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

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

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

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

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

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS World, Sports & Travel Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 20 May 2026 The Big Summer of Soccer Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Do you like playing or watching soccer with your friends? What is a big sports game or competition that you know? VOCABULARY Tournament (noun) Match (noun) Trophy (noun) History (noun) Squad (noun) Host (verb) /toor-nuh-muhnt/ A big sports competition with many games. Example: The school soccer tournament is this Friday. /mach/ / A game between two teams. Example: We watched an exciting soccer match yesterday. /troh-fee/ A prize for winning a competition. Example: The team held the shiny golden trophy in the air. /his-tuh-ree/ Things that happened in the past. Example: Our town has a very long and interesting history. /skwod/ A group of players or a team. Example: The coach chose ten players for the soccer squad. /hohst/ To welcome guests or hold an event in your town. Example: Our city will host the big race next year. A big soccer tournament is coming this summer. It is the famous FIFA World Cup! Three countries will host the matches: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. There will be 104 matches in 16 different cities. This makes it a huge event. The first match starts in Mexico City on June 11. The last championship match is in New Jersey on July 19. There, one winning squad will lift the golden World Cup trophy. Forty-eight teams will play in this tournament. It is the biggest World Cup in history! Many host cities are preparing grand Fan Festivals with food and big screens so fans can celebrate together. Young fans everywhere are very excited to watch the great teamwork and beautiful goals. Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the name of the big soccer tournament happening this summer? Which three countries will host the soccer matches? How many matches will the teams play in total? When and where does the very first match take place? How many teams are playing in this year's World Cup? Would you like to go to a Fan Festival to watch a game? Why or why not? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Word Bank: tournament, match, trophy, history, squad, host A big soccer (1)_______ is coming this summer. It is the famous FIFA World Cup! Three countries will (2)_______ the matches: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. There will be 104 matches in 16 different cities. This makes it a huge event. The first (3)_______ starts in Mexico City on June 11. The last championship game is in New Jersey on July 19.There, one winning (4)_______ will lift the golden World Cup trophy. Forty-eight teams will play in this tournament. It is the biggest World Cup in (5)_______! Many cities are preparing grand Fan Festivals with food and big screens so fans can celebrate together. Young fans everywhere are very excited to lift their flags and cheer for their favorite team's (6)_______. UNDERSTANDING Part 1: True/False statements The FIFA World Cup is happening this summer. _____ Only one country is hosting all the soccer matches. _____ There will be a total of 104 matches played. _____ The final championship match will be held in Mexico City. _____ This is the biggest World Cup tournament in history. _____ Part 2: Put in Order A. One winning squad will lift the World Cup trophy in New Jersey. _____ B. Host countries spend years preparing stadiums and Fan Festivals. _____ C. The tournament officially begins with an opening match in Mexico City. _____ D. Teams from 48 different countries travel to North America to play. _____ LANGUAGE 1. Tournament 2. Match 3. Trophy 4. History 5. Squad 6. Host A. Things that happened in the past B. To welcome guests or hold an event C. A big sports competition with many games D. A game played between two sports teams E. A prize given to the winner of a contest F. A group of players forming a team USE IT SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Fill in the Gaps: 1. tournament, 2. host, 3. match, 4. squad, 5. history, 6. trophy Understanding (Part 1): 1. True, 2. False, 3. True, 4. False, 5. True Understanding (Part 2): B, D, C, A Language: 1-C, 2-D, 3-E, 4-A, 5-F, 6-B BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS World Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 31 Jul 2026 Shipwreck Lodge promises a luxurious stay in a hostile desert expanse. Courtesy Jason Boswell The Hidden Desert Home Inspired by Birds Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A house inspired by bird nests b) A castle made of ice c) A submarine in the ocean Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a bird nest in a tree? (2) Would you like to stay in a desert house? VOCABULARY desert (noun) /ˈdez.ət/ nest (noun) /nest/ hidden (adjective) /ˈhɪd.ən/ natural (adjective) /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl/ shape (noun) /ʃeɪp/ safe (adjective) /seɪf/ A large dry area with very little rain. Example: Camels can live in the dry desert for days. A home built by birds to lay eggs. Example: The small bird built a soft nest in the tree. Cannot be seen easily. Example: The secret treasure was hidden under the sand. Made by nature, not by people. Example: Water from the river is clean and natural. The outer form or appearance of something. Example: A football has a round shape. Protected from danger. Example: The baby bird is safe with its mother. In a dry desert in Namibia, there is a special home. It is named The Nest. A clever builder wanted to make a house that looks like natural plants and rocks. He looked at small birds called weaver birds. These birds build big homes with grass in trees. The builder used local thatch and stone to make the house. Because of this, the house looks hidden in the golden sand. It is hard to see from far away. The house uses solar power from the bright sun. No cables or big wires harm the ground. Nearby, wild animals walk around in peace. Giraffes and zebras visit the waterhole every day. It is a very safe place for animals. This quiet home shows how people can live beside nature without causing harm. It is a soft and quiet place where families can learn about desert wildlife. Listen 00:00 / 00:57 Share Lesson Onduli Enclave uses the surrounding environment to its advantage. Courtesy ultimate.earth DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What colour do you think the desert house is? 2. Why do weaver birds build nests in trees? 3. Which animal would you like to see in Namibia? 4. Why is solar power good for the desert? 5. Do you like quiet places or busy places? 6. How can we help animals stay safe? 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: desert, hidden, natural, safe In a dry _______(1) in Namibia, there is a special home. It is named The Nest. A clever builder wanted to make a house that looks like _______(2) plants and rocks. He looked at small birds called weaver birds. These birds build big homes with grass in trees. The builder used local thatch and stone to make the house. Because of this, the house looks _______(3) in the golden sand. It is hard to see from far away. The house uses solar power from the bright sun. No cables or big wires harm the ground. Nearby, wild animals walk around in peace. Giraffes and zebras visit the waterhole every day. It is a very _______(4) place for animals. This quiet home shows how people can live beside nature without causing harm. It is a soft and quiet place where families can learn about desert wildlife. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Weaver birds make big nests in cold forests. b) A builder made a safe desert house that looks like nature. c) Giraffes like to run away from solar power. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The Nest is a home built in a cold forest. T/F 2. Weaver birds inspired the builder to make the house. T/F 3. Giraffes and zebras can visit a waterhole near the house. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: a) The builder used local thatch and stone to make the house. b) Giraffes and zebras visit the waterhole near the house. c) A builder looked at weaver birds in trees for ideas. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. desert 2. nest 3. safe 4. shape a) A home made by a bird b) Not in any danger c) A very dry area of land d) The form or outer outline of an object USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. The builder wanted to make a house that looks _______. a) natural b) noisy 2. Animals feel _______ near the waterhole. a) scared b) safe Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A) is B) The Nest C) desert house D) a special 2. A) visit B) Wild animals C) waterhole D) the quiet E) everyday. SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: a) A house inspired by bird nests Section 1 Answers: desert natural hidden safe Section 2 Answer: b) A builder made a safe desert house that looks like nature. Section 3 Answers: False True True Section 4 Answers: c (A builder looked at weaver birds in trees for ideas.) a (The builder used local thatch and stone to make the house.) b (Giraffes and zebras visit the waterhole near the house.) Section 5 Answers: 1-c 2-a 3-b 4-d Section 6 Answers: a) natural b) safe Section 7 Answers: B - A - D - C (The Nest is a special desert house.) B - A - D - C - E (Wild animals visit the quiet waterhole everyday.) Section 8 Sample Answers: The house is golden brown like desert sand. They build nests to lay eggs and keep safe. I would like to see a giraffe. Solar power uses clean light from the sun. I like quiet places because they are peaceful. We can protect their homes and keep land clean. 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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 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. Listen 00:00 / 00:47 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 20 Aug 2026 Warming Waters Bring Invasive Fish to the Mediterranean Sea Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) New fish are swimming into the Mediterranean Sea. b) A large ship sank in the deep ocean. c) Ice is forming on top of the water. Ask: (1) Have you ever been swimming in the sea? (2) Do you know any types of fish that live in warm water? VOCABULARY sea (noun) warm (adjective) fish (noun) new (adjective) water (noun) change (noun) A large area of salt water. Fish live in the deep sea. Having a temperature that is comfortably high. The warm water feels nice. An animal that lives in water and swims. A colourful fish swims in the sea. Not existing before; recently made or discovered. There are new animals in the water. The clear liquid that falls as rain and fills rivers and seas. We drink clean water every day. To become different, or make something different. Weather can change quickly. The Mediterranean Sea is changing. The weather is getting hotter, and the sea water is getting very warm. Because the water is warm, many new fish are swimming into the sea. These new fish come through a long water path called the Suez Canal. Some of these new animals are not safe. For example, the spotted puffer fish is dangerous to touch and eat. Another animal, called the lionfish, has sharp parts that can hurt people. These new fish eat the food of the local fish. Because of this, native fish are disappearing. Local fishers are worried. They cannot find the normal fish that people like to buy and eat. Scientists say that climate change is causing this problem. When people burn coal and gas, the world gets warmer. Scientists want everyone to help protect the sea and its animals. We must learn about these changes to keep our oceans safe. Listen 00:00 / 00:54 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why is the Mediterranean Sea getting warmer? 2. How do the new fish arrive in the Mediterranean Sea? 3. Why is the spotted puffer fish dangerous? 4. How do local fishers feel about the new fish? 5. What can we do to help keep our oceans safe? 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: change, fish, sea, warm The Mediterranean _______(1) is changing. The weather is getting hotter, and the sea water is getting very _______(2). Because the water is warm, many new _______(3) are swimming into the sea. These new fish come through a long water path called the Suez Canal. Some of these new animals are not safe. For example, the spotted puffer fish is dangerous to touch and eat. Another animal, called the lionfish, has sharp parts that can hurt people. These new fish eat the food of the local fish. Because of this, native fish are disappearing. Local fishers are worried. They cannot find the normal fish that people like to buy and eat. Scientists say that climate _______(4) is causing this problem. When people burn coal and gas, the world gets warmer. Scientists want everyone to help protect the sea and its animals. We must learn about these changes to keep our oceans safe. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) The Mediterranean Sea is getting warmer and new fish are entering. b) People are building a new canal for large ships. c) Fishers are catching more fish than ever before. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The water in the Mediterranean Sea is getting colder. T/F 2. The lionfish has sharp parts that can hurt people. T/F 3. Local fishers are worried because native fish are disappearing. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1-3): ____ New fish travel through the Suez Canal. ____ Climate change makes the sea water warmer. ____ Local fish disappear and fishers become worried. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. sea 2. warm 3. fish 4. water 5. change a) To become different b) A liquid that fills oceans c) An animal that swims in water d) A large area of salt water e) Between cool and hot USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. The sea water is very _______ today. a) warm b) tree c) book 2. Native fish are _______ because of new fish. a) disappearing b) flying c) singing Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put these parts in order: 1. A) is getting B) water C) warmer D) The sea E) every year. 2. A) through the B) New fish C) Suez Canal. D) swim into E) the sea SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) New fish are swimming into the Mediterranean Sea. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps sea warm fish change Section 2: Main Idea a) The Mediterranean Sea is getting warmer and new fish are entering. Section 3: True or False False True True Section 4: Put Events in Order b) Climate change makes the sea water warmer. a) New fish travel through the Suez Canal. c) Local fish disappear and fishers become worried. Section 5: Vocab Match 1-d, 2-e, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a Section 6: Discussion Builder a) warm a) disappearing Section 7: Sentence Unscramble D - B - A - C - E (The sea water is getting warmer every year.) B - D - E - A - C (New fish swim into the sea through the Suez Canal.) 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