< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment New Colourful Monkey Discovered in African Rainforest 24 Jul 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A monkey with bright orange lips b) A monkey that can swim underwater c) A monkey that lives in a snowy mountain Ask: (1) Do you like monkeys? (2) What colours are typical for monkeys? VOCABULARY monkey noun / ˈmʌŋki / forest noun / ˈfɒrɪst / black adjective / blæk / orange adjective / ˈɒrɪndʒ / small adjective / smɔːl / sound noun / saʊnd / An animal with a long tail that lives in trees. Express: The clever monkey climbed the tall tree to get a banana. A large area of land covered with many trees. Express: We walked quietly through the dark forest and saw some birds. The colour of coal or the night sky. Express: cat has beautiful black fur that shines in the sun. A bright colour made by mixing red and yellow. Express: painted a beautiful orange flower on the card. Not large in size or amount. Express: small bird made a nest in the garden. Something that you can hear with your ears. Express: we heard a loud sound coming from the kitchen. Scientists found a new monkey in Africa. Its home is a large forest in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Local people call this special animal Likweli. The little monkey has a very beautiful look. It has glossy black fur and a long tail. The most amazing thing is its face. It has bright orange lips that look like a colourful mask. The Likweli monkey is small and weighs about fifteen pounds. It loves to live high up in the green trees. These monkeys live together in small families. They are very quiet and hard to find. However, they sometimes make a very deep roaring sound in the forest. Scientists say this monkey is rare and needs our help. They want to protect its forest home so the colourful monkeys can stay safe. Listen 00:00 / 00:54 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to see a Likweli monkey in real life? 2. Why do you think the monkey lives high up in the trees? 3. What makes the Likweli monkey special compared to other monkeys? 4. Why is it important to protect wild animals and their forest homes? 5. How would you describe the face of this new monkey to a friend? 6. What other animals live in a dense African rainforest? 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 Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: black, forest, monkey, orange Scientists found a new _______(1) in Africa. Its home is a large _______(2) in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Local people call this special animal Likweli. The little monkey has a very beautiful look. It has glossy black fur and a long tail. The most amazing thing is its face. It has bright _______(3) lips that look like a colourful mask. The Likweli monkey is small and weighs about fifteen pounds. It loves to live high up in the green trees. These monkeys live together in small families. They are very quiet and hard to find. However, they sometimes make a very deep roaring _______(4) in the forest. Scientists say this monkey is rare and needs our help. They want to protect its forest home so the colourful monkeys can stay safe. Section 2: Main Idea Which sentence best describes the main idea of the story? a) Local hunters love to find wild animals in the trees. b) Scientists have found a rare new monkey with orange lips in Africa. c) Small monkeys always live in large families in the Congo. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The monkey lives in a large city. T/F 2. The Likweli monkey has bright orange lips. T/F 3. This monkey is very easy to find. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3: A. Scientists say the monkey is rare and needs protection. B. Scientists find a new monkey species in Africa. C. Local people name the monkey Likweli. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. monkey 2. forest 3. orange 4. small a) A large area filled with trees b) A colour made by mixing red and yellow c) Not big in size d) An animal with a long tail that lives in trees USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think the Likweli monkey is beautiful because it has _______ lips. a) blue b) orange c) green 2. The monkey lives high up in the _______ so it is safe. a) rivers b) trees c) houses Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences: 1. A) found B) a C) new D) monkey E) Scientists 2. A) has B) black C) fur D) It E) glossy SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps monkey forest orange sound Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False False True False Section 4: Put Events in Order Correct Order: B, C, A Section 5: Vocab Match d a b c Section 6: Discussion Builder b b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Scientists found a new monkey. It has glossy black fur. Section 8: Discussion Questions Student responses will vary.

< KIDS NEWS Science & Technology Next The Weirdest and Most Secretive Futuristic Weapons 23 Jul 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Image credit: US Air Force Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Flying cars that carry delicious pizza b) Giant magnets that shoot small metal objects c) Red robots that paint beautiful houses Ask: (1) Do you like futuristic gadgets? (2) Have you ever seen a flying drone? VOCABULARY laser noun (/ˈleɪzə/) drone noun (/drəʊn/) future noun (/ˈfjuːtʃə/) sound noun (/saʊnd/) magnet noun (/ˈmæɡnɪt/) weapon noun (/ˈwepən/) A powerful beam of bright light. Example: The ship used a bright blue laser to see far away. A small flying robot with no pilot. Example: He flew his new drone over the park. The time that will happen after now. Example: In the future, cars will fly in the sky. Something that you can hear. Example: The loud sound made the dog jump. A piece of metal that pulls other metal towards it. Example: She used a magnet to pick up the paperclips. An object used for fighting or protection. Example: A sword is an old type of defence weapon. Scientists are making strange new inventions for the future. Some of these inventions are new types of defence weapon. They look exactly like cool things from a science fiction movie. One amazing invention is a powerful laser beam. The British Navy wants to use these bright lasers on warships to stop big dangers. Another modern machine can stop a flying drone very quickly. It uses smart microwave energy to switch off the electronic computer inside the flying robot. There are also giant sound machines on big trucks. They send out very loud sound waves to push crowds away safely without hurting anyone. Finally, some countries are building a new gun with a giant magnet. This magnet shoots metal objects towards targets faster than a normal aeroplane. These exciting ideas show how modern technology is changing our whole world every single day. Listen 00:00 / 00:59 Share Lesson The ‘laser of dissuasion’ (LDI) is a non-lethal weapon designed to deter and neutralise threats by causing temporary visual impairment - Photo credit: Getty Images DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like reading about new technology? 2. Would you like to see a real flying drone? 3. What is your favourite electronic gadget? 4. Do you think lasers look cool in movies? 5. Would you like to live in a futuristic city? 6. What invention do you want to create one day? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: drone, future, laser, magnet Scientists are making strange new inventions for the _______(1). Some of these inventions are new types of defence weapon. They look exactly like cool things from a science fiction movie. One amazing invention is a powerful _______(2) beam. The British Navy wants to use these bright lasers on warships to stop big dangers. Another modern machine can stop a flying _______(3) very quickly. It uses smart microwave energy to switch off the electronic computer inside the flying robot. There are also giant sound machines on big trucks. They send out very loud sound waves to push crowds away safely without hurting anyone. Finally, some countries are building a new gun with a giant _______(4). This magnet shoots metal objects towards targets faster than a normal aeroplane. These exciting ideas show how modern technology is changing our whole world every single day. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Scientists are building flying robots to carry heavy boxes to houses. b) New inventions use lasers, sound, and magnets to create futuristic tools. c) The British Navy is painting all of its ships blue for the summer. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The British Navy plans to use lasers on ships. T/F 2. Microwave energy makes a drone fly much higher. T/F 3. Magnet guns shoot objects slower than a normal aeroplane. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the descriptions of technology mentioned in the text in order from first to last: 1. A machine that disables flying drones using microwave energy. 2. A powerful laser used by the British Navy on ships. 3. A new gun that uses a giant magnet to shoot objects very fast. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. future 2. laser 3. drone 4. weapon a) A small flying robot without a pilot b) An object used for fighting or protection c) The time that will happen after now d) A powerful beam of bright light USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. 1. I think a powerful _______ is cooler than a flying robot. a) laser b) glass c) paper 2. In the _______, our homes will have amazing new technology. a) past b) future c) yesterday Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences. 1. A) giant B) lasers C) are D) tools E) powerful 2. A) drone B) robot C) a D) flying E) is BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: (1) future, (2) laser, (3) drone, (4) magnet Section 2: b Section 3: 1. T, 2. F, 3. F Section 4: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b Section 6: 1-a, 2-b Section 7: 1) B-C-E-A-D (Lasers are powerful giant tools), 2) C-D-A-E-B (A flying drone is a robot) Section 8: Student responses will vary. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Next Science & Technology The Weirdest and Most Secretive Futuristic Weapons 23 Jul 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Flying cars that carry delicious pizza b) Giant magnets that shoot small metal objects c) Red robots that paint beautiful houses Ask: (1) Do you like futuristic gadgets? (2) Have you ever seen a flying drone? VOCABULARY laser noun (/ˈleɪzə/) drone noun (/drəʊn/) future noun (/ˈfjuːtʃə/) sound noun (/saʊnd/) magnet noun (/ˈmæɡnɪt/) weapon noun (/ˈwepən/) A powerful beam of bright light. Example: The ship used a bright blue laser to see far away. A small flying robot with no pilot. Example: He flew his new drone over the park. The time that will happen after now. Example: In the future, cars will fly in the sky. Something that you can hear. Example: The loud sound made the dog jump. A piece of metal that pulls other metal towards it. Example: She used a magnet to pick up the paperclips. An object used for fighting or protection. Example: A sword is an old type of defence weapon. Scientists are making strange new inventions for the future. Some of these inventions are new types of defence weapon. They look exactly like cool things from a science fiction movie. One amazing invention is a powerful laser beam. The British Navy wants to use these bright lasers on warships to stop big dangers. Another modern machine can stop a flying drone very quickly. It uses smart microwave energy to switch off the electronic computer inside the flying robot. There are also giant sound machines on big trucks. They send out very loud sound waves to push crowds away safely without hurting anyone. Finally, some countries are building a new gun with a giant magnet. This magnet shoots metal objects towards targets faster than a normal aeroplane. These exciting ideas show how modern technology is changing our whole world every single day. Listen 00:00 / 00:59 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like reading about new technology? 2. Would you like to see a real flying drone? 3. What is your favourite electronic gadget? 4. Do you think lasers look cool in movies? 5. Would you like to live in a futuristic city? 6. What invention do you want to create one day? 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 Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: drone, future, laser, magnet Scientists are making strange new inventions for the _______(1). Some of these inventions are new types of defence weapon. They look exactly like cool things from a science fiction movie. One amazing invention is a powerful _______(2) beam. The British Navy wants to use these bright lasers on warships to stop big dangers. Another modern machine can stop a flying _______(3) very quickly. It uses smart microwave energy to switch off the electronic computer inside the flying robot. There are also giant sound machines on big trucks. They send out very loud sound waves to push crowds away safely without hurting anyone. Finally, some countries are building a new gun with a giant _______(4). This magnet shoots metal objects towards targets faster than a normal aeroplane. These exciting ideas show how modern technology is changing our whole world every single day. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Scientists are building flying robots to carry heavy boxes to houses. b) New inventions use lasers, sound, and magnets to create futuristic tools. c) The British Navy is painting all of its ships blue for the summer. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The British Navy plans to use lasers on ships. T/F 2. Microwave energy makes a drone fly much higher. T/F 3. Magnet guns shoot objects slower than a normal aeroplane. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the descriptions of technology mentioned in the text in order from first to last: 1. A machine that disables flying drones using microwave energy. 2. A powerful laser used by the British Navy on ships. 3. A new gun that uses a giant magnet to shoot objects very fast. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. future 2. laser 3. drone 4. weapon a) A small flying robot without a pilot b) An object used for fighting or protection c) The time that will happen after now d) A powerful beam of bright light USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. 1. I think a powerful _______ is cooler than a flying robot. a) laser b) glass c) paper 2. In the _______, our homes will have amazing new technology. a) past b) future c) yesterday Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences. 1. A) giant B) lasers C) are D) tools E) powerful 2. A) drone B) robot C) a D) flying E) is SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: (1) future, (2) laser, (3) drone, (4) magnet Section 2: b Section 3: 1. T, 2. F, 3. F Section 4: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b Section 6: 1-a, 2-b Section 7: 1) B-C-E-A-D (Lasers are powerful giant tools), 2) C-D-A-E-B (A flying drone is a robot) Section 8: Student responses will vary.

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< KIDS NEWS Next Science & Technology Tree Tops Sparkle with Electricity During Thunderstorms 21 Jul 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Trees that make ice cream b) Trees that sparkle with electricity c) Trees that can walk around Ask: (1) Do you like big thunderstorms? (2) What do you think happens to trees when it rains? VOCABULARY Thunderstorm Noun Electricity Noun Travel Verb Spark Noun Chemical Noun Pollution Noun Secret Noun A storm with lightning and rain. Example: We heard a loud thunderstorm last night. A form of energy that flows through wires. Example: Our television needs electricity to work. To go from one place to another place. Example: The scientists travelled to a big forest. A tiny flash of bright light. Example: small spark came off the campfire. A specific substance made by nature or science. Example: Water is a natural chemical. Dirty stuff that hurts nature. Example: from cars causes air pollution. Something that is hidden or not known by many people. Example: have a secret to tell you. Have you ever seen a tree sparkle during a thunderstorm? Scientists travelled to see this amazing thing. When big storms come, the air fills with electricity. This electricity moves towards the trees. It can make the leaves and branches glow with tiny, beautiful sparks. You might not see the light in the daytime, but it happens. Scientists discovered that these sparks do something great. They change the air around the tree. The electrical sparks make special natural chemicals. These chemicals actually clean the air. They help get rid of bad pollution. So, trees do not just give us oxygen and shade. During a storm, they also use electricity to tidy our world. Nature has many secrets. The next time you see a big thunderstorm, look at the trees. They might be busy cleaning the air with their own electric lights. Listen 00:00 / 00:58 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like watching storms from your window? 2. What do you usually do when it rains outside? 3. Why do you think trees are important for our world? 4. Have you ever seen something sparkle in nature? 5. How can we help keep the air clean in our cities? 6. Would you like to be a scientist who studies weather? 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 Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: chemicals electricity pollution sparks Have you ever seen a tree sparkle during a thunderstorm? Scientists travelled to see this amazing thing. When big storms come, the air fills with _______(1). This electricity moves towards the trees. It can make the leaves and branches glow with tiny, beautiful _______(2). You might not see the light in the daytime, but it happens. Scientists discovered that these sparks do something great. They change the air around the tree. The electrical sparks make special natural _______(3). These chemicals actually clean the air. They help get rid of bad _______(4). So, trees do not just give us oxygen and shade. During a storm, they also use electricity to tidy our world. Nature has many secrets. The next time you see a big thunderstorm, look at the trees. They might be busy cleaning the air with their own electric lights. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Thunderstorms are very dangerous for tall trees. b) Trees use electricity from storms to clean the air. c) Scientists want to plant more trees in big cities. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Electricity moves towards trees during big storms. T/F 2. The sparks on the trees are very easy to see in the morning. T/F 3. The special chemicals help to clean air pollution. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these sentences in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) The electrical sparks create special natural chemicals that clean the air. b) A big thunderstorm arrives and fills the air with electrical energy. c) Electricity moves towards the trees and makes the branches sparkle. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Thunderstorm 2. Electricity 3. Spark 4. Pollution a) A tiny flash of bright light b) Dirty things that hurt the environment c) A storm with loud noise and heavy rain d) Energy that powers lights and computers USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think that trees are very _______ because they clean our air. a) boring b) helpful 2. When I see a storm, I feel _______ but also excited. a) scared b) happy Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentence parts to make a correct sentence. 1. A) trees B) sparkle C) during D) storms E) big 2. A) chemicals B) clean C) the D) air E) natural SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Answers: (1) electricity, (2) sparks, (3) chemicals, (4) pollution Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False Answers: 1. True, 2. False, 3. True Section 4: Put Events in Order Answers: 3, 1, 2 Section 5: Vocab Match Answers: 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b Section 6: Discussion Builder Answers: 1. b, 2. a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Answers: Trees sparkle during big storms. (A-B-C-E-D) Natural chemicals clean the air. (E-A-B-C-D) Section 8: Discussion Questions Answers: Student answers will vary.

< KIDS NEWS Science & Technology Next Tree Tops Sparkle with Electricity During Thunderstorms 21 Jul 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW In the lab, electrical plates above a branch cause light and electrical charge to burst from the tips of spruce needles. Recently, these discharges have also been seen outdoors during a thunderstorm. William Brune Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Trees that make ice cream b) Trees that sparkle with electricity c) Trees that can walk around Ask: (1) Do you like big thunderstorms? (2) What do you think happens to trees when it rains? VOCABULARY Thunderstorm Noun Electricity Noun Travel Verb Spark Noun Chemical Noun Pollution Noun Secret Noun A storm with lightning and rain. Example: We heard a loud thunderstorm last night. A form of energy that flows through wires. Example: Our television needs electricity to work. To go from one place to another place. Example: The scientists travelled to a big forest. A tiny flash of bright light. Example: small spark came off the campfire. A specific substance made by nature or science. Example: Water is a natural chemical. Dirty stuff that hurts nature. Example: from cars causes air pollution. Something that is hidden or not known by many people. Example: have a secret to tell you. Have you ever seen a tree sparkle during a thunderstorm? Scientists travelled to see this amazing thing. When big storms come, the air fills with electricity. This electricity moves towards the trees. It can make the leaves and branches glow with tiny, beautiful sparks. You might not see the light in the daytime, but it happens. Scientists discovered that these sparks do something great. They change the air around the tree. The electrical sparks make special natural chemicals. These chemicals actually clean the air. They help get rid of bad pollution. So, trees do not just give us oxygen and shade. During a storm, they also use electricity to tidy our world. Nature has many secrets. The next time you see a big thunderstorm, look at the trees. They might be busy cleaning the air with their own electric lights. Listen 00:00 / 00:58 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like watching storms from your window? 2. What do you usually do when it rains outside? 3. Why do you think trees are important for our world? 4. Have you ever seen something sparkle in nature? 5. How can we help keep the air clean in our cities? 6. Would you like to be a scientist who studies weather? 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: chemicals electricity pollution sparks Have you ever seen a tree sparkle during a thunderstorm? Scientists travelled to see this amazing thing. When big storms come, the air fills with _______(1). This electricity moves towards the trees. It can make the leaves and branches glow with tiny, beautiful _______(2). You might not see the light in the daytime, but it happens. Scientists discovered that these sparks do something great. They change the air around the tree. The electrical sparks make special natural _______(3). These chemicals actually clean the air. They help get rid of bad _______(4). So, trees do not just give us oxygen and shade. During a storm, they also use electricity to tidy our world. Nature has many secrets. The next time you see a big thunderstorm, look at the trees. They might be busy cleaning the air with their own electric lights. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Thunderstorms are very dangerous for tall trees. b) Trees use electricity from storms to clean the air. c) Scientists want to plant more trees in big cities. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Electricity moves towards trees during big storms. T/F 2. The sparks on the trees are very easy to see in the morning. T/F 3. The special chemicals help to clean air pollution. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these sentences in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) The electrical sparks create special natural chemicals that clean the air. b) A big thunderstorm arrives and fills the air with electrical energy. c) Electricity moves towards the trees and makes the branches sparkle. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Thunderstorm 2. Electricity 3. Spark 4. Pollution a) A tiny flash of bright light b) Dirty things that hurt the environment c) A storm with loud noise and heavy rain d) Energy that powers lights and computers USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think that trees are very _______ because they clean our air. a) boring b) helpful 2. When I see a storm, I feel _______ but also excited. a) scared b) happy Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentence parts to make a correct sentence. 1. A) trees B) sparkle C) during D) storms E) big 2. A) chemicals B) clean C) the D) air E) natural BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Answers: (1) electricity, (2) sparks, (3) chemicals, (4) pollution Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False Answers: 1. True, 2. False, 3. True Section 4: Put Events in Order Answers: 3, 1, 2 Section 5: Vocab Match Answers: 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b Section 6: Discussion Builder Answers: 1. b, 2. a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Answers: Trees sparkle during big storms. (A-B-C-E-D) Natural chemicals clean the air. (E-A-B-C-D) Section 8: Discussion Questions Answers: Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment The Little Pony Living in a Fourth-Floor Flat 20 Jul 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A pony living in an apartment b) A horse flying on a plane c) A donkey swimming in the sea Ask: (1) Do you like horses and ponies? (2) Where do horses usually live? VOCABULARY Pony (noun) Flat (noun) Care (noun) Healthy (adjective) Ride (verb) Neighbour (noun) Sleep (verb) Meaning: A very small type of horse Example: The little girl loves to feed the pony. Meaning: A set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor of a building Example: They live in a modern flat in London. Meaning: The act of looking after someone or something Example: The sick animal needs special care. Meaning: Well and not sick Example: Eating fruit helps you stay healthy. Meaning: To travel in a car, bus, or train Example: We ride in the back seat of our car. Meaning: A person who lives near you Example: Our neighbour is very friendly. Meaning: To rest your body with your eyes closed Example: Babies sleep for many hours. A tiny pony named Mile has a very unusual home. He lives in a fourth-floor flat in Croatia. Mile is only one month old. His mother did not want him when he was born. He was very sick and needed a special operation. Now, he needs round-the-clock care to get better. Mile lives with a kind family, a friendly dog, and two boys. In the morning, Mile goes to a big ranch to see other animals. In the evening, he loves to ride in the back seat of the family car. He goes back to the city flat to sleep. Mile sleeps on a soft mattress or a sofa. He is getting stronger every day and is very happy. His neighbours are very nice and nobody complains about the little horse. Everyone wants Mile to grow up healthy and strong. Listen 00:00 / 00:55 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to have a pony inside your flat or house? 2. Why do you think Mile rides in the back seat of the car? 3. How do you look after a sick pet at home? 4. What do you think the neighbours say when they see Mile in the building? 5. Why is it important for a pony to be healthy? 6. Where do you think Mile will live when he grows too big for the sofa? 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 Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: care, flat, healthy, ride A tiny pony named Mile has a very unusual home. He lives in a fourth-floor _______(1) in Croatia. Mile is only one month old. His mother did not want him when he was born. He was very sick and needed a special operation. Now, he needs round-the-clock _______(2) to get better. Mile lives with a kind family, a friendly dog, and two boys. In the morning, Mile goes to a big ranch to see other animals. In the evening, he loves to _______(3) in the back seat of the family car. He goes back to the city flat to sleep. Mile sleeps on a soft mattress or a sofa. He is getting stronger every day and is very happy. His neighbours are very nice and nobody complains about the little horse. Everyone wants Mile to grow up _______(4) and strong. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) A small dog that lives on a ranch in Croatia b) A sick pony that is recovering in a fourth-floor flat c) A family that buys a new car to travel across the country UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Mile is a small pony who lives in Croatia. T/F 2. Mile's mother looks after him every day. T/F 3. The neighbours are angry about the pony. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3: a) Mile travels to a big ranch in the morning to see other animals. b) Mile is born and his mother rejects him. c) Mile rides in the back seat of a car to go back to the flat. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Pony 2. Flat 3. Care 4. Neighbour a) A set of rooms for living in b) A person who lives near you c) A very small type of horse d) Looking after someone or something USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete the sentence: 1. The pony lives in a fourth-floor flat because he needs extra _______ after his operation. a) care b) sofa 2. Mile likes to _______ in the family car every evening. a) sleep b) ride Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the parts in the correct order to make a sentence: 1. A) flat B) lives C) in D) a E) Mile 2. A) car B) rides C) in D) the E) He SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: (1) flat, (2) care, (3) ride, (4) healthy Section 2: b Section 3: True, False, False Section 4: b, a, c Section 5: 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b Section 6: 1-a, 2-b Section 7: E, B, C, D, A (Mile lives in a flat) E, B, C, D, A (He rides in the car) Section 8: Open-ended student answers