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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 10 Jul 2026 Xie Na announced her concert tour with this poster. Getty Images via BBC Chinese TV Star Cancels Concert Tour After Backlash Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A singer wins a big prize. b) A concert is stopped because people are mad. c) A television show changes its name. Ask: (1) Do you have a favourite celebrity? (2) What do you do when you do not like a singer? VOCABULARY celebrity Noun concert Noun cancel Verb internet Noun famous Adjective ticket Noun A famous person. She is a TV celebrity. A musical show. I went to a music concert. To stop an event. They had to cancel the show. A worldwide computer network. I read news on the internet. Known by many people. He is a famous singer. A piece of paper to enter a show. I bought a concert ticket. Xie Na is a very famous celebrity in China. She is a popular television host. Many people love her funny personality. She wanted to follow her dream to be a singer. She planned a big music concert tour across the country. Her first shows were in Chengdu. Thousands of fans bought tickets very quickly. The shows were successful and Xie Na felt very happy. However, she wanted to sing in Beijing next. Many people on the internet became angry. They said she was a bad singer. They thought the tickets were too expensive. Some people complained to the government. They thought she just wanted to make easy money. The online criticism became too big. The show organisers had to cancel the Beijing concert. They returned the money to the fans. Xie Na did not say anything about the cancellation. Young people at a job fair in China, where unemployment has been on the rise. Getty Images via BBC Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Why is Xie Na famous in China? (2) What was her dream? (3) Where were her first concerts held? (4) Why did people on the internet get angry about the Beijing concert? (5) What did the show organiser do with the Beijing concert? (6) Do you think it is fair to cancel a show if people do not like the singing? 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: celebrity, concert, tickets, internet Xie Na is a very famous _______(1) in China. She is a popular television host. Many people love her funny personality. She wanted to follow her dream to be a singer. She planned a big music _______(2) tour across the country. Her first shows were in Chengdu. Thousands of fans bought _______(3) very quickly. The shows were successful and Xie Na felt very happy. However, she wanted to sing in Beijing next. Many people on the _______(4) became angry. They said she was a bad singer. They thought the tickets were too expensive. Some people complained to the government. They thought she just wanted to make easy money. The online criticism became too big. The show organisers had to cancel the Beijing concert. They returned the money to the fans. Xie Na did not say anything about the cancellation. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Xie Na is learning how to become a television host in Beijing. b) A famous star cancelled her concert after people online complained about her singing. c) Fans in Chengdu were angry because tickets were too expensive. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False Xie Na is a famous television host in China. T/F Tickets for her concerts in Chengdu sold very slowly. T/F The concert in Beijing was cancelled because of online complaints. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) People on the internet complained about her singing skills. b) Xie Na held successful concerts for her fans in Chengdu. c) The organisers cancelled the Beijing show and refunded the money. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Celebrity 2. Concert 3. Cancel 4. Internet a) A global computer network. b) A famous person. c) To stop an event from happening. d) A music show. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think the concert was _______(1) because many people were unhappy. a) cancelled b) famous 2. It is not easy to buy a _______(2) when the show is popular. a) celebrity b) ticket Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A) Xie Na B) is C) a famous D) celebrity E) in China 2. A) They B) had to C) cancel D) the Beijing E) concert SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) celebrity (2) concert (3) tickets (4) internet Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False T 2. F 3. T Section 4: Put Events in Order b 2. a 3. c Section 5: Vocab Match c 2. a 3. d 4. b Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a (2) b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Xie Na is a famous celebrity in China. They had to cancel the Beijing concert. 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 World Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 19 Jul 2026 Ephesus: The ancient city of Ephesus is a UNESCO World Heritage site in western Turkey’s İzmir Province. Orhan Fatih Dogan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images The Magic of Ancient Ephesus: Exploring History Under the Stars Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) An old city in Turkey with a large library b) A modern theme park with rollercoasters c) A deep ocean cave filled with treasure Ask: (1) Do you like visiting old buildings? (2) What can we learn from history? VOCABULARY ancient (adjective) city (noun) famous (adjective) stones (noun) beautiful (adjective) theatre (noun) very old; from a long time ago. Example: The family visited an ancient castle during their holiday. a large and important town where many people live. Example: London is a big city with lots of traffic. known by many people in different places. Example: The actor is famous all around the world. hard, solid pieces of rock found in the ground. Example: Children like to throw small stones into the river. very pretty or pleasing to look at. Example: The garden is full of beautiful red flowers. a large building or outdoor area for shows and plays. Example: We went to the modern theatre to see a musical. Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey. Many thousands of years ago, a lot of people lived there. Today, it is a very famous place because it is still standing. Visitors from all over the world travel to see the big buildings. Walking on the old streets makes you feel like a time traveller. The streets are made of white marble stones. One of the most beautiful buildings is the old library. It has tall walls and pretty stone carvings. There is also a huge ancient theatre where people watched shows in the past. It can hold thousands of people. Today, scientists are still working hard to find more secrets hidden under the ground. Visitors can walk around the old streets at night now too. The special lights make the old city look magical under the stars. Great Theater: This 19th-century engraving shows how the city's ampitheater might have looked in Roman times. Design Pics Inc/Shutterstock Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to visit Ephesus? Why or why not? 2. What do you think is hidden under the ground in old cities? 3. Do you prefer visiting big modern cities or old historic places? 4. Why do people like to see things under the stars at night? 5. What is the oldest object or building in your hometown? 6. If you were a time traveller, which century would you visit? 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: ancient, famous, stones, theatre Ephesus is an _______(1) city in Turkey. Many thousands of years ago, a lot of people lived there. Today, it is a very _______(2) place because it is still standing. Visitors from all over the world travel to see the big buildings. Walking on the old streets makes you feel like a time traveller. The streets are made of white marble _______(3). One of the most beautiful buildings is the old library. It has tall walls and pretty stone carvings. There is also a huge ancient _______(4) where people watched shows in the past. It can hold thousands of people. Today, scientists are still working hard to find more secrets hidden under the ground. Visitors can walk around the old streets at night now too. The special lights make the old city look magical under the stars. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) A guide on how to build a library with white marble b) An introduction to the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey c) A story about how modern actors perform in theatres UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Ephesus is a brand new city built last year. T/F 2. The streets of the city are made of white marble stones. T/F 3. People can now visit the old city at night with special lights. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order a) Scientists find more secrets under the ground. b) A lot of people lived in the city of Ephesus thousands of years ago. c) Today, modern visitors travel from all over the world to see the ruins. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. ancient 2. famous 3. beautiful 4. city a. very old b. a large town c. very pretty d. known by many people USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think visiting an ancient city sounds very _______ because I love history. a) boring b) exciting c) scary d) painful 2. If I travel to Turkey, I want to see the famous library and take many _______. a) showers b) photos c) naps d) meals Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A-Ephesus B-is C-an D-ancient E-city 2. A-The B-streets C-are D-very E-beautiful SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1 Answers: (1) ancient (2) famous (3) stones (4) theatre Section 2 Answer: b Section 3 Answers: False True True Section 4 Answers: b, c, a Section 5 Answers: 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b Section 6 Answers: 1-b, 2-b Section 7 Answers: Ephesus is an ancient city. The streets are very beautiful. Section 8 Answers: 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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 15 Sept 2026 Fascinating Cat Facts Backed by Science Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Cats can jump very high. b) Cats talk with short words. c) Cats swim across big oceans. Ask: (1) Do you have a pet cat at home? (2) Why do you think cats make a purr sound? VOCABULARY whisker (/ˈwɪs.kə/ , noun) Meaning: A long thick hair growing near the mouth of a cat. Example: The black cat touched the wall with its soft whisker. purr (/pɜː/ , verb) Meaning: To make a low continuous sound when happy. Example: Cats purr when you stroke their soft fur. nap (/næp/ , noun) Meaning: A short sleep during the day. Example: The little kitten takes a long nap in the sun. pounce (/paʊns/ , verb) Meaning: To jump quickly to catch something. Example: Playful cats pounce on small red balls. clever (/ˈklev.ə/ , adjective) Meaning: Quick to learn and understand things. Example: My clever cat can open the kitchen door. silent (/ˈsaɪ.lənt/ , adjective) Meaning: Making no sound at all. Example: The cat is silent when walking on the rug. Cats are fantastic pets. Scientists study cats to learn about their cool bodies. Many cats spend sixteen hours sleeping every day. They love taking a quick nap in sunny spots. Cats have special eyes for the dark. They see very well at night. A long whisker on their face helps them feel space. Cats walk in a silent way. Their soft paws do not make loud noises. This helps them move near small toys. When cats are happy, they purr softly. People like this calm sound. Young kittens pounce on wool toys to play. It shows that cats are very clever animals. Cats slow blink back at their owners © Getty Images Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Do you think cats are good pets? (2) Why do cats sleep for many hours? (3) How do whiskers help a little cat? (4) What games do happy kittens play? (5) Do you prefer quiet cats or noisy dogs? 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: nap, pounce, purr, whisker Cats are fantastic pets. Scientists study cats to learn about their cool bodies. Many cats spend sixteen hours sleeping every day. They love taking a quick _______(1) in sunny spots. Cats have special eyes for the dark. They see very well at night. A long _______(2) on their face helps them feel space. Cats walk in a silent way. Their soft paws do not make loud noises. This helps them move near small toys. When cats are happy, they _______(3) softly. People like this calm sound. Young kittens _______(4) on wool toys to play. It shows that cats are very clever animals. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) Cats spend all day swimming in deep water. b) Science shows that cats have interesting bodies and habits. c) Cats only eat food in the dark night. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Cats sleep for sixteen hours every day. T/F (2) Cats cannot see very well at night. T/F (3) Kittens pounce on toys when they play. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: ( ) A cat feels happy and purrs softly. ( ) A cat takes a short nap in the sun. ( ) A kitten pounces on a wool toy. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) whisker (2) purr (3) nap (4) pounce (5) silent a) making no noise b) a short sleep c) long hair on a face d) jump quickly to catch e) make a low happy sound USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) My cat likes to _______ in the warm sunshine. a) nap b) cry c) swim (2) The kitten will _______ on the paper ball. a) pounce b) sleep c) read Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble: A / soft / makes / purr / cat / happy / . (2) Unscramble: Whiskers / space / cats / feel / help / . SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: (1) nap, (2) whisker, (3) purr, (4) pounce Section 2: b Section 3: (1) T, (2) F, (3) T Section 4: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: (1)-c, (2)-e, (3)-b, (4)-d, (5)-a Section 6: (1) a, (2) a Section 7: (1) A happy cat makes a soft purr. (A-B-C-D-E), (2) Whiskers help cats feel space. (A-B-C-D-E) Section 8: 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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 16 Jun 2026 Wild Black Bear Caught in Japanese City Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A bear climbs up a tall city tree b) A bear walks around a Japanese city c) A bear runs into a busy toy shop Ask: (1) Do you like wild animals? (2) What should you do if you see a big animal on the street? VOCABULARY bear (n) city (n) close (v) safe (adj) street (n) school (n) a large wild animal with thick fur a very large town where many people live to stop opening or operating something not in danger or likely to be hurt a road in a town or city with houses on it a place where children go to learn A wild black bear walked around a large city in Japan. For four days, local people saw the big animal in many places. It walked near family houses, green parks, and quiet streets. City leaders wanted to keep everyone safe from danger. Because of this, they decided to close all ninety-four primary and middle schools. Children stayed at home with their parents. Many police officers and local hunters searched for the animal. Finally, they found the black bear at a private house. A special doctor used a tranquiliser gun to make the bear sleep safely. Then, the team put the heavy animal into a large cage on a truck. Local families are now very happy and relieved. The streets are safe again, and children can go back to school tomorrow. The dangerous bear adventure is finished. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. How would you feel if a wild bear walked on your street? 2. Do you think it was a good idea to close the schools? 3. What is your favourite wild animal? 4. Would you like to work as a helper who protects wild animals? 5. Why do you think the bear came into the big city? 6. How can people stay safe from large 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: bear, city, close, streets A wild black _______(1) walked around a large _______(2) in Japan. For four days, local people saw the big animal in many places. It walked near family houses, green parks, and quiet _______(4). City leaders wanted to keep everyone safe from danger. Because of this, they decided to _______(3) all ninety-four primary and middle schools. Children stayed at home with their parents. Many police officers and local hunters searched for the animal. Finally, they found the black bear at a private house. A special doctor used a tranquiliser gun to make the bear sleep safely. Then, the team put the heavy animal into a large cage on a truck. Local families are now very happy and relieved. The streets are safe again, and children can go back to school tomorrow. The dangerous bear adventure is finished. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the story. a) A black bear is caught in a Japanese city after causing school closures. b) Children in Japan learn how to track wild animals in the forest. c) A local zoo buys a new black bear for its animal exhibit. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The black bear was seen in Japan for ten days. T/F 2. All ninety-four primary and middle schools were closed. T/F 3. The bear was caught at a private house. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) A doctor used a tranquiliser gun to make the bear sleep. b) The black bear walked around the city streets for four days. c) City leaders closed ninety-four primary and middle schools. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. bear 2. city 3. close 4. safe a) a large wild animal with thick fur b) a very large town where many people live c) to stop opening or operating something d) not in danger or likely to be hurt USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the conversation. 1. Ben: Did you see the wild _______ on the street yesterday? Amy: Yes, it was very big and scary! a) bird b) bear c) fish 2. Amy: The city leaders decided to _______ our school for safety. Ben: I know, we had to stay home all day. a) close b) open c) paint Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. A) bear B) wild C) walked D) the E) around 2. A) schools B) closed C) they D) the E) municipal SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: 1. bear, 2. city, 3. close, 4. streets Section 2: Answer: a Section 3: 1. False, 2. True, 3. True Section 4: 1. b, 2. c, 3. a Section 5: 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d Section 6: 1. b, 2. a Section 7: 1. D-B-A-C-E, 2. C-B-D-E-A Section 8: 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 Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 17 Oct 2026 Tesla Roadster uses rocket boosters to flip and fly through the air. Tesla Tesla's New Roadster Can Fly, Flip and Zoom! Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) The car flies over a big lorry. b) The car swims under the sea. c) The car drives children to school. Ask: (1) What is your favourite car? Why? (2) Do you want to fly in a car? VOCABULARY road (/rəʊd/ , noun) Meaning: A long, hard path for cars, buses and bikes. Example: We look left and right before we cross the road. fly (/flaɪ/ , verb) Meaning: To move through the air, like a bird or a plane. Example: Birds fly over my house every morning. air (/eə/ , noun) Meaning: The thing all around us that we breathe. We cannot see it. Example: I blow air into my red balloon. fast (/fɑːst/ , adjective) Meaning: Very quick. Example: My dog is fast. He runs to the park! lorry (/ˈlɒri/ , noun) Meaning: A very big vehicle that carries heavy things. Example: A big lorry brings food to our shop. magnet (/ˈmæɡnət/ , noun) Meaning: A thing that pulls metal towards it. Example: I stick my drawing on the fridge with a magnet. seat (/siːt/ , noun) Meaning: A place where you sit. Example: My seat in class is next to the window. Tesla is a big car company. Tesla has a new sports car. Its name is the Roadster. This car is very special. It drives on the road, and it flies too! The Roadster has small rockets at the back. The rockets use air, not fuel. The air comes out very fast. Whoosh! The car goes up into the sky. Today, lots of people are watching the car at a big test centre in Texas, in the USA. The car is jumping high. It is going over a big lorry. People are clapping and cheering. Nobody is in the car. A toy spaceman sits in the seat. The Roadster is very, very fast. It goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than one second! It has fans under the car too. The fans pull the car down to the road. The car sticks to the road like a magnet. The car has two seats. Lots of people want this car, but it is not ready yet. Tesla wants to make it in 2028. The look of Tesla Roadster is inspired by planes including the SR-71 aircraft. Tesla Tesla Roadster’s interior features a yoke steering wheel and an electronic steer by wire system. Tesla Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Section 8: Discussion Questions 1. Do you like the Roadster? Why or why not? 2. Where do you want to go in a flying car? 3. Is a flying car scary or fun for you? 4. What things fly in the sky? 5. What is your favourite car? What colour is it? 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 Complete the article with words from the Word Bank. Word Bank: air | lorry | magnet | road Tesla is a big car company. Tesla has a new sports car. Its name is the Roadster. This car is very special. It drives on the _______(1), and it flies too! The Roadster has small rockets at the back. The rockets use _______(2), not fuel. The air comes out very fast. Whoosh! The car goes up into the sky. Today, lots of people are watching the car at a big test centre in Texas, in the USA. The car is jumping high. It is going over a big _______(3). People are clapping and cheering. Nobody is in the car. A toy spaceman sits in the seat. The Roadster is very, very fast. It goes from 0 to 60 miles per hour in less than one second! It has fans under the car too. The fans pull the car down to the road. The car sticks to the road like a _______(4). The car has two seats. Lots of people want this car, but it is not ready yet. Tesla wants to make it in 2028. Section 2: Main Idea What is the story mostly about? a) Tesla has a new car. It drives and it flies. b) Tesla has a new lorry for farms. c) A toy spaceman drives a car to school. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False Read each sentence. Circle T (True) or F (False). 1. The rockets use air. T/F 2. A real man sits in the car. T/F 3. The car has two seats. T/F Section 4: Put the Events in Order Put the events in order. Write 1, 2 or 3. a) The car goes over a big lorry. ___ b) Air comes out of the rockets very fast. ___ c) The car goes up into the sky. ___ LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. fly 2. fast 3. seat 4. lorry 5. magnet a) a very big vehicle that carries things b) to move through the air c) a thing that pulls metal towards it d) very quick e) a place where you sit USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. 1. I want to ride in the Roadster because it ______. a) flies b) sleeps c) sings 2. The fans pull the car down to the ______. a) sky b) road c) sea Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the parts in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. A) high B) the air. C) The car D) in E) flies 2. A) the car B) wants C) in 2028. D) Tesla E) to make SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Answer Key Warm Up a) The car flies over a big lorry. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) road, (2) air, (3) lorry, (4) magnet Section 2: Main Idea a) Tesla has a new car. It drives and it flies. Section 3: True or False 1. True 2. False – A toy spaceman sits in the seat. 3. True Section 4: Put the Events in Order 1. b) Air comes out of the rockets very fast. 2. c) The car goes up into the sky. 3. a) The car goes over a big lorry. Section 5: Vocab Match 1. fly – b) to move through the air 2. fast – d) very quick 3. seat – e) a place where you sit 4. lorry – a) a very big vehicle that carries things 5. magnet – c) a thing that pulls metal towards it Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. a) flies 2. b) road Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. C, E, A, D, B – The car flies high in the air. 2. D, B, E, A, C – Tesla wants to make the car in 2028. Section 8: Discussion Questions (answers will vary; sample answers) 1. Yes, I like it. It is fast and it flies. 2. I want to go to the beach. 3. It is fun! / It is a bit scary. 4. Birds, planes, rockets and kites fly in the sky. 5. My favourite car is my dad's car. It is blue. 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 23 Jul 2026 Image credit: US Air Force The Weirdest and Most Secretive Futuristic Weapons Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Flying cars that carry delicious pizza b) Giant magnets that shoot small metal objects c) Red robots that paint beautiful houses Ask: (1) Do you like futuristic gadgets? (2) Have you ever seen a flying drone? VOCABULARY laser noun (/ˈleɪzə/) drone noun (/drəʊn/) future noun (/ˈfjuːtʃə/) sound noun (/saʊnd/) magnet noun (/ˈmæɡnɪt/) weapon noun (/ˈwepən/) A powerful beam of bright light. Example: The ship used a bright blue laser to see far away. A small flying robot with no pilot. Example: He flew his new drone over the park. The time that will happen after now. Example: In the future, cars will fly in the sky. Something that you can hear. Example: The loud sound made the dog jump. A piece of metal that pulls other metal towards it. Example: She used a magnet to pick up the paperclips. An object used for fighting or protection. Example: A sword is an old type of defence weapon. Scientists are making strange new inventions for the future. Some of these inventions are new types of defence weapon. They look exactly like cool things from a science fiction movie. One amazing invention is a powerful laser beam. The British Navy wants to use these bright lasers on warships to stop big dangers. Another modern machine can stop a flying drone very quickly. It uses smart microwave energy to switch off the electronic computer inside the flying robot. There are also giant sound machines on big trucks. They send out very loud sound waves to push crowds away safely without hurting anyone. Finally, some countries are building a new gun with a giant magnet. This magnet shoots metal objects towards targets faster than a normal aeroplane. These exciting ideas show how modern technology is changing our whole world every single day. The ‘laser of dissuasion’ (LDI) is a non-lethal weapon designed to deter and neutralise threats by causing temporary visual impairment - Photo credit: Getty Images Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like reading about new technology? 2. Would you like to see a real flying drone? 3. What is your favourite electronic gadget? 4. Do you think lasers look cool in movies? 5. Would you like to live in a futuristic city? 6. What invention do you want to create one 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: drone, future, laser, magnet Scientists are making strange new inventions for the _______(1). Some of these inventions are new types of defence weapon. They look exactly like cool things from a science fiction movie. One amazing invention is a powerful _______(2) beam. The British Navy wants to use these bright lasers on warships to stop big dangers. Another modern machine can stop a flying _______(3) very quickly. It uses smart microwave energy to switch off the electronic computer inside the flying robot. There are also giant sound machines on big trucks. They send out very loud sound waves to push crowds away safely without hurting anyone. Finally, some countries are building a new gun with a giant _______(4). This magnet shoots metal objects towards targets faster than a normal aeroplane. These exciting ideas show how modern technology is changing our whole world every single day. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Scientists are building flying robots to carry heavy boxes to houses. b) New inventions use lasers, sound, and magnets to create futuristic tools. c) The British Navy is painting all of its ships blue for the summer. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The British Navy plans to use lasers on ships. T/F 2. Microwave energy makes a drone fly much higher. T/F 3. Magnet guns shoot objects slower than a normal aeroplane. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the descriptions of technology mentioned in the text in order from first to last: 1. A machine that disables flying drones using microwave energy. 2. A powerful laser used by the British Navy on ships. 3. A new gun that uses a giant magnet to shoot objects very fast. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. future 2. laser 3. drone 4. weapon a) A small flying robot without a pilot b) An object used for fighting or protection c) The time that will happen after now d) A powerful beam of bright light USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. 1. I think a powerful _______ is cooler than a flying robot. a) laser b) glass c) paper 2. In the _______, our homes will have amazing new technology. a) past b) future c) yesterday Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences. 1. A) giant B) lasers C) are D) tools E) powerful 2. A) drone B) robot C) a D) flying E) is SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: (1) future, (2) laser, (3) drone, (4) magnet Section 2: b Section 3: 1. T, 2. F, 3. F Section 4: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b Section 6: 1-a, 2-b Section 7: 1) B-C-E-A-D (Lasers are powerful giant tools), 2) C-D-A-E-B (A flying drone is a robot) Section 8: 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 Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 18 Aug 2026 Matt Chinworth Why Math is Harder for Some Kids - How Brains Process Numbers Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Children learn maths best when they stay up very late. b) Scientists scanned children's brains while they did a maths test. c) Computer screens can make numbers turn into small animals. Ask: (1) Do you find maths easy or hard at school? (2) What tools help you count numbers in class? VOCABULARY brain (noun) /breɪn/ count (verb) /kaʊnt/ dot (noun) /dɒt/ mistake (noun) /mɪˈsteɪk/ slow (adjective) /sləʊ/ symbol (noun) /ˈsɪm.bəl/ test (noun) /test/ The part inside your head that helps you think. Example: Your brain helps you solve maths problems. To find the total number of things. Example: Children count dots on the screen. A small round mark on a page or screen. Example: The teacher drew a red dot on the board. An action or answer that is not correct. Example: I made a small mistake in my test. Moving or doing something with little speed. Example: Please be slow and careful with your work. A shape or sign used to show a number. Example: The number 5 is a mathematical symbol. A set of questions to check what you know. Example: We had a short maths test today. Maths can be hard for many children. Scientists wanted to find out why. They studied young pupils in school. They looked at how children learn numbers. In the study, children did a special test. They looked at numbers on a screen. They picked the larger number. Scientists scanned their brains during the test. Some children made mistakes when they saw number symbols like 5 or 9. They moved too fast. They did not slow down after making an error. Their brains showed less activity in parts that check work. Then, scientists changed the test. They used groups of dots instead of written numbers. Something amazing happened. All the children did well with the dots. Children who struggled before became calm and careful. They slowed down after mistakes. This study shows that dots can help children learn. Written numbers are hard symbols for young brains. Using dots or pictures helps pupils understand maths much better. Phynart Studio/E+/Getty Images Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you find maths easy or difficult at school? 2. How do you feel when you make a mistake in class? 3. Do you prefer counting written numbers or counting dots? 4. What games do you play that use numbers? 5. How can teachers help pupils feel happy during maths lessons? 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: slow, dots, mistakes, symbols Maths can be hard for many children. Scientists wanted to find out why. They studied young pupils in school. They looked at how children learn numbers. In the study, children did a special test. They looked at numbers on a screen. They picked the larger number. Scientists scanned their brains during the test. Some children made _______(1) when they saw number _______(2) like 5 or 9. They moved too fast. They did not _______(3) down after making an error. Their brains showed less activity in parts that check work. Then, scientists changed the test. They used groups of _______(4) instead of written numbers. Something amazing happened. All the children did well with the dots. Children who struggled before became calm and careful. They slowed down after mistakes. This study shows that dots can help children learn. Written numbers are hard symbols for young brains. Using dots or pictures helps pupils understand maths much better. Section 2: Main Idea Which sentence gives the best main idea of the story? a) Scanning brains shows why maths with dots is impossible. b) Using dots instead of number symbols helps children learn maths. c) Children do not like doing tests on computer screens. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True and False 1. Scientists scanned children's brains during a maths test. T/F 2. All children found number symbols very easy to understand. T/F 3. Children worked more carefully when they looked at dots. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: a) Children looked at pictures of dots instead of written numbers. b) Scientists scanned children's brains while they picked larger numbers. c) Researchers noticed that dots helped children slow down and fix mistakes. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Brain 2. Symbol 3. Mistake 4. Dot 5. Test a) A small round mark on a page or screen b) An action or answer that is not correct c) A shape or sign used to show an idea or number d) The part inside your head that helps you think e) A set of questions to check what someone knows USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. When I do maths problems, I like to take my time so I do not make a _______. a) dot b) mistake c) brain d) picture 2. My teacher uses small red _______ on paper to help us count items. a) dots b) tests c) brains d) screens Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences: 1. A) scanned / B) brains / C) the / D) children's / E) Scientists. 2. A) numbers / B) help / C) Dots / D) understand / E) pupils. SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: Correct detail: b) Scientists scanned children's brains while they did a maths test. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps mistakes symbols slow dots Section 2: Main Idea b) Using dots instead of number symbols helps children learn maths. Section 3: True and False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order b (Scientists scanned children's brains while they picked larger numbers.) a (Children looked at pictures of dots instead of written numbers.) c (Researchers noticed that dots helped children slow down and fix mistakes.) Section 5: Vocab Match 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a, 5-e Section 6: Discussion Builder b) mistake a) dots Section 7: Sentence Unscramble E-A-C-D-A (Scientists scanned the children's brains.) C-B-E-D-A (Dots help pupils understand numbers.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student discussion activity - 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 Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 30 Aug 2026 Memories fill our brains. But despite the popular fictional trope of a photographic memory, we can’t retain them all. Some slip away over time or blur at the edges, and that’s a good thing. Studio Desk Is a Photographic Memory Real or Not? Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A brain that works like a video camera b) A test where students try to draw a coin c) A robot that remembers everything Ask: (1) Can you remember what you ate for breakfast yesterday? (2) Do you think human brains can take real photographs? VOCABULARY camera (/ˈkæm.ər.ə/ , noun) Meaning: A tool used to take photos or record videos. Example: She pointed her camera at the sleeping cat. brain (/breɪn/ , noun) Meaning: The part inside your head that thinks and feels. Example: Your brain helps you solve tricky puzzles. picture (/ˈpɪk.tʃər/ , noun) Meaning: An image or drawing of a person or thing. Example: He drew a colourful picture of a sunny day. draw (/drɔː/ , verb) Meaning: To make a picture using a pen or pencil. Example: Can you draw a circle on the paper? forget (/fəˈɡet/ , verb) Meaning: To not remember something. Example: Do not forget your coat when you go outside. secret (/ˈsiː.krət/ , noun) Meaning: Something special that is not known by everyone. Example: They shared a fun secret in the playground. Many popular stories show super smart people with special minds. These amazing people look at a page or picture once. They remember every single detail forever. People call this a photographic memory. They think the human brain works just like a video camera. However, modern scientists study how our minds really work. They say this camera memory is not real at all. Our human brain does not take instant photographs. In one clever test, teachers ask students to draw a simple coin. Children see coins every day, but no student can draw the coin correctly from memory. Our brain is doing something very different and clever. It stores main facts and ideas, not perfect pictures. It cleans away tiny useless details every single night. We forget small things to make fresh space for new learning. Forgetting is actually a wonderful secret of the human mind. It keeps our brains happy, healthy, and strong. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Do you think having a photographic memory would be fun? (2) Why is it helpful to forget small details? (3) What is something important that your brain remembers well? (4) How do you feel when you forget your homework or lunchbox? (5) What can you do to help your brain remember new words? 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: camera, draw, pictures, secret Many popular stories show super smart people with special minds. These amazing people look at a page or picture once. They remember every single detail forever. People call this a photographic memory. They think the human brain works just like a video _______(1). However, modern scientists study how our minds really work. They say this camera memory is not real at all. Our human brain does not take instant photographs. In one clever test, teachers ask students to _______(2) a simple coin. Children see coins every day, but no student can draw the coin correctly from memory. Our brain is doing something very different and clever. It stores main facts and ideas, not perfect _______(3). It cleans away tiny useless details every single night. We forget small things to make fresh space for new learning. Forgetting is actually a wonderful _______(4) of the human mind. It keeps our brains happy, healthy, and strong. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Human brains store every picture like a camera. b) Photographic memory is not real, and forgetting helps our brains. c) Students do not like using coins in school tests. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Photographic memory works just like a real camera in your head. T/F (2) Students in the test could draw a coin perfectly from memory. T/F (3) Forgetting small details helps make room for new learning. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1, 2, 3): ( ) Teachers ask students to draw a simple coin from memory. ( ) People read stories about characters with special camera memories. ( ) Scientists explain that forgetting cleans away small details at night. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) camera (2) brain (3) draw (4) forget (5) secret a) the part inside your head that thinks b) to make a picture with a pencil c) a tool that takes photos d) something special that is not known by all e) to not remember something USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The human _______ helps us think and learn new things every day. a) camera b) brain (2) I try not to _______ my school bag when I leave home. a) forget b) draw Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the words: A) brain B) camera C) like D) works E) Your (2) Unscramble the words: A) helps B) us C) learn D) Forgetting E) new facts SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b) A test where students try to draw a coin Section 1 Answers: (1) camera (2) draw (3) pictures (4) secret Section 2 Answer: b) Photographic memory is not real, and forgetting helps our brains. Section 3 Answers: (1) False (2) False (3) True Section 4 Answers: ( 2 ) Teachers ask students to draw a simple coin from memory. ( 1 ) People read stories about characters with special camera memories. ( 3 ) Scientists explain that forgetting cleans away small details at night. Section 5 Answers: (1) c (2) a (3) b (4) e (5) d Section 6 Answers: (1) b (2) a Section 7 Answers: (1) Your brain works like camera. (E-A-D-C-B) (2) Forgetting helps us learn new facts. (D-A-B-C-E) Section 8 Answers: Student individual 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 Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 23 Oct 2026 Getty Images Are Beauty Products Safe for Children's Skin? Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A school stops all make-up for children. b) A skin doctor gives advice to children. c) A shop gives free lip gloss to children. Ask: (1) Do you use any make-up or skincare? What do you use? (2) Where do you see beauty products? On TV, online or in shops? VOCABULARY skin (/skɪn/ , noun) Meaning: The outside of your body. It covers you from your head to your toes. Example: I put sun cream on my skin at the beach. video (/ˈvɪdiəʊ/ , noun) Meaning: Moving pictures you watch on a screen. Example: My sister watches a make-up video on her tablet. doctor (/ˈdɒktə/ , noun) Meaning: A person who helps you when you are ill or hurt. Example: The doctor looks at my red, itchy arm. soft (/sɒft/ , adjective) Meaning: Nice and smooth to touch. Not hard. Example: Baby skin is very soft. dry (/draɪ/ , adjective) Meaning: Not wet. Dry skin can feel rough and tight. Example: My hands are dry in the cold winter. gentle (/ˈdʒentl/ , adjective) Meaning: Soft and kind. Not strong or rough. Example: I use a gentle soap on my face. cream (/kriːm/ , noun) Meaning: A soft, thick thing you rub on your skin. Example: Mum puts a little cream on my dry hands. Many children love make-up and skincare. They like lip gloss and face wash. Lots of children watch videos online. People show their morning routines in these videos. Children see the products and want them too. Trying new things is fun! But is it safe for young skin? Dr Emma is a skin doctor. She knows a lot about skin, hair and nails. She says your skin is alive. It is like your heart and your lungs. Children have soft, sensitive skin. Some strong products hurt it. The skin gets dry and red. Sometimes it feels itchy and sore. Dr Emma has some simple ideas for children. Keep your routine very easy. Wash your face with a gentle wash. Put on a little cream every day. Always use sun cream outside. Are you wearing make-up today? Wash it off at night before bed. Many children are using these products now. Make-up and skincare are fun for lots of people. But you don't need every product online. Your skin is happy with simple things! Some influencers feature makeup and skincare products in their videos. Getty Images Getty Images Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Section 8: Discussion Questions 1. Do you like make-up? Why or why not? 2. What do you put on your skin every day? 3. Do you watch videos about make-up or skincare? 4. Why is it important to be gentle with your skin? 5. Do you use sun cream? When do you use it? 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: cream, doctor, gentle, soft Read the article and fill in each gap with a word from the Word Bank. Many children love make-up and skincare. They like lip gloss and face wash. Lots of children watch videos online. People show their morning routines in these videos. Children see the products and want them too. Trying new things is fun! But is it safe for young skin? Dr Emma is a skin _______(1). She knows a lot about skin, hair and nails. She says your skin is alive. It is like your heart and your lungs. Children have _______(2), sensitive skin. Some strong products hurt it. The skin gets dry and red. Sometimes it feels itchy and sore. Dr Emma has some simple ideas for children. Keep your routine very easy. Wash your face with a _______(3) wash. Put on a little _______(4) every day. Always use sun cream outside. Are you wearing make-up today? Wash it off at night before bed. Many children are using these products now. Make-up and skincare are fun for lots of people. But you don't need every product online. Your skin is happy with simple things! Section 2: Main Idea What is the story mostly about? a) Children make funny videos about their pets. b) A doctor sells make-up to children online. c) A skin doctor says children need simple, gentle products. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False Read each sentence. Circle T (true) or F (false). 1. Dr Emma is a skin doctor. T/F 2. Children have very strong, hard skin. T/F 3. Dr Emma says to wash off make-up at night. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Write 1, 2 or 3 to put the events in the order they happen in the story. ____ a) Dr Emma gives simple ideas for skin. ____ b) Children see products in videos online. ____ c) Dr Emma says skin is alive, like your heart. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. skin 2. video 3. dry 4. doctor 5. cream a) a soft, thick thing you put on your skin b) the outside of your body c) a person who helps sick people d) not wet e) moving pictures you watch on a screen USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word or phrase to complete each sentence. Then say if you agree. 1. I think skin is like a ______ because it is alive. a) table b) heart c) book 2. I always wash off my make-up at ______. a) night b) the shop c) the cinema Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the parts in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. A) and / B) have / C) sensitive skin. / D) Children / E) soft 2. A) outside. / B) cream / C) Always / D) sun / E) use SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Answer Key Warm Up b) A skin doctor gives advice to children. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) doctor (2) soft (3) gentle (4) cream Section 2: Main Idea c) A skin doctor says children need simple, gentle products. Section 3: True or False 1. True 2. False 3. True Section 4: Put Events in Order b) 1, c) 2, a) 3 Section 5: Vocab Match 1-b (skin - the outside of your body) 2-e (video - moving pictures you watch on a screen) 3-d (dry - not wet) 4-c (doctor - a person who helps sick people) 5-a (cream - a soft, thick thing you put on your skin) Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. b) heart 2. a) night Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. D-B-E-A-C: Children have soft and sensitive skin. 2. C-E-D-B-A: Always use sun cream outside. Section 8: Discussion Questions Answers will vary. Encourage full sentences and reasons. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! 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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 Education Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 20 Oct 2026 Would You Rather? What Your Choices Say About You Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A game with two choices b) A big race in the park c) A new toy shop in town Ask: (1) Do you like games with your friends? (2) Do you like the sky or the sea? Why? VOCABULARY game (/ɡeɪm/ , noun) Meaning: Something fun that you play. Example: We play a game at school. question (/ˈkwes.tʃən/ , noun) Meaning: Something you ask when you want to know something. Example: My teacher asks a question. choice (/tʃɔɪs/ , noun) Meaning: One thing that you pick. Example: Red or blue? It is your choice! answer (/ˈɑːn.sə/ , noun) Meaning: What you say back to a question. Example: I know the answer! fly (/flaɪ/ , verb) Meaning: To move in the air, like a bird. Example: The bird can fly over the tree. swim (/swɪm/ , verb) Meaning: To move in water, like a fish. Example: I swim in the pool. brave (/breɪv/ , adjective) Meaning: Not scared. Example: The brave girl climbs the tall tree. friend (/frend/ , noun) Meaning: A person you like and play with. Example: My friend is funny. Children all over the world love a fun game. It is called ‘Would You Rather’. The game is very easy. One person asks a question. The question has two choices. You choose one choice. Then you say why. Here is a question. Would you rather fly like a bird or swim like a fish? Some children want to fly. They like the sky and the clouds. Other children want to swim. They love the sea and the fish. Here is another question. Would you rather eat ice cream or pizza every day? Many children laugh at this question! It is a silly question, but it is fun. Your answer tells your friends about you. Do you like adventure? Do you like quiet places? Are you brave? Are you careful? Your friends learn new things about you. Today, many teachers use this game in class. Children are talking and listening. They are thinking about their choices. There is no wrong answer. Every answer is right! Which choice do you like? Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Section 8: Let's Discuss Talk about these questions with your teacher or class. 1. Do you like this game? Why? 2. Would you rather fly or swim? 3. Would you rather eat ice cream or pizza every day? 4. Are you brave or careful? 5. Which animal do you like? Why? 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 Read the article and fill in the gaps with words from the Word Bank. Word Bank: brave, answer, game, choice Children all over the world love a fun _______(1). It is called ‘Would You Rather’. The game is very easy. One person asks a question. The question has two choices. You choose one _______(2). Then you say why. Here is a question. Would you rather fly like a bird or swim like a fish? Some children want to fly. They like the sky and the clouds. Other children want to swim. They love the sea and the fish. Here is another question. Would you rather eat ice cream or pizza every day? Many children laugh at this question! It is a silly question, but it is fun. Your answer tells your friends about you. Do you like adventure? Do you like quiet places? Are you _______(3)? Are you careful? Your friends learn new things about you. Today, many teachers use this game in class. Children are talking and listening. They are thinking about their choices. There is no wrong _______(4). Every answer is right! Which choice do you like? Section 2: Main Idea What is the story about? a) A fun game with two choices b) Birds and fish in the sea c) Pizza for dinner every day UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False Read each sentence. Circle T (true) or F (false). 1. The question has three choices. T/F 2. Some children want to swim like a fish. T/F 3. There is a wrong answer in the game. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in order. Write 1, 2 and 3. a) Then you say why. ___ b) One person asks a question. ___ c) You choose one choice. ___ LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. game 2. fly 3. brave 4. friend 5. swim a) To move in water, like a fish. b) Not scared. c) Something fun that you play. d) To move in the air, like a bird. e) A person you like and play with. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to finish each sentence. 1. I want to fly because I like the ______. a) sky b) sea c) pizza 2. I want to swim because I love the ______. a) clouds b) fish c) bread Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. A) game. B) a C) Children D) fun E) love 2. A) easy. B) game C) very D) The E) is SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Answer Key Warm Up (Think Ahead) a) A game with two choices Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) game, (2) choice, (3) brave, (4) answer Section 2: Main Idea a) A fun game with two choices Section 3: True or False 1. False, 2. True, 3. False Section 4: Put Events in Order b) 1 – One person asks a question. c) 2 – You choose one choice. a) 3 – Then you say why. Section 5: Vocab Match 1 – c, 2 – d, 3 – b, 4 – e, 5 – a Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. a) sky, 2. b) fish Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. C, E, B, D, A – Children love a fun game. 2. D, B, E, C, A – The game is very easy. Section 8: Let's Discuss (model answers – students' answers will vary) 1. Yes, I like this game because it is fun. 2. 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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 21 Jun 2026 10 Year-Old Boy - Youngest Fashion Designer in Paris Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A ten-year-old boy makes dresses. b) A cat becomes a model. c) A girl builds a flying car. Ask: (1) Do you like choosing your clothes? (2) What is your favourite colour to wear? VOCABULARY fashion (noun) designer (noun) sew (verb) famous (adjective) material (noun) creative (adjective) Clothing styles that are popular at a particular time. She loves talking about modern fashion. A person who plans and creates new things like clothes. Max is a very young designer. To join fabric together using a needle and thread. My grandmother taught me how to sew. Known by many people in different places. The young boy became famous online. Fabric or cloth used for making clothes. He uses recycled material for his dresses. Having good, original ideas to make something new. She has a creative mind for art. Max Alexander is an amazing ten-year-old boy from Los Angeles. He is a very special fashion designer who loves clothes. Max started to make clothes when he was only four years old. He learned how to sew beautiful dresses for people. Now, Max is very famous all around the world. Millions of people look at his pictures online. In March 2026, he travelled to France for Paris Fashion Week. He showed fifteen colourful dresses at a grand theatre in Paris. Many people watched his brilliant fashion show and clapped for him. Max does not want to hurt our green planet. He always uses recycled material to make his special clothes. For example, he saves old bags and parachutes to create new outfits. Max shows us that children can do big things. He works hard and follows his creative dreams every single day. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to see Max's fashion show? 2. What is your favourite outfit to wear to a party? 3. Do you think sewing is an easy or difficult hobby? 4. Why is it important to recycle old materials? 5. What is a big dream that you have for the future? 6. How can parents help their children learn new skills? 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: designer material sew famous Max Alexander is an amazing ten-year-old boy from Los Angeles. He is a very special fashion _______(1) who loves clothes. Max started to make clothes when he was only four years old. He learned how to _______(2) beautiful dresses for people. Now, Max is very _______(3) all around the world. Millions of people look at his pictures online. In March 2026, he travelled to France for Paris Fashion Week. He showed fifteen colourful dresses at a grand theatre in Paris. Many people watched his brilliant fashion show and clapped for him. Max does not want to hurt our green planet. He always uses recycled _______(4) to make his special clothes. For example, he saves old bags and parachutes to create new outfits. Max shows us that children can do big things. He works hard and follows his creative dreams every single day. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) A young boy travels to Paris to buy expensive clothes. b) A talented ten-year-old boy shows his recycled dresses at a Paris fashion show. c) An American family moves to France to open a big theatre. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Max started making clothes when he was ten years old. T/F 2. Max showed fifteen dresses in Paris. T/F 3. Max uses recycled things to make his outfits. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these milestones in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) Max travelled to France for Paris Fashion Week. b) Max started making clothes at four years old. c) Max made a special orange dress from an old parachute. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. fashion 2. sew 3. famous 4. creative a) to join cloth with a needle and thread b) popular styles of clothing c) having excellent and original ideas d) known by millions of people USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. Max is a great designer because he is very _______ a) lazy b) creative c) angry 2. He uses recycled material because he wants to _______ a) protect the planet b) buy toys c) watch television Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make a sentence: A) ten-year-old B) Max C) a D) is E) boy 2. A) beautiful B) He C) sews D) dresses E) very SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up: Answer: a Section 1: 1. designer 2. sew 3. famous 4. material Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1. False 2. True 3. True Section 4: 1. b 2. a 3. c Section 5: 1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c Section 6: 1. b 2. a Section 7: 1. B - D - C - A - E (Max is a ten-year-old boy) 2. B - C - E - A - D (He sews very beautiful dresses) Section 8: 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 Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 4 Oct 2026 Some students are turning to AI for math help. That can be good or bad, a new survey finds. It depends on what they ask AI to do for them. Francesco Carta fotografo/Moment/Getty Images Plus Can Artificial Intelligence (AI) Help You Learn Maths Better? Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) AI helps students step by step with maths problems b) Robots are replacing all teachers in schools today c) Computers give students the answers immediately without working Ask: (1) Do you like using computers to practice school subjects? (2) How do you feel when a maths problem is very hard? VOCABULARY tutor (/ˈtjuː.tər/ , noun) Meaning: A teacher who helps one student or a small group. Example: My tutor helps me understand hard maths questions. solve (/sɒlv/ , verb) Meaning: To find the correct answer to a problem. Example: We work together to solve the puzzle. hint (/hɪnt/ , noun) Meaning: A small clue that helps you guess or find an answer. Example: The teacher gives a small hint to help us. mistake (/mɪˈsteɪk/ , noun) Meaning: Something that is wrong or not correct. Example: I fix my mistake with an eraser. smart (/smɑːt/ , adjective) Meaning: Able to learn and understand things quickly. Example: The smart computer helps children learn new words. practice (/ˈpræk.tɪs/ , verb) Meaning: To do an activity many times to get better at it. Example: Children practice reading every single day. Many children practice maths every day at school. Sometimes maths is hard. Now, smart computer programs help students learn. A computer tutor works like a helpful guide. It does not just give the correct answer. Instead, it gives a small hint when a student is stuck. Scientists test these new tools with young learners. The children try to solve tricky problems on screen. If a child makes a mistake, the program explains the step carefully. The tool shows how to think about the numbers. It speaks in a friendly voice. Children feel happy because they learn without stress. Teachers like these tools too. The computer helps each child at the right speed. Learning maths is becoming an exciting game for everyone. Using AI for help with homework or when studying for tests can be fine — as long as you keep thinking, doing the work and using a range of other resources, too. Anton Vierietin/iStock/Getty Images Plus Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you prefer learning maths from a computer or a human teacher? 2. What is your favourite subject at school? 3. How do you feel when you make a mistake in class? 4. Is it helpful when someone gives you a hint? 5. Do you think playing computer games can help you learn? 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: practice, hint, solve, mistake Many children _______(1) maths every day at school. Sometimes maths is hard. Now, smart computer programs help students learn. A computer tutor works like a helpful guide. It does not just give the correct answer. Instead, it gives a small _______(2) when a student is stuck. Scientists test these new tools with young learners. The children try to _______(3) tricky problems on screen. If a child makes a _______(4), the program explains the step carefully. The tool shows how to think about the numbers. It speaks in a friendly voice. Children feel happy because they learn without stress. Teachers like these tools too. The computer helps each child at the right speed. Learning maths is becoming an exciting game for everyone. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Computers are taking away all school books from classrooms. b) Smart computer tools give hints to help children learn maths. c) Maths is too difficult for young children to understand. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The computer tutor only gives the final answer immediately. T/F 2. The program explains steps carefully if a student makes a mistake. T/F 3. Teachers do not like using smart computer tools in schools. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: [ ] The student makes a mistake on a tricky problem. [ ] The student tries to solve a problem on the screen. [ ] The smart program gives a helpful hint to explain the step. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. tutor 2. solve 3. hint 4. mistake 5. smart a. something that is not correct b. clever or able to learn quickly c. a special teacher for one person d. to find the right answer e. a small clue to help someone USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. When I try a hard question, I want to _______ the answer myself. a) solve b) mistake 2. The friendly teacher gave me a small _______ to help me start. a) tutor b) hint Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. Put these parts in order to make a sentence: A) maths every day / B) Children / C) at school / D) practice / E) hard 2. Put these parts in order to make a sentence: A) small hints / B) The smart program / C) to students / D) gives / E) on the screen SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: 1. practice, 2. hint, 3. solve, 4. mistake Section 2: b Section 3: 1. False, 2. True, 3. False Section 4: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: 1-c, 2-d, 3-e, 4-a, 5-b Section 6: 1-a, 2-b Section 7: 1) B - D - A - C (Children practice maths every day at school), 2) B - D - A - C - E (The smart program gives small hints to students on the screen) Section 8: Open-ended student answers. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error