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Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Art & Culture Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 31 Aug 2026 Courtesy of ABD Meet TUIDE: HYBE's Exciting New K-Pop Girl Group Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A song called Sun Kiss b) A football match in London c) A pet dog that can sing Ask: (1) Do you like listening to music with your friends? (2) Have you ever seen a K-pop group dance on stage? VOCABULARY group (/ɡruːp/ , noun) Meaning: A number of people who work or perform together. Example: The girls sing together in a new K-pop group. sing (/sɪŋ/ , verb) Meaning: To make musical sounds with your voice. Example: They love to sing happy songs for their fans. dance (/dɑːns/ , verb) Meaning: To move your body to the rhythm of music. Example: The girls dance on stage in bright outfits. music (/ˈmjuːzɪk/ , noun) Meaning: Pleasant sounds made by voices or instruments. Example: Their new music makes children feel happy and excited. stage (/steɪdʒ/ , noun) Meaning: A raised floor where performers stand so people can see them. Example: The group smiled when they walked onto the big stage. bright (/braɪt/ , adjective) Meaning: Full of light or strong, cheerful colours. Example: They wore bright clothes for their new music video. Meet TUIDE! TUIDE is a new K-pop girl group. Seven happy girls are in this group. They come from different countries. Seohee, Seoyeon, Elena, Jia, Saki, Seah, and Yi Hani love to sing. They also love to dance together. The girls are very excited today. They are sharing their first album called Tune and Play. Their new song is Sun Kiss. It is a very happy song. The girls dance in bright clothes. They smile on stage. Their music makes children feel happy. Each girl has a special talent. Some girls sing very high notes. Other girls perform energetic dances. They practise every single day. They help each other like good friends. Today, they are performing for many fans. TUIDE wants to bring joy to everyone. They shine like bright stars. Fans around the world watch their videos. The girls are working hard now. They are starting a fun journey together. Everyone is cheering for TUIDE! Listen 00:00 / 01:02 Share Lesson Courtesy of ABD DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Do you like listening to K-pop music? Why or why not? (2) What is your favourite song to dance to? (3) Which country would you like to visit with your friends? (4) How do you feel when you watch a bright performance? (5) Would you like to sing on a stage 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: bright, group, music, stage Meet TUIDE! TUIDE is a new K-pop girl _______(1). Seven happy girls are in this group. They come from different countries. Seohee, Seoyeon, Elena, Jia, Saki, Seah, and Yi Hani love to sing. They also love to dance together. The girls are very excited today. They are sharing their first album called Tune and Play. Their new song is Sun Kiss. It is a very happy song. The girls dance in bright clothes. They smile on _______(2). Their _______(3) makes children feel happy. Each girl has a special talent. Some girls sing very high notes. Other girls perform energetic dances. They practise every single day. They help each other like good friends. Today, they are performing for many fans. TUIDE wants to bring joy to everyone. They shine like _______(4) stars. Fans around the world watch their videos. The girls are working hard now. They are starting a fun journey together. Everyone is cheering for TUIDE! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) A new K-pop girl group named TUIDE is sharing happy music with fans. b) Seven girls are learning how to play basketball in a big stadium. c) A music teacher is opening a new piano school in London. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) TUIDE is a new K-pop girl group with seven members. T/F (2) The members of TUIDE come from the same town. T/F (3) The new song Sun Kiss is a happy song. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1-3): [ ] The girls release their first album, Tune and Play. [ ] Seven girls join together to form the group TUIDE. [ ] TUIDE performs on stage for fans around the world. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. group 2. sing 3. dance 4. music 5. stage a) A raised floor where performers stand so people can see them. b) Sounds made by voices or instruments that sound pleasant. c) A number of people who work or play together. d) To make musical sounds with your voice. e) To move your body to the rhythm of a song. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The girls in TUIDE love to _____ together on stage. a) dance b) sleep c) drive (2) Fans feel very _____ when listening to the new song. a) angry b) happy c) tired Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Put the sentence parts in order: A) is / B) a new / C) TUIDE / D) girl group / E) K-pop (2) Put the sentence parts in order: A) smile / B) The girls / C) on / D) the stage / E) brightly SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answers: Think Ahead: a) A song called Sun Kiss (1) Student's own answer. (2) Student's own answer. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) group (2) stage (3) music (4) bright Section 2: Main Idea a) A new K-pop girl group named TUIDE is sharing happy music with fans. Section 3: True or False (1) True (T) (2) False (F) (3) True (T) Section 4: Put Events in Order [2] The girls release their first album, Tune and Play. [1] Seven girls join together to form the group TUIDE. [3] TUIDE performs on stage for fans around the world. Section 5: Vocab Match 1 - c 2 - d 3 - e 4 - b 5 - a Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a) dance (2) b) happy Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) C-A-B-E-D (TUIDE is a new K-pop girl group.) (2) B-A-E-C-D (The girls smile brightly on the stage.) Section 8: Discussion Questions (1)-(5) 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 Science & Technology Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 2 Jul 2026 How Bad Odours Can Affect Your Body and Mind 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? 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, 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 BACK TO TOP 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. 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 1 Aug 2026 Artush/Shutterstock.com The Comic Book Ad That Released Caimans in Florida 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) Children bought live baby caimans from comic books. b) Caimans were taught to perform tricks in circus shows. c) Alligators were trained to deliver letters by post. Ask: (1) Have you ever read a comic book? (2) Why is a wild reptile a difficult pet to keep at home? VOCABULARY advert (noun) post (noun) reptile (noun) grown (verb/adjective) swamp (noun) compete (verb) Definition: A picture or text that tries to sell something. Example: He saw an advert for a toy in his magazine. Definition: A system for sending letters and parcels. Example: The small parcel arrived in the post yesterday. Definition: An animal with cold blood and scaly skin, such as a lizard or snake. Example: A caiman is a fast reptile with sharp teeth. Definition: Full size or larger after time passes. Example: The tiny pet had grown too large for its bowl. Definition: An area of very wet land with trees and water. Example: Many wild birds live in the warm swamp. Definition: To try to get the same food or space as another animal. Example: Two wild animals compete for food in the forest. Many years ago, children in America read comic books. Inside these comic books, there were adverts for small live pets. Children could buy tiny baby reptiles by post for a few dollars. These small reptiles were called caimans. Caimans look like small alligators. They came from Central and South America. At first, the baby caimans were very small. They were only twenty centimetres long. Many families bought them as cute pets. However, the caimans grew very quickly. Soon, they were over two metres long! They were too big and strong for a bedroom. People did not know what to do with big caimans. Many owners carried them to rivers and swamps in Florida and let them go. Florida has warm weather and lots of water. The caimans liked this new home. They found food and started families. Today, many wild caimans live in Florida. They compete with local animals for fish and birds. Listen 00:00 / 01:07 Share Lesson Spectacled caimans are native to Central and South America. ©Leyo / Creative Commons DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Why did children buy caimans from comic books? (2) Would you like to have a reptile as a pet? (3) Why did baby caimans become a problem for families? (4) Why is Florida a good place for caimans to live? (5) How can people protect local wildlife from exotic pets? 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: compete, advert, swamp, post Many years ago, children in America read comic books. Inside these comic books, there were _______(1)s for small live pets. Children could buy tiny baby reptiles by _______(2) for a few dollars. These small reptiles were called caimans. Caimans look like small alligators. They came from Central and South America. At first, the baby caimans were very small. They were only twenty centimetres long. Many families bought them as cute pets. However, the caimans grew very quickly. Soon, they were over two metres long! They were too big and strong for a bedroom. People did not know what to do with big caimans. Many owners carried them to rivers and _______(3)s in Florida and let them go. Florida has warm weather and lots of water. The caimans liked this new home. They found food and started families. Today, many wild caimans live in Florida. They _______(4) with local animals for fish and birds. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Children built habitats for alligators in Florida. b) Old comic book adverts led to wild caimans living in Florida. c) Caimans are popular pets because they stay very small. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Children bought caimans after seeing adverts in comic books. T/F (2) Baby caimans stayed twenty centimetres long all their lives. T/F (3) Owners released big caimans into rivers and swamps in Florida. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1-3): [ ] Caimans grew too big for human homes. [ ] Children bought tiny caimans by post. [ ] Owners released caimans into Florida swamps. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Advert 2. Post 3. Reptile 4. Swamp 5. Compete a) Cold-blooded animal with scales b) Try to get the same food or space c) Public notice that sells a product d) Wet land with lots of water e) System for delivering parcels USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Complete the dialogue by choosing the correct words. 1. Teacher: Why did families buy baby caimans in the past? Student: They saw an _______(1) in a comic book. a) advert b) island c) engine d) ocean 2. Teacher: What happened when the caimans grew too large? Student: Owners put them in the local _______(2). a) kitchen b) swamp c) library d) bakery Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order to make a full sentence. (1) A: bought / B: tiny / C: Children / D: by post / E: caimans (2) A: in / B: Wild caimans / C: live / D: Florida / E: today SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Correct Answer: a) Children bought live baby caimans from comic books. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) advert (2) post (3) swamp (4) compete Section 2: Main Idea Correct Answer: b) Old comic book adverts led to wild caimans living in Florida. Section 3: True or False (1) True (2) False (3) True Section 4: Put Events in Order Children bought tiny caimans by post. Caimans grew too big for human homes. Owners released caimans into Florida swamps. Section 5: Vocab Match 1 - c 2 - e 3 - a 4 - d 5 - b Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a) advert (2) b) swamp Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Children bought tiny caimans by post. (C-A-B-E-D) (2) Wild caimans live in Florida today. (B-C-A-D-E) Section 8: Discussion Questions Teacher/Self-Evaluated. 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 30 Jun 2026 Why Pink Cleats Have Taken Over the World Cup Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Players wearing bright green shorts. b) Famous football stars wearing bright pink boots. c) The football matches being played in the dark. Ask: (1) What is your favourite colour for sports shoes? (2) Do you like watching football matches on television? VOCABULARY boot (noun) bright (adjective) grass (noun) pitch (noun) player (noun) match (noun) A special shoe worn for playing football. Example: He tied his football boot before the game. Having a lot of light or strong colour. Example: She wears a bright yellow hat. A common green plant that grows on the ground. Example: The cows eat the green grass. The area of ground where a football match is played. Example: The teams walked onto the football pitch. A person who plays a game or sport. Example: He is the best football player in our school. A game or contest between two teams. Example: We won our football match yesterday. The World Cup is a very big football tournament. This year, something is different. Many football players are wearing bright pink boots on the green pitch. In the past, players usually wore black or white boots. Now, pink is everywhere! Why do they choose pink? Companies made these pink boots because they are easy to see. When a player runs fast on the green grass, their team-mates can see their feet quickly. This helps them pass the ball better. Fans at home can also see their favourite players clearly on television. Many children now want to buy pink boots for their own school matches. They want to look like the famous stars. It is a colourful and fun trend in the world of football this summer. Listen 00:00 / 00:47 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you like the colour pink? Why or why not? 2. What colour are your shoes? 3. Do you like watching football on television? 4. Who is your favourite sports star? 5. Why do you think players want to stand out? 6. Would you wear bright pink boots to play a game? 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: bright, grass, matches, pitch The World Cup is a very big football tournament. This year, something is different. Many football players are wearing _______(1) pink boots on the green _______(2). In the past, players usually wore black or white boots. Now, pink is everywhere! Why do they choose pink? Companies made these pink boots because they are easy to see. When a player runs fast on the green _______(3), their team-mates can see their feet quickly. This helps them pass the ball better. Fans at home can also see their favourite players clearly on television. Many children now want to buy pink boots for their own school _______(4). They want to look like the famous stars. It is a colourful and fun trend in the world of football this summer. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the article? a) Children love watching television at home. b) Many football players are wearing bright pink boots at the World Cup. c) Black boots are better than pink boots. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Players at the World Cup only wear black boots. T/F 2. Pink boots are easy to see on the green grass. T/F 3. Many children want to buy pink boots now. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) Companies designed bright pink football boots. b) Famous players wore the pink boots on the pitch during World Cup matches. c) Children saw their heroes and wanted to buy pink boots for school. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. boot 2. bright 3. grass 4. pitch a) A type of shoe used for sports like football. b) Something that has a very strong or light colour. c) The green plants that cover the ground of a pitch. d) The green area where a football game is played. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think pink boots look very cool because they are so _______. a) dark b) bright c) old d) boring 2. My favourite football _______ is wearing them this week. a) pitch b) ball c) player d) grass Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. [A] pink [B] boots [C] are [D] very [E] bright 2. [A] they [B] play [C] football [D] on [E] grass SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up: Answer: b Section 1: (1) bright, (2) pitch, (3) grass, (4) matches Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1. False, 2. True, 3. True Section 4: Companies designed bright pink football boots. Famous players wore the pink boots on the pitch during World Cup matches. Children saw their heroes and wanted to buy pink boots for school. Section 5: 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a Section 6: 1-b, 2-c Section 7: A-B-C-D-E (Pink boots are very bright) A-B-C-D-E (They play football on grass) Section 8: Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Sports & Travel Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 26 Jul 2026 Ronaldinho, left, and Ronaldo stand with Madonna as she performs during the halftime show in the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) FIFA Hosts First Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Famous singers performed live at a huge football match b) A pet dog won the World Cup trophy c) Football players sang songs during the match Ask: (1) Did you watch the football match on television? (2) Who is your favourite singer or musical group? VOCABULARY match (noun) stadium (noun) performance (noun) final (noun) music (noun) global (adjective) A game played between two sports teams. Example: The football match was exciting to watch. A large sports arena with seats for many fans. Example: Millions watched the game at the stadium. Music or dancing done in front of an audience. Example: The singer gave a brilliant performance. The last game in a big sports competition. Example: Both teams worked hard to win the final. Sounds made by instruments or singing. Example: Children loved listening to lively music. Involving or affecting the whole world. Example: Football is a famous global sport. The world of sports received a big musical surprise. For the very first time, the FIFA World Cup final featured a huge halftime show. This special event took place in North America. The big football match was hosted in a huge stadium. During the break between halves, famous singers performed live for the crowd. Millions of people watched the show on television all over the world. Organisers combined music and sports to make the final match even more exciting for young fans. They hoped that this global show would bring families and friends together. People who loved football and people who loved music both enjoyed the big day. It was a fantastic day of sport and entertainment for everyone in the audience. Listen 00:00 / 00:50 Share Lesson Shakira performs during halftime during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you prefer watching sports or listening to music? 2. Who is your favourite singer or band? 3. Would you like to watch a World Cup match inside a huge stadium? 4. What sports do you play at school with your friends? 5. Why do you think people enjoy watching halftime music shows? 6. Which famous person would you like to see at a football game? 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: global, match, performance, stadium The world of sports received a big musical surprise. For the very first time, the FIFA World Cup final featured a huge halftime _______(1). This special event took place in North America. The big football _______(2) was hosted in a huge _______(3) in North America. During the break between halves, famous singers performed live for the crowd. Millions of people watched the show on television all over the world. Organisers combined music and sports to make the final match even more exciting for young fans. They hoped that this _______(4) show would bring families and friends together. People who loved football and people who loved music both enjoyed the big day. It was a fantastic day of sport and entertainment for everyone in the audience. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the article? a) Football players stopped playing sports to sing songs. b) The World Cup final featured a live music show at halftime. c) A new sports stadium was built for pop stars. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True and False 1. The World Cup final will feature a halftime show for the first time. T/F 2. The big football match will take place in Asia. T/F 3. Millions of people will watch the show on television. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: a) Famous singers perform live during halftime. b) Organisers plan a huge halftime show for 2026. c) Millions of viewers watch the final match on TV. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Match 2. Stadium 3. Performance 4. Global a) Involving the whole world b) A game between two sports teams c) A large venue for sports and events d) A live music or dance show USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete each sentence: 1. I love watching a football _______ with my family on weekends. a) match b) chair c) pencil 2. The popular singer gave an amazing _______ during the break. a) lunch b) performance c) window Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in order (A-E): 1. A) will / B) perform / C) singers / D) live / E) famous 2. A) watch / B) football / C) fans / D) will / E) the match SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) Famous singers performed live at a huge football match Section 1: 1) performance, 2) match, 3) stadium, 4) global Section 2: b) The World Cup final featured a live music show at halftime. Section 3: 1) True, 2) False, 3) True Section 4: 1) b, 2) a, 3) c Section 5: 1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-a Section 6: 1) a, 2) b Section 7: 1) A-B-C-D-E (Famous singers performed live on stage), 2) A-B-C-D-E (Fans watched the football match) Section 8: Student's own answers. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 20 Jun 2026 Clever Disabled Parrot Becomes Alpha Leader 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? 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: 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 BACK TO TOP 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. 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 24 Jun 2026 Hero Rat Magawa Honoured in Cambodia 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 rat that saves lives b) A cat that flies a plane c) A dog that sings a song Ask: (1) Do you like rats or are you scared of them? (2) What makes an animal a real hero? VOCABULARY rat (noun) hero (noun) statue (noun) safe (adjective) medal (noun) find (verb) A small animal with a long tail. Example: The little rat loves eating fruit. A person or animal that does something very brave. Example: He is a hero for saving the boy. A stone or metal model of a person or animal. Example: There is a big stone statue in the park. Not in danger or hurt. Example: Our home is a safe place to play. A flat piece of metal given to a brave animal or person. Example: The dog won a gold medal. To look for something and see it. Example: Can you find the hidden ball? Meet Magawa. He was a very special African giant pouched rat. Magawa lived in Cambodia and worked as a true animal hero. His job was to find dangerous landmines hidden in the ground. Landmines are objects that can explode and hurt people. Magawa was very clever and light. He could walk across the fields without making the landmines explode. He found more than one hundred dangerous objects in his life. Because of his hard work, many fields are now safe for children to play on. Magawa won a beautiful gold medal for his bravery. He died peacefully in 2022 when he was eight years old. Now, the people of Cambodia want to remember him forever. In 2026, artists made a giant stone statue of Magawa in Siem Reap. The statue shows the brave rat wearing his special medal and harness. People visit it to say thank you. Listen 00:00 / 00:46 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why do you think Magawa was called a hero? 2. Would you like to meet a giant pouched rat? 3. Why is it important to have safe fields for children to play on? 4. How do you think the artists felt when they made the statue? 5. What other animals help humans do important jobs? 6. If you could give a medal to any pet, which pet would you choose and why? 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: find, hero, rat, statue Meet Magawa, he was a very special African giant pouched _______(1). Magawa lived in Cambodia and worked as a true animal _______(2). His job was to _______(3) dangerous landmines hidden in the ground. Landmines are objects that can explode and hurt people. Magawa was very clever and light. He could walk across the fields without making the landmines explode. He found more than one hundred dangerous objects in his life. Because of his hard work, many fields are now safe for children to play on. Magawa won a beautiful gold medal for his bravery. He died peacefully in 2022 when he was eight years old. Now, the people of Cambodia want to remember him forever. In 2026, artists made a giant stone _______(4) of Magawa in Siem Reap. The statue shows the brave rat wearing his special medal and harness. People visit it to say thank you. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the story. a) A brave rat named Magawa helped save lives in Cambodia, and now he has a special stone statue. b) A group of artists in Cambodia built a large statue of a cat that found hidden treasures in a city. c) Rats are dangerous animals that live in fields, and people do not like to look at statues of them. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Magawa was a giant pouched rat that lived in Cambodia. T/F 2. Magawa made the landmines explode when he walked on them. T/F 3. The new stone statue was made in the year 2026. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) Magawa died peacefully when he was eight years old. b) Magawa found more than one hundred dangerous landmines in fields. c) Artists made a giant stone statue of Magawa in Siem Reap. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. rat 2. hero 3. statue 4. medal a) a stone or metal model of a person or animal b) a small animal with a long tail c) a flat piece of metal given for bravery d) a person or animal that does something very brave USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete the sentences. 1. Magawa was an animal _______ who found dangerous objects. a) hero b) tree c) ball 2. The fields are now _______ for children to play on. a) hot b) safe c) blue Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. A) rat B) very C) Magawa D) brave E) was 2. A) made B) stone C) statue D) a E) artists SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps rat hero find statue Section 2: Main Idea Answer: a Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order b a c Section 5: Vocab Match b d a c Section 6: Discussion Builder a b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble C-E-D-B-A (Magawa was a very brave rat) E-A-D-B-C (Artists made a stone statue) BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS World Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 13 Jul 2026 Buckingham Palace, in central London, is currently undergoing a 10-year, $488 million renovation. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images) Buckingham Palace Opens Balcony Room to the Public for the First Time Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A secret swimming pool inside a castle b) A famous royal room behind a balcony c) A magical dragon living under the palace Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a real palace or castle? (2) What do you think it looks like inside a king's house? VOCABULARY palace (noun) tourist (noun) balcony (noun) famous (adjective) royal (adjective) special (adjective) A large, beautiful house where a king or queen lives. Example: The King lives in a grand palace in London. A person who travels to a place for holiday. Example: Many tourists take photos of the big castle. A platform on the outside wall of a building where you can stand. Example: The family stood on the balcony to wave goodbye. Known or recognized by many people. Example: London is a famous city with many old buildings. Belonging to or connected with a king or queen. Example: The royal family had a big dinner last night. Not ordinary or usual; different and important. Example: Today is a special day because it is my birthday. Buckingham Palace is a very famous building in London. It is the official home of the British King. Every summer, many tourists from all over the world visit this beautiful place. Now, people can see a special new area for the first time. This area is called the East Wing. Inside the East Wing, visitors can walk into a grand room. This room is right behind the famous balcony. The royal family stands on this balcony during big celebrations to wave at the crowds. Visitors cannot step outside onto the balcony, but they can look through the lovely net curtains. They can see the long road called The Mall. Visitors can also look at beautiful old things inside the rooms. There are colourful Chinese pots and a large lamp shaped like a lotus flower. It is very exciting for people to see this secret part of the palace. Listen 00:00 / 00:58 Share Lesson The palace has a ballroom open for banquets, receptions, garden parties and private audiences. (Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Would you like to visit Buckingham Palace one day? (2) Why do you think many tourists like to see where the King lives? (3) If you had a big balcony on your house, what would you do? (4) What is the most famous building in your country? (5) Do you prefer looking at old historic paintings or modern art? (6) If you could design a special room in a palace, what would you put inside it? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: palace, tourists, balcony, royal Buckingham _______(1) is a very famous building in London. It is the official home of the British King. Every summer, many _______(2) from all over the world visit this beautiful place. Now, people can see a special new area for the first time. This area is called the East Wing. Inside the East Wing, visitors can walk into a grand room. This room is right behind the famous _______(3). The _______(4) family stands on this balcony during big celebrations to wave at the crowds. Visitors cannot step outside onto the balcony, but they can look through the lovely net curtains. They can see the long road called The Mall. Visitors can also look at beautiful old things inside the rooms. There are colourful Chinese pots and a large lamp shaped like a lotus flower. It is very exciting for people to see this secret part of the palace. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this news story? a) The British King is moving to a new house outside London. b) Visitors can now tour a special room behind the palace balcony for the first time. c) Tourists can now step outside onto the palace balcony to wave at people. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Buckingham Palace is located in Paris. T/F (2) Visitors are allowed to step outside onto the central balcony. T/F (3) Inside the rooms, visitors can see a large lamp shaped like a lotus flower. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3: ( ) The East Wing area opens to public visitors for the first time. ( ) The palace was built and became the official home of the British King. ( ) Tourists visit the palace rooms and look through the net curtains of the balcony. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) palace (2) tourist (3) balcony (4) royal a) A platform on the outside of a building b) Connected to a king or queen c) A person visiting a place on holiday d) A large building where a monarch lives USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the best word to complete the sentence. (1) The King waved to the crowds from the palace ______. a) balcony b) garden c) kitchen (2) Many ______ visit London every summer to see the famous buildings. a) kings b) tourists c) rooms Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make correct sentences. (1) A) famous B) is C) building D) a E) the palace (2) A) look B) through C) they D) the curtains E) can SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps: (1) palace, (2) tourists, (3) balcony, (4) royal Section 2: Main Idea: b Section 3: True or False: (1) False, (2) False, (3) True Section 4: Put Events in Order: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: Vocab Match: (1) d, (2) c, (3) a, (4) b Section 6: Discussion Builder: (1) a, (2) b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble: (1) The palace is a famous building. / E-B-D-A-C (2) They can look through the curtains. / C-E-A-B-D Section 8: Discussion Questions: Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP 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 1 Sept 2026 Rhossi’s journey is an extreme example of how far a young Kemp's ridley turtle can travel from its natural habitat in the Gulf of Mexico | X/@angleseyseazoo Lost Turtle Rhossi Returns Home From 5000 Miles Away 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 turtle travels on a big airplane across the ocean. b) A sea turtle returns to the ocean after two years of help. c) A turtle lives in a zoo with pandas and monkeys. Ask: (1) Do you like sea animals? (2) How can people help hurt animals? VOCABULARY turtle (/ˈtɜː.təl/ , noun) Meaning: A reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land. Example: The tiny turtle swims in the blue water. rescue (/ˈres.kjuː/ , verb) Meaning: To save someone or something from danger. Example: Kind people rescue the lost dog in the rain. ocean (/ˈəʊ.ʃən/ , noun) Meaning: A very large area of salty sea water. Example: Whales and fish live in the big ocean. travel (/ˈtræv.əl/ , verb) Meaning: To go from one place to another place. Example: We travel to the beach every summer. healthy (/ˈhel.θi/ , adjective) Meaning: Strong and not sick. Example: Eating fresh fruit keeps your body healthy. home (/həʊm/ , noun) Meaning: The place where an animal or person lives. Example: The forest is a peaceful home for birds. Rhossi is a Kemp's ridley sea turtle. This special sea turtle is very rare. Two years ago, Rhossi is cold and sick. People find her far from her warm ocean home. Kind helpers rescue her quickly. They take her to a big animal hospital. Doctors look after Rhossi every day. She gets good food and medicine. Slowly, Rhossi becomes strong and happy. Her shell is hard again. Now, she is very healthy and ready for a big adventure. Rhossi needs to travel 8,000 kilometres back home. She travels to the warm Gulf of Mexico. Helpers put her into the blue ocean water. Rhossi swims away fast. She is back in her real ocean home at last! Listen 00:00 / 00:43 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Why is Rhossi a special sea turtle? (2) How do helpers help Rhossi when she is sick? (3) Where is Rhossi's warm ocean home? (4) Would you like to help sick animals at a hospital? (5) Why is it important to protect sea turtles? 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: healthy, ocean, rescue, travel Rhossi is a Kemp's ridley sea turtle. This special sea turtle is very rare. Two years ago, Rhossi is cold and sick. People find her far from her warm ocean home. Kind helpers _______(1) her quickly. They take her to a big animal hospital. Doctors look after Rhossi every day. She gets good food and medicine. Slowly, Rhossi becomes strong and happy. Her shell is hard again. Now, she is very _______(2) and ready for a big adventure. Rhossi needs to _______(3) 8,000 kilometres back home. She travels to the warm Gulf of Mexico. Helpers put her into the blue _______(4) water. Rhossi swims away fast. She is back in her real ocean home at last! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) A turtle learns how to fly in an airplane. b) A rescued sea turtle gets healthy and returns to the ocean. c) Doctors build a new hospital for sea turtles. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Rhossi was cold and sick two years ago. T/F 2. Rhossi stayed at the hospital for ten years. T/F 3. Rhossi swims back into the Gulf of Mexico. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: ( ) Helpers release Rhossi into the blue ocean. ( ) Rhossi gets cold and sick far from home. ( ) Doctors give Rhossi food and medicine to make her strong. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. turtle 2. rescue 3. ocean 4. healthy 5. travel a) to save someone from danger b) strong and not sick c) a reptile with a hard shell d) to go from one place to another e) a very large area of salty sea water USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 1. Kind people _______ the sick sea animal from danger. a) rescue b) fly c) sleep 2. Fish swim freely in the big blue ______. a) box b) ocean c) house Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make correct sentences: 1. [is] [A] [the ocean] [in] [turtle] [swimming] 2. [healthy] [The] [turtle] [is] [now] SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: (1) rescue, (2) healthy, (3) travel, (4) ocean Section 2: b Section 3: 1. T, 2. F, 3. T Section 4: 3, 1, 2 Section 5: 1-c, 2-a, 3-e, 4-b, 5-d Section 6: 1-a, 2-b Section 7: 1. A turtle is swimming in the ocean. 2. The turtle is now healthy. Section 8: Open discussion based on student opinions. 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 9 Jul 2026 In this photo provided by Sam Volker Photography, Neil the Seal, a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal, moves through an area with traffic cones and bollards in Tasmania, Australia, June 27, 2026. (Sam Volker Photography via AP) Neil the Famous Elephant Seal Causes Chaos in Tasmania 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 sea seal that blocks city roads in Australia b) A small penguin that lives inside an Australian library c) A clever dolphin that can paint beautiful pictures Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a large seal or sea animal? (2) What problems can wild animals cause if they visit a town? VOCABULARY Coast (noun) Famous (adjective) Heavy (adjective) Block (verb) Safe (adjective) Town (noun) The land next to or close to the sea. Example: The seal swam to the coast to rest. Known by many people. Example: Neil is a famous seal with many fans online. Weighing a lot. Example: The large animal is very heavy. To stop something from moving past. Example: Do not block the road with your car. Not in danger. Example: It is important to keep a safe distance. A place where people live that is larger than a village. Example: Neil visited a small town in Australia. Neil is a famous southern elephant seal. He lives in the sea near Australia. Twice a year, Neil swims to the coast of Tasmania. He likes to rest in a small town. Neil is five years old now. He is very heavy. He weighs 1,000 kilograms! This is the same weight as a small car. Neil likes to play, but he causes problems. He lies down in the middle of the road. He can block the traffic. Neil also bumps into cars and breaks fences. Many people love Neil. He has 1.4 million followers on TikTok. People travel to see him. But wildlife experts say Neil is a wild animal. They ask people to stay far away. Visitors must keep a safe distance so everyone stays happy. Listen 00:00 / 00:53 Share Lesson In this photo provided by Sam Volker Photography, Neil the Seal, a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal, rests against a sign post as moves through an area in Tasmania, Australia, on June 27, 2026. (Sam Volker Photography via AP) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to see Neil the seal in your town? Why or why not? 2. Why do you think Neil likes to lie down in the middle of roads? 3. Is a small car heavier or lighter than a 1,000-kilogram seal? 4. Why should people avoid getting too close to wild animals? 5. What is your favourite sea animal, and where does it live? 6. How can social media apps like TikTok help or hurt wild animals? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: block, coast, famous, heavy Neil is a _______(1) southern elephant seal. He lives in the sea near Australia. Twice a year, Neil swims to the _______(2) of Tasmania. He likes to rest in a small town. Neil is five years old now. He is very _______(3). He weighs 1,000 kilograms! This is the same weight as a small car. Neil likes to play, but he causes problems. He lies down in the middle of the road. He can _______(4) the traffic. Neil also bumps into cars and breaks fences. Many people love Neil. He has 1.4 million followers on TikTok. People travel to see him. But wildlife experts say Neil is a wild animal. They ask people to stay far away. Visitors must keep a safe distance so everyone stays happy. Section 2: Main Idea Which sentence best describes the main idea of the article? a) A heavy seal named Neil visits Tasmanian towns and needs space from fans. b) People in Tasmania are building fences to protect a small seal colony. c) TikTok stars are travelling to Australia to swim with elephant seals. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False Neil is a five-year-old elephant seal. T/F Neil weighs less than a standard bicycle. T/F Experts want people to stay close to Neil for photographs. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) Neil lies down in the middle of the road and blocks the local traffic. b) Neil swims away from the open sea and arrives at the coast of Tasmania. c) Wildlife experts ask visitors to keep a safe distance from the wild seal. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Coast 2. Famous 3. Heavy 4. Block a) Weighing a lot and difficult to lift b) To stop movement or close a path c) The area where land meets the sea d) Well-known by a large number of people USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. 1. The local roads were closed because a large seal decided to _______ the path. a) swim b) block c) save d) look 2. Neil became very _______ after millions of people watched his videos online. a) famous b) heavy c) safe d) small Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences. 1. A) famous B) a C) seal D) Neil E) is 2. A) must B) people C) away D) stay E) far SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps famous coast heavy block Section 2: Main Idea Answer: a Section 3: True or False True False False Section 4: Put Events in Orde r 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 Neil is a famous seal. (D, E, B, A, C) People must stay far away. (B, A, D, E, C) 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 3 Sept 2026 Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual "Tomatina" tomato fight fiesta, in the village of Bunol near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) Spain's Famous La Tomatina Food Fight Brings Red Fun to Buñol Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) People throw tomatoes in a street fight. b) People throw apples in a park fight. c) People throw watermelons at the beach. Ask: (1) Do you like messy games? (2) Have you ever seen a big street festival? VOCABULARY festival (/ˈfes.tɪ.vəl/ , noun) Meaning: A happy time when people celebrate special events together. Example: The village holds a fun festival every summer. truck (/trʌk/ , noun) Meaning: A large motor vehicle used to carry heavy things. Example: A big truck arrives with lots of ripe fruit. squishy (/ˈskwɪʃ.i/ , adjective) Meaning: Soft and easy to press or crush. Example: The wet red tomato is very squishy. crowd (/kraʊd/ , noun) Meaning: A large group of people gathered together. Example: A happy crowd cheers in the narrow street. hoses (/həʊzɪz/ , noun) Meaning: Long flexible tubes that spray water. Example: Firefighters use hoses to clean the village walls. goggles (/ˈɡɒɡ.əlzo/ , noun) Meaning: Special glasses that protect your eyes. Example: Children wear goggles to keep juice out of their eyes. Many people visit Buñol in Spain today. They are celebrating a famous festival called La Tomatina. Big trucks carry red tomatoes into the crowded streets. The tomatoes are soft and very squishy. People squash the tomatoes first. Then they throw them at each other. Soon, the street becomes a bright red river of tomato juice. Everyone wears goggles to protect their eyes. This fun fight lasts for one hour. A loud signal stops the food fight. People laugh and take photos together. Big fire hoses spray clean water on the dirty streets. The walls become very clean again quickly! Listen 00:00 / 00:38 Share Lesson Revelers throw tomatoes at each other during the annual “Tomatina” tomato fight fiesta, in the village of Bunol near Valencia, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Would you like to take part in La Tomatina? (2) Why do you think people squash the tomatoes before throwing them? (3) What clothes would you wear to a messy food fight? (4) How do the workers clean the streets after the festival? (5) Do you have any fun festivals in your country? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: crowd, festival, squishy, truck Many people visit Buñol in Spain today. They are celebrating a famous _______(1) called La Tomatina. Big _______(2) carry red tomatoes into the crowded streets. The tomatoes are soft and very _______(3). People squash the tomatoes first. Then they throw them at each other. Soon, the street becomes a bright red river of tomato juice. Everyone wears goggles to protect their eyes. This fun fight lasts for one hour. A loud signal stops the food fight. A happy _______(4) laughs and takes photos together. Big fire hoses spray clean water on the dirty streets. The walls become very clean again quickly! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) People in Spain plant tomatoes in summer. b) People in Buñol celebrate a fun tomato food fight festival. c) Firefighters use hoses to paint red walls. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) La Tomatina takes place in Spain. T/F (2) The tomato fight lasts for five hours. T/F (3) Workers clean the streets with fire hoses. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1-3): [ ] Big trucks carry tomatoes into the streets. [ ] Fire hoses spray water to clean the streets. [ ] People squash and throw tomatoes for one hour. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) festival (2) truck (3) squishy (4) goggles (5) hoses a) soft and easy to press b) tubes that spray water c) glasses that protect eyes d) a big vehicle for carrying heavy things e) a happy celebration event USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The streets are very ______ during the festival. a) crowded b) quiet (2) People wear goggles to ______ their eyes. a) protect b) wash Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences: (1) A: carry / B: trucks / C: tomatoes / D: big / E: red (2) A: fight / B: lasts / C: one / D: the / E: hour SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) festival (2) truck (3) squishy (4) crowd Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True or False (1) T (2) F (3) T Section 4: Put Events in Order [1] Big trucks carry tomatoes into the streets. [3] Fire hoses spray water to clean the streets. [2] People squash and throw tomatoes for one hour. Section 5: Vocab Match (1) e (2) d (3) a (4) c (5) b Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a (2) a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Big trucks carry red tomatoes. (D-B-A-E-C) (2) The fight lasts one hour. (D-A-B-C-E) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student's own answers based on the article. 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 12 Jul 2026 A server cuts from a large spit of meat that's roasting in a food stand in the municipal market in Mérida, Mexico. (Jorge Fernández/LightRocket/Getty Images) The Delicious, Global Journey of Spinning Meats Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Meat that spins next to a fire b) A large oven that travels on wheels c) Ice cream made with strange fruit flavours Ask: (1) Have you ever seen meat cooking in a shop window? (2) Do you like trying food from other countries? VOCABULARY Spin (verb) Meat (noun) Famous (adjective) Cook (verb) World (noun) Shop (noun) To turn around and around quickly. The wheel began to spin fast. The flesh of an animal used as food. We bought meat for dinner. Known by many people all over the earth. This clever chef is famous for his food. To prepare food by using heat. My father likes to cook delicious meals. The earth with all its countries and people. Football is popular all around the world. A place where you can buy things. There is a sweet shop near my school. Do you like tasty food? Many people love vertical spinning meat. This special way of cooking began a long time ago in Turkey. A clever man decided to turn the meat upright. He let it spin next to a fire. When the meat turned, the tasty juices stayed inside. This made the meat very soft and full of flavour. Today, this spinning food is famous all around the world. People in different countries enjoy it in many ways. In Greece, people eat it with flatbread and white sauce. In Mexico, they put sweet pineapple on top of the meat. You can find a happy spinning food shop in almost every big city now. It is a wonderful treat for children and families to share. It shows how a simple idea can travel far and make millions of people smile. Listen 00:00 / 00:52 Share Lesson Eateries selling döner kebap line streets near Taksim square in Istanbul. (theendup/Alamy Stock Photo) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Have you ever seen meat spinning in a shop? 2. Do you like to eat flatbread? 3. What is your favourite type of dinner? 4. Would you like to try spinning meat with pineapple? 5. Why do you think the meat stays soft when it spins? 6. Who cooks the most delicious food in your home? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: spinning, flavour, famous, shop Do you like tasty food? Many people love vertical _______(1) meat. This special way of cooking began a long time ago in Turkey. A clever man decided to turn the meat upright. He let it spin next to a fire. When the meat turned, the tasty juices stayed inside. This made the meat very soft and full of _______(2). Today, this spinning food is _______(3) all around the world. People in different countries enjoy it in many ways. In Greece, people eat it with flatbread and white sauce. In Mexico, they put sweet pineapple on top of the meat. You can find a happy spinning food _______(4) in almost every big city now. It is a wonderful treat for children and families to share. It shows how a simple idea can travel far and make millions of people smile. Section 2: Main Idea Which option best describes the main idea of the article? a) How pineapple grows in Mexico. b) The history and global popularity of vertical spinning meat. c) Why people like to visit Turkey for holidays. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Vertical spinning meat started in Turkey. T/F 2. The juices leave the meat dry when it spins. T/F 3. In Mexico, people add pineapple to the meat. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3: A) A clever man in Turkey turns the meat upright to spin next to a fire. B) The popular spinning meat food spreads to Greece and Mexico. C) You can easily find a spinning meat shop in cities today. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Spin 2. Famous 3. Flavour 4. Shop a) A place where you can buy things b) Known by many people c) To turn around and around quickly d) The taste of food or drink USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I think spinning meat looks very _______ because it turns around slowly. a) tasty b) cold c) sad d) blue 2. My family likes to buy food from a local _______ on Fridays. a) river b) shop c) forest d) mountain Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make complete sentences: 1. A) meat / B) The / C) slowly / D) spins / E) round 2. A) love / B) Children / C) food / D) tasty / E) this SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps spinning flavour famous shop Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order A B C Section 5: Vocab Match c b d a Section 6: Discussion Builder a b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble B, A, C, D, E (The meat slowly spins round) B, A, E, D, C (Children love this tasty food) 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