Step through the magical portal.]
Section 8: Open-ended student discussion answers.
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