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

< KIDS NEWS Next Art & Culture The Sweet Story of National Donut Day 2 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Donuts were first made by kings in ancient castles. b) Brave women made donuts for soldiers during a big war. c) Donut shops are closed on the first Friday of June. Ask: Do you like to eat donuts? What is your favorite flavor? Why do you think people give sweet treats to their friends? VOCABULARY volunteer Noun homesick Adjective ingredient Noun helmet Noun celebrate Verb vɒlənˈtɪə a person who chooses to do a job to help others without getting money Example: The volunteer helped clean up the city park on Saturday. həʊmsɪk feeling sad because you are away from your home and family Example: The little boy felt homesick during his first night at summer camp. ɪnˈɡriːdiənt one of the things that you use to make a particular food Example: Flour is an important ingredient when you want to bake a cake. ˈhelmɪt a hard hat that protects your head from danger or injury Example: You must always wear a strong helmet when you ride your bicycle. ˈselɪbreɪt to do something special and fun for an important day or event Example: My family will cook a big dinner to celebrate my sister's graduation. Many people love to eat sweet treats. June 5, 2026, is a special day called National Donut Day. This fun holiday happens every year on the first Friday in June. It has a very kind history. A group called The Salvation Army started this holiday in 1938. Long ago, during World War I, female volunteers traveled to France. They wanted to help American soldiers who felt homesick. The women used simple things like flour, sugar, and milk to make fresh donuts. They did not have donut cutters, so they shaped the dough by hand. They even fried the donuts inside soldiers' metal helmets! These helpful women were called "Donut Lassies". Today, many donut shops give away free donuts to celebrate this sweet day. Listen 00:00 / 00:42 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. When do people celebrate National Donut Day in 2026? 2. Why did the female volunteers travel to France long ago? 3. What did the women use as cooking pans when making the donuts? 4. Do you think a small treat can make a person feel better when they are sad? 5. What is another food that reminds you of your home or family? 6. Would you like to be a volunteer helper one day? Why? 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 1: FILL IN THE GAPS Word Bank: ingredient / celebrate / volunteer / helmet / homesick June 5 is a fun holiday, and many people love to (1) _______________ National Donut Day. The history started when a female (2) _______________ group traveled to France to help soldiers. The soldiers felt very (3) _______________ because they missed their families. The women used sugar as a sweet (4) _______________ to make dough. They even cooked the food inside a soldier's metal (5) _______________ to make the troops happy! 2: MAIN IDEA Choose one: National Donut Day was started to honor kind women who made treats to comfort homesick soldiers. Baking donuts inside metal pots is the fastest way for big restaurants to make food today. American soldiers in France decided to stop eating sugar and milk during World War I. UNDERSTANDING 3: TRUE OR FALSE National Donut Day is celebrated every year on the first Friday of June. T / F The volunteers had professional donut cutters to shape the dough perfectly. T / F The women who made the sweet treats were nicknamed "Donut Lassies". T / F 4: PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): _____ The Salvation Army created National Donut Day to raise funds for people in need. _____ Female volunteers cooked donuts in helmets to cheer up sad soldiers in France. _____ Modern donut stores give away free treats to customers on the special Friday. LANGUAGE Match each vocabulary word with its definition: 1. Volunteer 2. Homesick 3. Ingredient 4. Helmet 5. Celebrate a) One part of a food mixture. b) Missing your home and family. c) A hard hat used for protection. d) To have fun on a special holiday. e) A person who works without pay to help. USE IT 6: DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: 1. The volunteers did not have tools, _______________ they shaped the dough with their hands. (but / because / so) 2. The soldiers loved the treats _______________ the fresh aroma reminded them of home. (so / because / but) 7: SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE 1. A. love B. donuts. C. Children D. to E. eat 2. A. made B. They C. helmets. D. treats E. inside SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Think Ahead: b Section 1 (Fill in the Gaps): (1) celebrate, (2) volunteer, (3) homesick, (4) ingredient, (5) helmet Section 2 (Main Idea): National Donut Day was started to honor kind women who made treats to comfort homesick soldiers. Section 3 (True or False): 1. True 2. False 3. True Section 4 (Put Events in Order): 1. 2 2. 1 3. 3 Section 5 (Vocab Match): 1. e 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. d Section 6 (Discussion Builder): 1. so, 2. because Section 7 (Sentence Unscramble): 1. Children love to eat donuts. 2. They made treats inside helmets.

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

< KIDS NEWS Next Sports & Travel Rescue Dog Osito Steals Hearts at the World Cup 26 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 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? 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 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 Download PDF Worksheet 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.)

< KIDS NEWS Next Science & Technology How Bad Odours Can Affect Your Body and Mind 2 Jul 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Bad smells can help people sleep better. b) Bad smells can make people feel stressed. c) Bad smells are only found inside schools. Ask: (1) What is your favourite smell in the kitchen? (2) Do you like the smell of old rubbish? VOCABULARY Odour noun Protect verb Healthy adjective Brain noun Notice verb Safe adjective A smell, especially a bad one. Example: There was a strange odour coming from the old kitchen bin. To keep someone or something safe from danger. Example: Wearing a thick coat will protect you from the cold winter wind. Strong and not sick. Example: Eating fresh fruit helps to keep your body healthy. The part inside your head that thinks and feels. Example: Your brain sends messages to the rest of your body. To see, hear, or feel something. Example: Did you notice the bright flowers growing in the garden? Not in danger or hurt. Example: It is safe to cross the road when the light turns green. We use our noses to smell many things every day. Some smells are lovely, like flowers or baking bread. Other smells are bad, like old rubbish or dirty water. Scientists say that a bad odour can affect how we feel. When you smell something bad, your brain quickly notices it. This happens to protect your body from danger. A bad smell can tell you that food is old and not safe to eat. Sometimes, a strong bad smell can make you feel tired or give you a small headache. It can also make people feel cross or stressed. Clean air is very important for a healthy life. If a room smells bad, opening a window can bring in fresh air. Fresh air helps us feel happy, relaxed, and safe again. Our sense of smell is an amazing tool that keeps our bodies healthy every day. Listen 00:00 / 00:49 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What are some bad smells that you do not like? 2. How do you feel when you smell something bad? 3. What can you do if a room smells unpleasant? 4. Why do you think our bodies notice bad smells so quickly? 5. What is a smell that makes you feel happy? 6. Do you think fresh air is important for our health? 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 Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: brain, odour, protect, safe We use our noses to smell many things every day. Some smells are lovely, like flowers or baking bread. Other smells are bad, like old rubbish or dirty water. Scientists say that a bad _______(1) can affect how we feel. When you smell something bad, your _______(2) quickly notices it. This happens to _______(3) your body from danger. A bad smell can tell you that food is old and not _______(4) to eat. Sometimes, a strong bad smell can make you feel tired or give you a small headache. It can also make people feel cross or stressed. Clean air is very important for a healthy life. If a room smells bad, opening a window can bring in fresh air. Fresh air helps us feel happy, relaxed, and safe again. Our sense of smell is an amazing tool that keeps our bodies healthy every day. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) Flowers have a lovely smell. b) Bad smells can change how we feel and keep us safe. c) Opening windows can make a room cold. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Scientists say that bad odours can affect how we feel. T/F 2. A bad smell tells us that old food is safe to eat. T/F 3. Fresh air can help us feel happy and relaxed. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3: A) Your brain notices the bad smell to protect you. B) You feel more relaxed after fresh air enters the room. C) Your nose smells a bad odour from old rubbish. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Odour 2. Brain 3. Notice 4. Healthy a) To see, hear, or feel something. b) A smell, especially a bad one. c) Strong and not sick. d) The part inside your head that thinks and feels. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete the conversation. 1. Student A: This room has a terrible _______!Student B: Let us open the window for some fresh air. a) brain b) odour c) healthy 2. Student A: I always wash my hands to stay _______.Student B: That is a great way to protect your body. a) safe b) healthy c) notice Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences. 1. A) smells B) affect C) how D) bad E) we feel 2. A) protects B) from C) our nose D) danger E) us SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Correct Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) odour (2) brain (3) protect (4) safe Section 2: Main Idea Correct Answer: b Section 3: True or False T F T Section 4: Put Events in Order C A B Section 5: Vocab Match b d a c Section 6: Discussion Builder b b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble D-A-B-C-E (Bad smells affect how we feel) C-A-E-B-D (Our nose protects us from danger) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student's own answers.

< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment Can Music Keep Our Animal Friends Calm? 15 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Animals playing musical instruments b) Dogs and cats feeling relaxed with music c) Fish dancing to rock songs Ask: (1) Do you listen to music when you feel tired? (2) What is your favourite animal? VOCABULARY 1. Music (n) 2. Animal (n) 3. Calm (adj) 4. Happy (adj) 5. Listen (v) 6. Shelter (n) 1. Sounds that people or animals make to create a beautiful tune. 2. A living thing that is not a human or a plant. Line 3. Peaceful, quiet, and not worried or excited. 4. Feeling glad, joyful, or pleased about something. 5. To pay attention to a sound that you can hear. 6. A safe place where animals without a home are cared for. Do animals like music? Scientists want to know the answer. They play different tunes to pets and zoo animals. Many dogs and cats feel very relaxed when they hear soft classical music. Their hearts beat slower, and they stop barking or crying. In animal shelters, soft music helps lonely dogs feel safe and sleep better. But animals do not like loud or fast music. Rock music can make them jump and run around. Some scientists even make special music just for cats. This music has sounds like a cat purring. It makes them very happy. So, next time your dog is scared of a big storm, try playing some slow, beautiful piano music. It can help your favourite pet feel calm and happy inside the house. Music is a wonderful gift for animals and humans to share together every day. Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why do you think soft music helps dogs sleep? 2. Do you play music for your pets at home? 3. What music makes you feel happy? 4. Do you think zoo animals like quiet or noisy spaces? 5. How do cats show they are happy? 6. Should all animal shelters play music for dogs? 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 Section 1: Fill the Gaps Word Bank: happy, music, relaxed, shelters Do animals like _______(1)? Scientists want to know the answer. They play different tunes to pets and zoo animals. Many dogs and cats feel very _______(2) when they hear soft classical music. Their hearts beat slower, and they stop barking or crying. In animal _______(3), soft music helps lonely dogs feel safe and sleep better. But animals do not like loud or fast music. Rock music can make them jump and run around. Some scientists even make special music just for cats. This music has sounds like a cat purring. It makes them very _______(4). So, next time your dog is scared of a big storm, try playing some slow, beautiful piano music. It can help your favourite pet feel calm and happy inside the house. Music is a wonderful gift for animals and humans to share together every day. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Rock music is good for young cats. b) Safe animal shelters have many wild animals. c) Soft classical music can help animals feel calm. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Many dogs and cats feel relaxed when they hear soft classical music. T/F 2. Animals love to listen to loud rock music. T/F 3. Scientists make special music that sounds like a cat purring. T/F Section 4: Put the events in order (1-3) _______ Scientists play special music that has sounds like a cat purring. _______ Animals jump and run around because they hear loud rock music. _______ Dogs and cats stop barking when they listen to soft classical music. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Music 2. Calm 3. Happy 4. Shelter a) Feeling glad or joyful b) A safe place for homeless animals c) Peaceful, quiet, and not worried d) Sounds that make a beautiful tune USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think playing soft music for lonely dogs is _______ because it helps them sleep. a) terrible b) great c) noisy d) boring 2. My favourite pet always feels _______ when there is a loud storm outside. a) scared b) glad c) calm d) happy Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentence parts to form a sentence: 1. A) like B) soft C) music D) dogs E) classical 2. A) makes B) happy C) music D) cats E) special SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Warm Up Option: b Section 1 Answers: 1) music 2) relaxed 3) shelters 4) happy Section 2 Answers: c Section 3 Answers: 1) T 2) F 3) T Section 4 Answers: 3, 2, 1 Section 5 Answers: 1) d 2) c 3) a 4) b Section 6 Answers: 1) b 2) a Section 7 Answers: 1) D, A, B, E, C 2) E, C, A, D, B Section 8 Answers: Student answers will vary.

< KIDS NEWS Next Art & Culture Eid-al-Adha: What it is & how is it celebrated? 30 May 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 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? 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 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 Download PDF Worksheet 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.

< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment Clever Disabled Parrot Becomes Alpha Leader 20 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A bird that flies to the moon b) A parrot that uses a small stone as a tool c) A dog that cleans its own ears Ask: (1) Do you have a pet bird at home? (2) How do birds clean themselves? VOCABULARY parrot (n) beak (n) pebble (n) clean (v) clever (adj) bird (n) A colourful bird that can copy sounds. The hard mouth of a bird. A small, smooth stone. To remove dirt from something. Quick at learning and understanding things. An animal with feathers and wings. Meet Bruce. Bruce is a very special parrot from New Zealand. He is a green bird called a kea. Bruce has a big problem. He does not have a top beak. He lost it in an accident when he was young. Parrots need their mouths to clean their feathers. This cleaning is called preening. It is hard for Bruce to clean himself without his full mouth. But Bruce is very clever. He found a smart way to help himself. He looks for a small pebble on the ground. He holds the pebble in his mouth. Then, he rubs the small stone against his green feathers. This helps him clean his coat. Scientists watched his interesting behaviour for many days. They say Bruce is the only bird that uses a tool like this. He shows everyone that animals can solve tough problems. Listen 00:00 / 00:58 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why is Bruce special? 2. What happened to Bruce's beak? 3. How does Bruce clean his feathers? 4. Why do you think tools are helpful? 5. Would you like to see Bruce in real life? 6. What other clever things can animals do? 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 Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: parrot, beak, clever, pebble Meet Bruce. Bruce is a very special _______(1) from New Zealand. He is a green bird called a kea. Bruce has a big problem. He does not have a top _______(2). He lost it in an accident when he was young. Parrots need their mouths to clean their feathers. This cleaning is called preening. It is hard for Bruce to clean himself without his full mouth. But Bruce is very _______(3). He found a smart way to help himself. He looks for a small _______(4) on the ground. He holds the pebble in his mouth. Then, he rubs the small stone against his green feathers. This helps him clean his coat. Scientists watched his interesting behaviour for many days. They say Bruce is the only bird that uses a tool like this. He shows everyone that animals can solve tough problems. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the story: a) A parrot loses its friend in New Zealand. b) A clever parrot with a missing beak uses a pebble to clean its feathers. c) Scientists build a new home for wild green birds. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Bruce is a blue parrot from Australia. T/F 2. Bruce does not have a top beak. T/F 3. Bruce is the only bird seen using a stone tool like this. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3: a) Bruce picks up a small pebble from the ground. b) Bruce loses his top beak in an accident. c) Bruce rubs the stone against his feathers to clean them. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. parrot 2. beak 3. pebble 4. clean a) To remove dirt from something. b) A small, smooth stone. c) A colourful bird that can copy sounds. d) The hard mouth of a bird. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Complete the sentences with the correct word: 1. I think Bruce is a very _______ bird because he uses tools. a) sleepy b) clever c) angry 2. The parrot holds a small _______ in his mouth to preen. a) tree b) fish c) pebble Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the parts in the correct order to make sentences: 1. A) Bruce B) is C) a D) clever E) bird 2. A) He B) holds C) the D) small E) pebble SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: 1) parrot, 2) beak, 3) clever, 4) pebble Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1) False, 2) True, 3) True Section 4: a) 2, b) 1, c) 3 Section 5: 1-c, 2-d, 3-b, 4-a Section 6: 1-b, 2-c Section 7: 1) Bruce is a clever bird, 2) He holds the small pebble Section 8: Student answers will vary. Example: 1) Bruce is special because he uses a tool to clean himself.

< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment New Species of Walking Shark Discovered in Papua New Guinea 7 Jul 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A shark that can walk on land b) A shark that flies in the air c) A shark that sings a song Ask: (1) Do you like sharks? (2) Can a fish walk? VOCABULARY Shark (noun) Walk (verb) Sea (noun) Fin (noun) Safe (adjective) New (adjective) A large fish with sharp teeth that lives in the ocean. Example: The big shark swam quickly through the water. To move forward on foot using legs. Example: I like to walk in the park with my dog. The large body of salty water that covers most of the Earth. Example: We can see beautiful fish swimming in the blue sea. A thin, flat part of a fish used for swimming or balance. Example: The fish moved its small fin to change direction. Not in danger or likely to be hurt. Example: This quiet beach is a safe place for children to swim. Recently created, discovered, or built. Example: My brother bought a brand new bicycle yesterday. Scientists found a new shark in the sea. This shark is very special. It can walk on the ocean floor! It lives in Papua New Guinea. It is a small fish. It grows to about one metre long. Most sharks swim fast, but this shark uses its four fins like legs. It walks slowly across the dark rocks and coral reefs. It loves to eat small crabs and worms. At night, it walks in shallow water. It can even stay out of the water for a short time to look for food. The local people call it the lazy shark because it moves slowly. This shark is safe and does not hurt humans. Scientists say it is the tenth type of walking shark. However, this beautiful shark has a very small home. We must protect its home so it stays safe in the future. Listen 00:00 / 00:54 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to see a walking shark in real life? 2. Why do you think this shark walks instead of swimming? 3. What other animals live in the sea? 4. Why do local people call this animal a lazy shark? 5. How can we keep ocean animals safe? 6. Do you think sharks are scary or interesting? 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 Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: new, walk, fins, safe Scientists found a _______(1) shark in the sea. This shark is very special. It can _______(2) on the ocean floor! It lives in Papua New Guinea. It is a small fish. It grows to about one metre long. Most sharks swim fast, but this shark uses its four _______(3) like legs. It walks slowly across the dark rocks and coral reefs. It loves to eat small crabs and worms. At night, it walks in shallow water. It can even stay out of the water for a short time to look for food. The local people call it the lazy shark because it moves slowly. This shark is _______(4) and does not hurt humans. Scientists say it is the tenth type of walking shark. However, this beautiful shark has a very small home. We must protect its home so it stays safe in the future. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a) Scientists found a special new shark that can walk using its fins. b) Large sharks are dangerous and hunt at night in the ocean. c) People in Papua New Guinea love to swim with big blue fish. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The new walking shark is five metres long. T/F 2. This shark lives in Papua New Guinea. T/F 3. The special shark is dangerous to humans. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these sentences in the correct order from 1 to 3: The shark hunts for crabs and worms in shallow water at night. Scientists explore the sea and find a new species of walking shark. Local people name the slow animal the lazy shark. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Shark 2. Walk 3. Sea 4. Fin a) The large body of salty water on Earth b) A thin, flat body part used by a fish to move c) A large ocean fish with sharp teeth d) To move forward on feet using legs USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete the conversation: 1. Student A: Did you hear about the walking shark? Student B: Yes! It uses its fins to walk on the coral _______. a) sky b) reef c) tree 2. Student A: Is it dangerous to swim near it? Student B: No, it is completely _______ and harmless. a) safe b) angry c) loud Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence: A) shark B) can C) walk D) this E) slowly 2. A) fins B) shark C) has D) the E) four SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) new (2) walk (3) fins (4) safe Section 2: Main Idea Answer: a Section 3: True or False False True False Section 4: Put Events in Order 2, 1, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match 1 - c 2 - d 3 - a 4 - b Section 6: Discussion Builder b a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble D-A-B-C-E (This shark can walk slowly.) D-B-C-E-A (The shark has four fins.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student answers will vary.

< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment This Ant Species Produces Only Queens 29 May 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which extra detail do you think is in the story? a) These ants eat giant spiders in the forest. b) Every female ant in this group is a queen. c) The ants live in big underwater caves. Ask: (1) Do you like insects? Why or why not? (2) What do you know about ant queens? VOCABULARY special (adjective) wing (noun) nest (noun) chore (noun) forest (noun) ˈspɛʃəl better, greater, or different from what is usual Example: This is a very special bird because it can talk. wɪŋ one of the parts of the body that a bird, insect, or bat uses for flying Example: The butterfly has beautiful blue wings. nɛst a home built by an animal to live in or have babies Example: The ants built a large nest under the old tree. tʃɔːr a small job that you have to do regularly Example: Cleaning my room is my favorite chore. ˈfɔːrɪst a large area of land covered with many trees Example: Many wild animals live in the dark forest. In the Chocó forest of Ecuador, scientists found a new ant species. It is named Strumigenys ayerstor. Most ant nests have one queen and many workers. But this special species is different. These ants produce only queens. Every female ant has wings. They do not have any worker ants to do chores. How do they live? These ants are parasites. They do not build their own nests. Instead, they go into the nests of other ants. They live there and take food from the host ants. The host ants do all the hard work. The new queens just live and grow. The Chocó forest is a very important place. It has many rare animals and plants. This new ant shows that nature is full of surprises. Even small insects can be very strange. Listen 00:00 / 00:42 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Where do these new ants live? 2. How is this ant nest different from a normal ant nest? 3. What do these ants use their wings for? 4. Do you think being a "parasite" is a good way to live? 5. Would you like to be a scientist in a forest? 6. Why is the Chocó forest special? 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 1. LISTEN AND FILL GAPS Word Bank: chores / wings / special / nest / forest Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below: In the Chocó (1) __________ of Ecuador, scientists found a new ant species. It is named Strumigenys ayerstor. Most ant nests have one queen and many workers. But this (2) __________ species is different. These ants produce only queens. Every female ant has (3) __________. They do not have any worker ants to do (4) __________. How do they live? These ants are parasites. They do not build their own (5) __________. Instead, they go into the nests of other ants. They live there and take food from the host ants. The host ants do all the hard work. The new queens just live and grow. 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: Scientists found a new ant species in Ecuador where every female is a queen. Worker ants in Ecuador are building larger nests for their new queen. Many different animals are leaving the Chocó forest to find new homes. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE 1. The new ant species is from New York. T / F 2. Every female ant in this species has wings. T / F 3. These ants build their own big nests. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] The new queen ants live and grow in the host nest. [ ] The queen ants enter the nests of other ants. [ ] Scientists discover the Strumigenys ayerstor in a forest. LANGUAGE 5. VOCAB MATCH Match each vocabulary word with a definition: 1. Special 2. Wing 3. Nest 4. Chore 5. Forest a) A large area with many trees. b) A regular small job or task. c) Different from what is usual. d) A home built by an insect or bird. e) Part of the body used for flying. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: These ants are very strange __________ they do not have workers. because / but / so The host ants do the work, __________ the queens can just rest. because / but / so 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE A. The ants B. wings C. have D. because E. they are queens. A. I think B. the forest C. is D. a very E. beautiful place. SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Warm Up Think Ahead: b. The article explains that this unique species lacks a worker class entirely. Listening (1) forest (2) special (3) wings (4) chores (5) nest Main Idea Scientists found a new ant species in Ecuador where every female is a queen. This summarizes the core biological surprise of the story. True or False False. The first sentence says they were found in the Chocó forest of Ecuador. True. The second paragraph states that every female ant has wings. False. The text explains that they are parasites and do not build their own nests. Put Events in Order Scientists discover the Strumigenys ayerstor in a forest. The queen ants enter the nests of other ants. The new queen ants live and grow in the host nest. Vocab Match c e d b a Discussion Builder 1. because — Provides the reason why the ants are considered strange. 2. so — Shows the result of the host ants doing the work. Sentence Unscramble 1. The ants have wings because they are queens. 2. I think the forest is a very beautiful place.

< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment Wild Black Bear Caught in Japanese City 16 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 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? 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 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 Download PDF Worksheet 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.

< KIDS NEWS Next Sports & Travel Messi, Mbappé & Haaland Have World Cup Wins 22 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 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? 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 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 Download PDF Worksheet 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)