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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 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

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 11 Aug 2026 Alamy Tourists are Paying to Travel Like Grandmothers Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Young tourists cooking with grandmothers in Italy b) Children building rocket ships in space c) People racing fast sports cars in cities Ask: (1) Do you like visiting your grandparents? (2) What is your favourite home-cooked meal? VOCABULARY grandmother /ɡræn.mʌð.ə/ (noun) travel /træv.əl/ (verb) traditional /trədɪʃ.ən.əl/ (adjective) pasta /pæs.tə/ (noun) cook /kʊk/ (verb) village /vɪl.ɪdʒ/ (noun) The mother of a person's father or mother. Example: My grandmother cooks delicious soup for our family. To make a journey from one place to another. Example: We travel to Italy every summer holiday. Following long-established ways or customs. Example: Making bread by hand is a traditional activity. An Italian food made from flour, water, and eggs. Example: ate fresh tomato pasta for dinner. To prepare food by heating it. Example: I want to learn how to cook cakes. A small town in the countryside. Example: They live in a quiet mountain village. Many young people love to travel to new countries. Today, a new holiday trend is becoming very popular around the world. It is called travelling like a grandmother. Young tourists are paying to spend time with local grandmothers in different countries. In Italy, visitors go to small quiet villages. They visit friendly grandmothers in their homes. The grandmothers teach the tourists how to cook fresh pasta from scratch. They also share stories about their families and local life. In Japan, some tourists hire grandmothers as their tour guides. The grandmothers show them quiet parks, old shops, and peaceful temples. This slow way of travelling helps young people relax. They put away their mobile phones and learn traditional skills. It also helps older people share their wisdom and earn money. Both the young tourists and the grandmothers enjoy spending time together. They make happy memories and learn about different cultures. It is a wonderful experience for everyone. Many people hope this lovely trend continues for a long time. Listen 00:00 / 01:11 Share Lesson "Nonnamaxxing," the art of taking inspiration from "nonna," Italian grandmothers, to stay young ©Getty - Judith Haeusler DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to learn how to cook pasta from an Italian grandmother? 2. What is your favourite thing to do with your grandparents or older relatives? 3. Why do you think some people prefer quiet villages over big cities for holidays? 4. What traditional skill would you like to learn, such as cooking or gardening? 5. Do you think it is important for young people and older people to spend time together? 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: cook, grandmother, traditional, village Many young people love to travel to new countries. Today, a new holiday trend is becoming very popular around the world. It is called travelling like a _______(1). Young tourists are paying to spend time with local grandmothers in different countries. In Italy, visitors go to small quiet _______(2). They visit friendly grandmothers in their homes. The grandmothers teach the tourists how to _______(3) fresh pasta from scratch. They also share stories about their families and local life. In Japan, some tourists hire grandmothers as their tour guides. The grandmothers show them quiet parks, old shops, and peaceful temples. This slow way of travelling helps young people relax. They put away their mobile phones and learn _______(4) skills. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Young tourists are travelling to learn traditional skills from grandmothers. b) Grandmothers are moving to big cities to learn how to use smartphones. c) Tourists only like to visit busy amusement parks on holiday. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Tourists pay money to spend time with local grandmothers. T/F 2. Grandmothers in Italy teach tourists how to drive fast cars. T/F 3. In Japan, some grandmothers work as tour guides for visitors. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order (1-3): a) Tourists learn to cook fresh pasta in quiet Italian villages. b) Young people search for peaceful holiday experiences in new countries. c) Tourists return home with happy memories and new traditional skills. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Grandmother 2. Travel 3. Traditional 4. Pasta 5. Village a) An Italian food made from flour and water b) The mother of your parent c) A small town in the countryside d) Following old customs and habits e) To go on a journey to another place USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. Learning to cook with a local grandmother sounds very _______ for tourists. a) relaxing b) angry 2. People like visiting small villages because they are _______ and beautiful. a) noisy b) peaceful Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentence: 1. A) learn B) Tourists C) to cook D) Italian pasta E) fresh 2. A) show B) Grandmothers C) tour guides D) as E) quiet parks SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Think Ahead Answer: a) Young tourists cooking with grandmothers in Italy Section 1 Answers grandmother village cook traditional Section 2 Answer a) Young tourists are travelling to learn traditional skills from grandmothers. Section 3 Answers True False True Section 4 Answers b a c Section 5 Answers 1 - b 2 - e 3 - d 4 - a 5 - c Section 6 Answers a) relaxing b) peaceful Section 7 Answers B - A - C - E - D (Tourists learn to cook fresh Italian pasta) B - D - C - A - E (Grandmothers as tour guides show quiet parks) Section 8 Answers Student's own answers based on discussion. 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 31 Aug 2026 Image credit: Getty Images Terror Birds: The Fearsome Giant Birds That Ruled Earth Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Giant birds ruled Earth long ago. b) Dinosaurs still live in forests today. c) Birds learned to drive cars. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a very big bird? (2) Do you like learning about dinosaurs? VOCABULARY survive (/səˈvaɪv/ , verb) Meaning: To stay alive after a dangerous event. Example: Small birds survive when giant rocks fall from space. giant (/ˈdʒaɪənt/ , adjective) Meaning: Extremely large in size. Example: The giant bird walks across the green fields. creature (/ˈkriːtʃə/ , noun) Meaning: A living animal or person. Example: A parrot is a colourful creature that lives in trees. hunt (/hʌnt/ , verb) Meaning: To chase and catch animals for food. Example: Big birds hunt small animals in the forest. fossil (/ˈfɒs.əl/ , noun) Meaning: Very old animal bones turned into stone. Example: The scientist finds an old bird fossil in the dirt. history (/ˈhɪs.tər.i/ , noun) Meaning: Events that happened in the past. Example: Children learn about Earth's history in school. Long ago, big dinosaurs disappear from Earth. Giant rocks fall from space. The big dinosaurs die. But small birds do not die. They survive and live in warm green forests. Today, scientists learn about these amazing ancient creatures. After the dinosaurs, giant birds rule the land. These special birds are huge and very strong. They have long legs and big sharp beaks. They run fast across open fields. They hunt small animals for food every day. Other mammals stay small during this time. Scientists find old fossils deep in the ground. Fossils are hard animal bones from long ago. The fossils show that giant birds live for millions of years. Many giant birds cannot fly because they are very heavy. They walk on two big feet like ostriches. Today, tiny birds fly happily in our sunny gardens. Many children love watching colourful birds outside. Birds are now smaller and very friendly. We enjoy learning about Earth's long and exciting history! Listen 00:00 / 01:06 Share Lesson Demon ducks were actually herbivores - Image credit: Science Photo Library DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Would you like to see a giant bird in real life? (2) Why do you think small birds survived when dinosaurs died? (3) What is your favourite bird today? (4) How do birds help our environment today? (5) What would you do if you found a dinosaur fossil in your garden? 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: fossil, giant, hunt, survive Long ago, big dinosaurs disappear from Earth. Giant rocks fall from space. The big dinosaurs die. But small birds do not die. They _______(1) and live in warm green forests. Today, scientists learn about these amazing ancient creatures. After the dinosaurs, _______(2) birds rule the land. These special birds are huge and very strong. They have long legs and big sharp beaks. They run fast across open fields. They _______(3) small animals for food every day. Other mammals stay small during this time. Scientists find old fossils deep in the ground. Fossils are hard animal bones from long ago. The _______(4) show that giant birds live for millions of years. Many giant birds cannot fly because they are very heavy. They walk on two big feet like ostriches. Today, tiny birds fly happily in our sunny gardens. Many children love watching colourful birds outside. Birds are now smaller and very friendly. We enjoy learning about Earth's long and exciting history! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Big rocks created new zoos for animals. b) Giant birds ruled Earth after dinosaurs died. c) Ostriches learn to fly in sunny gardens. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Small birds survived after big rocks fell from space. T/F (2) Giant birds had small beaks and short legs. T/F (3) Many giant birds could not fly because they were heavy. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in order from 1 to 3: [ ] Giant birds rule the land and hunt small animals. [ ] Big rocks fall from space and dinosaurs die. [ ] Tiny, friendly birds live in our gardens today. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) survive (2) giant (3) creature (4) hunt (5) fossil a) very old animal bones turned into stone b) to chase and catch animals for food c) to stay alive after a dangerous event d) extremely large in size e) a living animal or person USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The giant birds had very long legs, so they _______ across the fields. a) ran fast b) swam deeply c) slept quietly (2) Scientists look for hard bones in the ground to _______ ancient animals. a) paint pictures of b) understand more about c) cook dinner for Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the sentence: A) rule B) Giant C) the D) land E) birds (2) Unscramble the sentence: A) find B) ground C) Scientists D) old E) fossils SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY A1 Answer Key Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) survive (2) giant (3) hunt (4) fossils Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True or False (1) True (2) False (3) True Section 4: Put Events in Order [2] Giant birds rule the land and hunt small animals. [1] Big rocks fall from space and dinosaurs die. [3] Tiny, friendly birds live in our gardens today. Section 5: Vocab Match (1) c (2) d (3) e (4) b (5) a Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a (2) b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) B - E - A - C - D (Giant birds rule the land) (2) C - A - D - E - B (Scientists find old fossils ground) Section 8: Discussion Questions (Open student responses) BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 28 Jul 2026 This image released by Universal Pictures shows a scene from Illumination's "Minions & Monsters." (Universal Pictures via AP) Minions and Monsters Tops Holiday Weekend Box Office Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) The Minions go to Hollywood to become stars. b) The Minions build a big spaceship to fly to Mars. c) The Minions open a pizza restaurant in London. Ask: (1) Do you like watching animated films at the cinema? (2) Which movie character makes you laugh the most? VOCABULARY cinema (noun, /ˈsɪn.ə.mɑː/) film (noun, /fɪlm/) famous (adjective, /ˈfeɪ.məs/) success (noun, /səkˈses/) character (noun, /ˈkær.ək.tə/) brilliant (adjective, /ˈbrɪl.i.ənt/) Meaning: A building where you go to watch films on a big screen. Example: We bought tickets to watch a funny movie at the cinema. Meaning: A moving picture with sound that tells a story. Example: The new animated film made everyone in the room laugh. Meaning: Known by a lot of people in many places. Example: The yellow Minions are famous all over the world. Meaning: A good result or something that achieves its goal. Example: The new cartoon was a huge success at the box office. Meaning: A person or animal in a story or movie. Example: Woody is my favourite animated character in the show. Meaning: Extremely good, clever, or wonderful. Example: Watching the funny show was a brilliant way to spend Sunday. Many families visited the cinema during the long holiday weekend. They wanted to watch fun new films on the big screen. The most popular film was Minions and Monsters. In this funny story, the small yellow Minions travel to Hollywood. They want to become famous movie stars. The film made over thirty-six million dollars in just three days. It was a huge success around the world. Another famous film was Toy Story 5. It came in second place at the box office. Millions of children enjoyed watching these exciting characters on screen. Cinema owners were very happy because so many people bought tickets, popcorn, and soft drinks. Going to the cinema is a brilliant way to spend time with friends. Listen 00:00 / 00:50 Share Lesson This image released by Universal Pictures shows a scene from Illumination's "Minions & Monsters." (Universal Pictures via AP) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like going to the cinema with your family? 2. What is your favourite animated film of all time? 3. Do you prefer watching Minions or Toy Story? Why? 4. What delicious snacks do you eat when watching a film? 5. Would you like to be a famous movie star in Hollywood? 6. Why do you think animated films are so popular with children? 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, cinema, famous, success Many families visited the _______(1) during the long holiday weekend. They wanted to watch fun new films on the big screen. The most popular film was Minions and Monsters. In this funny story, the small yellow Minions travel to Hollywood. They want to become _______(2) movie stars. The film made over thirty-six million dollars in just three days. It was a huge _______(3) around the world. Another famous film was Toy Story 5. It came in second place at the box office. Millions of children enjoyed watching these exciting _______(4) on screen. Cinema owners were very happy because so many people bought tickets, popcorn, and soft drinks. Going to the cinema is a brilliant way to spend time with friends. Section 2: Main Idea Which sentence best describes the main idea of the story? a) Minions and Monsters was the most popular cinema film during the holiday weekend. b) Toy Story 5 was the only film that children watched this summer. c) People prefer staying at home instead of going to the cinema. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Minions and Monsters was the most popular film at the cinema. T/F 2. The Minions travel to London to open a school. T/F 3. Toy Story 5 came in second place at the box office. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the order they happened in the article (1-3): [ ] Toy Story 5 took second place at the box office. [ ] Families went to the cinema to watch new holiday films. [ ] Minions and Monsters made over thirty-six million dollars. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Cinema 2. Film 3. Famous 4. Character a) A person or animal in a story. b) Known by many people everywhere. c) A building where you watch movies. d) A moving picture that tells a story. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Complete the sentences with the correct word. 1. I love going to the _______ to see new cartoons. a) cinema b) kitchen c) library 2. My favourite film was a huge _______ because it was so funny. a) success b) mistake c) problem Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in order to make complete sentences. 1. A: the B: visited C: families D: many E: cinema 2. A: film B: a C: was D: huge E: success SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Correct Answer: a) The Minions go to Hollywood to become stars. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) cinema (2) famous (3) success (4) character Section 2: Main Idea Correct Answer: a) Minions and Monsters was the most popular cinema film during the holiday weekend. Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order 3 1 2 Section 5: Vocab Match c d b a Section 6: Discussion Builder a) cinema a) success Section 7: Sentence Unscramble D-A-E-B-C (Many families visited the cinema) B-A-C-D-E (A film was a huge success) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student's own answers. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 22 Aug 2026 Image credit: Getty Images Why Flying Insects Circle Lights at Night Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Insects fly in circles near lamps. b) Insects eat glowing street lights. c) Insects sleep inside bright bulbs. Ask: (1) Do you ever see insects flying near lights at night? (2) Why do you think moths fly around lamps? VOCABULARY Insect /ɪn.sekt/ (Noun) Bright /braɪt/ (Adjective) Secret /ˈsiː.krət/ (Noun) Balanced /ˈbæl.ənst/ (Adjective) Lamp /læmp/ (Noun) Discovery /dɪˈskʌv.ər.i/ (Noun) A small creature with six legs. Example: A small insect landed on the green leaf. Having a lot of light. Example: The bright light shines in the garden. Information that is hidden or unknown. Example: They found a secret about how moths fly. Keeping steady so you do not fall. Example: The bird stays balanced on the tree branch. An artificial light object. Example: He turned on the street lamp outside. Learning something new for the first time. Example: The scientists made an exciting discovery. Many people see moths and other flying insects around bright street lights at night. For a long time, people believed that insects liked bright lights very much. Now, clever scientists have discovered an exciting new secret about how insects fly in the dark. Insects do not fly towards lights because they want to touch them. Instead, insects get confused by artificial lights from lamps and buildings. In nature, the open sky is always the brightest thing at night. Insects fly with their backs turned towards the sky to stay balanced in the air. When a flying insect gets near a lamp, it turns its back towards the light source. This makes the insect fly around and around in endless circles. It cannot fly straight anymore and sometimes crashes into the hard ground below. Scientists used special fast cameras to watch insects flying near lamps. They hope this big discovery will help people build safer street lights. Listen 00:00 / 00:58 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Have you ever seen moths around a porch light or street light? 2. What other flying insects do you know? 3. Why is it important for scientists to study animals and insects? 4. How do you feel when you see an insect in your home? 5. What can people do to help protect insects at night? 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: balanced / confused / discovery / secret Many people see moths and other flying insects around bright street lights at night. For a long time, people believed that insects liked bright lights very much. Now, clever scientists have discovered an exciting new _______(1) about how insects fly in the dark. Insects do not fly towards lights because they want to touch them. Instead, insects get _______(2) by artificial lights from lamps and buildings. In nature, the open sky is always the brightest thing at night. Insects fly with their backs turned towards the sky to stay _______(3) in the air. When a flying insect gets near a lamp, it turns its back towards the light source. This makes the insect fly around and around in endless circles. It cannot fly straight anymore and sometimes crashes into the hard ground below. Scientists used special fast cameras to watch insects flying near lamps. They hope this big _______(4) will help people build safer street lights. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the main idea of the story: a) Insects fly in circles near lamps because the light confuses their flying balance. b) Scientists want to catch all the moths near street lights. c) Moths prefer to fly during the day instead of at night. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. People used to think that insects liked bright lights. T/F 2. Insects turn their backs towards the brightest light to balance. T/F 3. The new study used fast cameras to look at fish. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Number the events from 1 to 3: [ ] An insect flies near a bright street lamp at night. [ ] The insect turns its back to the lamp and flies in circles. [ ] Scientists study the insect using special fast cameras. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Insect 2. Bright 3. Balanced 4. Lamp 5. Secret a) Giving out a lot of light b) A small animal with six legs c) Something hidden or unknown d) A light made by humans e) Steady and not falling over USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete each sentence: 1. When moths see street lights, they get _______ and lose their direction. a) confused b) happy c) sleepy 2. The sky is the brightest _______ for flying insects at night. a) food b) source c) plant Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the sentence parts to make a correct sentence: 1. A: fly in circles B: near bright lamps C: Night insects D: at night E: when they get confused 2. A: Insects turn B: towards the sky C: their backs D: to stay steady E: while flying SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) Insects fly in circles near lamps. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps secret confused balanced discovery Section 2: Main Idea a) Insects fly in circles near lamps because the light confuses their flying balance. Section 3: True or False True True False Section 4: Put Events in Order [1] An insect flies near a bright street lamp at night. [2] The insect turns its back to the lamp and flies in circles. [3] Scientists study the insect using special fast cameras. Section 5: Vocab Match 1 - b 2 - a 3 - e 4 - d 5 - c Section 6: Discussion Builder a) confused b) source Section 7: Sentence Unscramble C - A - B - D - E (Night insects fly in circles near bright lamps at night when they get confused.) A - C - B - D - E (Insects turn their backs towards the sky to stay steady while flying.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student's own answers. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 6 Jun 2026 Ancient Crocodiles Walked on Two Legs Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A small ancient crocodile walked on two legs. b) Crocodiles used to fly in the sky like birds. c) Modern crocodiles have sharp bird beaks. Ask: (1) Do you like crocodiles? (2) What is your favourite animal? VOCABULARY ancient (adj) /ˈeɪnʃənt/ crocodile (n) /ˈkrɒkədaɪl/ strange (adj) /streɪndʒ/ beak (n) /biːk/ hollow (n) /ˈhɒləʊ/ fossil (n) /ˈfɒsl/ Very old; from a long time ago. Example: Scientists found an ancient bone in the ground. A large reptile with a long body, thick skin, and sharp teeth that lives near water. Example: The green crocodile swam quietly in the river. Unusual, surprising, or difficult to understand. Example: The animal looked strange because it had no teeth. The hard, pointed mouth of a bird. Example: The bird used its sharp beak to eat a small seed. Having an empty space or hole inside. Example: Bird bones are hollow so they can fly easily. The hard remains of an animal or plant that lived a very long time ago. Example: The museum has a huge dinosaur fossil. Scientists discovered a very ancient animal in America. This reptile lived 215 million years ago. It was an old cousin of the modern crocodile. However, this animal looked very strange. It did not walk on four legs like today's crocodiles. Instead, it walked upright on two long legs. It was about 60 centimetres tall, which is the same size as a small dog. This creature did not have any sharp teeth. It had a hard beak to eat its food. It also had very light, hollow bones. This helped the animal run quickly through the forests. Scientists found many bones of this animal in the ground. They are studying the old fossil remains to learn more about nature. It proves that the history of our world is full of amazing surprises. Listen 00:00 / 00:40 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like learning about ancient animals? Why or why not? 2. How is this ancient crocodile different from crocodiles today? 3. Why do you think this animal needed to run fast in the forest? 4. What would you do if you found an old fossil in your garden? 5. Why do you think scientists study old animal bones? 6. Imagine this animal was alive today. Do you think it would make a good pet? 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: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: ancient, crocodile, beak, fossil Scientists discovered a very _______(1) animal in America. This reptile lived 215 million years ago. It was an old cousin of the modern _______(2). However, this animal looked very strange. It did not walk on four legs like today's crocodiles. Instead, it walked upright on two long legs. It was about 60 centimetres tall, which is the same size as a small dog. This creature did not have any sharp teeth. It had a hard _______(3) to eat its food. It also had very light, hollow bones. This helped the animal run quickly through the forests. Scientists found many bones of this animal in the ground. They are studying the old _______(4) remains to learn more about nature. It proves that the history of our world is full of amazing surprises. 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Modern crocodiles are slowly changing into forest birds. b) Scientists found an old crocodile cousin that walked on two legs and had a beak. c) Ancient pet dogs were the same size as small green reptiles. UNDERSTANDING 3: True or False 1. The ancient animal lived 215 million years ago. T/F 2. This animal had a big mouth full of sharp teeth. T/F 3. Scientists found only ten bones of this animal under the ground. T/F 4: Put Events in Order Put these sentences in the correct order from 1 to 3. _______ The ancient animal lived and ran through the green forests 215 million years ago. _______ Scientists dug in the ground and found more than 900 bones of the creature. _______ Experts started studying the fossil remains to learn secrets about ancient nature. LANGUAGE 5: Match the Vocabulary Words 1. ancient 2. crocodile 3. beak 4. hollow a) a hard, pointed mouth of a bird b) very old; from a long time ago c) having an empty space or hole inside d) a large reptile that lives near water USE IT 6: Discussion Builder 1. If I saw an ancient two-legged crocodile in a forest, I would feel _______ a) scared because it could run very fast b) happy because it looks small and silly c) interested to see its hard beak 2. Learning about old fossil bones makes me think about _______ a) how different animals change over a long time b) what my modern pet dog likes to eat for dinner c) why most trees in the forest are green 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order. 1. A) animal B) ancient C) lived D) this E) long ago 2. A) had B) a hard C) beak D) it E) to eat SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section 1: Fill in the Gaps 1. ancient 2. crocodile 3. beak 4. fossil Section 2: Main Idea Correct answer: b Section 3: True or False 1. True 2. False 3. False Section 4: Put Events in Order 1, 2, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match 1 - b 2 - d 3 - a 4 - c Section 6: Discussion Builder Student's own choice. Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. D, B, A, C, E (This ancient animal lived long ago.) 2. D, A, B, C, E (It had a hard beak to eat.) 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 6 Jul 2026 Young Adventurer Nears World Record by Visiting Almost Every Country Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Travelling by rocket to the moon b) Travelling to every country on Earth c) Travelling across the ocean on a giant turtle Ask: (1) Do you like visiting new cities? (2) What do you pack in your bag when you go on a trip? VOCABULARY World (noun) Travel (verb) Country (noun) Young (adjective) Record (noun) Safe (adjective) Journey (noun) The earth with all its countries and people. Example: She wants to travel around the world. To go from one place to another place. Example: They travel by train every weekend. An area of land that has its own government and laws. Example: India is a beautiful country. Having lived for only a short time; not old. Example: The young girl loves reading stories. The best official score or count ever done. Example: He wants to break the world swimming record. Protected from danger or harm. Example: It is important to stay safe when you explore. An act of travelling from one place to another. Example: Their long journey across the mountains took three days. Sophia Lee is a twenty-year-old woman from Alaska. She has a big dream. She wants to be the youngest person to visit every country in the world. Sophia began her amazing journey when she was very young. On her eighteenth birthday, she decided to break a world record. Now, she has visited one hundred and eighty-six countries. She only needs to visit nine more places to finish her plan. Sophia travels by public buses and trains. Sometimes her journey is difficult, but she always stays safe. Her favourite country is India because she loves the warm culture. She also saw large mountain gorillas in Uganda with her grandfather. Sophia works as a yoga teacher to earn money during her travels. She hopes her story inspires other young children to explore new places and be brave. Listen 00:00 / 00:58 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like travelling to new places? 2. What is your favourite country in the world? 3. Is it a good idea to travel alone? Why or why not? 4. Would you like to break a world record one day? 5. What transport do you use most often: buses, trains, or cars? 6. Why is it important to learn about other cultures? 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: world, journey, record, safe Sophia Lee is a twenty-year-old woman from Alaska. She has a big dream. She wants to be the youngest person to visit every country in the _______(1). Sophia began her amazing _______(2) when she was very young. On her eighteenth birthday, she decided to break a world _______(3). Now, she has visited one hundred and eighty-six countries. She only needs to visit nine more places to finish her plan. Sophia travels by public buses and trains. Sometimes her journey is difficult, but she always stays _______(4). Her favourite country is India because she loves the warm culture. She also saw large mountain gorillas in Uganda with her grandfather. Sophia works as a yoga teacher to earn money during her travels. She hopes her story inspires other young children to explore new places and be brave. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) A young woman from Alaska travels to find a job as a yoga teacher. b) A young woman is travelling to every country to break a world record. c) A grandfather and his granddaughter take a holiday to see gorillas in Uganda. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Sophia is from Alaska. T/F 2. Sophia needs to visit ninety more countries. T/F 3. Sophia's grandfather travelled to Uganda with her. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events from Sophia's story in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) Sophia decided to break a world record on her 18th birthday. b) Sophia went to Costa Rica for her first solo trip. c) Sophia visited Uganda and saw mountain gorillas. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. World 2. Country 3. Record 4. Safe a) An official best count or score in the world b) Not in danger or hurt c) The earth with all its countries and people d) An area of land that has its own king, queen, or government USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I want to travel to a new _______ because I love learning about different people. a) record b) country c) safe 2. It is important to stay _______ when you visit a big city. a) young b) safe c) world Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make a correct sentence. 1. A) big dream B) has a C) Sophia Lee D) from Alaska E) . 2. A) to visit B) nine places C) needs D) she E) more . SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps world journey record safe Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order b a c Section 5: Vocab Match c d a b Section 6: Discussion Builder b b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Sophia Lee from Alaska has a big dream. She needs nine more places to visit. Section 8: Discussion Questions Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 9 Jun 2026 The Worlds Tallest Church Finishes Its Giant Tower 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 tower finishes building in Spain. b) A new football stadium opens in Barcelona. c) A famous museum is painted blue. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a very tall tower? (2) What famous buildings do you know? VOCABULARY church (chuhch) noun tower (tow-uh) noun height (hite) noun cross (kros) noun finish (fin-ish) verb famous (fay-muhs) adjective A building for Christian people. Example: They went inside the beautiful church to look around. A tall and narrow building or part of a building. Example: The church has a very high stone tower. How tall someone or something is. Example: The total height of the new tower is wonderful. A shape with one long vertical bar and a shorter horizontal bar. Example: There is a giant white cross at the top. To complete the last part of something. Example: The builders will finish the final tower this week. Known by many people in different places. Example: Barcelona is a famous city in sunny Spain. Barcelona is a famous city in sunny Spain. It has a beautiful church called the Sagrada Familia. People started building this church more than one hundred years ago. An architect named Antoni Gaudi designed the building. This June, the builders will finish the tallest part of the church. This part is a giant tower called the Tower of Jesus Christ. It has a massive white cross at the top. The cross is very heavy and shines under the sun. Now, the building has a total height of one hundred and seventy-two metres. This makes it the tallest church in the world. Many people will travel to Spain to see the opening ceremony this week. They want to look at the beautiful city from the high tower. It is a very special time for Barcelona. Listen 00:00 / 00:39 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like tall buildings? 2. Have you ever been to Spain? 3. What is the most famous building in your town? 4. Would you like to ride in a glass lift? 5. Why do people like beautiful old churches? 6. Do you prefer big cities or quiet villages? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: famous, finish, tower, height Barcelona is a _______(1) city in sunny Spain. It has a beautiful church called the Sagrada Familia. People started building this church more than one hundred years ago. An architect named Antoni Gaudi designed the building. This June, the builders will _______(2) the tallest part of the church. This part is a giant _______(3) called the Tower of Jesus Christ. It has a massive white cross at the top. The cross is very heavy and shines under the sun. Now, the building has a total _______(4) of one hundred and seventy-two metres. This makes it the tallest church in the world. Many people will travel to Spain to see the opening ceremony this week. They want to look at the beautiful city from the high tower. It is a very special time for Barcelona. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Barcelona is a hot city where many people love to go on holiday. b) A famous church in Spain is finishing its tallest tower with a big cross. c) An old architect named Antoni Gaudi built many houses in Spain. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False Read the statements and choose True or False. 1. The Sagrada Familia is located in a famous city in Spain. T/F 2. The new tower has a big blue cross at the top. T/F 3. This building is now the tallest church in the world. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) Builders finish the giant Tower of Jesus Christ in June. b) Many people travel to Spain to see the special opening ceremony. c) People began building the beautiful Sagrada Familia church. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. famous 2. church 3. tower 4. height a) A very tall and narrow part of a building. b) How tall something or someone is. c) Known by a lot of people in many places. d) A special building where Christian people go. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the sentence. 1. The workers want to _______ the high tower before the weekend. a) finish b) church c) height 2. The Sagrada Familia is a very _______ building in Spain. a) cross b) famous c) tower Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. [A] city [B] beautiful [C] Barcelona [D] is [E] a 2. [A] high [B] has [C] church [D] the [E] towers SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps 1. famous 2. finish 3. tower 4. height Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True or False 1. True 2. False 3. True Section 4: Put Events in Order 1. c 2. a 3. b Section 5: Vocab Match 1. c 2. d 3. a 4. b Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. a 2. b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. C - D - E - B - A 2. D - C - B - A - E 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 6 Aug 2026 A gray whale surfaces in San Francisco Bay on February 26. Whales are increasingly foraging in the heavily trafficked bay, facing danger of collision with ships. Darrin Allen © NOAA Permit #26532 Smart AI Technology Helps Save Grey Whales in the Ocean Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Computers help scientists find grey whales. b) Whales learn how to fly in the sky. c) Whales live in small rivers. Ask: (1) Do you like ocean animals? (2) Have you ever seen a real whale? VOCABULARY 1. whale /weɪl/ (noun) 2. ocean /ˈəʊʃn/ (noun) 3. camera /ˈkæmrə/ (noun) 4. computer /kəmˈpjuːtə/ (noun) 5. safe /seɪf/ (adjective) 6. protect /prəˈtekt/ (verb) A very large animal that lives in the sea. Example: Grey whales swim in the cold ocean. The huge area of salt water on Earth. Example: Fish and whales live in the ocean. A tool used to take pictures or video. Example: The camera takes pictures of the animals. A machine that processes information. Example: Scientists use a computer to look at photos. Not in danger or hurt. Example: We want to keep the big whales safe. To keep someone or something from harm. Example: New technology helps protect the grey whales. Grey whales are big ocean animals. Every year, they swim thousands of kilometres across the sea to find food and warm water. However, life in the ocean can be difficult for these gentle creatures. Ships can hit them, and finding enough food is sometimes hard. Now, clever scientists are using new artificial intelligence technology to help protect grey whales. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a special computer programme. Cameras take thousands of photographs of the sea from airplanes and satellites in space. Looking at all these pictures would take humans a very long time. The smart AI computer program can scan all the photos in just a few minutes. It finds the grey whales in the water quickly and counts them carefully. This new technology helps scientists know where the grey whales are swimming. When ships know where the whales are, they can slow down or change direction. This clever idea keeps the whales safe and healthy in their ocean home. Listen 00:00 / 01:07 Share Lesson The whale detection system uses AI to identify whales in the camera’s images; once verified, the system alerts captains that may be on a collision course with the whales. Rachel Rhodes/UCSB DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why do you think grey whales swim so far every year? 2. How do computers help scientists study animals? 3. Would you like to use a drone or satellite camera? 4. What other sea animals should we protect? 5. What can people do to help keep the ocean clean? 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: computer, ocean, pictures, safe Grey whales are big _______(1) animals. Every year, they swim thousands of kilometres across the sea to find food and warm water. However, life in the sea can be difficult for these gentle creatures. Ships can hit them, and finding enough food is sometimes hard. Now, clever scientists are using new artificial intelligence technology to help protect grey whales. Artificial intelligence, or AI, is a special computer programme. Cameras take thousands of photographs of the sea from airplanes and satellites in space. Looking at all these photos would take humans a very long time. The smart AI _______(2) program can scan all the _______(3) in just a few minutes. It finds the grey whales in the water quickly and counts them carefully. This new technology helps scientists know where the grey whales are swimming. When ships know where the whales are, they can slow down or change direction. This clever idea keeps the whales _______(4) and healthy in their ocean home. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Ships are moving faster across the ocean. b) Scientists use AI computers to help save grey whales. c) Grey whales only eat food in warm bays. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Grey whales swim thousands of kilometres every year. T/F 2. Looking at satellite photos takes AI computers many months. T/F 3. Ships can slow down when they know whales are near. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3: [ ] AI scans the satellite photographs in a few minutes. [ ] Satellites take thousands of pictures of the ocean from space. [ ] Ships receive information and slow down to keep whales safe. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. whale 2. ocean 3. camera 4. computer 5. safe a) A machine used to process information quickly b) A large animal that lives in the sea c) Free from harm or danger d) A device used to take pictures from above e) The massive area of salt water covering Earth USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. Scientists use AI to keep grey whales _______ in the ocean. a) safe b) cold c) lost 2. Cameras on satellites take _______ of the sea. a) food b) pictures c) boats Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the sentence parts in order: 1. A) find grey whales / B) helps scientists / C) in the / D) Artificial intelligence / E) big ocean. 2. A) above Earth / B) thousands of / C) Cameras take / D) from high / E) ocean photos SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) Computers help scientists find grey whales. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps ocean computer pictures safe Section 2: Main Idea b) Scientists use AI computers to help save grey whales. Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order 2, 1, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match 1-b, 2-e, 3-d, 4-a, 5-c Section 6: Discussion Builder a b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble D - B - A - D - E (Artificial intelligence helps scientists find grey whales in the big ocean.) C - B - E - D - A (Cameras take thousands of ocean photos from high above Earth.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student 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 World, Sports & Travel Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 29 Aug 2026 When researchers handed in ‘lost’ wallets, not all of them were returned to their supposed owners – and it mattered how much money was inside - Image credit: Getty Images Global Study Ranks Most Honest Countries using Lost Wallets Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Scientists dropped lost wallets in different countries. b) Scientists left lost backpacks on buses. c) Scientists gave free wallets to school children. Ask: (1) Have you ever found a lost item in a public place? (2) Why is it important to return lost things to their owners? VOCABULARY wallet (/ˈwɒl.ɪt/ , noun) Meaning: A small, flat folding case for carrying paper money and cards. Example: Tom put his bus ticket inside his new wallet. experiment (/ɪkˈsper.ɪ.mənt/ , noun) Meaning: A scientific test done to find out how something works. Example: The class did an experiment with water and salt. honest (/ˈɒn.ɪst/ , adjective) Meaning: Telling the truth and doing what is right and fair. Example: An honest girl returned the lost toy to her friend. return (/rɪˈtɜːn/ , verb) Meaning: To give or bring something back to its owner. Example: Please return the book to the library tomorrow. empty (/ˈemp.ti/ , adjective) Meaning: Containing nothing inside. Example: The box was empty after we ate all the apples. cash (/kæʃ/ , noun) Meaning: Money in the form of notes and coins. Example: Maya used her cash to buy a cold drink. owner (/ˈəʊ.nə/ , noun) Meaning: The person that something belongs to. Example: The dog barked happily when its owner came home. Scientists do an important experiment about honesty. They visit forty different countries around the world. The scientists leave thousands of lost wallets inside public buildings. They place the wallets in hotels, banks, and busy post offices. Every single wallet contains a basic shopping list, a small key, and a clear email address. Some wallets contain money inside them. Other wallets are completely empty. The workers inside the buildings find the lost wallets. Do they try to contact the owners? The final results are very interesting. In Switzerland, Norway, and the Netherlands, workers return most of the wallets. People in these peaceful countries act very honestly. The scientists also discover something surprising. Wallets containing a large sum of money are returned more often than empty wallets. People feel bad if they keep lots of money. They prefer to help the rightful owner get their items back safely. This study shows that many people around the world choose kindness every day. Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson Residents of Switzerland were most likely to return the wallets to their owners, and so were crowned the most honest country included in the study - Credit: Getty DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) What would you do if you found a lost wallet on the street? (2) Why do you think people returned wallets with money more often? (3) Which country in the study returned the most wallets? (4) How can we help people in our school be more honest? (5) Why is it helpful to have an email address inside a lost wallet? 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: cash, experiment, return, wallets Scientists do an important _______(1) about honesty. They visit forty different countries around the world. The scientists leave thousands of lost _______(2) inside public buildings. They place the wallets in hotels, banks, and busy post offices. Every single wallet contains a basic shopping list, a small key, and a clear email address. Some wallets contain money inside them. Other wallets are completely empty. The workers inside the buildings find the lost wallets. Do they try to contact the owners? The final results are very interesting. In Switzerland, Norway, and the Netherlands, workers _______(3) most of the wallets. People in these peaceful countries act very honestly. The scientists also discover something surprising. Wallets containing a large sum of _______(4) are returned more often than empty wallets. People feel bad if they keep lots of money. They prefer to help the rightful owner get their items back safely. This study shows that many people around the world choose kindness every day. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) Scientists taught animals how to carry wallets safely. b) A global study showed how people in different countries return lost wallets. c) Post offices are the only places where lost items are kept. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True and False (1) Scientists visited forty different countries for the experiment. T/F (2) Empty wallets were returned more often than wallets with money. T/F (3) Workers in Switzerland returned most of the lost wallets. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order (1-3): ( ) Workers inside the buildings find the lost wallets. ( ) Scientists place lost wallets in public buildings around the world. ( ) Scientists collect the results to see which countries returned wallets. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) wallet (2) honest (3) return (4) empty (5) cash a) Containing nothing inside b) Money in the form of paper notes and coins c) A small case used for carrying money and cards d) Doing what is right, truthful, and fair e) To give something back to its rightful owner USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) If I find a lost key in class, I should _______ it to the teacher. a) return b) hide (2) An _______ person always tells the truth to their friends. a) empty b) honest Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the sentence: [A] do [B] an [C] experiment. [D] Scientists [E] important (2) Unscramble the sentence: [A] return [B] Workers [C] lost [D] wallets. [E] the SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Answer Key - A1 Level Warm Up: a) Scientists dropped lost wallets in different countries. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) experiment (2) wallets (3) return (4) cash Section 2: Main Idea: b) A global study showed how people in different countries return lost wallets. Section 3: True and False (1) True (2) False (3) True Section 4: Put Events in Order (2) Workers inside the buildings find the lost wallets. (1) Scientists place lost wallets in public buildings around the world. (3) Scientists collect the results to see which countries returned wallets. Section 5: Vocab Match (1) c (2) d (3) e (4) a (5) b Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a (2) b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Scientists do an important experiment. (D - A - B - E - C) (2) Workers return the lost wallets. (B - A - E - C - D) Section 8: Discussion Questions (1) I would give it to a police station or an adult in charge. (2) Because people feel bad keeping money that belongs to someone else. (3) Switzerland returned the most wallets. (4) We can encourage honesty by celebrating truthful behavior. (5) It makes it very easy to contact the person who lost it. 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 3 Aug 2026 Image Tiger Cats Conservation Initiative Exciting New Species Discovered in South America Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A new cat that lives in trees in high mountains b) A large dog that lives in dark ocean caves c) A blue bird that sleeps under the sand Ask: (1) Do you like learning about new wild animals? (2) Where do you think wild cats live? VOCABULARY Discover (verb) Species (noun) Animal (noun) Forest (noun) Mountain (noun) Spot (noun) Meaning: To find something for the first time. Example: Scientists discover new creatures every year. Meaning: A specific group of animals or plants that are the same. Example: The clouded-tiger cat is a new animal species. Meaning: A living creature that is not a human or plant. Example: A tiger cat is a small wild animal. Meaning: A large area with many trees and plants. Example: The wild cat lives in a green forest. Meaning: A very high hill with steep rocks. Example: The scientist climbed a high mountain to find the cat. Meaning: A small round mark or pattern of colour. Example: The cat has dark spots on its soft fur. Did you know that scientists are still finding new animals today? In 2024, scientists found more than two hundred new animal species around the world! One very exciting new animal is the clouded-tiger cat. A clever cat expert named De Oliveira found this small cat in the high Andes mountains in South America. He used hidden camera traps in the forest to take pictures of it. He looked for this cat for fifteen years after reading an interesting email about it! The clouded-tiger cat is about the same size as a normal house cat, but it is special. It has dark spots on its coat, thick soft fur, and a very long tail. It also moves differently from other wild cats. It climbs high trees and stays safe in the quiet forest. Sadly, this beautiful small cat is in danger because its forest home is disappearing. Scientists want to help protect this new species and keep its mountain home safe for the future. Listen 00:00 / 01:03 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to explore high mountains to find new animals? 2. Why do you think the clouded-tiger cat climbs high trees? 3. What is your favourite wild animal species? 4. How can people help protect rare forest animals? 5. Why is it exciting when scientists discover a new creature? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: forest, mountain, species, spots Did you know that scientists are still finding new animals today? In 2024, scientists found more than two hundred new animal _______(1) around the world! One very exciting new animal is the clouded-tiger cat. A clever cat expert named De Oliveira found this small cat in the high Andes _______(2) in South America. He used hidden camera traps in the forest to take pictures of it. He looked for this cat for fifteen years after reading an interesting email about it! The clouded-tiger cat is about the same size as a normal house cat, but it is special. It has dark _______(3) on its coat, thick soft fur, and a very long tail. It also moves differently from other wild cats. It climbs high trees and stays safe in the quiet _______(4). Sadly, this beautiful small cat is in danger because its forest home is disappearing. Scientists want to help protect this new species and keep its mountain home safe for the future. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) Scientists found a new small wild cat species in the mountains in 2024. b) All wild cats live in house gardens with humans. c) Cameras do not work high up in cold mountains. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False Scientists discovered over two hundred new species in 2024. T/F The clouded-tiger cat is much bigger than a house cat. T/F The clouded-tiger cat is in danger because its forest home is disappearing. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order a) De Oliveira set up hidden camera traps in mountain forests. b) De Oliveira received an email about a special wild cat. c) Scientists declared the clouded-tiger cat a new species in 2024. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Discover 2. Forest 3. Mountain 4. Spot 5. Animal a) A living creature like a cat or dog. b) A small round mark of colour on fur. c) To find something for the first time. d) A very high, rocky part of the land. e) A large land area covered with many trees. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. Scientists used cameras in the forest to _______ photos of the rare cat. a) take b) run c) sleep 2. We must _______ mountain forests so wild animals do not lose their homes. a) eat b) protect c) forget Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A) found B) expert C) cat D) new E) a cat. 2. A) live B) cats C) high D) in mountain E) forests SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) A new cat that lives in trees in high mountains Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) species (2) mountain (3) spots (4) forest Section 2: Main Idea Answer: a Section 3: True or False T F T Section 4: Put Events in Order b a c Section 5: Vocab Match c e d b a Section 6: Discussion Builder a b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble B - A - E - D - C (A cat expert found a new cat.) B - A - E - D - C (Cats live in high mountain forests.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student's own response. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error