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What unexpected creature do the Minions summon for their movie?
The Minions accidentally summon Goomi, a cute green creature instead of a scary monster!
What do some kids spend their pocket money on?
Some kids spend their pocket money on lollies, toys, or games!
What color does the Moon turn during a total lunar eclipse?
During a total lunar eclipse, the Moon can turn a deep red color, often called a 'Blood Moon'.
What unusual discovery was made on the beach in South Wales?
More than 400 Victorian shoes washed up on a beach in South Wales!
What new rule could lead to a red card at the World Cup?
Players could get a red card for covering their mouths while talking to opponents!
What amazing trick did Ben Richards perform during his final run?
Ben Richards wowed everyone by doing a perfect 360 spin while skiing!
What should residents in Christchurch do with their tap water?
Residents in Christchurch need to boil their tap water before using it for drinking and cooking because of bacteria found in the water supply.
What unique behavior of sperm whales was recently filmed by scientists?
Scientists filmed sperm whales headbutting each other for the first time!
How much money is the Government spending to improve education?
$131 million is being spent to improve reading, writing, and maths in schools!
What unique feature did the 2026 Winter Olympics have at its opening ceremony?
The opening ceremony featured two Olympic cauldrons, one in Milan and another in Cortina!

Vocabulary

  • league A group of teams that compete in sports. The soccer league has many teams from different cities.
  • victory Winning a game or competition. The team celebrated their victory with a big party.
  • fans People who support a team or player. The fans cheered loudly for their favorite team.
  • SMART Prep | Quick Question 211186

    On Saturday morning, Room 8 joined a beach clean-up at Ōrewa. The students collected bottles, fishing line, and small pieces of plastic from the sand. Their teacher reminded them to sort the rubbish carefully so it could be recycled or disposed of safely. By lunchtime, the group had filled six large bags. Some students said they were surprised by how much rubbish had washed up overnight. Others noticed that the shoreline looked cleaner and that more seabirds were returning to the area.

    Which sentence would best fit at the end of the passage?