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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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 22 Oct 2026 A ‘Lost Kitten’ Turns Out to Be a Brand-New Wild Cat! Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) The kitten eats noodles and rice. b) The kitten lives in a big city zoo. c) The kitten has stripes like a tiger. Ask: (1) Do you have a pet? What does it eat? (2) What wild animals do you know? VOCABULARY kitten (/ˈkɪt.ən/ , noun) Meaning: A baby cat. Example: My friend has a little grey kitten. spots (/spɒts/ , noun) Meaning: Small round marks on fur or skin. Example: A ladybird has black spots on its back. forest (/ˈfɒr.ɪst/ , noun) Meaning: A big place with lots of trees. Example: We walk in the forest with my dad. wild (/waɪld/ , adjective) Meaning: Living in nature, not with people. Example: Lions are wild animals. scientist (/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/ , noun) Meaning: A person who studies the world to learn new things. Example: The scientist is looking at a leaf. different (/ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/ , adjective) Meaning: Not the same. Example: My shoes are different colours today! camera (/ˈkæm.rə/ , noun) Meaning: A machine that takes photos or videos. Example: I take a photo of my cat with a camera. A man lives in a forest in Bolivia. One day, he finds a small kitten. The kitten has spots on its fur. The man takes the kitten home. He gives it noodles, rice and eggs. He thinks it is a lost pet. But the kitten is not a pet. It is a wild animal! The man takes the cat to an animal home. A scientist works there. She looks at the cat. She thinks, ‘This cat is different!’ Scientists study the cat’s DNA. DNA is like a secret code in our bodies. The code tells them something big. This cat is a new kind of cat! It is the first new cat in over 100 years. Its name is the tilcayo. It is smaller than a pet cat. It has big spots on its body. It lives in a green, cloudy forest. Now the scientist is putting cameras in the forest. She is looking for more tilcayos! Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Section 8: Discussion Questions (1) What does the man give the kitten to eat? (2) Why does the man take the cat to an animal home? (3) What colour do you think the tilcayo is? (4) Do you want a wild cat as a pet? Why or why not? (5) What animal do you want to find in a forest? 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: scientist | wild | kitten | spots A man lives in a forest in Bolivia. One day, he finds a small _______(1). The kitten has _______(2) on its fur. The man takes the kitten home. He gives it noodles, rice and eggs. He thinks it is a lost pet. But the kitten is not a pet. It is a _______(3) animal! The man takes the cat to an animal home. A _______(4) works there. She looks at the cat. She thinks, ‘This cat is different!’ Scientists study the cat’s DNA. DNA is like a secret code in our bodies. The code tells them something big. This cat is a new kind of cat! It is the first new cat in over 100 years. Its name is the tilcayo. It is smaller than a pet cat. It has big spots on its body. It lives in a green, cloudy forest. Now the scientist is putting cameras in the forest. She is looking for more tilcayos! Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) A man buys a new pet cat in a shop. b) A lost kitten is really a new kind of wild cat. c) Scientists find a big cat in the snow. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) The man gives the kitten noodles, rice and eggs. T/F (2) The kitten is a pet cat. T/F (3) The tilcayo is bigger than a pet cat. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Number the events from 1 to 3. ____ a) Scientists study the cat’s DNA. ____ b) A man finds a small kitten in the forest. ____ c) The man takes the cat to an animal home. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) kitten (2) forest (3) wild (4) scientist (5) camera a) A machine that takes photos. b) A baby cat. c) A person who studies the world and asks questions. d) A big place with lots of trees. e) Not a pet; it lives in nature. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) I like the tilcayo because it ________ small and spotty. a) is b) are c) am (2) I want to ________ a tilcayo in the forest. a) sees b) see c) seeing Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) A) a small / B) The man / C) kitten / D) finds / E) in the forest. (2) A) is / B) The tilcayo / C) cat. / D) a new / E) wild SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up a) The kitten eats noodles and rice. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) kitten (2) spots (3) wild (4) scientist Section 2: Main Idea b) A lost kitten is really a new kind of wild cat. Section 3: True or False (1) True (2) False – it is a wild animal. (3) False – it is smaller than a pet cat. Section 4: Put Events in Order 1 – b) A man finds a small kitten in the forest. 2 – c) The man takes the cat to an animal home. 3 – a) Scientists study the cat’s DNA. Section 5: Vocab Match 1 – b, 2 – d, 3 – e, 4 – c, 5 – a Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a) is (2) b) see Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) B – D – A – C – E: The man finds a small kitten in the forest. (2) B – A – D – E – C: The tilcayo is a new wild cat. Section 8: Discussion Questions Answers will vary. Model answers: (1) He gives it noodles, rice and eggs. (2) Because it is a wild animal, not a pet. (3)–(5) Accept any answer in a full sentence. 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 13 Sept 2026 GABRIEL FEITOSA The Dog Groomer Who Turns Pets into Colourful Works of Art Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A groomer uses safe dye to turn dogs into tigers and pandas. b) A groomer paints big houses for cats and dogs. c) A dog learns how to use paintbrushes and paper. Ask: (1) Do you have a pet dog or another favourite animal? (2) Would you like your pet to look like a colorful tiger for a day? VOCABULARY artist (/ˈɑː.tɪst/ , noun) Meaning: A person who creates beautiful art like paintings or pictures. Example: The artist used bright yellow paint to draw a giant smiling sun. groomer (/ˈɡruː.mər/ , noun) Meaning: A person whose job is to wash, brush, and cut the hair of animals. Example: The dog groomer washed the dirty puppy with warm water and soft soap. bright (/braɪt/ , adjective) Meaning: Having strong, cheerful colours that are easy to see. Example: She wore a bright red coat on her walk to school. safe (/seɪf/ , adjective) Meaning: Not dangerous and not able to cause any harm. Example: It is safe to cross the street when the light turns green. happy (/ˈhæp.i/ , adjective) Meaning: Feeling or showing pleasure and joy. Example: The happy dog wagged its tail when its owner came home. transform (/trænˈsfɔːm/ , verb) Meaning: To completely change how something or someone looks. Example: You can transform a plain piece of paper into a small paper airplane. Gabriel Feitosa is a famous dog groomer from Brazil who lives in America. He is a very creative artist. Gabriel loves dogs and bright colours. He uses special scissors and brush tools to change the look of pets. He can transform a fluffy white dog into a wild tiger, a soft panda, or even a green dragon! Many people worry about the animals, but Gabriel always uses safe vegan dye made for pets. The dye is gentle and non-toxic. It does not hurt the dogs at all. In fact, the dogs enjoy the extra treats and gentle care during their grooming sessions. When the dogs walk outside with their colourful fur, people stop and smile. The happy pets love all the friendly attention they receive from adults and children. Millions of people watch videos of Gabriel’s funny animal designs on the internet every day. GABRIEL FEITOSA Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What animal design would you pick for a white poodle? 2. Why is it important that the groomer uses safe dye? 3. Do you think dogs like receiving extra attention? 4. Would you like to work as a pet groomer when you grow up? 5. What is your favourite colour to paint or draw with? 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: artist, bright, groomer, safe Gabriel Feitosa is a famous dog _______(1) from Brazil who lives in America. He is a very creative _______(2). Gabriel loves dogs and _______(3) colours. He uses special scissors and brush tools to change the look of pets. He can transform a fluffy white dog into a wild tiger, a soft panda, or even a green dragon! Many people worry about the animals, but Gabriel always uses _______(4) vegan dye made for pets. The dye is gentle and non-toxic. It does not hurt the dogs at all. In fact, the dogs enjoy the extra treats and gentle care during their grooming sessions. When the dogs walk outside with their colourful fur, people stop and smile. The happy pets love all the friendly attention they receive from adults and children. Millions of people watch videos of Gabriel’s funny animal designs on the internet every day. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) A dog groomer uses safe dye to make dogs look like amazing colourful animals. b) Dogs need to run in the park every morning to stay healthy. c) People in Brazil like buying small green dragons as pets. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Gabriel uses dye that is dangerous for animals. T/F (2) A dog can look like a tiger or panda after grooming. T/F (3) The pets enjoy getting friendly attention outside. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Order the events from 1 to 3: ( ) Gabriel uses gentle pet dye on the dog's fluffy fur. ( ) People smile when they see the colourful dog walking outside. ( ) Gabriel welcomes a fluffy white dog into his salon. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) groomer (2) artist (3) bright (4) safe (5) transform a) strong and cheerful colour b) to change how something looks c) a person who clips and washes pets d) not dangerous or harmful e) a person who creates art USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The groomer uses _______ dye on the dogs. a) safe b) dark c) heavy (2) The pets feel _______ when people smile at them. a) sad b) happy c) tired Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the words: A / dog / Gabriel / creative / is / groomer / . (2) Unscramble the words: dogs / colourful / The / look / very / . SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: (1) groomer, (2) artist, (3) bright, (4) safe Section 2: a Section 3: (1) False, (2) True, (3) True Section 4: 2, 3, 1 Section 5: (1)-c, (2)-e, (3)-a, (4)-d, (5)-b Section 6: (1) a, (2) b Section 7: (1) A-B-C-D-E (Gabriel is a creative dog groomer.), (2) A-B-C-D-E (The dogs look very colourful.) 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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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 25 Sept 2026 Ping Ping is especially good at climbing trees, according to China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding China Sends Giant Pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang to Zoo Atlanta Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Two pandas fly on an aeroplane. b) Two pandas swim in the ocean. c) Two pandas drive a red car. Ask: (1) Do you like pandas? (2) Have you ever travelled on a plane? VOCABULARY panda (/ˈpæn.də/ , noun) Meaning: A large black and white bear that lives in China and eats bamboo. Example: The panda eats fresh green bamboo leaves. journey (/ˈdʒɜː.ni/ , noun) Meaning: A trip from one place to another place. Example: We are going on a long journey to the zoo. crate (/kreɪt/ , noun) Meaning: A large box used for moving big things or animals safely. Example: The panda sits inside a safe wooden crate. doctor (/ˈdɒk.tə/ , noun) Meaning: A person who helps sick animals or people feel better. Example: The animal doctor checks the big bear. bamboo (/bæmˈbuː/ , noun) Meaning: A tall, hard plant with green leaves that pandas love to eat. Example: Giant pandas eat tasty bamboo every day. plane (/pleɪn/ , noun) Meaning: A vehicle with wings that flies through the sky. Example: The white plane flies over the clouds. Two giant pandas are going on a special journey today. Their names are Ping Ping and Fu Shuang. Ping Ping is a boy panda, and Fu Shuang is a girl panda. They live in China, but now they are flying to America on a big aeroplane. The pandas are travelling inside large, comfortable crates. Keepers put fresh bamboo, sweet apples, and yellow carrots inside the crates for them. The flight takes fifteen hours. Special animal doctors are flying with the pandas to check their health. The pandas are moving to Zoo Atlanta in the United States. The zoo team in Atlanta is preparing a wonderful new home for them. Workers are growing fresh green bamboo near the zoo. Many happy people in China are waving goodbye to the friendly pandas today. When the plane lands, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang rest in a quiet room. Soon, children in America can visit the cute pandas. They watch the animals climb high trees and eat tasty bamboo. The two pandas are bringing big smiles. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) What do you think pandas like to do all day? (2) Would you like to fly on a plane with a panda? (3) What food would you pack for a long journey? (4) Why is it important to take good care of animals? (5) Which animal would you like to see at the zoo? 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: bamboo, crates, doctors, journey Two giant pandas are going on a special _______(1) today. Their names are Ping Ping and Fu Shuang. Ping Ping is a boy panda, and Fu Shuang is a girl panda. They live in China, but now they are flying to America on a big aeroplane. The pandas are travelling inside large, comfortable _______(2). Keepers put fresh bamboo, sweet apples, and yellow carrots inside the crates for them. The flight takes fifteen hours. Special animal _______(3) are flying with the pandas to check their health. The pandas are moving to Zoo Atlanta in the United States. The zoo team in Atlanta is preparing a wonderful new home for them. Workers are growing fresh green _______(4) near the zoo. Many happy people in China are waving goodbye to the friendly pandas today. When the plane lands, Ping Ping and Fu Shuang rest in a quiet room. Soon, children in America can visit the cute pandas. They watch the animals climb high trees and eat tasty bamboo. The two pandas are bringing big smiles. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of the story? a) Two pandas are flying from China to live at Zoo Atlanta. b) Two pandas are building a new aeroplane in China. c) Two pandas are learning how to drive a train to America. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are flying to Zoo Atlanta. T/F (2) The flight to America takes only two hours. T/F (3) Workers are growing fresh green bamboo near the zoo in Atlanta. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order (1-3): ( ) Keepers put fresh bamboo and apples inside the pandas' crates. ( ) Children in America visit the cute pandas at Zoo Atlanta. ( ) Two pandas leave China on a big aeroplane flight. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. panda 2. journey 3. crate 4. doctor 5. bamboo a) a tall plant with green leaves that bears eat b) a person who helps sick animals feel better c) a large box used for moving big animals safely d) a big black and white bear from China e) a trip from one place to another place USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The pandas sit inside a big _______ on the aeroplane. a) crate b) jacket c) pencil (2) Pandas like to eat green _______ for dinner. a) pizza b) bamboo c) candy Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make correct sentences: (1) A: live / B: in / C: China / D: pandas / E: Two (2) A: eats / B: bamboo / C: The / D: panda / E: green SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Answer Key - Level A1 Warm Up Answer: a) Two pandas fly on an aeroplane. Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) journey (2) crates (3) doctors (4) bamboo Section 2: Main Idea a) Two pandas are flying from China to live at Zoo Atlanta. Section 3: True or False (1) True (T) (2) False (F) (3) True (T) Section 4: Put Events in Order (1) Keepers put fresh bamboo and apples inside the pandas' crates. (3) Children in America visit the cute pandas at Zoo Atlanta. (2) Two pandas leave China on a big aeroplane flight. Section 5: Vocab Match 1 - d (panda - a big black and white bear from China) 2 - e (journey - a trip from one place to another place) 3 - c (crate - a large box used for moving big animals safely) 4 - b (doctor - a person who helps sick animals feel better) 5 - a (bamboo - a tall plant with green leaves that bears eat) Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a) crate (2) b) bamboo Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Two pandas live in China. (E - D - A - B - C) (2) The panda eats green bamboo. (C - D - A - E - B) Section 8: Discussion Questions Open-ended student responses. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Sports & Travel Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 26 Jun 2026 Rescue Dog Osito Steals Hearts at 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) A dog wearing football shoes b) A dog riding a cargo bicycle c) A dog playing as a goalkeeper Ask: (1) Do you think animals can enjoy sports events? (2) What is your favourite type of pet? VOCABULARY mascot (noun) bicycle (noun) national (adjective) companion (noun) smile (noun) famous (adjective) An animal or person that brings good luck. The dog is the team mascot. A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal. He rides a big bicycle. Related to a whole country. He wears the national shirt. A friend who spends time with you. The dog is his daily companion. A happy expression on your face. He has a big smile. Known by many people. The dog is famous on the internet. Meet Osito. He is a small rescue dog from Mexico City. Osito is eight years old. He is a very special poodle mix. He is now a famous mascot for the World Cup football games. Osito travels everywhere on a big cargo bicycle. His owner is Jorge Rangel. Jorge is fifty years old. Jorge delivers household products every day. Osito sits in the back of the bicycle. He wears a green national football jersey. He also wears cool sunglasses and a little cap. Many football fans love him. They stop to take photos with the dog. Children run to see him because he sits very still. Some people think he is a toy. Osito is a great companion for Jorge. They are best friends. Osito brings a big smile to everyone in the city. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Do you have a pet dog or cat at home? 2. What is the name of your favourite animal? 3. Do you like watching football matches on television? 4. Would you like to ride a cargo bicycle through a big city? 5. Why do you think people smile when they see Osito? 6. How can a pet help someone feel happier during a difficult time? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: famous, bicycle, national, companion Meet Osito. He is a small rescue dog from Mexico City. Osito is eight years old. He is a very special poodle mix. He is now a _______(1) mascot for the World Cup football games. Osito travels everywhere on a big cargo _______(2) . His owner is Jorge Rangel. Jorge is fifty years old. Jorge delivers household products every day. Osito sits in the back of the bicycle. He wears a green _______(3) football jersey. He also wears cool sunglasses and a little cap. Many football fans love him. They stop to take photos with the dog. Children run to see him because he sits very still. Some people think he is a toy. Osito is a great _______(4) for Jorge. They are best friends. Osito brings a big smile to everyone in the city. Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best summary of the story. a) A rescue dog becomes a famous World Cup fan on a bicycle. b) A man buys a new bicycle to ride around Mexico City. c) Football players learn how to ride bicycles with dogs. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Osito is an eight-year-old dog. T/F 2. Jorge Rangel plays football for the national team. T/F 3. Osito wears sunglasses and a national jersey. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put the events in the correct order from 1 to 3. A) Jorge puts Osito on his bicycle and starts riding around the city. B) Osito goes to the World Cup match and becomes a viral sensation. C) Jorge adopts Osito during a difficult time in his life. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. mascot 2. smile 3. famous 4. bicycle Match the words on the left with their correct definitions on the right. a) Known by a lot of people everywhere. b) A happy facial expression that shows joy. c) A two-wheeled vehicle that you pedal with your feet. d) A person or animal thought to bring good luck to a team. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct option to complete the conversation. 1. Student A: Do you think dogs make good companions? Student B: Yes, because they are very _______ and friendly. a) loud b) loyal c) scary d) angry 2. Student A: Would you like to dress up your pet in a jersey? Student B: No, I think my cat would feel very _______ in clothes. a) happy b) excited c) uncomfortable d) proud Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Unscramble the words to make correct sentences. 1. A) a / B) dog / C) famous / D) is / E) Osito 2. A) bicycle / B) rides / C) on / D) a / E) he SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up: Answer: b Section 1: Fill in the Gaps famous bicycle national companion Section 2: Main Idea: a Section 3: True or False True False True Section 4: Put Events in Order C A B Section 5: Vocab Match d b a c Section 6: Discussion Builder b c Section 7: Sentence Unscramble E - D - A - C - B (Osito is a famous dog.) E - B - C - D - A (He rides on a bicycle.) 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 8 Sept 2026 Spider-Man Movie Leads Record Summer Cinema Box Office Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A superhero movie named Spider-Man is very popular. b) People are not going to cinema theatres anymore. c) A new animated dog film broke every single record. Ask: (1) Do you like going to the cinema to watch new films? (2) Who is your favourite movie character or superhero? VOCABULARY cinema (/ˈsɪn.ə.mɑː/ , noun) Meaning: A building where people go to watch big movies on a large screen. Example: We go to the cinema to watch fun films together. screen (/skriːn/ , noun) Meaning: The flat, broad surface inside a theatre where pictures show. Example: The red hero jumps across the giant cinema screen. ticket (/ˈtɪk.ɪt/ , noun) Meaning: A printed piece of paper you buy to enter a place. Example: He holds his movie ticket before entering the big room. record (/ˈrek.ɔːd/ , noun) Meaning: The highest or best result achieved in an activity. Example: The fast runner sets a new high sports record today. summer (/ˈsʌm.ə/ , noun) Meaning: The warmest season of the year between spring and autumn. Example: Children eat cold ice cream during the hot summer. crowd (/kraʊd/ , noun) Meaning: A very large group of people gathered together. Example: A big friendly crowd watches the exciting show outside. Many people visit the local cinema this summer. They buy popcorn and drinks. They sit together inside dark rooms. The big screen is very bright. Children and adults watch exciting new movies every week. The new Spider-Man movie is the top film. Many families buy a ticket to see it. It sets a huge sales record. People like the friendly hero in red. Another story called The Odyssey is also popular. Many friends meet at the cinema hall. A huge crowd enters the theatre halls today. Movie theatres are very busy now. Owners feel happy because people like films. This summer is fantastic for cinemas everywhere. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema? (2) Why do many people like superhero characters like Spider-Man? (3) What tasty snacks do you eat when watching movies? (4) Which movie made you feel very happy recently? (5) Do you like going to the cinema with your family or friends? 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: cinema, record, screen, ticket Many people visit the local _______(1) this summer. They buy popcorn and drinks. They sit together inside dark rooms. The big _______(2) is very bright. Children and adults watch exciting new movies every week. The new Spider-Man movie is the top film. Many families buy a _______(3) to see it. It sets a huge sales _______(4). People like the friendly hero in red. Another story called The Odyssey is also popular. Many friends meet at the cinema hall. A huge crowd enters the theatre halls today. Movie theatres are very busy now. Owners feel happy because people like films. This summer is fantastic for cinemas everywhere. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this article? a) People are staying home and turning off screens. b) Cinemas are very busy as people watch popular summer movies. c) Spider-Man is the only movie in the world. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Many people visit local cinemas during the summer season. T/F (2) The Spider-Man film is not popular with families. T/F (3) Cinema owners feel very happy because rooms are busy. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Order these actions as they appear in the article (1-3): ( ) Families buy tickets to see the Spider-Man movie. ( ) People buy popcorn and drinks at the cinema. ( ) Movie theatre owners feel happy about busy halls. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) cinema (2) screen (3) ticket (4) record (5) crowd a) A broad flat surface for showing pictures. b) A large group of people gathered in one place. c) A building where you watch big films. d) The best or highest result ever reached. e) A piece of paper used to enter a theatre. USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) We sit together because the _______ is very bright and exciting. a) ticket b) screen c) crowd (2) My father buys a _______ for every person in our family. a) ticket b) record c) summer Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble the words: A / screen / bright / is / very / . (2) Unscramble the words: We / tickets / buy / two / cinema / . SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a Section 1: (1) cinema, (2) screen, (3) ticket, (4) record Section 2: b Section 3: (1) True, (2) False, (3) True Section 4: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: (1)-c, (2)-a, (3)-e, (4)-d, (5)-b Section 6: (1) b, (2) a Section 7: (1) B-A-D-C-E (A screen is very bright.), (2) B-A-D-E-C (We buy two tickets cinema. / We buy two cinema tickets.) Section 8: Open student answers. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

Join our Kids small group Speaking Classes to bring these and other topics to life Book a Free Trial < KIDS NEWS Sports & Travel Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 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. 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) Share Lesson 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 12 Aug 2026 Mosquito bites cause a brief pricking sensation that results in itchy, red bumps. Shutterstock.com Why Mosquito Bites Itch but Bee Stings Burn Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Mosquitoes carry umbrellas in summer. b) Mosquito saliva makes your skin feel itchy. c) Bees drink warm tea in hives. Ask: (1) Have you ever been bitten by a mosquito? (2) Does a bee sting feel different from a mosquito bite? VOCABULARY 1. mosquito (/məˈskiː.təʊ/, noun) 2. saliva (/səˈlaɪ.və/, noun) 3. chemical (/ˈkem.ɪ.kəl/, noun) 4. histamine (/ˈhɪs.tə.miːn/, noun) 5. sting (/stɪŋ/, noun) 6. venom (/ˈven.əm/, noun) A small flying insect that bites humans and animals to drink blood. Example: A mosquito bit my arm in the garden. The liquid produced inside the mouth of humans and animals. Example: The insect left saliva on my skin. A liquid or solid substance made by nature or science. Example: Water is a very common chemical substance. A chemical made by your body that causes itching and swelling. Example: Your body makes histamine when you get a bug bite. A sharp wound made by a bee or wasp. Example: A bee sting can feel very sharp. A poisonous liquid injected by bees, wasps, or snakes. Example: Bee venom makes your skin burn. Have you ever felt a bug on your arm? Some bug marks itch, but other marks burn. Why do bug marks feel different? When a female mosquito bites you, she wants a small drop of blood. She puts saliva into your skin. Mosquito saliva has special chemicals. These chemicals keep your blood flowing easily. Your body sees the saliva and protects you. Your body makes a chemical called histamine. Histamine brings extra blood to the spot. This makes a small red bump. It also makes your skin feel very itchy! Bees and wasps are different. They do not drink blood. When they feel scared, they sting you. Their sting puts venom into your body. Venom is a strong fluid. It makes your skin burn and feel sharp pain right away. So, mosquito saliva makes your body create histamine, which causes an itch. But bee venom attacks your skin and causes a quick burn. Now you know why insect marks feel different! Histamine, leukotrienes, and other enzymes are released into the body when insects sting or bite. ©all_about_people/Shutterstock.com Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Have you ever been bitten by a mosquito? 2. How does an itchy mosquito bite feel? 3. What do you do when your skin feels itchy? 4. Do you like bees and wasps? Why or why not? 5. How can you protect your skin from insects in summer? 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: histamine, saliva, sting, venom Have you ever felt a bug on your arm? Some bug marks itch, but other marks burn. Why do bug marks feel different? When a female mosquito bites you, she wants a small drop of blood. She puts _______(1) into your skin. Mosquito saliva has special chemicals. These chemicals keep your blood flowing easily. Your body sees the saliva and protects you. Your body makes a chemical called _______(2). Histamine brings extra blood to the spot. This makes a small red bump. It also makes your skin feel very itchy! Bees and wasps are different. They do not drink blood. When they feel scared, they _______(3) you. Their sting puts _______(4) into your body. Venom is a strong fluid. It makes your skin burn and feel sharp pain right away. So, mosquito saliva makes your body create histamine, which causes an itch. But bee venom attacks your skin and causes a quick burn. Now you know why insect marks feel different! Section 2: Main Idea Choose the best main idea: a) Bees drink blood from people in the garden. b) Mosquito bites itch because of histamine, while bee stings burn because of venom. c) Mosquitoes and bees are the same type of insect. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False 1. Female mosquitoes bite people to get blood. T/F 2. Mosquito saliva makes your skin burn immediately. T/F 3. Bee stings put venom into your skin. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: a) Your body makes histamine to protect your skin. b) A mosquito puts saliva into your skin. c) A small red bump appears and feels itchy. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. mosquito 2. saliva 3. chemical 4. histamine 5. venom a) liquid in the mouth that helps digest food or protect skin b) poison that bees and wasps inject when they sting c) a small insect that drinks blood d) a substance made of molecules that can react e) a chemical your body makes that causes itching USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder Choose the correct option to complete each sentence: 1. When a mosquito bites you, you should put an ice pack on your skin to feel _______ . a) better b) worse 2. If you see a bee, you should stay _______ and walk away slowly. a) calm b) angry Section 7: Sentence Unscramble Put the words in the correct order (A-E): 1. A: to lay/ B: eggs / C: Female mosquitoes / D: their small / E: need blood 2. A: feel red / B: your skin / C: itchy / D: and very / E: Histamine makes SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Section: Warm Up Answer: b) Mosquito saliva makes your skin feel itchy. Exercise 1 Answers (Fill in the Gaps): saliva histamine sting venom Exercise 2 Answer (Main Idea): b) Mosquito bites itch because of histamine, while bee stings burn because of venom. Exercise 3 Answers (True or False): True False True Exercise 4 Answers (Put Events in Order): b) A mosquito puts saliva into your skin. a) Your body makes histamine to protect your skin. c) A small red bump appears and feels itchy. Exercise 5 Answers (Vocab Match): 1 - c 2 - a 3 - d 4 - e 5 - b Exercise 6 Answers (Discussion Builder): a) better a) calm Exercise 7 Answers (Sentence Unscramble): C - E - A - D - B (Female mosquitoes need blood to lay their small eggs.) E - B - A - D - C (Histamine makes your skin feel red and very itchy.) Exercise 8 Answers (Discussion Questions): Student answers will vary. BACK TO TOP Suggest Feature Report an Error Close Thank you for your feedback! SUBMIT Report an error

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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 Animals & Environment Next Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 NEW 19 Sept 2026 Driving Across Madagascar to Protect the World's Last Lemurs Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A long road trip across an island b) A fast train going through mountains c) A boat journey in the cold ocean Ask: (1) Have you ever seen a photo of a lemur? (2) Why is it important to protect wild animals? VOCABULARY island (/ˈaɪlənd/ , noun) Meaning: A piece of land with water all around it. Example: Madagascar is a huge island in the ocean. lemur (/ˈliːmər/ , noun) Meaning: A small animal with a long tail that lives in trees. Example: The striped lemur sits in the tall tree. forest (/ˈfɒrɪst/ , noun) Meaning: A large area of land covered with many trees. Example: Many wild animals live inside the green forest. drive (/draɪv/ , verb) Meaning: To control a car or truck and move forward. Example: We drive down the long road every day. guide (/ɡaɪd/ , noun) Meaning: A person who shows the way to visitors. Example: The friendly guide helps us find the hidden animals. protect (/prəˈtekt/ , verb) Meaning: To keep someone or something safe from danger. Example: Local people work hard to protect the animals. Madagascar is a very large island in the ocean. It has green forests and rare animals. Drivers take a big car on a very long road trip across the country. They drive two thousand five hundred kilometres. The roads are rough and full of mud. The travellers want to see wild lemurs in the trees. Lemurs only live on this special island. Some lemurs have long striped tails. Other lemurs jump high between the branches. A local guide helps the travellers in the national park. The guide knows where the small animals sleep. Today, many lemurs need help because the trees are disappearing. People cut down forests for wood. Now, local rangers protect the trees and build safe parks. Visitors learn how to care for nature. The trip shows that everyone must help save these special animals. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Where is Madagascar located? (2) How do travellers move across the long island? (3) Which animal only lives on this special island? (4) Why are the forests disappearing today? (5) How can local guides help visitors in the park? 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: drive, forest, guide, protect Madagascar is a big island with a green _______(1). Travellers _______(2) a car on a long muddy road. A helpful _______(3) shows them where the animals live. Local people work hard to _______(4) the rare lemurs from danger. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this story? a) Learning how to drive a fast car on smooth roads. b) Travelling across Madagascar to see and protect lemurs. c) Building new houses near big cities in Africa. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) Madagascar is a small city with no trees. T/F (2) Travellers drive two thousand five hundred kilometres on their trip. T/F (3) Lemurs live in many different countries around the world. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order Put these events in order from 1 to 3: ( ) A guide shows the travellers where the lemurs sleep. ( ) Travellers start a long road trip across Madagascar. ( ) Rangers work to protect the remaining forest trees. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match (1) island (2) lemur (3) forest (4) drive (5) protect a) To keep something safe from harm b) Land surrounded by water c) To control a vehicle moving on a road d) An animal with a long tail that lives in trees e) A large place full of trees and plants USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) The travellers _______ across the island to find wild animals. a) drove b) driving (2) Local guides _______ visitors how to keep the forest safe. a) shows b) show Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) Unscramble: A) lemurs / B) in / C) live / D) tall / E) trees (2) Unscramble: A) We / B) must / C) protect / D) wild / E) animals SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: a) A long road trip across an island Section 1: (1) forest, (2) drive, (3) guide, (4) protect Section 2: b) Travelling across Madagascar to see and protect lemurs. Section 3: (1) False, (2) True, (3) False Section 4: 2, 1, 3 Section 5: (1)-b, (2)-d, (3)-e, (4)-c, (5)-a Section 6: (1) a, (2) b Section 7: (1) A-C-B-D-E (Lemurs live in tall trees.), (2) A-B-C-D-E (We must protect wild animals.) Section 8: Open student answers exploring location, transport, wildlife, deforestation, and conservation role. 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 21 Sept 2026 Swiftiephylus taylorae (shown) is one of four newly described plant bug species named after influential singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Sarah Schroeder Scientists Name New Beetle After Pop Star Taylor Swift Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Section: Warm Up Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) A beetle with red legs b) A new beetle named after a singer c) A beetle that makes music Ask: (1) Do you like listening to pop music? (2) Would you like an insect named after you? VOCABULARY beetle (/ˈbiː.təl/ , noun) Meaning: An insect with hard wings. Example: Look at that tiny beetle on the green leaf! scientist (/ˈsaɪən.tɪst/ , noun) Meaning: A person who studies nature and animals. Example: The scientist looks at small bugs today. forest (/ˈfɒr.ɪst/ , noun) Meaning: A large place full of trees. Example: Many wild bugs live in the dark forest. special (/ˈspeʃ.əl/ , adjective) Meaning: Not common or ordinary. Example: Today is a special day for the young fan. favourite (/ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/ , adjective) Meaning: The person or thing you like best. Example: Taylor Swift is her favourite pop singer. brown (/braʊn/ , adjective) Meaning: Having a colour like earth or chocolate. Example: The tiny bug has small brown legs. Scientists find a new insect in the forest. It is a tiny brown millipede beetle. It lives under big green leaves. It eats old wood and dirt. The bug is small, but it is very special. Dr Derek Hennen is a clever scientist. He loves animals and nature. He also loves music. His favourite singer is Taylor Swift. He listens to her happy pop songs every day at work. Dr Hennen wants to say thank you to the famous singer. So, he gives the bug a funny name. He calls it Nannaria swiftae. Now, Taylor Swift has a special bug! People are very happy about this fun news story. Bugs are very important for our green planet Earth. Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS (1) Which singer do you like best? (2) Why are bugs important for our world? (3) Would you like to work in a forest? (4) What name would you give to a new beetle? (5) Do you like looking for insects in the garden? BACK TO TOP Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS FILL THE GAPS Section 1: Fill in the Gaps Word Bank: beetle, favourite, forest, scientist Scientists find a new insect in the _______(1). It is a tiny brown millipede _______(2). It lives under big green leaves. It eats old wood and dirt. The bug is small, but it is very special. Dr Derek Hennen is a clever _______(3). He loves animals and nature. He also loves music. His _______(4) singer is Taylor Swift. He listens to her happy pop songs every day at work. Dr Hennen wants to say thank you to the famous singer. So, he gives the bug a funny name. He calls it Nannaria swiftae. Now, Taylor Swift has a special bug! People are very happy about this fun news story. Bugs are very important for our green planet Earth. Section 2: Main Idea What is the main idea of this news story? a) A scientist names a new beetle after a famous pop singer. b) Taylor Swift goes to a forest to catch bugs. c) Scientists build a big house for millipedes. UNDERSTANDING Section 3: True or False (1) The new insect lives under green leaves. T/F (2) Dr Hennen hates listening to pop music. T/F (3) The bug is named Nannaria swiftae. T/F Section 4: Put Events in Order ( ) Dr Hennen chooses the name Nannaria swiftae for the bug. ( ) Scientists discover a new tiny millipede in the forest. ( ) Dr Hennen listens to his favourite music at work. LANGUAGE Section 5: Vocab Match 1. beetle 2. scientist 3. forest 4. favourite 5. special a) a person who studies nature b) a small insect with hard wings c) not ordinary or common d) a large place with many trees e) liked more than all others USE IT Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) A scientist is a person _______ studies nature. a) who b) where (2) The tiny bug lives _______ old wood and leaves. a) under b) on top Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) A. lives / B. insect / C. small / D. forest / E. in the (2) A. doctor / B. pop music / C. listens to / D. favourite / E. his SHOW ANSWERS BACK TO TOP ANSWER KEY Warm Up Answer: b) A new beetle named after a singer Section 1: Fill in the Gaps (1) forest (2) beetle (3) scientist (4) favourite Section 2: Main Idea a Section 3: True or False (1) T (2) F (3) T Section 4: Put Events in Order 3, 1, 2 Section 5: Vocab Match 1-b, 2-a, 3-d, 4-e, 5-c Section 6: Discussion Builder (1) a (2) a Section 7: Sentence Unscramble (1) C-B-A-E-D (Small insect lives in the forest.) (2) A-C-E-D-B (Doctor listens to his favourite pop music.) 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