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World Bee Day: Learn About the Bees Near You

Today is World Bee Day! People around the world are learning about bees and why they matter. Knowing different types of bees can help us protect them and our food.

1 min readLevel 3May 20, 2026

By Flalingo Editorial Team

Vocabulary

Study these words before reading the article. Click the audio button to hear pronunciation.

pollen

/ˈpɒlən/

noun

A yellow powder inside flowers that helps plants grow new seeds

“The bee had yellow pollen on its legs.”

common

/ˈkɒmən/

adjective

Something you can see or find very often

“Dogs are a very common pet in many countries.”

protect

/prəˈtɛkt/

verb

To keep something safe from danger or harm

“We need to protect the trees in our city.”

identify

/aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪ/

verb

To know what something is when you see it

“Can you identify the birds in this picture?”

danger

/ˈdeɪndʒər/

noun

A situation where something bad can happen

“The small animals are in danger because of the fire.”

plant

/plɑːnt/

verb

To put seeds or flowers in the ground so they can grow

“We are going to plant flowers this weekend.”

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Article

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May 20 is World Bee Day. The United Nations made this special day in 2018. It helps people learn about bees. Bees are very important for our food. They carry pollen from flower to flower.

There are many types of bees. Honey bees are the most common in the world. Bumblebees are big and round with yellow stripes. Some bees live alone in the ground. Others live together in large groups.

Today, bees are in danger around the world. We can help by planting flowers in gardens. If we protect bees, they will protect our food. Learning to identify bees is a good first step.

Comprehension Quiz

Test your understanding of the article with these multiple-choice questions.

1
When did the United Nations start World Bee Day?
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What do bees carry from flower to flower?
3
Which bee is described as big and round?
4
What can people do to help bees?

Discussion

Answer these comprehension questions about the article.

1
When is World Bee Day?
2
What do bees carry from flower to flower?
3
What is the most common type of bee in the world?
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Why are bees important for our food?
5
What can people do to help bees?

Further Discussion

Share your opinions on these open-ended questions.

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Have you ever seen a bee in your garden or park?
2
Do you think people in your country care about bees?
3
What flowers do you like to grow at home?
4
Are you afraid of bees? Why or why not?
5
What other animals do you think we should protect?