On New Year’s Eve, many people watch fireworks. Fireworks are bright lights in the sky. They are very colorful. People see red, blue, and gold lights. At midnight, people count down from ten to one. Then the fireworks start. People cheer and feel happy. Families and friends watch together.
Fireworks have a long history. They started in China a long time ago. People in China made fireworks with simple powder. At first, fireworks were small. People used them at festivals. They believed fireworks could stop bad spirits. The loud sound was important.
Later, fireworks went to other countries. People used fireworks for big days. Kings and cities used fireworks to celebrate. Today, fireworks are bigger and safer. Many cities have big firework shows on New Year’s Eve.
People use fireworks for the New Year because they are special. Fireworks help people say goodbye to the old year. They help people welcome the new year. The lights mean hope. The sound means new energy. Fireworks make people feel excited and together.
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Vocabulary:
Here are A1-level definitions, very simple and clear:
bright: with a lot of light
sky: the space above the Earth
colorful: with many colors
midnight: twelve o’clock at night (12:00 a.m.)
to count down to zero: to say numbers from ten to zero
to cheer: to shout to show happiness
powder (fireworks): a dry material used to make fireworks
a festival: a special day with food, music, or fun
to believe: to think something is true
a bad spirit: a bad or scary being
a loud sound: a very strong sound
to celebrate: to do something fun for a special day
to be safe: to not be in danger
to welcome: to say hello to someone or something new
to mean: to have an idea or message
hope: a good feeling about the future
to feel excited: to feel very happy and full of energy
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A2:
On New Year’s Eve, many cities celebrate with fireworks. Large crowds gather in streets, parks, and near rivers. As the clock moves closer to midnight, people count down together. When the new year begins, fireworks light up the sky. The loud sounds and bright colors make the moment exciting. For many people, watching fireworks is an important New Year tradition.
Fireworks have a long history. They were first made in China more than 1,000 years ago. People discovered that a mix of powder could create light and sound. Early fireworks were simple, but they were special. People used them during festivals and believed they could chase away bad spirits. Over time, fireworks spread to other parts of the world through travel and trade.
In Europe, fireworks became popular at royal celebrations and public events. As science improved, fireworks became safer and more colorful. Today, trained professionals plan large firework shows for big celebrations.
Fireworks are used on New Year’s Eve because they mark a new beginning. The bright lights stand for hope. The loud sounds help people forget the old year and welcome the new one. Fireworks bring people together and create a shared moment of joy as the year changes.
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Vocabulary:
to celebrate: to do something fun for a special day
to gather: to come together in one place
a crowd: many people together
to count down: to say numbers backward (10, 9, 8…)
to light up the sky: to make the sky bright with light
a loud sound: a very strong sound
a bright color: a color that is easy to see
exciting: making you feel happy and full of energy
to discover: to find something new
powder (fireworks): dry material used to make fireworks
sound: what you hear with your ears
to believe: to think something is true
to chase away: to make something go away
a bad spirit: a bad or scary being
over time: slowly, after many years
to spread: to go to many places
trade: buying and selling things
a royal celebration: a party for a king or queen
a public event: an event for everyone
science: learning how things work
to improve: to make something better
to become safe: to not be dangerous
hope: a good feeling about the future
to forget: to not remember
to create: to make something new
a shared moment: a special time together
joy: a very happy feeling
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B1:
As the clock moves toward midnight on New Year’s Eve, cities across the world prepare for firework shows. Large crowds gather in public squares, near rivers, and on rooftops. When the final seconds are counted down, fireworks explode in the sky, marking the start of a new year. For many people, this moment brings joy, excitement, and a sense of togetherness.
Fireworks have a long and interesting history. They were first invented in China more than 1,000 years ago. Early fireworks were made using gunpowder and were used during festivals. People believed the bright lights and loud noises could drive away bad spirits. Over time, fireworks spread to other parts of the world through trade and travel.
In Europe, fireworks became popular at royal celebrations and important public events. As technology improved, fireworks became safer and more colorful. Today, professional teams design large shows that are carefully planned and controlled.
Fireworks are popular on New Year’s Eve because they symbolize change and new beginnings. The bright colors represent hope for the future, while the loud sounds signal the end of the old year. Fireworks bring people together and help them celebrate the start of something new.
______________________ Vocabulary:
to prepare: to get ready
a crowd: a large group of people
to gather: to come together in one place
a square: an open place in a city or town
a rooftop: the top of a building
to count down: to say numbers backward (10 to 0)
to mark the start: to show that something begins
joy: a feeling of great happiness
excitement: a strong feeling of happiness and energy
a sense of togetherness: feeling close to other people
to invent: to make something new for the first time
gunpowder: a powder that makes fire and noise
to believe: to think something is true
a bright light: a strong light
a loud noise: a very strong sound
to drive away: to make something go away
a bad spirit: a bad or scary being
over time: slowly, after many years
to spread: to go to many places
trade: buying and selling things
a royal celebration: a party for a king or queen
an event: something special that happens
technology: tools and machines people use
to improve: to make something better
to become safer: to have less danger
colorful: with many colors
to design: to plan how something looks
to symbolize change: to show that something is new or different
hope: a good feeling about the future
to signal: to give a sign that something is happening
Chanthoeun is from a village in Cambodia. It is a rural area. She lives with her family. Her mother works very hard and sells drinks to help the family. Chanthoeun goes to school with help from an NGO. She studies until Grade 12. At school, she joins many activities. She plays football with her friends. She goes on school trips. She visits Angkor Wat and an aquarium. These activities help her learn about the world and feel more confident.
Now, Chanthoeun studies at Sala Baï. She lives and studies with other students. They eat together in the canteen every day. They visit hotels to learn about hotel work and service. Her family comes to the school on Parents’ Day. Chanthoeun works as an intern at Angkor Grace Village Wellness Resort. She welcomes guests with a smile. She prepares fruit and welcome letters. Her team helps her every day.
Her dream is to have a good job. She wants to help her family and study at university.
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Vocabulary:
a role model: a person you like and want to be like
a rural area: a place in the countryside [a place outside the city, with farms, fields, and small villages]
to sell something: to give something for money
an NGO [Non-Governmental Organization]: a group that helps people
Grade 12: the last year of high school
to join an activity: to do an activity with other people
a school trip: a trip with school and teachers
to feel confident: to feel good and sure about yourself
to study: to learn at school or at home
a canteen: a place at school to eat food
an intern: a student who works to learn a job
a smile: a happy face
to prepare something: to get something ready
a welcome letter: a letter to say hello to a new person
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Match word with definition:
role model
rural area
to sell something
NGO
Grade 12
to join an activity
school trip
to feel confident
to study
canteen
intern
smile
to prepare something
welcome letter
countryside
Definitions:
a. a happy face b. a letter to say hello to a new person c. a student who works to learn a job d. the last year of high school e. a person you like and want to be like f. to give something for money g. a group that helps people h. to learn at school or at home i. a place at school to eat food j. to feel good and sure about yourself k. a trip with school and teachers l. to do an activity with other people m. to get something ready n. a place in the countryside, not a city o. a place outside the city, with farms and small villages
Chanthoeun is from a city in Cambodia. True is: She is from a rural area in Cambodia.
She plays football at school.
Her mother sells drinks to help the family.
Chanthoeun finishes her studies at Grade 10. True is: She finishes her studies at Grade 12.
She never goes on school trips. True is: She goes on school trips.
Sala Baï is a school where students learn about hotel work.
Students eat alone in the canteen. True is: They eat together in the canteen.
Chanthoeun goes to school with help from an NGO.
She feels confident after joining activities.
Her family never visits the school. True is: Her family visits the school on Parents’ Day.
Chanthoeun prepares fruit and welcome letters at her internship.
An intern is a student who learns a job at a hotel.
She studies at Sala Baï only for one week. True is: She studies at Sala Baï for a long time.
Chanthoeun does not like meeting guests at the hotel. True is: She welcomes guests at the hotel.
A smile is a happy face.
To sell something means to give it for free. True is: To sell something means to give it for money.
Countryside is a place outside the city with farms and villages.
Chanthoeun wants a good job and to help her family.
She does not study at all. True is: She studies at school and at Sala Baï.
To join an activity means to do it with other people.
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Basics:
Personal Pronoun
am / is / are
I
am
8 years old
You
are
8 years old
He
is
8 years old
She
is
8 years old
It
is
8 years old
We
are
8 years old
You (plural)
are
8 years old
They
are
8 years old
Personal Pronoun
am not / is not / are not
I
am not
8 years old
You
are not
8 years old
He
is not
8 years old
She
is not
8 years old
It
is not
8 years old
We
are not
8 years old
You (plural)
are not
8 years old
They
are not
8 years old
Question:
Question Word
Personal Pronoun
Am
I
8 years old?
Are
you
8 years old?
Is
he
8 years old?
Is
she
8 years old?
Is
it
8 years old?
Are
we
8 years old?
Are
you (plural)
8 years old?
Are
they
8 years old?
Statement:
Personal Pronoun
Verb
I
like
ice cream
You
like
ice cream
He
likes
ice cream
She
likes
ice cream
It
likes
ice cream
We
like
ice cream
You (plural)
like
ice cream
They
like
ice cream
Negation:
Personal Pronoun
Verb (negative)
I
do not like
ice cream
You
do not like
ice cream
He
does not like
ice cream
She
does not like
ice cream
It
does not like
ice cream
We
do not like
ice cream
You (plural)
do not like
ice cream
They
do not like
ice cream
Question:
Do / Does
Personal Pronoun
Verb
Sugar?
Do
I
like
sugar?
Do
you
like
sugar?
Does
he
like
sugar?
Does
she
like
sugar?
Does
it
like
sugar?
Do
we
like
sugar?
Do
you (plural)
like
sugar?
Do
they
like
sugar?
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Make the following statements negative:
Chanthoeun is from a city in Cambodia.
YOU WRITE: Chanthoeun is not from a city in Cambodia.
It is a place in a city.
She lives with her aunt.
Her mother works very little.
Her mother sells coconuts.
Chanthoeun goes to university with help from an NGO.
She studies until Grade 6 only.
She joins many activities at her football club.
She plays tennis with her friends.
She goes on holiday trips.
She visits Battambang.
She visits a zoo.
Chanthoeun works as a manager in a hotel.
Her dream is to help her uncle and aunt.
_______________________ Correct answers:
Chanthoeun is not from a city in Cambodia.
It is not a place in a city.
She does not live with her aunt.
Her mother does not work very little.
Her mother does not sell coconuts.
Chanthoeun does not go to university with help from an NGO.
She does not study until Grade 6 only.
She does not join many activities at her football club.
She does not play tennis with her friends.
She does not go on holiday trips.
She does not visit Battambang.
She does not visit a zoo.
Chanthoeun does not work as a manager in a hotel.
Her dream is not to help her uncle and aunt.
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Answer in complete sentences, as shown:
Is Chanthoeun from a city or a village? YOU WRITE: Chanthoeun is not from a city, she is from a village.
Is her village in a city or a rural area? _______________________________
Does she live with her aunt or her family? _______________________________
Does her mother work very little or very hard? _______________________________
Does her mother sell coconuts or drinks? _______________________________
Does Chanthoeun go to university or school with help from an NGO? _______________________________
Does she study until Grade 6 or Grade 12? _______________________________
Does she join a football club or many activities at school? _______________________________
Does she play tennis or football with her friends? _______________________________
Does she go on holiday trips or school trips? _______________________________
Does she visit Battambang or Angkor Wat? _______________________________
Does she visit a zoo or an aquarium? _______________________________
Does Chanthoeun work as a manager or an intern in a hotel? _______________________________
Is her dream to help her uncle and aunt or her family? _______________________________
______________________ Correct answers:
Chanthoeun is not from a city, she is from a village.
Her village is not in a city, it is in a rural area.
She does not live with her aunt, she lives with her family.
Her mother does not work very little, she works very hard.
Her mother does not sell coconuts, she sells drinks.
Chanthoeun does not go to university, she goes to school with help from an NGO.
She does not study until Grade 6, she studies until Grade 12.
She does not join a football club, she joins many activities at school.
She does not play tennis, she plays football with her friends.
She does not go on holiday trips, she goes on school trips.
She does not visit Battambang, she visits Angkor Wat.
She does not visit a zoo, she visits an aquarium.
Chanthoeun does not work as a manager, she works as an intern in a hotel.
Her dream is not to help her uncle and aunt, it is to help her family.
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Short answers, basics:
Example Sentence
Yes
No
I learn the alphabet.
Yes, I do.
No, I don’t.
You read signs.
Yes, you do.
No, you don’t.
He practices speaking.
Yes, he does.
No, he doesn’t.
She watches cartoons.
Yes, she does.
No, she doesn’t.
It helps us learn English.
Yes, it does.
No, it doesn’t.
We use apps like Duolingo.
Yes, we do.
No, we don’t.
You read labels.
Yes, you do.
No, you don’t.
They make mistakes sometimes.
Yes, they do.
No, they don’t.
Question
Yes
No
Do I learn the alphabet?
Yes, I do.
No, I don’t.
Do you read signs?
Yes, you do.
No, you don’t.
Does he practice speaking?
Yes, he does.
No, he doesn’t.
Does she watch cartoons?
Yes, she does.
No, she doesn’t.
Does it help us learn English?
Yes, it does.
No, it doesn’t.
Do we use apps like Duolingo?
Yes, we do.
No, we don’t.
Do you read labels?
Yes, you do.
No, you don’t.
Do they make mistakes sometimes?
Yes, they do.
No, they don’t.
Question
Yes
No
Am I big?
Yes, I am.
No, I am not.
Are you big?
Yes, you are.
No, you aren’t.
Is he big?
Yes, he is.
No, he isn’t.
Is she big?
Yes, she is.
No, she isn’t.
Is it big?
Yes, it is.
No, it isn’t.
Are we big?
Yes, we are.
No, we aren’t.
Are you big?
Yes, you are.
No, you aren’t.
Are they big?
Yes, they are.
No, they aren’t.
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Provide short answers:
Chanthoeun is from a city in Cambodia.
YOU WRITE: No, she isn’t.
She lives with her family.
Her mother sells drinks to help the family.
Chanthoeun studies until Grade 6.
She plays football with her friends.
She visits Angkor Wat and an aquarium.
Chanthoeun works as a manager in a hotel.
Her dream is to have a good job and help her family.
She goes to school with help from an NGO.
She joins many activities at her football club.
Students eat together in the canteen.
Chanthoeun goes on holiday trips.
She studies at Sala Baï.
She welcomes guests with a smile.
Her mother works very little.
She visits Battambang.
She prepares fruit and welcome letters.
She plays tennis with her friends.
Her family comes to the school on Parents’ Day.
Chanthoeun studies until Grade 12.
_________________ Correct answers:
Chanthoeun is from a city. — No, she isn’t.
She lives with her family. — Yes, she does.
Her mother sells drinks to help the family. — Yes, she does.
Chanthoeun studies until Grade 6. — No, she doesn’t.
She plays football with her friends. — Yes, she does.
She visits Angkor Wat and an aquarium. — Yes, she does.
Chanthoeun works as a manager in a hotel. — No, she doesn’t.
Her dream is to have a good job and help her family. — Yes, it is.
She goes to school with help from an NGO. — Yes, she does.
She joins many activities at her football club. — No, she doesn’t.
Students eat together in the canteen. — Yes, they do.
Chanthoeun goes on holiday trips. — No, she doesn’t.
She studies at Sala Baï. — Yes, she does.
She welcomes guests with a smile. — Yes, she does.
Her mother works very little. — No, she doesn’t.
She visits Battambang. — No, she doesn’t.
She prepares fruit and welcome letters. — Yes, she does.
She plays tennis with her friends. — No, she doesn’t.
Her family comes to the school on Parents’ Day. — Yes, they do.
Chanthoeun studies until Grade 12. — Yes, she does.
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Provide short answer, and then the correct statement:
Chanthoeun is from a city.
YOU WRITE: No, she isn’t. She is from a rural area.
Chanthoeun studies until Grade 6. ____________________________
Chanthoeun works as a manager in a hotel. ____________________________
She joins many activities at her football club. ____________________________
Chanthoeun goes on holiday trips. ____________________________
Her mother works very little. ____________________________
She visits Battambang. ____________________________
She plays tennis with her friends. ____________________________
Chanthoeun studies at university. ____________________________
She lives with her aunt and uncle. ____________________________
Her mother sells coconuts. ____________________________
She visits a zoo. ____________________________
Chanthoeun studies alone at school. ____________________________
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Correct answers:
No, she isn’t. Chanthoeun is from a village.
No, she doesn’t. Chanthoeun studies until Grade 12.
No, she doesn’t. Chanthoeun works as an intern in a hotel.
No, she doesn’t. She joins many activities at school.
No, she doesn’t. Chanthoeun goes on school trips.
No, she doesn’t. Her mother works very hard.
No, she doesn’t. She visits Angkor Wat.
No, she doesn’t. She plays football with her friends.
No, she doesn’t. Chanthoeun goes to school with help from an NGO.
No, she doesn’t. She lives with her family.
No, she doesn’t. Her mother sells drinks.
No, she doesn’t. She visits an aquarium.
No, she doesn’t. Chanthoeun studies at school with other students.
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Read, then rewrite the story as shown:
YOU WRITE: She is Chanthoeun. She is from…… (continue, make all changes necessary)
I am Chanthoeun. I am from a village in Cambodia. It is a rural area. I live with my family. My mother works very hard and sells drinks to help us. I go to school with help from an NGO. I study until Grade 12. At school, I join many activities. I play football with my friends. I go on school trips. I visit Angkor Wat and an aquarium. These activities help me learn and feel confident.
Now, I study at Sala Baï. I live and study with other students. We eat together in the canteen. I visit hotels to learn about hotel work. I work as an intern at a hotel. I welcome guests, prepare fruit and letters, and my team helps me. My dream is to have a good job, help my family, and study at university. ______________________ Correct version:
She is Chanthoeun . She is from a village in Cambodia. It is a rural area. She lives with her family. Her mother works very hard and sells drinks to help the family. Chanthoeun goes to school with help from an NGO. She studies until Grade 12. At school, she joins many activities. She plays football with her friends. She goes on school trips. She visits Angkor Wat and an aquarium. These activities help her learn about the world and feel more confident.
Now, Chanthoeun studies at Sala Baï. She lives and studies with other students. They eat together in the canteen every day. They visit hotels to learn about hotel work and service. Her family comes to the school on Parents’ Day. Chanthoeun works as an intern at Angkor Grace Village Wellness Resort. She welcomes guests with a smile. She prepares fruit and welcome letters. Her team helps her every day.
Her dream is to have a good job. She wants to help her family and study at university.
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Complete the dialogue, words below:
visit – village – trips – family – study – sells – confident – other – canteen – rural – help – visit – now – welcome – team
Interviewer: Hello, Chanthoeun! Can I ask you some questions?
Chanthoeun: Yes, of course.
Interviewer: Where are you from? Chanthoeun: I am from a __________ in Cambodia.
Interviewer: What kind of place is your village? Chanthoeun: It is a __________ area.
Interviewer: Who do you live with? Chanthoeun: I live with my __________.
Interviewer: What does your mother do? Chanthoeun: She works very hard and __________ drinks to help the family.
Interviewer: How do you go to school? Chanthoeun: I go to school with __________ from an NGO.
Interviewer: What activities do you join at school? Chanthoeun: I play football and go on school __________.
Interviewer: Where do you go on school trips? Chanthoeun: I _________ Angkor Wat and an aquarium.
Interviewer: How do these activities help you? Chanthoeun: They help me learn and feel__________.
Interviewer: Where do you study _________? Chanthoeun: I study at Sala Baï.
Interviewer: Who do you live with at Sala Baï? Chanthoeun: I live with __________students.
Interviewer: What do you do at the __________? Chanthoeun: We eat together every day.
Interviewer: Where do you go to learn about hotel work? Chanthoeun: I __________ hotels to learn about hotel work and service.
Interviewer: What do you do as an intern? Chanthoeun: I welcome guests, prepare fruit, and _________ letters.
Interviewer: Who helps you? Chanthoeun: My __________ helps me every day.
Interviewer: What is your dream? Chanthoeun: My dream is to have a good job, help my family, and __________ at university.
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Correct version:
Interviewer: Hello, Chanthoeun! Can I ask you some questions?
Chanthoeun: Yes, of course.
Interviewer: Where are you from? Chanthoeun: I am from a village in Cambodia.
Interviewer: What kind of place is your village? Chanthoeun: It is a rural area.
Interviewer: Who do you live with? Chanthoeun: I live with my family.
Interviewer: What does your mother do? Chanthoeun: She works very hard and sells drinks to help the family.
Interviewer: How do you go to school? Chanthoeun: I go to school with help from an NGO.
Interviewer: What activities do you join at school? Chanthoeun: I play football and go on school trips.
Interviewer: Where do you go on school trips? Chanthoeun: I visit Angkor Wat and an aquarium.
Interviewer: How do these activities help you? Chanthoeun: They help me learn and feel confident.
Interviewer: Where do you study now? Chanthoeun: I study at Sala Baï.
Interviewer: Who do you live with at Sala Baï? Chanthoeun: I live with other students.
Interviewer: What do you do at the canteen? Chanthoeun: We eat together every day.
Interviewer: Where do you go to learn about hotel work? Chanthoeun: I visit hotels to learn about hotel work and service.
Interviewer: What do you do as an intern? Chanthoeun: I welcome guests, prepare fruit, and welcome letters.
Interviewer: Who helps you? Chanthoeun: My team helps me every day.
Interviewer: What is your dream? Chanthoeun: My dream is to have a good job, help my family, and study at university.
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Complete, no words given anymore 😉
Interviewer: Hi! Can you tell me about your friend Chanthoeun?
Friend: Yes, I can. She is my friend and she is very friendly.
Interviewer: Where does she live? Friend: She lives in a __________ in Cambodia.
Interviewer: What is her village like? Friend: It is a quiet __________ area.
Interviewer: Who is in her family? Friend: She lives with her __________ and sister.
Interviewer: What does her mother do? Friend: Her mother works hard and __________ to help the family.
Interviewer: Where does Chanthoeun go to school? Friend: She goes to __________ now.
Interviewer: What activities does she do at school? Friend: She plays football, goes on school __________, and joins other activities.
Interviewer: What work does she do at the hotel? Friend: She welcomes guests and prepares fruit and __________.
Interviewer: What is her goal for the future? Friend: She wants a good job, to help her family, and to study at __________.
_________________________
Correct version:
Interviewer: Hi! Can you tell me about your friend Chanthoeun?
Friend: Yes, I can. She is my friend and she is very friendly.
Interviewer: Where does she live? Friend: She lives in a village in Cambodia.
Interviewer: What is her village like? Friend: It is a quiet rural area.
Interviewer: Who is in her family? Friend: She lives with her mother and sister.
Interviewer: What does her mother do? Friend: Her mother works hard and sells drinks to help the family.
Interviewer: Where does Chanthoeun go to school? Friend: She goes to Sala Baï now.
Interviewer: What activities does she do at school? Friend: She plays football, goes on school trips, and joins other activities.
Interviewer: What work does she do at the hotel? Friend: She welcomes guests and prepares fruit and welcome letters.
Interviewer: What is her goal for the future? Friend: She wants a good job, to help her family, and to study at university.
My experiences in tourism and hospitality this year
This year was important for me. I worked in tourism and hospitality. I worked in a small hotel with international guests. At the beginning of the year, I felt nervous. My English was not good, and I was afraid to speak with guests every day.
In spring, I learned many new things at work. I helped guests at the reception and answered simple questions. I gave information about breakfast, rooms, and tours. Some guests were friendly, and I felt happy and proud. One guest thanked me for my help, and this moment made my day better.
In summer, work was busy and sometimes stressful. The hotel was full, and I worked long hours. I felt tired in the evenings. One day a guest was angry because of a problem with the room. I listened carefully and stayed polite. I asked my colleague for help. In the end, we solved the problem together.
In autumn, I felt more confident at work. I spoke more English and made fewer mistakes. I learned from difficult situations and tried my best every day. At the end of the year, I felt proud because I learned a lot and grew as a person this year.
_________________________ Vocabulary:
spring (season) – the season after winter
to be proud – to feel happy about yourself or your work
to make one’s day – to make someone very happy
to be stressful – to make you feel worried or nervous
to feel tired – to have no energy
to be angry – to feel mad or upset
to listen carefully – to listen and pay attention
to stay polite – to be friendly and respectful
a colleague – a person you work with
to solve a problem – to fix a problem
autumn – the season after summer
to feel confident – to feel sure about yourself
fewer mistakes – not many mistakes
to feel proud – to feel happy about what you did
to grow as a person – to learn and become better
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Verb (Infinitive)
Past Simple
Verb (Infinitive)
Past Simple
to be
was / were
to work
worked
to feel
felt
to speak
spoke
to learn
learned
to help
helped
to answer
answered
to give
gave
to thank
thanked
to make
made
to listen
listened
to stay
stayed
to ask
asked
to solve
solved
to try
tried
to grow
grew
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Match the word with the correct definition:
spring
to be proud
to make one’s day
to be stressful
to feel tired
to be angry
to listen carefully
to stay polite
a colleague
to solve a problem
autumn
to feel confident
fewer mistakes
to grow as a person
Definitions:
a. the season after summer b. to fix a problem c. to pay attention when someone speaks d. to feel happy about what you did e. not many errors f. to feel sure about yourself g. a person you work with h. the season after winter i. to feel mad or upset j. to make someone very happy k. to learn and become better l. to have no energy m. to be friendly and respectful n. to make you feel worried or nervous
Last New Year’s Eve, Anna was very happy. She had a small party at her house. Her friends, Tom and Lisa, came at seven o’clock. They brought food and drinks. The room had balloons and lights.
They listened to music and played games. Everyone laughed and talked. Anna looked at the clock. She said, “Only two hours left until the New Year!” Tom and Lisa smiled. They were excited.
At midnight, they went outside. The sky had many fireworks. Anna made a wish. She wanted happiness, health, and fun with her friends.
After the fireworks, they went inside. They drank hot chocolate and talked about the New Year. Anna felt happy. She knew this New Year would be very good. ____________________
Vocabulary:
to be excited – to feel very happy and full of energy about something
midnight – 12 o’clock at night, the start of a new day
fireworks – bright lights and colors in the sky, often used in celebrations
to make a wish – to think about something you want to happen
happiness – the feeling of being happy or joyful
health – the state of being well and not sick
hot chocolate – a warm drink made with milk and chocolate
Infinitive
Past Tense
Definition (A1)
to be
was/were
to exist / to feel
to have
had
to own / to get / to hold
to come
came
to go to a place
to bring
brought
to carry something with you
to listen
listened
to hear music or sounds
to play
played
to do a game or sport
to laugh
laughed
to make a happy sound with your voice
to talk
talked
to say words to someone
to look
looked
to see or watch something
to say
said
to speak words
to smile
smiled
to make a happy face
to go
went
to move from one place to another
to make
made
to do or create something
to want
wanted
to wish or need something
to feel
felt
to have a feeling
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Make the following sentences negative:
Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
YOU WRITE: Tom and Lisa did not come at six o’clock.
Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve. ______________________________
They drank tea after the fireworks. ______________________________
Anna was alone at the party. ______________________________
Tom and Lisa were angry. ______________________________
They went swimming after the fireworks. ______________________________
Anna wanted to travel to the moon. ______________________________
The room was dark with no decorations. ______________________________
They watched TV all evening. ______________________________
Anna forgot to make a wish. ______________________________
There were balloons in the room. ______________________________
They left the party before midnight. ______________________________
Anna made a wish for money only. ______________________________
The fireworks were small and not colorful. ______________________________
————————————- Correct answers:
Tom and Lisa did not come at six o’clock.
Anna was not sad on New Year’s Eve.
They did not drink tea after the fireworks.
Anna was not alone at the party.
Tom and Lisa were not angry.
They did not go swimming after the fireworks.
Anna did not want to travel to the moon.
The room was not dark and had decorations.
They did not watch TV all evening.
Anna did not forget to make a wish.
There were no balloons in the room.
They did not leave the party before midnight.
Anna did not make a wish for money only.
The fireworks were not small and were colorful.
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Turn the the following sentences into questions:
Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
YOU WRITE: Did Tom and Lias come at sic o’clock?
2. Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve. ______________________________
3. They drank tea after the fireworks. ______________________________
4. Anna was alone at the party. ______________________________
5. Tom and Lisa were angry. ______________________________
6.They went swimming after the fireworks. ______________________________
7. Anna wanted to travel to the moon. ______________________________
8. The room was dark with no decorations. ______________________________
9. They watched TV all evening. ______________________________
10. Anna forgot to make a wish. ______________________________
11. There were no balloons in the room. ______________________________
12. They left the party before midnight. ______________________________
13, Anna made a wish for money only. ______________________________
14. The fireworks were small and not colorful. ______________________________
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Correct answers:
Did Tom and Lisa come at six o’clock?
Was Anna sad on New Year’s Eve?
Did they drink tea after the fireworks?
Was Anna alone at the party?
Were Tom and Lisa angry?
Did they go swimming after the fireworks?
Did Anna want to travel to the moon?
Was the room dark with no decorations?
Did they watch TV all evening?
Did Anna forget to make a wish?
Were there no balloons in the room?
Did they leave the party before midnight?
Did Anna make a wish for money only?
Were the fireworks small and not colorful?
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Short answers in past simple:
Question
Short Answer (Yes/Positive)
Short Answer (No/Negative)
Did she check reservations?
Yes, she did.
No, she didn’t.
Did she give keys to guests?
Yes, she did.
No, she didn’t.
Did she talk to many guests?
Yes, she did.
No, she didn’t.
Was she happy?
Yes, she was.
No, she wasn’t.
Were the guests satisfied?
Yes, they were.
No, they weren’t.
Provide short answers:
Anna made a wish for happiness and health.
YOU WRITE: Yes, she did.
Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
YOU WRITE: No, they didn’t.
The room had balloons and lights. _________________________
Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve. _________________________
They listened to music and played games. _________________________
They went outside at midnight. _________________________
Anna wanted to travel to the moon. _________________________
Everyone laughed and talked. _________________________
Anna was alone at the party. _________________________
The sky had many fireworks. _________________________
They drank hot chocolate after the fireworks. _________________________
Anna looked at the clock. _________________________
Tom and Lisa were angry. _________________________
Anna knew this New Year would be very good. _________________________
They left the party before midnight. _________________________
The fireworks were small and not colorful. _________________________
Anna forgot to make a wish. _________________________
Tom and Lisa smiled. _________________________
They watched TV all evening. _________________________
They played games and listened to music. _________________________
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Anna made a wish for happiness and health. – Yes, she did.
Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock. – No, they didn’t.
The room had balloons and lights. – Yes, it did.
Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve. – No, she wasn’t.
They listened to music and played games. – Yes, they did.
They went outside at midnight. – Yes, they did.
Anna wanted to travel to the moon. – No, she didn’t.
Everyone laughed and talked. – Yes, they did.
Anna was alone at the party. – No, she wasn’t.
The sky had many fireworks. – Yes, it did.
They drank hot chocolate after the fireworks. – Yes, they did.
Anna looked at the clock. – Yes, she did.
Tom and Lisa were angry. – No, they weren’t.
Anna knew this New Year would be very good. – Yes, she did.
They left the party before midnight. – No, they didn’t.
The fireworks were small and not colorful. – No, they weren’t.
Anna forgot to make a wish. – No, she didn’t.
Tom and Lisa smiled. – Yes, they did.
They watched TV all evening. – No, they didn’t.
They played games and listened to music. – Yes, they did.
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Correct the statements as shown:
Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
YOU WRITE: No, they didn’t. They came at seven o’clock.
Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve. _____________________________
They drank tea after the fireworks. _____________________________
Anna was alone at the party. _____________________________
Tom and Lisa were angry. _____________________________
They went swimming after the fireworks. _____________________________
Anna wanted to travel to the moon. _____________________________
The room was dark with no decorations. _____________________________
They watched TV all evening. _____________________________
Anna forgot to make a wish. _____________________________
There were fireworks in the room. _____________________________
They left the party before midnight. _____________________________
Anna made a wish for money only. _____________________________
The fireworks were small and not colorful. _____________________________
The party was outside in the cold. _____________________________
Tom and Lisa left before midnight. _____________________________
Everyone was unhappy at the party. _____________________________
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Correct version:
Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock. No, they didn’t. They came at seven o’clock.
Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve. No, she wasn’t. She was happy.
They drank tea after the fireworks. No, they didn’t. They drank hot chocolate.
Anna was alone at the party. No, she wasn’t. Her friends were there.
Tom and Lisa were angry. No, they weren’t. They were happy.
They went swimming after the fireworks. No, they didn’t. They stayed at the party.
Anna wanted to travel to the moon. No, she didn’t. She wanted happiness and fun.
The room was dark with no decorations. No, it wasn’t. The room had balloons and lights.
They watched TV all evening. No, they didn’t. They played games and listened to music.
Anna forgot to make a wish. No, she didn’t. She made a wish.
There were fireworks in the room. No, there weren’t. The fireworks were outside in the sky.
They left the party before midnight. No, they didn’t. They stayed until midnight.
Anna made a wish for money only. No, she didn’t. She wished for happiness, health, and fun.
The fireworks were small and not colorful. No, they weren’t. The fireworks were big and colorful.
The party was outside in the cold. No, it wasn’t. The party was inside the house.
Tom and Lisa left before midnight. No, they didn’t. They stayed until midnight.
Everyone was unhappy at the party. No, they weren’t. Everyone was happy.
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Complete, with the verb in the correct past tense form:
Interview with Anna
1. Q: Who came to your New Year’s party? A: My best friends, Tom and Lisa, __________ (come).
2. Q: What did you do at the party? A: We __________ (play) games, __________ (listen) to music, and __________ (talk) a lot.
3. Q: Where was the party? A: It __________ (be) at my house.
4. Q: When did the party start? A: My friends _________ (come) at seven o’clock.
5. Q: Why were you happy at the party? A: I __________ (be) happy because my friends __________ (be) there and we __________ (have) fun.
6. Q: How did you decorate the room? A: I __________ (put) balloons and lights in the room.
7. Q: Who laughed at the party? A: Everyone __________ (laugh) and __________ (talk).
8. Q: What did you drink after the fireworks? A: We __________ (drink) hot chocolate.
9. Q: Where did you go at midnight? A: We __________ (go) outside to see the fireworks.
10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight? A: I __________ (wish) for happiness, health, and fun.
11. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel? A: They __________ (be) happy and __________ (smile) a lot.
12. Q: When did the fireworks start? A: They __________ (start) at midnight.
13. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks? A: Everyone at the party __________ (stay) until the fireworks.
14. Q: Why did you enjoy the party? A: I __________ (enjoy) the party because it __________ (be) fun and my friends __________ (be) there.
15. Q: How did you feel after the New Year’s Eve? A: I __________ (feel) very happy.
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1. Q: Who came to your New Year’s party? A: My best friends, Tom and Lisa, came.
2. Q: What did you do at the party? A: We played games, listened to music, and talked a lot.
3. Q: Where was the party? A: It was at my house.
4. Q: When did the party start? A: My friends came at seven o’clock.
5. Q: Why were you happy at the party? A: I was happy because my friends were there and we had fun.
6. Q: How did you decorate the room? A: I put balloons and lights in the room.
7. Q: Who laughed at the party? A: Everyone laughed and talked.
8. Q: What did you drink after the fireworks? A: We drank hot chocolate.
9. Q: Where did you go at midnight? A: We went outside to see the fireworks.
10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight? A: I wished for happiness, health, and fun.
11. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel? A: They were happy and smiled a lot.
12. Q: When did the fireworks start? A: They started at midnight.
13. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks? A: Everyone at the party stayed until the fireworks.
14. Q: Why did you enjoy the party? A: I enjoyed the party because it was fun and my friends were there.
15. Q: How did you feel after the New Year’s Eve? A: I felt very happy.
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Fill in, words below:
fun – party – o’clock – decorate – everyone – laugh – outside – friends – happy – house – health – midnight – outside – listened
Interviewer: Hi Anna! I want to ask you about your New Year’s Eve.
1. Q: Who came to your party? A: My best ___________, Tom and Lisa.
2. Q: What time did the party start? A: It started at seven __________.
3. Q: Where did you have the party? A: At my __________.
4. Q: When did you go __________ to see fireworks? A: At midnight.
5. Q: Why were you happy at the party? A: Because my friends were there and we had __________ .
6. Q: How did you __________your house? A: With balloons and colorful lights.
7. Q: What games did you play at the party? A: We played simple games and __________ to music.
8. Q: Who drank hot chocolate? A: Everyone at the __________ drank hot chocolate.
9. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel? A: They were happy and smiled a lot.
10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight? A: I wished for happiness, __________, and fun.
11. Q: Where were the fireworks? A: They were __________ in the sky.
12. Q: When did you look at the clock? A: A few minutes before __________.
13. Q: Why did everyone __________ at the party? A: Because we played games and talked together.
14. Q: How did you feel after the party? A: I felt very __________.
15. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks finished? A: __________ at the party stayed until the fireworks finished.
—————————– Correct version:
Interviewer: Hi Anna! I want to ask you about your New Year’s Eve.
1. Q: Who came to your party? A: My best friends, Tom and Lisa.
2. Q: What time did the party start? A: It started at seven o’clock.
3. Q: Where did you have the party? A: At my house.
4. Q: When did you go outside to see fireworks? A: At midnight.
5. Q: Why were you happy at the party? A: Because my friends were there and we had fun.
6. Q: How did you decorate your house? A: With balloons and colorful lights.
7. Q: What games did you play at the party? A: We played simple games and listened to music.
8. Q: Who drank hot chocolate? A: Everyone at the party drank hot chocolate.
9. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel? A: They were happy and smiled a lot.
10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight? A: I wished for happiness, health, and fun.
11. Q: Where were the fireworks? A: They were outside in the sky.
12. Q: When did you look at the clock? A: A few minutes before midnight.
13. Q: Why did everyone laugh at the party? A: Because we played games and talked together.
14. Q: How did you feel after the party? A: I felt very happy.
15. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks finished? A: Everyone at the party stayed until the fireworks finished.
Many countries celebrate the New Year as a time for a new start. People think about the past year and make plans for the next one. They hope for good health, happiness, and success. Families and friends often celebrate together.
The idea of celebrating the New Year is very old. About 4,000 years ago, the Babylonians in Mesopotamia had a festival called Akitu. It took place in March and lasted several days. This festival was connected to farming and the start of spring. People gave gifts to their gods and showed respect to their king.
In ancient Egypt, the New Year was also linked to nature. It began when the Nile River flooded. The flood made the land good for farming. At the same time, a bright star called Sirius appeared in the sky. This was an important sign for the Egyptians.
In ancient Rome, the New Year first began in March. Later, in 46 BCE, Julius Caesar changed the calendar. He made January 1 the start of the year. This day honored Janus, the god of beginnings and endings. Janus looked to the past and the future. [more details below (1)]
During the Middle Ages, different countries in Europe celebrated the New Year on different dates. After the Gregorian calendar began in 1582, January 1 became the common New Year’s Day. [more details below (2)]
Today, people around the world celebrate the New Year with parties, fireworks, food, and family time. It is a special moment full of hope and new plans.
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Vocabulary:
to celebrate: to do something special and be happy for a day or event
to make a plan: to decide what you will do in the future
health: how well your body feels and works
success: when you do something well or get what you want
a festival: a special day or time with celebrations
to take place: to happen
to last several days: to continue for many days
to connect to farming: to be about growing food from the land
spring (season): the season after winter and before summer
a gift: something you give to another person
to show respect to somebody: to be kind and polite to someone
ancient: very old, from a long time ago
to be linked to nature: to be connected to the natural world
to flood: when water covers the land
a bright star: a star that shines very strongly
to appear: to be seen
the sky: the space above the earth
BCE (before common era): a time before the year 1
to change: to make something different
to honor somebody: to show that someone is important
hope: a good feeling about the future
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Appendix:
(1)Julius Caesar changed the New Year to January 1 because he wanted a better calendar.
The old calendar was confusing [to be hard to understand]. The months did not match the seasons [to be right for the time of year]. This caused problems [to make things difficult or wrong]for farming and for the government.
January was a good time to start new things. It was named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings. Roman leaders also started their work in January.
So Julius Caesar made January 1 the start of the year to make life easier and more clear.
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(2) During the Middle Ages [the time in Europe a long time ago, between the old Roman times and modern times, about 500–1500 AD], there was no one calendar in Europe. Each country used its own rules [things you must do or follow], so the New Year started on different days. This was confusing [to be difficult to understand or not clear]for people, travel, and work.
In 1582, a new calendar began. It was called the Gregorian calendar. This calendar was clear and better. It helped people count [to say numbers one by one or know how many things there are]days and years in the same way.
With this new calendar, January 1 became the start of the year. Slowly, many countries followed this rule.
That is why January 1 became the common New Year’s Day in Europe.
I was on vacation in Southeast Asia. There, at the beginning of December, I already heard Christmas songs all the time in pizzerias, restaurants, and hotels. The most famous one was “Silent Night, Holy Night.” Here is the background story of the song that went around the world.
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Long ago, in 1818, there was a small village in the countryside of Austria. The village was quiet and poor. People lived simple lives and worked hard.
In this village lived a young priest named Joseph Mohr. He liked writing poems. One cold winter, he wrote a poem about peace, night, and the birth of Jesus. The poem was called “Silent Night.”
Joseph Mohr had a friend, Franz Xaver Gruber. Franz was a teacher and a music maker. He played the organ and loved music.
On Christmas Eve, there was a problem. The organ in the church was broken. The people were sad because there would be no music for the Christmas service.
Joseph Mohr went to Franz Gruber and asked for help. He showed him the poem and said, “Can you write music for this? We need a song for tonight.”
Franz Gruber wrote a simple melody. They played the song with a guitar, not an organ. That night, the song was sung for the first time in the small church.
The song was calm and beautiful. People loved it. Later, travelers and singers took the song to other countries. Step by step, “Silent Night” went around the world.
Today, people sing this song in many languages, even far away from its quiet countryside home.
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Vocabulary:
vacation – time when you do not work or go to school
background story – a story about how something begins
countryside – land outside the city, with farms and villages
a poem – short text with feelings and rhythm
peace – no war, feeling calm and safe
a music maker – a person who makes music
to play an organ – to make music with a big church instrument
to be broken – not working
to be sad – not happy
a Christmas service – a church meeting at Christmas
It is Christmas Eve. Snow falls from the dark sky. The mountains are white and quiet. The forest is still. The air is cold and clean.
In a small house on the mountain, a family is ready to go out. The lamp gives warm light. Mother puts bread in a cloth. Father takes the lantern. The children put on coats and hats. Everyone feels calm.
They walk into the night. Snow is deep on the path. Their steps make a soft sound. The path goes down through the forest. Tall trees stand on both sides. Snow rests on the branches.
No one speaks. The night feels peaceful. Far away, the church bell rings. The sound comes slowly through the cold air. It shows the way.
Other people walk on the mountain too. Small lights move in the dark. All go to the same place.
Soon the church appears. The windows shine with warm light. Inside, candles burn. People sit close together. They sing simple songs. The sound is gentle and warm.
The story of the child is told. Everyone listens. Hearts feel quiet and full.
After the service, they go outside. Snow still falls. The path home is white and clean. They walk back up the mountain. The night feels kind. The light stays with them.
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Vocabulary:
an eve (Christmas Eve) – The day or evening before Christmas. a sky – The big space above us. It is blue in the day and dark with stars at night. a mountain – A very big and high hill. to be quiet – To not make noise. To be still and silent. a forest – A big place with many trees. bread – Food made from flour and water. We bake it. a cloth – A piece of fabric. We use it to clean or cover things. a lantern – A small light you can carry. It has glass around the light. a coat – A warm jacket for cold weather. to feel calm – To feel quiet and happy inside. No worry. a path – A small road for walking. a soft sound – A very quiet and nice sound. snow rests on branches – Snow sits quietly on tree branches. peaceful – Very calm and quiet. No problems. church bells ring – Big bells in a church make a loud „ding-dong“ sound. to appear – To come and be seen. to shine – To make light or be very bright. a candle – A stick of wax with a string inside. It makes light when it burns. to burn – To have fire and make light or heat. to be gently (gently) – In a soft and kind way. a service (church) – A meeting in church with prayers and songs.
a sky – The big space above us. It is blue in the day and dark with stars at night. peaceful – Very calm and quiet. No problems. a candle – A stick of wax with a string inside. It makes light when it burns. a path – A small road for walking. bread – Food made from flour and water. We bake it. to appear – To come and be seen. a forest – A big place with many trees. to be quiet – To not make noise. To be still and silent. a coat – A warm jacket for cold weather. church bells ring – Big bells in a church make a loud „ding-dong“ sound. a lantern – A small light you can carry. It has glass around the light. snow rests on branches – Snow sits quietly on tree branches. to feel calm – To feel quiet and happy inside. No worry. a mountain – A very big and high hill. an eve (Christmas Eve) – The day or evening before Christmas. a cloth – A piece of fabric. We use it to clean or cover things. a soft sound – A very quiet and nice sound. to shine – To make light or be very bright. to burn – To have fire and make light or heat. a service (church) – A meeting in church with prayers and songs. to be gently (gently) – In a soft and kind way.
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True or false:
Snow continues to fall after the church service ends.
The mother packs bread in a wooden basket.
The father carries a lantern when they leave.
The night is described as peaceful and kind.
The children refuse to go outside because it is too cold.
Other people on the mountain carry small lights.
Inside the church, people sit close together and sing.
The family walks through a forest covered in snow.
The forest is loud and full of animals.
Church bells ring far away in the night.
The family stays inside the church until morning.
The mother puts bread in a cloth.
The children put on coats and hats.
The story takes place on a warm summer evening.
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True: 1,3,4,6,7,8,1012,13 ______________
Correct version:
Snow continues to fall after the church service ends.
The mother packs bread in a wooden basket. True is: The mother puts bread in a cloth.
The father carries a lantern when they leave.
The night is described as peaceful and kind.
The children refuse to go outside because it is too cold. True is: The children put on coats and hats and go outside calmly.
Other people on the mountain carry small lights.
Inside the church, people sit close together and sing.
The family walks through a forest covered in snow.
The forest is loud and full of animals. True is: The forest is still and quiet.
Church bells ring far away in the night.
The family stays inside the church until morning. True is: After the service, the family goes outside.
The mother puts bread in a cloth.
The children put on coats and hats.
The story takes place on a warm summer evening. True is: The story takes place on a cold winter night with snow.
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Mulitple choice, one answer correct:
What does the father carry? a) Lantern b) Bread c) Hat
How is the forest described? a) Still and quiet b) Loud and noisy c) Dark and scary
What does the mother take with her? a) Candle b) Bread in a cloth c) Lantern
How is the path to the church? a) Rocky b) Deep with snow c) Muddy
What do other people carry on the mountain? a) Lanterns b) Small lights c) Bags
What sound is heard far away in the night? a) Dog barking b) Wind c) Church bell
How are the church windows? a) Shine with warm light b) Dark c) Broken
What do people do inside the church? a) Sit alone b) Run around c) Sing and sit close together
How does the family feel after the church? a) Hungry b) Excited c) Calm and peaceful
What is the season in the story? a) Summer b) Winter c) Spring
How do the children dress before going outside? a) Put on coats and hats b) Wear summer clothes c) Take no clothes
What rests on the branches of the trees? a) Leaves b) Flowers c) Snow
How is the night described as they walk? a) Dark and scary b) Peaceful and kind c) Noisy
Who sits close together inside the church? a) The family only b) People c) Nobody
How do the steps sound on the snowy path? a) Soft b) Loud c) Silent
What does the mother take with her? – b) Bread in a cloth
How is the path to the church? – b) Deep with snow
What do other people carry on the mountain? – b) Small lights
What sound is heard far away in the night? – c) Church bell
How are the church windows? – a) Shine with warm light
What do people do inside the church? – c) Sing and sit close together
How does the family feel after the church? – c) Calm and peaceful
What is the season in the story? – b) Winter
How do the children dress before going outside? – a) Put on coats and hats
What rests on the branches of the trees? – c) Snow
How is the night described as they walk? – b) Peaceful and kind
Who sits close together inside the church? – b) People
How do the steps sound on the snowy path? – a) Soft
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Fill in, words below:
still – path – lantern – sing – church – coats – shine – clean – snow – dark – mountains – bread – snowy – lights
Snow falls from the __________ sky.
The __________ are white and quiet.
The forest is __________ .
The air is cold and __________.
The mother puts _________ in a cloth.
The father takes the __________.
The children put on __________ and hats.
The family walks down the __________ path.
Tall trees stand on both sides of the ________.
__________ rests on the branches.
Far away, the __________ bell rings.
Other people carry small __________ on the mountain.
The church windows __________with warm light.
Inside, people ________ simple songs.
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Correct version:
Snow falls from the dark sky.
The mountains are white and quiet.
The forest is still.
The air is cold and clean.
The mother puts bread in a cloth.
The father takes the lantern.
The children put on coats and hats.
The family walks down the snowy path.
Tall trees stand on both sides of the path.
Snow rests on the branches.
Far away, the church bell rings.
Other people carry small lights on the mountain.
The church windows shine with warm light.
Inside, people sing simple songs.
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Appendix:
The Christmas tree is a popular symbol of Christmas. Long ago, people in Europe used evergreen trees in winter to show life and hope. In the 16th century, German Christians started putting trees in their homes and decorating them with apples, candles, and small gifts. A famous story says that Martin Luther added candles to a tree to look like stars. In the 19th century, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert made Christmas trees popular in Britain. German immigrants brought the tradition to the United States, and it spread quickly. Today, Christmas trees are decorated with lights, ornaments, and stars. They are a symbol of joy, family, and celebration during the Christmas season. ______________________ popular – liked by many people
evergreen trees – trees that have green leaves all year
hope – a feeling that good things will happen
to decorate – to make something look nice
a candle – a stick that gives light when it burns
a gift – something you give to someone
to add – to put something with something else
a star – a bright thing in the sky at night
an immigrant – a person who moves to another country
to spread – to put something over a surface or share it with others
an ornament – a small thing used to make something beautiful
joy – a feeling of happiness
a celebration – a special event for something happy
a season – one part of the year (like winter, summer, spring, or autumn)
Tom is a boy. He goes to school. He wakes up early. He puts on his trousers and a blue sweater. He wears a white shirt under the sweater. Then he puts on his shoes and a black belt. Tom likes to wear his jacket. He takes his cap. He feels happy and comfortable.
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Short answers:
Tom is a boy. => Yes, he is. Tom is a girl. => No, he isn’t.
1. He goes to school. =>____________________
2. He wakes up late. =>____________________
3. He puts on a red sweater. =>____________________
4. He puts on his shoes. =>____________________
5. He puts on his red belt. =>____________________
6. He takes his hat. =>____________________
7. He feels unhappy. =>____________________
8. He ffels comfortable. =>____________________
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Correct answers:
Yes, he does. 2. No, he doesn’t. 3. No, he doesn’t. 4. Yes, he does. 5. No, he doesn’t. 6. No, he doesn’t. 7. No, he doesn’t. 8. Yes, he does.
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Oum is Tom’s friend. On a school day, she wears a pink blouse and black tights. She puts on a gray skirt and her brown boots because it is cold. She likes to wear her blue jacket.
On the weekend Tom wears a hoodie and trainers. Sometimes he wears a cape when he plays. At night, he wears pyjamas. __________________
True or false:
Oum is John’s friend.
Oum wears a pink blouse.
She wears blue tights.
She puts on a gray skirt.
She puts on black boots.
She puts on boots because it is cold.
She likes to wear her pink jacket.
On Fridays Tom wears a hoodie.
Tom wears trainers.
He always wears a cape.
He wears pyjamas in school.
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True: 2, 4, 6, 9,
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Now you answer as shown:
Oum is John’s friend.
YOU WRITE – if false:
No, she isn’t. Oum is Tom’s friend.
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Correct answers: 1. No, she isn’t. Oum is Tom’s friend. 2. Yes, she does. 3. No, she doesn’t. She wears black tights. 4. Yes, she does. 5. No, she doesn’t. She puts on brown boots. 6. Yes, she does. 7. No, she doesn’t. She likes to wear her blue jacket. 8. No, he doesn’t. On the weekend he wears a hoodie. 9. Yes, he does. 10. No, he doesn’t. Sometimes he wears a cape. 11. No, he doesn’t. He wears pyjamas at night.
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A story:
George plays football, likes pizza, drinks tea. Sue loves football, sweet cakes, and jeans. Patrick likes red caps, black shoes, burgers. __________________
Tim: Hello, Veronika. I have some questions. Veronika: OK.
Tim: Does George play football? Veronika: [YOU WRITE:] Yes, he does.
Tim: Does George like burgers? Veronika: ______________
Tim: Does George like pizza? Veronika: ______________
Tim: Does George drink milk? Veronika: ______________
Tim: Does Sue love football? Veronika: ______________
Tim: Does Sue like jeans? Veronika: ______________
Tim: Does Sue like tea? Veronika: ______________
Tim: Does Sue like burgers? Veronika: ______________
Tim: Does Patrick like red caps? Veronika: ______________
Tim: Does Patrick like black shoes? Veronika: ______________
Tim: Does Patrick like football? Veronika: ______________
Tim: Does Patrick drink tea? Veronika: ______________
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Correct version:
Tim: Hello, Veronika. I have some questions. Veronika: OK.
Tim: Does George play football? Veronika: Yes, he does.
Tim: Does George like burgers? Veronika: No, he doesn’t.
Tim: Does George like pizza? Veronika: Yes, he does.
Tim: Does George drink milk? Veronika: No, he doesn’t.
Tim: Does Sue love football? Veronika: Yes, she does.
Tim: Does Sue like jeans? Veronika: Yes, she does.
Tim: Does Sue like tea? Veronika: No, she doesn’t.
Tim: Does Sue like burgers? Veronika: No, she doesn’t.
Tim: Does Patrick like red caps? Veronika: Yes, he does.
Tim: Does Patrick like black shoes? Veronika: Yes, he does.
Tim: Does Patrick like football? Veronika: No, he doesn’t.
Tim: Does Patrick drink tea? Veronika: No, he doesn’t.
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A story:
Maria is in her room. She wants to get dressed.
First, Maria puts on a T-shirt. Then she puts on jeans. She puts on a green sweater. It is warm and nice.
Maria looks at her bed. There is a yellow dress and an orange dress. She does not wear the dress today.
Maria puts on socks and shoes. She puts on a scarf. It is cold outside.
Maria looks in the mirror. She is happy. She is ready to go out.
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True or false
Maria is in her room.
She wears the yellow dress today.
Maria is happy when she looks in the mirror.
Maria puts on a red sweater.
First, Maria puts on a T-shirt.
She puts on jeans.
She is in the kitchen.
She does not wear a dress today.
It is hot outside.
She puts on a scarf.
She goes back to bed after getting dressed.
Maria is sad when she looks in the mirror.
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True: 1,3,5,6,8,10
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Correct version:
Maria is in her room.
She wears the yellow dress today. True is: She does not wear a dress today.
Maria is happy when she looks in the mirror.
Maria puts on a red sweater. True is: She puts on a green sweater.
First, Maria puts on a T-shirt.
She puts on jeans.
She is in the kitchen. True is: She is in her room.
She does not wear a dress today.
It is hot outside. True is: It is cold outside.
She puts on a scarf.
She goes back to bed after getting dressed. True is: She is ready to go out.
Maria is sad when she looks in the mirror. True is: Maria is happy when she looks in the mirror.
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Provide short answers:
Maria is in her room.
YOU WRITE: Yes, she is.
She wears the yellow dress today. __________________________________
Maria is happy when she looks in the mirror. __________________________________
Maria puts on a red sweater. __________________________________
First, Maria puts on a T-shirt. __________________________________
She puts on jeans. __________________________________
She is in the kitchen. __________________________________
She does not wear a dress today. __________________________________
It is hot outside. __________________________________
She puts on a scarf. __________________________________
She goes back to bed after getting dressed. __________________________________
Maria is sad when she looks in the mirror. __________________________________
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Correct answers:
Maria is in her room. → Yes, she is.
She wears the yellow dress today. → No, she doesn’t.
Maria is happy when she looks in the mirror. → Yes, she is.
Maria puts on a red sweater. → No, she doesn’t.
First, Maria puts on a T-shirt. → Yes, she does.
She puts on jeans. → Yes, she does.
She is in the kitchen. → No, she isn’t.
She does not wear a dress today. → Yes, she doesn’t.
It is hot outside. → No, it isn’t.
She puts on a scarf. → Yes, she does.
She goes back to bed after getting dressed. → No, she doesn’t.
Maria is sad when she looks in the mirror. → No, she isn’t.
Christmas is a popular holiday in many countries. In Europe, Christmas is often celebrated on December 24th, the evening before Christmas Day. People have a big family dinner. They give gifts and enjoy time together. In some countries, there are Christmas markets, lights, and decorations. Many people go to church. Children enjoy traditions like Saint Nicholas or nativity scenes.
In the USA, Christmas is celebrated on December 25th. People wake up in the morning to open presents from Santa Claus. Families have special meals and spend time together. Houses and streets have many lights and decorations. People also have parties with friends and neighbors. Shopping and gifts are very important.
Even if people are not Christian, they can celebrate Christmas for fun and family time. Christmas brings people together. In Europe, the evening of December 24th is special, while in the USA, December 25th is the main day. Both places celebrate with love, joy, and happiness.
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Vocabulary:
A country – a place where people live with the same government [the group of people who make rules and take care of a country].
To celebrate – to do something special because of an event or holiday.
A gift – something you give to someone to show love or friendship.
To enjoy time together – to like being with friends or family.
A Christmas market – a place with shops, food, and lights at Christmas.
To go to church – to visit a building to pray or for religious events.
To enjoy traditions – to like doing the same activities every year.
Nativity scenes – models or pictures of the birth of Jesus.
To wake up – to stop sleeping and open your eyes in the morning.
To open presents – to take gifts out of wrapping paper.
A neighbor – a person who lives near you.
For fun – to do something to enjoy yourself.
Family time – time spent with your parents, children, or relatives.
Joy – a feeling of great happiness.
Happiness – a feeling of being happy or content.
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Match the word/s with the correct definition:
A country
To celebrate
A gift
To enjoy time together
A Christmas market
To go to church
To enjoy traditions
Nativity scenes
To wake up
To open presents
A neighbor
For fun
Family time
Joy
Happiness
Government
Definitions:
a. Something you give to someone to show love or friendship b. A feeling of being happy or content c. To do something special because of an event or holiday d. People who live near you e. Time spent with your parents, children, or relatives f. To stop sleeping and open your eyes in the morning g. A place where people live with the same rules and leaders h. To like being with friends or family i. A feeling of great happiness j. To take gifts out of wrapping paper k. A place with shops, food, and lights at Christmas l. To visit a building to pray or for religious events m. To like doing the same activities every year n. Models or pictures of the birth of Jesus o. To do something to enjoy yourself p. The group of people who make rules and take care of a country
A country – a place where people live with the same government To celebrate – to do something special because of an event or holiday A gift – something you give to someone to show love or friendship To enjoy time together – to like being with friends or family A Christmas market – a place with shops, food, and lights at Christmas To go to church – to visit a building to pray or for religious events To enjoy traditions – to like doing the same activities every year Nativity scenes – models or pictures of the birth of Jesus To wake up – to stop sleeping and open your eyes in the morning To open presents – to take gifts out of wrapping paper A neighbor – a person who lives near you For fun – to do something to enjoy yourself Family time – time spent with your parents, children, or relatives Joy – a feeling of great happiness Happiness – a feeling of being happy or content Government – the group of people who make rules and take care of a country
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Multiple-choice, one answer correct:
1. A country a. people who live near you b. to take gifts out of paper c. a place with rules
2. To celebrate a. to like being with friends b. to do something special c. to feel happy
3. A gift a. something you give b. a place with shops c. to stop sleeping
4. To enjoy time together a. to like being with friends b. to do something fun c. to visit a building
5. A Christmas market a. time with your family b. a place with shops c. models of Jesus’ birth
6. To go to church a. to stop sleeping b. something you give c. to visit a building to pray
7. To enjoy traditions a. to feel happy b. to do the same things every year c. to open presents
8. Nativity scenes a. a place with leaders b. people who make rules c. models of Jesus’ birth
9. To wake up a. to start the day b. to feel happy c. to open your eyes
10. To open presents a. to enjoy your gifts b. to like being with friends c. to take gifts out of paper
11. A neighbor a. a person who lives near you b. to feel happy c. to visit a building
12. For fun a. to do something to enjoy yourself b. something you give c. to feel happy
13. Family time a. a place with shops b. time with your parents or children c. to spend time together
14. Joy a. to enjoy life b. to do something special c. a feeling of happiness
15. Happiness a. to like doing the same things every year b. to feel good c. a feeling of content [feeling happy and satisfied]
16. Government a. people who make rules b. a place with leaders c. to like being with friends
A neighbor is a person who lives far away. True is: A neighbor is a person who lives near you.
To open presents means to take gifts out of paper.
To wake up means to open your eyes in the morning.
A Christmas market is a place with shops and food.
Family time gives joy and happiness.
A gift is something you give to someone.
We go to church to eat food. True is: We go to church to pray.
To enjoy traditions means to do the same things every year.
A country is a place where people live.
We celebrate Christmas by sleeping all day. True is: We celebrate Christmas with family and fun.
To enjoy time together means to like being with friends or family.
Nativity scenes are pictures of animals only. True is: Nativity scenes are models of the birth of Jesus.
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Fill in:
I like to _________ time with my family. a. enjoy b. wake up c. give
Every year we _________ Christmas with friends and family. a. gift b. celebrate c. neighbor
I have a _________ for my friend. a. country b. joy c. gift
We go to the _________ to pray on Sunday. a. market b. neighbor c. church
A _________ is a person who lives near you. a. neighbor b. government c. happiness
I wake up early on Christmas morning to _________ my presents. a. enjoy b. open c. celebrate
Nativity scenes are _________ of the birth of Jesus. a. neighbors b. gifts c. models
We like to go to the Christmas _________ to see lights and food. a. family time b. happiness c. market
_________ is a feeling of great happiness. a. gift b. joy c. country
The _________ makes rules for the country. a. neighbor b. government c. Christmas
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Correct version:
I like to enjoy time with my family.
Every year we celebrate Christmas with friends and family.
I have a gift for my friend.
We go to the church to pray on Sunday.
A neighbor is a person who lives near you.
I wake up early on Christmas morning to open my presents.
Nativity scenes are models of the birth of Jesus.
We like to go to the Christmas market to see lights and food.
Joy is a feeling of great happiness.
The government makes rules for the country.
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Unscramble the words – which phrase are we looking for?
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Fill in, words below:
feel – church – celebrate – family – presents – market – nativity – brothers
I __________ Christmas with my family every year. I wake up early on Christmas morning and open my __________. I enjoy time together with my parents and _________. We eat a big meal and sometimes go to __________ to pray. I like Christmas traditions and look at __________ scenes. We sometimes go to the Christmas __________ and see lights and food. I give gifts to my friends and neighbors. Christmas makes me __________ joy and happiness. It is a very special day for my __________ and me.
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Correct version:
I celebrate Christmas with my family every year. I wake up early on Christmas morning and open my presents. I enjoy time together with my parents and brothers. We eat a big meal and sometimes go to church to pray. I like Christmas traditions and look at nativity scenes. We sometimes go to the Christmas market and see lights and food. I give gifts to my friends and neighbors. Christmas makes me feel joy and happiness. It is a very special day for my family and me.
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Now tell about Akaiko, and how she celebrates Christmas. Start with
>>>>>>>>Akaiko celebrates Christmas with her family………
make all changes necessary!
I celebrate Christmas with my family every year. I wake up early on Christmas morning and open my presents. I enjoy time together with my parents and brothers. We eat a big meal and sometimes go to church to pray. I like Christmas traditions and look at nativity scenes. We sometimes go to the Christmas market and see lights and food. I give gifts to my friends and neighbors. Christmas makes me feel joy and happiness. It is a very special day for my family and me.
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Correct version:
Akaiko celebrates Christmas with her family every year. She wakes up early on Christmas morning and opens her presents. She enjoys time together with her parents and brothers. They eat a big meal and sometimes go to church to pray. Akaiko likes Christmas traditions and looks at nativity scenes. They sometimes go to the Christmas market and see lights and food. She gives gifts to her friends and neighbors. Christmas makes her feel joy and happiness. It is a very special day for her family and Akaiko.
Bonustext (A2)
Christmas was not always celebrated with a tree and presents. These traditions started slowly over many years.
The Christmas tree began in Germany in the late 1400s and 1500s. People used evergreen trees because they stayed green in winter. At first, trees were decorated with apples, nuts, and candles. In 1605, there is a written record of a Christmas tree in a home in Strasbourg. During the 1800s, the tradition spread to other countries in Europe. It became very popular in Britain after Queen Victoria and her husband Prince Albert showed a Christmas tree in the royal family. Later, the tradition spread to North America.
The tradition of giving presents is older. It comes from the story of the Wise Men, who gave gifts to baby Jesus. In the Middle Ages, people often gave gifts on St. Nicholas’ Day in early December, not on Christmas Day. Over time, gift-giving moved to Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.
By the 19th century, families began to celebrate Christmas with both a tree and presents together. This is when Christmas started to look like it does today.
Last year I learned that I work best when I help guests directly. I see what I do well and what makes me tired. I learned that talking clearly, giving advice, and being calm helps guests feel happy. I also learned that I need to improve some skills, like using systems and offering extras.
This year I will stop saying “yes” to everything and feeling too tired. I will focus on my main skills and give guests the best experience I can. I will also practice saying, “I will check and tell you later,” to protect my energy.
My word for the year is Balance. I want to balance work and rest. Every week I will do one small habit, like taking one day for myself or learning a new skill. This helps me grow and stay calm and professional.
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Vocabulary:
A reflection – thinking about what happened before.
To give advice – to tell someone what they can do.
To be calm – to stay quiet and not angry or worried.
To improve skills – to get better at something.
To offer extras – to give more than usual.
To focus on a main skill – to pay attention to one important skill.
An experience – something that happens to you.
To practice – to do something many times to get better.
To protect one’s energy – to take care of yourself and not get too tired.
To balance – to keep things fair or equal, like work and rest.
A habit – something you do often, usually every day.
To grow – to get better or stronger.
To stay professional – to work well and behave in the right way at work.
A. To do something many times to get better B. To keep things fair or equal C. To take care of yourself and not get too tired D. Something that happens to you E. To pay attention to one important skill F. To tell someone what they can do G. To get better or stronger H. Thinking about what happened before I. To give more than usual J. Something you do often, usually every day K. To stay quiet and not angry or worried L. To work well and behave in the right way at work M. To get better at something
