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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 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

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 28 Aug 2026 Tarantulas don’t need to see the world around them. They can feel it moving. The Secret Super-Senses of the Tarantula Spider Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Tarantulas use eight eyes to see prey clearly. b) Tarantulas feel vibrations using tiny leg hairs. c) Tarantulas build big aerial webs in trees. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a tarantula or a big spider? (2) How do you think spiders find food in the dark? VOCABULARY tarantula (/təˈræntjʊlə/ , noun) Meaning: A very large spider covered in fine hairs. Example: The tarantula walked slowly across the brown soil. eyes (/aɪz/ , noun) Meaning: The body parts used for seeing light and shapes. Example: The spider has eight tiny eyes on its head. hair (/heə/ , noun) Meaning: Fine thin strands growing on the body of an animal. Example: Sensitive leg hair helps the spider feel movement. ground (/ɡraʊnd/ , noun) Meaning: The solid surface of the Earth that animals walk on. Example: Small insects walk on the dry ground at night. silk (/sɪlk/ , noun) Meaning: Fine strong thread spun by spiders. Example: The spider puts thin silk near its dark home. hunt (/hʌnt/ , verb) Meaning: To chase and catch wild animals for food. Example: Tarantulas hunt for insects when it is dark. Do you know about the tarantula? A tarantula is a big spider. It has eight small eyes on top of its head. But this spider cannot see well at all. Its vision is very blurry. It only sees light and dark shadows. So how does it move around? How does it find its food in the night? The tarantula uses special hairs on its long legs. These hairs are super sensitive. They feel small vibrations in the ground. When a tiny insect walks near, the ground moves. The spider feels this movement through its feet. It knows exactly where the insect is walking. The spider also uses thin lines of silk. It lays silk on the ground near its dark burrow. When an insect touches the silk, the spider feels a quick shake. It rushes out fast to catch its meal. The spider smells and tastes things with its legs too. It does not need clear eyes to hunt in the dark. Listen 00:00 / 00:54 Share Lesson Tarantulas use light to determine when it’s safe to emerge from their burrows. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Do you like spiders or are you scared of them? (2) Why do you think tarantulas do not need good eyes? (3) Would you like to touch a tarantula's soft leg hairs? (4) What other animals hunt in the dark at night? (5) How do you find things when your bedroom is dark? 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: eyes, hairs, hunt, silk Do you know about the tarantula? A tarantula is a big spider. It has eight small _______(1) on top of its head. But this spider cannot see well at all. Its vision is very blurry. It only sees light and dark shadows. So how does it move around? How does it find its food in the night? The tarantula uses special _______(2) on its long legs. These hairs are super sensitive. They feel small vibrations in the ground. When a tiny insect walks near, the ground moves. The spider feels this movement through its feet. It knows exactly where the insect is walking. The spider also uses thin lines of _______(3). It lays silk on the ground near its dark burrow. When an insect touches the silk, the spider feels a quick shake. It rushes out fast to catch its meal. The spider smells and tastes things with its legs too. It does not need clear eyes to _______(4) in the dark. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a) Tarantulas use special body senses instead of good eyes to hunt. b) Tarantulas make big webs in trees to catch flying birds. c) Tarantulas are friendly pets that love playing in daylight. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) A tarantula can see very clear pictures with its eight eyes. T/F (2) The spider feels ground vibrations through its leg hairs and feet. T/F (3) Tarantulas can smell and taste using sensors on their legs. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3: ( ) The spider rushes out quickly to catch its food. ( ) A tiny insect touches a thin line of silk near the burrow. ( ) The tarantula feels a quick shake through its feet. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) Tarantula (2) Vibration (3) Burrow (4) Silk (5) Prey a) Fine strong thread made by spiders b) An animal that is caught and eaten by another animal c) A very large hairy spider d) A small, fast shaking movement e) An underground home made by an animal USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) Tarantulas have eight eyes, _______ they cannot see clear pictures. a) but b) so c) because (2) The spider feels small movements _______ its sensitive leg hairs. a) under b) with c) onto Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the sentence parts into the correct order: A) A tarantula B) is a C) very D) big E) spider. (2) Unscramble the sentence parts into the correct order: A) The spider B) feels C) small D) vibrations E) today. SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY A1 Complete Answer Key Warm Up Answer: b) Tarantulas feel vibrations using tiny leg hairs. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) eyes (2) hairs (3) silk (4) hunt Section 2: Main Idea a) Tarantulas use special body senses instead of good eyes to hunt. Section 3: True or False (1) False (2) True (3) True Section 4: Put Events in Order 3 - The spider rushes out quickly to catch its food. 1 - A tiny insect touches a thin line of silk near the burrow. 2 - The tarantula feels a quick shake through its feet. Section 5: Vocab Match (1) - c (2) - d (3) - e (4) - a (5) - b Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a) but (2) b) with Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) A - B - C - D - E (A tarantula is a very big spider.) (2) A - B - C - D - E (The spider feels small vibrations today.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Open student answers focusing on basic present simple structures and spider facts. 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 18 Aug 2026 Matt Chinworth Why Math is Harder for Some Kids - How Brains Process Numbers Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Children learn maths best when they stay up very late. b) Scientists scanned children's brains while they did a maths test. c) Computer screens can make numbers turn into small animals. Ask: (1) Do you find maths easy or hard at school? (2) What tools help you count numbers in class? VOCABULARY brain (noun) /breɪn/ count (verb) /kaʊnt/ dot (noun) /dɒt/ mistake (noun) /mɪˈsteɪk/ slow (adjective) /sləʊ/ symbol (noun) /ˈsɪm.bəl/ test (noun) /test/ The part inside your head that helps you think. Example: Your brain helps you solve maths problems. To find the total number of things. Example: Children count dots on the screen. A small round mark on a page or screen. Example: The teacher drew a red dot on the board. An action or answer that is not correct. Example: I made a small mistake in my test. Moving or doing something with little speed. Example: Please be slow and careful with your work. A shape or sign used to show a number. Example: The number 5 is a mathematical symbol. A set of questions to check what you know. Example: We had a short maths test today. Maths can be hard for many children. Scientists wanted to find out why. They studied young pupils in school. They looked at how children learn numbers. In the study, children did a special test. They looked at numbers on a screen. They picked the larger number. Scientists scanned their brains during the test. Some children made mistakes when they saw number symbols like 5 or 9. They moved too fast. They did not slow down after making an error. Their brains showed less activity in parts that check work. Then, scientists changed the test. They used groups of dots instead of written numbers. Something amazing happened. All the children did well with the dots. Children who struggled before became calm and careful. They slowed down after mistakes. This study shows that dots can help children learn. Written numbers are hard symbols for young brains. Using dots or pictures helps pupils understand maths much better. Listen 00:00 / 00:58 Share Lesson Phynart Studio/E+/Getty Images DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you find maths easy or difficult at school? 2. How do you feel when you make a mistake in class? 3. Do you prefer counting written numbers or counting dots? 4. What games do you play that use numbers? 5. How can teachers help pupils feel happy during maths lessons? 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: slow, dots, mistakes, symbols Maths can be hard for many children. Scientists wanted to find out why. They studied young pupils in school. They looked at how children learn numbers. In the study, children did a special test. They looked at numbers on a screen. They picked the larger number. Scientists scanned their brains during the test. Some children made _______(1) when they saw number _______(2) like 5 or 9. They moved too fast. They did not _______(3) down after making an error. Their brains showed less activity in parts that check work. Then, scientists changed the test. They used groups of _______(4) instead of written numbers. Something amazing happened. All the children did well with the dots. Children who struggled before became calm and careful. They slowed down after mistakes. This study shows that dots can help children learn. Written numbers are hard symbols for young brains. Using dots or pictures helps pupils understand maths much better. Section 2: Main Idea Which sentence gives the best main idea of the story? a) Scanning brains shows why maths with dots is impossible. b) Using dots instead of number symbols helps children learn maths. c) Children do not like doing tests on computer screens. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True and False 1. Scientists scanned children's brains during a maths test. T/F 2. All children found number symbols very easy to understand. T/F 3. Children worked more carefully when they looked at dots. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: a) Children looked at pictures of dots instead of written numbers. b) Scientists scanned children's brains while they picked larger numbers. c) Researchers noticed that dots helped children slow down and fix mistakes. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Brain 2. Symbol 3. Mistake 4. Dot 5. Test a) A small round mark on a page or screen b) An action or answer that is not correct c) A shape or sign used to show an idea or number d) The part inside your head that helps you think e) A set of questions to check what someone knows USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. When I do maths problems, I like to take my time so I do not make a _______. a) dot b) mistake c) brain d) picture 2. My teacher uses small red _______ on paper to help us count items. a) dots b) tests c) brains d) screens Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences: 1. A) scanned / B) brains / C) the / D) children's / E) Scientists. 2. A) numbers / B) help / C) Dots / D) understand / E) pupils. SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: Correct detail: b) Scientists scanned children's brains while they did a maths test. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps mistakes symbols slow dots Section 2: Main Idea b) Using dots instead of number symbols helps children learn maths. Section 3: True and False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order b (Scientists scanned children's brains while they picked larger numbers.) a (Children looked at pictures of dots instead of written numbers.) c (Researchers noticed that dots helped children slow down and fix mistakes.) Section 5: Vocab Match 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a, 5-e Section 6: Discussion Builder b) mistake a) dots Section 7: Sentence Unscramble E-A-C-D-A (Scientists scanned the children's brains.) C-B-E-D-A (Dots help pupils understand numbers.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student discussion activity - responses will vary. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 23 Aug 2026 (Credit: Alamy) The True Story of How Raccoons Came to Germany Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Raccoons were brought to Germany from North America. b) Raccoons flew to Germany on an aeroplane. c) Raccoons were trained to work in German offices. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a raccoon in real life or in a video? (2) Why do you think raccoons are good at finding food? VOCABULARY Mask /mɑːsk/ (noun) Released /rɪˈliːst/ (verb) Wildlife /ˈwaɪldlaɪf/ (noun) Clever /ˈklevə/ (adjective) Dustbin /ˈdʌstbɪn/ (noun) Protect /prəˈtekt/ (verb) A covering for part or all of the face. The raccoon has black fur around its eyes that looks like a mask. Set free into the wild or a new area. People released four raccoons into the German forest in 1934. Animals and plants that live in natural conditions. Forests in Germany have a lot of beautiful wildlife. Quick at learning and understanding things. The clever animal learned how to open the door. A large container outside for rubbish. The raccoons looked for food inside the garden dustbin. To keep someone or something safe from harm. Scientists want to protect rare birds in the forest. Raccoons are small furry animals from North America. They have black fur around their eyes that looks like a mask. Today, many raccoons live in Germany. In 1934, people brought four raccoons to a forest near Lake Edersee in Germany. The people released the animals into the wild. They wanted to add new wildlife to the forest. Later, other raccoons escaped from fur farms. The raccoons liked their new home. Germany has many trees, fresh water, and plenty of food. Raccoons eat insects, fruit, eggs, and small fish. They are very clever and can open doors, boxes, and dustbins with their front paws. Now, more than one million raccoons live across Germany. The city of Kassel has the most raccoons in Europe. Some local people think the animals are cute. However, other people do not like them because they climb into houses and make mess in gardens. Scientists are watching the raccoons carefully to protect other local animals. Listen 00:00 / 01:01 Share Lesson Raccoons are not native to Europe, but now number in the millions (Credit: Getty Images) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Have you ever seen a raccoon in a book or a cartoon? 2. What do raccoons eat in the wild? 3. Why do some people in Germany like raccoons? 4. Why do other people dislike having raccoons near their homes? 5. How can people keep their outdoor rubbish safe from 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: clever, dustbins, released, wildlife Raccoons are small furry animals from North America. They have black fur around their eyes that looks like a mask. Today, many raccoons live in Germany. In 1934, people brought four raccoons to a forest near Lake Edersee in Germany. The people _______(1) the animals into the wild. They wanted to add new _______(2) to the forest. Later, other raccoons escaped from fur farms. The raccoons liked their new home. Germany has many trees, fresh water, and plenty of food. Raccoons eat insects, fruit, eggs, and small fish. They are very _______(3) and can open doors, boxes, and _______(4) with their front paws. Now, more than one million raccoons live across Germany. The city of Kassel has the most raccoons in Europe. Some local people think the animals are cute. However, other people do not like them because they climb into houses and make mess in gardens. Scientists are watching the raccoons carefully to protect other local animals. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) Raccoons are dangerous animals that only live in North American zoos. b) Raccoons came to Germany long ago and now live in many forests and towns. c) Raccoons only eat fresh fruit and live in houses with human families. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Raccoons originally came from North America. T/F 2. Four raccoons were released near Lake Edersee in 1934. T/F 3. Raccoons are not able to open boxes or dustbins. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in order from 1 to 3: [ ] Other raccoons escaped from fur farms after World War II. [ ] Four raccoons were released into the forest near Lake Edersee. [ ] Kassel became known as the city with the most raccoons in Europe. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Mask 2. Forest 3. Clever 4. Dustbin 5. Protect a) To keep someone or something safe from harm. b) Quick at learning and understanding things. c) A large container outside for rubbish. d) A covering for part or all of the face. e) A large area of land covered with trees. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Fill in the gaps with the best option: 1. Raccoons are _______ animals that can open gates with their paws. a) clever b) slow c) quiet 2. People put their rubbish inside a large _______ outside the house. a) lake b) dustbin c) forest Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the sentence parts in the correct order: 1. [A] are / [B] North America / [C] Raccoons / [D] from / [E] clever animals 2. [A] dustbins / [B] can open / [C] their paws/ [D] They / [E] with SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) Raccoons were brought to Germany from North America. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Answers: released wildlife clever dustbins Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b) Raccoons came to Germany long ago and now live in many forests and towns. Section 3: True or False Answers: True True False Section 4: Put Events in Order Answers: [2] Other raccoons escaped from fur farms after World War II. [1] Four raccoons were released into the forest near Lake Edersee. [3] Kassel became known as the city with the most raccoons in Europe. Section 5: Vocab Match Answers: 1 - d 2 - e 3 - b 4 - c 5 - a Section 6: Discussion Builder Answers: a) clever b) dustbin Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Answers: (Raccoons are clever animals from North America.) 2. (They can open dustbins with their paws.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Answers: 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 Education Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 7 Aug 2026 Why Classic Books Are Still Essential for English Class Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Classic books help students learn about life long ago. b) Old books are only read in science class. c) Children should never read old books. Ask: (1) What is your favourite book to read at school? (2) Do you like reading old stories or new stories? VOCABULARY classic (adjective) /'klæs.ɪk/ story (noun) /'stɔː.ri/ character (noun) /'kær.ək.tə/ lesson (noun) /'les.ən/ famous (adjective) /'feɪ.məs/ reader (noun) /'riː.də/ Something that is high quality and famous for a long time. Example: We read a classic book in English class today. A tale about imaginary or real people and events. Example: My teacher told us an exciting story. A person or animal in a book, film, or play. Example: The main character in the book is a brave boy. Something helpful that you learn from an experience or story. Example: The story teaches a good lesson about honesty. Known and recognized by a lot of people. Example: Harry Potter is a famous book around the world. A person who reads books or other texts. Example: The young reader loved the novel. Many students read books in English class every week. Some of these books are very old, but they are still very popular today. Teachers call these special stories classic books. A classic story has exciting ideas and helpful lessons for every young reader. When you read a famous book, you can learn about life long ago. You can meet a friendly character in a quiet village or follow a brave hero on a big adventure. Reading older stories helps children discover new vocabulary and practice useful reading skills. These books also help students understand how people lived in the past. You can talk about the stories with your classmates and your teacher. Reading a classic book is like taking a trip through time. Next time you pick up an old book in school, remember that it has a wonderful story to share with you every day. Listen 00:00 / 00:54 Share Lesson Photo by Elena Kloppenburg on Unsplash DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What is your favourite book to read in school? 2. Do you like reading stories about the past or the future? 3. Who is your favourite character from a story? 4. Why do teachers want students to read books? 5. Would you like to write a classic book one day? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: character, classic, famous, lesson Many students read books in English class every week. Some of these books are very old, but they are still very popular today. Teachers call these special stories _______(1) books. A classic story has exciting ideas and helpful _______(2)s for every young reader. When you read a _______(3) book, you can learn about life long ago. You can meet a friendly _______(4) in a quiet village or follow a brave hero on a big adventure. Reading older stories helps children discover new vocabulary and practice useful reading skills. These books also help students understand how people lived in the past. You can talk about the stories with your classmates and your teacher. Reading a classic book is like taking a trip through time. Next time you pick up an old book in school, remember that it has a wonderful story to share with you every day. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) Classic books are boring and hard to read. b) Classic books help students learn about life, words, and history. c) Students should only read new comic books at school. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Teachers call special old stories classic books. T/F 2. Reading old stories does not help children learn new words. T/F 3. Classic books can show students how people lived in the past. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following statements in chronological order as presented in the article (1-3): - ____ Reading classic books helps children discover new vocabulary. ____ Students read books in English class every week. ____ You can talk about the stories with your classmates and teacher. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. classic 2. story 3. character 4. lesson 5. famous a) Known by many people b) A person in a book or film c) Something helpful you learn d) A tale about events and people e) High quality and famous for a long time USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete each sentence: 1. When I read a classic novel, I can _______ how people lived many years ago. a) learn b) forget c) hide 2. A good story always has an interesting _______ who does brave things. a) character b) desk c) pencil Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make a correct sentence: 1. A) old / B) books / C) read / D) students / E) many 2. A) books / B) classic / C) we / D) in class / E) read SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: Correct option: a) Classic books help students learn about life long ago. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Answers: (1) classic (2) lesson (3) famous (4) character Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b) Classic books help students learn about life, words, and history. Section 3: True or False Answers: True (T) False (F) True (T) Section 4: Put Events in Order Answers: Students read books in English class every week. Reading classic books helps children discover new vocabulary. You can talk about the stories with your classmates and teacher. Section 5: Vocab Match Answers: 1 - e 2 - d 3 - b 4 - c 5 - a Section 6: Discussion Builder Answers: a) learn a) character Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Answers: D - C - E - A - B (Students read many old books.) C - E - B - A - D (We read classic books in class.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Answers: Open-ended responses based on individual student experiences. 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 27 Aug 2026 Credit: Getty How Long Can Humans Live? Scientists Find Biological Limit to Ageing Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) People can live up to 1000 years. b) Humans might be able to live between 146 and 194 years. c) Brain cells replace themselves every day. Ask: (1) How old is the oldest person you know? (2) What helps our bodies stay healthy as we grow older? VOCABULARY body (/ˈbɒd.i/ , noun) Meaning: The physical form of a person or animal. Example: Exercise helps your body stay strong and healthy. cell (/sel/ , noun) Meaning: The smallest living part of any human, animal, or plant. Example: Our body is made of billions of tiny cells. change (/tʃeɪndʒ/ , noun) Meaning: Something that becomes different over time. Example: A small change in your diet can make a big difference. brain (/breɪn/ , noun) Meaning: The organ inside your head that thinks and controls your body. Example: Reading books is great exercise for your brain. heart (/hɑːt/ , noun) Meaning: The organ in your chest that pumps blood around your body. Example: Running makes your heart beat faster. live (/lɪv/ , verb) Meaning: To stay alive and experience life. Example: Good food helps people live long lives. Can humans live for a very long time? Scientists studied this question. They used a smart computer to learn about the human body. Today, many people live to be 80 years old. But how long can we live if we stay healthy? Inside our body, we have tiny parts called cells. Cells divide to make new cells. When cells divide, small changes can happen. These changes build up over many years. The scientists found that our cells cannot last forever. Brain cells and heart cells are very special. They do not replace themselves easily. Liver cells can make new cells, but brain cells cannot. Because of these cell changes, scientists think humans have a limit. They say humans can live between 146 and 194 years. That is about two times longer than people live today! This study helps us understand how the body works. Scientists want to help people stay healthy as they grow old. It is an exciting new idea for science! Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson Most human cells can divide 40 to 60 times before they stop for good - Credit: Getty DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) How do you keep your body healthy every day? (2) Would you like to live to be 150 years old? Why or why not? (3) Which organ do you think is most important: the brain or the heart? (4) What fun things would you do if you had a very long life? (5) How can science help people live better lives? 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: brain, body, live, cells Can humans _______(1) for a very long time? Scientists studied this question. They used a smart computer to learn about the human _______(2). Today, many people live to be 80 years old. But how long can we live if we stay healthy? Inside our body, we have tiny parts called _______(3). Cells divide to make new cells. When cells divide, small changes can happen. These changes build up over many years. The scientists found that our cells cannot last forever. Brain cells and heart cells are very special. They do not replace themselves easily. Liver cells can make new cells, but _______(4) cells cannot. Because of these cell changes, scientists think humans have a limit. They say humans can live between 146 and 194 years. That is about two times longer than people live today! This study helps us understand how the body works. Scientists want to help people stay healthy as they grow old. It is an exciting new idea for science! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the article? a) Computers are better at thinking than human brains. b) Scientists discovered that cell changes limit human life to about 146-194 years. c) Liver cells can live forever without changing. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Most people live to be 150 years old today. T/F (2) Brain cells replace themselves very easily. T/F (3) Scientists used a computer model to study human cells. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in order from 1 to 3: ( ) Small changes build up inside human cells over many years. ( ) Scientists use a computer to model how human cells change over time. ( ) Researchers calculate that humans could live between 146 and 194 years. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) body (2) cell (3) change (4) brain (5) heart Section 5: Vocab Match a) The organ inside your head that thinks and feels. b) The physical form of a person or animal. c) The organ in your chest that pumps blood. d) The smallest living part of any human or plant. e) To become different or make something different. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) Exercise helps our _______ stay strong and healthy. a) body b) computer c) clothes (2) The human _______ controls everything we do and think. a) shoe b) brain c) book Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the sentence: A) cells / B) Tiny / C) our / D) inside / E) live / body. (2) Unscramble the sentence: A) Brain / B) replace / C) cells / D) easily / E) cannot. SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY A1 Answer Key Warm Up Think Ahead Answer: b Section 1: (1) live, (2) body, (3) cells, (4) brain Section 2: b Section 3: (1) False, (2) False, (3) True Section 4: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: (1)-b, (2)-d, (3)-e, (4)-a, (5)-c Section 6: (1) a, (2) b Section 7: (1) B-A-E-D-C (Tiny cells live inside our body.), (2) A-C-E-B-D (Brain cells cannot replace easily.) Section 8: Open-ended student discussion answers. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error