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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 8 Jun 2026 The Great Cosmic Shadow in August 2026 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) The sun will turn bright blue for a whole day. b) The moon will completely block the sun in August 2026. c) A spaceship will land on the moon during the summer. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen an eclipse or looked at the moon at night? (2) What do you think happens when the sky turns dark during the day? VOCABULARY eclipse /ɪˈklɪps/ noun moon /muːn/ noun sun /sʌn/ noun shadow /ˈʃædəʊ/ noun dark /dɑːk/ adjective sky /skaɪ/ noun When the moon blocks the light of the sun. Example: We can see a total solar eclipse in August. The round object that moves around the Earth. Example: The moon moves in front of the sun. The bright star that gives light to the Earth. Example: The sun is very hot and bright. A dark shape made when something blocks light. Example: The moon throws a long shadow on Earth. With little or no light. Example: The sky becomes dark during an eclipse. The space above the Earth where clouds and stars are. Example: Look up at the beautiful blue sky. An exciting space event is coming on Wednesday 12 August 2026. A total solar eclipse will happen in the sky. This special event occurs when the moon travels between the Earth and the sun. When this happens, the moon blocks the hot sun completely. Then, the moon casts a large shadow on our planet. For a short time, the daytime sky turns dark. People in beautiful Greenland and chilly Iceland can see it. The shadow also moves across northern Spain. In these places, the sun will disappear for over two minutes. It will look like night-time during the day! Many families are planning trips to see this wonderful sight. Remember, you must always wear special protective glasses to look at the sun safely. It is a brilliant space show you do not want to miss. Listen 00:00 / 00:44 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to see a total solar eclipse? 2. Which country from the story would you visit to see the shadow? 3. Why is it dangerous to look directly at the sun? 4. How would you feel if the daytime sky suddenly became dark? 5. What special things do we need to wear to watch the eclipse? 6. Do you prefer looking at the sun or looking at the moon? 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: eclipse, moon, shadow, dark An exciting space event is coming on Wednesday 12 August 2026. A total solar _______(1) will happen in the sky. This special event occurs when the _______(2) travels between the Earth and the sun. When this happens, the moon blocks the hot sun completely. Then, the moon casts a large _______(3) on our planet. For a short time, the daytime sky turns _______(4). People in beautiful Greenland and chilly Iceland can see it. The shadow also moves across northern Spain. In these places, the sun will disappear for over two minutes. It will look like night-time during the day! Many families are planning trips to see this wonderful sight. Remember, you must always wear special protective glasses to look at the sun safely. It is a brilliant space show you do not want to miss. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) People are travelling to space to see the stars. b) A special solar eclipse will make the sky dark in August 2026. c) Greenland is the coldest place in the world. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True and False 1. The solar eclipse will happen on a Friday. T/F 2. The sky turns dark during a total solar eclipse. T/F 3. You can safely look at the sun without special glasses. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Number the events from 1 to 3 to put them in the correct order: A. The moon blocks the hot sun completely________ B. The daytime sky turns dark for a short time ________ C. The moon travels between the Earth and the sun ________ LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. sun 2. sky 3. shadow 4. dark a) With little or no light b) A dark shape made when something blocks light c) The bright star that gives light to the Earth d) The space above the Earth where clouds are USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think the solar eclipse will look very _______ because the sky turns dark. a) boring b) beautiful c) yellow 2. My family wants to _______ to Spain to see this amazing event. a) travel b) sleep c) eat Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentence parts to make a correct sentence: 1. A) will happen B) solar eclipse C) in the sky D) A total E) in August. 2. A) must wear B) You C) special glasses D) look safely E) to. SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) eclipse (2) moon (3) shadow (4) dark Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True and False 1. False 2. True 3. False Section 4: Put Events in Order 1. C 2. A 3. B Section 5: Vocab Match 1. c 2. d 3. b 4. a Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. b 2. a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. D, B, A, C, E (A total solar eclipse will happen in the sky in August.) 2. B, A, C, E, D (You must wear special glasses to look safely.) 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 13 Jul 2026 Buckingham Palace, in central London, is currently undergoing a 10-year, $488 million renovation. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Buckingham Palace Opens Balcony Room to the Public for the First Time Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A secret swimming pool inside a castle b) A famous royal room behind a balcony c) A magical dragon living under the palace Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a real palace or castle? (2) What do you think it looks like inside a king's house? VOCABULARY palace (noun) tourist (noun) balcony (noun) famous (adjective) royal (adjective) special (adjective) A large, beautiful house where a king or queen lives. Example: The King lives in a grand palace in London. A person who travels to a place for holiday. Example: Many tourists take photos of the big castle. A platform on the outside wall of a building where you can stand. Example: The family stood on the balcony to wave goodbye. Known or recognized by many people. Example: London is a famous city with many old buildings. Belonging to or connected with a king or queen. Example: The royal family had a big dinner last night. Not ordinary or usual; different and important. Example: Today is a special day because it is my birthday. Buckingham Palace is a very famous building in London. It is the official home of the British King. Every summer, many tourists from all over the world visit this beautiful place. Now, people can see a special new area for the first time. This area is called the East Wing. Inside the East Wing, visitors can walk into a grand room. This room is right behind the famous balcony. The royal family stands on this balcony during big celebrations to wave at the crowds. Visitors cannot step outside onto the balcony, but they can look through the lovely net curtains. They can see the long road called The Mall. Visitors can also look at beautiful old things inside the rooms. There are colourful Chinese pots and a large lamp shaped like a lotus flower. It is very exciting for people to see this secret part of the palace. Listen 00:00 / 00:58 Share Lesson The palace has a ballroom open for banquets, receptions, garden parties and private audiences. (Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Would you like to visit Buckingham Palace one day? (2) Why do you think many tourists like to see where the King lives? (3) If you had a big balcony on your house, what would you do? (4) What is the most famous building in your country? (5) Do you prefer looking at old historic paintings or modern art? (6) If you could design a special room in a palace, what would you put inside it? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: palace, tourists, balcony, royal Buckingham _______(1) is a very famous building in London. It is the official home of the British King. Every summer, many _______(2) from all over the world visit this beautiful place. Now, people can see a special new area for the first time. This area is called the East Wing. Inside the East Wing, visitors can walk into a grand room. This room is right behind the famous _______(3). The _______(4) family stands on this balcony during big celebrations to wave at the crowds. Visitors cannot step outside onto the balcony, but they can look through the lovely net curtains. They can see the long road called The Mall. Visitors can also look at beautiful old things inside the rooms. There are colourful Chinese pots and a large lamp shaped like a lotus flower. It is very exciting for people to see this secret part of the palace. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this news story? a) The British King is moving to a new house outside London. b) Visitors can now tour a special room behind the palace balcony for the first time. c) Tourists can now step outside onto the palace balcony to wave at people. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Buckingham Palace is located in Paris. T/F (2) Visitors are allowed to step outside onto the central balcony. T/F (3) Inside the rooms, visitors can see a large lamp shaped like a lotus flower. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3: ( ) The East Wing area opens to public visitors for the first time. ( ) The palace was built and became the official home of the British King. ( ) Tourists visit the palace rooms and look through the net curtains of the balcony. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) palace (2) tourist (3) balcony (4) royal a) A platform on the outside of a building b) Connected to a king or queen c) A person visiting a place on holiday d) A large building where a monarch lives USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete the sentence. (1) The King waved to the crowds from the palace ______. a) balcony b) garden c) kitchen (2) Many ______ visit London every summer to see the famous buildings. a) kings b) tourists c) rooms Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make correct sentences. (1) A) famous B) is C) building D) a E) the palace (2) A) look B) through C) they D) the curtains E) can SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps: (1) palace, (2) tourists, (3) balcony, (4) royal Section 2: Main Idea: b Section 3: True or False: (1) False, (2) False, (3) True Section 4: Put Events in Order: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match: (1) d, (2) c, (3) a, (4) b Section 6: Discussion Builder: (1) a, (2) b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble: (1) The palace is a famous building. / E-B-D-A-C (2) They can look through the curtains. / C-E-A-B-D 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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 1 Sept 2026 Rhossi’s journey is an extreme example of how far a young Kemp's ridley turtle can travel from its natural habitat in the Gulf of Mexico | X/@angleseyseazoo Lost Turtle Rhossi Returns Home From 5000 Miles Away Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A small turtle travels on a big airplane across the ocean. b) A sea turtle returns to the ocean after two years of help. c) A turtle lives in a zoo with pandas and monkeys. Ask: (1) Do you like sea animals? (2) How can people help hurt animals? VOCABULARY turtle (/ˈtɜː.təl/ , noun) Meaning: A reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land. Example: The tiny turtle swims in the blue water. rescue (/ˈres.kjuː/ , verb) Meaning: To save someone or something from danger. Example: Kind people rescue the lost dog in the rain. ocean (/ˈəʊ.ʃən/ , noun) Meaning: A very large area of salty sea water. Example: Whales and fish live in the big ocean. travel (/ˈtræv.əl/ , verb) Meaning: To go from one place to another place. Example: We travel to the beach every summer. healthy (/ˈhel.θi/ , adjective) Meaning: Strong and not sick. Example: Eating fresh fruit keeps your body healthy. home (/həʊm/ , noun) Meaning: The place where an animal or person lives. Example: The forest is a peaceful home for birds. Rhossi is a Kemp's ridley sea turtle. This special sea turtle is very rare. Two years ago, Rhossi is cold and sick. People find her far from her warm ocean home. Kind helpers rescue her quickly. They take her to a big animal hospital. Doctors look after Rhossi every day. She gets good food and medicine. Slowly, Rhossi becomes strong and happy. Her shell is hard again. Now, she is very healthy and ready for a big adventure. Rhossi needs to travel 8,000 kilometres back home. She travels to the warm Gulf of Mexico. Helpers put her into the blue ocean water. Rhossi swims away fast. She is back in her real ocean home at last! Listen 00:00 / 00:43 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Why is Rhossi a special sea turtle? (2) How do helpers help Rhossi when she is sick? (3) Where is Rhossi's warm ocean home? (4) Would you like to help sick animals at a hospital? (5) Why is it important to protect sea turtles? 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: healthy, ocean, rescue, travel Rhossi is a Kemp's ridley sea turtle. This special sea turtle is very rare. Two years ago, Rhossi is cold and sick. People find her far from her warm ocean home. Kind helpers _______(1) her quickly. They take her to a big animal hospital. Doctors look after Rhossi every day. She gets good food and medicine. Slowly, Rhossi becomes strong and happy. Her shell is hard again. Now, she is very _______(2) and ready for a big adventure. Rhossi needs to _______(3) 8,000 kilometres back home. She travels to the warm Gulf of Mexico. Helpers put her into the blue _______(4) water. Rhossi swims away fast. She is back in her real ocean home at last! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) A turtle learns how to fly in an airplane. b) A rescued sea turtle gets healthy and returns to the ocean. c) Doctors build a new hospital for sea turtles. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Rhossi was cold and sick two years ago. T/F 2. Rhossi stayed at the hospital for ten years. T/F 3. Rhossi swims back into the Gulf of Mexico. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: ( ) Helpers release Rhossi into the blue ocean. ( ) Rhossi gets cold and sick far from home. ( ) Doctors give Rhossi food and medicine to make her strong. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. turtle 2. rescue 3. ocean 4. healthy 5. travel a) to save someone from danger b) strong and not sick c) a reptile with a hard shell d) to go from one place to another e) a very large area of salty sea water USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 1. Kind people _______ the sick sea animal from danger. a) rescue b) fly c) sleep 2. Fish swim freely in the big blue ______. a) box b) ocean c) house Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make correct sentences: 1. [is] [A] [the ocean] [in] [turtle] [swimming] 2. [healthy] [The] [turtle] [is] [now] SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: (1) rescue, (2) healthy, (3) travel, (4) ocean Section 2: b Section 3: 1. T, 2. F, 3. T Section 4: 3, 1, 2 Section 5: 1-c, 2-a, 3-e, 4-b, 5-d Section 6: 1-a, 2-b Section 7: 1. A turtle is swimming in the ocean. 2. The turtle is now healthy. Section 8: Open discussion based on student opinions. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 9 Jul 2026 In this photo provided by Sam Volker Photography, Neil the Seal, a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal, moves through an area with traffic cones and bollards in Tasmania, Australia, June 27, 2026. (Sam Volker Photography via AP) Neil the Famous Elephant Seal Causes Chaos in Tasmania Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A giant sea seal that blocks city roads in Australia b) A small penguin that lives inside an Australian library c) A clever dolphin that can paint beautiful pictures Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a large seal or sea animal? (2) What problems can wild animals cause if they visit a town? VOCABULARY Coast (noun) Famous (adjective) Heavy (adjective) Block (verb) Safe (adjective) Town (noun) The land next to or close to the sea. Example: The seal swam to the coast to rest. Known by many people. Example: Neil is a famous seal with many fans online. Weighing a lot. Example: The large animal is very heavy. To stop something from moving past. Example: Do not block the road with your car. Not in danger. Example: It is important to keep a safe distance. A place where people live that is larger than a village. Example: Neil visited a small town in Australia. Neil is a famous southern elephant seal. He lives in the sea near Australia. Twice a year, Neil swims to the coast of Tasmania. He likes to rest in a small town. Neil is five years old now. He is very heavy. He weighs 1,000 kilograms! This is the same weight as a small car. Neil likes to play, but he causes problems. He lies down in the middle of the road. He can block the traffic. Neil also bumps into cars and breaks fences. Many people love Neil. He has 1.4 million followers on TikTok. People travel to see him. But wildlife experts say Neil is a wild animal. They ask people to stay far away. Visitors must keep a safe distance so everyone stays happy. Listen 00:00 / 00:53 Share Lesson In this photo provided by Sam Volker Photography, Neil the Seal, a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal, rests against a sign post as moves through an area in Tasmania, Australia, on June 27, 2026. (Sam Volker Photography via AP) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to see Neil the seal in your town? Why or why not? 2. Why do you think Neil likes to lie down in the middle of roads? 3. Is a small car heavier or lighter than a 1,000-kilogram seal? 4. Why should people avoid getting too close to wild animals? 5. What is your favourite sea animal, and where does it live? 6. How can social media apps like TikTok help or hurt wild animals? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: block, coast, famous, heavy Neil is a _______(1) southern elephant seal. He lives in the sea near Australia. Twice a year, Neil swims to the _______(2) of Tasmania. He likes to rest in a small town. Neil is five years old now. He is very _______(3). He weighs 1,000 kilograms! This is the same weight as a small car. Neil likes to play, but he causes problems. He lies down in the middle of the road. He can _______(4) the traffic. Neil also bumps into cars and breaks fences. Many people love Neil. He has 1.4 million followers on TikTok. People travel to see him. But wildlife experts say Neil is a wild animal. They ask people to stay far away. Visitors must keep a safe distance so everyone stays happy. Section 2: Main Idea Which sentence best describes the main idea of the article? a) A heavy seal named Neil visits Tasmanian towns and needs space from fans. b) People in Tasmania are building fences to protect a small seal colony. c) TikTok stars are travelling to Australia to swim with elephant seals. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False Neil is a five-year-old elephant seal. T/F Neil weighs less than a standard bicycle. T/F Experts want people to stay close to Neil for photographs. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) Neil lies down in the middle of the road and blocks the local traffic. b) Neil swims away from the open sea and arrives at the coast of Tasmania. c) Wildlife experts ask visitors to keep a safe distance from the wild seal. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Coast 2. Famous 3. Heavy 4. Block a) Weighing a lot and difficult to lift b) To stop movement or close a path c) The area where land meets the sea d) Well-known by a large number of people USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. 1. The local roads were closed because a large seal decided to _______ the path. a) swim b) block c) save d) look 2. Neil became very _______ after millions of people watched his videos online. a) famous b) heavy c) safe d) small Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences. 1. A) famous B) a C) seal D) Neil E) is 2. A) must B) people C) away D) stay E) far SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps famous coast heavy block Section 2: Main Idea Answer: a Section 3: True or False True False False Section 4: Put Events in Orde r 2, 1, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - b Section 6: Discussion Builder b a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Neil is a famous seal. (D, E, B, A, C) People must stay far away. (B, A, D, E, C) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 3 Sept 2026 Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual "Tomatina" tomato fight fiesta, in the village of Bunol near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) Spain's Famous La Tomatina Food Fight Brings Red Fun to Buñol Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) People throw tomatoes in a street fight. b) People throw apples in a park fight. c) People throw watermelons at the beach. Ask: (1) Do you like messy games? (2) Have you ever seen a big street festival? VOCABULARY festival (/ˈfes.tɪ.vəl/ , noun) Meaning: A happy time when people celebrate special events together. Example: The village holds a fun festival every summer. truck (/trʌk/ , noun) Meaning: A large motor vehicle used to carry heavy things. Example: A big truck arrives with lots of ripe fruit. squishy (/ˈskwɪʃ.i/ , adjective) Meaning: Soft and easy to press or crush. Example: The wet red tomato is very squishy. crowd (/kraʊd/ , noun) Meaning: A large group of people gathered together. Example: A happy crowd cheers in the narrow street. hoses (/həʊzɪz/ , noun) Meaning: Long flexible tubes that spray water. Example: Firefighters use hoses to clean the village walls. goggles (/ˈɡɒɡ.əlzo/ , noun) Meaning: Special glasses that protect your eyes. Example: Children wear goggles to keep juice out of their eyes. Many people visit Buñol in Spain today. They are celebrating a famous festival called La Tomatina. Big trucks carry red tomatoes into the crowded streets. The tomatoes are soft and very squishy. People squash the tomatoes first. Then they throw them at each other. Soon, the street becomes a bright red river of tomato juice. Everyone wears goggles to protect their eyes. This fun fight lasts for one hour. A loud signal stops the food fight. People laugh and take photos together. Big fire hoses spray clean water on the dirty streets. The walls become very clean again quickly! Listen 00:00 / 00:38 Share Lesson Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual “Tomatina” tomato fight fiesta, in the village of Bunol near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Would you like to take part in La Tomatina? (2) Why do you think people squash the tomatoes before throwing them? (3) What clothes would you wear to a messy food fight? (4) How do the workers clean the streets after the festival? (5) Do you have any fun festivals in your country? 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: crowd, festival, squishy, truck Many people visit Buñol in Spain today. They are celebrating a famous _______(1) called La Tomatina. Big _______(2) carry red tomatoes into the crowded streets. The tomatoes are soft and very _______(3). People squash the tomatoes first. Then they throw them at each other. Soon, the street becomes a bright red river of tomato juice. Everyone wears goggles to protect their eyes. This fun fight lasts for one hour. A loud signal stops the food fight. A happy _______(4) laughs and takes photos together. Big fire hoses spray clean water on the dirty streets. The walls become very clean again quickly! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) People in Spain plant tomatoes in summer. b) People in Buñol celebrate a fun tomato food fight festival. c) Firefighters use hoses to paint red walls. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) La Tomatina takes place in Spain. T/F (2) The tomato fight lasts for five hours. T/F (3) Workers clean the streets with fire hoses. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1-3): [ ] Big trucks carry tomatoes into the streets. [ ] Fire hoses spray water to clean the streets. [ ] People squash and throw tomatoes for one hour. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) festival (2) truck (3) squishy (4) goggles (5) hoses a) soft and easy to press b) tubes that spray water c) glasses that protect eyes d) a big vehicle for carrying heavy things e) a happy celebration event USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The streets are very ______ during the festival. a) crowded b) quiet (2) People wear goggles to ______ their eyes. a) protect b) wash Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences: (1) A: carry / B: trucks / C: tomatoes / D: big / E: red (2) A: fight / B: lasts / C: one / D: the / E: hour SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) festival (2) truck (3) squishy (4) crowd Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True or False (1) T (2) F (3) T Section 4: Put Events in Order [1] Big trucks carry tomatoes into the streets. [3] Fire hoses spray water to clean the streets. [2] People squash and throw tomatoes for one hour. Section 5: Vocab Match (1) e (2) d (3) a (4) c (5) b Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a (2) a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Big trucks carry red tomatoes. (D-B-A-E-C) (2) The fight lasts one hour. (D-A-B-C-E) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student's own answers based on the article. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Sports & Travel Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 12 Jul 2026 A server cuts from a large spit of meat that's roasting in a food stand in the municipal market in Mérida, Mexico. (Jorge Fernández/LightRocket/Getty Images) The Delicious, Global Journey of Spinning Meats Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Meat that spins next to a fire b) A large oven that travels on wheels c) Ice cream made with strange fruit flavours Ask: (1) Have you ever seen meat cooking in a shop window? (2) Do you like trying food from other countries? VOCABULARY Spin (verb) Meat (noun) Famous (adjective) Cook (verb) World (noun) Shop (noun) To turn around and around quickly. The wheel began to spin fast. The flesh of an animal used as food. We bought meat for dinner. Known by many people all over the earth. This clever chef is famous for his food. To prepare food by using heat. My father likes to cook delicious meals. The earth with all its countries and people. Football is popular all around the world. A place where you can buy things. There is a sweet shop near my school. Do you like tasty food? Many people love vertical spinning meat. This special way of cooking began a long time ago in Turkey. A clever man decided to turn the meat upright. He let it spin next to a fire. When the meat turned, the tasty juices stayed inside. This made the meat very soft and full of flavour. Today, this spinning food is famous all around the world. People in different countries enjoy it in many ways. In Greece, people eat it with flatbread and white sauce. In Mexico, they put sweet pineapple on top of the meat. You can find a happy spinning food shop in almost every big city now. It is a wonderful treat for children and families to share. It shows how a simple idea can travel far and make millions of people smile. Listen 00:00 / 00:52 Share Lesson Eateries selling döner kebap line streets near Taksim square in Istanbul. (theendup/Alamy Stock Photo) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Have you ever seen meat spinning in a shop? 2. Do you like to eat flatbread? 3. What is your favourite type of dinner? 4. Would you like to try spinning meat with pineapple? 5. Why do you think the meat stays soft when it spins? 6. Who cooks the most delicious food in your home? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: spinning, flavour, famous, shop Do you like tasty food? Many people love vertical _______(1) meat. This special way of cooking began a long time ago in Turkey. A clever man decided to turn the meat upright. He let it spin next to a fire. When the meat turned, the tasty juices stayed inside. This made the meat very soft and full of _______(2). Today, this spinning food is _______(3) all around the world. People in different countries enjoy it in many ways. In Greece, people eat it with flatbread and white sauce. In Mexico, they put sweet pineapple on top of the meat. You can find a happy spinning food _______(4) in almost every big city now. It is a wonderful treat for children and families to share. It shows how a simple idea can travel far and make millions of people smile. Section 2: Main Idea Which option best describes the main idea of the article? a) How pineapple grows in Mexico. b) The history and global popularity of vertical spinning meat. c) Why people like to visit Turkey for holidays. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Vertical spinning meat started in Turkey. T/F 2. The juices leave the meat dry when it spins. T/F 3. In Mexico, people add pineapple to the meat. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3: A) A clever man in Turkey turns the meat upright to spin next to a fire. B) The popular spinning meat food spreads to Greece and Mexico. C) You can easily find a spinning meat shop in cities today. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Spin 2. Famous 3. Flavour 4. Shop a) A place where you can buy things b) Known by many people c) To turn around and around quickly d) The taste of food or drink USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think spinning meat looks very _______ because it turns around slowly. a) tasty b) cold c) sad d) blue 2. My family likes to buy food from a local _______ on Fridays. a) river b) shop c) forest d) mountain Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences: 1. A) meat / B) The / C) slowly / D) spins / E) round 2. A) love / B) Children / C) food / D) tasty / E) this SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps spinning flavour famous shop Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order A B C Section 5: Vocab Match c b d a Section 6: Discussion Builder a b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble B, A, C, D, E (The meat slowly spins round) B, A, E, D, C (Children love this tasty food) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 5 Jul 2026 Switzerlands Famous Saint Bernard Dog's New Mission Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Saint Bernard dogs are learning to fly rescue helicopters. b) Saint Bernard dogs are visiting hospitals and schools to help people. c) Saint Bernard dogs are moving to dynamic new homes in the desert. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a very large dog breed? (2) What kinds of jobs can dogs do to help humans? VOCABULARY famous (adj) rescue (verb) mountain (noun) gentle (adj) hospital (noun) history (noun) known by many people Example: The Eiffel Tower is a very famous monument in Paris. to save someone from danger Example: Firefighters rescue people and animals from burning buildings. a very high hill Example: We climbed up the mountain and saw the beautiful snow. kind and calm Example: The volunteer gave the gentle rabbit a piece of sweet carrot. a place where sick people get well Example: My grandfather stayed in the hospital for three days. stories from the past Example: Our teacher told us a fascinating story about the history of Rome. Saint Bernard dogs are very famous in Switzerland. For hundreds of years, these large dogs lived high up in the cold mountains. They worked hard to rescue people who were lost in the snow. Today, helicopters do this dangerous job instead of the dogs. But the gentle Saint Bernards still have an important mission. An organisation called the Barry Foundation looks after them. Now, the dogs travel to schools and hospitals to help people. Spending time with these friendly dogs makes sick children and lonely older people feel very happy. Visitors can also see them at a special museum called Barryland. The museum is getting bigger so more people can learn about the history of these wonderful animals. The Saint Bernard is still a national symbol of Switzerland, but now it rescues people with love and kindness. Listen 00:00 / 00:57 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to visit the Barryland museum to see the puppies? 2. Why do you think large dogs can make people feel happy and safe? 3. What other animals help humans in hospitals or schools? 4. Do you prefer big dogs or small dogs, and why? 5. How do you think dogs feel when they help people? 6. Why is it important to learn about the history of animals? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: famous, rescue, gentle, history Saint Bernard dogs are very _______(1) in Switzerland. For hundreds of years, these large dogs lived high up in the cold mountains. They worked hard to _______(2) people who were lost in the snow. Today, helicopters do this dangerous job instead of the dogs. But the _______(3) Saint Bernards still have an important mission. An organisation called the Barry Foundation looks after them. Now, the dogs travel to schools and hospitals to help people. Spending time with these friendly dogs makes sick children and lonely older people feel very happy. Visitors can also see them at a special museum called Barryland. The museum is getting bigger so more people can learn about the _______(4) of these wonderful animals. The Saint Bernard is still a national symbol of Switzerland, but now it rescues people with love and kindness. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a) Helicopters are better at saving people than dogs. b) Saint Bernard dogs have a new job helping people in schools and hospitals. c) The Barryland museum is closing down its animal exhibits. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Saint Bernard dogs still do most of the mountain rescue work today. T/F 2. The Barry Foundation is the name of the organisation that looks after the dogs. T/F 3. The Barryland museum is getting smaller. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these sentences in the correct chronological order from 1 to 3: a) Helicopters started doing dangerous rescue jobs in the Swiss mountains. b) Saint Bernard dogs worked hard to find and save people lost in deep snow. c) The special museum called Barryland began expanding its buildings for visitors. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. famous 2. rescue 3. mountain 4. gentle a) a very high hill b) kind and calm c) known by many people d) to save someone from danger USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I want to visit the museum because I love learning about animal _______ a) rescue b) history c) gentle d) hospital 2. The large dog was very _______ when it walked near the tiny baby. a) famous b) mountain c) history d) gentle Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. Unscramble the sentence parts: A) dogs / B) are / C) Saint Bernard / D) famous / E) very 2. Unscramble the sentence parts: A) help / B) gentle / C) people / D) dogs / E) These SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: 1. famous, 2. rescue, 3. gentle, 4. history Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1. False, 2. True, 3. False Section 4: 1. b, 2. a, 3. c Section 5: 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b Section 6: 1. b, 2. d Section 7: 1. C-B-E-D-A, 2. E-B-D-A-C Section 8: Student options will vary. 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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 22 Jul 2026 The Clever AI Coach That Teaches Us How to Really Listen Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A computer that tells you when to listen b) A robot that does your school homework c) A machine that teaches you how to sing Ask: (1) Do you think you are a good listener? (2) Why is it important to listen to your friends? VOCABULARY programme (noun) clever (adjective) helper (noun) share (verb) behaviour (noun) carefully (adverb) A set of instructions given to a computer to make it do something. Example: Our school uses a special computer programme for English games. Quick at learning and understanding things. Example: The clever dog knows how to open the door. A person or thing that helps someone. Example: My older brother is a great helper when I paint. To give a part of something to others or let them use it. Example: It is kind to share your toys with your friends. The way that a person or animal acts. Example: The teacher was very happy with the classroom behaviour today. With great attention to avoid mistakes or damage. Example: Please carry the glasses carefully so they do not break. Do you want to be a good friend? A new AI programme can help you. Sometimes, we talk too much and do not listen to other people. This clever computer tool acts like a friendly helper. It listens to our conversations and looks at our behaviour. It can tell if we talk too fast or if we do not let our friends speak. When we use this tool, we learn to share our time. It tells us when to stop talking and when to listen carefully. The AI shows us how to understand feelings like when a friend is happy or sad. Being a good listener is a great skill. This programme makes learning fun. With this AI helper, everyone can learn how to listen beautifully and make closer friends every single day. Listen 00:00 / 00:48 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Do you like talking or listening more? (2) How do you feel when someone does not listen to you? (3) What makes someone a good friend? (4) Do you think computers can understand our feelings? (5) How can you show a friend that you are listening carefully? (6) Would you like to use an AI programme like this in your school? 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: clever, helper, programme, share Do you want to be a good friend? A new AI _______(1) can help you. Sometimes, we talk too much and do not listen to other people. This _______(2) computer tool acts like a friendly _______(3). It listens to our conversations and looks at our behaviour. It can tell if we talk too fast or if we do not let our friends speak. When we use this tool, we learn to _______(4) our time. It tells us when to stop talking and when to listen carefully. The AI shows us how to understand feelings like when a friend is happy or sad. Being a good listener is a great skill. This programme makes learning fun. With this AI helper, everyone can learn how to listen beautifully and make closer friends every single day. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Computers are better at talking than human beings. b) A new AI tool helps people become better friends by teaching them how to listen. c) Children need to use computers more during school lessons. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) The new AI programme tracks how fast you talk. T/F (2) This computer tool wants people to talk without stopping. T/F (3) The AI can help us notice if a friend is happy or sad. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following actions in the correct order from 1 to 3 based on how the tool works. ( ) The AI tool looks at our behaviour and conversation habits. ( ) We talk to our friends while the computer programme listens. ( ) The programme gives us tips on how to share our time and listen better. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) programme (2) clever (3) helper (4) share a) a person or thing that helps someone b) to give a part of something to others c) a set of computer instructions d) quick at learning and smart USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete the conversation. (1) Tom: I think this computer _______ is great! a) helper b) programme c) behaviour (2) Anna: Yes, it teaches us to listen _______ to each other. a) carefully b) clever c) share Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the parts in the correct order to make a sentence. (1) A) a good friend B) can help you C) AI programme D) be E) This new (2) A) our friends B) carefully C) to listen D) We must E) always SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) programme (2) clever (3) helper (4) share Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False (1) True (2) False (3) True Section 4: Put Events in Order 2, 1, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match (1) c (2) d (3) a (4) b Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) b (2) a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) E, C, B, D, A (This new AI programme can help you be a good friend.) (2) D, E, C, A, B (We must always listen to our friends carefully.) Section 8: Discussion Questions (Student responses will vary.) BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 25 Aug 2026 The Devil Wears Prada Returns for a High-Fashion Movie Sequel Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) The characters work at a famous computer shop. b) A popular film about a fashion magazine gets a new sequel. c) The actors wear red superhero costumes in the new film. Ask: (1) Do you like watching funny movies about different jobs? (2) Why do you think magazines are changing today? VOCABULARY sequel (/ˈsiːkwəl/ , noun) Meaning: A book or film that continues the story of an earlier one. Example: We went to see the exciting film sequel at the cinema. fashion (/ˈfæʃn/ , noun) Meaning: The popular style of clothes, hair, or behaviour at a particular time. Example: She loves to read articles about modern fashion. magazine (/ˌmæɡəˈziːn/ , noun) Meaning: A paper publication with photos and stories released regularly. Example: He bought a colourful fashion magazine at the shop. editor (/ˈedɪtə/ , noun) Meaning: The boss who leads a magazine or newspaper team. Example: The busy editor decided which story to print. digital (/ˈdɪdʒɪtl/ , adjective) Meaning: Using computer technology or the internet. Example: Many people prefer reading news on digital screens. reunite (/ˌriːjuːˈnaɪt/ , verb) Meaning: To come together again after a long time. Example: The famous actors will reunite to make another movie. A famous fashion film is coming back to cinemas with a brand new sequel! The original movie, called The Devil Wears Prada, was a huge success many years ago. It told the funny story of a young worker named Andy and her very strict boss, Miranda Priestly. Miranda was the powerful editor of a major fashion magazine named Runway. Now, the main actors are ready to reunite for a second film. In this new story, the world of fashion has changed a lot. Fewer people buy paper magazines today because they use digital websites on their phones. Miranda must work hard to protect her magazine business in this modern world. Andy comes back to help her former boss, while her old friend Emily works for a big luxury company. Fans are very excited to see these colourful characters together again on the big screen. Listen 00:00 / 00:51 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Do you prefer reading stories on paper or on a screen? (2) What kind of clothes do you like to wear? (3) Would you like to work for a fashion magazine? (4) Why do you think old films get new sequels? (5) Who is your favourite film actor? 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: digital, editor, fashion, sequel A famous _______(1) film is coming back to cinemas with a brand new _______(2)! The original movie told the funny story of a young worker and her strict boss. Miranda was the powerful _______(3) of a major magazine. Today, many readers prefer _______(4) news on their smartphones. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a) A famous fashion film is getting a new sequel with its original actors. b) Paper magazines are becoming more popular than internet websites. c) Andy is opening her own clothing shop in a big city. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) The first movie was about a fashion magazine called Runway. T/F (2) Miranda is a very kind and easy-going boss. T/F (3) The characters are returning for a second movie. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in order from 1 to 3: ( ) The original film showed Andy working for a strict fashion editor. ( ) The actors decided to reunite to make a second fashion film. ( ) People stopped buying as many paper magazines because of digital media. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. sequel 2. fashion 3. magazine 4. editor 5. digital a. using computers or internet screens b. a print publication with articles and pictures c. a film that continues an earlier story d. the person in charge of a publication e. popular styles of clothes and appearance USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The movie is a _______ to a popular film from the past. a) sequel b) editor (2) She reads news on a _______ screen every morning. a) fashion b) digital Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) A. movie / B. coming / C. is / D. new / E. soon . (2) A. Runway / B. editor / C. Miranda / D. was / E. the . SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY A1 Answers Page Warm Up Answer: b) A popular film about a fashion magazine gets a new sequel. Section 1: (1) fashion (2) sequel (3) editor (4) digital Section 2: a Section 3: (1) T (2) F (3) T Section 4: 1, 3, 2 Section 5: 1-c, 2-e, 3-b, 4-d, 5-a Section 6: (1) a (2) b Section 7: (1) A new movie is coming soon. (D-A-C-B-E) (2) Miranda was the Runway editor. (C-D-E-A-B) Section 8: Open-ended 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 Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 7 Jun 2026 Why You Should'nt Trust AI Chatbots for Diet Advice Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP 1. What do you usually eat for breakfast? 2. Do you think a computer can help you choose your meals? Why or why not? VOCABULARY Chatbot (noun) /tʃæt.bɒt/ Diet (noun) /daɪ.ət/ Advice (noun) /ədvaɪs/ Health (noun) /helθ/ Dangerous (adjective) /deɪn.dʒər.əs/ Wrong (adjective) /rɒŋ/ A computer programme that talks to people. Example: I asked the chatbot a question about the weather. The food that a person or animal eats every day. Example: A good diet includes fruits and vegetables. An opinion or idea to help someone make a choice. Example: My teacher gave me good advice about my homework. How well your physical body or mind is. Example: Eating apples is very good for your health. Not safe and likely to cause harm or hurt you. Example: It is dangerous to cross the busy street without looking. Not correct or not true. Example: He got the wrong answer on his mathematics test. Many young people use mobile phones every day. Now, they like to talk to an artificial AI chatbot. A chatbot is a smart computer programme that talks like a real person. Some teenagers ask the computer for food and diet advice. They want to change their daily meals and their body. But expert scientists say this online information is very dangerous. The chatbots often give the wrong advice to children. They tell teenagers to eat very little food every day. This is very bad for their body and health. Young people need good food to grow strong. They should not listen to computers about their weight. Instead, they should talk to parents or a real doctor. Real doctors give safe choices for your life. Do not let a computer decide your dinner. Listen 00:00 / 00:41 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you use AI chatbots on your phone? 2. What do you usually ask computer programmes? 3. Why do you think some teenagers want diet advice? 4. Who is better at giving health advice, a doctor or a computer? 5. What is your favourite healthy food to eat? 6. How can computers help us learn safely without causing harm? 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: chatbot, diet, dangerous, health Many young people use mobile phones every day. Now, they like to talk to an artificial AI _______(1). A chatbot is a smart computer programme that talks like a real person. Some teenagers ask the computer for food and _______(2) advice. They want to change their daily meals and their body. But expert scientists say this online information is very _______(3). The chatbots often give the wrong advice to children. They tell teenagers to eat very little food every day. This is very bad for their body and _______(4). Young people need good food to grow strong. They should not listen to computers about their weight. Instead, they should talk to parents or a real doctor. Real doctors give safe choices for your life. Do not let a computer decide your dinner. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Mobile phones are bad for children. b) AI chatbots give bad diet advice to teenagers. c) Doctors use computers to talk to parents. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Teenagers ask AI chatbots for food advice. T/F 2. Chatbots always give the correct health answers. T/F 3. Scientists think computer diet advice is safe. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these actions in the correct order from 1 to 3. 1- A teenager asks an AI chatbot for help with their food and body. 2 - Scientists test the AI chatbot to see if it gives good advice. 3 - The computer tells the teenager to eat very little food. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Chatbot 2. Diet 3. Advice 4. Dangerous a) Not safe b) A computer programme that talks c) An opinion to help someone d) The food you eat every day USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. Chatbots give bad advice because they are not ______. a) real b) big c) fast d) cold 2. Eating fruits is good for your ______. a) house b) health c) school d) game Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in order to make a sentence. 1. A) chatbots B) give C) bad D) food E) advice. 2. A) talk B) to C) a D) real E) doctor. SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section 1: Fill in the Gaps 1) chatbot 2) diet 3) dangerous 4) health Section 2: Main Idea Correct answer is b Section 3: True or False 1. True 2. False 3. False Section 4: Put Events in Order 1. A teenager asks an AI chatbot for help with their food and body. 2. The computer tells the teenager to eat very little food. 3. Scientists test the AI chatbot to see if it gives good advice. Section 5: Vocab Match 1-b 2-d 3-c 4-a Section 6: Discussion Builder 1-a 2-b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A-B-C-D-E (Chatbots give bad food advice.) 2. A-B-C-D-E (Talk to a real doctor.) Section 8: Discussion Questions 1. Student responses about AI chatbot usage. 2. Student answers regarding text inputs. 3. Teenagers want to fit in or change their appearance. 4. A doctor, because they are trained humans. 5. Student responses naming healthy meals. 6. By checking information with adults or reliable books. 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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 25 Jul 2026 Users can now practice speaking directly to the character Lilly, using one of Duolingo's new features (Credit: Courtesy of Duolingo) How Duolingo Turns Language Learning into a Daily Habit Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A magical bird that teaches history b) A green owl app that helps you practice every day c) A game where you build giant language schools Ask: (1) Do you use any apps on a smartphone to learn new things? (2) What is something you do every single day without forgetting? VOCABULARY habit (noun) streak (noun) app (noun) remind (verb) language (noun) reward (noun) Something you do often and regularly. Example: Brushing your teeth is a good daily habit. A number of days doing something without stopping. Example: She kept a ten-day reading streak. A computer programme on a phone or tablet. Example: I downloaded a new game app yesterday. To help someone remember something. Example: Please remind me to do my English homework. The words people speak in a country. Example: Learning a new language is fun. A prize you get for doing something well. Example: You get a gold star as a reward. Do you use Duolingo? It is a famous mobile app to learn a new language. Millions of children and adults open it every single day. Why is it so popular? The company uses clever ideas to help you build a daily habit. One big idea is the streak. A streak counts how many days in a row you study. If you practice every day, your number goes up. People do not want to lose their big number! Also, Duo the green owl will send messages to remind you to practice your words. If you finish a short lesson, you get a fun reward like virtual coins or colourful badges. These nice prizes make learners feel happy. Learning a new tongue becomes a fun game that you want to play every morning. Listen 00:00 / 00:48 Share Lesson 34 million people worldwide use Duolingo every day, and half of them use the app to learn English (Credit: Courtesy of Duolingo) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you think learning a language on a phone is easy or hard? 2. Why do people want to keep a big streak number? 3. What is your favourite reward when you play a game? 4. How does Duo the owl help you remember your lessons? 5. Would you like to study with your friends on an app? 6. What language would you like to learn next? 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: app, habit, language, remind, streak Do you use Duolingo? It is a famous mobile _______(1) to learn a new _______(2). Millions of children and adults open it every single day. Why is it so popular? The company uses clever ideas to help you build a daily _______(3). One big idea is the _______(4). A streak counts how many days in a row you study. If you practice every day, your number goes up. People do not want to lose their big number! Also, Duo the green owl will send messages to remind you to practice your words. If you finish a short lesson, you get a fun reward like virtual coins or colourful badges. These nice prizes make learners feel happy. Learning a new tongue becomes a fun game that you want to play every morning. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Why green owls are the best birds in the world b) How Duolingo uses streaks and rewards to help people practice daily c) The best way to earn virtual gold coins on your smartphone UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Duolingo is a mobile app used to learn languages. T/F 2. A streak shows how many mistakes you made in a lesson. T/F 3. Duo the owl sends messages to help you remember to study. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3: a) You finish a short lesson on the app. b) Duo the owl sends a message to your phone. c) You get a fun reward like virtual coins. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. app 2. streak 3. reward 4. habit a. Something you do regularly b. A computer programme on a phone c. A prize for doing something good d. A number of days doing something without stopping USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I love learning a new language on my phone because it feels like a _______ a) chore b) game c) job 2. My brother always forgets to study, so the app sends a message to _______ him. a) scare b) remind c) stop Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentence:A. app B. is C. Duolingo D. famous E. a Unscramble the sentence:A. owl B. green C. sends D. The E. messages SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up: b Section 1: (1) app, (2) language, (3) habit, (4) streak Section 2: b Section 3: 1. T, 2. F, 3. T Section 4: 1. b, 2. a, 3. c Section 5: 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a Section 6: 1. b, 2. b Section 7: C-B-E-D-A (Duolingo is a famous app) D-B-A-C-E (The green owl sends messages) Section 8: (Student open 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 Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 24 Aug 2026 The Ferrari Luce was launched in May Ferrari's First Electric Car Sells for $40 Million at Charity Auction Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A red bike b) An electric car c) A blue boat Ask: (1) Do you like fast cars? (2) What colour car do you like best? VOCABULARY Electric adjective Auction noun Charity noun Special adjective Education noun Money noun Powered by electricity rather than petrol or gas. Example: My family drives a fast electric car to school. A public sale where items are sold to the person who offers the most money. Example: They bought an old painting at the city auction. An organisation that collects money to help people or causes. Example: The school raised money for a local children's charity. Different from normal, or better than usual. Example: She wore a special dress to the party. The process of teaching and learning in schools or colleges. Example: Good education helps children learn new skills. Coins and paper bills used to buy things. Example: He saved his money to buy a new bicycle. Ferrari is a famous company that makes fast red cars. Now, Ferrari has made its first electric car. An electric car uses power from a battery, not petrol. The name of this new car is the Ferrari Luce. A designer named Sir Jony Ive helped to create it. He also designed famous phones in Britain. In May, Ferrari showed the car to the world. Many people were surprised because it has five seats and an electric motor. Some people liked it, but others wanted traditional petrol cars. Recently, Ferrari sold this special car at a big auction in California. An auction is an event where people buy things by offering money. The car sold for 40 million dollars! This is a huge amount of money for a new car. Ferrari will give all the money to charity. The money will help educational programmes for children and young students. The new owner got a very special car with white paint and custom wheels. Listen 00:00 / 00:58 Share Lesson The Luce is the brainchild of iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to ride in an electric car? Why or why not? 2. What is your favourite type or colour of car? 3. How can money from auctions help children at school? 4. Do you think electric cars are good for our planet? 5. If you designed a new car, what special features would it have? 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: money, electric, charity, auction Ferrari is a famous company that makes fast red cars. Now, Ferrari has made its first _______(1) car. An electric car uses power from a battery, not petrol. The name of this new car is the Ferrari Luce. A designer named Sir Jony Ive helped to create it. He also designed famous phones in Britain. In May, Ferrari showed the car to the world. Many people were surprised because it has five seats and an electric motor. Some people liked it, but others wanted traditional petrol cars. Recently, Ferrari sold this special car at a big _______(2) in California. An auction is an event where people buy things by offering money. The car sold for 40 million dollars! This is a huge amount of _______(3) for a new car. Ferrari will give all the money to _______(4). The money will help educational programmes for children and young students. The new owner got a very special car with white paint and custom wheels. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Ferrari made a new red racing car for a driver in California. b) Ferrari sold its first electric car for a lot of money to help charity. c) Sir Jony Ive bought an electric car to drive to school every day. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The new Ferrari car uses petrol to run. T/F 2. The car sold for 40 million dollars at an auction. T/F 3. All the money from the sale will go to help educational programmes. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: [ ] Ferrari sold the electric car at an auction in California. [ ] Sir Jony Ive helped design the new Ferrari Luce car. [ ] Ferrari showed the new electric car to the world in May. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Electric 2. Auction 3. Charity 4. Special 5. Money a) An event where items are sold to the highest bidder b) Coins and notes used to pay for things c) Powered by battery power instead of petrol d) An organisation that helps people in need e) Different from normal or better than usual USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete each gap: 1. The school raised money for a local _______ that helps children. a) auction b) charity c) engine 2. My family bought a new _______ car that does not use petrol. a) electric b) slow c) paper Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in order to make complete sentences: 1. A) electric / B) Ferrari / C) made / D) car / E) an 2. A) the / B) to / C) money / D) went / E) charity SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b) An electric car Section 1: Fill in the Gaps electric auction money charity Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False False True True Section 4: Put Events in Order 3, 1, 2 Section 5: Vocab Match 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-e, 5-b Section 6: Discussion Builder 1-b, 2-a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble B-C-E-A-D (Ferrari made an electric car.) A-C-D-B-E (The money went to charity.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Open student responses. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error