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< KIDS NEWS Next Art & Culture The Sweet Story of National Donut Day 2 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which detail do you think appears in this story? a) Donuts were first made by kings in ancient castles. b) Brave women made donuts for soldiers during a big war. c) Donut shops are closed on the first Friday of June. Ask: Do you like to eat donuts? What is your favorite flavor? Why do you think people give sweet treats to their friends? VOCABULARY volunteer Noun homesick Adjective ingredient Noun helmet Noun celebrate Verb vɒlənˈtɪə a person who chooses to do a job to help others without getting money Example: The volunteer helped clean up the city park on Saturday. həʊmsɪk feeling sad because you are away from your home and family Example: The little boy felt homesick during his first night at summer camp. ɪnˈɡriːdiənt one of the things that you use to make a particular food Example: Flour is an important ingredient when you want to bake a cake. ˈhelmɪt a hard hat that protects your head from danger or injury Example: You must always wear a strong helmet when you ride your bicycle. ˈselɪbreɪt to do something special and fun for an important day or event Example: My family will cook a big dinner to celebrate my sister's graduation. Many people love to eat sweet treats. June 5, 2026, is a special day called National Donut Day. This fun holiday happens every year on the first Friday in June. It has a very kind history. A group called The Salvation Army started this holiday in 1938. Long ago, during World War I, female volunteers traveled to France. They wanted to help American soldiers who felt homesick. The women used simple things like flour, sugar, and milk to make fresh donuts. They did not have donut cutters, so they shaped the dough by hand. They even fried the donuts inside soldiers' metal helmets! These helpful women were called "Donut Lassies". Today, many donut shops give away free donuts to celebrate this sweet day. Listen 00:00 / 00:42 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. When do people celebrate National Donut Day in 2026? 2. Why did the female volunteers travel to France long ago? 3. What did the women use as cooking pans when making the donuts? 4. Do you think a small treat can make a person feel better when they are sad? 5. What is another food that reminds you of your home or family? 6. Would you like to be a volunteer helper one day? Why? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS 1: FILL IN THE GAPS Word Bank: ingredient / celebrate / volunteer / helmet / homesick June 5 is a fun holiday, and many people love to (1) _______________ National Donut Day. The history started when a female (2) _______________ group traveled to France to help soldiers. The soldiers felt very (3) _______________ because they missed their families. The women used sugar as a sweet (4) _______________ to make dough. They even cooked the food inside a soldier's metal (5) _______________ to make the troops happy! 2: MAIN IDEA Choose one: National Donut Day was started to honor kind women who made treats to comfort homesick soldiers. Baking donuts inside metal pots is the fastest way for big restaurants to make food today. American soldiers in France decided to stop eating sugar and milk during World War I. UNDERSTANDING 3: TRUE OR FALSE National Donut Day is celebrated every year on the first Friday of June. T / F The volunteers had professional donut cutters to shape the dough perfectly. T / F The women who made the sweet treats were nicknamed "Donut Lassies". T / F 4: PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): _____ The Salvation Army created National Donut Day to raise funds for people in need. _____ Female volunteers cooked donuts in helmets to cheer up sad soldiers in France. _____ Modern donut stores give away free treats to customers on the special Friday. LANGUAGE Vocabulary Match Match each vocabulary word with its definition: 1. Volunteer 2. Homesick 3. Ingredient 4. Helmet 5. Celebrate a) One part of a food mixture. b) Missing your home and family. c) A hard hat used for protection. d) To have fun on a special holiday. e) A person who works without pay to help. USE IT 6: DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: 1. The volunteers did not have tools, _______________ they shaped the dough with their hands. (but / because / so) 2. The soldiers loved the treats _______________ the fresh aroma reminded them of home. (so / because / but) 7: SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE 1. A. love B. donuts. C. Children D. to E. eat 2. A. made B. They C. helmets. D. treats E. inside SHOW ANSWERS Download ANSWER KEY Think Ahead: b Section 1 (Fill in the Gaps): (1) celebrate, (2) volunteer, (3) homesick, (4) ingredient, (5) helmet Section 2 (Main Idea): National Donut Day was started to honor kind women who made treats to comfort homesick soldiers. Section 3 (True or False): 1. True 2. False 3. True Section 4 (Put Events in Order): 1. 2 2. 1 3. 3 Section 5 (Vocab Match): 1. e 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. d Section 6 (Discussion Builder): 1. so, 2. because Section 7 (Sentence Unscramble): 1. Children love to eat donuts. 2. They made treats inside helmets.

< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment, World This Ant Species Produces Only Queens 29 May 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which extra detail do you think is in the story? a) These ants eat giant spiders in the forest. b) Every female ant in this group is a queen. c) The ants live in big underwater caves. Ask: (1) Do you like insects? Why or why not? (2) What do you know about ant queens? VOCABULARY special (adjective) wing (noun) nest (noun) chore (noun) forest (noun) ˈspɛʃəl better, greater, or different from what is usual Example: This is a very special bird because it can talk. wɪŋ one of the parts of the body that a bird, insect, or bat uses for flying Example: The butterfly has beautiful blue wings. nɛst a home built by an animal to live in or have babies Example: The ants built a large nest under the old tree. tʃɔːr a small job that you have to do regularly Example: Cleaning my room is my favorite chore. ˈfɔːrɪst a large area of land covered with many trees Example: Many wild animals live in the dark forest. In the Chocó forest of Ecuador, scientists found a new ant species. It is named Strumigenys ayerstor. Most ant nests have one queen and many workers. But this special species is different. These ants produce only queens. Every female ant has wings. They do not have any worker ants to do chores. How do they live? These ants are parasites. They do not build their own nests. Instead, they go into the nests of other ants. They live there and take food from the host ants. The host ants do all the hard work. The new queens just live and grow. The Chocó forest is a very important place. It has many rare animals and plants. This new ant shows that nature is full of surprises. Even small insects can be very strange. Listen 00:00 / 00:42 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Where do these new ants live? 2. How is this ant nest different from a normal ant nest? 3. What do these ants use their wings for? 4. Do you think being a "parasite" is a good way to live? 5. Would you like to be a scientist in a forest? 6. Why is the Chocó forest special? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS 1. LISTEN AND FILL GAPS Word Bank: chores / wings / special / nest / forest Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below: In the Chocó (1) __________ of Ecuador, scientists found a new ant species. It is named Strumigenys ayerstor. Most ant nests have one queen and many workers. But this (2) __________ species is different. These ants produce only queens. Every female ant has (3) __________. They do not have any worker ants to do (4) __________. How do they live? These ants are parasites. They do not build their own (5) __________. Instead, they go into the nests of other ants. They live there and take food from the host ants. The host ants do all the hard work. The new queens just live and grow. 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: Scientists found a new ant species in Ecuador where every female is a queen. Worker ants in Ecuador are building larger nests for their new queen. Many different animals are leaving the Chocó forest to find new homes. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE 1. The new ant species is from New York. T / F 2. Every female ant in this species has wings. T / F 3. These ants build their own big nests. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] The new queen ants live and grow in the host nest. [ ] The queen ants enter the nests of other ants. [ ] Scientists discover the Strumigenys ayerstor in a forest. LANGUAGE Vocabulary Match 5. VOCAB MATCH Match each vocabulary word with a definition: 1. Special 2. Wing 3. Nest 4. Chore 5. Forest a) A large area with many trees. b) A regular small job or task. c) Different from what is usual. d) A home built by an insect or bird. e) Part of the body used for flying. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: These ants are very strange __________ they do not have workers. because / but / so The host ants do the work, __________ the queens can just rest. because / but / so 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE A. The ants B. wings C. have D. because E. they are queens. A. I think B. the forest C. is D. a very E. beautiful place. SHOW ANSWERS Download ANSWER KEY Warm Up Think Ahead: b. The article explains that this unique species lacks a worker class entirely. Listening (1) forest (2) special (3) wings (4) chores (5) nest Main Idea Scientists found a new ant species in Ecuador where every female is a queen. This summarizes the core biological surprise of the story. True or False False. The first sentence says they were found in the Chocó forest of Ecuador. True. The second paragraph states that every female ant has wings. False. The text explains that they are parasites and do not build their own nests. Put Events in Order Scientists discover the Strumigenys ayerstor in a forest. The queen ants enter the nests of other ants. The new queen ants live and grow in the host nest. Vocab Match c e d b a Discussion Builder 1. because — Provides the reason why the ants are considered strange. 2. so — Shows the result of the host ants doing the work. Sentence Unscramble 1. The ants have wings because they are queens. 2. I think the forest is a very beautiful place.

< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment Turtle Champion 25 May 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Think Ahead: Which extra detail do you think is in the story? a) Gia sees a large shark near the beach. b) Gia designs special signs to protect turtles. c) Gia stops cars from driving on the road. Ask: (1) Do you like turtles? Why or why not? (2) Have you ever seen an animal sign near a road? VOCABULARY shell (noun) mix (verb) danger (noun) slogan (noun) brave (adjective) ʃɛl The hard outer cover of an animal like a turtle Example: The turtle pulled its head inside its hard shell. mɪks To combine different things together Example: You can mix yellow and blue paint to make green. ˈdeɪndʒər The possibility of harm or something bad happening Example: The small animals ran away when they sensed danger. ˈsloʊɡən A short and clever phrase that is easy to remember Example: The school uses a popular slogan for its recycling program. breɪv Ready to face difficult or scary situations Example: The brave firefighter saved the cat from the tree. Gia Providente is a nine-year-old girl. She lives in Long Island, New York. She loves turtles. Gia wanted to help diamondback terrapin turtles. These turtles have a beautiful diamond pattern on their shell. They live in water where saltwater and freshwater mix. Female turtles come to the land from May to July to lay eggs. But these turtles are in danger. Cars and boats can hit them. Gia wanted to protect them. She had a great idea. She designed special signs for parks near the water. The signs say, “Go slow, terrapins below.” This slogan is short and easy to see. Town workers put her signs in two local parks. Gia won a prize for helping her community. She tells other children to be brave and never give up. Listen 00:00 / 00:39 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Why are cars and boats dangerous for turtles? 2. Was Gia's slogan "Go slow, terrapins below" a good idea? Why? 3. Have you ever seen a wild animal in your neighborhood? 4. Do you want to win a prize for helping animals? Why or why not? 5. Would you like to design a sign for your town? What would it say? 6. Why is it important to protect wild turtles? 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 to the audio and complete the gaps below: Gia Providente is a nine-year-old girl. She lives in Long Island, New York. She loves turtles. Gia wanted to help diamondback terrapin turtles. These turtles have a beautiful diamond pattern on their (1) _______. They live in water where saltwater and freshwater (2) _______. Female turtles come to the land from May to July to lay eggs. But these turtles are in (3) _______. Cars and boats can hit them. Gia wanted to protect them. She had a great idea. She designed special signs for parks near the water. The signs say, “Go slow, terrapins below.” This slogan is short and easy to see. Town workers put her signs in two local parks. Gia won a prize for helping her community. She tells other children to be (4) _______ and never give up. 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: Gia designed signs to protect turtles from cars and boats in her community. A turtle swam away from New York to live in a bigger ocean. Gia and her friend Vincent found a diamond on a beach. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE Gia Providente is nine years old. T / F Terrapin turtles only live in saltwater. T / F Gia won a prize for her community work. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] Town workers installed the signs in two local parks. [ ] Gia saw turtle signs at another beach and wanted them at home. [ ] Gia designed special turtle awareness signs for her area. LANGUAGE Vocabulary Match 5. Match each vocabulary word with a definition: 1. Shell (n) 2. Mix (v) 3. Danger (n) 4. Brave (adj) a) The possibility of harm or something bad happening. b) Ready to face difficult or scary situations. c) The hard outer cover of an animal like a turtle. d) To combine different things together. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: 1. Gia wanted to protect the turtles ________ it would help drivers see them. because / so / but 2. The turtles face dangers from cars, ________ the new signs help them stay safe. because / but / so 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE 1. A. I think B. turtles are C. because D. wonderful animals E. they are quiet. 2. A. We should B. help animals C. keep them safe. D. to E. in our town SHOW ANSWERS Download ANSWER KEY Think Ahead: b Listening: (1) shell, (2) mix, (3) danger, (4) brave Main Idea: Gia designed signs to protect turtles from cars and boats in her community. True or False: True. The first paragraph states that Gia Providente is a nine-year-old girl. False. The text states they live in water where saltwater and freshwater mix. True. The last paragraph states Gia won a prize for helping her community. Put Events in Order: Gia saw turtle signs at another beach and wanted them at home. Gia designed special turtle awareness signs for her area. Town workers installed the signs in two local parks. Vocab Match: 1. c 2. d 3. a 4. b Discussion Builder: because so Sentence Unscramble: I think turtles are wonderful animals because they are quiet. We should help animals in our town to keep them safe.

< KIDS NEWS Next World, Sports & Travel Mount Everest’s Busiest Day 31 May 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 1 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 Vocabulary Match 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 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 Science & Technology New Views from Space 21 May 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Would you like to travel in a rocket to the moon one day? What do you think Earth looks like from far away in space? VOCABULARY Agency (noun) Flight (noun) Crew (noun) Equipment (noun) Orbit (noun) Sight (noun) /ey-juhn-see/ A special group or department that does a specific job for a country. Example: NASA is the space agency of the United States. /flahyt/ A journey through the air or through space. Example: The rocket flight to the moon was safe and quick. /kroo/ A group of people who work together on a ship or spacecraft. Example: The space crew smiled and waved before they went inside. /ih-kwip-muhnt/ The tools, cameras, or machines needed for a special activity. Example: Astronauts need special equipment to breathe in space. /awr-bit/ The circular path an object takes as it moves around a planet or moon. Example: The satellite is in orbit around the Earth. /sahyt/ Something that you see, especially something amazing or beautiful. Example: The bright stars were a beautiful sight in the dark night. The famous space agency NASA has shared thousands of wonderful new photos from space. The photos were taken during a special spaceflight called Artemis II. The flight started on April 1 and ended on April 10, 2026. Four brave astronauts traveled in a spacecraft around the moon. While they were flying, the crew used their high-tech equipment to take 12,217 amazing pictures! These are the first pictures taken by humans traveling far beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years. The photos show incredible views of the gray moon with its deep craters. They also show a bright, beautiful crescent Earth glowing against the dark sky. You can even see the planet Venus in the corner of one picture! The commander of the mission said they saw sights that no human has ever seen before. Now, anyone can look at these beautiful pictures on a special NASA website. Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Which space agency released the new photos from space? What was the name of the spaceflight mission? How many photos did the astronauts take during their journey? What objects in space can you see in the new photographs? Why are these photos so special for history? If you were an astronaut, what would you want to take a picture of? 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 Word Bank: agency, flight, crew, equipment, orbit, sights The space (1)_______ NASA has shared thousands of wonderful new photos from space. The photos were taken during a historic space (2)_______ called Artemis II. The space (3)_______ used their cameras and special tools to take 12,217 pictures! These are the first pictures taken by humans traveling far beyond low Earth (4)_______ in 50 years. The pictures show a beautiful crescent Earth and other amazing (5)_______ in the dark sky. The astronauts sat inside their capsule with all their technical (6)_______ to capture the view. UNDERSTANDING Part 1: True/False statements The Artemis II spaceflight lasted for two full months. _____ The astronauts took more than 12,000 photos during the mission. _____ These are the first photos from beyond low Earth orbit in over 50 years. _____ The photographs only show the inside of the spacecraft. _____ You can see the planet Venus in one of the released images. _____ Part 2: Put in Order A. NASA uploads all 12,217 images to a public website for the world to see. _____ B. The Artemis II rocket lifts off from Earth with four astronauts inside. _____ C. The crew uses their cameras to capture sights no human has ever seen before. _____ D. The spacecraft lands safely back on Earth with all the photography equipment. _____ LANGUAGE Vocabulary Match Agency Flight Crew Equipment Orbit Sight A. Something amazing or beautiful that you see B. The path an object takes around a planet or moon C. A government department that does a specific job D. A group of people working together on a craft E. A journey made through the air or outer space F. Tools or machines needed for a specific task USE IT SHOW ANSWERS Download ANSWER KEY Fill in the Gaps: 1. agency, 2. flight, 3. crew, 4. orbit, 5. sights, 6. equipment Understanding (Part 1): 1. False, 2. True, 3. True, 4. False, 5. True Understanding (Part 2): D, A, B, C Language: 1-C, 2-E, 3-D, 4-F, 5-B, 6-A

< KIDS NEWS Next Art & Culture, World Eid-al-Adha: What it is & how is it celebrated? 30 May 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP a) Children go to school during the big holiday. b) Families eat a special meal together. c) People stay inside and do not talk. Ask: (1) What is your favorite holiday? (2) Do you like to eat special food with your family? VOCABULARY celebrate (verb) prayer (noun) share (verb) gift (noun) poor (adjective) ˈsɛləˌbreɪt to do something special for an important day Example: We celebrate my birthday with a big cake and balloons. ˈprɛər the words people say when they speak to God Example: Many people say a quiet prayer before they go to sleep. ʃɛər to give some of what you have to other people Example: I like to share my toys with my little brother. ɡɪft something you give to someone to make them happy Example: My mom gave me a beautiful gift for the holiday. pʊər having very little money or food Example: We give clothes to poor people to help them. Muslims celebrate a big holiday this week. It is called Eid al-Adha. It started on May 27, 2026. Many people call it the "Festival of Sacrifice." It is a time to be with family and friends. Families go to the mosque for a special morning prayer. They wear their best new clothes and say hello to everyone. After prayer, they eat a big meal together at home. Charity is very important during Eid. Many families give meat or money to people who are poor. This helps everyone enjoy the holiday. Eid also happens at the end of the Hajj. This is a special journey to the city of Mecca. Many people from all over the world travel there. Eid is a happy time to remember faith and kindness. Children often get small gifts or money from their parents. Listen 00:00 / 00:42 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. When did Eid al-Adha start in 2026? 2. What do families do on the morning of the holiday? 3. Why do people give money or food to others? 4. Do you wear special clothes for holidays? 5. Would you like to travel to a special city for a holiday? 6. How do you feel when you get a gift? Unlock All Lessons ($3.99/mo) 🚀 Want more exercises and a worksheet pdf? This content is for premium subscribers and tuition parents only! Subscribe for $3.99/mo to unlock. FILL IN THE GAPS 1. LISTEN AND FILL GAPS Word Bank: share / celebrate / gift / poor / prayer Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below: Muslims (1) __________ a big holiday this week. It is called Eid al-Adha. It started on May 27, 2026. Many people call it the "Festival of Sacrifice." It is a time to be with family and friends. Families go to the mosque for a special morning (2) ________. They wear their best new clothes and say hello to everyone. After prayer, they eat a big meal together at home. Charity is very important during Eid. Many families (3) _______ meat or money with people who are (4) _______. This helps everyone enjoy the holiday. Eid also happens at the end of the Hajj. This is a special journey to the city of Mecca. Eid is a happy time to remember faith and kindness. Children often get a small (5) ______ from their parents. 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: 1. Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha by praying, eating together, and helping others. 2. The city of Mecca is very busy during the month of January every year. 3. Families in Saudi Arabia buy new clothes every week for the Hajj journey. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE 1. Eid al-Adha is also called the Festival of Sacrifice. T / F 2. People wear their oldest clothes for the morning prayer. T / F 3. Charity is an important part of the Eid holiday. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] Families go to the mosque for a special morning prayer. [ ] People share meat and money with those who are poor. [ ] Families eat a big meal together at home. LANGUAGE Vocabulary Match 5. VOCAB MATCH Match each vocabulary word with a definition: 1. Celebrate 2. Prayer 3. Share 4. Poor 5. Gift a) Having very little money or food. b) To do something special for a fun day. c) To give some of what you have to others. d) Something you give to make someone happy. e) Words people say when they speak to God. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: 1. Families go to the mosque because / but / so they want to pray together. 2. Eid is a happy holiday, so / but / because children usually get many gifts. 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE 1. A. We B. eat C. meal D. a E. big F. together. 2. A. She B. a C. gave D. gift E. to F. her G. friend. SHOW ANSWERS Download ANSWER KEY Warm Up Think Ahead: b. Listening (1) celebrate (2) prayer (3) share (4) poor (5) gift Main Idea Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha by praying, eating together, and helping others. True or False True. The first paragraph states it is called the "Festival of Sacrifice." False. The text says people wear their "best new clothes" for prayer. True. The second paragraph confirms charity is very important during Eid. Put Events in Order Families go to the mosque for a special morning prayer. (This happens first in the morning). Families eat a big meal together at home. (This happens after the prayer). People share meat and money with those who are poor. (This happens during the celebrations). Vocab Match b (Celebrate: to do something special for a fun day). e (Prayer: words people say to God). c (Share: to give some of what you have to others). a (Poor: having very little money or food). d (Gift: something you give to make someone happy). Discussion Builder because — This explains the reason for going to the mosque. so — This shows the result of the holiday being a happy time. Sentence Unscramble We eat a big meal together. She gave a gift to her friend.

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< KIDS NEWS Next Animals & Environment The Big Sea Lion Mystery at Pier 39 20 May 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP What kind of animal do you think a "sea lion" is, and what does it look like? What do you think happens in a story called a "mystery"? VOCABULARY Massive (adjective) Crowd (noun) Secret (noun) Trick (verb) Safe (adjective) Heavy (adjective) /mas-iv/ Very, very large. Example: The elephant at the zoo was massive. /krowd/ A large group of people gathered together. Example: A big crowd waited to see the parade. /see-krit/ Something that is kept hidden from other people. Example: She whispered a funny secret to her friend. /trik/ To make someone believe something that is not true. Example: The magician wanted to trick the audience. /sayf/ Protected from danger or hurt. Example: The birds feel safe up in their high nest. /hev-ee/ Weighing a lot; difficult to lift. Example: The big box of books was very heavy. A very big sea lion lived at Pier 39 in San Francisco. People named him Chonkers because he was massive and heavy. A big crowd came to see him. He was a special Steller sea lion. But one day, Chonkers left. Another big sea lion took his place. This new sea lion liked to trick people. People thought he was Chonkers! Finally, a photographer found the secret. The new sea lion was lighter and smaller. The real Chonkers was gone, but the pier is a safe home for sea lions. Listen 00:00 / 00:29 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Where did the big sea lion live? Why did people name the sea lion Chonkers? Why did the new sea lion trick the crowd? Who found out the secret about the new sea lion? How did the photographer know it was not the real Chonkers? Do you like watching animals at the zoo or in nature? 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 Word Bank: massive, crowd, secret, trick, safe, heavy A very big sea lion lived at Pier 39 in San Francisco. People named him Chonkers because he was (1)_______ and (2)_______. A big (3)_______ came to see him. He was a special Steller sea lion. But one day, Chonkers left. Another big sea lion took his place. This new sea lion liked to (4)_______ people. People thought he was Chonkers! Finally, a photographer found the (5)_______. The new sea lion was lighter and smaller. The real Chonkers was gone, but the pier is a (6)_______ home for sea lions. UNDERSTANDING Part 1: Select True or False for each statement Chonkers lived at a famous pier in San Francisco. _____ Chonkers was a very small and light animal. _____ Many people came to the pier to look at Chonkers. _____ The new sea lion was darker and bigger than Chonkers. _____ A photographer discovered that the real Chonkers was gone. _____ Part 2: Put the Sentences in the Order that they occur in the Story A. Another big sea lion took his place and tricked people. _____ B. A photographer discovered the secret that Chonkers was gone. _____ C. Chonkers became famous at Pier 39 because he was massive. _____ D. One day, the real Chonkers left the pier. _____ LANGUAGE Vocabulary Match 1. Massive 2. Crowd 3. Secret 4. Trick 5. Safe 6. Heavy A. A large group of people gathered together B. To deceive or fool someone C. Protected from danger or hurt D. Extremely large and heavy E. Something that is kept hidden or unknown F. Weighing a lot; difficult to lift USE IT SHOW ANSWERS Download ANSWER KEY Section 5: Fill in the Gaps massive typical photos famous leave mistake Section 6: Understanding Part 1: 1-True, 2-False, 3-True, 4-True, 5-False. Part 2: 4, 2, 3, 1. Section 7: Language 1-B, 2-D, 3-E, 4-C, 5-A.

< KIDS NEWS Next Sports & Travel Back-to-Back Champions: PSG 1 Jun 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 1 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 soccer team won a very big trophy. b) A group of fans built a new stadium out of wood. c) The game of soccer is now played with two balls at once. Ask: (1) Do you like playing soccer? (2) What is your favorite sports team? VOCABULARY win (verb) team (noun) fan (noun) ball (noun) happy (adjective) to be the best in a game or race Example: I hope our team can win the game today. a group of people playing a sport together Example: My soccer team has eleven players. a person who likes a team or a player very much Example: The fan wore a red shirt to support the team. a round object used in a game Example: Kick the ball into the net to score a goal. feeling good or glad Example: The players are very happy after they win. A big soccer game happened on Saturday! Two famous teams played. One was PSG from France. The other was Arsenal from England. It was a very close game. At first, Arsenal scored a goal. Their fans were very happy . Then, PSG scored a goal too. The score was 1-1. The players used the ball to run and kick for a long time. In the end, the teams had to take special kicks. This is called a penalty shootout. PSG was the best team that night. They did not lose. PSG was the big win ner of the trophy. Every fan in Paris is celebrating today! Listen 00:00 / 00:37 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Which two teams played the big game? 2. What was the score before the special kicks? 3. Who won the trophy in the end? 4. How do you feel when your favorite team wins? 5. Is soccer more fun to watch or to play? 6. Why do fans wear the same colors as their team? 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: win / team / fan / ball / happy Listen to the audio and complete the gaps below: A big soccer game happened on Saturday! Two famous teams played. One was PSG from France. The other was Arsenal from England. At first, Arsenal scored a goal. Their fans were very (1) _______. Then, PSG scored a goal too. The score was 1-1. The players used the (2) _______ to run and kick for a long time. In the end, PSG was the best (3) _______ that night. They did not lose. PSG was the big (4) _______ner of the trophy. Every (5) _______ in Paris is celebrating today! 2. MAIN IDEA Choose one: PSG beat Arsenal in a big soccer game to win a trophy. Arsenal and PSG decided to join together and become one big team. UNDERSTANDING 3. TRUE OR FALSE The game was between PSG and Arsenal. T / F Arsenal won the trophy in the end. T / F The score was 1-1 after the normal game. T / F 4. PUT EVENTS IN ORDER Put the events from the story in the correct order from first (1) to last (3): [ ] PSG wins the game on penalties. [ ] Kai Havertz scores an early goal for Arsenal. [ ] Ousmane Dembélé scores a goal for PSG. LANGUAGE Vocabulary Match Match each vocabulary word with a definition: Win ___ Team ___ Fan ___ Ball ___ a) A group of players. b) A round object for games. c) To be the best in a game. d) Someone who likes a team. USE IT 6. DISCUSSION BUILDER Choose the best phrase for each gap: 1. PSG won the game ________ they were very good at penalties. Channels TV because / but / so 2. Arsenal played well, ________ they did not win the trophy. Philstar.com because / but / so 7. SENTENCE UNSCRAMBLE A. won B. The C. trophy. D. team E. the A. fans B. many C. are D. There E. happy. SHOW ANSWERS Download ANSWER KEY Think Ahead: a. The article focuses on the Champions League trophy won by PSG. Listening (1) happy, (2) ball, (3) team, (4) win, (5) fan. Main Idea PSG beat Arsenal in a big soccer game to win a trophy. True or False 1. True. 2. False. PSG won the trophy. 3. True. Put Events in Order 1. Kai Havertz scores an early goal for Arsenal. 2. Ousmane Dembélé scores a goal for PSG. 3. PSG wins the game on penalties. Vocab Match 1. c 2. a 3. d 4. b Discussion Builder 1. because, 2. but. Sentence Unscramble 1. The team won the trophy. 2. There are many happy fans.

< KIDS NEWS Next World, Sports & Travel The Big Summer of Soccer 20 May 2026 NEW Select a Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Warm-up → Read & Listen → Check Understanding → Language → Use It WARM UP Do you like playing or watching soccer with your friends? What is a big sports game or competition that you know? VOCABULARY Tournament (noun) Match (noun) Trophy (noun) History (noun) Squad (noun) Host (verb) /toor-nuh-muhnt/ A big sports competition with many games. Example: The school soccer tournament is this Friday. /mach/ / A game between two teams. Example: We watched an exciting soccer match yesterday. /troh-fee/ A prize for winning a competition. Example: The team held the shiny golden trophy in the air. /his-tuh-ree/ Things that happened in the past. Example: Our town has a very long and interesting history. /skwod/ A group of players or a team. Example: The coach chose ten players for the soccer squad. /hohst/ To welcome guests or hold an event in your town. Example: Our city will host the big race next year. A big soccer tournament is coming this summer. It is the famous FIFA World Cup! Three countries will host the matches: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. There will be 104 matches in 16 different cities. This makes it a huge event. The first match starts in Mexico City on June 11. The last championship match is in New Jersey on July 19. There, one winning squad will lift the golden World Cup trophy. Forty-eight teams will play in this tournament. It is the biggest World Cup in history! Many host cities are preparing grand Fan Festivals with food and big screens so fans can celebrate together. Young fans everywhere are very excited to watch the great teamwork and beautiful goals. Listen 00:00 / 01:04 Share Lesson DISCUSSION QUESTIONS What is the name of the big soccer tournament happening this summer? Which three countries will host the soccer matches? How many matches will the teams play in total? When and where does the very first match take place? How many teams are playing in this year's World Cup? Would you like to go to a Fan Festival to watch a game? Why or why not? 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 Word Bank: tournament, match, trophy, history, squad, host A big soccer (1)_______ is coming this summer. It is the famous FIFA World Cup! Three countries will (2)_______ the matches: Canada, Mexico, and the United States. There will be 104 matches in 16 different cities. This makes it a huge event. The first (3)_______ starts in Mexico City on June 11. The last championship game is in New Jersey on July 19.There, one winning (4)_______ will lift the golden World Cup trophy. Forty-eight teams will play in this tournament. It is the biggest World Cup in (5)_______! Many cities are preparing grand Fan Festivals with food and big screens so fans can celebrate together. Young fans everywhere are very excited to lift their flags and cheer for their favorite team's (6)_______. UNDERSTANDING Part 1: True/False statements The FIFA World Cup is happening this summer. _____ Only one country is hosting all the soccer matches. _____ There will be a total of 104 matches played. _____ The final championship match will be held in Mexico City. _____ This is the biggest World Cup tournament in history. _____ Part 2: Put in Order A. One winning squad will lift the World Cup trophy in New Jersey. _____ B. Host countries spend years preparing stadiums and Fan Festivals. _____ C. The tournament officially begins with an opening match in Mexico City. _____ D. Teams from 48 different countries travel to North America to play. _____ LANGUAGE Vocabulary Match 1. Tournament 2. Match 3. Trophy 4. History 5. Squad 6. Host A. Things that happened in the past B. To welcome guests or hold an event C. A big sports competition with many games D. A game played between two sports teams E. A prize given to the winner of a contest F. A group of players forming a team USE IT SHOW ANSWERS Download ANSWER KEY Fill in the Gaps: 1. tournament, 2. host, 3. match, 4. squad, 5. history, 6. trophy Understanding (Part 1): 1. True, 2. False, 3. True, 4. False, 5. True Understanding (Part 2): B, D, C, A Language: 1-C, 2-D, 3-E, 4-A, 5-F, 6-B

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