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Explore kid-friendly news articles and current events in English. Help children build vocabulary, reading skills, and confidence through real-world topics. All Categories Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial NEW Mount Everest Is Growing Bigger Every Year! 7 September 2026 World NEW Cats vs Dogs: Who Do You Think Is Smarter? 6 September 2026 Animals & Environment NEW Sweet News! Ice Cream Made from Palm Trees in Abu Dhabi 5 September 2026 World NEW The Sea Nomads with Super Free-Diving Powers 4 September 2026 World NEW Teens Invent Chewing Gum to Help Reduce Anxiety 3 September 2026 Science & Technology NEW Mosquitoes on Planes Cause Rare Illness in Germany 2 September 2026 World NEW Science Shows Dogs Can Tell When You Are Scared or Sad 1 September 2026 Animals & Environment NEW Terror Birds: The Fearsome Giant Birds That Ruled Earth 31 August 2026 Animals & Environment NEW Xbox Adds Monthly Time Limits to Cloud Gaming 7 September 2026 Science & Technology NEW Teenagers and Nighttime Phone Use: What a New Study Shows 6 September 2026 Art & Culture NEW The Secrets of Saturn's Rings Now Explained 5 September 2026 Science & Technology NEW Giant Iceberg Blocks Antarctic Penguins from Feeding Hungry Chicks 4 September 2026 Animals & Environment NEW Spain's Famous La Tomatina Food Fight Brings Red Fun to Buñol 3 September 2026 Art & Culture NEW Healthy Eating for Teenagers: Why Good Food Matters Now 2 September 2026 Art & Culture NEW Lost Turtle Rhossi Returns Home From 5000 Miles Away 1 September 2026 Animals & Environment NEW Meet TUIDE: HYBE's Exciting New K-Pop Girl Group 31 August 2026 Art & Culture Load More Articles Past Articles Heading 3 Heading 5 Heading 6 Heading 3 Heading 5 Heading 6 Heading 3 Heading 5 Heading 6

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 7 Sept 2026 Getty Xbox Adds Monthly Time Limits to Cloud Gaming Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Xbox is changing rules for playing online games. b) Xbox is giving away free video games to everyone. c) Xbox is making a new games console for children. Ask: (1) Do you like playing video games on a tablet or computer? (2) How many hours do you play games every week? VOCABULARY cloud (/klaʊd/ , noun) Meaning: A way to play games over the internet without downloading them. Example: I play games in the cloud on my tablet. limit (/ˈlɪm.ɪt/ , noun) Meaning: The highest amount of time or things that is allowed. Example: There is a time limit on the computer today. player (/ˈpleɪ.ər/ , noun) Meaning: A person who plays a game. Example: The young player wins the fun game. rule (/ruːl/ , noun) Meaning: Something that tells you what you can or cannot do. Example: Following the game rule is important. stream (/striːm/ , verb) Meaning: To play video or games directly from the internet. Example: We stream fun video games on the internet. extra (/ˈek.strə/ , adjective) Meaning: More than the usual amount. Example: She wants extra time to finish the game. Many children love video games. Xbox is a big company for games. People play Xbox games on televisions, phones, and tablets. They can stream games over the internet. This is called cloud gaming. Players do not download the games to a console. It is easy and fast. Now, Xbox has a new rule. The company sets a monthly time limit for cloud gaming. In November, players get fifteen hours of cloud play every month. Fifteen hours is about thirty minutes every day. If players want more hours, they must buy extra time. Xbox says running servers costs a lot of money. The company needs money to keep the service fast and reliable. Many game players are unhappy. They want to play for more hours each month. Some players say fifteen hours is not enough. Xbox hopes the new plan helps the service work well for everyone. Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Do you play video games on a phone or tablet? (2) Is thirty minutes a day enough time to play games? (3) Why do people like streaming games over the internet? (4) What do you do when your gaming time is finished? (5) Do you think games company rules are fair? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: cloud, extra, limit, stream Many children love video games. Xbox is a big company for games. People play Xbox games on televisions, phones, and tablets. They can _______(1) games over the internet. This is called _______(2) gaming. Players do not download the games to a console. It is easy and fast. Now, Xbox has a new rule. The company sets a monthly time _______(3) for cloud gaming. In November, players get fifteen hours of cloud play every month. Fifteen hours is about thirty minutes every day. If players want more hours, they must buy _______(4) time. Xbox says running servers costs a lot of money. The company needs money to keep the service fast and reliable. Many game players are unhappy. They want to play for more hours each month. Some players say fifteen hours is not enough. Xbox hopes the new plan helps the service work well for everyone. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Xbox is making all games free for tablets. b) Xbox is setting a time limit on cloud gaming. c) Xbox is stopping people from playing video games. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Players download cloud games to a console. T/F (2) The new Xbox rule starts in November. T/F (3) Xbox gives players fifty hours of cloud play every month. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1-3): ( ) Players must buy extra time if they want more hours. ( ) People play games over the internet without downloading them. ( ) Xbox creates a new fifteen-hour monthly time limit. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) cloud (2) limit (3) player (4) rule (5) stream a) a person who plays a game b) playing games over the internet directly c) an instruction about what you can do d) playing internet games without downloading e) the highest amount that is allowed USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) I want to _______ games on my new phone. a) stream b) limit (2) My mother gives me an _______ hour to play. a) extra b) cloud Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble these words: A) games B) Xbox C) streams D) online E) picture (2) Unscramble these words: A) players B) limit C) have D) a E) time SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1 Answers: (1) stream, (2) cloud, (3) limit, (4) extra Section 2 Answer: b Section 3 Answers: (1) False (F), (2) True (T), (3) False (F) Section 4 Answers: 3, 1, 2 Section 5 Answers: (1)-d, (2)-e, (3)-a, (4)-c, (5)-b Section 6 Answers: (1) a, (2) a Section 7 Answers: (1) Xbox streams online games picture. (B-C-D-A-E), (2) Players have a time limit. (A-C-D-E-B) Section 8 Sample Answers: (1) Yes, I play games on my tablet. (2) Yes, thirty minutes is fine for me. (3) Because it is fast and easy. (4) I do my school homework. (5) Yes, I think they are fair. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 6 Sept 2026 Photo credit: Getty Cats vs Dogs: Who Do You Think Is Smarter? Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Dogs have more brain cells than cats. b) Cats can drive small red cars. c) Dogs like to fly in space. Ask: (1) Do you have a pet cat or dog? (2) Which animal do you think is clever? VOCABULARY brain (/breɪn/ , noun) Meaning: The part inside your head that helps you think and feel. Example: You use your brain when you read a book. clever (/ˈklev.ər/ , adjective) Meaning: Quick to learn and understand things. Example: The clever dog can open the garden door. count (/kaʊnt/ , verb) Meaning: To find the total number of things. Example: Can you count the apples on the tree? cell (/sel/ , noun) Meaning: A tiny part of a living body. Example: Our bodies have millions of tiny cells. test (/test/ , verb) Meaning: To check how good or smart someone is. Example: Scientists test how fast dogs can run. friend (/frend/ , noun) Meaning: A person or animal you like and trust. Example: My dog is my best friend. Many people love pets. Some people like cats. Other people like dogs. People often ask one big question. Which pet is smarter? Scientists want to know the answer too. Scientists look at the animal brain. They count tiny brain cells. These cells help animals think. Cats have 250 million brain cells. Dogs have 530 million brain cells. Dogs have more cells than cats. This helps dogs learn many trick games. Does this mean dogs are always clever? Not really. Cats are clever in different ways. Cats are great hunters. They catch small mice easily. Dogs are good at helping people. They listen to instructions carefully. Both animals are special. Cats and dogs use their brains for their own lives. They are both smart friends for us. Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson Some treats are easier to access than others, however intelligent your pet might be - Photo credit: Getty DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you prefer cats or dogs? 2. What tricks can dogs do? 3. What can cats do very well? 4. Why do scientists count brain cells? 5. How do pets help people every day? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: brain, cell, clever, count Many people love pets. Some people like cats. Other people like dogs. People often ask one big question. Which pet is smarter? Scientists want to know the answer too. Scientists look at the animal _______(1). They _______(2) tiny brain _______(3)s. These cells help animals think. Cats have 250 million brain cells. Dogs have 530 million brain cells. Dogs have more cells than cats. This helps dogs learn many trick games. Does this mean dogs are always _______(4)? Not really. Cats are clever in different ways. Cats are great hunters. They catch small mice easily. Dogs are good at helping people. They listen to instructions carefully. Both animals are special. Cats and dogs use their brains for their own lives. They are both smart friends for us. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Dogs eat more food than cats. b) Scientists look at how cats and dogs use their brains. c) Cats like to swim in cold water. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Cats have 530 million brain cells. T/F 2. Dogs have more brain cells than cats. T/F 3. Cats are great at catching small mice. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these sentences in order (1-3): ( ) Scientists count brain cells in animals. ( ) People ask which pet is smarter. ( ) We learn that both pets are special friends. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Brain 2. Clever 3. Count 4. Cell 5. Friend a) A tiny part of a body b) The part in your head used for thinking c) A person or animal you like d) Smart and quick to learn e) To find the number of things USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. A dog uses its _______ to learn tricks. a) shoes b) brain c) hat 2. My cat is a good _______ because it plays nicely. a) friend b) car c) pen Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. Unscramble: A) dogs B) have C) brain D) many E) cells 2. Unscramble: A) cats B) are C) clever D) hunting E) at SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) Dogs have more brain cells than cats. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps 1. brain 2. count 3. cell 4. clever Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True or False 1. F 2. T 3. T Section 4: Put Events in Order 2, 1, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match 1 - b 2 - d 3 - e 4 - a 5 - c Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. b 2. a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A-B-D-C-E (Dogs have many brain cells) 2. A-B-C-E-D (Cats are clever at hunting) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student's own answers. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

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Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 6 Sept 2026 Teenagers are spending up to an hour or more on their phones on school nights, which is impacting their mental health, cognitive function and emotional regulation. Georgijevic/E+/Getty Images Teenagers and Nighttime Phone Use: What a New Study Shows Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Phones help teenagers sleep faster at night. b) Many teenagers check their phones late at night. c) Scientists want to ban all mobile phones. Ask: (1) Do you use your phone or tablet before you go to sleep? (2) How do you feel when you wake up after a good night of sleep? VOCABULARY screen (/skriːn/ , noun) Meaning: The flat glass part of a phone or computer that shows images and text. Example: I look at the screen to read my favourite stories. tired (/ˈtaɪəd/ , adjective) Meaning: Feeling that you want to rest or sleep. Example: She feels tired after running in the garden. night (/naɪt/ , noun) Meaning: The time when it is dark and people usually sleep. Example: The stars shine brightly in the sky at night. sleep (/sliːp/ , verb) Meaning: To rest your body and mind with your eyes closed. Example: Children need to sleep well to grow strong. habit (/ˈhæb.ɪt/ , noun) Meaning: Something that you do often and regularly. Example: Brushing your teeth before bed is a good habit. health (/helθ/ , noun) Meaning: The condition of your body and how well you feel. Example: Eating fresh fruit is very good for your health. Many young people have a mobile phone today. They use phones to play games and talk to friends. A new study looks at teenagers and nighttime phone habits. Scientists study how phone screens affect sleeping hours. Many teenagers look at a bright screen late at night. Some teenagers wake up and check messages in bed. The bright light makes the brain feel awake. Then, it is hard to fall asleep quickly. Sleeping fewer hours makes teenagers feel tired at school the next day. Good sleep is very important for body health and mood. Doctors say teenagers need nine hours of rest each night. Simple changes can help every evening. Leaving the phone in another room is a great idea. Reading a book helps the mind relax. Going to sleep early makes people feel happy and active in the morning. Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson Photo by Maccy on Unsplash DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Do you have a mobile phone or a tablet? (2) What do you usually do before you go to bed? (3) Where do you keep your phone at night time? (4) How many hours do you sleep every night? (5) Do you think reading a book before bed is a good idea? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: habit, night, screen, sleep Many young people have a mobile phone today. They use phones to play games and talk to friends. A new study looks at teenagers and nighttime phone habits. Scientists study how phone _______(1)s affect sleeping hours. Many teenagers look at a bright screen late at _______(2). Some teenagers wake up and check messages in bed. The bright light makes the brain feel awake. Then, it is hard to fall asleep quickly. Sleeping fewer hours makes teenagers feel tired at school the next day. Good _______(3) is very important for body health and mood. Doctors say teenagers need nine hours of rest each night. Simple changes can help every evening. Leaving the phone in another room is a great idea. Reading a book helps the mind relax. Building a healthy bedtime _______(4) helps teenagers feel happy and active in the morning. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this news article? a) Mobile phones are only used for playing games. b) Late-night phone use affects sleep, so good bedtime habits are important. c) Scientists want all teenagers to stop using technology completely. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Bright screen light helps the brain fall asleep immediately. T/F (2) Doctors say teenagers need about nine hours of rest each night. T/F (3) Reading a book before bed can help the mind relax. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these story events in order from 1 to 3: ( ) A teenager looks at a bright phone screen late at night. ( ) The teenager feels tired at school the next day. ( ) The bright light makes the brain feel awake and delays sleep. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) screen (2) tired (3) night (4) sleep (5) habit a) feeling that you want to rest or sleep b) something that you do often and regularly c) the flat glass part of a phone that shows images d) to rest your body and mind with your eyes closed e) the time when it is dark and people sleep USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete each sentence: (1) Looking at a phone screen late at night makes people feel _______ the next morning. a) tired b) fast c) cold (2) Leaving your phone in another room is a great _______ for good health. a) screen b) habit c) noise Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order to make complete sentences: (1) [A] Bright / [B] makes / [C] awake / [D] the brain / [E] light . (2) [A] Good / [B] important / [C] is / [D] sleep / [E] very . SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1 Answers: (1) screen (2) night (3) sleep (4) habit Section 2 Answer: b Section 3 Answers: (1) False (2) True (3) True Section 4 Answers: Order is 1, 3, 2 Section 5 Answers: (1)-c, (2)-a, (3)-e, (4)-d, (5)-b Section 6 Answers: (1) a (2) b Section 7 Answers: (1) Bright light makes the brain awake. (2) Good sleep is very important. Section 8 Answers: Student personal responses will vary. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS World Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 7 Sept 2026 Mt Everest; Image credit Wikipedia Mount Everest Is Growing Bigger Every Year! Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Mount Everest is growing taller. b) Mount Everest is getting smaller. c) Mount Everest is moving to a new country. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a very high mountain? (2) Would you like to climb a big mountain one day? VOCABULARY tall (/tɔːl/ , adjective) Meaning: Measuring a large distance from top to bottom. Example: The tall tree reaches the sky. river (/ˈrɪv.ər/ , noun) Meaning: A long line of water that flows into the sea. Example: Fish swim in the cold river. push (/pʊʃ/ , verb) Meaning: To move something away from you using force. Example: We push the heavy door open. heavy (/ˈhev.i/ , adjective) Meaning: Weighing a lot. Example: The big rock is very heavy. climb (/klaɪm/ , verb) Meaning: To go up towards the top of something. Example: Children climb the tall hill today. rock (/rɒk/ , noun) Meaning: The hard material that makes up the Earth. Example: I sit on a big grey rock. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. It stands in Asia. Many people visit this famous site every year. Scientists study the big peak today. They learn something very exciting. Everest is getting taller! Why is the mountain growing? A river flows near the mountain. Water washes dirt and heavy stones away. The river makes the ground lighter. The land below rises up slowly. It pushes Mount Everest higher into the sky. The giant mountain grows two millimetres every year. That is a tiny change, but it adds up. Over thousands of years, Everest becomes much bigger. Scientists are happy with this new discovery. The Earth is always changing around us. High mountains carry surprises for everyone! Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson Flickr DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Is Mount Everest in your country? (2) Why do people like high mountains? (3) Would you like to walk near a big river? (4) How do you feel when you climb a hill? (5) What other things in nature grow slowly? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: climb, heavy, push, river Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. It stands in Asia. Many people visit this famous site every year. Scientists study the big peak today. They learn something very exciting. Everest is getting taller! Why is the mountain growing? A _______(1) flows near the mountain. Water washes dirt and _______(2) stones away. The river makes the ground lighter. The land below rises up slowly. It _______(3) Mount Everest higher into the sky. The giant mountain grows two millimetres every year. That is a tiny change, but it adds up. Over thousands of years, Everest becomes much bigger. Scientists are happy with this new discovery. The Earth is always changing around us. High mountains carry surprises for everyone! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Mount Everest is disappearing into the sea. b) A river helps Mount Everest grow taller slowly. c) People build a new road up Mount Everest. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Mount Everest is the smallest mountain in the world. T/F (2) A river washes heavy stones away near Everest. T/F (3) Everest grows two millimetres every year. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order a) The land below rises up slowly. b) Water washes dirt and rocks away. c) A river flows near Mount Everest. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) tall (2) river (3) heavy (4) climb (5) rock a) hard natural material from the ground b) flowing water that goes to the sea c) measuring a large height d) weighing a lot e) to go up towards the top USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) Mount Everest is very _______, so many people travel to see it. a) tall b) short (2) Water in the _______ carries small rocks away every day. a) sky b) river Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the sentence: A) mountain B) is C) Everest D) very E) tall (2) Unscramble the sentence: A) water B) the C) washes D) rocks E) away SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY A1 Answer Key Warm Up Think Ahead: a) Mount Everest is growing taller. Section 1: (1) river, (2) heavy, (3) pushes Section 2: b) A river helps Mount Everest grow taller slowly. Section 3: (1) F, (2) T, (3) T Section 4: Correct order: c, b, a Section 5: 1-c, 2-b, 3-d, 4-e, 5-a Section 6: (1) a, (2) b Section 7: (1) C-B-D-E-A (Everest is very tall mountain / Everest is a very tall mountain), (2) B-A-C-D-E (The water washes rocks away) Section 8: Teacher/Student open discussion based on prompt questions. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 5 Sept 2026 Credit: Getty The Secrets of Saturn's Rings Now Explained Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Saturn has big rings made of ice. b) Saturn has rings made of hot fire. c) Saturn has rings made of green grass. Ask: (1) Do you like looking at pictures of space? (2) What is your favourite planet? VOCABULARY planet (/ˈplæn.ɪt/ , noun) Meaning: A very large round object in space like Earth or Saturn. Example: Saturn is a beautiful planet with bright rings. ring (/rɪŋ/ , noun) Meaning: A circle of ice or rock around a planet. Example: You can see the ring around Saturn with a telescope. ice (/aɪs/ , noun) Meaning: Frozen water that is cold and hard. Example: The rings are made of cold ice. moon (/muːn/ , noun) Meaning: An object that travels around a planet. Example: Two big moons crashed into each other. crash (/kræʃ/ , verb) Meaning: To hit something hard and break. Example: The moons crash in space. young (/jʌŋ/ , adjective) Meaning: Not old or existing for a short time. Example: These rings are quite young. Saturn is a very big planet in space. It has beautiful rings around it. Scientists are studying these rings today. They want to know where the rings come from. The rings are made of millions of pieces of ice. Some pieces are small like sand. Other pieces are big like mountains. The ice is very clean and bright. Scientists think two icy moons crashed a long time ago. The crash broke the moons into small pieces. These pieces made the rings. The rings are not very old. They are younger than the dinosaurs. Space travel helps us learn about Saturn. Computers show how the moons crashed. Now we understand this cold planet better. Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson There are many mysteries about Saturn, including how its spectacular ring system was formed - Image credit: NASA/JPL DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) What is Saturn made of? (2) Would you like to travel into space one day? (3) Why are the rings on Saturn very bright? (4) How big are the pieces of ice around Saturn? (5) Do you think space science is exciting? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: crash, ice, moon, planet Saturn is a very big _______(1) in space. It has beautiful rings around it. Scientists are studying these rings today. They want to know where the rings come from. The rings are made of millions of pieces of _______(2). Some pieces are small like sand. Other pieces are big like mountains. The ice is very clean and bright. Scientists think two icy moons crashed a long time ago. The _______(3) broke the moons into small pieces. These pieces made the rings. The rings are not very old. They are younger than the dinosaurs. Space travel helps us learn about Saturn. Computers show how each _______(4) crashed. Now we understand this cold planet better. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a) Saturn has bright rings made from broken icy moons. b) Dinosaurs lived on Saturn a long time ago. c) Space travel is very dangerous for computers. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) The rings of Saturn are made of hot metal. T/F (2) Some pieces of ice are as big as mountains. T/F (3) The rings are older than the dinosaurs. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1-3): ( ) Two icy moons crashed into each other in space. ( ) Broken pieces of ice formed rings around Saturn. ( ) Scientists used computers to study the rings. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. planet 2. ice 3. crash 4. moon 5. ring a) Frozen water that is cold and hard b) A giant round body in space c) A circle around a planet d) An object that moves around a planet e) To hit something hard and break USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) Saturn is a _______ planet in our solar system. a) big b) small (2) The icy pieces around Saturn are very _______. a) bright b) dark Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the sentence: A) planet / B) is / C) a / D) Saturn / E) giant (2) Unscramble the sentence: A) made / B) ice / C) rings / D) are / E) of SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) Saturn has big rings made of ice. Section 1 Answers: (1) planet, (2) ice, (3) crash, (4) moon Section 2 Answer: a Section 3 Answers: (1) F, (2) T, (3) F Section 4 Answers: 1, 2, 3 Section 5 Answers: 1-b, 2-a, 3-e, 4-d, 5-c Section 6 Answers: (1) a, (2) a Section 7 Answers: (1) D-B-C-E-A (Saturn is a giant planet), (2) C-D-A-E-B (Rings are made of ice) Section 8 Answers: Student's own responses. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS World Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 4 Sept 2026 The Sea Nomads with Super Free-Diving Powers Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) People who live on houseboats in Southeast Asia. b) Divers who use large metal oxygen tanks. c) Scientists building sub-marines for ocean exploration. Ask: (1) Do you like swimming underwater in the sea? (2) How long can you hold your breath underwater? VOCABULARY nomad (/ˈnəʊ.mæd/ , noun) Meaning: A person who moves from place to place instead of living in one fixed home. Example: The Bajau nomad lives on a small wooden boat on the blue ocean. dive (/daɪv/ , verb) Meaning: To jump or swim down deep into the water. Example: Children love to dive into the cool swimming pool on hot summer days. spleen (/spliːn/ , noun) Meaning: An organ inside the human body that helps clean red blood cells. Example: A bigger spleen helps holding oxygen for a longer time underwater. breath (/breθ/ , noun) Meaning: The air that you take into your lungs and send out again. Example: Take a deep breath before you jump into the cold sea water. spear (/spɪə/ , noun) Meaning: A long wooden stick with a sharp point used for catching fish. Example: The fisherman holds a long wooden spear to catch fish in the water. oxygen (/ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən/ , noun) Meaning: The invisible gas in the air that all humans need to live. Example: Our bodies need clean oxygen to keep running and growing strong. The Bajau people live in Southeast Asia. Many live on houseboats in the sea. They are famous sea nomads. They swim every day to catch fish for food. Bajau divers do not use oxygen tanks. They dive deep into the water with simple wooden goggles and a wooden spear. They can hold their breath for a very long time. Scientists studied these amazing sea people. They looked at the bodies of Bajau divers. They found something very special. Bajau people have a larger spleen than other humans. The spleen is an organ inside your body. When you swim deep, your spleen squeezes. It sends fresh red blood cells into your body. This blood carries extra oxygen. Because of this extra oxygen, Bajau divers stay underwater for up to thirteen minutes. Their bodies adapted to life in the ocean over many years. They are super divers! Listen 00:00 / 00:52 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Would you like to live on a boat in the ocean? (2) Why do Bajau people dive into the sea every day? (3) What equipment do Bajau divers use when swimming? (4) How does a larger spleen help someone swim underwater? (5) What other ocean animals are good at holding their breath? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: breath / dive / nomad / oxygen The Bajau people live in Southeast Asia. Many live on houseboats in the sea. They are famous sea _______(1)s. They swim every day to catch fish for food. Bajau divers do not use oxygen tanks. They _______(2) deep into the water with simple wooden goggles and a wooden spear. They can hold their _______(3) for a very long time. Scientists studied these amazing sea people. They looked at the bodies of Bajau divers. They found something very special. Bajau people have a larger spleen than other humans. The spleen is an organ inside your body. When you swim deep, your spleen squeezes. It sends fresh red blood cells into your body. This blood carries extra _______(4). Because of this extra oxygen, Bajau divers stay underwater for up to thirteen minutes. Their bodies adapted to life in the ocean over many years. They are super divers! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this news story? a) Bajau people have larger spleens that help them dive deep without oxygen tanks. b) Scientists are making new wooden goggles for swimming in the sea. c) Houseboats are the most popular homes in Southeast Asia today. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Bajau divers use heavy metal oxygen tanks to breathe underwater. T/F (2) The Bajau people have a larger spleen than most other humans. T/F (3) A squeezed spleen releases extra red blood cells into the body. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: ( ) The squeezed spleen pushes extra oxygen-rich blood cells into the body. ( ) The Bajau diver takes a deep breath and dives deep into the ocean water. ( ) Scientists study Bajau divers and discover their larger spleens. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) nomad (2) dive (3) spleen (4) spear (5) oxygen a) A long stick with a sharp point for catching fish. b) An organ in your body that holds extra red blood cells. c) A person who travels around without a single home. d) The invisible gas in the air that humans breathe. e) To swim downwards deep under the water surface. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) Bajau divers do not use _______ tanks when they swim in the sea. a) oxygen b) petrol c) water (2) A larger _______ helps the body send oxygen to the muscles underwater. a) tooth b) spleen c) finger Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble these words to make a complete sentence: A) live / B) sea / C) houseboats / D) Bajau / E) on (2) Unscramble these words to make a complete sentence: A) hold / B) can / C) breath / D) they / E) their SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) People who live on houseboats in Southeast Asia. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Answers: (1) nomad (2) dive (3) breath (4) oxygen Section 2: Main Idea Answer: a) Bajau people have larger spleens that help them dive deep without oxygen tanks. Section 3: True or False Answers: (1) False (2) True (3) True Section 4: Put Events in Order Answers: (2) The squeezed spleen pushes extra oxygen-rich blood cells into the body. (1) The Bajau diver takes a deep breath and dives deep into the ocean water. (3) Scientists study Bajau divers and discover their larger spleens. Section 5: Vocab Match Answers: (1) c (2) e (3) b (4) a (5) d Section 6: Discussion Builder Answers: (1) a) oxygen (2) b) spleen Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Answers: (1) D - A - E - C - B (Bajau live on sea houseboats / Bajau live on houseboats in sea) (2) D - B - A - E - C (They can hold their breath) Section 8: Discussion Questions Sample Answers: (1) Yes, because living on the water sounds fun and full of adventures. (2) They dive every day to catch fresh fish and food for their family. (3) They use simple wooden goggles and wooden spears. (4) A larger spleen holds extra red blood cells to give oxygen underwater. (5) Dolphins, whales, and seals can hold their breath for a very long time. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS World Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 5 Sept 2026 Ice Station, in Abu Dhabi, has served more than 100 flavors of ice cream that used ingredients from the date palm. Ice Station Sweet News! Ice Cream Made from Palm Trees in Abu Dhabi Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) An ice cream made from palm trees. b) A cold soup made from tomatoes. c) A cake made from red apples. Ask: (1) Do you like eating ice cream on hot summer days? (2) What is your favourite ice cream flavor? VOCABULARY dessert (/dɪˈzɜːt/ , noun) Meaning: A sweet food that you eat after a meal. Example: Chocolate cake is my favourite dessert. treat (/triːt/ , noun) Meaning: A special and nice thing that makes you happy. Example: We buy a sweet treat at the park. flavour (/ˈfleɪvə/ , noun) Meaning: How a food tastes in your mouth. Example: Strawberry is a very popular flavour. creamy (/ˈkriːmi/ , adjective) Meaning: Soft and smooth like sweet milk cream. Example: The fresh milk is very creamy. natural (/ˈnætʃrəl/ , adjective) Meaning: Coming from nature and not from a factory. Example: Fresh fruit is a natural food. local (/ˈləʊkl/ , adjective) Meaning: From a place near your home or city. Example: We visit the local shop every morning. People in Abu Dhabi love cool food in summer. It is very hot outside. A clever chef makes a special dessert today. He creates ice cream from local date palm trees! Date palms grow everywhere in the UAE. People eat sweet dates every day. But this chef uses green parts from the tree too. He mixes the plant parts with fresh milk. The blend becomes a very soft treat. It tastes sweet and natural. People visit his shop to try the new flavour. They sit together and enjoy the cold snack. It is creamy and delicious. Children smile because the ice cream tastes wonderful. The chef wants to use local plants in clever ways. He works hard every morning. This new snack makes everyone happy in the warm sun. Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson Dates, and the date palm, are an important part of Gulf nations’ heritage. Ice Station DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to try date palm ice cream? 2. What is your favourite sweet treat in summer? 3. Are there many trees near your home? 4. Do you prefer eating fruit or eating cake? 5. Why do people eat cold food when it is hot outside? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: creamy, dessert, local, treat People in Abu Dhabi love cool food in summer. It is very hot outside. A clever chef makes a special _______(1) today. He creates ice cream from local date palm trees! Date palms grow everywhere in the UAE. People eat sweet dates every day. But this chef uses green parts from the tree too. He mixes the plant parts with fresh milk. The blend becomes a very soft _______(2). It tastes sweet and _______(3). People visit his _______(4) shop to try the new flavour. They sit together and enjoy the cold snack. It is _______(5) and delicious. Children smile because the ice cream tastes wonderful. The chef wants to use local plants in clever ways. He works hard every morning. This new snack makes everyone happy in the warm sun. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) A chef makes ice cream using local date palm trees. b) Children in Abu Dhabi only like chocolate cake. c) Date palm trees cannot grow in hot weather. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The weather in Abu Dhabi is very cold in summer. T/F 2. The chef uses parts of local date palm trees. T/F 3. Children smile because the ice cream tastes wonderful. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1-3): [ ] People visit the shop to try the cold snack. [ ] The chef mixes plant parts with fresh milk. [ ] Date palm trees grow in the UAE. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. dessert 2. treat 3. flavour 4. creamy 5. local a) A special nice thing that makes you happy b) Smooth and soft like milk cream c) From a place near your home d) A sweet food eaten after a meal e) How a food tastes in your mouth USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The chef makes a sweet _______ for the hot summer day. a) dessert b) chair (2) Fresh fruit is a _______ food that is good for children. a) natural b) noisy Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble these words to make a sentence: A) loves / B) The chef / C) local / D) using / E) plants (2) Unscramble these words to make a sentence: A) is / B) The ice cream / C) and / D) sweet / E) creamy SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Answers: (1) dessert, (2) treat, (3) creamy, (4) local Section 2: Main Idea Answer: a Section 3: True or False Answers: 1. False, 2. True, 3. True Section 4: Put Events in Order Answers: 3, 2, 1 Section 5: Vocab Match Answers: 1-d, 2-a, 3-e, 4-b, 5-c Section 6: Discussion Builder Answers: (1) a, (2) a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Answers: (1) B-A-D-C-E (The chef loves using local plants), (2) B-A-D-C-E (The ice cream is sweet and creamy) Section 8: Discussion Questions (Student answers will vary). BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 17 Jul 2026 Master Your To-Do List and Stay Focused Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Writing a giant list helps you complete tasks instantly b) Making smaller lists and taking short breaks helps your focus c) Sitting down for ten hours without moving is best for school Ask: (1) Do you use a to-do list for your chores or schoolwork? (2) How do you feel when you have too many things to do? VOCABULARY list noun focus verb break noun task noun brain noun simple adjective A series of written names or items. Example: I write a shopping list. To give all your attention to something. Example: I need to focus on my homework. A short time to rest from work. Example: Let us take a five-minute break. A piece of work that you must do. Example: Cleaning my bedroom is a big task. The organ inside your head that thinks. Example: Your brain needs sleep to work well. Easy to do or understand. Example: This maths game is very simple. Do you have many things to do? You can make a helpful list. A to-do list is great for your schoolwork. Sometimes it is hard to focus on your work. Science says you should make small lists. Do not put too many things on one page. You can choose one important task to do first. When you finish it, your brain feels happy. This gives you more energy. It is also good to take a short break. You can walk or drink some water. This helps you think better. Another tip is to make your goals simple. Do not try to do everything at once. You can do less things but do them really well. This is a brilliant way to organise your day and feel proud of your hard work. Listen 00:00 / 00:44 Share Lesson Photo by Eden Constantino on Unsplash DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1) Do you prefer writing lists on paper or on a tablet? 2) What is your favourite thing to do when you take a short break? 3) Why do you think a very big list can make us feel tired? 4) How do you feel when you tick a finished task off your list? 5) What is an important task you must do every single day? 6) Do you think listening to music helps you focus on schoolwork BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: list, focus, task, brain Do you have many things to do? You can make a helpful _______(1). A to-do list is great for your schoolwork. Sometimes it is hard to _______(2) on your work. Science says you should make small lists. Do not put too many things on one page. You can choose one important _______(3) to do first. When you finish it, your _______(4) feels happy. This gives you more energy. It is also good to take a short break. You can walk or drink some water. This helps you think better. Another tip is to make your goals simple. Do not try to do everything at once. You can do less things but do them really well. This is a brilliant way to organise your day and feel proud of your hard work. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a) Why taking a long sleep is better than going to school b) How making small lists and short breaks helps you do tasks well c) How to draw a picture of a human brain with a pen UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Science says you should make giant lists with fifty items. T/F 2. Finishing an important task makes your brain feel happy. T/F 3. Taking a short break can help you think better. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these steps in the correct order from 1 to 3: A) Take a short break to walk or drink some water B) Choose one important task to do first C) Write down a helpful small to-do list LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1) focus 2) list 3) break 4) task a) A short time to rest b) A piece of work to do c) To give your attention to something d) A series of written items USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. When I have a big exam, I choose to _______(1) on one topic first.a) focusb) dance 2. Taking a short _______(2) helps me feel fresh and ready to learn.a) breakb) song Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A) list B) helpful C) write D) down E) a 2. A) your B) helps C) break D) a E) brain SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up - Think Ahead: b Section 1 - (1) list (2) focus (3) task (4) brain Section 2 - b Section 3 - 1. False, 2. True, 3. True Section 4 - 1-C, 2-B, 3-A Section 5 - 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b Section 6 - (1) a, (2) a Section 7 - 1) Write down a helpful list. 2) A break helps your brain. Section 8 - Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error