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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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 5 Jul 2026 Switzerlands Famous Saint Bernard Dog's New Mission Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Saint Bernard dogs are learning to fly rescue helicopters. b) Saint Bernard dogs are visiting hospitals and schools to help people. c) Saint Bernard dogs are moving to dynamic new homes in the desert. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a very large dog breed? (2) What kinds of jobs can dogs do to help humans? VOCABULARY famous (adj) rescue (verb) mountain (noun) gentle (adj) hospital (noun) history (noun) known by many people Example: The Eiffel Tower is a very famous monument in Paris. to save someone from danger Example: Firefighters rescue people and animals from burning buildings. a very high hill Example: We climbed up the mountain and saw the beautiful snow. kind and calm Example: The volunteer gave the gentle rabbit a piece of sweet carrot. a place where sick people get well Example: My grandfather stayed in the hospital for three days. stories from the past Example: Our teacher told us a fascinating story about the history of Rome. Saint Bernard dogs are very famous in Switzerland. For hundreds of years, these large dogs lived high up in the cold mountains. They worked hard to rescue people who were lost in the snow. Today, helicopters do this dangerous job instead of the dogs. But the gentle Saint Bernards still have an important mission. An organisation called the Barry Foundation looks after them. Now, the dogs travel to schools and hospitals to help people. Spending time with these friendly dogs makes sick children and lonely older people feel very happy. Visitors can also see them at a special museum called Barryland. The museum is getting bigger so more people can learn about the history of these wonderful animals. The Saint Bernard is still a national symbol of Switzerland, but now it rescues people with love and kindness. Listen 00:00 / 00:57 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to visit the Barryland museum to see the puppies? 2. Why do you think large dogs can make people feel happy and safe? 3. What other animals help humans in hospitals or schools? 4. Do you prefer big dogs or small dogs, and why? 5. How do you think dogs feel when they help people? 6. Why is it important to learn about the history of animals? 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: famous, rescue, gentle, history Saint Bernard dogs are very _______(1) in Switzerland. For hundreds of years, these large dogs lived high up in the cold mountains. They worked hard to _______(2) people who were lost in the snow. Today, helicopters do this dangerous job instead of the dogs. But the _______(3) Saint Bernards still have an important mission. An organisation called the Barry Foundation looks after them. Now, the dogs travel to schools and hospitals to help people. Spending time with these friendly dogs makes sick children and lonely older people feel very happy. Visitors can also see them at a special museum called Barryland. The museum is getting bigger so more people can learn about the _______(4) of these wonderful animals. The Saint Bernard is still a national symbol of Switzerland, but now it rescues people with love and kindness. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a) Helicopters are better at saving people than dogs. b) Saint Bernard dogs have a new job helping people in schools and hospitals. c) The Barryland museum is closing down its animal exhibits. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Saint Bernard dogs still do most of the mountain rescue work today. T/F 2. The Barry Foundation is the name of the organisation that looks after the dogs. T/F 3. The Barryland museum is getting smaller. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these sentences in the correct chronological order from 1 to 3: a) Helicopters started doing dangerous rescue jobs in the Swiss mountains. b) Saint Bernard dogs worked hard to find and save people lost in deep snow. c) The special museum called Barryland began expanding its buildings for visitors. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. famous 2. rescue 3. mountain 4. gentle a) a very high hill b) kind and calm c) known by many people d) to save someone from danger USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I want to visit the museum because I love learning about animal _______ a) rescue b) history c) gentle d) hospital 2. The large dog was very _______ when it walked near the tiny baby. a) famous b) mountain c) history d) gentle Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. Unscramble the sentence parts: A) dogs / B) are / C) Saint Bernard / D) famous / E) very 2. Unscramble the sentence parts: A) help / B) gentle / C) people / D) dogs / E) These SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: 1. famous, 2. rescue, 3. gentle, 4. history Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1. False, 2. True, 3. False Section 4: 1. b, 2. a, 3. c Section 5: 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b Section 6: 1. b, 2. d Section 7: 1. C-B-E-D-A, 2. E-B-D-A-C Section 8: Student options will vary. 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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 Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 22 Jul 2026 The Clever AI Coach That Teaches Us How to Really Listen Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A computer that tells you when to listen b) A robot that does your school homework c) A machine that teaches you how to sing Ask: (1) Do you think you are a good listener? (2) Why is it important to listen to your friends? VOCABULARY programme (noun) clever (adjective) helper (noun) share (verb) behaviour (noun) carefully (adverb) A set of instructions given to a computer to make it do something. Example: Our school uses a special computer programme for English games. Quick at learning and understanding things. Example: The clever dog knows how to open the door. A person or thing that helps someone. Example: My older brother is a great helper when I paint. To give a part of something to others or let them use it. Example: It is kind to share your toys with your friends. The way that a person or animal acts. Example: The teacher was very happy with the classroom behaviour today. With great attention to avoid mistakes or damage. Example: Please carry the glasses carefully so they do not break. Do you want to be a good friend? A new AI programme can help you. Sometimes, we talk too much and do not listen to other people. This clever computer tool acts like a friendly helper. It listens to our conversations and looks at our behaviour. It can tell if we talk too fast or if we do not let our friends speak. When we use this tool, we learn to share our time. It tells us when to stop talking and when to listen carefully. The AI shows us how to understand feelings like when a friend is happy or sad. Being a good listener is a great skill. This programme makes learning fun. With this AI helper, everyone can learn how to listen beautifully and make closer friends every single day. Listen 00:00 / 00:48 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Do you like talking or listening more? (2) How do you feel when someone does not listen to you? (3) What makes someone a good friend? (4) Do you think computers can understand our feelings? (5) How can you show a friend that you are listening carefully? (6) Would you like to use an AI programme like this in your school? 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: clever, helper, programme, share Do you want to be a good friend? A new AI _______(1) can help you. Sometimes, we talk too much and do not listen to other people. This _______(2) computer tool acts like a friendly _______(3). It listens to our conversations and looks at our behaviour. It can tell if we talk too fast or if we do not let our friends speak. When we use this tool, we learn to _______(4) our time. It tells us when to stop talking and when to listen carefully. The AI shows us how to understand feelings like when a friend is happy or sad. Being a good listener is a great skill. This programme makes learning fun. With this AI helper, everyone can learn how to listen beautifully and make closer friends every single day. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Computers are better at talking than human beings. b) A new AI tool helps people become better friends by teaching them how to listen. c) Children need to use computers more during school lessons. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) The new AI programme tracks how fast you talk. T/F (2) This computer tool wants people to talk without stopping. T/F (3) The AI can help us notice if a friend is happy or sad. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following actions in the correct order from 1 to 3 based on how the tool works. ( ) The AI tool looks at our behaviour and conversation habits. ( ) We talk to our friends while the computer programme listens. ( ) The programme gives us tips on how to share our time and listen better. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) programme (2) clever (3) helper (4) share a) a person or thing that helps someone b) to give a part of something to others c) a set of computer instructions d) quick at learning and smart USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete the conversation. (1) Tom: I think this computer _______ is great! a) helper b) programme c) behaviour (2) Anna: Yes, it teaches us to listen _______ to each other. a) carefully b) clever c) share Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the parts in the correct order to make a sentence. (1) A) a good friend B) can help you C) AI programme D) be E) This new (2) A) our friends B) carefully C) to listen D) We must E) always SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) programme (2) clever (3) helper (4) share Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False (1) True (2) False (3) True Section 4: Put Events in Order 2, 1, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match (1) c (2) d (3) a (4) b Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) b (2) a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) E, C, B, D, A (This new AI programme can help you be a good friend.) (2) D, E, C, A, B (We must always listen to our friends carefully.) Section 8: Discussion Questions (Student 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 Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 25 Aug 2026 The Devil Wears Prada Returns for a High-Fashion Movie Sequel Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) The characters work at a famous computer shop. b) A popular film about a fashion magazine gets a new sequel. c) The actors wear red superhero costumes in the new film. Ask: (1) Do you like watching funny movies about different jobs? (2) Why do you think magazines are changing today? VOCABULARY sequel (/ˈsiːkwəl/ , noun) Meaning: A book or film that continues the story of an earlier one. Example: We went to see the exciting film sequel at the cinema. fashion (/ˈfæʃn/ , noun) Meaning: The popular style of clothes, hair, or behaviour at a particular time. Example: She loves to read articles about modern fashion. magazine (/ˌmæɡəˈziːn/ , noun) Meaning: A paper publication with photos and stories released regularly. Example: He bought a colourful fashion magazine at the shop. editor (/ˈedɪtə/ , noun) Meaning: The boss who leads a magazine or newspaper team. Example: The busy editor decided which story to print. digital (/ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ , adjective) Meaning: Using computer technology or the internet. Example: Many people prefer reading news on digital screens. reunite (/ˌriːjuːˈnaɪt/ , verb) Meaning: To come together again after a long time. Example: The famous actors will reunite to make another movie. A famous fashion film is coming back to cinemas with a brand new sequel! The original movie, called The Devil Wears Prada, was a huge success many years ago. It told the funny story of a young worker named Andy and her very strict boss, Miranda Priestly. Miranda was the powerful editor of a major fashion magazine named Runway. Now, the main actors are ready to reunite for a second film. In this new story, the world of fashion has changed a lot. Fewer people buy paper magazines today because they use digital websites on their phones. Miranda must work hard to protect her magazine business in this modern world. Andy comes back to help her former boss, while her old friend Emily works for a big luxury company. Fans are very excited to see these colourful characters together again on the big screen. Listen 00:00 / 00:51 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Do you prefer reading stories on paper or on a screen? (2) What kind of clothes do you like to wear? (3) Would you like to work for a fashion magazine? (4) Why do you think old films get new sequels? (5) Who is your favourite film actor? 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: digital, editor, fashion, sequel A famous _______(1) film is coming back to cinemas with a brand new _______(2)! The original movie told the funny story of a young worker and her strict boss. Miranda was the powerful _______(3) of a major magazine. Today, many readers prefer _______(4) news on their smartphones. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a) A famous fashion film is getting a new sequel with its original actors. b) Paper magazines are becoming more popular than internet websites. c) Andy is opening her own clothing shop in a big city. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) The first movie was about a fashion magazine called Runway. T/F (2) Miranda is a very kind and easy-going boss. T/F (3) The characters are returning for a second movie. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in order from 1 to 3: ( ) The original film showed Andy working for a strict fashion editor. ( ) The actors decided to reunite to make a second fashion film. ( ) People stopped buying as many paper magazines because of digital media. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. sequel 2. fashion 3. magazine 4. editor 5. digital a. using computers or internet screens b. a print publication with articles and pictures c. a film that continues an earlier story d. the person in charge of a publication e. popular styles of clothes and appearance USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The movie is a _______ to a popular film from the past. a) sequel b) editor (2) She reads news on a _______ screen every morning. a) fashion b) digital Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) A. movie / B. coming / C. is / D. new / E. soon . (2) A. Runway / B. editor / C. Miranda / D. was / E. the . SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY A1 Answers Page Warm Up Answer: b) A popular film about a fashion magazine gets a new sequel. Section 1: (1) fashion (2) sequel (3) editor (4) digital Section 2: a Section 3: (1) T (2) F (3) T Section 4: 1, 3, 2 Section 5: 1-c, 2-e, 3-b, 4-d, 5-a Section 6: (1) a (2) b Section 7: (1) A new movie is coming soon. (D-A-C-B-E) (2) Miranda was the Runway editor. (C-D-E-A-B) Section 8: Open-ended student answers. 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 Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 7 Jun 2026 Why You Should'nt Trust AI Chatbots for Diet Advice Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP 1. What do you usually eat for breakfast? 2. Do you think a computer can help you choose your meals? Why or why not? VOCABULARY Chatbot (noun) /tʃæt.bɒt/ Diet (noun) /daɪ.ət/ Advice (noun) /ədvaɪs/ Health (noun) /helθ/ Dangerous (adjective) /deɪn.dʒər.əs/ Wrong (adjective) /rɒŋ/ A computer programme that talks to people. Example: I asked the chatbot a question about the weather. The food that a person or animal eats every day. Example: A good diet includes fruits and vegetables. An opinion or idea to help someone make a choice. Example: My teacher gave me good advice about my homework. How well your physical body or mind is. Example: Eating apples is very good for your health. Not safe and likely to cause harm or hurt you. Example: It is dangerous to cross the busy street without looking. Not correct or not true. Example: He got the wrong answer on his mathematics test. Many young people use mobile phones every day. Now, they like to talk to an artificial AI chatbot. A chatbot is a smart computer programme that talks like a real person. Some teenagers ask the computer for food and diet advice. They want to change their daily meals and their body. But expert scientists say this online information is very dangerous. The chatbots often give the wrong advice to children. They tell teenagers to eat very little food every day. This is very bad for their body and health. Young people need good food to grow strong. They should not listen to computers about their weight. Instead, they should talk to parents or a real doctor. Real doctors give safe choices for your life. Do not let a computer decide your dinner. Listen 00:00 / 00:41 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you use AI chatbots on your phone? 2. What do you usually ask computer programmes? 3. Why do you think some teenagers want diet advice? 4. Who is better at giving health advice, a doctor or a computer? 5. What is your favourite healthy food to eat? 6. How can computers help us learn safely without causing harm? 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: chatbot, diet, dangerous, health Many young people use mobile phones every day. Now, they like to talk to an artificial AI _______(1). A chatbot is a smart computer programme that talks like a real person. Some teenagers ask the computer for food and _______(2) advice. They want to change their daily meals and their body. But expert scientists say this online information is very _______(3). The chatbots often give the wrong advice to children. They tell teenagers to eat very little food every day. This is very bad for their body and _______(4). Young people need good food to grow strong. They should not listen to computers about their weight. Instead, they should talk to parents or a real doctor. Real doctors give safe choices for your life. Do not let a computer decide your dinner. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Mobile phones are bad for children. b) AI chatbots give bad diet advice to teenagers. c) Doctors use computers to talk to parents. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Teenagers ask AI chatbots for food advice. T/F 2. Chatbots always give the correct health answers. T/F 3. Scientists think computer diet advice is safe. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these actions in the correct order from 1 to 3. 1- A teenager asks an AI chatbot for help with their food and body. 2 - Scientists test the AI chatbot to see if it gives good advice. 3 - The computer tells the teenager to eat very little food. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Chatbot 2. Diet 3. Advice 4. Dangerous a) Not safe b) A computer programme that talks c) An opinion to help someone d) The food you eat every day USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. Chatbots give bad advice because they are not ______. a) real b) big c) fast d) cold 2. Eating fruits is good for your ______. a) house b) health c) school d) game Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in order to make a sentence. 1. A) chatbots B) give C) bad D) food E) advice. 2. A) talk B) to C) a D) real E) doctor. SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section 1: Fill in the Gaps 1) chatbot 2) diet 3) dangerous 4) health Section 2: Main Idea Correct answer is b Section 3: True or False 1. True 2. False 3. False Section 4: Put Events in Order 1. A teenager asks an AI chatbot for help with their food and body. 2. The computer tells the teenager to eat very little food. 3. Scientists test the AI chatbot to see if it gives good advice. Section 5: Vocab Match 1-b 2-d 3-c 4-a Section 6: Discussion Builder 1-a 2-b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A-B-C-D-E (Chatbots give bad food advice.) 2. A-B-C-D-E (Talk to a real doctor.) Section 8: Discussion Questions 1. Student responses about AI chatbot usage. 2. Student answers regarding text inputs. 3. Teenagers want to fit in or change their appearance. 4. A doctor, because they are trained humans. 5. Student responses naming healthy meals. 6. By checking information with adults or reliable books. 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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 Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 25 Jul 2026 Users can now practice speaking directly to the character Lilly, using one of Duolingo's new features (Credit: Courtesy of Duolingo) How Duolingo Turns Language Learning into a Daily Habit Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A magical bird that teaches history b) A green owl app that helps you practice every day c) A game where you build giant language schools Ask: (1) Do you use any apps on a smartphone to learn new things? (2) What is something you do every single day without forgetting? VOCABULARY habit (noun) streak (noun) app (noun) remind (verb) language (noun) reward (noun) Something you do often and regularly. Example: Brushing your teeth is a good daily habit. A number of days doing something without stopping. Example: She kept a ten-day reading streak. A computer programme on a phone or tablet. Example: I downloaded a new game app yesterday. To help someone remember something. Example: Please remind me to do my English homework. The words people speak in a country. Example: Learning a new language is fun. A prize you get for doing something well. Example: You get a gold star as a reward. Do you use Duolingo? It is a famous mobile app to learn a new language. Millions of children and adults open it every single day. Why is it so popular? The company uses clever ideas to help you build a daily habit. One big idea is the streak. A streak counts how many days in a row you study. If you practice every day, your number goes up. People do not want to lose their big number! Also, Duo the green owl will send messages to remind you to practice your words. If you finish a short lesson, you get a fun reward like virtual coins or colourful badges. These nice prizes make learners feel happy. Learning a new tongue becomes a fun game that you want to play every morning. Listen 00:00 / 00:48 Share Lesson 34 million people worldwide use Duolingo every day, and half of them use the app to learn English (Credit: Courtesy of Duolingo) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you think learning a language on a phone is easy or hard? 2. Why do people want to keep a big streak number? 3. What is your favourite reward when you play a game? 4. How does Duo the owl help you remember your lessons? 5. Would you like to study with your friends on an app? 6. What language would you like to learn next? 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: app, habit, language, remind, streak Do you use Duolingo? It is a famous mobile _______(1) to learn a new _______(2). Millions of children and adults open it every single day. Why is it so popular? The company uses clever ideas to help you build a daily _______(3). One big idea is the _______(4). A streak counts how many days in a row you study. If you practice every day, your number goes up. People do not want to lose their big number! Also, Duo the green owl will send messages to remind you to practice your words. If you finish a short lesson, you get a fun reward like virtual coins or colourful badges. These nice prizes make learners feel happy. Learning a new tongue becomes a fun game that you want to play every morning. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Why green owls are the best birds in the world b) How Duolingo uses streaks and rewards to help people practice daily c) The best way to earn virtual gold coins on your smartphone UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Duolingo is a mobile app used to learn languages. T/F 2. A streak shows how many mistakes you made in a lesson. T/F 3. Duo the owl sends messages to help you remember to study. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3: a) You finish a short lesson on the app. b) Duo the owl sends a message to your phone. c) You get a fun reward like virtual coins. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. app 2. streak 3. reward 4. habit a. Something you do regularly b. A computer programme on a phone c. A prize for doing something good d. A number of days doing something without stopping USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I love learning a new language on my phone because it feels like a _______ a) chore b) game c) job 2. My brother always forgets to study, so the app sends a message to _______ him. a) scare b) remind c) stop Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentence:A. app B. is C. Duolingo D. famous E. a Unscramble the sentence:A. owl B. green C. sends D. The E. messages SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up: b Section 1: (1) app, (2) language, (3) habit, (4) streak Section 2: b Section 3: 1. T, 2. F, 3. T Section 4: 1. b, 2. a, 3. c Section 5: 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a Section 6: 1. b, 2. b Section 7: C-B-E-D-A (Duolingo is a famous app) D-B-A-C-E (The green owl sends messages) Section 8: (Student open 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 Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 24 Aug 2026 The Ferrari Luce was launched in May Ferrari's First Electric Car Sells for $40 Million at Charity Auction Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A red bike b) An electric car c) A blue boat Ask: (1) Do you like fast cars? (2) What colour car do you like best? VOCABULARY Electric adjective Auction noun Charity noun Special adjective Education noun Money noun Powered by electricity rather than petrol or gas. Example: My family drives a fast electric car to school. A public sale where items are sold to the person who offers the most money. Example: They bought an old painting at the city auction. An organisation that collects money to help people or causes. Example: The school raised money for a local children's charity. Different from normal, or better than usual. Example: She wore a special dress to the party. The process of teaching and learning in schools or colleges. Example: Good education helps children learn new skills. Coins and paper bills used to buy things. Example: He saved his money to buy a new bicycle. Ferrari is a famous company that makes fast red cars. Now, Ferrari has made its first electric car. An electric car uses power from a battery, not petrol. The name of this new car is the Ferrari Luce. A designer named Sir Jony Ive helped to create it. He also designed famous phones in Britain. In May, Ferrari showed the car to the world. Many people were surprised because it has five seats and an electric motor. Some people liked it, but others wanted traditional petrol cars. Recently, Ferrari sold this special car at a big auction in California. An auction is an event where people buy things by offering money. The car sold for 40 million dollars! This is a huge amount of money for a new car. Ferrari will give all the money to charity. The money will help educational programmes for children and young students. The new owner got a very special car with white paint and custom wheels. Listen 00:00 / 00:58 Share Lesson The Luce is the brainchild of iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to ride in an electric car? Why or why not? 2. What is your favourite type or colour of car? 3. How can money from auctions help children at school? 4. Do you think electric cars are good for our planet? 5. If you designed a new car, what special features would it have? 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: money, electric, charity, auction Ferrari is a famous company that makes fast red cars. Now, Ferrari has made its first _______(1) car. An electric car uses power from a battery, not petrol. The name of this new car is the Ferrari Luce. A designer named Sir Jony Ive helped to create it. He also designed famous phones in Britain. In May, Ferrari showed the car to the world. Many people were surprised because it has five seats and an electric motor. Some people liked it, but others wanted traditional petrol cars. Recently, Ferrari sold this special car at a big _______(2) in California. An auction is an event where people buy things by offering money. The car sold for 40 million dollars! This is a huge amount of _______(3) for a new car. Ferrari will give all the money to _______(4). The money will help educational programmes for children and young students. The new owner got a very special car with white paint and custom wheels. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Ferrari made a new red racing car for a driver in California. b) Ferrari sold its first electric car for a lot of money to help charity. c) Sir Jony Ive bought an electric car to drive to school every day. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The new Ferrari car uses petrol to run. T/F 2. The car sold for 40 million dollars at an auction. T/F 3. All the money from the sale will go to help educational programmes. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: [ ] Ferrari sold the electric car at an auction in California. [ ] Sir Jony Ive helped design the new Ferrari Luce car. [ ] Ferrari showed the new electric car to the world in May. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Electric 2. Auction 3. Charity 4. Special 5. Money a) An event where items are sold to the highest bidder b) Coins and notes used to pay for things c) Powered by battery power instead of petrol d) An organisation that helps people in need e) Different from normal or better than usual USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete each gap: 1. The school raised money for a local _______ that helps children. a) auction b) charity c) engine 2. My family bought a new _______ car that does not use petrol. a) electric b) slow c) paper Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in order to make complete sentences: 1. A) electric / B) Ferrari / C) made / D) car / E) an 2. A) the / B) to / C) money / D) went / E) charity SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b) An electric car Section 1: Fill in the Gaps electric auction money charity Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False False True True Section 4: Put Events in Order 3, 1, 2 Section 5: Vocab Match 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-e, 5-b Section 6: Discussion Builder 1-b, 2-a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble B-C-E-A-D (Ferrari made an electric car.) A-C-D-B-E (The money went to charity.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Open student 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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 27 Jul 2026 Credit: Dr Morley Read via Getty The World's Most Painful Insect: The Rainforest Bullet Ant Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Bullet ants live in cold snow. b) The sting of a bullet ant is extremely painful. c) Bullet ants can fly like birds. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a real ant? (2) Do you like rainforest animals? VOCABULARY Ant (noun) Forest (noun) Sting (verb) Strong (adjective) Painful (adjective) Protect (verb) A tiny insect that lives in a big group. Example: The ant carries a leaf to its home. A large area with many trees. Example: Many animals live in the warm forest. To hurt someone with a sharp point. Example: The bug can sting if you touch it. Having great power or energy. Example: The ant is small but very strong. Causing hurt or feeling sore. Example: A bee sting is very painful. To keep safe from harm. Example: Ants work together to protect their nest. The bullet ant is a very special insect. It lives in the warm rainforest of South America. This ant is bigger than most ants you see in your garden. It is famous because its sting is extremely painful. People say the sting hurts as much as a tiny bullet. Scientists study this insect to understand how it lives. The ant uses its strong sting to protect its nest from danger. It also hunts small insects for food. Bullet ants live high up in green trees and on the ground. They work together in big groups called colonies. Although their sting hurts a lot, bullet ants do not attack humans unless they feel scared. They are an important part of nature. Scientists want everyone to respect these amazing creatures in the wild. Listen 00:00 / 00:51 Share Lesson © Getty Images DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Have you ever seen a large ant? 2. How do you feel when you see insects? 3. Why do ants live in colonies? 4. Do you like learning about rainforest animals? 5. What should you do if you see a wild insect? 6. Why is it important to respect nature? 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: insect / nature / painful / protect The bullet ant is a very special _______(1). It lives in the warm rainforest of South America. This ant is bigger than most ants you see in your garden. It is famous because its sting is extremely _______(2). People say the sting hurts as much as a tiny bullet. Scientists study this insect to understand how it lives. The ant uses its strong sting to _______(3) its nest from danger. It also hunts small insects for food. Bullet ants live high up in green trees and on the ground. They work together in big groups called colonies. Although their sting hurts a lot, bullet ants do not attack humans unless they feel scared. They are an important part of _______(4). Scientists want everyone to respect these amazing creatures in the wild. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Bullet ants live in gardens and eat leaves. b) The bullet ant is a rainforest insect with a very painful sting. c) Scientists do not like bullet ants. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The bullet ant lives in South America. T/F 2. The sting of a bullet ant does not hurt at all. T/F 3. Bullet ants live together in groups called colonies. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order a) The ant uses its sting to protect its nest. b) Bullet ants live in the warm rainforest. c) Scientists ask people to respect bullet ants in the wild. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Insect 2. Forest 3. Painful 4. Protect a) Causing a feeling of hurt b) A small creature with six legs c) To keep something safe from harm d) A large area filled with trees USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. The bullet ant lives in the rainforest to _______ its home. a) protect b) destroy c) forget 2. Learning about wild animals is very _______. a) boring b) important c) painful Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A: lives / B: The / C: in / D: bullet ant / E: the rainforest 2. A: very / B: Its sting / C: painful / D: is / E: to feel SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps insect painful protect nature Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order Correct order: b, a, c Section 5: Vocab Match b d a c Section 6: Discussion Builder a b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble B D A C E (The bullet ant lives in the rainforest) B D A C E (Its sting is very painful to feel) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student 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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 25 May 2026 Turtle Champion Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which extra detail do you think is in the story? a) Gia sees a large shark near the beach. b) Gia designs special signs to protect turtles. c) Gia stops cars from driving on the road. Ask: (1) Do you like turtles? Why or why not? (2) Have you ever seen an animal sign near a road? VOCABULARY shell (noun) mix (verb) danger (noun) slogan (noun) brave (adjective) ʃɛl The hard outer cover of an animal like a turtle Example: The turtle pulled its head inside its hard shell. mɪks To combine different things together Example: You can mix yellow and blue paint to make green. ˈdeɪndʒər The possibility of harm or something bad happening Example: The small animals ran away when they sensed danger. ˈsloʊɡən A short and clever phrase that is easy to remember Example: The school uses a popular slogan for its recycling program. breɪv Ready to face difficult or scary situations Example: The brave firefighter saved the cat from the tree. Gia Providente is a nine-year-old girl. She lives in Long Island, New York. She loves turtles. Gia wanted to help diamondback terrapin turtles. These turtles have a beautiful diamond pattern on their shell. They live in water where saltwater and freshwater mix. Female turtles come to the land from May to July to lay eggs. But these turtles are in danger. Cars and boats can hit them. Gia wanted to protect them. She had a great idea. She designed special signs for parks near the water. The signs say, “Go slow, terrapins below.” This slogan is short and easy to see. Town workers put her signs in two local parks. Gia won a prize for helping her community. She tells other children to be brave and never give up. Listen 00:00 / 00:39 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why are cars and boats dangerous for turtles? 2. Was Gia's slogan "Go slow, terrapins below" a good idea? Why? 3. Have you ever seen a wild animal in your neighborhood? 4. Do you want to win a prize for helping animals? Why or why not? 5. Would you like to design a sign for your town? What would it say? 6. Why is it important to protect wild turtles? 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 1. Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below: Gia Providente is a nine-year-old girl. She lives in Long Island, New York. She loves turtles. Gia wanted to help diamondback terrapin turtles. These turtles have a beautiful diamond pattern on their (1) _______. They live in water where saltwater and freshwater (2) _______. Female turtles come to the land from May to July to lay eggs. But these turtles are in (3) _______. Cars and boats can hit them. Gia wanted to protect them. She had a great idea. She designed special signs for parks near the water. The signs say, “Go slow, terrapins below.” This slogan is short and easy to see. Town workers put her signs in two local parks. Gia won a prize for helping her community. She tells other children to be (4) _______ and never give up. 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: Gia designed signs to protect turtles from cars and boats in her community. A turtle swam away from New York to live in a bigger ocean. Gia and her friend Vincent found a diamond on a beach. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE Gia Providente is nine years old. T / F Terrapin turtles only live in saltwater. T / F Gia won a prize for her community work. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] Town workers installed the signs in two local parks. [ ] Gia saw turtle signs at another beach and wanted them at home. [ ] Gia designed special turtle awareness signs for her area. LANGUAGE 5. Match each vocabulary word with a definition: 1. Shell (n) 2. Mix (v) 3. Danger (n) 4. Brave (adj) a) The possibility of harm or something bad happening. b) Ready to face difficult or scary situations. c) The hard outer cover of an animal like a turtle. d) To combine different things together. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: 1. Gia wanted to protect the turtles ________ it would help drivers see them. because / so / but 2. The turtles face dangers from cars, ________ the new signs help them stay safe. because / but / so 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE 1. A. I think B. turtles are C. because D. wonderful animals E. they are quiet. 2. A. We should B. help animals C. keep them safe. D. to E. in our town SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Think Ahead: b Listening: (1) shell, (2) mix, (3) danger, (4) brave Main Idea: Gia designed signs to protect turtles from cars and boats in her community. True or False: True. The first paragraph states that Gia Providente is a nine-year-old girl. False. The text states they live in water where saltwater and freshwater mix. True. The last paragraph states Gia won a prize for helping her community. Put Events in Order: Gia saw turtle signs at another beach and wanted them at home. Gia designed special turtle awareness signs for her area. Town workers installed the signs in two local parks. Vocab Match: 1. c 2. d 3. a 4. b Discussion Builder: because so Sentence Unscramble: I think turtles are wonderful animals because they are quiet. We should help animals in our town to keep them safe. 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 10 Aug 2026 Before and after pictures of the Moon after SpaceX debris hit its surface SpaceX Rocket Piece Crashes into the Moon Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A leftover rocket piece hitting the Moon. b) Astronauts building a new house on Mars. c) A satellite taking photos of the Sun. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen the Moon at night? (2) What do you think happens when something hits the Moon? VOCABULARY rocket (/ˈrɒk.ɪt/) noun moon (/muːn/) noun crash (/kræʃ/) verb picture (/ˈpɪk.tʃə/) noun space (/speɪs/) noun surface (/ˈsɜː.fɪs/) noun Meaning: A vehicle that travels into space.. Example: The rocket flew high into the sky. Meaning: The round object that shines in the night sky. Example: The moon looks bright tonight. Meaning: To hit something hard and make a noise or damage. Example: The toy car might crash into the wall. Meaning: An image made by a camera. Example: She took a picture of her cat. Meaning: The huge area outside Earth where stars and planets are. Example: Astronauts travel through space. Meaning: The top or outside layer of something. Example: The surface of the table is smooth. A leftover piece of a rocket has hit the Moon. The rocket part belonged to a company called SpaceX. It was in space for a long time. Over time, gravity pulled the piece towards the Moon. On Wednesday, the rocket piece crashed onto the surface of the Moon. It was moving very fast. A spacecraft from South Korea named Danuri took pictures before and after the hit. The new pictures show a small change on the ground. The crash made a small mark and threw dust into the air. Scientists call this dust ejecta. Nobody on Earth was in danger. The Moon is about 384,000 kilometres away from us. However, scientists are very interested. They can study the new pictures to see what happens when objects hit the Moon. The crash also reminds people that there is a lot of space junk left floating near Earth. In the future, scientists want to stop leaving old rocket parts in space. Listen 00:00 / 01:03 Share Lesson KASA/Reuters DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What crashed onto the Moon? 2. Which country owns the Danuri spacecraft? 3. Were people on Earth in danger from this crash? 4. Why do you think old rocket parts stay in space? 5. Would you like to travel to the Moon one day? Why or why not? 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: crashed, pictures, rocket, surface A leftover piece of a _______(1) has hit the Moon. The rocket part belonged to a company called SpaceX. It was in space for a long time. Over time, gravity pulled the piece towards the Moon. On Wednesday, the rocket piece _______(2) onto the _______(3) of the Moon. It was moving very fast. A spacecraft from South Korea named Danuri took _______(4) before and after the hit. The new pictures show a small change on the ground. The crash made a small mark and threw dust into the air. Scientists call this dust ejecta. Nobody on Earth was in danger. The Moon is about 384,000 kilometres away from us. However, scientists are very interested. They can study the new pictures to see what happens when objects hit the Moon. The crash also reminds people that there is a lot of space junk left floating near Earth. In the future, scientists want to stop leaving old rocket parts in space. Section 2: Main Idea Which sentence tells the main idea of the story? a) A rocket piece hit the Moon and a spacecraft took pictures. b) South Korea built a new rocket to fly to the Sun. c) Astronauts visited the Moon to clean up trash. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True and False 1. The rocket piece hit the Moon on Wednesday. T/F 2. The crash caused great danger for people on Earth. T/F 3. The Danuri orbiter is from South Korea. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in order from 1 to 3: A. South Korea's Danuri spacecraft took pictures of the crash site. B. SpaceX launched a rocket carrying lunar landers into space. C. Gravity pulled the leftover rocket part onto a path towards the Moon. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. rocket 2. moon 3. crash 4. picture 5. surface a) The top or outside layer of something b) A vehicle that travels into space c) An image made by a camera d) The round object in the night sky e) To hit something hard and cause damage USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. The SpaceX rocket piece was floating in space for a long _______ before hitting the Moon. a) time b) house c) shoe 2. South Korea sent a spacecraft called Danuri to take _______ of the lunar landscape. a) pictures b) meals c) songs Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentence: 1. A) rocket piece / B) A leftover / C) onto the / D) crashed / E) Moon's surface 2. A) took photos / B) The spacecraft / C) of the / D) new mark / E) on the Moon SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) A leftover rocket piece hitting the Moon. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps rocket crashed surface pictures Section 2: Main Idea Answer: a Section 3: True and False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order B C A Section 5: Vocab Match b d e c a Section 6: Discussion Builder a a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble B - A - D - C - E (A leftover rocket piece crashed onto the Moon's surface.) B - A - C - D - E (The spacecraft took photos of the new mark on the Moon.) 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

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 31 May 2026 Mount Everest’s Busiest Day Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) 274 people climbed to the top of a big mountain in one day. b) A group of climbers found a box of gold on a mountain. c) The tallest mountain in the world is getting shorter. Ask: (1) Do you like to climb trees or hills? (2) Would you like to visit a very cold place? VOCABULARY top (noun) mountain (noun) record (noun) climber (noun) reach (verb) tɒp the highest part of something Example: It took a long time to climb to the top of the hill. ˈmaʊntɪn a very high hill, often with rocks and snow Example: Mount Everest is a very famous mountain. ˈrɛkərd the best or highest thing that has ever happened Example: He ran very fast and broke the world record. ˈklaɪmər a person who goes up mountains or rocks Example: The climber used a rope to stay safe. riːtʃ to get to a place Example: We hope to reach the park before the sun goes down. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. Many people want to climb it. On May 19, 2026, a new record happened. 274 climbers reached the top of the mountain in just one day. This is very special. The previous record was 212 people in 2023. The weather was very good that day. The sun was out, and there was not much wind. This made it easier for people to climb safely. However, it was also very busy. Climbers had to wait in long lines on the snow. Climbing Mount Everest is difficult. It is very cold, and there is not much air. These people are very brave. Nepal's government is happy about the record, but they also want to keep everyone safe. It is a big day for history. Listen 00:00 / 00:40 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world. 2. How many people reached the top on May 19, 2026? 3. Why was the weather important for the climbers? 4. Is it a good idea for many people to climb a mountain at the same time? 5. Would you like to climb a big mountain? Why or why not? 6. How do you feel when it is very cold 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 1. LISTEN AND FILL GAPS Word Bank: climbers / mountain / reach / record / top Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below: Mount Everest is the tallest (1) _______ in the world. Many people want to climb it. On May 19, 2026, a new (2) _______ happened. 274 (3) _______ reached the (4) _______ of the mountain in just one day. This is very special. The previous record was 212 people in 2023. The weather was very good that day. The sun was out, and there was not much wind. This made it easier for people to (5) _______ the peak safely. 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: 274 climbers reached the top of Mount Everest in one day, which is a new record. Nepal's government wants to build a new road to the top of the mountain. A small group of people found a new mountain that is taller than Mount Everest. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE Mount Everest is the shortest mountain in the world. T / F 274 people reached the top on May 19, 2026. T / F The previous record was from the year 2010. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] 212 people reached the summit in 2023. [ ] A new record was set in May 2026. [ ] Many people waited in long lines to reach the top. LANGUAGE Match each vocabulary word with a definition: 1. Top 2. Mountain 3. Record 4. Reach a) A very high hill with rocks. b) To get to a place. c) The highest part of something. d) The best or highest level ever. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: Many people want to climb Mount Everest ________ it is the tallest mountain. because / but / so The weather was good, ________ 274 people reached the top. because / but / so 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE A. tallest B. Everest C. is D. the E. mountain. A. set B. They C. new D. a E. record. SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Think Ahead: a. The article focuses on the historical day when 274 people reached the summit. Listening (1) mountain (2) record (3) climbers (4) top (5) reach Main Idea 274 climbers reached the top of Mount Everest in one day, which is a new record. True or False False. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. True. The article confirms 274 climbers reached the top on May 19, 2026. False. The previous record was from 2023. Put Events in Order 212 people reached the summit in 2023. A new record was set in May 2026. Many people waited in long lines to reach the top. Vocab Match c a d b Discussion Builder because so Sentence Unscramble Everest is the tallest mountain. They set a new record. 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 17 Jun 2026 UK to Introduce Social Media Ban for Under-16s Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Children will need a passport to play video games. b) The UK government wants to ban social media for children under 16. c) Computers will be turned off across the country. Ask: (1) Do you use social media apps like TikTok or Instagram? (2) How much time do you spend online every day? VOCABULARY ban (v) safety (n) stranger (n) future (n) rule (n) safe (adj) to say that something is not allowed being safe from danger or harm a person you do not know the time that will come after now something that says what you can or cannot do not in danger The United Kingdom has a big new plan for young people. The government wants to ban social media for children under 16 years old. This means children cannot use apps like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, says that social media makes many children unhappy. He wants to help parents protect their children online. The new rules will focus on internet safety. Under the new plan, popular gaming sites will also change. Children under 16 will not be allowed to do livestreaming or talk to a stranger on these gaming sites. The UK government hopes this rule will help children spend more time playing outside and talking to friends in real life. They want to make a safe future for the next generation. The law will start next year. Many parents agree with this plan because they worry about smartphones. Listen 00:00 / 00:45 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you think social media is good or bad for children? 2. Which apps do you use the most every week? 3. Do you prefer playing video games or playing outside? 4. Is it a good idea to talk to a stranger online? 5. How do your parents help you stay safe on the internet? 6. Should children under 16 be allowed to use TikTok? 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: ban safety stranger future The United Kingdom has a big new plan for young people. The government wants to _______(1) social media for children under 16 years old. This means children cannot use apps like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, says that social media makes many children unhappy. He wants to help parents protect their children online. The new rules will focus on internet _______(2). Under the new plan, popular gaming sites will also change. Children under 16 will not be allowed to do livestreaming or talk to a _______(3) on these gaming sites. The UK government hopes this rule will help children spend more time playing outside and talking to friends in real life. They want to make a safe _______(4) for the next generation. The law will start next year. Many parents agree with this plan because they worry about smartphones. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) Video games are becoming more expensive in the UK. b) The UK government plans to ban social media for children under 16 to keep them safe. c) Children in the UK are moving to Australia next year. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The UK government wants to stop children under 16 from using social media. T/F 2. Keir Starmer believes social media always makes children happy. T/F 3. Under the new rules, children can still talk to any stranger on gaming sites. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3: a) The new law will start next year to protect children. b) Many children use apps like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram every day. c) The Prime Minister announces a new plan to ban social media for under-16s. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. ban 2. safety 3. stranger 4. rule a) a person you do not know b) something that says what you can or cannot do c) to say that something is not allowed d) being safe from danger or harm USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 1. The new internet rule will help keep children _______ online. a) safe b) unhappy c) stranger 2. Parents want to protect the _______ of their family. a) ban b) future c) rule Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make a sentence: 1. A) social B) ban C) wants to D) media E) the government 2. A) stay safe B) online C) children D) should E) always SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps 1. ban 2. safety 3. stranger 4. future Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True or False 1. True 2. False 3. False Section 4: Put Events in Order 1. b 2. c 3. a Section 5: Vocab Match 1. c 2. d 3. a 4. b Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. a 2. b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. E, C, B, A, D (The government wants to ban social media) 2. C, D, E, A, B (Children should always stay safe online) 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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 29 May 2026 This Ant Species Produces Only Queens Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which extra detail do you think is in the story? a) These ants eat giant spiders in the forest. b) Every female ant in this group is a queen. c) The ants live in big underwater caves. Ask: (1) Do you like insects? Why or why not? (2) What do you know about ant queens? VOCABULARY special (adjective) wing (noun) nest (noun) chore (noun) forest (noun) ˈspɛʃəl better, greater, or different from what is usual Example: This is a very special bird because it can talk. wɪŋ one of the parts of the body that a bird, insect, or bat uses for flying Example: The butterfly has beautiful blue wings. nɛst a home built by an animal to live in or have babies Example: The ants built a large nest under the old tree. tʃɔːr a small job that you have to do regularly Example: Cleaning my room is my favorite chore. ˈfɔːrɪst a large area of land covered with many trees Example: Many wild animals live in the dark forest. In the Chocó forest of Ecuador, scientists found a new ant species. It is named Strumigenys ayerstor. Most ant nests have one queen and many workers. But this special species is different. These ants produce only queens. Every female ant has wings. They do not have any worker ants to do chores. How do they live? These ants are parasites. They do not build their own nests. Instead, they go into the nests of other ants. They live there and take food from the host ants. The host ants do all the hard work. The new queens just live and grow. The Chocó forest is a very important place. It has many rare animals and plants. This new ant shows that nature is full of surprises. Even small insects can be very strange. Listen 00:00 / 00:42 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Where do these new ants live? 2. How is this ant nest different from a normal ant nest? 3. What do these ants use their wings for? 4. Do you think being a "parasite" is a good way to live? 5. Would you like to be a scientist in a forest? 6. Why is the Chocó forest special? 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 1. LISTEN AND FILL GAPS Word Bank: chores / wings / special / nest / forest Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below: In the Chocó (1) __________ of Ecuador, scientists found a new ant species. It is named Strumigenys ayerstor. Most ant nests have one queen and many workers. But this (2) __________ species is different. These ants produce only queens. Every female ant has (3) __________. They do not have any worker ants to do (4) __________. How do they live? These ants are parasites. They do not build their own (5) __________. Instead, they go into the nests of other ants. They live there and take food from the host ants. The host ants do all the hard work. The new queens just live and grow. 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: Scientists found a new ant species in Ecuador where every female is a queen. Worker ants in Ecuador are building larger nests for their new queen. Many different animals are leaving the Chocó forest to find new homes. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE 1. The new ant species is from New York. T / F 2. Every female ant in this species has wings. T / F 3. These ants build their own big nests. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] The new queen ants live and grow in the host nest. [ ] The queen ants enter the nests of other ants. [ ] Scientists discover the Strumigenys ayerstor in a forest. LANGUAGE 5. VOCAB MATCH Match each vocabulary word with a definition: 1. Special 2. Wing 3. Nest 4. Chore 5. Forest a) A large area with many trees. b) A regular small job or task. c) Different from what is usual. d) A home built by an insect or bird. e) Part of the body used for flying. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: These ants are very strange __________ they do not have workers. because / but / so The host ants do the work, __________ the queens can just rest. because / but / so 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE A. The ants B. wings C. have D. because E. they are queens. A. I think B. the forest C. is D. a very E. beautiful place. SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Think Ahead: b. The article explains that this unique species lacks a worker class entirely. Listening (1) forest (2) special (3) wings (4) chores (5) nest Main Idea Scientists found a new ant species in Ecuador where every female is a queen. This summarizes the core biological surprise of the story. True or False False. The first sentence says they were found in the Chocó forest of Ecuador. True. The second paragraph states that every female ant has wings. False. The text explains that they are parasites and do not build their own nests. Put Events in Order Scientists discover the Strumigenys ayerstor in a forest. The queen ants enter the nests of other ants. The new queen ants live and grow in the host nest. Vocab Match c e d b a Discussion Builder 1. because — Provides the reason why the ants are considered strange. 2. so — Shows the result of the host ants doing the work. Sentence Unscramble 1. The ants have wings because they are queens. 2. I think the forest is a very beautiful place. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error