< KIDS NEWS Next Science & Technology Teen Finds Caffeine Changes Developing Brain Cells 1 Jul 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A student does a science experiment about tea and coffee. b) A student builds a new computer for schools. c) A teacher buys a pet mouse for the science classroom. Ask: (1) Do you drink cola or tea? (2) How do you feel after you drink them? VOCABULARY Brain noun Teenager noun Scientist noun Connection noun Different adjective Experiment noun The organ inside your head that thinks and feels. Example: Your brain helps you read and learn new things. A person who is between thirteen and nineteen years old. Example: My older brother is a teenager. A person who studies science and does research. Example: The scientist looked at the stars. A link between two or more things. Example: There is a strong connection between food and health. Not the same as something else. Example: The two birds have different colours. A scientific test to find out information. Example: We did a fun experiment in class today. Many children and teenagers drink caffeine every day. They drink it in sweet cola or energy drinks. A clever sixteen-year-old student called Sophia Zeng wanted to study this popular drug. She noticed that she and her mother reacted in different ways to tea. Sophia got bad headaches, but her mother felt happy and focused. Sophia decided to do an important science experiment in a laboratory. First, she used a computer to look at past studies on mice. She discovered that caffeine changes how cells work. Next, she grew rat brain cells in small dishes. She added different amounts of caffeine to the cells. She used special bright dyes to see the cells under a microscope. Sophia saw a sad pattern. The cells with more caffeine grew fewer neurons. They also made fewer connections with other cells. Caffeine made the brain networks look very empty and simple. Listen 00:00 / 00:55 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you drink drinks with caffeine like cola or tea? 2. Do you think teenagers drink too many energy drinks? 3. Why is science an important subject to learn at school? 4. How do you feel when you have a headache? 5. Would you like to do an experiment in a big laboratory? 6. What helps you focus when you are studying for an exam? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: brain, connections, different, experiment Many children and teenagers drink caffeine every day. They drink it in sweet cola or energy drinks. A clever sixteen-year-old student called Sophia Zeng wanted to study this popular drug. She noticed that she and her mother reacted in _______(1) ways to tea. Sophia got bad headaches, but her mother felt happy and focused. Sophia decided to do an important science _______(2) in a laboratory. First, she used a computer to look at past studies on mice. She discovered that caffeine changes how cells work. Next, she grew rat _______(3) cells in small dishes. She added different amounts of caffeine to the cells. She used special bright dyes to see the cells under a microscope. Sophia saw a sad pattern. The cells with more caffeine grew fewer neurons. They also made fewer _______(4) with other cells. Caffeine made the brain networks look very empty and simple. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Why mothers love to drink hot tea in the afternoon. b) How a teenager found that caffeine affects growing brain cells. c) How to build computers for science labs. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Sophia and her mother had the same reaction to tea. T/F 2. Sophia used a computer to look at past studies on mice. T/F 3. Cells with more caffeine made more connections. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in the correct order from 1 to 3: A. Sophia looked at past data on mice using a computer. B. Sophia grew rat brain cells and looked at them under a microscope. C. Sophia noticed she got headaches from tea while her mother felt focused. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Brain 2. Teenager 3. Scientist 4. Experiment a. A person between 13 and 19 years old b. A test to find out new information c. The organ inside your head used for thinking d. A person who studies the natural world USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. In my opinion, teenagers should not drink too much caffeine because it can change how their _______ works. a) hair b) brain c) shoes d) clothes 2. If a student wants to do a science _______, they should look at data first. a) song b) game c) experiment d) holiday Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. Unscramble the sentence: A) science / B) a / C) Sophia / D) experiment / E) did 2. Unscramble the sentence: A) connections / B) need / C) cells / D) brain / E) good SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Warm Up: Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) different (2) experiment (3) brain (4) connections Section 2: Main Idea b Section 3: True or False False True False Section 4: Put Events in Order C A B Section 5: Vocab Match c a d b Section 6: Discussion Builder b c Section 7: Sentence Unscramble C, E, B, A, D (Sophia did a science experiment.) D, C, B, E, A (Brain cells need good connections.) Section 8: Discussion Questions Student answers will vary.

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< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment Hero Rat Magawa Honoured in Cambodia 24 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A 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? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: 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 Download PDF Worksheet 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)

< KIDS NEWS Next Art & Culture Why You Should'nt Trust AI Chatbots for Diet Advice 7 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP 1. What do you usually eat for breakfast? 2. Do you think a computer can help you choose your meals? Why or why not? VOCABULARY Chatbot (noun) /tʃæt.bɒt/ Diet (noun) /daɪ.ət/ Advice (noun) /ədvaɪs/ Health (noun) /helθ/ Dangerous (adjective) /deɪn.dʒər.əs/ Wrong (adjective) /rɒŋ/ A computer programme that talks to people. Example: I asked the chatbot a question about the weather. The food that a person or animal eats every day. Example: A good diet includes fruits and vegetables. An opinion or idea to help someone make a choice. Example: My teacher gave me good advice about my homework. How well your physical body or mind is. Example: Eating apples is very good for your health. Not safe and likely to cause harm or hurt you. Example: It is dangerous to cross the busy street without looking. Not correct or not true. Example: He got the wrong answer on his mathematics test. Many young people use mobile phones every day. Now, they like to talk to an artificial AI chatbot. A chatbot is a smart computer programme that talks like a real person. Some teenagers ask the computer for food and diet advice. They want to change their daily meals and their body. But expert scientists say this online information is very dangerous. The chatbots often give the wrong advice to children. They tell teenagers to eat very little food every day. This is very bad for their body and health. Young people need good food to grow strong. They should not listen to computers about their weight. Instead, they should talk to parents or a real doctor. Real doctors give safe choices for your life. Do not let a computer decide your dinner. Listen 00:00 / 00:41 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you use AI chatbots on your phone? 2. What do you usually ask computer programmes? 3. Why do you think some teenagers want diet advice? 4. Who is better at giving health advice, a doctor or a computer? 5. What is your favourite healthy food to eat? 6. How can computers help us learn safely without causing harm? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: chatbot, diet, dangerous, health Many young people use mobile phones every day. Now, they like to talk to an artificial AI _______(1). A chatbot is a smart computer programme that talks like a real person. Some teenagers ask the computer for food and _______(2) advice. They want to change their daily meals and their body. But expert scientists say this online information is very _______(3). The chatbots often give the wrong advice to children. They tell teenagers to eat very little food every day. This is very bad for their body and _______(4). Young people need good food to grow strong. They should not listen to computers about their weight. Instead, they should talk to parents or a real doctor. Real doctors give safe choices for your life. Do not let a computer decide your dinner. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Mobile phones are bad for children. b) AI chatbots give bad diet advice to teenagers. c) Doctors use computers to talk to parents. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Teenagers ask AI chatbots for food advice. T/F 2. Chatbots always give the correct health answers. T/F 3. Scientists think computer diet advice is safe. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these actions in the correct order from 1 to 3. 1- A teenager asks an AI chatbot for help with their food and body. 2 - Scientists test the AI chatbot to see if it gives good advice. 3 - The computer tells the teenager to eat very little food. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Chatbot 2. Diet 3. Advice 4. Dangerous a) Not safe b) A computer programme that talks c) An opinion to help someone d) The food you eat every day USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. Chatbots give bad advice because they are not ______. a) real b) big c) fast d) cold 2. Eating fruits is good for your ______. a) house b) health c) school d) game Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in order to make a sentence. 1. A) chatbots B) give C) bad D) food E) advice. 2. A) talk B) to C) a D) real E) doctor. SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Section 1: Fill in the Gaps 1) chatbot 2) diet 3) dangerous 4) health Section 2: Main Idea Correct answer is b Section 3: True or False 1. True 2. False 3. False Section 4: Put Events in Order 1. A teenager asks an AI chatbot for help with their food and body. 2. The computer tells the teenager to eat very little food. 3. Scientists test the AI chatbot to see if it gives good advice. Section 5: Vocab Match 1-b 2-d 3-c 4-a Section 6: Discussion Builder 1-a 2-b Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. A-B-C-D-E (Chatbots give bad food advice.) 2. A-B-C-D-E (Talk to a real doctor.) Section 8: Discussion Questions 1. Student responses about AI chatbot usage. 2. Student answers regarding text inputs. 3. Teenagers want to fit in or change their appearance. 4. A doctor, because they are trained humans. 5. Student responses naming healthy meals. 6. By checking information with adults or reliable books.

< KIDS NEWS Next Art & Culture Ancient Parthenon Temple Restored in Athens 28 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Workers found hidden gold inside the walls b) Workers put new stones into empty gaps c) The temple was moved to a new city Ask 1. Have you ever seen a very old building? 2. What do you think happens when old stones break? VOCABULARY temple Noun ancient Adjective stone Noun gap Noun beautiful Adjective visitor Noun A building used for religious worship. Example: The family visited an old temple in Greece. Belonging to a period of history that is thousands of years ago. Example: Rome has many ancient streets. A hard solid substance found in the ground. Example: The walls were made of heavy grey stone. An empty space between two things. Example: There is a small gap under the door. Very pleasant to look at. Example: The white flowers look beautiful in the garden. A person who goes to see a place or person. Example: The museum welcomes every visitor at the gate. The Parthenon is a very famous ancient temple in Greece. It stands on a big hill in the city of Athens. This amazing building is twenty-five centuries old. Many people come to see it every year. Last year, more than four million people travelled to this special place. For a long time, the temple had some broken parts because of old wars and bad weather. Now, workers have fixed a large part of it. They carefully put two new white marble stones into the empty gaps. These gaps were empty for two hundred and twenty years! The Greek Culture Minister said the temple looks truly beautiful now. Visitors can see its perfect shape again. The special project used money from Europe to help save the history of Greece. Now, children and families can see the building look whole and happy once more. Listen 00:00 / 00:52 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why do you think people like to look at old buildings? 2. Would you like to travel to Greece to see the Parthenon? 3. How can we protect old things in our own homes? 4. What is the oldest thing you have ever seen in person? 5. Why is it important to fix things when they break? 6. Imagine you are a worker fixing a temple. How do you feel? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: temple, travelled, gaps, beautiful The Parthenon is a very famous ancient _______(1) in Greece. It stands on a big hill in the city of Athens. This amazing building is twenty-five centuries old. Many people come to see it every year. Last year, more than four million people _______(2) to this special place. For a long time, the temple had some broken parts because of old wars and bad weather. Now, workers have fixed a large part of it. They carefully put two new white marble stones into the empty _______(3) . These gaps were empty for two hundred and twenty years! The Greek Culture Minister said the temple looks truly _______(4) now. Visitors can see its perfect shape again. The special project used money from Europe to help save the history of Greece. Now, children and families can see the building look whole and happy once more. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Greece is building a brand new modern temple for tourists. b) Workers fixed an ancient temple by filling long-empty gaps with new stone. c) Bad weather completely destroyed a famous old building in Athens. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. The Parthenon is located on a flat beach. T/F 2. The empty gaps were filled with white marble stones. T/F 3. The gaps were empty for over two hundred years. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Number the events from 1 to 3 to show the correct order. a) Workers put two new stones into the empty spaces of the temple. b) Wars and bad weather broke parts of the ancient temple. c) The Culture Minister announced that the temple looks perfect again. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match Instructions: Match the word on the left to the correct meaning on the right. Word 1. temple 2. ancient 3. gap 4. visitor Definition Choice a) An empty space between two objects b) A person who goes to see a special landmark c) A religious building from long ago d) Very old, from thousands of years in the past USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct word to complete the conversation sentences. 1. I want to see the old stones because I love studying ancient _______ . a) history b) computer 2. Our teacher says the Parthenon is a very important _______ . a) monument b) animal Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the parts in the correct order to make a sentence. 1. A) temple B) is C) ancient D) the E) beautiful 2. A) many B) visited C) the hill D) people E) yesterday SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: (1) temple (2) travelled (3) gaps (4) beautiful 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-a, 4-b Section 6: 1. a, 2. a Section 7: 1. D-C-A-B-E (The ancient temple is beautiful.), 2. A-D-B-C-E (Many people visited the hill yesterday.) Section 8: Student responses will vary.

< KIDS NEWS Next Sports & Travel Why Pink Cleats Have Taken Over the World Cup 30 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) 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? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: 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 Download PDF Worksheet 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.

< KIDS NEWS Next Science & Technology Is Your Device Giving You Phone Body? 8 Jul 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Phones can make your neck hurt if you look down. b) Playing outside is bad for your body. c) Computers are better than phones. Ask: (1) Do you use a mobile phone every day? (2) Does your neck ever feel tired when you look at a screen? VOCABULARY Phone noun Body noun Pain noun Neck noun Look verb Break noun A small device used to call or message people. I use my phone to talk to my grandmother. The physical structure of a person. It is important to keep your body healthy and strong. An uncomfortable or hurting feeling in your body. He felt a sharp pain in his back after sitting for hours. The part of the body that joins the head to the shoulders. She moved her neck from side to side to stretch. To direct your eyes towards something to see it. Do not look down at your screen for too long. A short period of time when you stop working or resting. You should take a five-minute break every hour. Many young people use a mobile phone every day. They look down at screens for a long time. This can change how their body stands and sits. Doctors call this new problem 'phone body'. When you bend your neck to see a game or video, it puts heavy weight on your back. This can cause bad pain in your neck and shoulders. Your hands can also feel tired from holding small devices. To help your body, you can change your daily habits. Try to hold your phone up high near your eyes. This helps your head stay straight. It is also good to take a short break every twenty minutes. Walk around the room or stretch your arms. Taking care of your posture now keeps you healthy. Small changes will make your body feel much better today. Listen 00:00 / 00:48 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) How many hours do you use your mobile phone every day? (2) Do you ever feel pain in your neck or shoulders when using technology? (3) Where do you usually sit when you watch videos or play games? (4) Why do you think people look down at their phones so much? (5) What can you do during a short break from screens? (6) Do your parents tell you to put your phone away? Why? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: phone, body, neck, break Many young people use a mobile _______(1) every day. They look down at screens for a long time. This can change how their _______(2) stands and sits. Doctors call this new problem 'phone body'. When you bend your _______(3) to see a game or video, it puts heavy weight on your back. This can cause bad pain in your neck and shoulders. Your hands can also feel tired from holding small devices. To help your body, you can change your daily habits. Try to hold your phone up high near your eyes. This helps your head stay straight. It is also good to take a short _______(4) every twenty minutes. Walk around the room or stretch your arms. Taking care of your posture now keeps you healthy. Small changes will make your body feel much better today. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Mobile phones are too expensive for children. b) Using phones badly can hurt your body, but simple habits can help. c) Playing video games on phones is better than watching videos. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Looking down at screens can change how your body sits. T/F (2) Bending your neck puts less weight on your back. T/F (3) You should take a break every twenty minutes. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order (1) Your neck hurts and your hands feel tired from your device. (2) You look down at your mobile phone screen for a long time. (3) You raise your phone to eye level and take regular breaks. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) Phone (2) Body (3) Pain (4) Break a) An uncomfortable or hurting feeling. b) A short period of time to stop working and rest. c) A small device used to call or message people. d) The physical structure of a person. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) I usually use my mobile phone for ________ hours every afternoon. a) one b) two c) three d) zero (2) When my neck hurts, I think it is best to ________. a) stop using my phone b) lie down on my bed c) play more games d) ignore the feeling Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) A) look down B) at screens C) young people D) for a long time E) many (2) A) every twenty minutes B) a short break C) to take D) it is E) good SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Answers: (1) phone (2) body (3) neck (4) break Section 2: Main Idea Answer: b Section 3: True or False Answers: (1) T (2) F (3) T Section 4: Put Events in Order Answers: 1 - (2) You look down at your mobile phone screen for a long time. 2 - (1) Your neck hurts and your hands feel tired from your device. 3 - (3) You raise your phone to eye level and take regular breaks. Section 5: Vocab Match Answers: (1) c (2) d (3) a (4) b Section 6: Discussion Builder Answers: (1) Student's own answer (2) Student's own answer Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Answers: (1) E, C, A, B, D (Many young people look down at screens for a long time) (2) D, E, C, B, A (It is good to take a short break every twenty minutes) Section 8: Discussion Questions Answers: Student's own responses.

< KIDS NEWS Next World Mount Everest’s Busiest Day 31 May 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) 274 people climbed to the top of a big mountain in one day. b) A group of climbers found a box of gold on a mountain. c) The tallest mountain in the world is getting shorter. Ask: (1) Do you like to climb trees or hills? (2) Would you like to visit a very cold place? VOCABULARY top (noun) mountain (noun) record (noun) climber (noun) reach (verb) tɒp the highest part of something Example: It took a long time to climb to the top of the hill. ˈmaʊntɪn a very high hill, often with rocks and snow Example: Mount Everest is a very famous mountain. ˈrɛkərd the best or highest thing that has ever happened Example: He ran very fast and broke the world record. ˈklaɪmər a person who goes up mountains or rocks Example: The climber used a rope to stay safe. riːtʃ to get to a place Example: We hope to reach the park before the sun goes down. Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. Many people want to climb it. On May 19, 2026, a new record happened. 274 climbers reached the top of the mountain in just one day. This is very special. The previous record was 212 people in 2023. The weather was very good that day. The sun was out, and there was not much wind. This made it easier for people to climb safely. However, it was also very busy. Climbers had to wait in long lines on the snow. Climbing Mount Everest is difficult. It is very cold, and there is not much air. These people are very brave. Nepal's government is happy about the record, but they also want to keep everyone safe. It is a big day for history. Listen 00:00 / 00:40 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world. 2. How many people reached the top on May 19, 2026? 3. Why was the weather important for the climbers? 4. Is it a good idea for many people to climb a mountain at the same time? 5. Would you like to climb a big mountain? Why or why not? 6. How do you feel when it is very cold outside? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS 1. LISTEN AND FILL GAPS Word Bank: climbers / mountain / reach / record / top Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below: Mount Everest is the tallest (1) _______ in the world. Many people want to climb it. On May 19, 2026, a new (2) _______ happened. 274 (3) _______ reached the (4) _______ of the mountain in just one day. This is very special. The previous record was 212 people in 2023. The weather was very good that day. The sun was out, and there was not much wind. This made it easier for people to (5) _______ the peak safely. 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: 274 climbers reached the top of Mount Everest in one day, which is a new record. Nepal's government wants to build a new road to the top of the mountain. A small group of people found a new mountain that is taller than Mount Everest. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE Mount Everest is the shortest mountain in the world. T / F 274 people reached the top on May 19, 2026. T / F The previous record was from the year 2010. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] 212 people reached the summit in 2023. [ ] A new record was set in May 2026. [ ] Many people waited in long lines to reach the top. LANGUAGE Match each vocabulary word with a definition: 1. Top 2. Mountain 3. Record 4. Reach a) A very high hill with rocks. b) To get to a place. c) The highest part of something. d) The best or highest level ever. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: Many people want to climb Mount Everest ________ it is the tallest mountain. because / but / so The weather was good, ________ 274 people reached the top. because / but / so 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE A. tallest B. Everest C. is D. the E. mountain. A. set B. They C. new D. a E. record. SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Warm Up Think Ahead: a. The article focuses on the historical day when 274 people reached the summit. Listening (1) mountain (2) record (3) climbers (4) top (5) reach Main Idea 274 climbers reached the top of Mount Everest in one day, which is a new record. True or False False. Everest is the tallest mountain in the world. True. The article confirms 274 climbers reached the top on May 19, 2026. False. The previous record was from 2023. Put Events in Order 212 people reached the summit in 2023. A new record was set in May 2026. Many people waited in long lines to reach the top. Vocab Match c a d b Discussion Builder because so Sentence Unscramble Everest is the tallest mountain. They set a new record.

< KIDS NEWS Next Art & Culture 10 Year-Old Boy - Youngest Fashion Designer in Paris 21 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A ten-year-old boy makes dresses. b) A cat becomes a model. c) A girl builds a flying car. Ask: (1) Do you like choosing your clothes? (2) What is your favourite colour to wear? VOCABULARY fashion (noun) designer (noun) sew (verb) famous (adjective) material (noun) creative (adjective) Clothing styles that are popular at a particular time. She loves talking about modern fashion. A person who plans and creates new things like clothes. Max is a very young designer. To join fabric together using a needle and thread. My grandmother taught me how to sew. Known by many people in different places. The young boy became famous online. Fabric or cloth used for making clothes. He uses recycled material for his dresses. Having good, original ideas to make something new. She has a creative mind for art. Max Alexander is an amazing ten-year-old boy from Los Angeles. He is a very special fashion designer who loves clothes. Max started to make clothes when he was only four years old. He learned how to sew beautiful dresses for people. Now, Max is very famous all around the world. Millions of people look at his pictures online. In March 2026, he travelled to France for Paris Fashion Week. He showed fifteen colourful dresses at a grand theatre in Paris. Many people watched his brilliant fashion show and clapped for him. Max does not want to hurt our green planet. He always uses recycled material to make his special clothes. For example, he saves old bags and parachutes to create new outfits. Max shows us that children can do big things. He works hard and follows his creative dreams every single day. Listen 00:00 / 00:44 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to see Max's fashion show? 2. What is your favourite outfit to wear to a party? 3. Do you think sewing is an easy or difficult hobby? 4. Why is it important to recycle old materials? 5. What is a big dream that you have for the future? 6. How can parents help their children learn new skills? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: designer material sew famous Max Alexander is an amazing ten-year-old boy from Los Angeles. He is a very special fashion _______(1) who loves clothes. Max started to make clothes when he was only four years old. He learned how to _______(2) beautiful dresses for people. Now, Max is very _______(3) all around the world. Millions of people look at his pictures online. In March 2026, he travelled to France for Paris Fashion Week. He showed fifteen colourful dresses at a grand theatre in Paris. Many people watched his brilliant fashion show and clapped for him. Max does not want to hurt our green planet. He always uses recycled _______(4) to make his special clothes. For example, he saves old bags and parachutes to create new outfits. Max shows us that children can do big things. He works hard and follows his creative dreams every single day. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) A young boy travels to Paris to buy expensive clothes. b) A talented ten-year-old boy shows his recycled dresses at a Paris fashion show. c) An American family moves to France to open a big theatre. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Max started making clothes when he was ten years old. T/F 2. Max showed fifteen dresses in Paris. T/F 3. Max uses recycled things to make his outfits. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these milestones in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) Max travelled to France for Paris Fashion Week. b) Max started making clothes at four years old. c) Max made a special orange dress from an old parachute. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. fashion 2. sew 3. famous 4. creative a) to join cloth with a needle and thread b) popular styles of clothing c) having excellent and original ideas d) known by millions of people USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. Max is a great designer because he is very _______ a) lazy b) creative c) angry 2. He uses recycled material because he wants to _______ a) protect the planet b) buy toys c) watch television Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make a sentence: A) ten-year-old B) Max C) a D) is E) boy 2. A) beautiful B) He C) sews D) dresses E) very SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Warm Up: Answer: a Section 1: 1. designer 2. sew 3. famous 4. material Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1. False 2. True 3. True Section 4: 1. b 2. a 3. c Section 5: 1. b 2. a 3. d 4. c Section 6: 1. b 2. a Section 7: 1. B - D - C - A - E (Max is a ten-year-old boy) 2. B - C - E - A - D (He sews very beautiful dresses) Section 8: Student's own answers.

< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment Neil the Famous Elephant Seal Causes Chaos in Tasmania 9 Jul 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A giant 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 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? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: 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 Download PDF Worksheet 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.

< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment Switzerlands Famous Saint Bernard Dog's New Mission 5 Jul 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Saint Bernard dogs are learning to fly rescue helicopters. b) Saint Bernard dogs are visiting hospitals and schools to help people. c) Saint Bernard dogs are moving to dynamic new homes in the desert. Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a very large dog breed? (2) What kinds of jobs can dogs do to help humans? VOCABULARY famous (adj) rescue (verb) mountain (noun) gentle (adj) hospital (noun) history (noun) known by many people Example: The Eiffel Tower is a very famous monument in Paris. to save someone from danger Example: Firefighters rescue people and animals from burning buildings. a very high hill Example: We climbed up the mountain and saw the beautiful snow. kind and calm Example: The volunteer gave the gentle rabbit a piece of sweet carrot. a place where sick people get well Example: My grandfather stayed in the hospital for three days. stories from the past Example: Our teacher told us a fascinating story about the history of Rome. Saint Bernard dogs are very famous in Switzerland. For hundreds of years, these large dogs lived high up in the cold mountains. They worked hard to rescue people who were lost in the snow. Today, helicopters do this dangerous job instead of the dogs. But the gentle Saint Bernards still have an important mission. An organisation called the Barry Foundation looks after them. Now, the dogs travel to schools and hospitals to help people. Spending time with these friendly dogs makes sick children and lonely older people feel very happy. Visitors can also see them at a special museum called Barryland. The museum is getting bigger so more people can learn about the history of these wonderful animals. The Saint Bernard is still a national symbol of Switzerland, but now it rescues people with love and kindness. Listen 00:00 / 00:57 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to visit the Barryland museum to see the puppies? 2. Why do you think large dogs can make people feel happy and safe? 3. What other animals help humans in hospitals or schools? 4. Do you prefer big dogs or small dogs, and why? 5. How do you think dogs feel when they help people? 6. Why is it important to learn about the history of animals? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: famous, rescue, gentle, history Saint Bernard dogs are very _______(1) in Switzerland. For hundreds of years, these large dogs lived high up in the cold mountains. They worked hard to _______(2) people who were lost in the snow. Today, helicopters do this dangerous job instead of the dogs. But the _______(3) Saint Bernards still have an important mission. An organisation called the Barry Foundation looks after them. Now, the dogs travel to schools and hospitals to help people. Spending time with these friendly dogs makes sick children and lonely older people feel very happy. Visitors can also see them at a special museum called Barryland. The museum is getting bigger so more people can learn about the _______(4) of these wonderful animals. The Saint Bernard is still a national symbol of Switzerland, but now it rescues people with love and kindness. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this text? a) Helicopters are better at saving people than dogs. b) Saint Bernard dogs have a new job helping people in schools and hospitals. c) The Barryland museum is closing down its animal exhibits. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Saint Bernard dogs still do most of the mountain rescue work today. T/F 2. The Barry Foundation is the name of the organisation that looks after the dogs. T/F 3. The Barryland museum is getting smaller. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these sentences in the correct chronological order from 1 to 3: a) Helicopters started doing dangerous rescue jobs in the Swiss mountains. b) Saint Bernard dogs worked hard to find and save people lost in deep snow. c) The special museum called Barryland began expanding its buildings for visitors. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. famous 2. rescue 3. mountain 4. gentle a) a very high hill b) kind and calm c) known by many people d) to save someone from danger USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder 1. I want to visit the museum because I love learning about animal _______ a) rescue b) history c) gentle d) hospital 2. The large dog was very _______ when it walked near the tiny baby. a) famous b) mountain c) history d) gentle Section 7: Sentence Unscramble 1. Unscramble the sentence parts: A) dogs / B) are / C) Saint Bernard / D) famous / E) very 2. Unscramble the sentence parts: A) help / B) gentle / C) people / D) dogs / E) These SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: b Section 1: 1. famous, 2. rescue, 3. gentle, 4. history Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1. False, 2. True, 3. False Section 4: 1. b, 2. a, 3. c Section 5: 1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b Section 6: 1. b, 2. d Section 7: 1. C-B-E-D-A, 2. E-B-D-A-C Section 8: Student options will vary.

< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment Emperor Penguins Need Cold Ice to Live 27 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Penguins learning to fly b) Baby penguins needing ice to grow c) Penguins swimming to Africa Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a penguin in a book or a movie? (2) Why do you think penguins like cold weather? VOCABULARY Ice Noun Chick Noun Melt Verb Freeze Verb Safe Adjective Sea Noun Frozen water. We love to skate on the ice during winter. A baby bird. The small penguin chick stayed close to its mother. To change from ice to water. The hot sun will melt the snow quickly. To become very cold or turn into ice. Water will freeze when it is very cold. Not in danger. The birds are safe from big animals on the high ice. A large area of salty water. Fish live deep inside the blue sea. Emperor penguins live in Antarctica. It is a very cold place with lots of ice. These beautiful birds need the sea ice to live and grow. Emperor penguins lay eggs on the ice. When a baby chick is born, it stays on the ice. The chick needs time to grow strong feathers. But the world is getting warmer. The hot air makes the sea ice melt too early. This is very dangerous for the little chicks. If the ice breaks, the chicks can fall into the cold water. They do not have waterproof feathers yet, so they cannot swim well. Scientists are worried about the penguins. They say the penguins are endangered because of the warming oceans. We need to protect our planet to keep the ice frozen and save the emperor penguins. Listen 00:00 / 00:48 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Would you like to visit Antarctica to see real penguins? Why or why not? 2. Why do baby penguins need to stay on the solid ice? 3. How does warm weather change the home of the emperor penguins? 4. What can people do to help keep our planet cool? 5. Why do you think scientists are worried about the warming oceans? 6. What other animals do you know that live in cold, icy places? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: ice, chick, melt, sea Emperor penguins live in Antarctica. It is a very cold place with lots of _______(1). These beautiful birds need the _______(2) ice to live and grow. Emperor penguins lay eggs on the ice. When a baby _______(3) is born, it stays on the ice. The chick needs time to grow strong feathers. But the world is getting warmer. The hot air makes the sea ice _______(4) too early. This is very dangerous for the little chicks. If the ice breaks, the chicks can fall into the cold water. They do not have waterproof feathers yet, so they cannot swim well. Scientists are worried about the penguins. They say the penguins are endangered because of the warming oceans. We need to protect our planet to keep the ice frozen and save the emperor penguins. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the article. a) Emperor penguins are moving to warm countries to find more fish. b) Emperor penguins need sea ice to raise chicks, but the ice is melting. c) Emperor penguins like to swim in deep oceans during the summer. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False Emperor penguins lay eggs on green grass. T/F Warm air causes the sea ice to melt too early. T/F Baby penguin chicks can swim perfectly as soon as they are born. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the following events in the correct order from 1 to 3. a) The sea ice melts too early because of the warm air. b) Emperor penguins lay eggs and look after their chicks on the safe sea ice. c) Young chicks fall into the cold water before they have waterproof feathers. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. Ice 2. Chick 3. Melt 4. Freeze a) To turn into water because of heat b) A very young baby bird c) To become solid and cold like an ice block d) Frozen water that forms in cold places USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder I think it is important to save the penguins because they are _______ animals.a) beautifulb) boringc) funny If the ice melts completely, the penguins will have no place to _______.a) sleepb) livec) fly Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make a sentence. 1. A) live B) in C) penguins D) Antarctica E) Emperor 2. A) ice B) warm C) air D ) melts E) The SHOW ANSWERS Download PDF Worksheet ANSWER KEY Warm Up: Answer: b Section 1: (1) ice, (2) sea, (3) chick, (4) melt Section 2: Answer: b Section 3: 1. False, 2. True, 3. False Section 4: 1. b, 2. a, 3. c Section 5: 1-d, 2-b, 3-a, 4-c Section 6: 1. a, 2. b Section 7: 1. E-C-A-B-D (Emperor penguins live in Antarctica.), 2. E-B-C-D-A (The warm air melts ice.)