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Let's read this English story about colors.


Our colourful world

Toshi and Yumi decided to go on an adventure. They travelled by spaceship.
They were looking for animals in space.

Yumi saw a planet.
‘Everything on this planet is red. Look at this forest. The trees and leaves are red. There aren’t any animals here.’, Yumi said.

Toshi saw another planet.
‘Everything on this planet is yellow. Look at the yellow sky and the yellow clouds. There is a yellow volcano too. Look at the yellow smoke! There aren’t any animals here though.’, Toshi said.

Yumi saw another planet.
‘Everything on this planet is pink. Look at the pink sea. There are pink shells and pink plants in the sea. There aren’t any animals here though.’, Yumi said.

Toshi saw another planet.
‘Everything on this planet is blue. This planet is very hot. There is a big blue sun and a desert with blue sand. And look! There are blue plants. There aren’t any animals here though.’, Toshi said.

Yumi saw one more planet.
‘Everything on this planet is green. This planet is very cold. The clouds are green and the snow is green. There aren’t any animals though!’, said Yumi.

‘Let’s go home!’, said Toshi.
Toshi and Yumi decided to go home.
They saw another planet. It was planet Earth. The sky was blue and the sun was yellow. The grass was green and the flowers were red and pink.
‘There are lots of animals!’, they both shouted.
At last, they were home.


What colours can you see on Earth? Which colors are your favorite?

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Let's read about World Animal Day.



October 4th is World Animal Day. This is a day where we can all give a voice to the animals who can’t speak for themselves. On October 4, people spanning the globe will come together to celebrate World Animal Day. In any corner of the planet, no matter which country you explore, animals will consistently have a strong impact on the region’s culture. This day is not just for domesticated animals, it’s for wild animals, endangered species, and those threatened by environmental devastation or lack of protection. This day is a reminder not just to love the animals in our homes but to appreciate and respect all living things that are a part of our ecosystem. By celebrating World Animal Day, we raise awareness about the importance of conserving the balance in our ecosystems.

5 FUN ANIMAL FACTS

Sealife
Seahorses mate for life and when they travel, they hold each other’s tails.

Heartheaded
The heart of a shrimp is located in its head.

Outside Voices
At 188 decibels, The blue whale can produce the loudest sound of any animal.

A Tiger can’t change its stripes
A tiger’s skin also has stripes and each pattern is as unique as a fingerprint.

Flamingos are naturally white
Their diet of brine, shrimp, and algae turns them pink.

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Let's read about why studying English is important.

English is a global language and there are clear advantages to being proficient in it. People use English to talk with people all over the world and is therefore useful as it helps people to connect.

As we become more global and travelling overseas gets cheaper, many more young adults are opting to study overseas as well as wanting to explore different cities around the world.
Children should be encouraged to open their minds to be more welcoming to different cultures and learning English so they can have more enriching lives through the experiences they gain.

Additionally, learning English may be very helpful on your journey to achieving success. It makes you more marketable in the working industry. English opens a wealth of new possibilities. The ability to use English well is a great boost to your career, one that allows you to consider working overseas, working in international departments, and being competitive in the race for promotions.

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Let's read about today's idiom.

Today's Idiom: Burn The Midnight Oil

To burn the midnight oil is to work until late at night. In other words, it means to stay awake very late at night in order to finish a piece of work.

Examples of how the idiom is use:

- It is very hard assignment, I had to burn the midnight oil to get it finished on time.

- My brother has a big exam next week so he is already burning the midnight oil. I keep telling him to take a rest.


This phrase is pretty old and is not commonly used among youth. Even so, you might occasionally hear someone say "I was burning the midnight oil last night".
Today, a more popular phrase which has a similar meaning is, "pulled an all-nighter". Note the grammar requires the use of an, all-nighter is singular. Here is an example of how this is used, "Last night, I pulled an all-nighter in order to finish my research proposal.".

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Let's read about World Rhino Day.

World Rhino Day is celebrated on September 22 every year. World Rhino Day creates an avenue for N.G.O.s, zoos, wildlife conservation centers, research centers, and concerned individuals to unite and seek new ways to improve poaching practices and preserve certain extremely endangered rhinoceros species from total extinction. Over the years, rhinos have been hunted by poachers for their horns and blood, which is used in traditional Asian medicine and believed to contain a cure for cancer, fever, convulsions, and increased male virility. Rhinos are also poached for their perceived value in the exotic markets of Vietnam.



Rhinos are large mammals belonging to the rhinocerotidae family. They have no natural predators except humans. World Rhino Day is the perfect opportunity for us all to stand against the trade of rhino horns and preserve these incredibly magnificent creatures.


5 FASCINATING FACTS ABOUT RHINOS

- Rhinos are partially blind
Rhinos can barely see objects 98 feet away from them.

- Famous horns, not bones
Rhinos’ horns are made of keratin, not bones.

- Herbivores
Rhinos are herbivores; they only feed on grass.

- Small brains
Relative to their size, rhinos have small brains.

- Extremely agile
Rhinos are fast on land and can make swift turns in small places.

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Hello Everyone!

Let's read about Idioms.

What are Idioms?
Idioms are expressions that have a meaning that isn’t immediately obvious from the words themselves. Every language has them, and fluent speakers use them casually without even thinking about them. For young students or those learning English as a second language, these phrases can be really confusing; but don't worry let's practice some together!

Let's take a look at today's Idiom:

A fish out of water

Meaning: Someone in an uncomfortable position or situation

Example: It was Toshi’s first day at his new school, and he felt like a fish out of water.

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Let's read about International Literacy Day

Literacy is the ability to read and write. People who can read and write are called literate. People who cannot read or write are illiterate.

International Literacy Day takes place on September 8 every year to raise awareness and concern for literacy problems that exist within our own local communities as well as globally. International Literacy Day was founded by proclamation of The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, or UNESCO, in 1966 “to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights.”

WHEN WAS INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY 2023?
The importance of our basic human rights to literacy was celebrated and observed on International Literacy Day on September 8.

On International Literacy Day, organizations and individuals take charge and use their literacy to encourage and assist those who are facing difficulties on how to read and write. Students and employed people volunteer to tutor children in the community, books are generously donated to libraries, and a student’s tuition and learning are sponsored to launch their life-long success.

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Let's practice your reading in English with this art description.

Yumi's Picture



This is a picture by my friend Yumi. It shows a lively scene outdoors. I think she used bright pastels on white paper.

Yumi's picture is so colourful. In the background there's a big blue sky. It's a sunny day. There are some tall buildings which are all different colours and shapes. In the foreground the grass is bright green and there's a path going up to the buildings. Maybe it's the park near her house?

There are so many details in Linda's picture too. On the left there's a multicoloured cat with pointy ears. In the middle, there's a small blue cat with zigzag stripes on its tail. Above the cats there's a butterfly, flying around in the sunshine. Can you see the coloured spots on its wings? I like the yellow cat most of all. It looks a bit like a castle!

I love this picture because every time I look at it, I see different things. At first I thought there were only buildings in the background, but then I noticed the butterfly! Yumi has so much imagination. Look at the right of the picture. What do you think the dark red outline shows? It isn't very clear, but sometimes I see a large bird with light blue wings, and other times I think it could be a streetlight. And I always see a different number of cats! This happens a lot in Yumi's picture. It's really fun! It makes me think of a story I read once about a magic town, where everyone has adventures. I love it because it's bright and cheerful and it makes me feel happy.

I'd give this picture the title 'A Summer's Day'. I'd like to have it in my kitchen because it would make everyone smile in the mornings while we're eating breakfast.

What do you see while looking at the picture?

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Lets's read the story and answer the questions that follow; match the questions (numbers) and answers (letters).

Martin's Vacation

Martin had a terrible day yesterday. It was the day of his vacation to Spain but it was a nightmare. He left the house at 10 o'clock in the morning and caught a taxi to the airport.

Martin went to the check-in with his luggage. When the man who worked for the airline asked for his passport, Martin became very upset. Where was his passport? Martin realized he didn't have his passport with him. What a disaster!

He jumped back into the taxi and told the driver to take him home. The driver drove quickly and Martin arrived back at his house in twenty minutes.

He ran into the house and went into his bedroom. He found his passport on the bedside table and left the house again. But the taxi wasn't there! Where was the taxi!

Martin jumped up and down angrily. "I don't believe it. The taxi left!" he shouted. He ran down the street and looked for another taxi.

After a few minutes, Martin found another taxi and told the driver to take him to the airport as quickly as possible. The traffic on the roads was very bad and, unfortunately, Martin's taxi arrived at the airport late. His plane left for Spain at 11.30 and Martin missed it. He was very sad and went to speak to the airline. They promised to get him a seat on an evening flight and Martin went home on another taxi to wait.

A. The traffic was bad.
B. At the check-in desk.
C. In his bedroom.
D. 10 o'clock.
E. He was too late for his flight.
F. The taxi wasn't there.
G. Spain.
H. Another taxi.
I. By taxi.
J. Twenty minutes.

1. Where was Martin going on vacation?



2. What time did he leave the house?



3. How did he get to the airport?



4. When did he realize that he didn't have his passport?



5. How long did it take to go back to his house in the taxi?



6. Where was the passport?



7. What did Martin discover when he went back outside?



8. How did Martin get to the airport the second time?



9. Why did he arrive late at the airport?



10. Why did Martin go home?


















Ans:1.G 2.D 3.I 4.B 5.J 6.C 7.F 8.H 9.A 10.E