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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 Sports & Travel Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 22 Jun 2026 Messi, Mbappé & Haaland Have World Cup Wins Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A football player scores three goals in one game. b) A famous referee retires from international football. c) A team wins the tournament without scoring any goals. Ask: (1) Who is your favourite football player and why do you like them? (2) Have you ever watched a World Cup match on television? VOCABULARY matches (noun) champions (noun) hat-trick (noun) history (noun) famous (adjective) fantastic (adjective) Definition: Games or contests in sports. Example Sentence: The team played three matches this week. Definition: Winners of a big competition or tournament. Example Sentence: Argentina are the world champions. Definition: Three goals scored by one player in a single game. Example Sentence: Messi scored a brilliant hat-trick. Definition: All the things that happened in the past. Example Sentence: He is the best player in football history. Definition: Known by many people around the world. Example Sentence: The famous players scored many goals. Definition: Extremely good or wonderful. Example Sentence: It was a fantastic start for the team. The men's football World Cup has started! Fans are very happy because there are many goals. Three famous football stars played brilliantly in their first matches. They are Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Lionel Messi plays for Argentina. Argentina are the world champions. Messi is thirty-eight years old, but he scored three goals in one game against Algeria. This is called a hat-trick! He has now scored sixteen World Cup goals. Kylian Mbappé plays for France. France played against Senegal. Mbappé scored two goals in the second half. He is now France's top goalscorer in history! France won the match three-one. Erling Haaland plays for Norway. This was Haaland's first-ever World Cup match. He was excited to play against Iraq. Haaland scored two goals and helped Norway win four-one. It is a fantastic start for these amazing players! Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Why do you think people love watching the World Cup so much? (2) How would you celebrate if you scored a goal in a football match? (3) Do you prefer playing sports or watching them on television? (4) What makes a football player become famous? (5) Is it important for a football team to work together to win? (6) If you could meet Messi, Mbappé or Haaland, who would you choose? 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: champions hat-trick history matches The men's football World Cup has started! Fans are very happy because there are many goals. Three famous football stars played brilliantly in their first _______(1). They are Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Lionel Messi plays for Argentina. Argentina are the world _______(2). Messi is thirty-eight years old, but he scored three goals in one game against Algeria. This is called a _______(3)! He has now scored sixteen World Cup goals. Kylian Mbappé plays for France. France played against Senegal. Mbappé scored two goals in the second half. He is now France's top goalscorer in _______(4)! France won the match three-one. Erling Haaland plays for Norway. This was Haaland's first-ever World Cup match. He was excited to play against Iraq. Haaland scored two goals and helped Norway win four-one. It is a fantastic start for these amazing players! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this news story? a) Norway won the World Cup trophy for the first time in history. b) Famous football stars made a winning start with great goals at the World Cup. c) Lionel Messi decided to stop playing football at thirty-eight years old. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria. T/F (2) France lost their opening match against Senegal. T/F (3) Erling Haaland scored two goals on his World Cup debut. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3: a) Erling Haaland helps Norway achieve a four-one victory over Iraq. b) Lionel Messi scores three goals to secure a winning start for Argentina. c) Kylian Mbappé scores twice in the second half to make history for France. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) champions (2) matches (3) hat-trick (4) history a) Three goals scored by one player in a single game. b) Winners of a big competition or tournament. c) All the things that happened in the past. d) Games or contests in sports. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The football fans are all _______ because their favourite team won the big match. a) history b) celebrating c) matches (2) Scoring three goals in a single game is a _______ achievement for any striker. a) fantastic b) champions c) debut Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) A) World Cup B) started C) has D) the men's E) football (2) A) scored B) goals C) Messi D) three E) brilliant SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) matches (2) champions (3) hat-trick (4) history Section 2: Main Idea Correct Answer: b Section 3: True or False (1) True (2) False (3) True Section 4: Put Events in Order Correct Order: 1: b, 2: c, 3: a Section 5: Vocab Match (1) b (2) d (3) a (4) c Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) b (2) a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) D-E-A-C-B (The men's football World Cup has started) (2) C-A-D-E-B (Messi scored three brilliant goals) 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 Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 11 Oct 2026 A stylist prepares Isela Santiago Morales for her 15th birthday party, organized by the community after her father’s social media appeal drew support following her first sparsely attended celebration, in Axtla de Terrazas, Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025. (AP Photo/Mauricio Palos) Stood-Up Teen Gets Dream Stadium Party After Viral Post 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 young girl has a lonely birthday party. b) A cat becomes the mayor of a big town. c) A dog builds a new house for its family. Ask: (1) What do you do on your birthday? (2) Why is family important on special days? VOCABULARY party (/ˈpɑːti/ , noun) Meaning: A fun gathering of people with food, music, and games. Example: We eat cake at the birthday party. dress (/drɛs/ , noun) Meaning: A piece of clothing worn by girls or women. Example: She wears a pretty pink dress today. friend (/frɛnd/ , noun) Meaning: A person you like and play with. Example: My best friend plays games with me. food (/fuːd/ , noun) Meaning: Things that people eat to stay alive and healthy. Example: The family cooks delicious food for guests. smile (/smaɪl/ , verb) Meaning: To make a happy face with your mouth. Example: Good news makes the young girl smile. gift (/ɡɪft/ , noun) Meaning: Something nice that you give to someone on a special day. Example: She receives a lovely gift from a stranger. Isela is a happy young girl living in Mexico. Today is her very special birthday, and she turns fifteen years old today. She wears a pretty pink dress, and her family prepares a wonderful birthday party for her. They cook delicious food and invite many friends and neighbours to celebrate the happy occasion together. However, something very sad happens when the evening arrives. Only a few people come to the party, leaving Isela feeling very lonely and upset. Her kind father wants to make her smile again. He writes an honest message on social media to say there is plenty of extra food. Soon, the online message travels very fast across the internet. Many kind strangers read the story and decide to help her. Thousands of people travel to a large stadium with lovely gifts and toys. Music plays all night long, and Isela dances happily with everyone, feeling truly grateful and joyful. Confetti falls over Isela Santiago Morales during her 15th birthday party at a stadium in Axtla de Terrazas, Mexico, Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, organized by the community after her father’s social media appeal drew support following her first sparsely attended celebration. (AP Photo/Mauricio Palos) Isela Santiago Morales, who works with her family collecting PET bottles, sorts recyclables at the municipal dump in Axtla de Terrazas, Mexico, Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Mauricio Palos) Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. How old is Isela in the story? 2. What colour is Isela's dress? 3. Who writes a message online for Isela? 4. Where do the people go to celebrate? 5. How does Isela feel at the end? 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: dress / food / party / smile Isela is a happy young girl living in Mexico. Today is her very special birthday, and she turns fifteen years old today. She wears a pretty pink _______(1), and her family prepares a wonderful birthday _______(2) for her. They cook delicious _______(3) and invite many friends and neighbours to celebrate the happy occasion together. However, something very sad happens when the evening arrives. Only a few people come to the party, leaving Isela feeling very lonely and upset. Her kind father wants to make her smile again. He writes an honest message on social media to say there is plenty of extra food. Soon, the online message travels very fast across the internet. Many kind strangers read the story and decide to help her. Thousands of people travel to a large stadium with lovely gifts and toys. Music plays all night long, and Isela dances happily with everyone, feeling truly grateful and joyful. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best answer for the main idea of the story: a) Isela eats cake alone in her quiet room. b) A sad birthday becomes a giant happy party because of kind strangers. c) Isela travels to a new school in Texas. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Isela is fifteen years old. T/F 2. Thousands of people come to the stadium. T/F 3. Isela feels sad at the end of the party. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Number these sentences from 1 to 3 in the correct order: [ ] Thousands of people come to the stadium. [ ] Isela's father writes a message online. [ ] Only a few guests arrive at first. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. party 2. dress 3. friend 4. food 5. smile a) What you eat when you are hungry. b) A happy face you make with your mouth. c) A person you like and play with. d) Pretty clothing worn by a girl. e) A fun gathering with music and cake. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete each sentence: 1. Isela wears a pink _______ (dress / shoe). 2. People bring lovely _______ (books / gifts) to the party. Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make correct sentences: 1. A) happy / B) Isela / C) girl / D) is / E) a 2. A) music / B) night / C) plays / D) all / E) long SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Answer Key Warm Up Answer: a) A young girl has a lonely birthday party. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps 1. dress 2. party 3. food 4. smile Section 2: Main Idea b) A sad birthday becomes a giant happy party because of kind strangers. Section 3: True or False 1. True (T) 2. True (T) 3. False (F) Section 4: Put Events in Order 3 - Thousands of people come to the stadium. 2 - Isela's father writes a message online. 1 - Only a few guests arrive at first. Section 5: Vocab Match 1 -> e 2 -> d 3 -> c 4 -> a 5 -> b Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. dress 2. gifts Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. Isela is a happy girl. (B, D, E, A, C) 2. Music plays all night long. (A, C, D, B, E) Section 8: Discussion Questions (Sample Answers) 1. Isela is fifteen years old. 2. Isela's dress is pink. 3. Isela's father writes a message online. 4. The people go to a large stadium. 5. Isela feels very grateful and happy at the end. 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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 6 Aug 2026 A gray whale surfaces in San Francisco Bay on February 26. Whales are increasingly foraging in the heavily trafficked bay, facing danger of collision with ships. Darrin Allen © NOAA Permit #26532 Smart AI Technology Helps Save Grey Whales in the Ocean Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Computers help scientists find grey whales. b) Whales learn how to fly in the sky. c) Whales live in small rivers. Ask: (1) Do you like ocean animals? (2) Have you ever seen a real whale? VOCABULARY 1. whale /weɪl/ (noun) 2. ocean /ˈəʊʃn/ (noun) 3. camera /ˈkæmrə/ (noun) 4. computer /kəmˈpjuːtə/ (noun) 5. safe /seɪf/ (adjective) 6. protect /prəˈtekt/ (verb) A very large animal that lives in the sea. Example: Grey whales swim in the cold ocean. The huge area of salt water on Earth. Example: Fish and whales live in the ocean. A tool used to take pictures or video. Example: The camera takes pictures of the animals. A machine that processes information. Example: Scientists use a computer to look at photos. Not in danger or hurt. Example: We want to keep the big whales safe. To keep someone or something from harm. Example: New technology helps protect the grey whales. Grey whales are big ocean animals. Every year, they swim thousands of kilometres across the sea to find food and warm water. However, life in the ocean can be difficult for these gentle creatures. Ships can hit them, and finding enough food is sometimes hard. Now, clever scientists are using new artificial intelligence technology to help protect grey whales. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a special computer programme. Cameras take thousands of photographs of the sea from airplanes and satellites in space. Looking at all these pictures would take humans a very long time. The smart AI computer program can scan all the photos in just a few minutes. It finds the grey whales in the water quickly and counts them carefully. This new technology helps scientists know where the grey whales are swimming. When ships know where the whales are, they can slow down or change direction. This clever idea keeps the whales safe and healthy in their ocean home. The whale detection system uses AI to identify whales in the camera’s images; once verified, the system alerts captains that may be on a collision course with the whales. Rachel Rhodes/UCSB Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why do you think grey whales swim so far every year? 2. How do computers help scientists study animals? 3. Would you like to use a drone or satellite camera? 4. What other sea animals should we protect? 5. What can people do to help keep the ocean clean? 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: computer, ocean, pictures, safe Grey whales are big _______(1) animals. Every year, they swim thousands of kilometres across the sea to find food and warm water. However, life in the sea can be difficult for these gentle creatures. Ships can hit them, and finding enough food is sometimes hard. Now, clever scientists are using new artificial intelligence technology to help protect grey whales. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a special computer programme. Cameras take thousands of photographs of the sea from airplanes and satellites in space. Looking at all these photos would take humans a very long time. The smart AI _______(2) program can scan all the _______(3) in just a few minutes. It finds the grey whales in the water quickly and counts them carefully. This new technology helps scientists know where the grey whales are swimming. When ships know where the whales are, they can slow down or change direction. This clever idea keeps the whales _______(4) and healthy in their ocean home. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Ships are moving faster across the ocean. b) Scientists use AI computers to help save grey whales. c) Grey whales only eat food in warm bays. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Grey whales swim thousands of kilometres every year. T/F 2. Looking at satellite photos takes AI computers many months. T/F 3. Ships can slow down when they know whales are near. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3: [ ] AI scans the satellite photographs in a few minutes. [ ] Satellites take thousands of pictures of the ocean from space. [ ] Ships receive information and slow down to keep whales safe. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. whale 2. ocean 3. camera 4. computer 5. safe a) A machine used to process information quickly b) A large animal that lives in the sea c) Free from harm or danger d) A device used to take pictures from above e) The massive area of salt water covering Earth USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. Scientists use AI to keep grey whales _______ in the ocean. a) safe b) cold c) lost 2. Cameras on satellites take _______ of the sea. a) food b) pictures c) boats Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the sentence parts in order: 1. A) find grey whales / B) helps scientists / C) in the / D) Artificial intelligence / E) big ocean. 2. A) above Earth / B) thousands of / C) Cameras take / D) from high / E) ocean photos SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) Computers help scientists find grey whales. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps ocean computer pictures safe Section 2: Main Idea b) Scientists use AI computers to help save grey whales. Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order 2, 1, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match 1-b, 2-e, 3-d, 4-a, 5-c Section 6: Discussion Builder a b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble D - B - A - D - E (Artificial intelligence helps scientists find grey whales in the big ocean.) C - B - E - D - A (Cameras take thousands of ocean photos from high above Earth.) 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 Sports & Travel Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 12 Jul 2026 A server cuts from a large spit of meat that's roasting in a food stand in the municipal market in Mérida, Mexico. (Jorge Fernández/LightRocket/Getty Images) The Delicious, Global Journey of Spinning Meats Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Meat that spins next to a fire b) A large oven that travels on wheels c) Ice cream made with strange fruit flavours Ask: (1) Have you ever seen meat cooking in a shop window? (2) Do you like trying food from other countries? VOCABULARY Spin (verb) Meat (noun) Famous (adjective) Cook (verb) World (noun) Shop (noun) To turn around and around quickly. The wheel began to spin fast. The flesh of an animal used as food. We bought meat for dinner. Known by many people all over the earth. This clever chef is famous for his food. To prepare food by using heat. My father likes to cook delicious meals. The earth with all its countries and people. Football is popular all around the world. A place where you can buy things. There is a sweet shop near my school. Do you like tasty food? Many people love vertical spinning meat. This special way of cooking began a long time ago in Turkey. A clever man decided to turn the meat upright. He let it spin next to a fire. When the meat turned, the tasty juices stayed inside. This made the meat very soft and full of flavour. Today, this spinning food is famous all around the world. People in different countries enjoy it in many ways. In Greece, people eat it with flatbread and white sauce. In Mexico, they put sweet pineapple on top of the meat. You can find a happy spinning food shop in almost every big city now. It is a wonderful treat for children and families to share. It shows how a simple idea can travel far and make millions of people smile. Eateries selling döner kebap line streets near Taksim square in Istanbul. (theendup/Alamy Stock Photo) Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Have you ever seen meat spinning in a shop? 2. Do you like to eat flatbread? 3. What is your favourite type of dinner? 4. Would you like to try spinning meat with pineapple? 5. Why do you think the meat stays soft when it spins? 6. Who cooks the most delicious food in your home? 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: spinning, flavour, famous, shop Do you like tasty food? Many people love vertical _______(1) meat. This special way of cooking began a long time ago in Turkey. A clever man decided to turn the meat upright. He let it spin next to a fire. When the meat turned, the tasty juices stayed inside. This made the meat very soft and full of _______(2). Today, this spinning food is _______(3) all around the world. People in different countries enjoy it in many ways. In Greece, people eat it with flatbread and white sauce. In Mexico, they put sweet pineapple on top of the meat. You can find a happy spinning food _______(4) in almost every big city now. It is a wonderful treat for children and families to share. It shows how a simple idea can travel far and make millions of people smile. Section 2: Main Idea Which option best describes the main idea of the article? a) How pineapple grows in Mexico. b) The history and global popularity of vertical spinning meat. c) Why people like to visit Turkey for holidays. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Vertical spinning meat started in Turkey. T/F 2. The juices leave the meat dry when it spins. T/F 3. In Mexico, people add pineapple to the meat. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3: A) A clever man in Turkey turns the meat upright to spin next to a fire. B) The popular spinning meat food spreads to Greece and Mexico. C) You can easily find a spinning meat shop in cities today. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Spin 2. Famous 3. Flavour 4. Shop a) A place where you can buy things b) Known by many people c) To turn around and around quickly d) The taste of food or drink USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think spinning meat looks very _______ because it turns around slowly. a) tasty b) cold c) sad d) blue 2. My family likes to buy food from a local _______ on Fridays. a) river b) shop c) forest d) mountain Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences: 1. A) meat / B) The / C) slowly / D) spins / E) round 2. A) love / B) Children / C) food / D) tasty / E) this SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps spinning flavour famous shop Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order A B C Section 5: Vocab Match c b d a Section 6: Discussion Builder a b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble B, A, C, D, E (The meat slowly spins round) B, A, E, D, C (Children love this tasty food) 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 12 Sept 2026 Alamy The Great Lake With Two Names: Lake Ontario, Lake America Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A famous lake has two different official names. b) The lake dried up completely last year. c) People found a new island inside the lake. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a large lake or river near your town? (2) Why do you think places sometimes change their official names? VOCABULARY border (/ˈbɔː.dər/ , noun) Meaning: An official line that divides two countries or areas. Example: The famous lake sits right on the border between two nations. decide (/dɪˈsaɪd/ , verb) Meaning: To choose something after thinking about options. Example: The leaders decide to use a new name on their official map. difference (/ˈdɪf.ər.əns/ , noun) Meaning: The way in which two things are not the same. Example: There is a big difference between the two online maps today. famous (/ˈfeɪ.məs/ , adjective) Meaning: Known by a very large number of people. Example: Lake Ontario is a famous body of water in North America. government (/ˈɡʌv.ən.mənt/ , noun) Meaning: The group of official people who rule a country. Example: Each government chooses the words for its own geography books. nature (/ˈneɪ.tʃər/ , noun) Meaning: The physical world including plants, animals, rivers, and lakes. Example: Children love studying nature and learning about big lakes. Lake Ontario is a very big lake in North America. It sits on the border between Canada and the United States. Many children learn about this famous lake in school. The water is deep and blue. Fish live in the water, and birds fly above it. Now, something unusual is happening. One government wants to call the water Lake America. The other country still uses the name Lake Ontario. Because of this, online maps show two different words. People look at their phone screens and feel confused. However, the water stays exactly the same. Nature does not care about human labels. The fish keep swimming happily. The fresh wind still blows across the waves every day. Boats cross the cool water every morning. Teachers explain that humans choose the words, but nature stays quiet and beautiful. It is one big lake with two different names. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America (Credit: Getty Images) Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Which name do you like better, Lake Ontario or Lake America? 2. Do you know any places that have more than one name? 3. Why do people use maps on their mobile phones? 4. What animals live near big lakes in your country? 5. Would you like to travel on a boat across a huge lake? 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: border, decide, famous, government Lake Ontario is a very big lake in North America. It sits on the _______(1) between Canada and the United States. Many children learn about this _______(2) lake in school. The water is deep and blue. Fish live in the water, and birds fly above it. Now, something unusual is happening. One _______(3) wants to call the water Lake America. The other country still uses the name Lake Ontario. Because of this, online maps show two different words. People look at their phone screens and feel confused. The leaders _______(4) to write new words, but the water stays exactly the same. Nature does not care about human labels. The fish keep swimming happily. The fresh wind still blows across the waves every day. Boats cross the cool water every morning. Teachers explain that humans choose the words, but nature stays quiet and beautiful. It is one big lake with two different names. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Fish in North America are moving to a new lake. b) A famous lake has two names because two countries use different words. c) Boats are no longer allowed to cross big lakes. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Lake Ontario sits on the border between two countries. T/F (2) Both countries agree on the exact same name today. T/F (3) The fish change their behavior because of the new name. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these story details in the correct order from 1 to 3: ( ) Online maps start showing two different names for the same water. ( ) Children learn about the famous lake sitting on the border. ( ) Teachers explain that nature stays beautiful despite human labels. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) border (2) famous (3) government (4) nature (5) difference a) well known by many people b) the line between two countries c) the leaders of a nation d) the way things are not the same e) plants, animals, rivers, and outdoor spaces USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The lake is very _______, so many tourists visit it every summer. a) famous b) border (2) The two countries share a long _______ in North America. a) difference b) border Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the sentence: A) lake / B) is / C) big / D) Lake Ontario / E) a (2) Unscramble the sentence: A) fly / B) birds / C) water / D) above / E) the SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: (1) border (2) famous (3) government (4) decide Section 2: b Section 3: (1) T (2) F (3) F Section 4: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: (1) b, (2) a, (3) c, (4) e, (5) d Section 6: (1) a, (2) b Section 7: (1) D-B-E-C-A (Lake Ontario is a big lake.) (2) B-A-D-E-C (Birds fly above the water.) Section 8: 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 History Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 19 Oct 2026 An artist’s reconstruction of Pınarbaşı, where hunter-gatherers buried their dogs alongside humans nearly 16,000 years ago.Kathryn Killackey Dogs Have Been Our Best Friends for Over 14,000 Years 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) Scientists study very old dog bones. b) Scientists find a new kind of cat. c) Children teach dogs to swim. Ask: (1) Do you have a dog, or does a friend have a dog? (2) What do dogs do to help people? VOCABULARY bone (/bəʊn/ , noun) Meaning: A hard, white part inside the body of a person or an animal. Example: My dog likes to chew a big bone. wolf (/wʊlf/ , noun) Meaning: A wild animal. It looks like a big, grey dog. Example: The wolf is running in the snow. scientist (/ˈsaɪəntɪst/ , noun) Meaning: A person who studies the world and learns new things. Example: The scientist is looking at an old bone. cave (/keɪv/ , noun) Meaning: A big, dark hole in a rock or under a hill. Example: Bats sleep in a dark cave. puppy (/ˈpʌpi/ , noun) Meaning: A baby dog. Example: The little puppy is playing with a ball. friend (/frend/ , noun) Meaning: A person or an animal you like and play with. Example: My dog is my best friend. guard (/ɡɑːd/ , verb) Meaning: To keep a place or a person safe. Example: Our dog guards the house at night. Dogs are our best friends. Many children love dogs. But how old is this friendship? Scientists have a new and exciting answer. Scientists are studying very old bones. The bones come from caves and old homes in Europe. Some bones are from dogs. Some bones are from wolves. Dog bones and wolf bones look the same! So the scientists look at DNA. DNA is a tiny code inside every animal. The answer is a big surprise. Some dog bones are more than 14,000 years old! One old dog is from Switzerland. Another old dog is from a cave in England. The first dogs are not big and fluffy. They look like small, grey wolves. They live with people. They guard homes at night. They help people find food. People love their dogs and puppies. The dogs are part of the family. Today, many dogs have DNA from these very old dogs. The German Shepherd is one. The St Bernard is one too. Look at a dog near you. Maybe its family is very, very old! A 14,300-year-old dog jawbone from Gough's Cave in the UK. Aimee McArdle/NHMLondon (Patronato del Museo de Historia Natural (Nature)) A 14,200-year-old dog jawbone from the Kesslerloch cave in northern Switzerland suggests dogs were widespread across Europe during this time.Ivan Ivic/Cantonal Archaeological Service (KASH) of Schaffhausen Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Section 8: Discussion Questions 1) Do you like dogs? Why? 2) What is your favourite colour for a dog? 3) How do dogs help people? 4) Are dogs good friends? Why? 5) Do you want a puppy? What name do you like for 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: guard, wolves, bones, caves Dogs are our best friends. Many children love dogs. But how old is this friendship? Scientists have a new and exciting answer. Scientists are studying very old _______(1). The bones come from _______(2) and old homes in Europe. Some bones are from dogs. Some bones are from _______(3). Dog bones and wolf bones look the same! So the scientists look at DNA. DNA is a tiny code inside every animal. The answer is a big surprise. Some dog bones are more than 14,000 years old! One old dog is from Switzerland. Another old dog is from a cave in England. The first dogs are not big and fluffy. They look like small, grey wolves. They live with people. They _______(4) homes at night. They help people find food. People love their dogs and puppies. The dogs are part of the family. Today, many dogs have DNA from these very old dogs. The German Shepherd is one. The St Bernard is one too. Look at a dog near you. Maybe its family is very, very old! Section 2: Main Idea What is the story about? a) Dogs and people are friends for a very, very long time. b) Wolves are dangerous animals. c) Puppies like to play with balls. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1) Scientists are studying very old bones. T/F 2) Dog bones and wolf bones look very different. T/F 3) The first dogs are big and fluffy. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Write 1, 2 or 3. a) ____ Scientists say: some dog bones are more than 14,000 years old! b) ____ Scientists find very old bones in caves. c) ____ Scientists look at the DNA in the bones. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1) bone 2) wolf 3) cave 4) puppy 5) guard a) A baby dog. b) To keep a place safe. c) A hard, white part inside an animal. d) A big, dark hole in a rock or a hill. e) A wild animal. It looks like a big, grey dog. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1) The first dogs look like small ______. a) cats b) wolves c) horses 2) I think dogs are good friends because they ______ people. a) eat b) forget c) help Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1) A) friends. B) are C) Dogs D) best E) our 2) A) old B) Scientists C) bones. D) studying E) are SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY A1 Answer Key Warm Up: a) Scientists study very old dog bones. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) bones, (2) caves, (3) wolves, (4) guard Section 2: Main Idea a) Dogs and people are friends for a very, very long time. Section 3: True or False 1) True 2) False – they look the same. 3) False – they look like small, grey wolves. Section 4: Put Events in Order a) 3 b) 1 c) 2 Section 5: Vocab Match 1 – c, 2 – e, 3 – d, 4 – a, 5 – b Section 6: Discussion Builder 1) b) wolves 2) c) help Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1) C, B, E, D, A – Dogs are our best friends. 2) B, E, D, A, C – Scientists are studying old bones. Section 8: Discussion Questions (sample answers – answers will vary) 1) Yes, I like dogs because they are friendly and fun. 2) I like brown dogs. / I like black and white dogs. 3) Dogs guard homes. They help people find things. 4) Yes, dogs are good friends because they play with us. 5) Yes, I want a puppy. I like the name Max. 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 3 Jul 2026 The Secrets Inside Van Goghs Starry Night Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A giant space monster b) A bright planet called Venus c) A modern driving car Ask: (1) Do you like looking at the stars at night? (2) What is your favourite colour to paint with? VOCABULARY Famous (adjective) Colour (noun) Crescent (noun) Swirl (noun) Remember (verb) Flame (noun) Known by many people. Example: He is a famous artist. Red, blue, green, or yellow. Example: The sky has a bright blue colour. A curved shape like the new moon. Example: The moon looks like a yellow crescent. A twisting or spinning shape. Example: There are many blue swirls in the sky. To think of something from the past. Example: I remember my old school. A hot, bright stream of burning gas from a fire. Example: The tree looks like a dark flame. Vincent van Gogh was a famous artist. He painted a beautiful picture called The Starry Night. He painted it in France long ago. The painting has many bright colours. It shows a night sky with eleven bright stars. The moon is big and yellow, like a crescent. There is a very bright star near a tree. This star is actually the planet Venus. Van Gogh loved to use thick paint. You can see the lines and swirls in the sky. The sky looks like it is moving. Below the sky, there is a small town with a church. Van Gogh did not see this town from his window. He remembered it from his old home. There is also a dark cypress tree. It looks like a green flame going up to the stars. People love this beautiful painting today. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like the painting The Starry Night? 2. What colours do you see when you look at the night sky? 3. Why do you think Van Gogh used thick paint? 4. If you painted a picture of your bedroom window, what would we see? 5. Do you like drawing pictures from your memory? 6. Why do people still love beautiful art today? 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: colours, crescent, swirls, remembered Vincent van Gogh was a famous artist. He painted a beautiful picture called The Starry Night. He painted it in France long ago. The painting has many bright _______(1). It shows a night sky with eleven bright stars. The moon is big and yellow, like a _______(2). There is a very bright star near a tree. This star is actually the planet Venus. Van Gogh loved to use thick paint. You can see the lines and _______(3) in the sky. The sky looks like it is moving. Below the sky, there is a small town with a church. Van Gogh did not see this town from his window. He _______(4) it from his old home. There is also a dark cypress tree. It looks like a green flame going up to the stars. People love this beautiful painting today. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) A story about how to fly to the planet Venus. b) An article about a famous painting called The Starry Night and its details. c) A lesson on how to build a small church in France. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night in the United Kingdom. T/F 2. The big yellow moon in the painting is shaped like a crescent. T/F 3. The village in the painting was exactly what Van Gogh saw from his window. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these details in order as they appear in the text from first to last: a) The text talks about a dark cypress tree that looks like a green flame. b) The text introduces Vincent van Gogh and his painting The Starry Night. c) The text explains that the bright star is actually the planet Venus. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Famous 2. Crescent 3. Swirl 4. Flame a) A twisting or spinning shape b) A hot, bright stream of burning gas from a fire c) Known by many people d) A curved shape like the new moon USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. Van Gogh used many bright _______ to show the beautiful night sky. a) cats b) colours c) cars 2. I can always _______ my favourite art lesson from last year. a) remember b) run c) cry Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentences by ordering parts A-E: 1. A) a famous B) Vincent van Gogh C) artist D) was E) long ago 2. A) looking at B) I love C) stars D) the bright E) at night SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: colours crescent swirls remembered Section 2 Answer: b Section 3: False True False Section 4: Answers: b, c, a Section 5: c d a b Section 6: b a Section 7: B, D, A, C, E (Vincent van Gogh was a famous artist long ago.) B, A, D, C, E (I love looking at the bright stars at night.) Section 8: 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 Education Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 28 Sept 2026 By folding a piece of paper in half and cutting a shape — such as a heart — from both sides at once, you can make a shape with perfect symmetry. Symmetry describes a shape or shapes with matching parts. C_Sombutpinyo/Getty Images Scientists Explain the Secret of Symmetry in Nature 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) Butterfly wings look the same on both sides. b) Fish can fly in the sky. c) Rocks can talk to animals. Ask: (1) What is your favorite animal? (2) Do you like drawing shapes? VOCABULARY symmetry (/ˈsɪm.ə.tri/ , noun) Meaning: When two halves of something match each other exactly. Example: A butterfly has clear symmetry on its wings. balance (/ˈbæl.əns/ , noun) Meaning: A state where different parts are equal or neat. Example: The picture has good balance and looks very nice. pattern (/ˈpæt.ən/ , noun) Meaning: A shape or line that repeats again and again. Example: The rug has a colourful star pattern. nature (/ˈneɪ.tʃə/ , noun) Meaning: The world of plants, animals, and natural places. Example: We see many bright flowers in nature today. mirror (/ˈmɪr.ə/ , noun) Meaning: A glass item that shows your true image. Example: She looks in the mirror to brush her hair. shape (/ˈʃeɪp/ , noun) Meaning: The outer form of an object, like a circle or square. Example: A star is a lovely shape to draw. Nature has many special secrets. One fun secret is symmetry. Look closely at a butterfly. Fold a line down the middle of its body. The left side matches the right side. This equal pattern is called symmetry. Many animals and plants have this neat shape. Starfish show this special balance too. A starfish has five arms. Each part looks the same from the centre point. It is like a mirror reflection. Scientists study these shapes in nature. They want to know why shapes match so well. Symmetry helps animals move with ease. Birds fly straight when their two wings are equal. Fish swim well when their bodies balance in water. Look around your home or school yard today. Can you spot symmetry on leaves or flowers? Photo by bady abbas on Unsplash Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What animals have symmetry on their bodies? 2. Can you name two shapes that look equal on both sides? 3. How does symmetry help birds when they fly in the sky? 4. Where can you find a mirror at your house? 5. Do you see patterns on flowers in the garden? 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: balance, mirror, nature, symmetry Nature has many special secrets. One fun secret is _______(1). Look closely at a butterfly. Fold a line down the middle of its body. The left side matches the right side. This equal pattern is called symmetry. Many animals and plants have this neat shape. Starfish show this special _______(2) too. A starfish has five arms. Each part looks the same from the centre point. It is like a _______(3) reflection. Scientists study these shapes in _______(4). They want to know why shapes match so well. Symmetry helps animals move with ease. Birds fly straight when their two wings are equal. Fish swim well when their bodies balance in water. Look around your home or school yard today. Can you spot symmetry on leaves or flowers? Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) Birds like to eat butterflies in gardens. b) Symmetry is an equal shape pattern found in nature. c) Fish swim faster than all other sea animals. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) A butterfly has matching sides on its body. T/F (2) Starfish have no matching parts at all. T/F (3) Equal wings help birds fly straight. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Order the events from 1 to 3: ( ) Scientists study why shapes match in natural life. ( ) You look closely at a butterfly's matching wings. ( ) You check your school yard to spot symmetry on leaves. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. symmetry 2. mirror 3. nature 4. shape 5. balance a) A glass item that shows a clear image b) Equal parts that make things steady c) When two halves match each other exactly d) The outer form of an object like a circle e) The world of plants, animals, and natural places USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) Butterfly wings have _______ on both sides. a) symmetry b) water (2) A reflection in a _______ shows matching parts. a) shoe b) mirror Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble: A: two equal B: butterfly C: wings. D: A E: has (2) Unscramble: A: deep water. B: swim C: Fish D: in the E: very well SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: (1) symmetry (2) balance (3) mirror (4) nature Section 2: b Section 3: (1) True (2) False (3) True Section 4: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: 1-c, 2-a, 3-e, 4-d, 5-b Section 6: (1) a (2) b Section 7: (1) A butterfly has two equal wings. (2) Fish swim very well in the deep water. 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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 1 Oct 2026 Credit: Getty The World's Ten Most Dangerous Animals 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) Big bears live in trees. b) Small insects can be dangerous. c) Sharks eat sweet fruit. Ask: (1) Which dangerous animal do you fear the most? (2) Why are some tiny creatures unsafe for humans? VOCABULARY dangerous (/ˈdeɪn.dʒər.əs/ , adjective) Meaning: Can hurt someone or cause harm. Example: Fire is dangerous to touch. tiny (/ˈtaɪ.ni/ , adjective) Meaning: Very small in size. Example: The tiny ant walks on the leaf. illness (/ˈɪl.nəs/ , noun) Meaning: Being sick or having a disease. Example: Eating clean food prevents illness. protect (/prəˈtekt/ , verb) Meaning: To keep someone or something safe. Example: Boots protect your feet in snow. creature (/ˈkriː.tʃər/ , noun) Meaning: Any living animal or insect. Example: A whale is a large sea creature. harmful (/ˈhɑːm.fəl/ , adjective) Meaning: Causing damage or hurt. Example: Dirty water is harmful to drink. Many people think big wild animals are the most dangerous creatures on Earth. Lions and sharks have sharp teeth, but they do not hurt many people each year. Surprising news shows that tiny insects are much more dangerous. The mosquito is actually the most harmful living creature for humans. Mosquitoes carry sick germs that cause serious illness when they bite. Snakes and freshwater snails are also unsafe. Venomous snakes bite people in warm grass, and small snails carry tiny bugs in lakes. People get sick when they swim in dirty water or walk without shoes. Scientists study these animals carefully. They want to help everyone stay healthy. You can protect your body by using insect cream, drinking clean water, and avoiding wild snakes in nature. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) What big animals do people think are dangerous? (2) Why is the mosquito very harmful? (3) Where do dangerous snakes like to live? (4) How can you protect yourself from mosquito bites? (5) Do you like visiting places with wild 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: illness, dangerous, creature, protect Many people think big wild animals are the most _______(1) creatures on Earth. Lions and sharks have sharp teeth, but they do not hurt many people each year. Surprising news shows that tiny insects are much more dangerous. The mosquito is actually the most harmful living _______(2) for humans. Mosquitoes carry sick germs that cause serious _______(3) when they bite. Snakes and freshwater snails are also unsafe. Venomous snakes bite people in warm grass, and small snails carry tiny bugs in lakes. People get sick when they swim in dirty water or walk without shoes. Scientists study these animals carefully. They want to help everyone stay healthy. You can _______(4) your body by using insect cream, drinking clean water, and avoiding wild snakes in nature. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) Big sharks eat all the fish in the blue ocean. b) Small insects and tiny creatures can be more dangerous than big animals. c) People should never drink water or walk outdoors. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Lions and sharks hurt the most people every year. T/F (2) Mosquitoes can carry germs that make humans sick. T/F (3) Using insect cream helps keep your body safe. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Order the statements below from 1 to 3: ( ) Mosquitoes bite humans and spread sick germs. ( ) People think big animals like lions are the most dangerous. ( ) Scientists teach us how to protect our bodies from insects. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. dangerous 2. tiny 3. illness 4. protect 5. creature a. Very small in size b. Any living animal or insect c. Can hurt someone or cause harm d. Being sick or having a disease e. To keep someone or something safe USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) Mosquitoes are very small, but their bites can cause severe _______. a) illness b) happy (2) Children wear special boots to _______ their feet from sharp stones. a) protect b) fly Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the sentence parts: A: most / B: mosquito / C: is / D: harmful / E: The (2) Unscramble the sentence parts: A: keep / B: boots / C: feet / D: Wear / E: safe / F: your SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b) Small insects can be dangerous. Section 1: (1) dangerous (2) creature (3) illness (4) protect Section 2: b) Small insects and tiny creatures can be more dangerous than big animals. Section 3: (1) False (2) True (3) True Section 4: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-e, 5-b Section 6: (1) a (2) a Section 7: (1) E-B-C-A-D (The mosquito is most harmful) (2) D-B-A-F-C-E (Wear boots keep your feet safe) Section 8: Answers will vary. Example: (1) Lions and sharks. (2) It carries germs that cause illness. (3) In warm grass. (4) Use insect cream. (5) Yes, but only from a safe distance. 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 26 Aug 2026 Thirty Rescued Big Cats Find New Safe Homes Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Rescued big cats travel to new safe places. b) Lions learn to fly small aeroplanes. c) Tigers open a new zoo in a big city. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a real lion or tiger in person? (2) Why do animals need safe spaces to live happily? VOCABULARY rescue (/ˈres.kjuː/ , verb) Meaning: To save someone or something from danger. Example: Teams work hard to rescue animals in trouble. sanctuary (/ˈsæŋk.tʃu.ər.i/ , noun) Meaning: A safe place for animals to live happily. Example: The lion lives peacefully in a large sanctuary. transport (/ˈtræn.spɔːt/ , verb) Meaning: To move things or animals from one place to another. Example: Large trucks transport the heavy wooden crates. future (/ˈfjuː.tʃər/ , noun) Meaning: The time that will come after now. Example: These rescued tigers now have a happy future. enclosure (/ɪnˈkləʊ.ʒər/ , noun) Meaning: An area surrounded by fences or walls. Example: The tiger rests inside a quiet green enclosure. healthy (/ˈhel.θi/ , adjective) Meaning: Strong and not sick. Example: Fresh food helps big animals stay healthy. Thirty big cats from a closed zoo in Argentina are moving to new homes. A helpful group named Four Paws organized the big move. The animals include brave lions and big tigers. Vets checked every animal to make sure they were healthy. Some animals walked into their transport crates easily. Others needed gentle medicine to relax before the long trip. Fifteen big cats flew on planes to a large sanctuary in South Africa. The other fifteen cats travelled safely to an enclosure in America. Moving to another country takes a long time, but the trip gives the animals a bright future. Friendly helpers give them good food, fresh water, and lots of space to run. Now, these big cats can rest and live happily in their new sanctuaries. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Which big animal do you like more, lions or tigers? (2) Why is it good to move animals to big sanctuaries? (3) How do you feel when you travel to a new place? (4) What do big cats need to stay healthy and strong? (5) How can people help protect animals around the world? 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: sanctuary, transport, enclosure, future Thirty big cats from a closed zoo in Argentina are moving to new homes. A helpful group named Four Paws organized the big move. The animals include brave lions and big tigers. Vets checked every animal to make sure they were healthy. Some animals walked into their _______(1) crates easily. Others needed gentle medicine to relax before the long trip. Fifteen big cats flew on planes to a large _______(2) in South Africa. The other fifteen cats travelled safely to an _______(3) in America. Moving to another country takes a long time, but the trip gives the animals a bright _______(4). Friendly helpers give them good food, fresh water, and lots of space to run. Now, these big cats can rest and live happily in their new sanctuaries. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Vets are opening a new zoo in South Africa for birds. b) Thirty rescued lions and tigers are moving to safe sanctuaries. c) Big cats are learning how to travel on buses in Argentina. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Thirty big cats are moving to new homes from a closed zoo. T/F (2) All thirty cats travelled together to a sanctuary in Asia. T/F (3) Friendly helpers give the animals food and fresh water. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: ( ) The cats flew on planes to new safe places in South Africa and America. ( ) Vets checked the lions and tigers to make sure they were healthy. ( ) A group named Four Paws planned the move for thirty big cats. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) rescue (2) sanctuary (3) transport (4) enclosure (5) healthy a) an area surrounded by fences or walls b) to move things or animals to another place c) strong and not sick d) to save someone or something from danger e) a safe place for animals to live happily USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) Vets checked the big cats to ensure they remained ____ during travel. a) healthy b) noisy (2) The rescued lions now enjoy living in a green ____ with lots of space. a) aeroplaning b) sanctuary Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the sentence: A) live B) cats C) in safe D) sanctuaries. E) The big (2) Unscramble the sentence: A) food. B) helpers C) give animals D) Friendly E) fresh SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: (1) transport (2) sanctuary (3) enclosure (4) future Section 2: b Section 3: (1) True (2) False (3) True Section 4: 3, 2, 1 Section 5: (1) d, (2) e, (3) b, (4) a, (5) c Section 6: (1) a, (2) b Section 7: (1) E-B-A-C-D (The big cats live in safe sanctuaries.) (2) D-B-C-E-A (Friendly helpers give animals fresh food.) Section 8: Open-ended student discussion 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 9 Jul 2026 In this photo provided by Sam Volker Photography, Neil the Seal, a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal, moves through an area with traffic cones and bollards in Tasmania, Australia, June 27, 2026. (Sam Volker Photography via AP) Neil the Famous Elephant Seal Causes Chaos in Tasmania Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A giant sea seal that blocks city roads in Australia b) A small penguin that lives inside an Australian library c) A clever dolphin that can paint beautiful pictures Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a large seal or sea animal? (2) What problems can wild animals cause if they visit a town? VOCABULARY Coast (noun) Famous (adjective) Heavy (adjective) Block (verb) Safe (adjective) Town (noun) The land next to or close to the sea. Example: The seal swam to the coast to rest. Known by many people. Example: Neil is a famous seal with many fans online. Weighing a lot. Example: The large animal is very heavy. To stop something from moving past. Example: Do not block the road with your car. Not in danger. Example: It is important to keep a safe distance. A place where people live that is larger than a village. Example: Neil visited a small town in Australia. Neil is a famous southern elephant seal. He lives in the sea near Australia. Twice a year, Neil swims to the coast of Tasmania. He likes to rest in a small town. Neil is five years old now. He is very heavy. He weighs 1,000 kilograms! This is the same weight as a small car. Neil likes to play, but he causes problems. He lies down in the middle of the road. He can block the traffic. Neil also bumps into cars and breaks fences. Many people love Neil. He has 1.4 million followers on TikTok. People travel to see him. But wildlife experts say Neil is a wild animal. They ask people to stay far away. Visitors must keep a safe distance so everyone stays happy. In this photo provided by Sam Volker Photography, Neil the Seal, a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal, rests against a sign post as moves through an area in Tasmania, Australia, on June 27, 2026. (Sam Volker Photography via AP) Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to see Neil the seal in your town? Why or why not? 2. Why do you think Neil likes to lie down in the middle of roads? 3. Is a small car heavier or lighter than a 1,000-kilogram seal? 4. Why should people avoid getting too close to wild animals? 5. What is your favourite sea animal, and where does it live? 6. How can social media apps like TikTok help or hurt wild 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: block, coast, famous, heavy Neil is a _______(1) southern elephant seal. He lives in the sea near Australia. Twice a year, Neil swims to the _______(2) of Tasmania. He likes to rest in a small town. Neil is five years old now. He is very _______(3). He weighs 1,000 kilograms! This is the same weight as a small car. Neil likes to play, but he causes problems. He lies down in the middle of the road. He can _______(4) the traffic. Neil also bumps into cars and breaks fences. Many people love Neil. He has 1.4 million followers on TikTok. People travel to see him. But wildlife experts say Neil is a wild animal. They ask people to stay far away. Visitors must keep a safe distance so everyone stays happy. Section 2: Main Idea Which sentence best describes the main idea of the article? a) A heavy seal named Neil visits Tasmanian towns and needs space from fans. b) People in Tasmania are building fences to protect a small seal colony. c) TikTok stars are travelling to Australia to swim with elephant seals. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False Neil is a five-year-old elephant seal. T/F Neil weighs less than a standard bicycle. T/F Experts want people to stay close to Neil for photographs. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) Neil lies down in the middle of the road and blocks the local traffic. b) Neil swims away from the open sea and arrives at the coast of Tasmania. c) Wildlife experts ask visitors to keep a safe distance from the wild seal. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Coast 2. Famous 3. Heavy 4. Block a) Weighing a lot and difficult to lift b) To stop movement or close a path c) The area where land meets the sea d) Well-known by a large number of people USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. 1. The local roads were closed because a large seal decided to _______ the path. a) swim b) block c) save d) look 2. Neil became very _______ after millions of people watched his videos online. a) famous b) heavy c) safe d) small Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences. 1. A) famous B) a C) seal D) Neil E) is 2. A) must B) people C) away D) stay E) far SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps famous coast heavy block Section 2: Main Idea Answer: a Section 3: True or False True False False Section 4: Put Events in Orde r 2, 1, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - b Section 6: Discussion Builder b a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Neil is a famous seal. (D, E, B, A, C) People must stay far away. (B, A, D, E, C) 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