Autor: wolfgang kugler

opening up a new chapter

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We use the simple past to talk about actions that

=>>> finished in the past

e.g. with words like yesterday, last week, two years ago.

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1. Regular verbs

Regular verbs add “-ed” in the past tense.

Examples:

• play → played
• work → worked
• watch → watched
• clean → cleaned
• visit → visited

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2. Irregular verbs (the complete list)

Irregular verbs change their form in the past tense. They do not add “-ed.”

Examples:

• go → went
• eat → ate
• have → had
• see → saw
• come → came

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Simple sentences, negative sentences, forming questions – how to…..

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Simple sentences in past simple, note the signal words (e.g. last weekend, yesterday….)

1. I played football yesterday.
2. She visited her grandmother last weekend.
3. We went to the park two days ago.
4. He watched a movie last night.
5. They came to our house yesterday afternoon.
6. I cleaned my room an hour ago.
7. My father worked in London last year.
8. We saw a beautiful sunset yesterday evening.
9. She had a new bicycle two weeks ago.
10. We ate pizza last Friday.

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How to negate a sentence in past simple:

1. I played football yesterday =>
   I DID NOT PLAY football yesterday.
2. She visited her grandmother last weekend =>
   She DID NOT VISIT her grandmother lasz weekend.
   
3. We went to the park two days ago.
   We ___________ to the park two days ago.
4. He watched a movie last night.
   He ___________ a movie last night.
5. They came to our house yesterday afternoon.
   They ____________ to our house yesterday afternoon.
6. I cleaned my room an hour ago.
   I ____________ my room an hour ago.
7. My father worked in London last year.
   My father _____________ in London last year.
8. We saw a beautiful sunset yesterday evening.
   We ____________ a beautiful sunset yesterday evening.
9. She had a new bicycle two weeks ago.
   She ____________ a new bicycle two weeks ago.
10. We ate pizza last Friday.
    We ____________ pizza last Friday.
    
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    Answers, listen:
    

1. I did not play football yesterday.
2. She did not visit her grandmother last weekend.
3. We did not go to the park two days ago.
4. He did not watch a movie last night.
5. They did not come to our house yesterday afternoon.
6. I did not clean my room an hour ago.
7. My father did not work in London last year.
8. We did not see a beautiful sunset yesterday evening.
9. She did not have a new bicycle two weeks ago.
10. We did not eat pizza last Friday.

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How to form a question in past simple:

1. I played football yesterday.
2. She visited her grandmother last weekend.
3. We went to the park two days ago.
4. He watched a movie last night.
5. They came to our house yesterday afternoon.
6. I cleaned my room an hour ago.
7. My father worked in London last year.
8. We saw a beautiful sunset yesterday evening.
9. She had a new bicycle two weeks ago.
10. We ate pizza last Friday.
    
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Form questions:

1. I played football yesterday.
   DID I PLAY football yesterday?
2. She visited her grandmother last weekend.
   DID SHE VISIT her grandmother last weeknd?
3. We went to the park two days ago.
   ____________ to the park two days ago?
4. He watched a movie last night.
   ____________ a movie last night?
5. They came to our house yesterday afternoon.
   ____________ to our house yesterday afternoon?
6. I cleaned my room an hour ago.
   ____________ my room an hour ago?
7. My father worked in London last year.
   ____________ in London last year?
8. We saw a beautiful sunset yesterday evening.
   ____________ a beautiful sunset yesterday evening?
9. She had a new bicycle two weeks ago.
   ____________ a new bicycle two weeks ago?
10. We ate pizza last Friday.
    ____________ pizza last Friday?

Listen! The answers =>

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1. Did you play football yesterday?
2. Did she visit her grandmother last weekend?
3. Did you go to the park two days ago?
4. Did he watch a movie last night?
5. Did they come to our house yesterday afternoon?
6. Did you clean your room an hour ago?
7. Did your father work in London last year?
8. Did you see a beautiful sunset yesterday evening?
9. Did she have a new bicycle two weeks ago?
10. Did you eat pizza last Friday?

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And what about negative questions? Easy, just add a NOT:

1. Did you NOT play football yesterday?
   In spoken English: Didn’t you play football yesterday?
2. Did she NOT visit her grandmother last weekend?
3. Did you NOT go to the park two days ago?
4. Did he NOT watch a movie last night?
5. Did they NOT come to our house yesterday afternoon?
6. Did you NOT clean your room an hour ago?
7. Did your father NOT work in London last year?
8. Did you NOT see a beautiful sunset yesterday evening?
9. Did she NOT have a new bicycle two weeks ago?
10. Did you NOT eat pizza last Friday?

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In spoken English =>

1. Didn’t you play football yesterday?
2. Didn’t she visit her grandmother last weekend?
3. Didn’t you go to the park two days ago?
4. Didn’t he watch a movie last night?
5. Didn’t they come to our house yesterday afternoon?
6. Didn’t you clean your room an hour ago?
7. Didn’t your father work in London last year?
8. Didn’t you see a beautiful sunset yesterday evening?
9. Didn’t she have a new bicycle two weeks ago?
10. Didn’t you eat pizza last Friday?

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Basics in past simple:

Personal Pronoun	Verb (Past)	Object
I	ate	apples
You	ate	apples
He	ate	apples
She	ate	apples
It	ate	apples
We	ate	apples
You (plural)	ate	apples
They	ate	apples
I	played	football
You	played	football
He	played	football
She	played	football
It	played	football
We	played	football
You (plural)	played	football
They	played	football

Personal Pronoun	Verb (Past Negative)	Object
I	did not eat	apples
You	did not eat	apples
He	did not eat	apples
She	did not eat	apples
It	did not eat	apples
We	did not eat	apples
You (plural)	did not eat	apples
They	did not eat	apples
I	did not play	football
You	did not play	football
He	did not play	football
She	did not play	football
It	did not play	football
We	did not play	football
You (plural)	did not play	football
They	did not play	football

Did + Pronoun	Verb	Object
Did I	eat	apples?
Did you	eat	apples?
Did he	eat	apples?
Did she	eat	apples?
Did it	eat	apples?
Did we	eat	apples?
Did you	eat	apples?
Did they	eat	apples?
Did I	play	football?
Did you	play	football?
Did he	play	football?
Did she	play	football?
Did it	play	football?
Did we	play	football?
Did you	play	football?
Did they	play	football?

Didn’t + Pronoun	Verb	Object
Didn’t I	eat	apples?
Didn’t you	eat	apples?
Didn’t he	eat	apples?
Didn’t she	eat	apples?
Didn’t it	eat	apples?
Didn’t we	eat	apples?
Didn’t you	eat	apples?
Didn’t they	eat	apples?
Didn’t I	play	football?
Didn’t you	play	football?
Didn’t he	play	football?
Didn’t she	play	football?
Didn’t it	play	football?
Didn’t we	play	football?
Didn’t you	play	football?
Didn’t they	play	football?

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• life is not too easy, but he loves it

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Dara is a boy. He lives in a small village in Cambodia. His parents are farmers. Dara helps them in the fields every day.

Every morning, Dara goes to school. He walks or rides his bike. The road to school is long. Dara likes the fresh air and the green trees. Sometimes, he sees birds and butterflies on the way.

Dara’s school is small. There are many children in the classroom. The school has simple desks and chairs. Dara listens to the teacher and learns new things every day.

Dara likes to learn reading, writing, and math. He pays attention in class. Dara’s favorite time is when he plays with his friends during the break. They run, laugh, and have fun together.

Dara is happy to go to school every day. He wants to learn more and help his family. Dara dreams to be a teacher when he grows up. He wants to teach other children in his village.

After school, Dara goes home and tells his parents about his day. He loves his family, school, and friends. Dara feels lucky to have a good school and good friends.

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Vocabulary:

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a village: a small place where people live. it is smaller than a town or city.

parents: your mother and father.

to help in the fields (farm): to work outside where people grow plants or take care of animals.

to walk: to move using your feet, not running or riding.

to ride a bike: to sit on a bicycle and use your feet to move it.

a butterfly: a small insect with colorful wings that flies in the air.

a desk: a table where you sit and study or write.

a chair: something you sit on.

to listen to somebody: to hear and pay attention when someone talks.

a teacher: a person who helps children learn at school.

to read: to look at letters and understand words.

to write: to use a pen or pencil to make letters or words on paper.

to pay attention: to look and listen carefully.

favorite time: the part of the day you like the most.

a break (school): a short time when children stop working and can play or rest.

to laugh: to make a happy sound when something is funny.

to have fun: to enjoy yourself and feel happy.

to dream: to think about what you want in the future.

to grow up: to become an adult.

to teach children: to help children learn new things.

to feel lucky: to be happy because good things happen to you.

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Multiple choice, one answer correct:

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1. What is a village?
   a) A small place where people live
   b) A big city
   c) A kind of food
2. Who are your parents?
   a) Your teachers
   b) Your mother and father
   c) Your friends
3. What does it mean to help in the fields?
   a) To cook food
   b) To play games
   c) To work outside growing plants or animals
4. What does it mean to walk?
   a) To run very fast
   b) To move using your feet
   c) To move using your feet slowly
5. What does it mean to ride a bike?
   a) To drive a car
   b) To sit on a bicycle and move it with your feet
   c) To swim in a river
6. What is a butterfly?
   a) A big animal
   b) A small insect with colorful wings
   c) A type of tree
7. What is a desk?
   a) A table where you study or write
   b) A kind of book
   c) A chair you sit on
8. What is a chair?
   a) Something you write with
   b) A place to sleep
   c) Something you sit on
9. What does it mean to listen to somebody?
   a) To read a book
   b) To hear and pay attention when someone talks
   c) To close your eyes
10. Who is a teacher?
    a) A person who cooks food
    b) A person who helps children learn
    c) A person who plays music
11. What does it mean to read?
    a) To write letters on paper
    b) To sing a song
    c) To look at letters and understand words
12. What does it mean to write?
    a) To listen to music
    b) To use a pen or pencil to make letters on paper
    c) To run outside
13. What does it mean to pay attention?
    a) To play with friends
    b) To look and listen carefully
    c) To sleep during class
14. What is favorite time?
    a) The time you feel sad
    b) The time you go to sleep
    c) The part of the day you like the most
15. What is a break at school?
    a) A long time for sleeping
    b) A short time when children stop work and can play or rest
    c) A time to eat dinner
16. What does it mean to laugh?
    a) To be quiet
    b) To make a happy sound when something is funny
    c) To cry loudly
17. What does it mean to have fun?
    a) To feel bored
    b) To be tired
    c) To enjoy yourself and feel happy
18. What does it mean to dream?
    a) To close your eyes and sleep only
    b) To run very fast
    c) To think about what you want in the future
19. What does it mean to grow up?
    a) To become an adult
    b) To sleep all day
    c) To stay a child forever
20. What does it mean to teach children?
    a) To help children learn new things
    b) To play games only
    c) To cook food for children
21. What does it mean to feel lucky?
    a) To be angry
    b) To be happy because good things happen to you
    c) To feel sad

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Answers:

1 a, 2 b, 3 c, 4 b, 5 b, 6 b, 7 a, 8 c, 9 b,

10 b, 11 c, 12 b, 13 b, 14 c, 15 b, 16 b, 17 c,

18 c, 19 a, 20 a, 21 b

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Fill the gap, one answer correct:

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1. A _____ is a small place where people live.
   a) village
   b) city
   c) house
2. My _____ are my mother and father.
   a) friends
   b) parents
   c) teachers
3. I like to _____ in the fields with my family.
   a) help
   b) sleep
   c) watch
4. I _____ to school every day.
   a) run
   b) walk
   c) drive
5. I can _____ a bike to school.
   a) swim
   b) ride
   c) jump
6. A _____ is a colorful insect that flies.
   a) dog
   b) butterfly
   c) flower
7. I sit at my _____ to learn and write.
   a) bed
   b) desk
   c) floor
8. I sit on a _____ in the classroom.
   a) table
   b) book
   c) chair
9. I _____ to my teacher when she talks.
   a) shout
   b) listen
   c) look
10. A _____ helps children learn new things.
    a) doctor
    b) driver
    c) teacher
11. I like to _____ books in class.
    a) write
    b) listen
    c) read
12. I _____ with a pencil on paper.
    a) read
    b) jump
    c) write
13. I _____ attention in class to learn well.
    a) pay
    b) have
    c) take
14. My _____ time is when I play outside.
    a) quiet
    b) favorite
    c) sleep
15. During a _____, I can rest and play.
    a) lesson
    b) break
    c) lunch
16. When something is funny, I _____ out loud.
    a) cry
    b) laugh
    c) shout
17. I _____ fun with my friends at school.
    a) take
    b) have
    c) make
18. I _____ about my future and dreams.
    a) watch
    b) think
    c) dream
19. When I grow up, I want to _____ a teacher.
    a) have
    b) do
    c) be
20. Teachers _____ children many new things.
    a) play
    b) learn
    c) teach
21. I _____ lucky to go to school every day.
    a) think
    b) say
    c) feel

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Answers:

1 a, 2 b, 3 a, 4 b, 5 b, 6 b, 7 b, 8 c,
9 b, 10 c, 11 c, 12 c, 13 a, 14 b, 15 b,
16 b, 17 b, 18 a, 19 c, 20 c, 21 c

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Dara’s friend, Salas:

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Fill in, words below:

rides – future – village – lucky – write – parents – class – fields – desks – fun – listens – school – favorite – butterflies – teach

1. Dara lives in a small __________.
2. Her parents work in the __________.
3. Dara helps her __________ on the farm.
4. She walks to __________ every day.
5. Sometimes Dara __________her bike to school.
6. Dara sees __________ on her way.
7. The school has __________ and chairs.
8. Dara __________ to her teacher.
9. She likes to read and __________.
10. Dara pays attention in __________.
11. Her __________ time is the break.
12. Dara laughs and has __________ with friends.
13. She dreams about her__________.
14. Dara wants to grow up and _________children.
15. She feels __________ to go to school.
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Answers:

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Fill in, words below:

school – fun – kind – teach – butterflies –
break – fields – ride – write – morning

1. What time do you go to school?
I go to school in the __________.

2. How do you go to school?
I walk or __________ my bike.

3. How long is your way to __________?
My way is long.

4. What do you see on your way?
I see __________.

5. How is your teacher?
My teacher is very __________.

6. What do you do in school?
I listen, read, and __________.

7. Do you like your school?
Yes, I like my school.

8. What is your favorite time?
My favorite time is the __________.

9. What do you do at the break?
I laugh and have __________with friends.

10. Do you help at home?
Yes, I help in the __________.

11. What do you want to do when you grow up?
I want to __________ children.

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Listen, full interview:

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• a profile:

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1. Likes to Meet People
   • Enjoys talking to guests
   • Friendly and polite
   • Smiles a lot
2. Good Communication Skills
   • Speaks English
   • Learns other languages (French, Chinese)
   • Uses computer (emails, bookings)
   • Knows local culture and places
3. Flexibility
   • Works weekends and holidays
   • Stays calm with problems
   • Finds quick solutions
   • Works well in a team
4. Appearance and Attitude
   • Clean and neat appearance
   • Good hygiene
   • Patient and positive attitude
   • Willing to learn and grow

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Profile of a Typical Person in Hospitality and Tourism

A person who works in hospitality and tourism likes to meet people. They enjoy talking with guests and helping them. Being friendly and polite is very important. They smile a lot because tourists come from many countries. A kind smile makes guests feel welcome.

Good communication skills are necessary. The person usually speaks English. Sometimes, they learn other languages like French or Chinese. This helps them talk to more guests. They also use a computer to send emails and make bookings. It is helpful to know about local culture and places. This way, they can answer tourists’ questions.

Flexibility is very important in this job. People often work on weekends and holidays. They must stay calm when guests have problems. They try to find quick solutions. Teamwork is also important because many people work together in hotels and tours. Everyone helps each other.

Finally, the person must look clean and neat. Good hygiene shows respect for the guests. Patience and a positive attitude help the person enjoy their work. They like to learn new things every day. With these skills and qualities, a person can do well and grow in hospitality and tourism.

[exercises to come…………………]

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The top three qualities for a person in hospitality and tourism are:

1. Friendliness and Politeness – Being kind and polite helps guests feel welcome and comfortable. It makes a big difference in their experience.
2. Good Communication Skills – Speaking English and other languages, and being able to listen and help guests clearly, is essential for good service.
3. Flexibility and Calmness – The ability to work different hours and stay calm when problems happen helps the person handle difficult situations well.
   
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   A1 (Beginner)
   
   The top three qualities for a person in hospitality and tourism are:
   
   Friendliness and Politeness – Being nice and polite helps guests feel happy and welcome. It makes their time better.
   
   Good Communication Skills – Speaking English and other languages and listening well helps guests.
   
   Flexibility and Calmness – Being able to work different hours and stay calm when there are problems helps a person do their job well.
   
   A2 (Elementary)
   
   The top three qualities for someone in hospitality and tourism are:
   
   Friendliness and Politeness – Being kind and polite helps guests feel welcome and comfortable. It makes a big difference for their experience.
   
   Good Communication Skills – Speaking English and other languages and listening carefully helps guests.
   
   Flexibility and Calmness – The ability to work different hours and stay calm when problems happen helps the person handle hard situations well.
   
   B1 (Intermediate)
   
   The top three qualities for a person in hospitality and tourism are:
   
   Friendliness and Politeness – Being kind and polite helps guests feel welcome and comfortable. It really improves their experience.
   
   Good Communication Skills – Speaking English and other languages, and listening carefully to help guests, is important for good service.
   
   Flexibility and Calmness – The ability to work different hours and stay calm when problems happen helps a person manage difficult situations well.
   
   B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
   
   The top three qualities for a person working in hospitality and tourism are:
   
   Friendliness and Politeness – Being friendly and polite makes guests feel welcomed and comfortable, greatly enhancing their experience.
   
   Good Communication Skills – Speaking English and other languages, and being able to listen and assist guests clearly, is essential for providing excellent service.
   
   Flexibility and Calmness – The ability to work varied hours and remain calm when problems occur allows a person to handle difficult situations effectively.
   
   C1 (Advanced)
   
   The top three qualities for an individual in hospitality and tourism are:
   
   Friendliness and Politeness – Demonstrating kindness and politeness helps guests feel truly welcome and at ease, significantly impacting their overall experience.
   
   Good Communication Skills – Proficiency in English and other languages, combined with attentive listening, is crucial for delivering clear and effective guest assistance.
   
   Flexibility and Calmness – The capacity to adapt to varying work schedules and maintain composure under pressure enables effective management of challenging situations.
   
   C2 (Proficient)
   
   The top three qualities essential for a professional in hospitality and tourism are:
   
   Friendliness and Politeness – Consistently exhibiting genuine kindness and courtesy fosters a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, profoundly influencing guests’ experiences.
   
   Good Communication Skills – Mastery of English and multiple languages, alongside exceptional listening skills, is indispensable for providing articulate and empathetic guest support.
   
   Flexibility and Calmness – Demonstrating adaptability to diverse working hours and unwavering calmness during crises equips one to navigate complex and difficult scenarios with professionalism.
   

here’s how to get the best out of your trip (from INDEPENDENT)

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Siem Reap is a city in north‑west Cambodia. It is the main starting point to visit the famous Angkor temples. Recently, a new international airport opened near Siem Reap. This new airport is much larger and more modern than the old one. It can welcome more flights and makes travel easier for people coming from Thailand, Vietnam, and other countries in Asia.

The Angkor Archaeological Park is one of the most important historical sites in the world. It includes hundreds of temples built by the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries. The most famous temple is Angkor Wat, which is so important that it appears on the Cambodian flag. The temples are surrounded by jungle, and many visitors are amazed by the carvings, towers, and quiet atmosphere.

Siem Reap is becoming more popular with tourists because of the new airport. Many travelers visit it as part of a longer trip in Southeast Asia. The city itself also offers markets, cultural shows, and hotels for different budgets.

A trip to Siem Reap gives people a chance to see both Cambodian culture today and the country’s great history. Walking through the ruins of Angkor feels like stepping back in time and is an unforgettable experience.

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Vocabulary:

• a gateway – a main way to enter a place
• ancient – very, very old
• recently – a short time ago
• to make travel easy – to help people go somewhere without problems
• to include – to have something inside a group or list
• an empire – a very big country ruled by one king or group
• to appear – to be seen or shown
• a flag – a piece of cloth with colors or a picture that shows a country
• to be surrounded – to have something all around you
• a jungle – a forest with many trees and plants
• to be amazed – to feel very surprised in a good way
• a carving – a picture or shape cut into stone or wood
• quiet – with little or no noise
• to offer – to give someone something or to make it available
• a market – a place where people sell and buy food, clothes, etc.
• hotels for different budgets – hotels for people with more or less money
• to step back in time – to feel like you are living in the past
• unforgettable – something so special you will always remember it
• experience – something you do or feel in real life

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Multiple choice test, one answer correct:

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1. What is a gateway?

A) A main way to enter a place
B) A place where you sleep at night
C) A type of food

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2. What does ancient mean?

A) Very new
B) Very, very old
C) Very big

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3. What does recently mean?

A) A short time ago
B) In the future
C) A long time ago

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4. What does it mean to make travel easy?

A) To stop people from going anywhere
B) To help people go somewhere without problems
C) To build a new road

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5. What does to include mean?

A) To forget something
B) To have something inside a group or list
C) To put something outside

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6. What is an empire?

A) A big shop
B) A small village
C) A very big country ruled by one king or group

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7. What does to appear mean?

A) To hide
B) To be seen or shown
C) To go away

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8. What is a flag?

A) A piece of cloth that shows a country
B) A picture on the wall
C) A street sign

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9. What does to be surrounded mean?

A) To stand in one place
B) To have something all around you
C) To have nothing around you

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10. What is a jungle?

A) A very dry desert
B) A place with snow and ice
C) A forest with many trees and plants

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11. What does to be amazed mean?

A) To feel bored and tired
B) To feel very surprised in a good way
C) To feel very angry

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12. What is a carving?

A) A kind of soft drink
B) A picture or shape cut into stone or wood
C) A very tall mountain

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13. What does quiet mean?

A) Very loud and noisy
B) Very fast
C) With little or no noise

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14. What does to offer mean?

A) To throw something away
B) To keep something secret
C) To give someone something or make it available

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15. What is a market?

A) A big farm where cows live
B) A place where people sell and buy food, clothes, etc.
C) A very quiet park

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16. What are hotels for different budgets?

A) Hotels only for students
B) Hotels only for rich people
C) Hotels for people with more or less money

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17. What does to step back in time mean?

A) To walk very slowly backwards
B) To forget something from the past
C) To feel like you are living in the past

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18. What does unforgettable mean?

A) Something you forget very fast
B) Something very difficult to carry
C) Something so special you will always remember it

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19. What is an experience?

A) Something you do or feel in real life
B) A kind of food
C) A place where you sleep

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20. What does to make travel easy mean?

A) To walk in the mountains
B) To help people go somewhere without problems
C) To close the road for people

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Answers: 1A, 2B, 3A, 4B, 5B, 6C, 7B, 8A, 9B,
10C, 11B, 12B, 13C, 14C, 15B, 16C, 17C, 18C, 19A, 20B

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Fill the gap, one answer only:

1. A ______ is a big forest with many trees.
   a) jungle
   b) desert
   c) mountain
2. The old temple is very ______. It is many years old.
   a) new
   b) ancient
   c) small
3. A ______ is a place where people buy and sell things.
   a) hotel
   b) school
   c) market
4. When you feel very surprised, you are ______.
   a) tired
   b) amazed
   c) angry
5. A ______ is a piece of cloth that shows a country.
   a) flag
   b) window
   c) book
6. To ______ means to give or help someone.
   a) offer
   b) forget
   c) hide
7. The city is ______ by mountains all around.
   a) empty
   b) small
   c) surrounded
8. To ______ means to have something inside a group or list.
   a) close
   b) include
   c) lose
9. When you ______, you can see something suddenly.
   a) disappear
   b) appear
   c) run
10. An ______ is a very big country ruled by a king.
    a) empire
    b) village
    c) school
11. When there is little noise, it is ______.
    a) loud
    b) fast
    c) quiet
12. To make travel easy means to help people ______ without problems.
    a) wait
    b) go
    c) stay
13. A carving is a ______ in wood or stone.
    a) cut
    b) drawing
    c) story
14. Hotels for different budgets means hotels for people with more or less ______.
    a) food
    b) money
    c) clothes
15. To step back in time means to feel like you live in the ______.
    a) future
    b) city
    c) past
16. Something unforgettable is easy to ______.
    a) lose
    b) remember
    c) forget
17. A gateway is a main way to ______ a place.
    a) enter
    b) leave
    c) build
18. Recently means a short time ______.
    a) ago
    b) later
    c) tomorrow
19. An experience is something you do or ______.
    a) sleep
    b) eat
    c) see
20. Quiet means with little or no ______.
    a) light
    b) people
    c) noise

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Answers
1a, 2b, 3c, 4b, 5a, 6a, 7c, 8b, 9b, 10a, 11c,
12b, 13a, 14b, 15c, 16c, 17a, 18c, 19c, 20c

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Match word and definition:

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Words

1. a gateway
2. ancient
3. recently
4. to make travel easy
5. to include
6. an empire
7. to appear
8. a flag
9. to be surrounded
10. a jungle
11. to be amazed
12. a carving
13. quiet
14. to offer
15. unforgettable

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Definitions:

a) To have trees or mountains all around you.
b) A very big country ruled by one king.
c) A place with many trees, plants, and animals.
d) Not loud; little or no noise.
e) To give something to someone.
f) To feel very surprised.
g) Something you cannot forget.
h) A piece of cloth that shows a country.
i) To have something inside a group or list.
j) A main way to enter a place.
k) Something very old.
l) To make moving from one place to another simple.
m) A picture or shape cut into wood or stone.
n) To see or come into view suddenly.
o) Happened not long ago.

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Answers:
1j, 2k, 3o, 4l, 5i, 6b, 7n, 8h, 9a,
10c, 11f, 12m, 13d, 14e, 15g

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True or false?

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1. Siem Reap is called the gateway to Angkor Wat.
2. The temples of Angkor were built only 50 years ago.
3. Angkor Wat is surrounded by a jungle.
4. Recently, Siem Reap built new roads to make travel easier for tourists.
5. The city has no markets for visitors to explore.
6. Carvings on the temples show old stories and gods.
7. Siem Reap does not have hotels for different budgets.
8. Visiting the temples feels like stepping back in time.
9. The Cambodian flag shows a picture of Angkor Wat.
10. The temples are very quiet because no tourists visit them.
11. The Angkor temples were part of a great empire.
12. Many people are amazed when they see the size of Angkor Wat.

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True: 1,3,4,6,8,9,11,12
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Gap-fill exercise:

amazed – market – gateway – unforgettable – flag – surrounded – quiet – ancient – jungle – include

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Siem Reap is the __________ to the temples of Angkor. These __________ temples were built many centuries ago and are now one of Cambodia’s most famous sights. The temples are __________ by thick trees and a green __________. Visitors are often __________ by the size and detail of the carvings. The Cambodian __________ shows Angkor Wat in the middle. A visit to Siem Reap can also __________ walking through a local __________, where people sell food and crafts. Some areas near the temples are very __________, making the experience even more __________ for travelers.

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