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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 Sports & Travel Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 26 Jun 2026 Rescue Dog Osito Steals Hearts at the World Cup Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A dog wearing football shoes b) A dog riding a cargo bicycle c) A dog playing as a goalkeeper Ask: (1) Do you think animals can enjoy sports events? (2) What is your favourite type of pet? VOCABULARY mascot (noun) bicycle (noun) national (adjective) companion (noun) smile (noun) famous (adjective) An animal or person that brings good luck. The dog is the team mascot. A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal. He rides a big bicycle. Related to a whole country. He wears the national shirt. A friend who spends time with you. The dog is his daily companion. A happy expression on your face. He has a big smile. Known by many people. The dog is famous on the internet. Meet Osito. He is a small rescue dog from Mexico City. Osito is eight years old. He is a very special poodle mix. He is now a famous mascot for the World Cup football games. Osito travels everywhere on a big cargo bicycle. His owner is Jorge Rangel. Jorge is fifty years old. Jorge delivers household products every day. Osito sits in the back of the bicycle. He wears a green national football jersey. He also wears cool sunglasses and a little cap. Many football fans love him. They stop to take photos with the dog. Children run to see him because he sits very still. Some people think he is a toy. Osito is a great companion for Jorge. They are best friends. Osito brings a big smile to everyone in the city. Listen 00:00 / 00:55 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you have a pet dog or cat at home? 2. What is the name of your favourite animal? 3. Do you like watching football matches on television? 4. Would you like to ride a cargo bicycle through a big city? 5. Why do you think people smile when they see Osito? 6. How can a pet help someone feel happier during a difficult time? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: famous, bicycle, national, companion Meet Osito. He is a small rescue dog from Mexico City. Osito is eight years old. He is a very special poodle mix. He is now a _______(1) mascot for the World Cup football games. Osito travels everywhere on a big cargo _______(2) . His owner is Jorge Rangel. Jorge is fifty years old. Jorge delivers household products every day. Osito sits in the back of the bicycle. He wears a green _______(3) football jersey. He also wears cool sunglasses and a little cap. Many football fans love him. They stop to take photos with the dog. Children run to see him because he sits very still. Some people think he is a toy. Osito is a great _______(4) for Jorge. They are best friends. Osito brings a big smile to everyone in the city. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the story. a) A rescue dog becomes a famous World Cup fan on a bicycle. b) A man buys a new bicycle to ride around Mexico City. c) Football players learn how to ride bicycles with dogs. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Osito is an eight-year-old dog. T/F 2. Jorge Rangel plays football for the national team. T/F 3. Osito wears sunglasses and a national jersey. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3. A) Jorge puts Osito on his bicycle and starts riding around the city. B) Osito goes to the World Cup match and becomes a viral sensation. C) Jorge adopts Osito during a difficult time in his life. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. mascot 2. smile 3. famous 4. bicycle Match the words on the left with their correct definitions on the right. a) Known by a lot of people everywhere. b) A happy facial expression that shows joy. c) A two-wheeled vehicle that you pedal with your feet. d) A person or animal thought to bring good luck to a team. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct option to complete the conversation. 1. Student A: Do you think dogs make good companions? Student B: Yes, because they are very _______ and friendly. a) loud b) loyal c) scary d) angry 2. Student A: Would you like to dress up your pet in a jersey? Student B: No, I think my cat would feel very _______ in clothes. a) happy b) excited c) uncomfortable d) proud Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make correct sentences. 1. A) a / B) dog / C) famous / D) is / E) Osito 2. A) bicycle / B) rides / C) on / D) a / E) he SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up: Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps famous bicycle national companion Section 2: Main Idea: a Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order C A B Section 5: Vocab Match d b a c Section 6: Discussion Builder b c Section 7: Sentence Unscramble E - D - A - C - B (Osito is a famous dog.) E - B - C - D - A (He rides on a bicycle.) BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Education Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 25 Aug 2026 Iran War Forcing Families to Choose Between School and Survival Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Children ride in small wooden boats to reach their lake school. b) Students travel to class using an electric train on tracks. c) A school builds a new highway across the water. Ask: (1) How do you travel to school every morning? (2) Why does expensive fuel make daily travel difficult for families? VOCABULARY afford (/əˈfɔːd/ , verb) Meaning: To have enough money to pay for something. Example: Some poor families cannot afford expensive boat trips. capsize (/kæpˈsaɪz/ , verb) Meaning: To turn over in the water by accident. Example: Parents fear the small boat might capsize in heavy rain. floating (/ˈfləʊ.tɪŋ/ , adjective) Meaning: Staying or moving on top of water without sinking. Example: The children live in a floating village on the lake. fuel (/ˈfjuː.əl/ , noun) Meaning: Liquid like petrol used to power boat engines and cars. Example: The price of boat fuel went up this year. lake (/leɪk/ , noun) Meaning: A large area of fresh water surrounded by land. Example: Tonle Sap is a very big lake in Southeast Asia. remote (/rɪˈməʊt/ , adjective) Meaning: Far away from cities and difficult to reach. Example: Teachers travel far to reach remote lake villages. Many children in Cambodia live on Tonle Sap Lake. This is a very large freshwater lake in Southeast Asia. People live in floating wooden houses on the water. Children must travel to school by boat every morning. Thirteen-year-old Sou Sreynich lives in a floating village. She wants to become a school teacher one day. However, her family faces a big challenge. Global news and conflicts far away have made engine fuel very expensive. It costs much more money for boats to move across the water now. Because petrol costs have risen, some poor families cannot afford to send their children to class every day. Sreynich sometimes misses school to help her family collect firewood. School books and paper are also more expensive now. Charities are trying to help these remote villages. Teachers hope all children can return to class soon. Listen 00:00 / 00:52 Share Lesson Students board school boats to return to their homes in a floating village on Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake on Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Anton L. Delgado) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. How do students on Tonle Sap Lake go to school every morning? 2. Why did boat travel become more expensive for families recently? 3. What job does thirteen-year-old Sou Sreynich want to have in the future? 4. Why is it important for children to attend school every day? 5. How can school charities help poor families who live near lakes? 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: afford, floating, fuel, lake Many children in Cambodia live on Tonle Sap ______(1). This is a very large freshwater body of water. People live in ______(2) wooden houses on the water. Children must travel to school by boat every morning. Thirteen-year-old Sou Sreynich lives in a village on the water. She wants to become a school teacher one day. However, her family faces a big challenge. Global news and conflicts far away have made engine ______(3) very expensive. It costs much more money for boats to move across the water now. Because petrol costs have risen, some poor families cannot ______(4) to send their children to class every day. Sreynich sometimes misses school to help her family collect firewood. School books and paper are also more expensive now. Charities are trying to help these villages. Teachers hope all children can return to class soon. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this news article? a) Children in Cambodia are learning how to build new wooden boats. b) Rising fuel prices make it harder for lake children to travel to school. c) Tonle Sap Lake is drying up because of warm summer weather. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Tonle Sap Lake is located in Southeast Asia. T/F 2. Sou Sreynich wants to become a boat captain when she grows up. T/F 3. Higher fuel prices make boat travel to school more expensive. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in order from 1 to 3: [ ] Global fuel prices increase, making petrol more expensive for boat engines. [ ] Children travel across Tonle Sap Lake by boat to attend daily lessons. [ ] Some poor families struggle to afford boat trips and miss school days. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. afford 2. capsize 3. floating 4. fuel 5. lake a) stay on top of water b) liquid petrol for engine power c) have enough money to buy d) turn over in deep water e) a large body of fresh water USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. When boat petrol becomes very expensive, families must _______ how much money to spend on travel. a) decide b) destroy c) capsize 2. Teachers want every child to stay in school so they can _______ good skills for the future. a) float b) learn c) skip Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. Put the parts in order (A-E): A) by boat / B) travel to school / C) Many children / D) every morning / E) in Cambodia 2. Put the parts in order (A-E): A) petrol prices / B) make boat rides / C) Higher / D) more expensive / E) for families SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Answer Key - A1 Level Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps 1. lake 2. floating 3. fuel 4. afford Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True or False 1. T 2. F 3. T Section 4: Put Events in Order Order: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match 1. c 2. d 3. a 4. b 5. e Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. a 2. b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. C, E, B, A, D (Many children in Cambodia travel to school by boat every morning.) 2. C, A, B, D, E (Higher petrol prices make boat rides more expensive for families.) Section 8: Discussion Questions (Open teacher-led conversation based on student thoughts.) 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. Listen 00:00 / 00:53 Share Lesson Images of the fish attempting the climb (Credit: P. Kiwele Mutambala et al., Scientific Reports, 2026 under CC-BY-4.0) 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 19 Jul 2026 Ephesus: The ancient city of Ephesus is a UNESCO World Heritage site in western Turkey’s İzmir Province. Orhan Fatih Dogan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images The Magic of Ancient Ephesus: Exploring History Under the Stars Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) An old city in Turkey with a large library b) A modern theme park with rollercoasters c) A deep ocean cave filled with treasure Ask: (1) Do you like visiting old buildings? (2) What can we learn from history? VOCABULARY ancient (adjective) city (noun) famous (adjective) stones (noun) beautiful (adjective) theatre (noun) very old; from a long time ago. Example: The family visited an ancient castle during their holiday. a large and important town where many people live. Example: London is a big city with lots of traffic. known by many people in different places. Example: The actor is famous all around the world. hard, solid pieces of rock found in the ground. Example: Children like to throw small stones into the river. very pretty or pleasing to look at. Example: The garden is full of beautiful red flowers. a large building or outdoor area for shows and plays. Example: We went to the modern theatre to see a musical. Ephesus is an ancient city in Turkey. Many thousands of years ago, a lot of people lived there. Today, it is a very famous place because it is still standing. Visitors from all over the world travel to see the big buildings. Walking on the old streets makes you feel like a time traveller. The streets are made of white marble stones. One of the most beautiful buildings is the old library. It has tall walls and pretty stone carvings. There is also a huge ancient theatre where people watched shows in the past. It can hold thousands of people. Today, scientists are still working hard to find more secrets hidden under the ground. Visitors can walk around the old streets at night now too. The special lights make the old city look magical under the stars. Listen 00:00 / 00:53 Share Lesson Great Theater: This 19th-century engraving shows how the city's ampitheater might have looked in Roman times. Design Pics Inc/Shutterstock DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to visit Ephesus? Why or why not? 2. What do you think is hidden under the ground in old cities? 3. Do you prefer visiting big modern cities or old historic places? 4. Why do people like to see things under the stars at night? 5. What is the oldest object or building in your hometown? 6. If you were a time traveller, which century would you visit? 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: ancient, famous, stones, theatre Ephesus is an _______(1) city in Turkey. Many thousands of years ago, a lot of people lived there. Today, it is a very _______(2) place because it is still standing. Visitors from all over the world travel to see the big buildings. Walking on the old streets makes you feel like a time traveller. The streets are made of white marble _______(3). One of the most beautiful buildings is the old library. It has tall walls and pretty stone carvings. There is also a huge ancient _______(4) where people watched shows in the past. It can hold thousands of people. Today, scientists are still working hard to find more secrets hidden under the ground. Visitors can walk around the old streets at night now too. The special lights make the old city look magical under the stars. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) A guide on how to build a library with white marble b) An introduction to the ancient city of Ephesus in Turkey c) A story about how modern actors perform in theatres UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Ephesus is a brand new city built last year. T/F 2. The streets of the city are made of white marble stones. T/F 3. People can now visit the old city at night with special lights. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order a) Scientists find more secrets under the ground. b) A lot of people lived in the city of Ephesus thousands of years ago. c) Today, modern visitors travel from all over the world to see the ruins. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. ancient 2. famous 3. beautiful 4. city a. very old b. a large town c. very pretty d. known by many people USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think visiting an ancient city sounds very _______ because I love history. a) boring b) exciting c) scary d) painful 2. If I travel to Turkey, I want to see the famous library and take many _______. a) showers b) photos c) naps d) meals Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A-Ephesus B-is C-an D-ancient E-city 2. A-The B-streets C-are D-very E-beautiful SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1 Answers: (1) ancient (2) famous (3) stones (4) theatre Section 2 Answer: b Section 3 Answers: False True True Section 4 Answers: b, c, a Section 5 Answers: 1-a, 2-d, 3-c, 4-b Section 6 Answers: 1-b, 2-b Section 7 Answers: Ephesus is an ancient city. The streets are very beautiful. Section 8 Answers: 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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 13 Aug 2026 (Credit: Barbara Noe Kennedy) Walking Safaris in Zambia Offer a Quiet Way to See Wildlife Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Visitors riding in helicopters b) Visitors walking through nature with a guide c) Visitors staying inside a museum Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a wild animal up close? (2) Would you like to go on a walking trip in nature? VOCABULARY safari (noun) /səˈfɑː.ri/ guide (noun) /ɡaɪd/ track (verb) /træk/ nature (noun) /ˈneɪ.tʃə/ quiet (adjective) /ˈkwaɪ.ət/ footprint (noun) /ˈfʊt.prɪnt/ a trip to see wild animals in nature Example: The family went on an exciting safari in Africa. a person who shows visitors the way safely Example: Our guide showed us where the lions live. to follow marks or signs made by an animal Example: We can track the elephant in the soft dirt. plants, animals, and the world outdoors Example: It is peaceful to walk in nature. making very little noise Example: Please stay quiet so the birds do not fly away. a mark made by a foot on the ground Example: I saw a big lion footprint in the mud. Zambia is a country in Africa. It is famous for its special wildlife safaris. Many visitors go to South Luangwa National Park. In most places, people ride in large trucks to look at wild animals. However, in Zambia, people like to go on a walking safari. This means they walk through the bushes with an expert guide. Walking through the park is very exciting. The trained guide teaches visitors how to track big animals safely. You can look for footprints in the dirt. You can see big elephants, tall giraffes, and sleeping lions. Walking lets you feel close to nature. Everyone stays quiet so they do not scare the animals. The guide carries safety tools and knows the park well. Walking safaris started in Zambia many years ago. Today, children and families visit to learn about nature protection. It is a wonderful way to see Africa's amazing wild animals on foot. Listen 00:00 / 01:02 Share Lesson White rhinos are slowly returning to Zambia, thanks in part to slow tourism (Credit: Barbara Noe Kennedy) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to go on a walking safari in Zambia? Why or why not? 2. What wild animals would you like to see on foot? 3. Why is it important to have a guide when walking in a forest or park? 4. What is your favourite wild animal? 5. How can children help protect nature and animals? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: footprints, guide, safaris, track Zambia is a country in Africa. It is famous for its special wildlife _______(1). Many visitors go to South Luangwa National Park. In most places, people ride in large trucks to look at wild animals. However, in Zambia, people like to go on a walking safari. This means they walk through the bushes with an expert _______(2). Walking through the park is very exciting. The trained guide teaches visitors how to _______(3) big animals safely. You can look for _______(4) in the dirt. You can see big elephants, tall giraffes, and sleeping lions. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) People only visit Zambia to ride in big trucks. b) Zambia is famous for guided walking safaris in nature. c) Wild animals in Zambia prefer to live in cities. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) South Luangwa National Park is located in Zambia. T/F (2) Visitors go on walking safaris without a guide. T/F (3) Staying quiet helps prevent scaring the wild animals. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order (1-3): [ ] Visitors look for animal footprints in the dirt. [ ] Visitors meet their expert guide before walking into the park. [ ] Visitors learn about nature protection at the end of their visit LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. safari 2. guide 3. rhino 4. footprint 5. protect a) A large animal with thick skin and horns. b) A mark left in the dirt by a foot. c) To keep animals safe from danger. d) A trip to look at wild animals. e) A person who shows visitors where to walk. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) When walking in the park, visitors must stay _______ and follow the guide. a) noisy b) quiet c) fast (2) The guide shows visitors how to spot animal _______ in the dirt. a) trucks b) footprints c) houses Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) A - Zambia / B - for / C - is / D - walking safaris / E - famous (2) A - Guides / B - track / C - how to / D - teach visitors / E - animals SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) safaris (2) guide (3) track (4) footprints Section 2: Main Idea b) Zambia is famous for guided walking safaris in nature. Section 3: True or False (1) True (2) False (3) True Section 4: Put Events in Order [2] Visitors look for animal footprints in the dirt. [1] Visitors meet their expert guide before walking into the park. [3] Visitors learn about nature protection at the end of their visit. Section 5: Vocab Match 1 - c 2 - b 3 - e 4 - d 5 - a Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) b (2) b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) A - C - E - B - D (Zambia is famous for walking safaris) (2) A - D - C - B - E (Guides teach visitors how to track animals) Section 8: Discussion Questions (1) Zambia is famous for walking safaris. (2) Visitors can see elephants, giraffes, and lions. (3) They stay quiet so they do not scare the animals. (4) Answers will vary (e.g. Walking allows you to feel closer to nature). (5) Protecting animals keeps natural habitats safe for the future. 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. 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: ________________________________ 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 Sports & Travel Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 22 Jun 2026 Messi, Mbappé & Haaland Have World Cup Wins 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 SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP 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 Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! 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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 Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 19 Aug 2026 Photos courtesy of Gino Lucas. SB19 Honours Filipino Culture on the Global Stage at Lollapalooza 2026 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A P-pop band wearing traditional Filipino decorations b) A choir singing in a museum c) A sports team playing football in Chicago Ask: (1) Do you like listening to music bands from other countries? (2) What kind of clothes do you like to wear to special events? VOCABULARY band (noun) stage (noun) outfit (noun) special (adjective) proud (adjective) honour (verb) A group of musicians who play music together. Example: SB19 is a famous music band from the Philippines. A raised floor where artists perform. Example: The singer danced on the large stage. A set of clothes that you wear together. Example: Each boy wore a colourful outfit for the concert. Different from usual and very important. Example: They wore special clothes from their home country. Feeling very happy about something you or your people did. Example: The fans felt proud when the group sang. To show great respect for a group or tradition. Example: The artists honour their culture with their music. SB19 is a famous P-pop band from the Philippines. The group has five members: Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin. Recently, SB19 travelled to Chicago in the United States to perform at a big music festival called Lollapalooza 2026. They made history because they were the first all-Filipino group to sing on this famous stage. The band wanted to show their culture to people around the world. They wore special clothes for their show. Their outfits were made of dark leather and denim. A fashion designer added special metal buttons from the Ifugao region of the Philippines to their jackets. Member Justin wore a traditional metal symbol on his blazer. SB19 sang popular songs like GENTO and CRIMZONE. Thousands of people watched them dance and sing with great energy. Teen Vogue magazine praised their colourful style and called them some of the best-dressed stars at the festival. SB19 felt happy to honour their home country on a global stage. Listen 00:00 / 01:01 Share Lesson Photos courtesy of Gino Lucas. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What is your favourite type of music to listen to? 2. Why do you think it is important for artists to share their culture? 3. If you were a singer, what kind of outfit would you wear on stage? 4. Have you ever watched a big music festival on television or online? 5. What is one traditional item or clothing style from 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: band, honour, outfits, stage SB19 is a famous P-pop _______(1) from the Philippines. The group has five members: Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin. Recently, SB19 travelled to Chicago in the United States to perform at a big music festival called Lollapalooza 2026. They made history because they were the first all-Filipino group to sing on this famous _______(2). The band wanted to show their culture to people around the world. They wore special clothes for their show. Their _______(3) were made of dark leather and denim. A fashion designer added special metal buttons from the Ifugao region of the Philippines to their jackets. Member Justin wore a traditional metal symbol on his blazer. SB19 sang popular songs like GENTO and CRIMZONE. Thousands of people watched them dance and sing with great energy. Teen Vogue magazine praised their colourful style and called them some of the best-dressed stars at the festival. SB19 felt happy to _______(4) their home country on a global stage. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the article? a) SB19 taught people in Chicago how to design leather jackets. b) SB19 performed at a major festival in Chicago and celebrated their Filipino heritage with special outfits. c) Teen Vogue hosted a music concert for bands from around the world. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. SB19 was the first all-Filipino group to perform at Lollapalooza. T/F 2. The band members wore simple white t-shirts and shorts for their show. T/F 3. Teen Vogue praised the band for their stylish outfits. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in order from 1 to 3: a) Teen Vogue named SB19 among the best-dressed celebrities at the festival. b) SB19 travelled to Chicago to perform at Lollapalooza 2026. c) A fashion designer added traditional Ifugao brass buttons to their jackets. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. band 2. stage 3. outfit 4. proud 5. honour a) Feeling very happy about your culture or achievements b) A set of clothes worn together for an event c) A group of musicians who play music together d) To show respect for a tradition or country e) A raised platform where musicians perform USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. Many artists wear special clothes on stage to _______ their local culture and traditions. a) honour b) forget c) hide 2. Performing on a global _______ gives singers the chance to reach new international fans. a) stage b) chair c) kitchen Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the parts in order (A-E): 1. A) on stage B) wore C) The band D) special outfits E) in Chicago 2. A) their culture B) to show C) SB19 wanted D) to the world E) through fashion SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps band stage outfits honour Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order b (SB19 travelled to Chicago to perform at Lollapalooza 2026.) c (A fashion designer added traditional Ifugao brass buttons to their jackets.) a (Teen Vogue named SB19 among the best-dressed celebrities at the festival.) Section 5: Vocab Match 1 - c 2 - e 3 - b 4 - a 5 - d Section 6: Discussion Builder a a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble C-B-D-A-E (The band wore special outfits on stage in Chicago.) C-B-A-E-D (SB19 wanted to show their culture through fashion to the world.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Open-ended student responses. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 30 May 2026 Eid-al-Adha: What it is & how is it celebrated? Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP a) Children go to school during the big holiday. b) Families eat a special meal together. c) People stay inside and do not talk. Ask: (1) What is your favorite holiday? (2) Do you like to eat special food with your family? VOCABULARY celebrate (verb) prayer (noun) share (verb) gift (noun) poor (adjective) ˈsɛləˌbreɪt to do something special for an important day Example: We celebrate my birthday with a big cake and balloons. ˈprɛər the words people say when they speak to God Example: Many people say a quiet prayer before they go to sleep. ʃɛər to give some of what you have to other people Example: I like to share my toys with my little brother. ɡɪft something you give to someone to make them happy Example: My mom gave me a beautiful gift for the holiday. pʊər having very little money or food Example: We give clothes to poor people to help them. Muslims celebrate a big holiday this week. It is called Eid al-Adha. It started on May 27, 2026. Many people call it the "Festival of Sacrifice." It is a time to be with family and friends. Families go to the mosque for a special morning prayer. They wear their best new clothes and say hello to everyone. After prayer, they eat a big meal together at home. Charity is very important during Eid. Many families give meat or money to people who are poor. This helps everyone enjoy the holiday. Eid also happens at the end of the Hajj. This is a special journey to the city of Mecca. Many people from all over the world travel there. Eid is a happy time to remember faith and kindness. Children often get small gifts or money from their parents. Listen 00:00 / 00:42 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. When did Eid al-Adha start in 2026? 2. What do families do on the morning of the holiday? 3. Why do people give money or food to others? 4. Do you wear special clothes for holidays? 5. Would you like to travel to a special city for a holiday? 6. How do you feel when you get a gift? 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: share / celebrate / gift / poor / prayer Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below: Muslims (1) __________ a big holiday this week. It is called Eid al-Adha. It started on May 27, 2026. Many people call it the "Festival of Sacrifice." It is a time to be with family and friends. Families go to the mosque for a special morning (2) ________. They wear their best new clothes and say hello to everyone. After prayer, they eat a big meal together at home. Charity is very important during Eid. Many families (3) _______ meat or money with people who are (4) _______. This helps everyone enjoy the holiday. Eid also happens at the end of the Hajj. This is a special journey to the city of Mecca. Eid is a happy time to remember faith and kindness. Children often get a small (5) ______ from their parents. 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: 1. Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha by praying, eating together, and helping others. 2. The city of Mecca is very busy during the month of January every year. 3. Families in Saudi Arabia buy new clothes every week for the Hajj journey. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE 1. Eid al-Adha is also called the Festival of Sacrifice. T / F 2. People wear their oldest clothes for the morning prayer. T / F 3. Charity is an important part of the Eid holiday. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] Families go to the mosque for a special morning prayer. [ ] People share meat and money with those who are poor. [ ] Families eat a big meal together at home. LANGUAGE 5. VOCAB MATCH Match each vocabulary word with a definition: 1. Celebrate 2. Prayer 3. Share 4. Poor 5. Gift a) Having very little money or food. b) To do something special for a fun day. c) To give some of what you have to others. d) Something you give to make someone happy. e) Words people say when they speak to God. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: 1. Families go to the mosque because / but / so they want to pray together. 2. Eid is a happy holiday, so / but / because children usually get many gifts. 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE 1. A. We B. eat C. meal D. a E. big F. together. 2. A. She B. a C. gave D. gift E. to F. her G. friend. SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Think Ahead: b. Listening (1) celebrate (2) prayer (3) share (4) poor (5) gift Main Idea Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha by praying, eating together, and helping others. True or False True. The first paragraph states it is called the "Festival of Sacrifice." False. The text says people wear their "best new clothes" for prayer. True. The second paragraph confirms charity is very important during Eid. Put Events in Order Families go to the mosque for a special morning prayer. (This happens first in the morning). Families eat a big meal together at home. (This happens after the prayer). People share meat and money with those who are poor. (This happens during the celebrations). Vocab Match b (Celebrate: to do something special for a fun day). e (Prayer: words people say to God). c (Share: to give some of what you have to others). a (Poor: having very little money or food). d (Gift: something you give to make someone happy). Discussion Builder because — This explains the reason for going to the mosque. so — This shows the result of the holiday being a happy time. Sentence Unscramble We eat a big meal together. She gave a gift to her friend. 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 29 Jun 2026 Smart Glasses Used to Cheat in School Exams Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Students using smart watches to draw pictures b) Students using smart glasses to see exam answers c) Students using smart pens to record music Ask: (1) Do you wear glasses to school? (2) Is it good or bad to cheat on a school test? VOCABULARY glasses (noun) cheat (verb) test (noun) answer (noun) camera (noun) clever (adjective) things you wear on your eyes to see better He wears glasses to read books. to do something that is not honest Do not cheat during the school quiz. an exam to find out what you know We have a math test on Friday morning. the correct information for a question She knew the right answer to the question. a machine that takes photos or videos He used his new camera to take a photo. quick at learning and understanding things The clever boy finished his homework quickly. Some students in Asia are using new smart glasses to cheat in school tests. These glasses look like normal glasses, but they have a small camera and a hidden computer inside. When a student looks at a test question, the camera takes a photo. The glasses send the photo to a clever computer program. The program finds the correct answer very quickly. Then, the answer appears inside the glasses. Only the student can see it. Teachers in South Korea and Taiwan caught some students doing this last month. Now, schools are very worried about this high-tech cheating. In China, workers checked the glasses of ten million students before a big exam. Some teachers want to ban all smart devices from the examination hall to keep tests fair for everyone. Listen 00:00 / 00:48 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why do you think some students want to cheat on school tests? 2. How would you feel if someone cheated and got a better score than you? 3. Do you think smart glasses should be banned from all school classrooms? 4. What can teachers do to make sure no one cheats with high-tech devices? 5. If you had smart glasses, what fun things would you use them for outside of school? 6. Why is it important to study hard instead of relying on a computer program? 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: glasses | cheat | test | answer Some students in Asia are using new smart _______(1) to cheat in school tests. These glasses look like normal glasses, but they have a small camera and a hidden computer inside. When a student looks at a _______(2) question, the camera takes a photo. The glasses send the photo to a clever computer program. The program finds the correct _______(3) very quickly. Then, the answer appears inside the glasses. Only the student can see it. Teachers in South Korea and Taiwan caught some students doing this last month. Now, schools are very worried about this high-tech _______(4). In China, workers checked the glasses of ten million students before a big exam. Some teachers want to ban all smart devices from the examination hall to keep tests fair for everyone. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best main idea for the story: a) China has the biggest school exams in the world. b) Students are using smart glasses to cheat on tests, and schools want to stop it. c) Smart glasses are excellent tools for taking beautiful photos of books. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Smart glasses look completely different from normal glasses. T/F 2. Teachers caught students cheating with smart glasses in South Korea and Taiwan. T/F 3. More than ten million students had their glasses checked in China. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in order from 1 to 3: a) The smart glasses send the photo to a clever computer program. b) The student looks at a test question and the camera takes a photo. c) The correct answer appears inside the glasses for the student to see. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match Instructions: Match the word on the left to the correct meaning on the right. Word 1. glasses 2. cheat 3. test 4. camera Definition Choice a) a machine that takes photos or videos b) things you wear on your eyes to help you see c) to do something that is dishonest or against the rules d) an exam that checks what a student knows USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the conversation sentences. 1. If a student decides to _______ during an exam, they will get into a lot of trouble with the headteacher. a) cheat b) glass 2. My grandmother wears beautiful _______ when she reads the morning newspaper. a) cameras b) glasses Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the parts in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. A) glasses B) like C) normal D) look E) eyewear 2. A) camera B) a C) photo D) takes E) the SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: 1) glasses, 2) test, 3) answer, 4) cheat Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1. False, 2. True, 3. True Section 4: 1) b, 2) a, 3) c Section 5: 1 - b, 2 - c, 3 - d, 4 - a Section 6: 1) a, 2) b Section 7: 1) A-D-B-C-E (Glasses look like normal eyewear), 2) E-A-D-B-C (The camera takes a photo) Section 8: 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 16 Jun 2026 Wild Black Bear Caught in Japanese City Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A bear climbs up a tall city tree b) A bear walks around a Japanese city c) A bear runs into a busy toy shop Ask: (1) Do you like wild animals? (2) What should you do if you see a big animal on the street? VOCABULARY bear (n) city (n) close (v) safe (adj) street (n) school (n) a large wild animal with thick fur a very large town where many people live to stop opening or operating something not in danger or likely to be hurt a road in a town or city with houses on it a place where children go to learn A wild black bear walked around a large city in Japan. For four days, local people saw the big animal in many places. It walked near family houses, green parks, and quiet streets. City leaders wanted to keep everyone safe from danger. Because of this, they decided to close all ninety-four primary and middle schools. Children stayed at home with their parents. Many police officers and local hunters searched for the animal. Finally, they found the black bear at a private house. A special doctor used a tranquiliser gun to make the bear sleep safely. Then, the team put the heavy animal into a large cage on a truck. Local families are now very happy and relieved. The streets are safe again, and children can go back to school tomorrow. The dangerous bear adventure is finished. Listen 00:00 / 00:41 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. How would you feel if a wild bear walked on your street? 2. Do you think it was a good idea to close the schools? 3. What is your favourite wild animal? 4. Would you like to work as a helper who protects wild animals? 5. Why do you think the bear came into the big city? 6. How can people stay safe from large animals? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: bear, city, close, streets A wild black _______(1) walked around a large _______(2) in Japan. For four days, local people saw the big animal in many places. It walked near family houses, green parks, and quiet _______(4). City leaders wanted to keep everyone safe from danger. Because of this, they decided to _______(3) all ninety-four primary and middle schools. Children stayed at home with their parents. Many police officers and local hunters searched for the animal. Finally, they found the black bear at a private house. A special doctor used a tranquiliser gun to make the bear sleep safely. Then, the team put the heavy animal into a large cage on a truck. Local families are now very happy and relieved. The streets are safe again, and children can go back to school tomorrow. The dangerous bear adventure is finished. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the story. a) A black bear is caught in a Japanese city after causing school closures. b) Children in Japan learn how to track wild animals in the forest. c) A local zoo buys a new black bear for its animal exhibit. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The black bear was seen in Japan for ten days. T/F 2. All ninety-four primary and middle schools were closed. T/F 3. The bear was caught at a private house. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) A doctor used a tranquiliser gun to make the bear sleep. b) The black bear walked around the city streets for four days. c) City leaders closed ninety-four primary and middle schools. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. bear 2. city 3. close 4. safe a) a large wild animal with thick fur b) a very large town where many people live c) to stop opening or operating something d) not in danger or likely to be hurt USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the conversation. 1. Ben: Did you see the wild _______ on the street yesterday? Amy: Yes, it was very big and scary! a) bird b) bear c) fish 2. Amy: The city leaders decided to _______ our school for safety. Ben: I know, we had to stay home all day. a) close b) open c) paint Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. A) bear B) wild C) walked D) the E) around 2. A) schools B) closed C) they D) the E) municipal SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: 1. bear, 2. city, 3. close, 4. streets Section 2: Answer: a Section 3: 1. False, 2. True, 3. True Section 4: 1. b, 2. c, 3. a Section 5: 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d Section 6: 1. b, 2. a Section 7: 1. D-B-A-C-E, 2. C-B-D-E-A 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 Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 2 Sept 2026 Getty Images from Unsplash Healthy Eating for Teenagers: Why Good Food Matters Now Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Teenagers need good food for energy and health. b) Teenagers should only eat sweets every day. c) Food does not help your body grow. Ask: (1) What is your favourite healthy snack? (2) Do you eat fruits and vegetables every day? VOCABULARY energy (/ˈɛnədʒi/ , noun) Meaning: The power from food that helps you move and play. Example: Fruit gives you energy for football. healthy (/ˈhɛlθi/ , adjective) Meaning: Good for your body and mind. Example: Apples are a healthy snack. strong (/strɒŋ/ , adjective) Meaning: Having powerful muscles and good health. Example: Milk helps your bones stay strong. choice (/tʃɔɪs/ , noun) Meaning: Picking one thing from two or more things. Example: You can make a good choice at lunch. habit (/ˈhæbɪt/ , noun) Meaning: Something you do every day. Example: Eating apples is a great habit. focus (/ˈfəʊkəs/ , verb) Meaning: To give all your attention to something. Example: Good food helps you focus at school. Many teenagers think about food every day. They love pizza, chips, and sweet drinks. However, good food is very important right now. Your body grows fast when you are young. You need energy for school and sports. Eating healthy meals helps your brain. You can focus on your school work better. Fresh fruit and green vegetables give you vitamins. Milk and cheese help your bones stay strong. Water is also the best drink for your body. It is easy to choose bad food. Fast food is cheap and quick. But eating bad food every day makes you feel tired. Small changes can help you today. You can pick an apple instead of sweets. You can drink water with dinner. Good food makes a happy lifestyle. Every healthy choice helps your future. Start your good habit today! Listen 00:00 / 00:48 Share Lesson Image Credit: from Unsplash DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why do teenagers need good food? 2. What happens when you eat bad food every day? 3. Do you prefer apples or sweets? 4. How does healthy food help your brain at school? 5. What drink is best for your body? 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: energy, focus, habit, healthy Many teenagers think about food every day. They love pizza, chips, and sweet drinks. However, good food is very important right now. Your body grows fast when you are young. You need _______(1) for school and sports. Eating _______(2) meals helps your brain. You can _______(3) on your school work better. Fresh fruit and green vegetables give you vitamins. Milk and cheese help your bones stay strong. Water is also the best drink for your body. It is easy to choose bad food. Fast food is cheap and quick. But eating bad food every day makes you feel tired. Small changes can help you today. You can pick an apple instead of sweets. You can drink water with dinner. Good food makes a happy lifestyle. Every choice helps your future. Start your good _______(4) today! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) Fast food is the best meal for sports. b) Teenagers should eat healthy food to grow strong and feel good. c) Water is difficult to drink at school. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Your body grows quickly when you are young. T/F 2. Fast food gives you energy all day and never makes you tired. T/F 3. Milk and cheese help your bones stay strong. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1-3): ( ) Eating fresh fruit gives your body vitamins. ( ) Teenagers choose good habits for their future. ( ) Teenagers think about eating pizza and chips. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. energy 2. healthy 3. strong 4. habit 5. focus a) good for your body b) power to move and play c) to give attention to work d) having powerful muscles e) something you do every day USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) I want to stay healthy, so I eat _______ every morning. a) apples b) chips (2) Drinking water helps me _______ on my homework. a) focus b) sleep Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the sentence: A) food B) Healthy C) strong. D) makes E) you (2) Unscramble the sentence: A) water B) Drink C) day. D) every E) fresh SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps 1. energy 2. healthy 3. focus 4. habit Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True or False 1. T 2. F 3. T Section 4: Put Events in Order 2, 3, 1 Section 5: Vocab Match 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-e, 5-c Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a (2) a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) B - A - D - E - C (Healthy food makes you strong.) (2) B - E - A - D - C (Drink fresh water every day.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Answers will vary. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error