< KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next Ancient Parthenon Temple Restored in Athens 28 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Workers found hidden gold inside the walls b) Workers put new stones into empty gaps c) The temple was moved to a new city Ask 1. Have you ever seen a very old building? 2. What do you think happens when old stones break? VOCABULARY temple Noun ancient Adjective stone Noun gap Noun beautiful Adjective visitor Noun A building used for religious worship. Example: The family visited an old temple in Greece. Belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years ago. Example: Rome has many ancient streets. A hard solid substance found in the ground. Example: The walls were made of heavy grey stone. An empty space between two things. Example: There is a small gap under the door. Very pleasant to look at. Example: The white flowers look beautiful in the garden. A person who goes to see a place or person. Example: The museum welcomes every visitor at the gate. The Parthenon is a very famous ancient temple in Greece. It stands on a big hill in the city of Athens. This amazing building is twenty-five centuries old. Many people come to see it every year. Last year, more than four million people travelled to this special place. For a long time, the temple had some broken parts because of old wars and bad weather. Now, workers have fixed a large part of it. They carefully put two new white marble stones into the empty gaps. These gaps were empty for two hundred and twenty years! The Greek Culture Minister said the temple looks truly beautiful now. Visitors can see its perfect shape again. The special project used money from Europe to help save the history of Greece. Now, children and families can see the building look whole and happy once more. Listen 00:00 / 00:52 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why do you think people like to look at old buildings? 2. Would you like to travel to Greece to see the Parthenon? 3. How can we protect old things in our own homes? 4. What is the oldest thing you have ever seen in person? 5. Why is it important to fix things when they break? 6. Imagine you are a worker fixing a temple. How do you feel? 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: temple, travelled, gaps, beautiful The Parthenon is a very famous ancient _______(1) in Greece. It stands on a big hill in the city of Athens. This amazing building is twenty-five centuries old. Many people come to see it every year. Last year, more than four million people _______(2) to this special place. For a long time, the temple had some broken parts because of old wars and bad weather. Now, workers have fixed a large part of it. They carefully put two new white marble stones into the empty _______(3) . These gaps were empty for two hundred and twenty years! The Greek Culture Minister said the temple looks truly _______(4) now. Visitors can see its perfect shape again. The special project used money from Europe to help save the history of Greece. Now, children and families can see the building look whole and happy once more. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Greece is building a brand new modern temple for tourists. b) Workers fixed an ancient temple by filling long-empty gaps with new stone. c) Bad weather completely destroyed a famous old building in Athens. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The Parthenon is located on a flat beach. T/F 2. The empty gaps were filled with white marble stones. T/F 3. The gaps were empty for over two hundred years. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Number the events from 1 to 3 to show the correct order. a) Workers put two new stones into the empty spaces of the temple. b) Wars and bad weather broke parts of the ancient temple. c) The Culture Minister announced that the temple looks perfect again. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match Instructions: Match the word on the left to the correct meaning on the right. Word 1. temple 2. ancient 3. gap 4. visitor Definition Choice a) An empty space between two objects b) A person who goes to see a special landmark c) A religious building from long ago d) Very old, from thousands of years in the past USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the conversation sentences. 1. I want to see the old stones because I love studying ancient _______ . a) history b) computer 2. Our teacher says the Parthenon is a very important _______ . a) monument b) animal Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the parts in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. A) temple B) is C) ancient D) the E) beautiful 2. A) many B) visited C) the hill D) people E) yesterday BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: (1) temple (2) travelled (3) gaps (4) beautiful Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1. False, 2. True, 3. True Section 4: a) 2, b) 1, c) 3 Section 5: 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b Section 6: 1. a, 2. a Section 7: 1. D-C-A-B-E (The ancient temple is beautiful.), 2. A-D-B-C-E (Many people visited the hill yesterday.) Section 8: Student responses will vary. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Science & Technology Next The Great Cosmic Shadow in August 2026 8 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 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. BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS 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

< KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next Toy Story 5 Smashes Records on Opening Weekend 25 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 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. Listen 00:00 / 00:53 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: ________________________________ BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS 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

< KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next Why You Should'nt Trust AI Chatbots for Diet Advice 7 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 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. BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS 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. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Four-Legged Heroes: Dog Squad Saves Lives in Venezuela 15 Jul 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Tsunami has helped locate several people trapped beneath the rubble over the past 10 days. (VTV/Gobierno de Venezuela) Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Brave rescue dogs with special skills help find survivors in Venezuela b) Robots are used to rebuild broken houses after a large storm c) Wild cats are rescued from a deep cave by scientists Ask: (1) Do you like dogs and what special things can they do? (2) How can animals help humans during an emergency? VOCABULARY Rescue verb Rubble noun Brave adjective Clever adjective Scent noun Team noun To save someone or something from a dangerous situation. Example: The firefighters rescue people from burning buildings. Broken pieces of rock or brick left when a building is destroyed. Example: The workers cleared the rubble from the old street. Showing courage and not being afraid of danger. Example: A brave police officer stopped the bad traffic accident. Quick to learn and very smart. Example: My clever dog can open the back door by himself. A distinctive smell that animals can follow. Example: The hound followed the scent of the rabbit through the grass. A group of individuals working together for one goal. Example: Our football team won the final match yesterday. Many brave dogs are helping people in Venezuela. Recently, two big earthquakes happened there. Many buildings collapsed and turned into piles of rubble. First responders travelled from different countries to help. More than one hundred clever dogs came too. These special dogs work in a team with their human handlers. They use their amazing sense of scent to find survivors under the broken walls. One special border collie is named Tsunami. He is a famous hero because he saved twenty-five people from the disaster. He has one blue eye and one brown eye. Tsunami worked very hard in the hot weather. Now, he is finished with his final mission and will retire. The government gave these wonderful dogs medals to say thank you. They are true four-legged heroes who save many lives. Listen 00:00 / 00:55 Share Lesson A rescuer from Turkey stands with a search dog outside a building where they are searching for earthquake survivors in La Guaira, Venezuela, Monday, June 29, 2026. (Matias Delacroix/AP) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What kind of animal is Tsunami and why is he special? 2. Why do you think dogs are better at finding people under buildings than humans? 3. How many people did Tsunami save during his work in Venezuela? 4. What did the government give to the rescue dogs to thank them? 5. Why is Tsunami going to retire now? 6. Would you like to have a hero dog like Tsunami as a pet at 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: brave, rubble, team, scent Many _______(1) dogs are helping people in Venezuela. Recently, two big earthquakes happened there. Many buildings collapsed and turned into piles of _______(2). First responders travelled from different countries to help. More than one hundred clever dogs came too. These special dogs work in a _______(3) with their human handlers. They use their amazing sense of _______(4) to find survivors under the broken walls. One special border collie is named Tsunami. He is a famous hero because he saved twenty-five people from the disaster. He has one blue eye and one brown eye. Tsunami worked very hard in the hot weather. Now, he is finished with his final mission and will retire. The government gave these wonderful dogs medals to say thank you. They are true four-legged heroes who save many lives. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Earthquakes are very scary and damage many towns b) Special rescue dogs are helping find people after earthquakes in Venezuela c) A border collie named Tsunami is learning how to swim in a river UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Two big earthquakes happened in Venezuela. T/F 2. Tsunami the border collie saved fifty people from the rubble. T/F 3 The rescue dogs received medals from the government. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3: a) The Venezuelan government gave medals to the rescue dogs to thank them b) Two big earthquakes happened in Venezuela and buildings collapsed c) Clever rescue dogs used their sense of scent to find survivors under the rubble LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Rescue 2. Rubble 3. Brave 4. Scent a) broken pieces of rock or brick left when a building is destroyed b) a distinctive smell that animals can follow c) to save someone or something from a dangerous situation d) showing courage and not being afraid of danger USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete the question: 1.How do you think a dog learns to be so _______(1) during a scary disaster? a) brave b) soft c) slow 2. Would you like to work in a rescue _______(2) with a clever animal helper? a) glass b) team c) paper Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentences by placing the parts in the correct order: 1. A) dogs B) help C) people D) brave E) in Venezuela 2. A) Tsunami B) twenty-five C) survivors D) saved E) from the rubble BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: (1) brave (2) rubble (3) team (4) scent Section 2: b Section 3: True, False, True Section 4: 1-b, 2-c, 3-a Section 5: 1-c, 2-a, 3-d, 4-b Section 6: 1-a, 2-b Section 7: Sentence 1: D, A, B, C, E (Brave dogs help people in Venezuela.) Sentence 2: A, D, B, C, E (Tsunami saved twenty-five survivors from the rubble.) Section 8: Tsunami is a mixed-breed border collie with one blue eye and one brown eye who is a rescue dog. Dogs have an amazing sense of smell or scent that lets them find people. He saved twenty-five people. The government gave them medals. He is older and has completed his final mission. Student's own answer. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Emperor Penguins Need Cold Ice to Live 27 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Penguins learning to fly b) Baby penguins needing ice to grow c) Penguins swimming to Africa Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a penguin in a book or a movie? (2) Why do you think penguins like cold weather? VOCABULARY Ice Noun Chick Noun Melt Verb Freeze Verb Safe Adjective Sea Noun Frozen water. We love to skate on the ice during winter. A baby bird. The small penguin chick stayed close to its mother. To change from ice to water. The hot sun will melt the snow quickly. To become very cold or turn into ice. Water will freeze when it is very cold. Not in danger. The birds are safe from big animals on the high ice. A large area of salty water. Fish live deep inside the blue sea. Emperor penguins live in Antarctica. It is a very cold place with lots of ice. These beautiful birds need the sea ice to live and grow. Emperor penguins lay eggs on the ice. When a baby chick is born, it stays on the ice. The chick needs time to grow strong feathers. But the world is getting warmer. The hot air makes the sea ice melt too early. This is very dangerous for the little chicks. If the ice breaks, the chicks can fall into the cold water. They do not have waterproof feathers yet, so they cannot swim well. Scientists are worried about the penguins. They say the penguins are endangered because of the warming oceans. We need to protect our planet to keep the ice frozen and save the emperor penguins. Listen 00:00 / 00:48 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to visit Antarctica to see real penguins? Why or why not? 2. Why do baby penguins need to stay on the solid ice? 3. How does warm weather change the home of the emperor penguins? 4. What can people do to help keep our planet cool? 5. Why do you think scientists are worried about the warming oceans? 6. What other animals do you know that live in cold, icy places? 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: ice, chick, melt, sea Emperor penguins live in Antarctica. It is a very cold place with lots of _______(1). These beautiful birds need the _______(2) ice to live and grow. Emperor penguins lay eggs on the ice. When a baby _______(3) is born, it stays on the ice. The chick needs time to grow strong feathers. But the world is getting warmer. The hot air makes the sea ice _______(4) too early. This is very dangerous for the little chicks. If the ice breaks, the chicks can fall into the cold water. They do not have waterproof feathers yet, so they cannot swim well. Scientists are worried about the penguins. They say the penguins are endangered because of the warming oceans. We need to protect our planet to keep the ice frozen and save the emperor penguins. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Emperor penguins are moving to warm countries to find more fish. b) Emperor penguins need sea ice to raise chicks, but the ice is melting. c) Emperor penguins like to swim in deep oceans during the summer. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False Emperor penguins lay eggs on green grass. T/F Warm air causes the sea ice to melt too early. T/F Baby penguin chicks can swim perfectly as soon as they are born. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) The sea ice melts too early because of the warm air. b) Emperor penguins lay eggs and look after their chicks on the safe sea ice. c) Young chicks fall into the cold water before they have waterproof feathers. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Ice 2. Chick 3. Melt 4. Freeze a) To turn into water because of heat b) A very young baby bird c) To become solid and cold like an ice block d) Frozen water that forms in cold places USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder I think it is important to save the penguins because they are _______ animals.a) beautifulb) boringc) funny If the ice melts completely, the penguins will have no place to _______.a) sleepb) livec) fly Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make a sentence. 1. A) live B) in C) penguins D) Antarctica E) Emperor 2. A) ice B) warm C) air D ) melts E) The BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up: Answer: b Section 1: (1) ice, (2) sea, (3) chick, (4) melt Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1. False, 2. True, 3. False Section 4: 1. b, 2. a, 3. c Section 5: 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c Section 6: 1. a, 2. b Section 7: 1. E-C-A-B-D (Emperor penguins live in Antarctica.), 2. E-B-C-D-A (The warm air melts ice.) BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS World Next Buckingham Palace Opens Balcony Room to the Public for the First Time 13 Jul 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Buckingham Palace, in central London, is currently undergoing a 10-year, $488 million renovation. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images) 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 BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS 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

< KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next The Secrets Inside Van Goghs Starry Night 3 Jul 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 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 space monster b) A bright planet called Venus c) A modern driving car Ask: (1) Do you like looking at the stars at night? (2) What is your favourite colour to paint with? VOCABULARY Famous (adjective) Colour (noun) Crescent (noun) Swirl (noun) Remember (verb) Flame (noun) Known by many people. Example: He is a famous artist. Red, blue, green, or yellow. Example: The sky has a bright blue colour. A curved shape like the new moon. Example: The moon looks like a yellow crescent. A twisting or spinning shape. Example: There are many blue swirls in the sky. To think of something from the past. Example: I remember my old school. A hot, bright stream of burning gas from a fire. Example: The tree looks like a dark flame. Vincent van Gogh was a famous artist. He painted a beautiful picture called The Starry Night. He painted it in France long ago. The painting has many bright colours. It shows a night sky with eleven bright stars. The moon is big and yellow, like a crescent. There is a very bright star near a tree. This star is actually the planet Venus. Van Gogh loved to use thick paint. You can see the lines and swirls in the sky. The sky looks like it is moving. Below the sky, there is a small town with a church. Van Gogh did not see this town from his window. He remembered it from his old home. There is also a dark cypress tree. It looks like a green flame going up to the stars. People love this beautiful painting today. Listen 00:00 / 00:49 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like the painting The Starry Night? 2. What colours do you see when you look at the night sky? 3. Why do you think Van Gogh used thick paint? 4. If you painted a picture of your bedroom window, what would we see? 5. Do you like drawing pictures from your memory? 6. Why do people still love beautiful art today? 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: colours, crescent, swirls, remembered Vincent van Gogh was a famous artist. He painted a beautiful picture called The Starry Night. He painted it in France long ago. The painting has many bright _______(1). It shows a night sky with eleven bright stars. The moon is big and yellow, like a _______(2). There is a very bright star near a tree. This star is actually the planet Venus. Van Gogh loved to use thick paint. You can see the lines and _______(3) in the sky. The sky looks like it is moving. Below the sky, there is a small town with a church. Van Gogh did not see this town from his window. He _______(4) it from his old home. There is also a dark cypress tree. It looks like a green flame going up to the stars. People love this beautiful painting today. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) A story about how to fly to the planet Venus. b) An article about a famous painting called The Starry Night and its details. c) A lesson on how to build a small church in France. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night in the United Kingdom. T/F 2. The big yellow moon in the painting is shaped like a crescent. T/F 3. The village in the painting was exactly what Van Gogh saw from his window. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these details in order as they appear in the text from first to last: a) The text talks about a dark cypress tree that looks like a green flame. b) The text introduces Vincent van Gogh and his painting The Starry Night. c) The text explains that the bright star is actually the planet Venus. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Famous 2. Crescent 3. Swirl 4. Flame a) A twisting or spinning shape b) A hot, bright stream of burning gas from a fire c) Known by many people d) A curved shape like the new moon USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. Van Gogh used many bright _______ to show the beautiful night sky. a) cats b) colours c) cars 2. I can always _______ my favourite art lesson from last year. a) remember b) run c) cry Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentences by ordering parts A-E: 1. A) a famous B) Vincent van Gogh C) artist D) was E) long ago 2. A) looking at B) I love C) stars D) the bright E) at night BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: colours crescent swirls remembered Section 2 Answer: b Section 3: False True False Section 4: Answers: b, c, a Section 5: c d a b Section 6: b a Section 7: B, D, A, C, E (Vincent van Gogh was a famous artist long ago.) B, A, D, C, E (I love looking at the bright stars at night.) Section 8: Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Science & Technology Next New Views from Space 21 May 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Would you like to travel in a rocket to the moon one day? What do you think Earth looks like from far away in space? VOCABULARY Agency (noun) Flight (noun) Crew (noun) Equipment (noun) Orbit (noun) Sight (noun) /ey-juhn-see/ A special group or department that does a specific job for a country. Example: NASA is the space agency of the United States. /flahyt/ A journey through the air or through space. Example: The rocket flight to the moon was safe and quick. /kroo/ A group of people who work together on a ship or spacecraft. Example: The space crew smiled and waved before they went inside. /ih-kwip-muhnt/ The tools, cameras, or machines needed for a special activity. Example: Astronauts need special equipment to breathe in space. /awr-bit/ The circular path an object takes as it moves around a planet or moon. Example: The satellite is in orbit around the Earth. /sahyt/ Something that you see, especially something amazing or beautiful. Example: The bright stars were a beautiful sight in the dark night. The famous space agency NASA has shared thousands of wonderful new photos from space. The photos were taken during a special spaceflight called Artemis II. The flight started on April 1 and ended on April 10, 2026. Four brave astronauts traveled in a spacecraft around the moon. While they were flying, the crew used their high-tech equipment to take 12,217 amazing pictures! These are the first pictures taken by humans traveling far beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years. The photos show incredible views of the gray moon with its deep craters. They also show a bright, beautiful crescent Earth glowing against the dark sky. You can even see the planet Venus in the corner of one picture! The commander of the mission said they saw sights that no human has ever seen before. Now, anyone can look at these beautiful pictures on a special NASA website. Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Which space agency released the new photos from space? What was the name of the spaceflight mission? How many photos did the astronauts take during their journey? What objects in space can you see in the new photographs? Why are these photos so special for history? If you were an astronaut, what would you want to take a picture of? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Word Bank: agency, flight, crew, equipment, orbit, sights The space (1)_______ NASA has shared thousands of wonderful new photos from space. The photos were taken during a historic space (2)_______ called Artemis II. The space (3)_______ used their cameras and special tools to take 12,217 pictures! These are the first pictures taken by humans traveling far beyond low Earth (4)_______ in 50 years. The pictures show a beautiful crescent Earth and other amazing (5)_______ in the dark sky. The astronauts sat inside their capsule with all their technical (6)_______ to capture the view. UNDERSTANDING Part 1: True/False statements The Artemis II spaceflight lasted for two full months. _____ The astronauts took more than 12,000 photos during the mission. _____ These are the first photos from beyond low Earth orbit in over 50 years. _____ The photographs only show the inside of the spacecraft. _____ You can see the planet Venus in one of the released images. _____ Part 2: Put in Order A. NASA uploads all 12,217 images to a public website for the world to see. _____ B. The Artemis II rocket lifts off from Earth with four astronauts inside. _____ C. The crew uses their cameras to capture sights no human has ever seen before. _____ D. The spacecraft lands safely back on Earth with all the photography equipment. _____ LANGUAGE Agency Flight Crew Equipment Orbit Sight A. Something amazing or beautiful that you see B. The path an object takes around a planet or moon C. A government department that does a specific job D. A group of people working together on a craft E. A journey made through the air or outer space F. Tools or machines needed for a specific task USE IT BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Fill in the Gaps: 1. agency, 2. flight, 3. crew, 4. orbit, 5. sights, 6. equipment Understanding (Part 1): 1. False, 2. True, 3. True, 4. False, 5. True Understanding (Part 2): D, A, B, C Language: 1-C, 2-E, 3-D, 4-F, 5-B, 6-A BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Sports & Travel Next Messi, Mbappé & Haaland Have World Cup Wins 22 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A football player scores three goals in one game. b) A famous referee retires from international football. c) A team wins the tournament without scoring any goals. Ask: (1) Who is your favourite football player and why do you like them? (2) Have you ever watched a World Cup match on television? VOCABULARY matches (noun) champions (noun) hat-trick (noun) history (noun) famous (adjective) fantastic (adjective) Definition: Games or contests in sports. Example Sentence: The team played three matches this week. Definition: Winners of a big competition or tournament. Example Sentence: Argentina are the world champions. Definition: Three goals scored by one player in a single game. Example Sentence: Messi scored a brilliant hat-trick. Definition: All the things that happened in the past. Example Sentence: He is the best player in football history. Definition: Known by many people around the world. Example Sentence: The famous players scored many goals. Definition: Extremely good or wonderful. Example Sentence: It was a fantastic start for the team. The men's football World Cup has started! Fans are very happy because there are many goals. Three famous football stars played brilliantly in their first matches. They are Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Lionel Messi plays for Argentina. Argentina are the world champions. Messi is thirty-eight years old, but he scored three goals in one game against Algeria. This is called a hat-trick! He has now scored sixteen World Cup goals. Kylian Mbappé plays for France. France played against Senegal. Mbappé scored two goals in the second half. He is now France's top goalscorer in history! France won the match three-one. Erling Haaland plays for Norway. This was Haaland's first-ever World Cup match. He was excited to play against Iraq. Haaland scored two goals and helped Norway win four-one. It is a fantastic start for these amazing players! Listen 00:00 / 00:53 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Why do you think people love watching the World Cup so much? (2) How would you celebrate if you scored a goal in a football match? (3) Do you prefer playing sports or watching them on television? (4) What makes a football player become famous? (5) Is it important for a football team to work together to win? (6) If you could meet Messi, Mbappé or Haaland, who would you choose? 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: champions hat-trick history matches The men's football World Cup has started! Fans are very happy because there are many goals. Three famous football stars played brilliantly in their first _______(1). They are Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland. Lionel Messi plays for Argentina. Argentina are the world _______(2). Messi is thirty-eight years old, but he scored three goals in one game against Algeria. This is called a _______(3)! He has now scored sixteen World Cup goals. Kylian Mbappé plays for France. France played against Senegal. Mbappé scored two goals in the second half. He is now France's top goalscorer in _______(4)! France won the match three-one. Erling Haaland plays for Norway. This was Haaland's first-ever World Cup match. He was excited to play against Iraq. Haaland scored two goals and helped Norway win four-one. It is a fantastic start for these amazing players! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this news story? a) Norway won the World Cup trophy for the first time in history. b) Famous football stars made a winning start with great goals at the World Cup. c) Lionel Messi decided to stop playing football at thirty-eight years old. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick against Algeria. T/F (2) France lost their opening match against Senegal. T/F (3) Erling Haaland scored two goals on his World Cup debut. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3: a) Erling Haaland helps Norway achieve a four-one victory over Iraq. b) Lionel Messi scores three goals to secure a winning start for Argentina. c) Kylian Mbappé scores twice in the second half to make history for France. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) champions (2) matches (3) hat-trick (4) history a) Three goals scored by one player in a single game. b) Winners of a big competition or tournament. c) All the things that happened in the past. d) Games or contests in sports. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The football fans are all _______ because their favourite team won the big match. a) history b) celebrating c) matches (2) Scoring three goals in a single game is a _______ achievement for any striker. a) fantastic b) champions c) debut Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) A) World Cup B) started C) has D) the men's E) football (2) A) scored B) goals C) Messi D) three E) brilliant BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) matches (2) champions (3) hat-trick (4) history Section 2: Main Idea Correct Answer: b Section 3: True or False (1) True (2) False (3) True Section 4: Put Events in Order Correct Order: 1: b, 2: c, 3: a Section 5: Vocab Match (1) b (2) d (3) a (4) c Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) b (2) a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) D-E-A-C-B (The men's football World Cup has started) (2) C-A-D-E-B (Messi scored three brilliant goals) BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS World Next Mount Everest’s Busiest Day 31 May 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) 274 people climbed to the top of a big mountain in one day. b) A group of climbers found a box of gold on a mountain. c) The tallest mountain in the world is getting shorter. Ask: (1) Do you like to climb trees or hills? (2) Would you like to visit a very cold place? VOCABULARY top (noun) mountain (noun) record (noun) climber (noun) reach (verb) tɒp the highest part of something Example: It took a long time to climb to the top of the hill. ˈmaʊntɪn a very high hill, often with rocks and snow Example: Mount Everest is a very famous mountain. ˈrɛkərd the best or highest thing that has ever happened Example: He ran very fast and broke the world record. ˈklaɪmər a person who goes up mountains or rocks Example: The climber used a rope to stay safe. riːtʃ to get to a place Example: We hope to reach the park before the sun goes down. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. Many people want to climb it. On May 19, 2026, a new record happened. 274 climbers reached the top of the mountain in just one day. This is very special. The previous record was 212 people in 2023. The weather was very good that day. The sun was out, and there was not much wind. This made it easier for people to climb safely. However, it was also very busy. Climbers had to wait in long lines on the snow. Climbing Mount Everest is difficult. It is very cold, and there is not much air. These people are very brave. Nepal's government is happy about the record, but they also want to keep everyone safe. It is a big day for history. Listen 00:00 / 00:40 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world. 2. How many people reached the top on May 19, 2026? 3. Why was the weather important for the climbers? 4. Is it a good idea for many people to climb a mountain at the same time? 5. Would you like to climb a big mountain? Why or why not? 6. How do you feel when it is very cold 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 1. LISTEN AND FILL GAPS Word Bank: climbers / mountain / reach / record / top Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below: Mount Everest is the tallest (1) _______ in the world. Many people want to climb it. On May 19, 2026, a new (2) _______ happened. 274 (3) _______ reached the (4) _______ of the mountain in just one day. This is very special. The previous record was 212 people in 2023. The weather was very good that day. The sun was out, and there was not much wind. This made it easier for people to (5) _______ the peak safely. 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: 274 climbers reached the top of Mount Everest in one day, which is a new record. Nepal's government wants to build a new road to the top of the mountain. A small group of people found a new mountain that is taller than Mount Everest. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE Mount Everest is the shortest mountain in the world. T / F 274 people reached the top on May 19, 2026. T / F The previous record was from the year 2010. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] 212 people reached the summit in 2023. [ ] A new record was set in May 2026. [ ] Many people waited in long lines to reach the top. LANGUAGE Match each vocabulary word with a definition: 1. Top 2. Mountain 3. Record 4. Reach a) A very high hill with rocks. b) To get to a place. c) The highest part of something. d) The best or highest level ever. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: Many people want to climb Mount Everest ________ it is the tallest mountain. because / but / so The weather was good, ________ 274 people reached the top. because / but / so 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE A. tallest B. Everest C. is D. the E. mountain. A. set B. They C. new D. a E. record. BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Warm Up Think Ahead: a. The article focuses on the historical day when 274 people reached the summit. Listening (1) mountain (2) record (3) climbers (4) top (5) reach Main Idea 274 climbers reached the top of Mount Everest in one day, which is a new record. True or False False. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. True. The article confirms 274 climbers reached the top on May 19, 2026. False. The previous record was from 2023. Put Events in Order 212 people reached the summit in 2023. A new record was set in May 2026. Many people waited in long lines to reach the top. Vocab Match c a d b Discussion Builder because so Sentence Unscramble Everest is the tallest mountain. They set a new record. BACK TO TOP

< KIDS NEWS Sports & Travel Next Back-to-Back Champions: PSG 1 Jun 2026 Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A soccer team won a very big trophy. b) A group of fans built a new stadium out of wood. c) The game of soccer is now played with two balls at once. Ask: (1) Do you like playing soccer? (2) What is your favorite sports team? VOCABULARY win (verb) team (noun) fan (noun) ball (noun) happy (adjective) to be the best in a game or race Example: I hope our team can win the game today. a group of people playing a sport together Example: My soccer team has eleven players. a person who likes a team or a player very much Example: The fan wore a red shirt to support the team. a round object used in a game Example: Kick the ball into the net to score a goal. feeling good or glad Example: The players are very happy after they win. A big soccer game happened on Saturday! Two famous teams played. One was PSG from France. The other was Arsenal from England. It was a very close game. At first, Arsenal scored a goal. Their fans were very happy . Then, PSG scored a goal too. The score was 1-1. The players used the ball to run and kick for a long time. In the end, the teams had to take special kicks. This is called a penalty shootout. PSG was the best team that night. They did not lose. PSG was the big win ner of the trophy. Every fan in Paris is celebrating today! Listen 00:00 / 00:37 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Which two teams played the big game? 2. What was the score before the special kicks? 3. Who won the trophy in the end? 4. How do you feel when your favorite team wins? 5. Is soccer more fun to watch or to play? 6. Why do fans wear the same colors as their team? 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 1. LISTEN AND FILL GAPS Word Bank: win / team / fan / ball / happy Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below: A big soccer game happened on Saturday! Two famous teams played. One was PSG from France. The other was Arsenal from England. At first, Arsenal scored a goal. Their fans were very (1) _______. Then, PSG scored a goal too. The score was 1-1. The players used the (2) _______ to run and kick for a long time. In the end, PSG was the best (3) _______ that night. They did not lose. PSG was the big (4) _______ner of the trophy. Every (5) _______ in Paris is celebrating today! 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: PSG beat Arsenal in a big soccer game to win a trophy. Arsenal and PSG decided to join together and become one big team. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE The game was between PSG and Arsenal. T / F Arsenal won the trophy in the end. T / F The score was 1-1 after the normal game. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] PSG wins the game on penalties. [ ] Kai Havertz scores an early goal for Arsenal. [ ] Ousmane Dembélé scores a goal for PSG. LANGUAGE Match each vocabulary word with a definition: Win ___ Team ___ Fan ___ Ball ___ a) A group of players. b) A round object for games. c) To be the best in a game. d) Someone who likes a team. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: 1. PSG won the game ________ they were very good at penalties. Channels TV because / but / so 2. Arsenal played well, ________ they did not win the trophy. Philstar.com because / but / so 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE A. won B. The C. trophy. D. team E. the A. fans B. many C. are D. There E. happy. BACK TO TOP SHOW ANSWERS ANSWER KEY Think Ahead: a. The article focuses on the Champions League trophy won by PSG. Listening (1) happy, (2) ball, (3) team, (4) win, (5) fan. Main Idea PSG beat Arsenal in a big soccer game to win a trophy. True or False 1. True. 2. False. PSG won the trophy. 3. True. Put Events in Order 1. Kai Havertz scores an early goal for Arsenal. 2. Ousmane Dembélé scores a goal for PSG. 3. PSG wins the game on penalties. Vocab Match 1. c 2. a 3. d 4. b Discussion Builder 1. because, 2. but. Sentence Unscramble 1. The team won the trophy. 2. There are many happy fans. BACK TO TOP