30 September 2026 · The Guardian
Scientists Discover Black Holes 'Burp'
Scientists have found out when black holes burp after eating stars. This helps us understand black holes better.
Pick your level
Easy version (A2-B1)
Easy: simplified for clarity
97 words · ~1 min readStandard version (B1-B2)
Standard: natural English
119 words · ~1 min readAdvanced version (C1-C2)
Advanced: full complexity
178 words · ~1 min readLesson audio
Standard level
Tap to play
Narration includes the headline and summary.
Adapted from The Guardian, 17 September 2026, and rewritten at three levels by Newslish. Newslish is not affiliated with the source. Read the original.
Grammar in this story
“They found that black holes burp at two specific times during their feeding cycle.”
Reporting verb + that-clause. Read the guide
Key vocabulary
eject verb
to force something out.
“The rocket can eject its fuel when needed.”
phase noun
a stage in a process.
“The project has several phases before completion.”
predict verb
to say what will happen in the future.
“Weather experts can predict storms using technology.”
material noun
the substance or matter from which things are made.
“Wood is a common material used for furniture.”
burp verb
to release gas from the stomach through the mouth.
“After drinking soda, he had to burp loudly.”
Quick quiz
01What is the main idea of the article?
02What does the word 'eject' mean as used in the text?
03What do black holes do when they eat stars?
04How many phases do black holes have when they burp?
Discussion
What do you think about the fact that black holes can eject material into space? In your answer, use the words 'eject' and 'phase'.