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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 World Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 17 Jun 2026 UK to Introduce Social Media Ban for Under-16s Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Children will need a passport to play video games. b) The UK government wants to ban social media for children under 16. c) Computers will be turned off across the country. Ask: (1) Do you use social media apps like TikTok or Instagram? (2) How much time do you spend online every day? VOCABULARY ban (v) safety (n) stranger (n) future (n) rule (n) safe (adj) to say that something is not allowed being safe from danger or harm a person you do not know the time that will come after now something that says what you can or cannot do not in danger The United Kingdom has a big new plan for young people. The government wants to ban social media for children under 16 years old. This means children cannot use apps like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, says that social media makes many children unhappy. He wants to help parents protect their children online. The new rules will focus on internet safety. Under the new plan, popular gaming sites will also change. Children under 16 will not be allowed to do livestreaming or talk to a stranger on these gaming sites. The UK government hopes this rule will help children spend more time playing outside and talking to friends in real life. They want to make a safe future for the next generation. The law will start next year. Many parents agree with this plan because they worry about smartphones. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you think social media is good or bad for children? 2. Which apps do you use the most every week? 3. Do you prefer playing video games or playing outside? 4. Is it a good idea to talk to a stranger online? 5. How do your parents help you stay safe on the internet? 6. Should children under 16 be allowed to use TikTok? 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: ban safety stranger future The United Kingdom has a big new plan for young people. The government wants to _______(1) social media for children under 16 years old. This means children cannot use apps like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram. The Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, says that social media makes many children unhappy. He wants to help parents protect their children online. The new rules will focus on internet _______(2). Under the new plan, popular gaming sites will also change. Children under 16 will not be allowed to do livestreaming or talk to a _______(3) on these gaming sites. The UK government hopes this rule will help children spend more time playing outside and talking to friends in real life. They want to make a safe _______(4) for the next generation. The law will start next year. Many parents agree with this plan because they worry about smartphones. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) Video games are becoming more expensive in the UK. b) The UK government plans to ban social media for children under 16 to keep them safe. c) Children in the UK are moving to Australia next year. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The UK government wants to stop children under 16 from using social media. T/F 2. Keir Starmer believes social media always makes children happy. T/F 3. Under the new rules, children can still talk to any stranger on gaming sites. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3: a) The new law will start next year to protect children. b) Many children use apps like TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram every day. c) The Prime Minister announces a new plan to ban social media for under-16s. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. ban 2. safety 3. stranger 4. rule a) a person you do not know b) something that says what you can or cannot do c) to say that something is not allowed d) being safe from danger or harm USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 1. The new internet rule will help keep children _______ online. a) safe b) unhappy c) stranger 2. Parents want to protect the _______ of their family. a) ban b) future c) rule Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make a sentence: 1. A) social B) ban C) wants to D) media E) the government 2. A) stay safe B) online C) children D) should E) always SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps 1. ban 2. safety 3. stranger 4. future Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True or False 1. True 2. False 3. False Section 4: Put Events in Order 1. b 2. c 3. a Section 5: Vocab Match 1. c 2. d 3. a 4. b Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. a 2. b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. E, C, B, A, D (The government wants to ban social media) 2. C, D, E, A, B (Children should always stay safe online) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 8 Jul 2026 Is Your Device Giving You Phone Body? Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Phones can make your neck hurt if you look down. b) Playing outside is bad for your body. c) Computers are better than phones. Ask: (1) Do you use a mobile phone every day? (2) Does your neck ever feel tired when you look at a screen? VOCABULARY Phone noun Body noun Pain noun Neck noun Look verb Break noun A small device used to call or message people. I use my phone to talk to my grandmother. The physical structure of a person. It is important to keep your body healthy and strong. An uncomfortable or hurting feeling in your body. He felt a sharp pain in his back after sitting for hours. The part of the body that joins the head to the shoulders. She moved her neck from side to side to stretch. To direct your eyes towards something to see it. Do not look down at your screen for too long. A short period of time when you stop working or resting. You should take a five-minute break every hour. Many young people use a mobile phone every day. They look down at screens for a long time. This can change how their body stands and sits. Doctors call this new problem 'phone body'. When you bend your neck to see a game or video, it puts heavy weight on your back. This can cause bad pain in your neck and shoulders. Your hands can also feel tired from holding small devices. To help your body, you can change your daily habits. Try to hold your phone up high near your eyes. This helps your head stay straight. It is also good to take a short break every twenty minutes. Walk around the room or stretch your arms. Taking care of your posture now keeps you healthy. Small changes will make your body feel much better today. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) How many hours do you use your mobile phone every day? (2) Do you ever feel pain in your neck or shoulders when using technology? (3) Where do you usually sit when you watch videos or play games? (4) Why do you think people look down at their phones so much? (5) What can you do during a short break from screens? (6) Do your parents tell you to put your phone away? Why? 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: phone, body, neck, break Many young people use a mobile _______(1) every day. They look down at screens for a long time. This can change how their _______(2) stands and sits. Doctors call this new problem 'phone body'. When you bend your _______(3) to see a game or video, it puts heavy weight on your back. This can cause bad pain in your neck and shoulders. Your hands can also feel tired from holding small devices. To help your body, you can change your daily habits. Try to hold your phone up high near your eyes. This helps your head stay straight. It is also good to take a short _______(4) every twenty minutes. Walk around the room or stretch your arms. Taking care of your posture now keeps you healthy. Small changes will make your body feel much better today. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Mobile phones are too expensive for children. b) Using phones badly can hurt your body, but simple habits can help. c) Playing video games on phones is better than watching videos. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Looking down at screens can change how your body sits. T/F (2) Bending your neck puts less weight on your back. T/F (3) You should take a break every twenty minutes. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order (1) Your neck hurts and your hands feel tired from your device. (2) You look down at your mobile phone screen for a long time. (3) You raise your phone to eye level and take regular breaks. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) Phone (2) Body (3) Pain (4) Break a) An uncomfortable or hurting feeling. b) A short period of time to stop working and rest. c) A small device used to call or message people. d) The physical structure of a person. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) I usually use my mobile phone for ________ hours every afternoon. a) one b) two c) three d) zero (2) When my neck hurts, I think it is best to ________. a) stop using my phone b) lie down on my bed c) play more games d) ignore the feeling Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) A) look down B) at screens C) young people D) for a long time E) many (2) A) every twenty minutes B) a short break C) to take D) it is E) good SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Answers: (1) phone (2) body (3) neck (4) break Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False Answers: (1) T (2) F (3) T Section 4: Put Events in Order Answers: 1 - (2) You look down at your mobile phone screen for a long time. 2 - (1) Your neck hurts and your hands feel tired from your device. 3 - (3) You raise your phone to eye level and take regular breaks. Section 5: Vocab Match Answers: (1) c (2) d (3) a (4) b Section 6: Discussion Builder Answers: (1) Student's own answer (2) Student's own answer Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Answers: (1) E, C, A, B, D (Many young people look down at screens for a long time) (2) D, E, C, B, A (It is good to take a short break every twenty minutes) Section 8: Discussion Questions Answers: Student's own responses. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS World Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 2 Sept 2026 Frankfurt is Germany's busiest airport Mosquitoes on Planes Cause Rare Illness in Germany Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A plane was painted with big pictures of insects. b) Mosquitoes travelled on a plane to a new country. c) Workers caught bugs to make a new zoo exhibit. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a mosquito before? (2) How do you protect yourself from bug bites? VOCABULARY airport (/ˈeəpɔːt/ , noun) Meaning: A place where airplanes take off and land. Example: We saw many big airplanes at the busy airport. insect (/ˈɪnsekt/ , noun) Meaning: A tiny animal with six legs like a bug or mosquito. Example: An insect landed on the green leaf in the garden. rare (/reə/ , adjective) Meaning: Not common or happening very seldom. Example: It is rare to see snow during the hot summer. sick (/sɪk/ , adjective) Meaning: Not well or feeling ill. Example: The young boy felt sick and stayed in bed all day. doctor (/ˈdɒktə/ , noun) Meaning: A person whose job is to help sick people get better. Example: The friendly doctor gave her medicine to help her feel well. trap (/træp/ , noun) Meaning: A tool used to catch small animals or bugs. Example: They set a small trap to catch the runaway mouse. A big airport in Germany has a strange problem. Some workers are very sick. Doctors say the workers have malaria. Malaria is a sickness. Insects called mosquitoes spread this sickness. Mosquitoes usually live in warm countries. They do not usually live in Germany. People think the mosquitoes travelled on a plane. The insects flew out of the plane at the airport. Then they bit six workers. Two workers died from the sickness. This is a very rare event. Other people at the airport are safe. The sickness does not go from person to person. You can only get it from an insect bite. Experts want to catch the bugs. They put special traps around the airport. Doctors look at blood samples. They tell all workers to see a doctor if they feel hot or weak. Everyone works together to keep the airport safe. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Why do people go to an airport? (2) Where do mosquitoes usually live? (3) How did the insects travel to Germany? (4) What do experts put around the airport to catch bugs? (5) What should you do if you feel sick? 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: airport, doctor, insect, rare A big _______(1) in Germany has a strange problem. Some workers are very sick. Doctors say the workers have malaria. Malaria is a sickness. An _______(2) called a mosquito spreads this sickness. Mosquitoes usually live in warm countries. They do not usually live in Germany. People think the mosquitoes travelled on a plane. The insects flew out of the plane at the airport. Then they bit six workers. Two workers died from the sickness. This is a very _______(3) event. Other people at the airport are safe. The sickness does not go from person to person. You can only get it from a bug bite. Experts want to catch the bugs. They put special traps around the airport. Doctors look at blood samples. They tell all workers to see a _______(4) if they feel hot or weak. Everyone works together to keep the airport safe. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a) Germany is building a new airport for big planes. b) Rare mosquitoes arrived on a plane and made workers sick. c) Doctors are teaching people how to fly planes safely. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Malaria is a sickness spread by mosquitoes. T/F (2) The sickness spreads easily from person to person. T/F (3) Experts put special traps at the airport to catch bugs. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: ( ) Six airport workers became sick with malaria. ( ) Mosquitoes travelled inside an airplane to Germany. ( ) Experts placed special bug traps around the airport. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) airport (2) insect (3) rare (4) doctor (5) trap a) a small tool used to catch bugs or animals b) a place where airplanes land and take off c) a person who helps sick people get well d) a small bug with six legs e) not common or happening very seldom USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The airport is very big, _______ many planes arrive every day. a) so b) but c) or (2) Mosquitoes like warm weather, _______ they do not like cold winters. a) and b) but c) because Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Put the words in order: A) in Germany / B) airport / C) is / D) big / E) The (2) Put the words in order: A) catch / B) set / C) Experts / D) the bugs / E) traps to SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) airport (2) insect (3) rare (4) doctor Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True or False (1) T (2) F (3) T Section 4: Put Events in Order 2, 1, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match (1) b (2) d (3) e (4) c (5) a Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a (2) b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) E, C, D, B, A (The airport is big in Germany.) (2) C, B, E, A, D (Experts set traps to catch the bugs.) Section 8: Discussion Questions 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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 28 Sept 2026 A Temminck’s ground pangolin named Fikile clings to Phaliot Nkata, a pangolin minder at the Tikki Hywood Foundation in Zimbabwe. The organization has become a leader in rehabilitating these beguiling creatures. Photographs byMarcus Westberg Saving Pangolins: The Quiet Night Animals of Africa Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Pangolins carry their babies on their tails. b) Pangolins can fly across high trees. c) Pangolins swim in the ocean all day. Ask: (1) Do you know any animals that walk at night? (2) How do animals protect themselves when they feel scared? VOCABULARY pangolin (/ˈpæŋ.ɡə.lɪn/ , noun) Meaning: A small mammal covered in hard scales that eats ants. Example: The tiny pangolin walks slowly in the forest. scale (/skeɪl/ , noun) Meaning: A hard plate that covers the body of some animals. Example: The pangolin has a hard scale on its back. roll (/rəʊl/ , verb) Meaning: To turn over and make a round shape like a ball. Example: Cats often roll on the warm carpet. protect (/prəˈtekt/ , verb) Meaning: To keep an animal or person safe from danger. Example: Dogs protect our house every night. helper (/ˈhel.pər/ , noun) Meaning: A person who gives care or aid to others. Example: The kind helper gives food to the birds. forest (/ˈfɒr.ɪst/ , noun) Meaning: A large land area covered with many trees. Example: Monkeys live high in the green forest. The pangolin is a special animal in Africa. It walks at night. It looks like a small dragon. But it is not a reptile. Hard scales cover its whole body. Pangolins eat ants and termites. They look for food in the forest. They use long tongues to catch insects. They are quiet and gentle. They do not bite people. When a pangolin feels scared, it makes a ball. It can roll into a tight circle. Its hard scales protect it from big cats. Lions cannot bite the hard scales. But some people catch pangolins. This is unsafe for them. Now, many helpers save these quiet animals. They rescue hurt pangolins in Africa. They take them to safe places. They teach children to love them. Pangolins can live safely in the green forest again. Photographs byMarcus Westberg Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) What does a pangolin look like to you? (2) Why do pangolins roll into a ball? (3) What food do pangolins like to eat? (4) Would you like to see a pangolin in a forest? (5) How can people help small animals stay safe? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: forest / protect / roll / scales The pangolin is a special animal in Africa. It walks at night. It looks like a small dragon. But it is not a reptile. Hard _______(1) cover its whole body. Pangolins eat ants and termites. They look for food in the forest. They use long tongues to catch insects. They are quiet and gentle. They do not bite people. When a pangolin feels scared, it makes a ball. It can _______(2) into a tight circle. Its hard scales _______(3) it from big cats. Lions cannot bite the hard scales. But some people catch pangolins. This is unsafe for them. Now, many helpers save these quiet animals. They rescue hurt pangolins in Africa. They take them to safe places. They teach children to love them. Pangolins can live safely in the green _______(4) again. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the text? a) Pangolins are dangerous animals that hunt lions in Africa. b) Pangolins are special scaled animals that need help to stay safe. c) Pangolins eat fish and swim in rivers all night. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Pangolins have soft fur on their backs. T/F (2) Pangolins roll into a ball when they are scared. T/F (3) Helpers in Africa take pangolins to safe places. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order a) Pangolins roll into a tight round circle. b) Pangolins look for ants in the forest. c) Helpers take pangolins back to safe places. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) pangolin (2) scale (3) roll (4) protect (5) helper a) a person who gives aid or care b) to turn over into a round shape c) a hard plate covering an animal d) a small scaled mammal that eats ants e) to keep someone or something safe USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The pangolin uses its hard _______ to stay safe from big animals. a) feathers b) scales c) shoes (2) Helpers try to _______ wild animals in the green forest. a) protect b) cook c) paint Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the words: [A: scales] [B: Pangolins] [C: have] [D: on] [E: hard] [F: body. / their] (2) Unscramble the words: [A: help] [B: People] [C: safe. / animals] [D: stay] [E: these] SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up: a Section 1: (1) scales (2) roll (3) protect (4) forest Section 2: b Section 3: (1) False (2) True (3) True Section 4: b, a, c Section 5: (1)-d, (2)-c, (3)-b, (4)-e, (5)-a Section 6: (1) b (2) a Section 7: (1) B-C-E-A-D-F (Pangolins have hard scales on their body.) (2) B-A-E-C-D (People help these animals stay safe.) Section 8: Open student answers. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 17 Oct 2026 A mom's voice can soothe a daughter after a stressful situation, a study suggests. MStudioImages/E+/Getty Images Did You Know That Your Voice Is Special? Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A mum's voice helps her daughter feel calm. b) A dog learns to talk on the phone. c) A girl sings in a big concert. Ask: (1) Whose voice makes you feel happy? (2) Do you like to talk on the phone or send a text? VOCABULARY voice (/vɔɪs/ , noun) Meaning: The sound you make when you talk or sing. Example: My little brother has a very loud voice. mum (/mʌm/ , noun) Meaning: Another word for your mother. Example: My mum reads me a story every night. phone (/fəʊn/ , noun) Meaning: A machine you use to talk to people who are far away. Example: I talk to my grandma on the phone. text (/tekst/ , noun) Meaning: A short written message that you send on a phone. Example: My friend sends me a text after school. muscles (/ˈmʌsəlz/ , noun) Meaning: Parts inside your body that help you move. Example: I use my leg muscles when I run. robot (/ˈrəʊbɒt/ , noun) Meaning: A machine that can move or talk like a person. Example: The toy robot says hello to me. computer (/kəmˈpjuːtə/ , noun) Meaning: A machine that helps you write, play and learn. Example: We play a fun word game on the computer. Your voice is very special. Your voice tells people how you feel. It shows if you are happy or sad. Scientists are studying voices. They want to learn more. Some girls are doing a hard test. They feel worried. Then some girls talk to their mum. They talk on the phone or face to face. Other girls only send a text. Who feels better? Some girls hear their mum's voice. They feel calm. A text does not help in the same way. Jules lives in Miami, in the USA. He is a dad and a very funny man. He has an illness. His muscles are getting weak. People use about 100 muscles to talk! Now Jules cannot talk with his own voice. Jules uses a computer to speak. The first computer voice sounds like a robot. It is flat and boring. Now a new computer voice sounds just like him. His wife hears it and she cries. Jules is very happy. He feels like himself again. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Section 8: Discussion Questions 1. How does your voice sound when you are happy? 2. Why do the girls feel calm when they talk to their mum? 3. Who do you call when you feel sad? 4. How does Jules feel when he hears his new voice? 5. Do you like a robot voice or your own voice? Why? 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: robot, phone, computer, muscles Your voice is very special. Your voice tells people how you feel. It shows if you are happy or sad. Scientists are studying voices. They want to learn more. Some girls are doing a hard test. They feel worried. Then some girls talk to their mum. They talk on the _______(1) or face to face. Other girls only send a text. Who feels better? Some girls hear their mum's voice. They feel calm. A text does not help in the same way. Jules lives in Miami, in the USA. He is a dad and a very funny man. He has an illness. His _______(2) are getting weak. People use about 100 muscles to talk! Now Jules cannot talk with his own voice. Jules uses a _______(3) to speak. The first computer voice sounds like a _______(4). It is flat and boring. Now a new computer voice sounds just like him. His wife hears it and she cries. Jules is very happy. He feels like himself again. Section 2: Main Idea Which sentence tells the main idea of the story? a) Voices are special, and a new computer voice helps Jules. b) Girls like to play games on the phone. c) Robots are funny and boring. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. A text helps the girls feel calm, just like a voice. T/F 2. Jules lives in Miami. T/F 3. The first computer voice sounds like a robot. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Write 1, 2 or 3 to put the events in order. a) ____ The first computer voice sounds like a robot. b) ____ Jules's muscles get weak and he cannot talk. c) ____ A new computer voice sounds just like Jules. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. voice 2. mum 3. text 4. muscles 5. robot a) a machine that can move or talk like a person b) the sound you make when you talk or sing c) parts of your body that help you move d) a short written message on a phone e) another word for your mother USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I feel calm when I talk to my ______. a) mum b) robot c) computer 2. The new computer voice is ______ because it sounds like Jules. a) great b) boring c) flat Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A) special B) Your voice C) to people. D) is E) very 2. A) to B) a computer C) Jules D) speak. E) uses SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up a) A mum's voice helps her daughter feel calm. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) phone (2) muscles (3) computer (4) robot Section 2: Main Idea a) Voices are special, and a new computer voice helps Jules. Section 3: True or False 1. False – a text does not help in the same way. 2. True 3. True Section 4: Put Events in Order a) 2 b) 1 c) 3 Section 5: Vocab Match 1 – b 2 – e 3 – d 4 – c 5 – a Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. a) mum (answers may vary) 2. a) great (answers may vary) Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. B, D, E, A, C – Your voice is very special to people. 2. C, E, B, A, D – Jules uses a computer to speak. Section 8: Discussion Questions Answers will vary. Encourage full sentences, reasons and examples from 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 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! 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) Share Lesson 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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 14 Sept 2026 The Mara and Talek rivers are crossed during the Great Migration as the animals search for fresh grazing. Why September is the Great Migration's Most Dramatic Month Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Animals cross a big river in September. b) Animals sleep all month in September. c) Animals swim across the ocean in September. Ask: (1) Do you like wild animals? (2) Have you ever seen a crocodile? VOCABULARY river (/ˈrɪv.ə/ , noun) Meaning: A large natural stream of water moving across land. Example: The zebra drinks fresh water from the cold river. travel (/ˈtræv.əl/ , verb) Meaning: To go from one place to another place. Example: Many animals travel together to find green grass. cross (/krɒs/ , verb) Meaning: To go from one side to the other side. Example: The brave wild animals cross the long road safely. grass (/ɡrɑːs/ , noun) Meaning: A green plant that grows on the ground. Example: Hungry cows eat sweet green grass in the field. hungry (/ˈhʌŋ.ɡri/ , adjective) Meaning: Wanting or needing food to eat right now. Example: The small lions are very hungry this bright morning. danger (/ˈdeɪn.dʒə/ , noun) Meaning: Something that can hurt or harm a living thing. Example: The dark forest has some danger for tiny birds. September is a special time in Africa. Millions of wildebeest travel across the land. They are looking for fresh food. They want to eat green grass. Zebras travel with them too. The big animals walk a very long way every day. The journey is not easy for them. A big river is in their way. It is called the Mara River. The water moves very fast. Large hungry crocodiles wait in the deep river. The wildebeest must cross this deep water to find food on the other side. The animals wait near the water. Suddenly one brave wildebeest jumps in. Then thousands of animals jump in too. They swim fast across the wet river. Many animals make it to the green grass. They are safe and happy now. September is very exciting in the wild land of Africa. Vast numbers of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle undertake the seasonal migration every year. ©GUDKOV ANDREY/Shutterstock.com Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Which wild animal in the story is your favourite? (2) Why do wildebeest travel to new places? (3) Would you like to visit Africa one day? (4) How do you feel when you swim in water? (5) Is it good for animals to live together in groups? 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: cross / danger / grass / hungry / river / travel September is a special time in Africa. Millions of wildebeest _______(1) across the land. They are looking for fresh food. They want to eat green _______(2). Zebras travel with them too. The big animals walk a very long way every day. The journey is not easy for them. A big _______(3) is in their way. It is called the Mara River. The water moves very fast. Large _______(4) crocodiles wait in the deep river. The wildebeest must _______(5) this deep water to find food on the other side. The animals wait near the water. Suddenly one brave wildebeest jumps in. Then thousands of animals jump in too. They swim fast across the wet river. Many animals make it to the green grass. They are safe from _______(6) now. September is very exciting in the wild land of Africa. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Crocodiles like to sleep in the sun during September. b) Wildebeest travel and cross a river to find grass in September. c) Zebras learn how to swim in a pool. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Wildebeest travel across Africa to find green grass. T/F (2) The Mara River is very dry with no water. T/F (3) Crocodiles wait in the deep river. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: ( ) The wildebeest swim fast across the wet river. ( ) Wildebeest walk across the land looking for grass. ( ) One brave wildebeest jumps into the Mara River first. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. River 2. Travel 3. Grass 4. Hungry 5. Danger a. Wanting to eat food right now b. Something that can hurt you c. A green plant on the ground d. To go from one place to another e. A large stream of moving water USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The wildebeest swim across the water _______ they are very hungry. a) because b) but (2) September is an exciting month _______ many animals cross the Mara River. a) so b) when Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the words to make a sentence: A: across B: Animals C: swim D: river E: the (2) Unscramble the words to make a sentence: A: green B: They C: eat D: grass E: fresh SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) Animals cross a big river in September. Section 1: (1) travel (2) grass (3) river (4) hungry (5) cross (6) danger Section 2: b Section 3: (1) True (2) False (3) True Section 4: 3, 1, 2 Section 5: 1-e, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a, 5-b Section 6: (1) a (2) b Section 7: (1) Animals swim across the river. (B-C-A-E-D) (2) They eat fresh green grass. (B-C-E-A-D) Section 8: Open student answers. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS 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. The Luce is the brainchild of iPhone designer Sir Jony Ive Share Lesson 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

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 Jun 2026 Toy Story 5 Smashes Records on Opening Weekend Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A new toy space rocket b) A girl getting a new tablet c) A dog playing with toys Ask: What is your favourite animated film? Do you like playing with traditional toys or electronic tablets? VOCABULARY Movie Noun Toy Noun Ticket Noun Record Noun Song Noun New Adjective A film that you watch at the cinema. We went to see a funny movie yesterday. An object that children play with. The little boy loves his toy car. A piece of paper that shows you paid for a show. I bought a ticket for the cinema. The best or biggest achievement in something. The runner set a new world record. A short piece of music with words that you sing. She sang a beautiful song. Not old; made or bought recently. He has a new bicycle. Many children around the world love the Toy Story movies. Now, a new movie is in cinemas. It is called Toy Story 5. Many people went to watch it last weekend. The movie broke a big record. It sold tickets worth 160 million dollars in its first weekend in America. This is the biggest opening weekend of the year. People spent 312 million dollars globally. In this new story, the toys have a problem. A girl named Bonnie gets a new tablet computer. She does not play with her old toys anymore. Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie are pushed aside. The famous actors Tom Hanks and Tim Allen speak for the toys again. There is also a wonderful new song by Taylor Swift in the film. Audiences say the movie is excellent and gave it a top score. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like the Toy Story movies? Why or why not? 2. What is your favourite toy to play with at home? 3. How often do you go to the cinema with your family? 4. Do you have a tablet computer? What do you use it for? 5. Who is your favourite character from Toy Story? 6. Do you prefer watching movies or listening to songs? 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: movie, record, song, tickets Many children around the world love the Toy Story movies. Now, a new _______(1) is in cinemas. It is called Toy Story 5. Many families went to watch it last weekend. The movie broke a big _______(2). It sold many _______(3) and made 160 million dollars in America. This is the biggest opening weekend of the year. People spent 312 million dollars globally. In this new story, the toys have a big problem. A girl named Bonnie gets a new tablet computer. She does not play with her old toys anymore. Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie are very sad. The famous actors Tom Hanks and Tim Allen speak for the toys again. There is also a beautiful new _______(4) by Taylor Swift in the film. Children and parents say the movie is fantastic. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the main idea of the article: a) Bonnie learns how to use a new tablet computer at school. b) Toy Story 5 breaks cinema records as families rush to watch it. c) Tom Hanks and Tim Allen record a new song with Taylor Swift. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Toy Story 5 had the biggest opening weekend of the year. T/F 2. Bonnie prefers playing with her old toys instead of her tablet. T/F 3. Taylor Swift speaks as the voice of Jessie in the new movie. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in order from 1 to 3: [ ] Bonnie gets a brand new tablet computer. [ ] Toy Story 5 breaks cinema records during its opening weekend. [ ] Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie are pushed aside by their owner. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match Match the words on the left to the definitions on the right: 1. Movie 2. Toy 3. Ticket 4. Song a) A short piece of music with words that you sing. b) A piece of paper that shows you paid for a show. c) A film that you watch at the cinema. d) An object that children play with. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder I want to buy a cinema _______(1) to see the new movie. a) ticket b) song c) toy 2. My sister loves to sing her favourite _______(2) in the car. a) record b) tablet c) song Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A) movie B) broke C) the D) big E) record Answer: ________________________________ 2. A) toys B) are C) very D) sad E) the Answer: ________________________________ SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: (1) movie, (2) record, (3) tickets, (4) song Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1. True, 2. False, 3. False Section 4: Correct Order is 2, 1, 3 Section 5: 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - b, 4 - a Section 6: 1 - a, 2 - c Section 7: 1. C, A, B, D, E (The movie broke a big record.) 2. E, A, B, C, D (The toys are very sad.) 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 4 Jul 2026 A Journey Through The Flavours of Canada Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A recipe for a giant space cake b) A story about chips with cheese and warm gravy c) A list of the best places to catch fish Ask: (1) What is your absolute favourite food to eat when it is cold? (2) Have you ever tried sweet syrup on pancakes? VOCABULARY Chips Noun Sweet Adjective Soup Noun Cheese Noun Gravy Noun Snack Noun Thin pieces of fried potato. I love eating hot chips with my lunch. Tasting like sugar. This maple syrup is very sweet. A hot liquid food made with vegetables or meat. My mum makes warm soup in winter. A yellow or white food made from milk. He puts cheese on his food. A warm brown sauce for food. She pours warm gravy over her chips. A small amount of food eaten between meals. A biscuit is a nice sweet snack. Canada is a very large country. It has many delicious types of food. People love to eat different meals here. One very famous food is called poutine. This dish has hot crispy chips. Workers put soft white cheese on the chips. Then they pour warm brown gravy over the top. It is a favourite snack for children and adults. Canada is also famous for its sweet maple syrup. People get this sweet syrup from maple trees. They put it on pancakes. There is also a great winter food called split pea soup. This soup has yellow peas and small pieces of meat. It keeps people warm when it is very cold outside. Visitors can try many special flavours when they travel across Canada. Every city has a new snack to choose from. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you prefer sweet foods or savoury foods? 2. What is a famous food that comes from your country? 3. Would you like to try poutine with cheese and gravy? 4. Why do you think warm soup is good to eat in winter? 5. What do you usually eat for breakfast in the morning? 6. If you could visit Canada, which food would you try first? 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: chips, cheese, gravy, soup Canada is a very large country. It has many delicious types of food. People love to eat different meals here. One very famous food is called poutine. This dish has hot crispy _______(1). Workers put soft white _______(2) on the chips. Then they pour warm brown _______(3) over the top. It is a favourite snack for children and adults. Canada is also famous for its sweet maple syrup. People get this sweet syrup from maple trees. They put it on pancakes. There is also a great winter food called split pea _______(4). This soup has yellow peas and small pieces of meat. It keeps people warm when it is very cold outside. Visitors can try many special flavours when they travel across Canada. Every city has a new snack to choose from. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best answer. What is the main idea of this article? a) Canada only has one type of food for children. b) Canada has many special foods, including poutine and sweet syrup. c) Canada is too cold for people to eat food outside. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Poutine is made with hot chips and cold ice cream. T/F 2. Maple syrup comes from special trees in Canada. T/F 3. Split pea soup is a popular food for hot summer days. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these sentences in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) The cook pours warm brown gravy over the food. b) The cook prepares hot crispy chips on a plate. c) The cook adds soft white cheese to the chips. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Chips 2. Sweet 3. Cheese 4. Gravy a) A yellow or white food made from milk b) Thin pieces of fried potato c) A warm brown sauce for food d) Tasting like sugar USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. 1. I want to buy a small sweet _______ to eat after school. a) soup b) snack c) gravy 2. My grandmother makes delicious yellow _______ when it snows. a) soup b) chips c) cheese Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order. 1. A) syrup B) is C) maple D) very E) sweet 2. A) love B) children C) hot D) chips E) eating SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps chips cheese gravy soup 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 b d a c Section 6: Discussion Builder b a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble C, A, B, D, E (Maple syrup is very sweet) B, A, E, C, D (Children love eating hot chips) 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 11 Jul 2026 Tiny shellear fish climbing up the 50-foot rockface behind Luvilombo Falls (Credit: P. Kiwele Mutambala et al., Scientific Reports, 2026 under CC-BY-4.0 Tiny Fish That Can Climb Wet Rock Walls Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Fish that fly like garden birds b) Fish that climb up high wet walls c) Fish that make homes inside trees Ask: (1) Do you enjoy climbing up trees or rocks? (2) Do you think fish can live outside of water for a short time? VOCABULARY Fish noun Climb verb Rock noun Wall noun Tiny adjective Safe adjective A creature that lives in water. The gold fish swims in the small bowl. To go up something high. The cats climb the tall green tree. A very hard stone. We sit on a big grey rock by the river. A flat side of a mountain or building. The tiny ants walk up the stone wall. Very, very small. I can see a tiny bug on the flower. Out of danger or harm. The baby birds are safe inside their warm nest. Can fish walk? No, but some fish can climb! In Hawaii, there are tiny fish. They are called climbing gobies. These fish live in the deep ocean. But they want to lay eggs in quiet rivers. To get there, they must travel past giant waterfalls. The waterfalls are very high and steep. The fish use their round mouths like suckers. They stick their mouths to the wet rock walls. Then they pull their little bodies up. They also use their fins to hold onto the stone. They move slowly up the giant walls. It is hard work for a small creature. Sometimes they climb for days. They climb higher than a tall building! Why do they do this? They want to find a safe place away from big hungry fish. They are very brave little climbers. Images of the fish attempting the climb (Credit: P. Kiwele Mutambala et al., Scientific Reports, 2026 under CC-BY-4.0) Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you think climbing gobies are brave animals? 2. Would you like to watch a fish climb a wet rock face? 3. What other animals do you know that can climb very well? 4. Why do big hungry fish want to chase small fish? 5. Is it easy or difficult for the gobies to climb waterfalls? 6. Where do these tiny climbing fish come from originally? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: climb tiny walls safe Can fish walk? No, but some fish can _______(1)! In Hawaii, there are _______(2) fish. They are called climbing gobies. These fish live in the deep ocean. But they want to lay eggs in quiet rivers. To get there, they must travel past giant waterfalls. The waterfalls are very high and steep. The fish use their round mouths like suckers. They stick their mouths to the wet rock _______(3). Then they pull their little bodies up. They also use their fins to hold onto the stone. They move slowly up the giant walls. It is hard work for a small creature. Sometimes they climb for days. They climb higher than a tall building! Why do they do this? They want to find a _______(4) place away from big hungry fish. They are very brave little climbers. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Large fish love to swim in the deep rivers of Hawaii. b) Some tiny fish climb up high wet rocks to reach a safe place. c) Waterfalls are dangerous places for small birds to build nests. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Climbing gobies want to lay their eggs in the deep ocean. T/F 2. The little fish use their mouths like suckers to stick to wet rocks. T/F 3. The fish perform this climb to escape from big hungry predators. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these sentences in the correct order from 1 to 3: a) The tiny fish use their round mouths to stick to the wet rock walls. b) The small climbing gobies leave the deep ocean to travel to rivers. c) The little creatures successfully reach a safe place at the top. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Tiny 2. Climb 3. Rock 4. Safe a) Out of danger or harm. b) A very hard stone. c) Very, very small. d) To go up something high. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best option to complete each sentence. 1. The climbing fish need to stay _______ from large hungry predators. a) wet b) safe c) loud 2. It takes a very long time for them to _______ a giant waterfall. a) climb b) swim c) eat Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the parts in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. A) can B) climbing gobies C) rock walls D) up wet E) climb 2. A) find B) they want C) a safe D) to E) place SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: climb tiny walls safe Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: False True True Section 4: b a c Section 5: c d b a Section 6: b a Section 7: B - A - E - D - C (Climbing gobies can climb up wet rock walls) B - D - A - C - E (They want to find a safe place) Section 8: Student's own 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 World Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 5 Sept 2026 Ice Station, in Abu Dhabi, has served more than 100 flavors of ice cream that used ingredients from the date palm. Ice Station Sweet News! Ice Cream Made from Palm Trees in Abu Dhabi Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) An ice cream made from palm trees. b) A cold soup made from tomatoes. c) A cake made from red apples. Ask: (1) Do you like eating ice cream on hot summer days? (2) What is your favourite ice cream flavor? VOCABULARY dessert (/dɪˈzɜːt/ , noun) Meaning: A sweet food that you eat after a meal. Example: Chocolate cake is my favourite dessert. treat (/triːt/ , noun) Meaning: A special and nice thing that makes you happy. Example: We buy a sweet treat at the park. flavour (/ˈfleɪvə/ , noun) Meaning: How a food tastes in your mouth. Example: Strawberry is a very popular flavour. creamy (/ˈkriːmi/ , adjective) Meaning: Soft and smooth like sweet milk cream. Example: The fresh milk is very creamy. natural (/ˈnætʃrəl/ , adjective) Meaning: Coming from nature and not from a factory. Example: Fresh fruit is a natural food. local (/ˈləʊkl/ , adjective) Meaning: From a place near your home or city. Example: We visit the local shop every morning. People in Abu Dhabi love cool food in summer. It is very hot outside. A clever chef makes a special dessert today. He creates ice cream from local date palm trees! Date palms grow everywhere in the UAE. People eat sweet dates every day. But this chef uses green parts from the tree too. He mixes the plant parts with fresh milk. The blend becomes a very soft treat. It tastes sweet and natural. People visit his shop to try the new flavour. They sit together and enjoy the cold snack. It is creamy and delicious. Children smile because the ice cream tastes wonderful. The chef wants to use local plants in clever ways. He works hard every morning. This new snack makes everyone happy in the warm sun. Dates, and the date palm, are an important part of Gulf nations’ heritage. Ice Station Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to try date palm ice cream? 2. What is your favourite sweet treat in summer? 3. Are there many trees near your home? 4. Do you prefer eating fruit or eating cake? 5. Why do people eat cold food when it is hot outside? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: creamy, dessert, local, treat People in Abu Dhabi love cool food in summer. It is very hot outside. A clever chef makes a special _______(1) today. He creates ice cream from local date palm trees! Date palms grow everywhere in the UAE. People eat sweet dates every day. But this chef uses green parts from the tree too. He mixes the plant parts with fresh milk. The blend becomes a very soft _______(2). It tastes sweet and _______(3). People visit his _______(4) shop to try the new flavour. They sit together and enjoy the cold snack. It is _______(5) and delicious. Children smile because the ice cream tastes wonderful. The chef wants to use local plants in clever ways. He works hard every morning. This new snack makes everyone happy in the warm sun. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) A chef makes ice cream using local date palm trees. b) Children in Abu Dhabi only like chocolate cake. c) Date palm trees cannot grow in hot weather. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The weather in Abu Dhabi is very cold in summer. T/F 2. The chef uses parts of local date palm trees. T/F 3. Children smile because the ice cream tastes wonderful. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1-3): [ ] People visit the shop to try the cold snack. [ ] The chef mixes plant parts with fresh milk. [ ] Date palm trees grow in the UAE. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. dessert 2. treat 3. flavour 4. creamy 5. local a) A special nice thing that makes you happy b) Smooth and soft like milk cream c) From a place near your home d) A sweet food eaten after a meal e) How a food tastes in your mouth USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The chef makes a sweet _______ for the hot summer day. a) dessert b) chair (2) Fresh fruit is a _______ food that is good for children. a) natural b) noisy Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble these words to make a sentence: A) loves / B) The chef / C) local / D) using / E) plants (2) Unscramble these words to make a sentence: A) is / B) The ice cream / C) and / D) sweet / E) creamy SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Answers: (1) dessert, (2) treat, (3) creamy, (4) local Section 2: Main Idea Answer: a Section 3: True or False Answers: 1. False, 2. True, 3. True Section 4: Put Events in Order Answers: 3, 2, 1 Section 5: Vocab Match Answers: 1-d, 2-a, 3-e, 4-b, 5-c Section 6: Discussion Builder Answers: (1) a, (2) a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Answers: (1) B-A-D-C-E (The chef loves using local plants), (2) B-A-D-C-E (The ice cream is sweet and creamy) Section 8: Discussion Questions (Student answers will vary). BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error