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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 12 Oct 2026 The World's Loudest Bird Is Louder Than a Rock Concert! Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) The bird has a blue-green throat. b) The bird can swim under the sea. c) The bird is very small and quiet. Ask: (1) What birds do you see near your home? (2) What sounds are very loud? VOCABULARY bird (/bɜːd/ , noun) Meaning: An animal with feathers and wings. Example: I see a little bird in my garden. loud (/laʊd/ , adjective) Meaning: Making a big, strong sound. Example: My little brother is very loud when he plays. quiet (/ˈkwaɪət/ , adjective) Meaning: Making a very small sound or no sound. Example: We are quiet in the library. beak (/biːk/ , noun) Meaning: The hard mouth of a bird. Example: The duck has a yellow beak. throat (/θrəʊt/ , noun) Meaning: The front part of your neck. Example: I drink warm milk when my throat hurts. forest (/ˈfɒrɪst/ , noun) Meaning: A big place with lots of trees. Example: We walk in the forest with my dad. scientist (/ˈsaɪəntɪst/ , noun) Meaning: A person who studies how the world works. Example: The scientist is looking at a frog. partner (/ˈpɑːtnə/ , noun) Meaning: Someone who is with you and does things together with you. Example: In class, I read a book with my partner. Meet the bare-throated bellbird. It is a bird from South America. It lives in big, green forests. The male bird is white. He has a blue-green throat. He has a wide beak, too. This bird is very, very loud! His call is louder than a big machine on the road. It is louder than a rock concert! Scientists measure sound in decibels. The bellbird's call is more than 130 decibels. That is a lot! Why is the male bird so loud? He is calling to female birds. He wants a partner. Two scientists study bird sounds. They listen to 123 kinds of birds. They use a special machine. The machine measures loud and quiet sounds. The scientists find something interesting. Big birds are often loud. Birds with wide beaks are often loud, too. A goose is loud. A small hummingbird is quiet. But the scientists have a question. Why are some birds so loud? Nobody knows the answer yet! The scientists are still thinking about it. Are you loud or quiet today? Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Section 8: Discussion Questions 1. What colour is the bellbird? 2. Do you like loud sounds or quiet sounds? Why? 3. What is the loudest animal you know? 4. Can you make a loud bird sound? Can you make a quiet bird sound? 5. Why is the male bird calling to female birds? 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: quiet | scientists | beak | loud Meet the bare-throated bellbird. It is a bird from South America. It lives in big, green forests. The male bird is white. He has a blue-green throat. He has a wide _______(1), too. This bird is very, very _______(2)! His call is louder than a big machine on the road. It is louder than a rock concert! Scientists measure sound in decibels. The bellbird's call is more than 130 decibels. That is a lot! Why is the male bird so loud? He is calling to female birds. He wants a partner. Two _______(3) study bird sounds. They listen to 123 kinds of birds. They use a special machine. The machine measures loud and quiet sounds. The scientists find something interesting. Big birds are often loud. Birds with wide beaks are often loud, too. A goose is loud. A small hummingbird is _______(4). But the scientists have a question. Why are some birds so loud? Nobody knows the answer yet! The scientists are still thinking about it. Are you loud or quiet today? Section 2: Main Idea What is the story about? a) A bird that is very loud b) A bird that is very small c) A rock concert in a forest UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The male bellbird is white. T/F 2. The bellbird lives in Africa. T/F 3. The scientists listen to 123 kinds of birds. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Write 1, 2 or 3. a) _____ The scientists find that big birds are often loud. b) _____ The scientists have a question: why are some birds so loud? c) _____ The scientists listen to 123 kinds of birds. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. beak 2. throat 3. forest 4. scientist 5. quiet a) A big place with lots of trees. b) A person who studies how the world works. c) Making a very small sound or no sound. d) The hard mouth of a bird. e) The front part of your neck. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. The bellbird is very loud. I want to cover my _______. a) ears b) feet c) beak 2. I like the bellbird _______ it is white and blue-green. a) but b) or c) because Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A) beak. | B) has | C) The male bird | D) a | E) wide __________________________________________ 2. A) often | B) Big | C) loud. | D) birds | E) are __________________________________________ SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY A1 Answer Key Warm Up: a) The bird has a blue-green throat. Section 1: (1) beak, (2) loud, (3) scientists, (4) quiet Section 2: a) A bird that is very loud Section 3: 1. T, 2. F (It lives in South America.), 3. T Section 4: c) 1, a) 2, b) 3 Section 5: 1-d, 2-e, 3-a, 4-b, 5-c Section 6: 1. a) ears, 2. c) because Section 7: 1. C, B, D, E, A: The male bird has a wide beak. 2. B, D, E, A, C: Big birds are often loud. Section 8: Answers will vary. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

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Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 2 Jul 2026 How Bad Odours Can Affect Your Body and Mind Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Bad smells can help people sleep better. b) Bad smells can make people feel stressed. c) Bad smells are only found inside schools. Ask: (1) What is your favourite smell in the kitchen? (2) Do you like the smell of old rubbish? VOCABULARY Odour noun Protect verb Healthy adjective Brain noun Notice verb Safe adjective A smell, especially a bad one. Example: There was a strange odour coming from the old kitchen bin. To keep someone or something safe from danger. Example: Wearing a thick coat will protect you from the cold winter wind. Strong and not sick. Example: Eating fresh fruit helps to keep your body healthy. The part inside your head that thinks and feels. Example: Your brain sends messages to the rest of your body. To see, hear, or feel something. Example: Did you notice the bright flowers growing in the garden? Not in danger or hurt. Example: It is safe to cross the road when the light turns green. We use our noses to smell many things every day. Some smells are lovely, like flowers or baking bread. Other smells are bad, like old rubbish or dirty water. Scientists say that a bad odour can affect how we feel. When you smell something bad, your brain quickly notices it. This happens to protect your body from danger. A bad smell can tell you that food is old and not safe to eat. Sometimes, a strong bad smell can make you feel tired or give you a small headache. It can also make people feel cross or stressed. Clean air is very important for a healthy life. If a room smells bad, opening a window can bring in fresh air. Fresh air helps us feel happy, relaxed, and safe again. Our sense of smell is an amazing tool that keeps our bodies healthy every day. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What are some bad smells that you do not like? 2. How do you feel when you smell something bad? 3. What can you do if a room smells unpleasant? 4. Why do you think our bodies notice bad smells so quickly? 5. What is a smell that makes you feel happy? 6. Do you think fresh air is important for our health? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: brain, odour, protect, safe We use our noses to smell many things every day. Some smells are lovely, like flowers or baking bread. Other smells are bad, like old rubbish or dirty water. Scientists say that a bad _______(1) can affect how we feel. When you smell something bad, your _______(2) quickly notices it. This happens to _______(3) your body from danger. A bad smell can tell you that food is old and not _______(4) to eat. Sometimes, a strong bad smell can make you feel tired or give you a small headache. It can also make people feel cross or stressed. Clean air is very important for a healthy life. If a room smells bad, opening a window can bring in fresh air. Fresh air helps us feel happy, relaxed, and safe again. Our sense of smell is an amazing tool that keeps our bodies healthy every day. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) Flowers have a lovely smell. b) Bad smells can change how we feel and keep us safe. c) Opening windows can make a room cold. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Scientists say that bad odours can affect how we feel. T/F 2. A bad smell tells us that old food is safe to eat. T/F 3. Fresh air can help us feel happy and relaxed. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3: A) Your brain notices the bad smell to protect you. B) You feel more relaxed after fresh air enters the room. C) Your nose smells a bad odour from old rubbish. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Odour 2. Brain 3. Notice 4. Healthy a) To see, hear, or feel something. b) A smell, especially a bad one. c) Strong and not sick. d) The part inside your head that thinks and feels. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete the conversation. 1. Student A: This room has a terrible _______!Student B: Let us open the window for some fresh air. a) brain b) odour c) healthy 2. Student A: I always wash my hands to stay _______.Student B: That is a great way to protect your body. a) safe b) healthy c) notice Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences. 1. A) smells B) affect C) how D) bad E) we feel 2. A) protects B) from C) our nose D) danger E) us SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Correct Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) odour (2) brain (3) protect (4) safe Section 2: Main Idea Correct Answer: b Section 3: True or False T F T Section 4: Put Events in Order C A B Section 5: Vocab Match b d a c Section 6: Discussion Builder b b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble D-A-B-C-E (Bad smells affect how we feel) C-A-E-B-D (Our nose protects us from danger) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student's own answers. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

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Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 13 Sept 2026 GABRIEL FEITOSA The Dog Groomer Who Turns Pets into Colourful Works of Art Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A groomer uses safe dye to turn dogs into tigers and pandas. b) A groomer paints big houses for cats and dogs. c) A dog learns how to use paintbrushes and paper. Ask: (1) Do you have a pet dog or another favourite animal? (2) Would you like your pet to look like a colorful tiger for a day? VOCABULARY artist (/ˈɑː.tɪst/ , noun) Meaning: A person who creates beautiful art like paintings or pictures. Example: The artist used bright yellow paint to draw a giant smiling sun. groomer (/ˈɡruː.mər/ , noun) Meaning: A person whose job is to wash, brush, and cut the hair of animals. Example: The dog groomer washed the dirty puppy with warm water and soft soap. bright (/braɪt/ , adjective) Meaning: Having strong, cheerful colours that are easy to see. Example: She wore a bright red coat on her walk to school. safe (/seɪf/ , adjective) Meaning: Not dangerous and not able to cause any harm. Example: It is safe to cross the street when the light turns green. happy (/ˈhæp.i/ , adjective) Meaning: Feeling or showing pleasure and joy. Example: The happy dog wagged its tail when its owner came home. transform (/trænˈsfɔːm/ , verb) Meaning: To completely change how something or someone looks. Example: You can transform a plain piece of paper into a small paper airplane. Gabriel Feitosa is a famous dog groomer from Brazil who lives in America. He is a very creative artist. Gabriel loves dogs and bright colours. He uses special scissors and brush tools to change the look of pets. He can transform a fluffy white dog into a wild tiger, a soft panda, or even a green dragon! Many people worry about the animals, but Gabriel always uses safe vegan dye made for pets. The dye is gentle and non-toxic. It does not hurt the dogs at all. In fact, the dogs enjoy the extra treats and gentle care during their grooming sessions. When the dogs walk outside with their colourful fur, people stop and smile. The happy pets love all the friendly attention they receive from adults and children. Millions of people watch videos of Gabriel’s funny animal designs on the internet every day. GABRIEL FEITOSA Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What animal design would you pick for a white poodle? 2. Why is it important that the groomer uses safe dye? 3. Do you think dogs like receiving extra attention? 4. Would you like to work as a pet groomer when you grow up? 5. What is your favourite colour to paint or draw with? 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: artist, bright, groomer, safe Gabriel Feitosa is a famous dog _______(1) from Brazil who lives in America. He is a very creative _______(2). Gabriel loves dogs and _______(3) colours. He uses special scissors and brush tools to change the look of pets. He can transform a fluffy white dog into a wild tiger, a soft panda, or even a green dragon! Many people worry about the animals, but Gabriel always uses _______(4) vegan dye made for pets. The dye is gentle and non-toxic. It does not hurt the dogs at all. In fact, the dogs enjoy the extra treats and gentle care during their grooming sessions. When the dogs walk outside with their colourful fur, people stop and smile. The happy pets love all the friendly attention they receive from adults and children. Millions of people watch videos of Gabriel’s funny animal designs on the internet every day. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) A dog groomer uses safe dye to make dogs look like amazing colourful animals. b) Dogs need to run in the park every morning to stay healthy. c) People in Brazil like buying small green dragons as pets. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Gabriel uses dye that is dangerous for animals. T/F (2) A dog can look like a tiger or panda after grooming. T/F (3) The pets enjoy getting friendly attention outside. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Order the events from 1 to 3: ( ) Gabriel uses gentle pet dye on the dog's fluffy fur. ( ) People smile when they see the colourful dog walking outside. ( ) Gabriel welcomes a fluffy white dog into his salon. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) groomer (2) artist (3) bright (4) safe (5) transform a) strong and cheerful colour b) to change how something looks c) a person who clips and washes pets d) not dangerous or harmful e) a person who creates art USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The groomer uses _______ dye on the dogs. a) safe b) dark c) heavy (2) The pets feel _______ when people smile at them. a) sad b) happy c) tired Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the words: A / dog / Gabriel / creative / is / groomer / . (2) Unscramble the words: dogs / colourful / The / look / very / . SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: (1) groomer, (2) artist, (3) bright, (4) safe Section 2: a Section 3: (1) False, (2) True, (3) True Section 4: 2, 3, 1 Section 5: (1)-c, (2)-e, (3)-a, (4)-d, (5)-b Section 6: (1) a, (2) b Section 7: (1) A-B-C-D-E (Gabriel is a creative dog groomer.), (2) A-B-C-D-E (The dogs look very colourful.) 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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 25 Sept 2026 Ping Ping is especially good at climbing trees, according to China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding China Sends Giant Pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to Zoo Atlanta 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) Two pandas fly on an aeroplane. b) Two pandas swim in the ocean. c) Two pandas drive a red car. Ask: (1) Do you like pandas? (2) Have you ever travelled on a plane? VOCABULARY panda (/ˈpæn.də/ , noun) Meaning: A large black and white bear that lives in China and eats bamboo. Example: The panda eats fresh green bamboo leaves. journey (/ˈdʒɜː.ni/ , noun) Meaning: A trip from one place to another place. Example: We are going on a long journey to the zoo. crate (/kreɪt/ , noun) Meaning: A large box used for moving big things or animals safely. Example: The panda sits inside a safe wooden crate. doctor (/ˈdɒk.tə/ , noun) Meaning: A person who helps sick animals or people feel better. Example: The animal doctor checks the big bear. bamboo (/bæmˈbuː/ , noun) Meaning: A tall, hard plant with green leaves that pandas love to eat. Example: Giant pandas eat tasty bamboo every day. plane (/pleɪn/ , noun) Meaning: A vehicle with wings that flies through the sky. Example: The white plane flies over the clouds. Two giant pandas are going on a special journey today. Their names are Ping Ping and Fu Shuang. Ping Ping is a boy panda, and Fu Shuang is a girl panda. They live in China, but now they are flying to America on a big aeroplane. The pandas are travelling inside large, comfortable crates. Keepers put fresh bamboo, sweet apples, and yellow carrots inside the crates for them. The flight takes fifteen hours. Special animal doctors are flying with the pandas to check their health. The pandas are moving to Zoo Atlanta in the United States. The zoo team in Atlanta is preparing a wonderful new home for them. Workers are growing fresh green bamboo near the zoo. Many happy people in China are waving goodbye to the friendly pandas today. When the plane lands, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang rest in a quiet room. Soon, children in America can visit the cute pandas. They watch the animals climb high trees and eat tasty bamboo. The two pandas are bringing big smiles. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) What do you think pandas like to do all day? (2) Would you like to fly on a plane with a panda? (3) What food would you pack for a long journey? (4) Why is it important to take good care of animals? (5) Which animal would you like to see at the zoo? 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: bamboo, crates, doctors, journey Two giant pandas are going on a special _______(1) today. Their names are Ping Ping and Fu Shuang. Ping Ping is a boy panda, and Fu Shuang is a girl panda. They live in China, but now they are flying to America on a big aeroplane. The pandas are travelling inside large, comfortable _______(2). Keepers put fresh bamboo, sweet apples, and yellow carrots inside the crates for them. The flight takes fifteen hours. Special animal _______(3) are flying with the pandas to check their health. The pandas are moving to Zoo Atlanta in the United States. The zoo team in Atlanta is preparing a wonderful new home for them. Workers are growing fresh green _______(4) near the zoo. Many happy people in China are waving goodbye to the friendly pandas today. When the plane lands, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang rest in a quiet room. Soon, children in America can visit the cute pandas. They watch the animals climb high trees and eat tasty bamboo. The two pandas are bringing big smiles. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Two pandas are flying from China to live at Zoo Atlanta. b) Two pandas are building a new aeroplane in China. c) Two pandas are learning how to drive a train to America. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are flying to Zoo Atlanta. T/F (2) The flight to America takes only two hours. T/F (3) Workers are growing fresh green bamboo near the zoo in Atlanta. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1-3): ( ) Keepers put fresh bamboo and apples inside the pandas' crates. ( ) Children in America visit the cute pandas at Zoo Atlanta. ( ) Two pandas leave China on a big aeroplane flight. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. panda 2. journey 3. crate 4. doctor 5. bamboo a) a tall plant with green leaves that bears eat b) a person who helps sick animals feel better c) a large box used for moving big animals safely d) a big black and white bear from China e) a trip from one place to another place USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The pandas sit inside a big _______ on the aeroplane. a) crate b) jacket c) pencil (2) Pandas like to eat green _______ for dinner. a) pizza b) bamboo c) candy Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make correct sentences: (1) A: live / B: in / C: China / D: pandas / E: Two (2) A: eats / B: bamboo / C: The / D: panda / E: green SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Answer Key - Level A1 Warm Up Answer: a) Two pandas fly on an aeroplane. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) journey (2) crates (3) doctors (4) bamboo Section 2: Main Idea a) Two pandas are flying from China to live at Zoo Atlanta. Section 3: True or False (1) True (T) (2) False (F) (3) True (T) Section 4: Put Events in Order (1) Keepers put fresh bamboo and apples inside the pandas' crates. (3) Children in America visit the cute pandas at Zoo Atlanta. (2) Two pandas leave China on a big aeroplane flight. Section 5: Vocab Match 1 - d (panda - a big black and white bear from China) 2 - e (journey - a trip from one place to another place) 3 - c (crate - a large box used for moving big animals safely) 4 - b (doctor - a person who helps sick animals feel better) 5 - a (bamboo - a tall plant with green leaves that bears eat) Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a) crate (2) b) bamboo Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Two pandas live in China. (E - D - A - B - C) (2) The panda eats green bamboo. (C - D - A - E - B) Section 8: Discussion Questions Open-ended 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 Sports & Travel Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 26 Jun 2026 Rescue Dog Osito Steals Hearts at the World Cup Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A dog wearing football shoes b) A dog riding a cargo bicycle c) A dog playing as a goalkeeper Ask: (1) Do you think animals can enjoy sports events? (2) What is your favourite type of pet? VOCABULARY mascot (noun) bicycle (noun) national (adjective) companion (noun) smile (noun) famous (adjective) An animal or person that brings good luck. The dog is the team mascot. A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal. He rides a big bicycle. Related to a whole country. He wears the national shirt. A friend who spends time with you. The dog is his daily companion. A happy expression on your face. He has a big smile. Known by many people. The dog is famous on the internet. Meet Osito. He is a small rescue dog from Mexico City. Osito is eight years old. He is a very special poodle mix. He is now a famous mascot for the World Cup football games. Osito travels everywhere on a big cargo bicycle. His owner is Jorge Rangel. Jorge is fifty years old. Jorge delivers household products every day. Osito sits in the back of the bicycle. He wears a green national football jersey. He also wears cool sunglasses and a little cap. Many football fans love him. They stop to take photos with the dog. Children run to see him because he sits very still. Some people think he is a toy. Osito is a great companion for Jorge. They are best friends. Osito brings a big smile to everyone in the city. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you have a pet dog or cat at home? 2. What is the name of your favourite animal? 3. Do you like watching football matches on television? 4. Would you like to ride a cargo bicycle through a big city? 5. Why do you think people smile when they see Osito? 6. How can a pet help someone feel happier during a difficult time? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: famous, bicycle, national, companion Meet Osito. He is a small rescue dog from Mexico City. Osito is eight years old. He is a very special poodle mix. He is now a _______(1) mascot for the World Cup football games. Osito travels everywhere on a big cargo _______(2) . His owner is Jorge Rangel. Jorge is fifty years old. Jorge delivers household products every day. Osito sits in the back of the bicycle. He wears a green _______(3) football jersey. He also wears cool sunglasses and a little cap. Many football fans love him. They stop to take photos with the dog. Children run to see him because he sits very still. Some people think he is a toy. Osito is a great _______(4) for Jorge. They are best friends. Osito brings a big smile to everyone in the city. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the story. a) A rescue dog becomes a famous World Cup fan on a bicycle. b) A man buys a new bicycle to ride around Mexico City. c) Football players learn how to ride bicycles with dogs. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Osito is an eight-year-old dog. T/F 2. Jorge Rangel plays football for the national team. T/F 3. Osito wears sunglasses and a national jersey. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3. A) Jorge puts Osito on his bicycle and starts riding around the city. B) Osito goes to the World Cup match and becomes a viral sensation. C) Jorge adopts Osito during a difficult time in his life. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. mascot 2. smile 3. famous 4. bicycle Match the words on the left with their correct definitions on the right. a) Known by a lot of people everywhere. b) A happy facial expression that shows joy. c) A two-wheeled vehicle that you pedal with your feet. d) A person or animal thought to bring good luck to a team. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct option to complete the conversation. 1. Student A: Do you think dogs make good companions? Student B: Yes, because they are very _______ and friendly. a) loud b) loyal c) scary d) angry 2. Student A: Would you like to dress up your pet in a jersey? Student B: No, I think my cat would feel very _______ in clothes. a) happy b) excited c) uncomfortable d) proud Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make correct sentences. 1. A) a / B) dog / C) famous / D) is / E) Osito 2. A) bicycle / B) rides / C) on / D) a / E) he SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up: Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps famous bicycle national companion Section 2: Main Idea: a Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order C A B Section 5: Vocab Match d b a c Section 6: Discussion Builder b c Section 7: Sentence Unscramble E - D - A - C - B (Osito is a famous dog.) E - B - C - D - A (He rides on a bicycle.) 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 8 Sept 2026 Spider-Man Movie Leads Record Summer Cinema Box Office Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A superhero movie named Spider-Man is very popular. b) People are not going to cinema theatres anymore. c) A new animated dog film broke every single record. Ask: (1) Do you like going to the cinema to watch new films? (2) Who is your favourite movie character or superhero? VOCABULARY cinema (/ˈsɪn.ə.mɑː/ , noun) Meaning: A building where people go to watch big movies on a large screen. Example: We go to the cinema to watch fun films together. screen (/skriːn/ , noun) Meaning: The flat, broad surface inside a theatre where pictures show. Example: The red hero jumps across the giant cinema screen. ticket (/ˈtɪk.ɪt/ , noun) Meaning: A printed piece of paper you buy to enter a place. Example: He holds his movie ticket before entering the big room. record (/ˈrek.ɔːd/ , noun) Meaning: The highest or best result achieved in an activity. Example: The fast runner sets a new high sports record today. summer (/ˈsʌm.ə/ , noun) Meaning: The warmest season of the year between spring and autumn. Example: Children eat cold ice cream during the hot summer. crowd (/kraʊd/ , noun) Meaning: A very large group of people gathered together. Example: A big friendly crowd watches the exciting show outside. Many people visit the local cinema this summer. They buy popcorn and drinks. They sit together inside dark rooms. The big screen is very bright. Children and adults watch exciting new movies every week. The new Spider-Man movie is the top film. Many families buy a ticket to see it. It sets a huge sales record. People like the friendly hero in red. Another story called The Odyssey is also popular. Many friends meet at the cinema hall. A huge crowd enters the theatre halls today. Movie theatres are very busy now. Owners feel happy because people like films. This summer is fantastic for cinemas everywhere. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema? (2) Why do many people like superhero characters like Spider-Man? (3) What tasty snacks do you eat when watching movies? (4) Which movie made you feel very happy recently? (5) Do you like going to the cinema with your family or friends? 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: cinema, record, screen, ticket Many people visit the local _______(1) this summer. They buy popcorn and drinks. They sit together inside dark rooms. The big _______(2) is very bright. Children and adults watch exciting new movies every week. The new Spider-Man movie is the top film. Many families buy a _______(3) to see it. It sets a huge sales _______(4). People like the friendly hero in red. Another story called The Odyssey is also popular. Many friends meet at the cinema hall. A huge crowd enters the theatre halls today. Movie theatres are very busy now. Owners feel happy because people like films. This summer is fantastic for cinemas everywhere. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) People are staying home and turning off screens. b) Cinemas are very busy as people watch popular summer movies. c) Spider-Man is the only movie in the world. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Many people visit local cinemas during the summer season. T/F (2) The Spider-Man film is not popular with families. T/F (3) Cinema owners feel very happy because rooms are busy. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Order these actions as they appear in the article (1-3): ( ) Families buy tickets to see the Spider-Man movie. ( ) People buy popcorn and drinks at the cinema. ( ) Movie theatre owners feel happy about busy halls. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) cinema (2) screen (3) ticket (4) record (5) crowd a) A broad flat surface for showing pictures. b) A large group of people gathered in one place. c) A building where you watch big films. d) The best or highest result ever reached. e) A piece of paper used to enter a theatre. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) We sit together because the _______ is very bright and exciting. a) ticket b) screen c) crowd (2) My father buys a _______ for every person in our family. a) ticket b) record c) summer Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the words: A / screen / bright / is / very / . (2) Unscramble the words: We / tickets / buy / two / cinema / . SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: (1) cinema, (2) screen, (3) ticket, (4) record 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) b, (2) a Section 7: (1) B-A-D-C-E (A screen is very bright.), (2) B-A-D-E-C (We buy two tickets cinema. / We buy two cinema tickets.) Section 8: Open student answers. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Sports & Travel Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 26 Jul 2026 Ronaldinho, left, and Ronaldo stand with Madonna as she performs during the halftime show in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) FIFA Hosts First Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Famous singers performed live at a huge football match b) A pet dog won the World Cup trophy c) Football players sang songs during the match Ask: (1) Did you watch the football match on television? (2) Who is your favourite singer or musical group? VOCABULARY match (noun) stadium (noun) performance (noun) final (noun) music (noun) global (adjective) A game played between two sports teams. Example: The football match was exciting to watch. A large sports arena with seats for many fans. Example: Millions watched the game at the stadium. Music or dancing done in front of an audience. Example: The singer gave a brilliant performance. The last game in a big sports competition. Example: Both teams worked hard to win the final. Sounds made by instruments or singing. Example: Children loved listening to lively music. Involving or affecting the whole world. Example: Football is a famous global sport. The world of sports received a big musical surprise. For the very first time, the FIFA World Cup final featured a huge halftime show. This special event took place in North America. The big football match was hosted in a huge stadium. During the break between halves, famous singers performed live for the crowd. Millions of people watched the show on television all over the world. Organisers combined music and sports to make the final match even more exciting for young fans. They hoped that this global show would bring families and friends together. People who loved football and people who loved music both enjoyed the big day. It was a fantastic day of sport and entertainment for everyone in the audience. Shakira performs during halftime during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you prefer watching sports or listening to music? 2. Who is your favourite singer or band? 3. Would you like to watch a World Cup match inside a huge stadium? 4. What sports do you play at school with your friends? 5. Why do you think people enjoy watching halftime music shows? 6. Which famous person would you like to see at a football game? 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: global, match, performance, stadium The world of sports received a big musical surprise. For the very first time, the FIFA World Cup final featured a huge halftime _______(1). This special event took place in North America. The big football _______(2) was hosted in a huge _______(3) in North America. During the break between halves, famous singers performed live for the crowd. Millions of people watched the show on television all over the world. Organisers combined music and sports to make the final match even more exciting for young fans. They hoped that this _______(4) show would bring families and friends together. People who loved football and people who loved music both enjoyed the big day. It was a fantastic day of sport and entertainment for everyone in the audience. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the article? a) Football players stopped playing sports to sing songs. b) The World Cup final featured a live music show at halftime. c) A new sports stadium was built for pop stars. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True and False 1. The World Cup final will feature a halftime show for the first time. T/F 2. The big football match will take place in Asia. T/F 3. Millions of people will watch the show on television. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: a) Famous singers perform live during halftime. b) Organisers plan a huge halftime show for 2026. c) Millions of viewers watch the final match on TV. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Match 2. Stadium 3. Performance 4. Global a) Involving the whole world b) A game between two sports teams c) A large venue for sports and events d) A live music or dance show USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete each sentence: 1. I love watching a football _______ with my family on weekends. a) match b) chair c) pencil 2. The popular singer gave an amazing _______ during the break. a) lunch b) performance c) window Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in order (A-E): 1. A) will / B) perform / C) singers / D) live / E) famous 2. A) watch / B) football / C) fans / D) will / E) the match SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) Famous singers performed live at a huge football match Section 1: 1) performance, 2) match, 3) stadium, 4) global Section 2: b) The World Cup final featured a live music show at halftime. Section 3: 1) True, 2) False, 3) True Section 4: 1) b, 2) a, 3) c Section 5: 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a Section 6: 1) a, 2) b Section 7: 1) A-B-C-D-E (Famous singers performed live on stage), 2) A-B-C-D-E (Fans watched the football match) Section 8: Student's own answers. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error