Sophea is ten years old. She lives in a village in Cambodia. After school, she walks home. At home, she takes off her shoes and says hello to her family.
She changes her clothes and washes her hands and face. Then she takes her school bag and opens her books. Sophea sits at the table or outside near the house. She does her homework. She writes and reads. Sometimes she asks her cousin or aunt for help.
After homework, she puts her books back in her bag. Then she helps at home. She waters the plants or plays with her little brother. In the evening, she eats dinner with her family.
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Vocabulary:
A village: A small place where people live.
To take off shoes: To remove your shoes.
To change clothes: To put on new clothes.
School bag: A bag for books and school things.
A cousin: The child of your uncle or aunt.
To water plants: To give water to plants.
Dinner: The meal you eat in the evening.
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True, false?
Sophea is ten years old.
Sophea lives in a city in Cambodia.
After school, Sophea takes a bus home.
Sophea takes off her shoes when she gets home.
Sophea eats lunch with her family in the evening.
Sophea does her homework outside near the house.
Sophea asks her cousin or aunt for help with homework.
Sophea has a sister who helps her with homework.
Sophea waters the plants after homework.
Sophea plays with her little brother in the evening.
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Sophea is ten years old.
Sophea lives in a city in Cambodia.
After school, Sophea takes a bus home.
Sophea takes off her shoes when she gets home.
Sophea eats lunch with her family in the evening.
Sophea does her homework outside near the house.
Sophea asks her cousin or aunt for help with homework.
Sophea has a sister who helps her with homework.
Sophea waters the plants after homework.
Sophea plays with her little brother in the evening.
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True: 1,4,6,7,9,10
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Ooooops, something went wrong, find the correct definitions:
A village – a. A bag for school things
To take off shoes – b. A small place where people live
To change clothes – c. To remove your shoes from your feet
School bag – d. To put on new clothes
A cousin – e. The meal you eat in the evening
To water plants – f. To give plants water
Dinner – g. The child of your uncle or aunt
A home – h. To clean your hands with water and soap
To wash hands – i. A place where you live with your family
To read – j. To look at words and understand them
_____________________ Answers:
A village – b. A small place where people live To take off shoes – c. To remove your shoes from your feet To change clothes – d. To put on new clothes School bag – a. A bag for school things A cousin – g. The child of your uncle or aunt To water plants – f. To give plants water Dinner – e. The meal you eat in the evening A home – i. A place where you live with your family To wash hands – h. To clean your hands with water and soap To read – j. To look at words and understand them
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Answer these questions (have a look at present simple first):
How old is Sophea?
Where does Sophea live?
What does Sophea do after school?
What does Sophea do when she gets home?
Who does Sophea say hello to when she gets home?
What does Sophea do after changing her clothes?
Where does Sophea do her homework?
Who helps Sophea with her homework?
What does Sophea do after finishing her homework?
What does Sophea do in the evening? ————————–
Answers
a. She takes off her shoes and says hello to her family. b. She puts her books back in her bag and helps at home. c. She lives in a village in Cambodia. d. She eats dinner with her family. e. She is ten years old. f. Sometimes her cousin or aunt helps her. g. She does her homework at the table or outside near the house. h. She washes her hands and face. i. She walks home. j. She says hello to her family.
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Answers:
How old is Sophea? – e. She is ten years old.
Where does Sophea live? – c. She lives in a village in Cambodia.
What does Sophea do after school? – i. She walks home.
What does Sophea do when she gets home? – a. She takes off her shoes and says hello to her family.
Who does Sophea say hello to when she gets home? – j. She says hello to her family.
What does Sophea do after changing her clothes? – h. She washes her hands and face.
Where does Sophea do her homework? – g. She does her homework at the table or outside near the house.
Who helps Sophea with her homework? – f. Sometimes her cousin or aunt helps her.
What does Sophea do after finishing her homework? – b. She puts her books back in her bag and helps at home.
What does Sophea do in the evening? – d. She eats dinner with her family.
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Ooooops, what is the correct sentence?
after home school Sophea walks
her She takes shoes.off
her Sophea clothes at changes home
does outside homework her She
the Sophea plants water helps
with dinner She eats family. ———————
Sophea walks home after school.
She takes off her shoes.
Sophea changes her clothes at home.
She does her homework outside.
Sophea helps water the plants.
She eats dinner with family.
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Interview with Sophea (Link – how to form questions in present simple)
1. What is your name? My name is Sophea.
2. How old are you? I am ten years old.
3. Where do you live? I live in a village.
4. What do you do after school? I walk home after school.
5. Who helps you with your homework? My cousin or aunt helps me.
6. What do you do in the evening? I eat dinner with my family.
Interview with Oum about Sophea
1. Do you know Sophea? Yes, she is my friend.
2. How old is Sophea? She is ten years old.
3. Where does Sophea live? She lives in a village.
4. What does Sophea do after school? She walks home.
5. Does Sophea do her homework? Yes, she does her homework.
6. Who helps Sophea at home? Her cousin or aunt helps her.
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Form questions to which the words underlined are the answer (Link – how to form questions in present simple)
1. She puts her books back in her bag. a) She b) her books c) in her bag
2) Sophea sits at the table out in the garden. a) Sophea b) at the table out in the garden
3) She plays in the garden in the evening.
a) She b) plays c) in the garden d) in the evening ————————–
Answers: Who puts her books back? What does she put back? Where does she put her books?
Who sits at the table out in the garden? Where does Sophea sit?
Who plays in the garden in the evening? What does she do in the garden? Where does she play? When does she play in the garden?
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Fill in, complete:
She eats ___________with her family.
Sophea is ten __________old.
She lives in a small ___________.
She walks home after her _____________.
She __________ her shoes.
She says hello to her __________.
She changes clothes and ___________her face.
She does her homework __________.
Her ___________ or aunt helps her.
She __________the plants at home.
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Answers:
She eats dinner with her family.
Sophea is ten years old.
She lives in a small village.
She walks home after her school.
She takes off her shoes.
She says hello to her family.
She changes clothes and washes her face.
She does her homework at the table or outside near the house.
Her cousin or aunt helps her.
She waters the plants at home.
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Sophea is ten years old.
She lives in a village in Cambodia.
After school, she walks home.
At home, she takes off her shoes and says hello to her family.
She eats dinner with her family.
Sophea is ten years old.
She lives in a small village.
She walks home after her school.
She takes off her shoes.
She says hello to her family.
She changes clothes and washes her face.
She does her homework at the table or outside near the house.
Her cousin or aunt helps her.
She changes her clothes and washes her hands and face.
Then she takes her school bag and opens her books.
Sophea sits at the table or outside near the house.
She does her homework. She writes and reads.
Sometimes she asks her cousin or aunt for help.
After homework, she puts her books back in her bag.
Then she helps at home.
She waters the plants or plays with her little brother.
In the evening, she eats dinner with her family. —————————
>>>>>>>YOU ARE SOPHEA; >>>>>>>YOU TELL YOUR STORY – >>>>>>>make all changes necessary:
I am ten years old.
I live in a village in Cambodia.
After School, I walk……………………..
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Correct version:
I am ten years old. I live in a village in Cambodia. After school, I walk home. At home, I take off my shoes and say hello to my family. I change my clothes and wash my hands and face. Then I take my school bag and open my books. I sit at the table or outside near the house. I do my homework. I write and read. Sometimes I ask my cousin or aunt for help. After homework, I put my books back in my bag. Then I help at home. I water the plants or play with my little brother. In the evening, I eat dinner with my family.
My name is Sophea. I am ten years old. I want to be a hotel __________when I grow up. I love hotels because they are big, beautiful, and full of people from many places. A hotel manager helps __________ and makes the hotel a nice place.
I work hard in __________because I want to learn a lot. A good hotel manager must know many things. I also try to improve my English every day. Many guests in hotels __________ English, so I need to speak well to help them. I read books, watch English videos, and practice speaking.
I dream of working in a big __________one day. I want to welcome guests, make them happy, and run a great hotel. That is why I study hard and never give up. If I work __________ now, I can make my dream come true!
Fill in to complete the story: hotel – school – manager – speak – hard – guests —————————————
Complete story:
My name is Sophea. I am ten years old. I want to be a hotel manager when I grow up. I love hotels because they are big, beautiful, and full of people from many places. A hotel manager helps guests and makes the hotel a nice place.
I work hard in school because I want to learn a lot. A good hotel manager must know many things. I also try to improve my English every day. Many guests in hotels speak English, so I need to speak well to help them. I read books, watch English videos, and practice speaking.
I dream of working in a big hotel one day. I want to welcome guests, make them happy, and run a great hotel. That is why I study hard and never give up. If I work hard now, I can make my dream come true!
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Find definition of the word/s given (answers below):
To grow up –
Guests –
Work hard –
To improve –
To watch – To look at something carefully, like TV or a movie.
To practice –
To welcome –
To run a hotel –
To give up – To stop trying when something is difficult.
Dream –
a) To do something again and again to get better.
b) People who visit a place, like a hotel or a home.
c) Something you really want to do or be in the future.
d) To get better at something.
e) To manage a hotel and make sure everything works well.
f) To become older from a child to an adult.
g) To say hello and make someone feel happy in a place.
h) To try your best and put in a lot of effort. ___________________
Answers:
To grow up – f) To become older from a child to an adult.
Guests – b) People who visit a place, like a hotel or a home.
Work hard – h) To try your best and put in a lot of effort.
To improve – d) To get better at something.
To watch – To look at something carefully, like TV or a movie.
To practice – a) To do something again and again to get better.
To welcome – g) To say hello and make someone feel happy in a place.
To run a hotel – e) To manage a hotel and make sure everything works well.
To give up – To stop trying when something is difficult.
Dream – c) Something you really want to do or be in the future.
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True or false?
Sophea is ten years old.
Sophea wants to be a doctor when she grows up.
Sophea works hard in school because she wants to learn a lot.
Sophea does not try to improve her English.
Sophea reads books, watches videos, and practices speaking English.
She dreams of working in a big hotel one day.
A hotel manager does not help guests.
Sophea wants to welcome guests and make them happy.
Sophea plans to be a hotel manager because she likes the people in hotels.
She will stop trying if her dream is hard to reach.
A hotel manager must know many things.
Sophea wants to make her dream come true by working hard.
_________________________ Answers:
Sophea is ten years old. – True ✅
Sophea wants to be a doctor when she grows up. – False ❌ (She wants to be a hotel manager)
Sophea works hard in school because she wants to learn a lot. – True ✅
Sophea does not try to improve her English. – False ❌ (She tries to improve her English every day)
She dreams of working in a big hotel one day. – True ✅
A hotel manager does not help guests. – False ❌ (A hotel manager helps guests)
Sophea wants to welcome guests and make them happy. – True ✅
Sophea plans to be a hotel manager because she likes the people in hotels. – True ✅
She will stop trying if her dream is hard to reach. – False ❌ (She never gives up)
A hotel manager must know many things. – True ✅
Sophea wants to make her dream come true by working hard. – True ✅
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Here is the rewritten story with 20 orthographic mistakes, can you find them?
My name is Sophea. I am ten years old. I want to be a hotel [maneger] manager when I grow up. I love hotles because they are big, beautifull, and full of people from many places. A hotel manager helps gests and makes the hotel a nice place.
I work hrd in school becase I want to learn alot. A good hotel manager must knw many thigs. I also try to improove my English evry day. Many guessts in hotels speak English, so I need to speek well to help them. I red books, watch English videos, and pratice speaking.
I dreem of working in a big hotel one day. I want to welcom guests, make them happi, and run a grate hotel. That is why I study hard and never give up. If I work hard now, I can make my dreem come true! ___________________ 1. **maneger** → manager
2. **hotles** → hotels
3. **beautifull** → beautiful
4. **gests** → guests
5. **hrd** → hard
6. **becase** → because
7. **alot** → a lot
8. **knw** → know
9. **thigs** → things
10. **improove** → improve
11. **evry** → every
12. **guessts** → guests
13. **speek** → speak
14. **red** → read
15. **pratice** → practice
16. **dreem** → dream
17. **welcom** → welcome
18. **happi** → happy
19. **grate** → great
20. **dreem** → dream ################
Multiple choice, one answer correct:
How old is Sophea? a) 9 b) 10 c) 11
Who does a hotel manager help? a) Drivers b) Teachers c) Guests
Why does Sophea love hotels? a) They are big, beautiful, and full of people from many places b) They have delicious food c) They are quiet
Where does Sophea work hard? a) At school b) At home c) At the hotel
Does Sophea want to be a doctor? a) Yes, she does b) No, she wants to be a hotel manager c) Yes, she wants to be a teacher
What must a good hotel manager know? a) Many things b) Only English c) Only how to cook
How does Sophea practice English? a) By sleeping b) By watching TV only c) By reading, watching, and speaking
Which language do many hotel guests speak? a) Khmer b) English c) Chinese
Who wants to welcome guests and make them happy? a) Sophea b) The teacher c) The driver
Does Sophea give up on her dream? a) Yes, she gives up quickly b) No, she never gives up c) Yes, sometimes she stops
What does Sophea dream of? a) Working in a big hotel b) Working in a big school c) Working in a big hospital
Why does Sophea study hard? a) To make her dream come true b) To play more games c) To help her friends
Is Sophea nine years old? a) Yes, she is b) No, she is ten c) Yes, she is eleven
Can Sophea make her dream come true if she works hard? a) No, never b) Yes, she can c) Only if she stops studying
How does Sophea study? a) Hard b) Slowly c) Carelessly
Are hotels small and quiet for Sophea? a) Yes, they are b) No, they are close to her home c) No, they are big and full of people
MyHer name is Sophea. I am She is ten years old. I wantShe wants to be a hotel manager when I growshe grows up.
I love hotels because they are big, beautiful, and full of people from many places. A hotel manager helps guests and makes the hotel a nice place. I work hard in school because I want to learn a lot. A good hotel manager must know many things. I also try to improve my English every day. Many guests in hotels speak English, so I need to speak well to help them. I read books, watch English videos, and practice speaking. I dream of working in a big hotel one day. I want to welcome guests, make them happy, and run a great hotel. That is why I study hard and never give up. If I work hard now, I can make my dream come true! ____________________
Correct version:
Her name is Sophea. She is ten years old. She wants to be a hotel manager when she grows up. She loves hotels because they are big, beautiful, and full of people from many places. A hotel manager helps guests and makes the hotel a nice place.
She works hard in school because she wants to learn a lot. A good hotel manager must know many things. She also tries to improve her English every day. Many guests in hotels speak English, so she needs to speak well to help them. She reads books, watches English videos, and practices speaking.
She dreams of working in a big hotel one day. She wants to welcome guests, make them happy, and run a great hotel. That is why she studies hard and never gives up. If she works hard now, she can make her dream come true! ####################
Interview with Sophea, fill in, words below:
runs – grow – watch – hard – a lot – dream – helps – things – places – never – try – English
Q: What is your name? A: My name is Sophea.
Q: How old are you? A: I am ten years old.
Q: What do you want to be when you grow up? A: I want to be a hotel manager when I ________up.
Q: Why do you love hotels? A: Because hotels are big, beautiful, and full of people from many ________.
Q: Who does a hotel manager help? A: A hotel manager ________ guests.
Q: What does a hotel manager do in the hotel? A: A hotel manager _____ the hotel and makes it a nice place.
Q: Do you work hard in school? A: Yes, I work hard in school.
Q: Why do you work hard in school? A: Because I want to learn ________.
Q: What must a good hotel manager know? A: A good hotel manager must know many ________.
Q: What do you try to improve every day? A: I ________ to improve my English.
Q: How do you practice English? A: I read books, ________ English videos, and practice speaking.
Q: What language do many guests in hotels speak? A: Many guests speak _________.
Q: What do you dream of? A: I _________ of working in a big hotel one day.
Q: Will you give up if it is hard? A: No, I ________ give up.
Q: Why do you study hard? A: I study ________ because I want to make my dream come true.
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Full version:
Q: What is your name? A: My name is Sophea.
Q: How old are you? A: I am ten years old.
Q: What do you want to be when you grow up? A: I want to be a hotel manager when I grow up.
Q: Why do you love hotels? A: Because hotels are big, beautiful, and full of people from many places.
Q: Who does a hotel manager help? A: A hotel manager helps guests.
Q: What does a hotel manager do in the hotel? A: A hotel manager runs the hotel and makes it a nice place.
Q: Do you work hard in school? A: Yes, I work hard in school.
Q: Why do you work hard in school? A: Because I want to learn a lot.
Q: What must a good hotel manager know? A: A good hotel manager must know many things.
Q: What do you try to improve every day? A: I try to improve my English.
Q: How do you practice English? A: I read books, watch English videos, and practice speaking.
Q: What language do many guests in hotels speak? A: Many guests speak English.
Q: What do you dream of? A: I dream of working in a big hotel one day.
Q: Will you give up if it is hard? A: No, I never give up.
Q: Why do you study hard? A: I study hard because I want to make my dream come true.
-she has a dream, she wants to join the Shinta Mani Foundation class 2033/34
version 1, a bit speedy ;-):
version 2:
Joining the Shinta Mani Foundation class in 2033/34 is a great idea because it gives me a chance to learn new skills and meet people from different places. The Foundation helps young people like me to grow and achieve our dreams.
By joining the class, I can get a good education, which will open doors to better job opportunities in the future. I will also learn important life skills, such as teamwork and leadership. This experience can help me build confidence and feel more ready for the future.
The Shinta Mani Foundation supports students in a caring and safe environment, so I will have the chance to grow in many ways. It will be an exciting and life-changing opportunity that will help me make a positive impact on my life and the lives of others. _____________________
To join: To become a part of something or take part in an activity.
Skills: Abilities or talents that help you do something well.
To grow: To become better or improve over time.
To achieve: To reach or complete something you have worked for.
Education: Learning new things, usually at school or through studying.
Opportunities: Chances to do something good or reach a goal.
Life skills: Things you learn that help you in everyday life, like solving problems or talking to people.
Leadership: The ability to guide or lead others.
Experience: Something you do or learn about, which helps you grow or understand better.
Confidence: Believing in yourself and your abilities.
Support: Help or care from others when you need it.
To care: To feel concern or love for someone or something.
Environment: The place or surroundings where you live or work.
Exciting: Something that makes you feel happy or full of energy because it’s fun or new.
Impact: The effect or result something has on people or things.
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Test your vocabulary, one answer may be correct:
What does „to join“ mean? a) To leave b) To become part of something c) To watch something d) To stop doing something
2. Which of these is a skill?
a) Dreaming b) Playing the piano c) Walking d) Sleeping
3. What does „to grow“ mean?
a) To get bigger or better b) To go to sleep c) To eat food d) To feel sad
4. What does „to achieve“ mean?
a) To fail at something b) To finish something you worked for c) To ignore your goals d) To start something new
5. What is „education“?
a) A fun game b) Learning new things c) Sleeping at school d) Doing your homework
6. What is an „opportunity“?
a) A chance to do something b) A reason to sleep c) A time to relax d) A time to play
7. What does „leadership“ mean?
a) Helping others b) Watching people c) Leading or guiding others d) Being the boss of everyone
8. What does „confidence“ mean?
a) Being afraid b) Believing in yourself c) Asking for help d) Not talking to anyone
9. What is an „impact“?
a) A small effect or result b) A time to rest c) A big change or influence d) Something that happens by accident _____________________ Answers:
What is an „impact“? — c) A big change or influence
What does „to join“ mean? — b) To become part of something
Which of these is a skill? — b) Playing the piano
What does „to grow“ mean? — a) To get bigger or better
What does „to achieve“ mean? — b) To finish something you worked for
What is „education“? — b) Learning new things
What is an „opportunity“? — a) A chance to do something
What does „leadership“ mean? — c) Leading or guiding others
What does „confidence“ mean? — b) Believing in yourself
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Multiple choice – one answer correct:
What does she want to do? — a) Join the Shinta Mani Foundation class b) Go on vacation c) Learn to cook
What will the class help her do? — a) Sleep more b) Grow and learn c) Watch TV
What is the Foundation for? — a) Playing games b) Helping young people c) Building houses
What can she get from joining the class? — a) Free tickets b) A car c) A good education
What skill can she learn? — a) Watching movies b) Leadership c) Sleeping
What will the class help her feel? — a) Nervous b) Tired c) Confident
What will joining the class give her? — a) Life skills b) A holiday c) A pet
Where does the Foundation help students grow? — a) In a park b) At home c) In a caring environment
What can she do after learning? — a) Sleep all day b) Achieve her dreams c) Go shopping
What kind of opportunity is the class? — a) Difficult b) Exciting c) Boring
Who benefits from the Foundation? — a) Young people b) Teachers only c) Animals
What will joining the class help her do in life? — a) Watch TV b) Make a positive impact c) Play video games
What skill is NOT mentioned in the text? — a) Teamwork b) Cooking c) Leadership
What does education give her? — a) Knowledge b) Free time c) A pet
Why is the class life-changing? — a) It helps her grow b) It gives her money c) It lets her sleep
How does the Foundation support students? — a) In a noisy place b) In a busy city c) In a safe environment
What does she want to do? — a) Join the Shinta Mani Foundation class
What will the class help her do? — b) Grow and learn
What is the Foundation for? — b) Helping young people
What can she get from joining the class? — c) A good education
What skill can she learn? — b) Leadership
What will the class help her feel? — c) Confident
What will joining the class give her? — a) Life skills
Where does the Foundation help students grow? — c) In a caring environment
What can she do after learning? — b) Achieve her dreams
What kind of opportunity is the class? — b) Exciting
Who benefits from the Foundation? — a) Young people
What will joining the class help her do in life? — b) Make a positive impact
What skill is NOT mentioned in the text? — b) Cooking
What does education give her? — a) Knowledge
Why is the class life-changing? — a) It helps her grow
How does the Foundation support students? — c) In a safe environment
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Test your vocabulary, find the word defined below in the text:
_____________ The effect something has on people or things.
_____________ To become a part of a group or activity.
_____________Things you can do well, like reading, writing, or playing sports.
_____________ To become better or more mature over time.
_____________ To succeed in doing something you worked for.
_____________ Learning new things, especially in school.
_____________ Chances to do something good or improve yourself.
_____________ Working together with other people to reach a goal.
_____________ The ability to guide or help others.
_____________ Believing in yourself and your abilities. ——————————- Answers:
The effect something has on people or things. — impact
To become a part of a group or activity. — join
Things you can do well, like reading, writing, or playing sports. — skills
To become better or more mature over time. — grow
To succeed in doing something you worked for. — achieve
Learning new things, especially in school. — education
Chances to do something good or improve yourself. — opportunity
Working together with other people to reach a goal. — teamwork
The ability to guide or help others. — leadership
Believing in yourself and your abilities. — confidence
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True or false:
She wants to join the Shinta Mani Foundation class.
The class helps students grow and learn.
The Foundation gives students free pets.
The class will help her feel confident.
She will not meet new people in the class.
The class helps students achieve their dreams.
The Foundation provides a safe and caring place.
The class teaches students to sleep all day.
The Foundation is for young people.
Education from the class can help her in the future.
The class is an exciting opportunity.
The Foundation only helps adults.
Students can learn teamwork and leadership.
Joining the class will make her life worse.
The class helps students make a positive impact.
The class focuses only on games.
True: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15
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Yes, or no? If no, then give the correct answer:
Does she want to join the Shinta Mani Foundation class? YOU: Yes, she does.
Do students in the class learn teamwork? ____________________________
Does the Foundation help adults only? YOU: No, it doesn’t. It helps young people.
Do students get free pets in the class? ____________________________
Does the class help students feel confident? ____________________________
Do students learn leadership in the class? ____________________________
Does the Foundation provide a safe and caring environment? ____________________________
Do students ignore their dreams in the class? ____________________________
Does education in the class open doors to better jobs? ____________________________
Do students meet new people in the class? ____________________________
Does the class make students tired all the time? ____________________________
Do students make a positive impact on their life and others? ____________________________
Does the class focus only on games? ____________________________
Do students grow and achieve their dreams in the class? ____________________________
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Answers:
Does she want to join the Shinta Mani Foundation class? — Yes, she does
Do students in the class learn teamwork? — Yes, they do
Does the Foundation help adults only? — No, it doesn’t; it helps young people
Do students get free pets in the class? — No, they don’t; they don’t get pets
Does the class help students feel confident? — Yes, it does.
Do students learn leadership in the class? — Yes, they do
Does the Foundation provide a safe and caring environment? — Yes, it does
Do students ignore their dreams in the class? — No, they don’t; they achieve their dreams
Does education in the class open doors to better jobs? — Yes, it does
Do students meet new people in the class? — Yes, they do
Does the class make students tired all the time? — No, it doesn’t; it helps them grow
Do students make a positive impact on their life and others? — Yes, they do
Does the class focus only on games? — No, it doesn’t; it helps students grow and achieve their dreams
Do students grow and achieve their dreams in the class? — Yes, they do
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Match word to defintion:
Words:
To join
Skills
To grow
To achieve
Education
Opportunities
Life skills
Leadership
Experience
Confidence
Support
To care
Environment
Exciting
Impact
Definitions:
a) The effect something has on people or things b) The ability to lead or guide others c) To get bigger or better d) Believing in yourself e) Something fun or makes you happy f) Things you learn to help in daily life g) The place where you live or work h) To finish something you worked for i) Learning new things j) Things you are good at k) Feeling love or concern for someone l) Help from others m) Something you do or learn from n) To become part of a group or activity o) A chance to do something
Sophea loves going to school because she knows education is very important. Sophea’s favorite subject is English. She works very hard to learn it every day.
Sophea loves going to school because she knows education is very important. Sophea’s favorite subject is English. She works very hard to learn it every day.
Sophea understands that speaking English can help her in the future. It is an international language, and many people around the world use it to communicate. If Sophea speaks English well, she can get a good job when she grows up. She might work in tourism, in a big company, or even travel to other countries.
English also helps Sophea learn more about the world. She can read books, watch videos, and talk to people from different countries. She dreams of making friends from many places.
Sophea’s teacher encourages her and says, “If you work hard, you can do it!” Sophea believes this and practices English every day with a big smile. ##################
Vocabulary:
revised version – a new or corrected version of something
education – learning at school or from books
to be important – to matter a lot
a favorite subject – the class you like the most
to work hard – to try a lot and do your best
to understand – to know the meaning of something
the future – the time that comes after now
a language – the way people speak and write (like English or Spanish)
to communicate – to talk or share ideas with others
to grow up – to become an adult
she might work – she may have a job
to travel to a country / countries – to go to a place or many places far away
to dream – to think about what you want in your life
to make friends – to find people to like and play or talk with
to encourage – to give hope or support to someone
to believe – to think something is true
to practise – to do something many times to get better
a big smile – a happy face with a wide mouth
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Multiple-choice, one answer correct:
What is a revised version? a) a picture b) a new or corrected version c) a very old book
What is education? a) watching TV b) playing games c) learning at school or from books
What does it mean to be important? a) to matter a lot b) to be quiet c) to be small
What is a favorite subject? a) the food you like b) the class you like the most c) the teacher you like
What does to work hard mean? a) to eat a lot b) to try a lot and do your best c) to sleep all day
What does to understand mean? a) to draw a picture b) to play outside c) to know the meaning of something
What is the future? a) the time that is today b) the time that comes after now c) the time that is past
What is a language? a) a type of animal b) a type of food c) the way people speak and write
What does to communicate mean? a) to run fast b) to talk or share ideas with others c) to sleep
What does to grow up mean? a) to eat more food b) to read a book c) to become an adult
What does she might work mean? a) she may have a job b) she is sleeping c) she is cooking
What does to travel to a country / countries mean? a) to stay at home b) to go to a place or many places far away c) to play in the park
What does to dream mean? a) to clean your room b) to write a letter c) to think about what you want in your life
What does to make friends mean? a) to sleep alone b) to eat with family c) to find people to like and play or talk with
What does to encourage mean? a) to cry b) to give hope or support to someone c) to run very fast
What does to believe mean? a) to play a game b) to draw a picture c) to think something is true
What does to practise mean? a) to eat dinner b) to sleep c) to do something many times to get better
What is a big smile? a) a happy face with a wide mouth b) a sad face c) a small drawing
Sophea loves school. She says learning is very important. It helps people know more and do good __________.
At school, Sophea learns to read, write, and __________. She likes books because they tell new stories and ideas. Sophea thinks learning is like growing a __________.
She wants to be a teacher one day. She wants to help __________ learn. Sophea believes learning can make her family and village better.
Her parents tell her to keep learning. Sophea feels happy when she learns something new. She says to her brother Ben, that learning is fun, that he will like __________, too.
Sophea smiles. She knows __________ will help her do great things.
FILL IN:
school, things, tree , children, learning, count
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Vocabulary
to be important → to be needed or to matter
to do good things → to help people, to be kind
to read → to look at words and understand them
to write → to put words or letters on paper
to count → to say numbers in order (1, 2, 3 …)
to grow a tree → to make a tree big with time and care
a teacher → a person who helps children learn
to believe → to think something is true
to make somebody better → to help someone improve or feel good
to keep learning → to study again and again, not stop
to be fun → to make people happy, to enjoy
to like school → to be happy to go to school
to smile → to make a happy face with your mouth
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Complete version:
Sophea loves school. She says learning is very important. It helps people know more and do good things.
At school, Sophea learns to read, write, and count. She likes books because they tell new stories and ideas. Sophea thinks learning is like growing a tree.
She wants to be a teacher one day. She wants to help children learn. Sophea believes learning can make her family and village better.
Her parents tell her to keep learning. Sophea feels happy when she learns something new. She says to her brother Ben, that learning is fun, that he will like school, too.
Sophea smiles. She knows learning will help her do great things.
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Find the word, match definition and word
to smile – to count – to write – teacher – to read – to be fun – to keep learning – to believe – to make somebody better – to grow a tree – to do good things – to be important – to like school
To matter, to be needed. → __________
To help people, to be kind. → __________
To look at words and understand them. → __________
To put words or letters on paper. → __________
To say numbers in order (1, 2, 3 …). → __________
To make a tree big with time and care. → __________
A person who helps children learn. → __________
To think something is true. → __________
To help someone improve or feel good. → __________
To study again and again, not stop. → __________
To make people happy, to enjoy. → __________
To be happy to go to school. → __________
To make a happy face with your mouth. → __________
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Answers:
To matter, to be needed. → to be important
To help people, to be kind. → to do good things
To look at words and understand them. → to read
To put words or letters on paper. → to write
To say numbers in order (1, 2, 3 …). → to count
To make a tree big with time and care. → to grow a tree
A person who helps children learn. → a teacher
To think something is true. → to believe
To help someone improve or feel good. → to make somebody better
To study again and again, not stop. → to keep learning
To make people happy, to enjoy. → to be fun
To be happy to go to school. → to like school
To make a happy face with your mouth. → to smile
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True or False?
Sophea loves school. → ______
She thinks learning is not important. → ______
At school, Sophea learns to read, write, and swim. → ______
She says books tell new stories and ideas. → ______
Sophea thinks learning is like growing a tree. → ______
She wants to be a doctor one day. → ______
She wants to help children learn. → ______
Sophea thinks learning can make her family and village better. → ______
Her parents tell her to stop learning. → ______
She feels happy when she learns something new. → ______
She tells her brother Ben that learning is boring. → ______
She says Ben will like school too. → ______
Sophea cries when she learns something new. → ______
Sophea smiles. → ______
She knows learning will help her do great things. → _____ ———————————–
True: 1,4,5,7,8,10,12,14,15
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Multiple choice, one answer correct:
What does Sophea love? a) School b) Books c) Playing outside
What does Sophea learn at school? a) To cook b) To read, write, and count c) To swim
Why does Sophea like books? a) They are heavy b) They make noise c) They tell new stories and ideas
What does Sophea think learning is like? a) Growing a tree b) Singing a song c) Running fast
What does Sophea want to be one day? a) A singer b) A doctor c) A teacher
Who does Sophea want to help? a) Children b) Her friends only c) Her parents
What can learning do for her family and village? a) Make them rich b) Make them angry c) Make them better
What do her parents tell her? a) Stop learning b) Keep learning c) Sleep more
How does Sophea feel when she learns something new? a) Angry b) Happy c) Sad
What does Sophea tell her brother Ben? a) Learning is fun b) Learning is hard c) Learning is boring
What will Ben like, Sophea says? a) Sleeping b) Playing games c) School
What does Sophea know learning will do? a) Make her tired b) Make her angry c) Help her do great things
Sophea is a young girl. She is 10 years old. She lives with her family.
Her family is small but happy. Sophea has a mother, a father, and a little brother. Her mother’s name is Anna. Anna is kind and loves to cook. Her father’s name is Tom. Tom is strong and works hard.
Sophea’s little brother is Ben. Ben is 4 years old. He is funny and loves to play with toys. Sophea and Ben like to laugh together.
Sophea loves her family. They love her too. They are always happy when they are together. __________________________________ Vocabulary:
young – not old; a child or little person
a small family – a family with few people
a mother – a woman who has children
a father – a man who has children
a brother – a boy who has the same parents as you
to be kind – to be nice and help people
to cook – to make food
to be strong – to have a strong body; not weak
to work hard – to do a lot of work and try your best
to be funny – to make people laugh
a toy – something children play with
to laugh – to make a happy sound; smile and make sound
to be together – to be with other people; not alone
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Multiple-choice exercise, one answer correct:
What does young mean? A) not old B) very big C) a lot of toys
What is a mother? A) a man who has children B) a woman who has children C) a child
What is a father? A) a woman who has children B) a man who has children C) a toy
What is a brother? A) a girl in your family B) a boy who has the same parents as you C) a happy sound
What is a small family? A) a family with many people B) a strong person C) a family with few people
What does it mean to be kind? A) to be funny B) to cook food C) to be nice and help people
What does to cook mean? A) to eat B) to make food C) to play
What does it mean to be strong? A) to be weak B) to be small C) to have a strong body; not weak
What does to work hard mean? A) to sleep B) to do a lot of work and try your best C) to laugh
What does to be funny mean? A) to be kind B) to cook C) to make people laugh
What is a toy? A) to laugh B) a strong person C) something children play with
What does to laugh mean? A) to be with other people B) to make a happy sound; smile and make sound C) to cook
What does to be together mean? A) to be alone B) to work hard C) to be with other people; not alone
What is a brother? A) a boy who has the same parents as you B) a man who has children C) a happy sound
What is a mother? A) a woman who has children B) a toy C) a child
My name is Sochea. I was an excellent manager in a five-star hotel in Cambodia. I retired in May 2025. Looking back, I remember my career and how important teamwork was.
In the hotel, many people worked together every day. The reception, housekeeping, restaurant, and maintenance teams all had different jobs, but we needed to cooperate to make guests happy. Good teamwork was very important.
At the reception, staff welcomed guests, gave information, and answered questions. But the reception team could not work alone. When a guest checked in, the room had to be clean. Housekeeping did this job. If housekeeping did not finish on time, the guest had to wait, and this was not good service.
The restaurant team also had an important role. They prepared meals for the guests. When they worked well, guests enjoyed their food and felt comfortable. Sometimes the restaurant and reception teams had to communicate, for example, when a guest asked for breakfast in the room.
Maintenance was another important team. They fixed problems, like broken lights or air conditioners. Without them, the hotel did not run smoothly.
I learned that good teamwork meant respect, clear communication, and helping each other. When everybody worked together, guests were happy, and the hotel was successful. I feel proud that I led such a team.
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Verbs, infinitive and past simple forms:
to be (was/[=slash] were) : to exist or to have a state or condition to have (had) : to own, possess, or experience to retire (retired) : to stop working after a career to look (looked) : to think about or examine to remember (remembered) : to have a memory of something to work (worked) : to perform tasks or a job to cooperate (cooperated) : to work together with others to make (made) : to create or cause something to welcome (welcomed) : to greet someone in a friendly way to give (gave) : to provide something to someone to answer (answered) : to reply to a question to check in (checked in) : to register upon arrival at a hotel to finish (finished) : to complete something to wait (waited) : to stay until something happens to prepare (prepared) : to make ready to enjoy (enjoyed) : to feel pleasure from something to feel (felt) : to experience an emotion or sensation to communicate (communicated) : to exchange information to ask (asked) : to request information to fix (fixed) : to repair something to run (ran) : to operate or function to learn (learned) : to gain knowledge or understanding to help (helped) : to assist someone
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Fill in the blanks – past simple
I ________ (be) an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
I ________ (have) many responsibilities every day.
The receptionist ________ (give) information to the guests.
Housekeeping ________ (come) early to clean the rooms.
Some guests ________ (take) breakfast in their rooms.
The restaurant staff ________ (make) breakfast and lunch for the guests.
Sometimes the maintenance team ________ (find) broken lights in the rooms.
I ________ (learn) that teamwork was very important.
The guests ________ (feel) happy when all teams worked together.
I ________ (leave) the hotel after many years of work.
The staff ________ (work) very hard every day.
Housekeeping ________ (finish) the cleaning on time.
I ________ (look) back and remember many moments.
The teams ________ (help) each other during busy days.
Everyone ________ (communicate) to make guests happy.
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Full version:
I was an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
I had many responsibilities every day.
The receptionist gave information to the guests.
Housekeeping came early to clean the rooms.
Some guests took breakfast in their rooms.
The restaurant staff made breakfast and lunch for the guests.
Sometimes the maintenance team found broken lights in the rooms.
I learned that teamwork was very important.
The guests felt happy when all teams worked together.
I left the hotel after many years of work.
The staff worked very hard every day.
Housekeeping finished the cleaning on time.
I looked back and remembered many moments.
The teams helped each other during busy days.
Everyone communicated to make guests happy.
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Make the following sentences negative:
I was an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
I had many responsibilities every day.
The receptionist gave information to the guests.
Housekeeping came early to clean the rooms.
Some guests took breakfast in their rooms.
The restaurant staff made breakfast and lunch for the guests.
Sometimes the maintenance team found broken lights in the rooms.
I learned that teamwork was very important.
The guests felt happy when all teams worked together.
I left the hotel after many years of work.
The staff worked very hard every day.
Housekeeping finished the cleaning on time.
I looked back and remembered many moments.
The teams helped each other during busy days.
Everyone communicated to make guests happy.
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Correct version:
I was not an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
I did not have many responsibilities every day.
The receptionist did not give information to the guests.
Housekeeping did not come early to clean the rooms.
Some guests did not take breakfast in their rooms.
The restaurant staff did not make breakfast and lunch for the guests.
Sometimes the maintenance team did not find broken lights in the rooms.
I did not learn that teamwork was very important.
The guests did not feel happy when all teams worked together.
I did not leave the hotel after many years of work.
The staff did not work very hard every day.
Housekeeping did not finish the cleaning on time.
I did not look back and remember many moments.
The teams did not help each other during busy days.
Everyone did not communicate to make guests happy.
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Turn the following statements into questions:
I was an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
I had many responsibilities every day.
The receptionist gave information to the guests.
Housekeeping came early to clean the rooms.
Some guests took breakfast in their rooms.
The restaurant staff made breakfast and lunch for the guests.
Sometimes the maintenance team found broken lights in the rooms.
I learned that teamwork was very important.
The guests felt happy when all teams worked together.
I left the hotel after many years of work.
The staff worked very hard every day.
Housekeeping finished the cleaning on time.
I looked back and remembered many moments.
The teams helped each other during busy days.
Everyone communicated to make guests happy.
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Correct version:
Was I an excellent manager in a five-star hotel?
Did I have many responsibilities every day?
Did the receptionist give information to the guests?
Did housekeeping come early to clean the rooms?
Did some guests take breakfast in their rooms?
Did the restaurant staff make breakfast and lunch for the guests?
Did the maintenance team find broken lights in the rooms?
Did I learn that teamwork was very important?
Did the guests feel happy when all teams worked together?
Did I leave the hotel after many years of work?
Did the staff work very hard every day?
Did housekeeping finish the cleaning on time?
Did I look back and remember many moments?
Did the teams help each other during busy days?
Did everyone communicate to make guests happy?
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Yes, she/they did! or No, she/they didn’t.
Did the maintenance team paint the walls? – No, they didn’t, the maintenance team fixed broken lights.
Did the receptionist welcome the guests? – Yes, they did.
Did Sochea work in a school?
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Did housekeeping clean the rooms on time?
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Did the restaurant staff serve breakfast in the rooms?
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Did the restaurant staff clean the windows?
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Did Sochea retire in May 2025?
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Did the guests feel happy when all teams worked together?
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Did Sochea forget about teamwork?
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Did the teams help each other during busy days?
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Did the staff work very hard every day?
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Did housekeeping ignore the rooms?
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Did the maintenance team fix broken lights?
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Did Sochea learn that teamwork was very important?
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Did Sochea work in a five-star hotel?
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Did the restaurant staff prepare breakfast?
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Did the receptionist cook the meals?
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Did the maintenance team paint the walls?
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Correct version:
Did the maintenance team paint the walls? – No, they didn’t, the maintenance team fixed broken lights.
Did the receptionist welcome the guests? – Yes, they did.
Did Sochea work in a school? – No, she didn’t, she worked in a five-star hotel.
Did housekeeping clean the rooms on time? – Yes, they did.
Did the restaurant staff serve breakfast in the rooms? – Yes, they did.
Did the restaurant staff clean the windows? – No, they didn’t, the restaurant staff prepared breakfast and lunch.
Did Sochea retire in May 2025? – Yes, she did.
Did the guests feel happy when all teams worked together? – Yes, they did.
Did Sochea forget about teamwork? – No, she didn’t, she learned that teamwork was very important.
Did the teams help each other during busy days? – Yes, they did.
Did the staff work very hard every day? – Yes, they did.
Did housekeeping ignore the rooms? – No, they didn’t, housekeeping cleaned the rooms on time.
Did the maintenance team fix broken lights? – Yes, they did.
Did Sochea learn that teamwork was very important? – Yes, she did.
Did Sochea work in a five-star hotel? – Yes, she did.
Did the restaurant staff prepare breakfast? – Yes, they did.
Did the receptionist cook the meals? – No, they didn’t, the receptionist gave information and answered questions.
Did the maintenance team paint the walls? – No, they didn’t, the maintenance team fixed broken lights.
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Interview with Sochea – fill in
welcomed – broken lights – retired – worked – a lot – teamwork – was – helped – star – prepared – did – very
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1. Interviewer: Where did you work? Sochea: I worked in a five-__________ hotel in Cambodia.
2. Interviewer: When did you retire? Sochea: I __________ in May 2025.
3. Interviewer: What job did you do in the hotel? Sochea: I __________ the manager of the hotel.
4. Interviewer: Did you work every day? Sochea: Yes, I worked __________ every day.
5. Interviewer: Who worked at the reception? Sochea: The reception staff __________ the guests and answered questions.
6. Interviewer: Did housekeeping clean the rooms on time? Sochea: Yes, they __________.
7. Interviewer: What did the restaurant staff do? Sochea: They __________ breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
8. Interviewer: Did the maintenance team fix problems? Sochea: Yes, they fixed __________ and air conditioners.
9. Interviewer: Was teamwork important in the hotel? Sochea: Yes, teamwork was __________ important.
10. Interviewer: Did the teams help each other? Sochea: Yes, they __________each other every day.
11. Interviewer: Did guests enjoy their stay? Sochea: Yes, they felt happy when all teams __________ together.
12. Interviewer: What did you learn from your career? Sochea: I learned that good __________ and communication are very important. ————————————–
Correct version:
1. Interviewer: Where did you work? Sochea: I worked in a five-star hotel in Cambodia.
2. Interviewer: When did you retire? Sochea: I retired in May 2025.
3. Interviewer: What job did you do in the hotel? Sochea: I was the manager of the hotel.
4. Interviewer: Did you work every day? Sochea: Yes, I worked every day.
5. Interviewer: Who worked at the reception? Sochea: The reception staff welcomed the guests and answered questions.
6. Interviewer: Did housekeeping clean the rooms on time? Sochea: Yes, they did.
7. Interviewer: What did the restaurant staff do? Sochea: They prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
8. Interviewer: Did the maintenance team fix problems? Sochea: Yes, they fixed broken lights and air conditioners.
9. Interviewer: Was teamwork important in the hotel? Sochea: Yes, teamwork was very important.
10. Interviewer: Did the teams help each other? Sochea: Yes, they helped each other every day.
11. Interviewer: Did guests enjoy their stay? Sochea: Yes, they felt happy when all teams worked together.
12. Interviewer: What did you learn from your career? Sochea: I learned that good teamwork and communication are very important.
-how working together makes guests happy and the hotel successful
In a hotel, many people work together every day. The reception, housekeeping, restaurant, and maintenance teams all have different jobs, but they must cooperate to make guests happy. Good teamwork is very important.
At the reception, staff welcome the guests, give information, and answer questions. But the receptionist cannot work alone. When a guest checks in, the room must already be clean. That is the job of housekeeping. If the housekeeping team does not finish on time, the guest will have to wait, and this is not good service.
The restaurant team also plays a big part. They prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If they work well, guests enjoy the food and feel comfortable. Sometimes the restaurant and reception must communicate, for example, when a guest asks for breakfast in the room.
Maintenance is another important team. They fix problems, like a broken light or an air conditioner that does not work. Without them, the hotel cannot run smoothly.
Good teamwork means respect, clear communication, and helping each other. When everybody works together, guests are happy, and the hotel is successful.
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Vocabulary:
to be successful (was/(=slash) were successful): to do a good job, to have good results
reception (hotel): the front desk where guests check in and ask questions
housekeeping: the hotel team that cleans rooms
maintenance (hotel): the team that repairs things in the hotel
to cooperate (cooperated): to work together with other people
staff: all the people who work in a hotel
to welcome guests (welcomed): to say hello and be friendly when guests arrive
to finish on time (finished): to complete a job before the deadline
to play a big part (played): to be very important in something
to prepare breakfast (prepared): to make the food in the morning
to enjoy food (enjoyed): to like the taste of the food
to feel comfortable (felt): to be relaxed and happy
to communicate (communicated): to talk and give information to each other
to fix problems (fixed): to repair something that is broken
a broken light: a lamp that does not work
to run smoothly (ran): to work well, without problems
to mean (meant): to show or explain the idea of something
respect: to be polite and show that you value other people
clear communication: easy and simple information that everyone can understand
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Multiple-choice test, one answer correct:
Soundfile 1-17 only:
1. To be successful means… A) to start a new job B) to try but not finish C) to do something well and get good results
2. Reception in a hotel is… A) the front desk where guests check in B) the swimming pool C) the place where the food is cooked
3. Housekeeping is… A) the people who drive the buses B) the people who clean the rooms C) the people who work in the bank
4. Maintenance in a hotel is… A) the team that serves drinks B) the team that cooks breakfast C) the team that repairs things
5. To cooperate means… A) to work together with other people B) to shout at other people C) to leave the team
6. Staff means… A) the guests who stay in the hotel B) the furniture in the hotel C) all the people who work in the hotel
7. To welcome guests means… A) to say hello and be friendly B) to ask the guest to leave C) to clean the guest’s clothes
8. To finish on time means… A) to leave the work for tomorrow B) to complete the work before the deadline C) to never do the work
9. To play a big part means… A) to be very important in something B) to play music in a band C) to watch a football game
10. To prepare breakfast means… A) to eat breakfast in a café B) to buy fruit in the market C) to make the morning meal
11. To enjoy food means… A) to like the food B) to not eat the food C) to throw the food away
12. To feel comfortable means… A) to be relaxed and happy B) to be very tired and angry C) to feel hungry
13. To communicate means… A) to sleep in a hotel room B) to walk in the city C) to talk and share information
14. To fix problems means… A) to repair something that is broken B) to make more problems C) to ask someone else to do it
15. A broken light is… A) a very bright light B) a lamp that does not work C) a new light in the shop
16. To run smoothly means… A) to run very fast B) to close the hotel C) to work well, without problems
17. To mean is… A) to sing a song B) to explain an idea or word C) to clean the floor
18. Respect means… A) to be polite and value other people B) to laugh at other people C) to forget about other people
19. Clear communication is… A) talking very fast so nobody understands B) not giving any information C) easy and simple information that everyone understands
To be successful means to do something well and get good results.
Reception in a hotel is the front desk where guests check in.
Housekeeping is the team of people who clean the rooms in a hotel.
Maintenance in a hotel is the team that repairs things that are broken.
To cooperate means to work together with other people.
Staff means all the people who work in the hotel.
To welcome guests means to say hello and be friendly when they arrive.
To finish on time means to complete the work before the deadline.
To play a big part means to be very important in something.
To prepare breakfast means to make the food in the morning for guests.
To enjoy food means to like the taste of the food.
To feel comfortable means to be relaxed and happy.
To communicate means to talk and share information with other people.
To fix problems means to repair something that is broken.
A broken light is a lamp that does not work.
To run smoothly means that everything works well without problems.
To mean is to show or explain the idea of something.
Respect means to be polite and value other people.
Clear communication is easy and simple information that everyone can understand.
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Match each word or phrase with the correct definition
Words/Phrases
to be successful
reception (hotel)
housekeeping
maintenance (hotel)
to cooperate
staff
to welcome guests
to finish on time
to play a big part
to prepare breakfast
to enjoy food
to feel comfortable
to communicate
to fix problems
a broken light
to run smoothly
to mean
respect
clear communication
Definitions
A. to like the taste of the food B. the front desk where guests check in C. easy and simple information that everyone can understand D. to repair something that is broken E. the people who clean the rooms in a hotel F. a lamp that does not work G. to do something well, to have good results H. to show or explain the idea of something I. to make the morning meal for guests J. to be very important in something K. to be relaxed and happy L. all the people who work in the hotel M. to work together with other people N. to say hello and be friendly when guests arrive O. to complete a job before the deadline P. to talk and share information with other people Q. to be polite and value other people R. the team that repairs things in the hotel S. everything works well without problems
-see old statues, art, and learn about Cambodia’s history
You work at the front desk of a five star hotel in Siem Reap. A guest approaches you and asks for information on the National Museum in Siem Reap; his question: is it wort going there?
Voice 1:
Voice 2:
Voice 3:
The National Museum in Siem Reap is a very interesting place to visit. It is not very big, so you can see everything in one or two hours. The museum has many beautiful sculptures, statues, and objects from Cambodia’s past. Most of them are from the Angkor period, which is very famous.
When you visit the museum, you can learn a lot about Khmer history and culture. You can see how people lived a long time ago and how they built the temples. There are also information signs and guides, so it is easy to understand the exhibits. The museum is clean and quiet, and it is not very crowded, so it is easy to walk around and enjoy everything.
Visiting the National Museum is a good choice if you want to understand more about Cambodia before going to the temples. You can see art, statues, and old objects that show the life of Cambodian people in the past. It is also a nice place to take photos and remember your visit.
In my opinion, if you like history, art, and culture, the National Museum in Siem Reap is definitely worth visiting. It helps you know more about Cambodia and makes your trip more interesting.
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Vocabulary:
front desk – the place in a hotel where guests ask questions and get help
to approach – to go near someone or something
to be worth – to be good enough to spend time or money on
a sculpture – a piece of art made from stone, metal, or wood
a statue – a sculpture of a person or animal
an object – a thing you can see or touch
cambodia’s past – the history of Cambodia
a period (of time) – a length of time
to be famous – to be well known by many people
culture – the way people live, their traditions, and art
an information sign – a sign that gives facts or details
a guide – a person who explains things to visitors
an exhibit – something shown in a museum
to be clean – to be free of dirt
to be quiet – to have little or no noise
to be crowded – to have many people in one place
to enjoy – to feel happy or pleased with something
art – things people make to show beauty or feelings, like paintings or sculptures
the past – time that has already happened
to remember – to keep information or experiences in your mind
in my opinion – what you think or feel about something
definitely – certainly; without any doubt
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Multiple-choice, one answer correct:
Listen: 1-21
1. Where do guests go in a hotel to ask questions and get help? a) front desk b) a guide c) an exhibit
2. What does it mean to go near someone or something? a) to be famous b) to enjoy c) to approach
3. Which word means to be good enough to spend time or money on? a) to remember b) to be worth c) an object
4. A piece of art made from stone, metal, or wood is called: a) a guide b) a sculpture c) art
5. A sculpture of a person or an animal is called: a) a statue b) an exhibit c) a period
6. A thing you can see or touch is called: a) culture b) an object c) an information sign
7. The history of Cambodia is called: a) Cambodia’s past b) the past c) a period
8. A length of time is called: a) in my opinion b) culture c) a period
9. To be well known by many people means: a) to enjoy b) to be famous c) definitely
10. The way people live, their traditions, and art is called: a) art b) culture c) a guide
11. A sign that gives facts or details is called: a) an exhibit b) a statue c) an information sign
12. A person who explains things to visitors is called: a) a guide b) to be worth c) an object
13. Something shown in a museum is called: a) an exhibit b) to remember c) art
14. To be free of dirt means: a) to enjoy b) to be clean c) to be crowded
15. To have little or no noise means: a) to be quiet b) to be famous c) definitely
16. To have many people in one place means: a) a period b) in my opinion c) to be crowded
17. To feel happy or pleased with something is: a) to enjoy b) to approach c) to remember
18. Things people make to show beauty or feelings are called: a) art b) culture c) an object
19. Time that has already happened is called: a) a period b) Cambodia’s past c) the past
20. To keep information or experiences in your mind is: a) to be worth b) in my opinion c) to be worth
21. The phrase “what you think or feel about something” is: a) in my opinion b) to enjoy c) definitely
22. Certainly; without any doubt means: a) to be famous b) a guide c) definitely ____________________
Match the words to the correct definitions, part 1:
Words:
front desk
to approach
to be worth
a sculpture
a statue
an object
Cambodia’s past
a period (of time)
to be famous
culture
an information sign
Definitions:
a) The way people live, their traditions, and art b) A thing you can see or touch c) The history of Cambodia d) To be well known by many people e) A piece of art made from stone, metal, or wood f) The place in a hotel where guests ask questions and get help g) A sign that gives facts or details h) A sculpture of a person or an animal i) To go near someone or something j) A length of time k) To be good enough to spend time or money on
Match the words to the correct definitions, part 2:
Words: 12. a guide 13. an exhibit 14. to be clean 15. to be quiet 16. to be crowded 17. to enjoy 18. art 19. the past 20. to remember 21. in my opinion 22. definitely
Definitions: a) To feel happy or pleased with something b) Things people make to show beauty or feelings, like paintings or sculptures c) Time that has already happened d) Certainly; without any doubt e) A person who explains things to visitors f) To keep information or experiences in your mind g) Something shown in a museum h) To have little or no noise i) To have many people in one place j) What you think or feel about something k) To be free of dirt
Most objects in the museum are from the Angkor period.
Visitors can learn about Cambodian culture.
The museum is not very big.
There are guides to help visitors.
There are also information signs with details.
Visitors can see many beautiful sculptures.
The museum has many exhibits.
The museum shows how people lived in the past.
The museum is usually clean and quiet.
You can explore the museum in 1–2 hours.
The museum helps visitors understand Cambodia before visiting the temples.
Visitors can take photos in the museum.
The museum is not for people who like only ancient art.
Many tourists enjoy the museum because it is easy to read the signs.
The museum is interesting for people who like history.
The museum has many objects from Cambodian history.
Visitors can learn about Cambodian paintings and traditions.
The museum is often crowded in the morning.
A guide can help visitors touch the exhibits.
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Fill in, words below:
information signs – culture – past – objects – visiting – exhibits – clean -enjoy
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The National Museum is in Siem Reap. It shows many __________ from Cambodia’s past, mostly from the Angkor period. Visitors can see sculptures, statues, and other __________. The museum is __________, quiet, and not very big. Guides and __________ help visitors understand the objects. Many tourists __________ visiting because it is easy to explore in one or two hours. The museum helps people learn about Cambodian __________ and history before visiting temples. In my opinion, it is interesting for everyone who likes art, history, and learning about the __________. Definitely worth __________.
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Complete version:
The National Museum is in Siem Reap. It shows many objects from Cambodia’s past, mostly from the Angkor period. Visitors can see sculptures, statues, and other exhibits. The museum is clean, quiet, and not very big. Guides and information signs help visitors understand the objects. Many tourists enjoy visiting because it is easy to explore in one or two hours. The museum helps people learn about Cambodian culture and history before visiting temples. In my opinion, it is interesting for everyone who likes art, history, and learning about the past. Definitely worth visiting.
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Coversation between guest and staff at front desk (A2) – fill in:
statues – history – center – worth – hours – quiet – visitors – every – understand
1. Guest: What is the National Museum? Staff: It is a museum in Siem Reap.
2. Guest: Where is the museum? Staff: It is in the city __________.
3. Guest: How long does it take to visit? Staff: It takes one or two __________.
4. Guest: Why do people visit the museum? Staff: They visit to learn about Cambodian culture and __________.
5. Guest: Who helps visitors in the museum? Staff: Guides help __________.
6. Guest: What can I see there? Staff: You can see sculptures, __________, and other objects.
7. Guest: Is the museum big? Staff: No, it is not very big..
8. Guest: Is the museum clean? Staff: Yes, it is clean and __________.
9. Guest: When is the museum open? Staff: It opens __________ day.
10. Guest: Can I take photos? Staff: Yes, you can take photos.
11. Guest: How do the information signs help? Staff: They help visitors __________ the objects.
12. Guest: In your opinion, is it __________ visiting? Staff: Yes, definitely. ____________________
Full version:
1. Guest: What is the National Museum? Staff: It is the main museum in Siem Reap.
2. Guest: Where exactly is the museum? Staff: It is in the city center, near many hotels.
3. Guest: How long do visitors usually spend there? Staff: Most people spend about one or two hours.
4. Guest: Why do tourists visit the museum? Staff: They visit to learn about Cambodian culture and history.
5. Guest: Who can help me in the museum? Staff: Guides and staff members can help you.
6. Guest: What kind of things can I see there? Staff: You can see sculptures, statues, and other historical objects.
7. Guest: Is the museum very big? Staff: No, it is not very big, so it is easy to walk around.
8. Guest: Is it clean? Staff: Yes, it is usually clean and quiet.
9. Guest: When is the museum open for visitors? Staff: It is open every day, from morning to late afternoon.
10. Guest: Can I take photos inside the museum? Staff: Yes, photos are allowed in most areas.
11. Guest: How do the signs and guides help visitors? Staff: They explain the objects and make it easy to understand the history.
12. Guest: In your opinion, is it worth visiting? Staff: Yes, definitely. It is interesting for everyone who likes art and history.
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Conversation in A2+, fill in:
museum – afternoon – visit – objects – restaurants – culture – questions – learn – problems – historical – walk – pleasant __________________
1. Guest: What is the National Museum? Staff: It is the main museum in Siem Reap, and many tourists __________ it every year.
2. Guest: Where exactly is the museum? Staff: It is in the city center, not far from the main hotels and __________.
3. Guest: How long do visitors usually spend there? Staff: Most people spend about one or two hours exploring the __________.
4. Guest: Why do tourists visit the museum? Staff: They visit because they want to__________ about Cambodian culture and history.
5. Guest: Who can help me in the museum? Staff: Guides and museum staff can answer __________ and give explanations.
6. Guest: What kind of things can I see there? Staff: You can see beautiful sculptures, statues, and many __________ objects.
7. Guest: Is the museum very big? Staff: No, it is not very big, so visitors can __________around easily and see everything.
8. Guest: Is it clean and quiet inside? Staff: Yes, it is usually very clean and quiet, which makes it ___________ to visit.
9. Guest: When is the museum open for visitors? Staff: The museum opens every day, from morning until late __________.
10. Guest: Can I take photos inside the museum? Staff: Yes, you can take photos in most areas without any __________.
11. Guest: How do the signs and guides help visitors? Staff: The signs and guides explain the __________ and help people understand the history of Cambodia.
12. Guest: In your opinion, is it worth visiting? Staff: Yes, definitely. It is interesting for everyone who likes art, __________, and history.
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1. Guest: What is the National Museum? Staff: It is the main museum in Siem Reap.
2. Guest: Where exactly is the museum? Staff: It is in the city center, near many hotels.
3. Guest: How long do visitors usually spend there? Staff: Most people spend about one or two hours.
4. Guest: Why do tourists visit the museum? Staff: They visit to learn about Cambodian culture and history.
5. Guest: Who can help me in the museum? Staff: Guides and staff members can help you.
6. Guest: What kind of things can I see there? Staff: You can see sculptures, statues, and other historical objects.
7. Guest: Is the museum very big? Staff: No, it is not very big, so it is easy to walk around.
8. Guest: Is it clean and quiet inside? Staff: Yes, it is usually clean and quiet.
9. Guest: When is the museum open for visitors? Staff: It is open every day, from morning to late afternoon.
10. Guest: Can I take photos inside the museum? Staff: Yes, photos are allowed in most areas.
11. Guest: How do the signs and guides help visitors? Staff: They explain the objects and make it easy to understand the history.
12. Guest: In your opinion, is it worth visiting? Staff: Yes, definitely. It is interesting for everyone who likes art and history.
[My name is Oum. I am twelve years old. I am from Siem Reap. I like football and pizza. I don’t like spiders. I don’t like homework. My dream is to be a teacher. I want to travel to Paris one day.]
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Now you talk to Oum:
Your name is Oum. You are twelve years old. You are from Siem Reap.
You like football and pizza. You don’t like spiders. You don’t like homework.
Your dream is to be a teacher. You want to travel to Paris one day. ##################
Now you talk about Oum:
Her name is Oum. She is twelve years old. She is from Siem Reap.
She likes football and pizza. She doesn’t like spiders. She doesn’t like homework.
Her dream is to be a teacher. She wants to travel to Paris one day. ############### Simple statements:
