In a restaurant, staff need to speak English clearly to take orders and help customers. First, they should greet customers politely and ask if they are ready to order. When a customer asks for a recommendation, staff can suggest popular Khmer dishes such as Fish Amok, Beef Lok Lak, or Khmer Curry. It is helpful to describe the dishes briefly. For example, Fish Amok is a steamed fish curry with coconut milk and spices, and Beef Lok Lak is stir-fried beef served with rice and vegetables.

Handling dietary requests is very important. Customers may ask for vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free options or may have allergies. Staff should listen carefully, repeat the order to confirm, and make sure the kitchen prepares it correctly. For example, they can say: “You would like the Fish Amok without chili. Is that correct?”

Polite phrases like “Would you like…?”, “Can I recommend…?”, and “Is that okay for you?” help create a friendly atmosphere. Staff should also be ready to explain the menu clearly and answer simple questions about ingredients or spice levels.

Learning Restaurant English helps staff provide better service, recommend Khmer food confidently, and handle all customer requests professionally. It improves the dining experience for customers and makes the restaurant welcoming and enjoyable.

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Waiter – guest – dialogue:

Waiter: Good evening. Welcome to our restaurant. Here is the menu.
Customer: Thank you. What do you recommend today?
Waiter: May I suggest a traditional Khmer dish? Our Fish Amok is very popular. It is steamed fish cooked with coconut milk, curry, and fresh herbs. It is soft and not very spicy.
Customer: That sounds interesting. Is it served with rice?
Waiter: Yes, it comes with steamed rice. Another good choice is Beef Lok Lak. It is stir-fried beef with vegetables, rice, and a tasty pepper sauce.
Customer: Hmm. Is the Beef Lok Lak spicy?
Waiter: No, it is not spicy, unless you add the pepper sauce. Would you like to try it?
Customer: Yes, I will have the Beef Lok Lak, please.
Waiter: Very good. Would you like a drink with your meal?
Customer: Just water, please.
Waiter: Thank you. So your order is one Beef Lok Lak with rice, and water. Is that correct?
Customer: Yes, that’s correct.
Waiter: Perfect. I will bring your order soon.

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Waiter – guest – dialogue:

Waiter: Hello, welcome! May I take your order?
Customer: I am not sure yet. Can you recommend a Khmer dish?
Waiter: Of course. Many guests enjoy our Khmer Chicken Curry. It is cooked with coconut milk, potatoes, carrots, and mild spices. It is softer than Thai curry and not very hot.
Customer: That sounds nice. Is it good for people who don’t like spicy food?
Waiter: Yes, it is very mild. Another option is Prahok Ktis, a pork and coconut dip served with fresh vegetables. It is a special Cambodian taste.
Customer: Hmm, maybe I will try the chicken curry. Does it come with rice?
Waiter: Yes, it is served with steamed rice. Would you like white rice or jasmine rice?
Customer: Jasmine rice, please. And can I also have a salad?
Waiter: Certainly. So, one Khmer Chicken Curry with jasmine rice and a salad. Would you like something to drink?
Customer: Yes, I’ll take an iced tea.
Waiter: Very good. I will bring your order shortly. Enjoy your meal!
Customer: Thank you.

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Waiter – guest – dialogue:

Waiter: Good afternoon. Here is the menu. Are you ready to order?
Customer: Not yet. Can you recommend a Khmer dish?
Waiter: Certainly. Our most famous dish is Fish Amok. It is a steamed fish curry with coconut milk, lemongrass, and herbs. The texture is soft and creamy, and it is not very spicy.
Customer: That sounds good. Is it a large portion?
Waiter: Yes, it is enough for one person, and it comes with rice. Many visitors say it is the best way to taste traditional Cambodian food.
Customer: Okay, I think I will try the Fish Amok.
Waiter: Excellent choice. Would you like to add a side dish, maybe vegetables or soup?
Customer: Yes, some fried vegetables, please.
Waiter: Very good. And for your drink?
Customer: Just a fresh coconut water.
Waiter: Perfect. So your order is one Fish Amok with rice, fried vegetables, and coconut water. Is that correct?
Customer: Yes, that’s correct.
Waiter: Thank you. I will bring your meal soon. Please enjoy!
Customer: Thank you very much.

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Waiter – guest – dialogue:
Ordering food and recommending Khmer dishes – key words:

1. Greeting & Menu

• Welcome / Hello / Good morning – evening
• “Here is the menu.”
• “Are you ready to order?”
• “Can I take your order?”

2. Recommendations

• Khmer dishes:
  • Fish Amok → steamed fish curry, coconut milk, herbs, soft, not spicy
  • Beef Lok Lak → stir-fried beef, rice, vegetables, pepper sauce, mild
  • Khmer Curry → chicken/vegetables, coconut milk, potatoes, carrots, mild
  • Prahok Ktis → pork + coconut dip, vegetables, traditional taste
• Phrases:
  • “May I recommend…?”
  • “Would you like to try…?”
  • “This dish is not spicy.”

3. Customer Questions

• “Is it spicy?”
• “Is it served with rice?”
• “Is the portion big?”
• “Can I add a side dish/salad?”
• “What drink do you recommend?”

4. Confirming the Order

• Repeat order: “So your order is…”
• “Is that correct?”
• “Would you like rice with that?”

5. Polite Closing

• “Thank you.”
• “I will bring your meal soon.”
• “Please enjoy your food.”

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Dialogue: after the meal + dessert recommendation

Waiter: Good evening. I see you have finished your meal. Was everything okay?
Customer: Yes, it was very delicious. Thank you.
Waiter: I’m glad to hear that. Would you like anything else? Maybe a dessert or a coffee?
Customer: Hmm, what dessert do you recommend?
Waiter: May I suggest our Pumpkin Custard? It is a sweet Khmer dessert made with pumpkin and coconut milk. We also have Sticky Rice with Mango, very popular and not too heavy.
Customer: The pumpkin custard sounds interesting. I will try that.
Waiter: Very good choice. Would you like tea or coffee with it?
Customer: Just tea, please.
Waiter: Thank you. May I clear the plates now?
Customer: Yes, please.
Waiter: (clears plates) So, one pumpkin custard and one tea. Is that correct?
Customer: Yes, that’s correct.
Waiter: Perfect. I will bring it shortly.

👉 Useful phrases:

• “Was everything okay?”
• “Would you like dessert or coffee?”
• “May I recommend our pumpkin custard / sticky rice with mango?”
• “May I clear the table?”
• “So your order is … Is that correct?”

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Dialogue: after the meal

Waiter: Good evening. I see you have finished your meal. How was everything?
Customer: It was excellent. The Fish Amok was very tasty.
Waiter: Thank you. I’m happy you enjoyed it. Would you like anything else? We have desserts, coffee, and tea.
Customer: What desserts do you have?
Waiter: Today we have Pumpkin Custard, which is sweet pumpkin with coconut milk. We also have Banana with Sticky Rice, a traditional Khmer dessert wrapped in banana leaf. Another choice is Fresh Fruit Plate with pineapple, watermelon, and mango.
Customer: That sounds nice. Which one do you recommend?
Waiter: The banana with sticky rice is very popular with our guests. It is sweet but not too heavy.
Customer: Okay, I’ll try the banana with sticky rice.
Waiter: Very good. Would you like tea or coffee with that?
Customer: Yes, a coffee, please.
Waiter: Perfect. May I clear your plates now?
Customer: Yes, please.
Waiter: Thank you. So, one banana with sticky rice and one coffee. Is that correct?
Customer: Yes, that’s correct.
Waiter: Wonderful. I will bring it shortly.

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Dialogue: after dessert – bill & payment

Waiter: I see you have finished your dessert. Did you enjoy it?
Customer: Yes, it was very delicious. Thank you.
Waiter: I’m glad to hear that. May I clear your plates now?
Customer: Yes, please.
Waiter: (clears plates) Thank you. Would you like the bill now?
Customer: Yes, please.
Waiter: Of course. Here is your bill. The total is 18.50 USD.
Customer: Okay. Can I pay by card?
Waiter: Yes, we accept Visa and Mastercard. Would you like to pay now?
Customer: Yes, I’ll pay with Visa.
Waiter: Thank you. Please insert your card here and follow the instructions.
Customer: Done.
Waiter: Perfect. Your payment is successful. Here is your receipt.
Customer: Thank you.
Waiter: Thank you for visiting our restaurant. We hope to see you again soon.
Customer: Everything was wonderful. Thank you.
Waiter: You’re welcome. Have a nice evening!

Key phrases – after dessert & payment

• “Did you enjoy it?”
• “May I clear your plates?”
• “Would you like the bill now?”
• “The total is …”
• “Do you want to pay by cash or card?”
• “Please insert your card here and follow the instructions.”
• “Thank you for visiting our restaurant.”
• “We hope to see you again soon.”

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Restaurant English – full service summary

1. Guest enters

• Actions: Greet guest, welcome, offer seating.
• Useful Phrases:
  • “Good evening. Welcome to our restaurant.”
  • “Do you have a reservation?”
  • “How many people are in your party?”
  • “Please follow me to your table.”

2. Seating & menu

• Actions: Show guest to table, provide menu, offer assistance.
• Useful Phrases:
  • “Here is the menu.”
  • “Can I get you something to drink while you decide?”
  • “Please take your time.”

3. Taking the order

• Actions: Ask what guest wants, recommend dishes, confirm order, note drinks, special requests, allergies.
• Useful Phrases:
  • “Are you ready to order?”
  • “May I recommend a Khmer dish?”
  • “Our Fish Amok is very popular. It is steamed fish with coconut milk and herbs.”
  • “Do you have any dietary restrictions or allergies?”
  • “Would you like rice with that?”
  • “So your order is … Is that correct?”

4. Serving the meal

• Actions: Bring food and drinks, check comfort, respond to requests.
• Useful Phrases:
  • “Here is your Fish Amok.”
  • “Is everything okay?”
  • “Do you need anything else?”

5. After the meal – dessert / drinks

• Actions: Ask about dessert or coffee/tea, recommend, clear plates, serve dessert/drinks.
• Useful Phrases:
  • “Did you enjoy your meal?”
  • “Would you like a dessert or coffee?”
  • “May I recommend our Banana with Sticky Rice or Pumpkin Custard?”
  • “May I clear your plates?”

6. Paying the bill

• Actions: Offer the bill, ask payment method, process payment, return receipt/change.
• Useful Phrases:
  • “Would you like the bill now?”
  • “The total is …”
  • “Do you want to pay by cash or card?”
  • “Please insert your card here and follow the instructions.”
  • “Here is your receipt. Thank you.”

7. Guest leaving

• Actions: Thank guest, say goodbye, invite to return.
• Useful Phrases:
  • “Thank you for visiting our restaurant.”
  • “We hope to see you again soon.”
  • “Have a nice evening!”

Notes for Staff:

• Use polite phrases at every step.
• Repeat orders to confirm.
• Observe guest comfort and respond quickly.
• Recommend Khmer dishes confidently.
• Handle dietary requests carefully.
• End the service with gratitude and warmth.

• see floating villages and people’s daily life on the water

You are a tour guide. The manager of a luxury hotel in Siem Reap calls you. He asks you to go with a guest on a sightseeing trip to Tonle Sap.
You inform the guest what he can expect beforehand.

Good morning! Today we go to Tonle Sap, the big lake near Siem Reap. First, we leave the hotel and drive to the lake. On the way, you see small villages and the countryside. People work in the fields. Children go to school. Farmers take care of animals. You also see small shops and temples.

When we arrive at Tonle Sap, we take a boat on the water. The lake is very big and very beautiful. You see houses on stilts and floating villages. People live and work on the lake. You see fishermen catching fish. Families use small boats every day. You see schools, shops, and small markets on the water.

During the boat ride, you see many birds. You also see water buffalo and sometimes cows near the shore. The water is calm. The view is very peaceful. You can take photos and enjoy the life on the lake.

After the boat ride, we drive back to the hotel. You have a short break. Then you continue your day in Siem Reap. Today, you see real life in Cambodia and enjoy nature and culture.

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Vocabulary:

• to discover – to find or see something new
• a floating village – a village where people live on houses on the water
• sightseeing – going to see interesting places
• to expect – to think something will happen
• beforehand – before something happens
• a village – a small town in the countryside
• countryside – land outside cities with fields, farms, and small villages
• to take care of animals – to feed, clean, and look after animals
• to take a boat – to travel on the water in a boat
• houses on stilts – houses that stand on tall poles above the water
• to catch fish – to get fish from the water
• a boat ride – a trip on a boat
• calm water – water that is not moving or is very quiet
• peaceful – quiet and nice, without noise or problems
• to enjoy – to like something and feel happy
• to have a break – to stop working or traveling for a short time
• to continue – to go on with something
• real life – life as normal people live it, not for tourists

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Multiple-choice test, one answer correct:

1. What does “to discover” mean?
a) To find or see something new
b) To lose something
c) To clean something

2. What is a “floating village”?
a) A village on a hill
b) A village where people live on houses on the water
c) A very big city

3. What is “sightseeing”?
a) Going shopping
b) Cleaning the house
c) Going to see interesting places

4. What does “to expect” mean?
a) To forget something
b) To think something will happen
c) To run very fast

5. What does “beforehand” mean?
a) Before something happens
b) After something happens
c) During something

6. What is a “village”?
a) A big city
b) A river
c) A small town in the countryside

7. What is the “countryside”?
a) Land outside cities with fields and farms
b) A big street in the city
c) A school

8. What does “to take care of animals” mean?
a) To see animals in the zoo
b) To feed, clean, and look after animals
c) To buy animals

9. What does “to take a boat” mean?
a) To drive a car
b) To fly in a plane
c) To travel on the water in a boat

10. What are “houses on stilts”?
a) Houses that stand on tall poles above the water
b) Houses with many rooms
c) Houses near the market

11. What does “to catch fish” mean?
a) To sell fish
b) To get fish from the water
c) To eat fish

12. What is a “boat ride”?
a) A trip on a bus
b) A walk in the park
c) A trip on a boat

13. What is “calm water”?
a) Water that is very noisy
b) Water that is not moving or is very quiet
c) Water that is dirty

14. What does “peaceful” mean?
a) Quiet and nice, without noise or problems
b) Very fast
c) Busy and loud

15. What does “to enjoy” mean?
a) To feel bored
b) To run quickly
c) To feel happy and like something

16. What does “to have a break” mean?
a) To start working
b) To stop working or traveling for a short time
c) To sleep all day

17. What does “to continue” mean?
a) To stop forever
b) To start something new
c) To go on with something

18. What is “real life”?
a) Life as normal people live it
b) Life in a movie
c) Life only for tourists

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

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Full version:

1. What does “to discover” mean? That means to find or see something new
2. What is a “floating village”? That means a village where people live on houses on the water
3. What is “sightseeing”? That means going to see interesting places
4. What does “to expect” mean? That means to think something will happen
5. What does “beforehand” mean? That means before something happens
6. What is a “village”? That means a small town in the countryside
7. What is the “countryside”? That means land outside cities with fields and farms
8. What does “to take care of animals” mean? That means to feed, clean, and look after animals
9. What does “to take a boat” mean? That means to travel on the water in a boat
10. What are “houses on stilts”? That means houses that stand on tall poles above the water
11. What does “to catch fish” mean? That means to get fish from the water
12. What is a “boat ride”? That means a trip on a boat
13. What is “calm water”? That means water that is not moving or is very quiet
14. What does “peaceful” mean? That means quiet and nice, without noise or problems
15. What does “to enjoy” mean? That means to feel happy and like something
16. What does “to have a break” mean? That means to stop working or traveling for a short time
17. What does “to continue” mean? That means to go on with something
18. What is “real life”? That means life as normal people live it.

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Gap-fill exercise:

1. On our trip, we want to _______ new places and people.
a) discover
b) enjoy
c) continue

2. The children go to school in the _______ every day.
a) countryside
b) village
c) floating village

3. Before the boat ride, we need to plan everything _______.
a) peaceful
b) sightseeing
c) beforehand

4. We take care of the cows and chickens. We _______ animals.
a) catch fish
b) take care of
c) take a boat

5. People live in _______ on the water in Tonle Sap.
a) houses on stilts
b) real life
c) calm water

6. When we go to Tonle Sap, we take a _______ on the lake.
a) village
b) boat ride
c) sightseeing

7. The water is quiet and smooth. It is very _______.
a) beforehand
b) peaceful
c) calm water

8. When we watch the temples and markets, we do some _______.
a) enjoy
b) sightseeing
c) take care of animals

9. Fishermen use nets to _______ in the lake.
a) catch fish
b) continue
c) expect

10. After the visit, we rest for a while. We _______.
a) take a boat
b) have a break
c) discover

11. We see how people live every day. We see _______.
a) real life
b) sightseeing
c) floating village

12. You feel happy when you like something. You _______ it.
a) enjoy
b) take care of
c) discover

13. We drive to the next village and then _______ the trip.
a) catch fish
b) sightseeing
c) continue

14. On the lake, we travel in a small boat. We _______.
a) houses on stilts
b) beforehand
c) take a boat

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Answers:
1 a, 2 b, 3 c, 4 b, 5 a,
6 b, 7 c, 8 b, 9 a, 10 b,
11 a, 12 a, 13 c, 14 c
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Correct version:

1. On our trip, we want to discover new places and people.
2. The children go to school in the village every day.
3. Before the boat ride, we need to plan everything beforehand.
4. We take care of the cows and chickens. We take care of animals.
5. People live in houses on stilts on the water in Tonle Sap.
6. When we go to Tonle Sap, we take a boat ride on the lake.
7. The water is quiet and smooth. It is very calm water.
8. When we watch the temples and markets, we do some sightseeing.
9. Fishermen use nets to catch fish in the lake.
10. After the visit, we rest for a while. We have a break.
11. We see how people live every day. We see real life.
12. You feel happy when you like something. You enjoy it.
13. We drive to the next village and then continue the trip.
14. On the lake, we travel in a small boat. We take a boat.

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Word-definition matching exercise:

Words:

1. to discover
2. a floating village
3. sightseeing
4. to expect
5. beforehand
6. a village
7. countryside
8. to take care of animals
9. to take a boat
10. houses on stilts
11. to catch fish
12. a boat ride
13. calm water
14. to enjoy

Definitions:

a) To get fish from the water
b) To travel on the water in a boat
c) A trip on a boat
d) Land outside cities with fields and farms
e) Quiet and smooth water
f) To feed, clean, and look after animals
g) To find or see something new
h) Going to see interesting places
i) A small town in the countryside
j) A village where people live on houses on the water
k) To think something will happen
l) To feel happy and like something
m) Before something happens
n) Houses that stand on tall poles above the water

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

1. to discover – to find or see something new
2. a floating village – a village where people live on houses on the water
3. sightseeing – going to see interesting places
4. to expect – to think something will happen
5. beforehand – before something happens
6. a village – a small town in the countryside
7. countryside – land outside cities with fields and farms
8. to take care of animals – to feed, clean, and look after animals
9. to take a boat – to travel on the water in a boat
10. houses on stilts – houses that stand on tall poles above the water
11. to catch fish – to get fish from the water
12. a boat ride – a trip on a boat
13. calm water – quiet and smooth water
14. to enjoy – to feel happy and like something

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True, false:

1. The guest will see houses on stilts in the villages.
2. Visitors will take care of animals during the tour.
3. Sightseeing on Tonle Sap helps visitors see real life.
4. Everything is prepared beforehand before leaving the hotel.
5. The floating villages are very noisy.
6. On the trip, the guest will discover new places and people.
7. People live in stone houses on the lake.
8. Tourists can take a boat ride to see the lake.
9. Villagers catch fish as part of their daily life.
10. The villages are in the mountains.
11. Visitors will enjoy watching people work in the villages.
12. People live in deserts around the lake.
13. The boat ride will be on calm water and peaceful.
14. Visitors cannot see real life from the boat.

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True: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13

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Full story:

1. The guest will see houses on stilts in the villages.
2. Visitors will take care of animals during the tour. True is: The guest will see villagers taking care of animals, but will not do it themselves.
3. Sightseeing on Tonle Sap helps visitors see real life.
4. Everything is prepared beforehand before leaving the hotel.
5. The floating villages are very noisy. True is: The floating villages are calm and peaceful.
6. On the trip, the guest will discover new places and people.
7. People live in stone houses on the lake. True is: People live in wooden houses on stilts over the water.
8. Tourists can take a boat ride to see the lake.
9. Villagers catch fish as part of their daily life.
10. The villages are in the mountains. True is: The villages are on the lake, not in the mountains.
11. Visitors will enjoy watching people work in the villages.
12. People live in deserts around the lake. True is: People live in the countryside and villages around the lake, not deserts.
13. The boat ride will be on calm water and peaceful.
14. Visitors cannot see real life from the boat. True is: Visitors can see real life from the boat.

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Put the statements in the correct order:

1. Take photos and enjoy the views on the boat.
2. Drive by car to the lake.
3. Meet the guide at the hotel.
4. Watch villagers fishing and taking care of animals.
5. Take a boat to visit the floating villages.
6. Drive back to the hotel.

Correct order:
3 → 2 → 5 → 4 → 1 → 6

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Meet the guide at the hotel.

Drive by car to the lake.

Take a boat to visit the floating villages.

Watch villagers fishing and taking care of animals.

Take photos and enjoy the views on the boat.

Drive back to the hotel.

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Fill in, words below:

peaceful, boat, guide, floating,
fish, school, villages, stilt,
everyday, prepared,
views, children,
walk, countryside

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1. We meet the _______ in the hotel lobby.
2. We drive to the lake in a car before we take a _______.
3. The tour visits small floating _______ on the lake.
4. People live in houses on _______ above the water.
5. The Tonle Sap trip shows the _______ around the lake.
6. Villagers catch _______ as part of their daily life.
7. The children in the villages go to _______ every day.
8. The boat ride is calm and very _______.
9. We stop for a short _______ in one of the villages.
10. Visitors enjoy the beautiful _______ from the boat.
11. Before the trip, everything is _______ at the hotel.
12. The tour shows how people live their _______ life.
13. The guide tells us about the _______ villages and their life.
14. We take a _______ on the lake to see the villages closely.

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Correct version:

1. We meet the guide in the hotel lobby.
2. We drive to the lake in a car before we take a boat.
3. The tour visits small floating villages on the lake.
4. People live in houses on stilt above the water.
5. The Tonle Sap trip shows the countryside around the lake.
6. Villagers catch fish as part of their daily life.
7. The children in the villages go to school every day.
8. The boat ride is calm and very peaceful.
9. We stop for a short walk in one of the villages.
10. Visitors enjoy the beautiful views from the boat.
11. Before the trip, everything is prepared at the hotel.
12. The tour shows how people live their everyday life.
13. The guide tells us about the floating villages and their life.
14. We take a boat on the lake to see the villages closely.

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Complete, words below:

hotel, boat,
everyday, peaceful, lake,
countryside, stilt, fish, walk,
children, villages, car,
floating, views

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Tonle Sap is a large _______ in Cambodia. We start the tour at the _______ and meet our guide. First, we drive by _______ to reach the lake. After we arrive, we take a _______ to visit the floating villages.

In the villages, people live in houses on _______ above the water. They catch _______ and take care of animals as part of their _______ life. Children go to _______ every day.

The boat ride is very _______ and visitors enjoy the beautiful _______ from the water. We stop for a short _______ in one of the villages to watch people work. The guide tells us about the _______ villages and the life of the villagers. At the end of the trip, we drive back to the _______.

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Full version:

Tonle Sap is a large lake in Cambodia. We start the tour at the hotel and meet our guide. First, we drive by car to reach the lake. After we arrive, we take a boat to visit the floating villages.

In the villages, people live in houses on stilt above the water. They catch fish and take care of animals as part of their everyday life. Children go to school every day.

The boat ride is very peaceful and visitors enjoy the beautiful views from the water. We stop for a short walk in one of the villages to watch people work. The guide tells us about the floating villages and the life of the villagers. At the end of the trip, we drive back to the hotel.

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• Dive into real Khmer village life,
  meet local families, and support a thriving [doing well, or being successful] community –
  a piece of sustainable tourism
  

You work at the front desk of a luxury hotel in Siem Reap.
A guest comes to you. He says he wants to see life and meet people in the countryside. You tell him about the Preah Dak Village Experience. It is a must when you are in Siem Reap.

Preah Dak is a small village near Siem Reap. It is a very special place. Here, visitors can see real Cambodian life. You can meet local families and learn about their daily work.

In Preah Dak, people make traditional food and handicrafts. Visitors can try cooking Khmer snacks. You can also see how villagers make sugar from palm trees or weave mats. It is fun and interesting. You can try these things yourself. This is why we say “get your hands dirty, heart full open.” You work with your hands and learn with your heart.

A visit to Preah Dak helps the community. When you buy snacks or handicrafts, the money goes to the families. It gives them income and supports their life. Also, by visiting, you help the village keep its culture and traditions.

Walking in the village, you see wooden houses, small temples, and rice fields. You meet children, farmers, and friendly people. It is quiet and peaceful.

Visiting Preah Dak is not only fun. It is a good way to learn, help, and enjoy real village life. Everyone can do something useful while seeing a beautiful and traditional place.

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Vocabulary:

• an experience – something you do or see that teaches you or is interesting.
• dirty – not clean.
• daily work – the jobs or tasks people do every day.
• handicrafts – things made by hand, like art or tools.
• to cook – to make food ready to eat.
• a snack – a small amount of food between meals.
• to make sugar – to create sugar from plants or fruit.
• to weave a mat – to make a flat piece of cloth or grass by crossing threads or strips.
• to be fun – to be enjoyable or make you happy.
• community – a group of people who live in the same place or share the same life.
• an income – money people get for working or selling things.
• to support – to help someone or something.
• culture – the way people live, their ideas, art, and life.
• a tradition – something people do for a long time in their family or country.
• friendly – nice and kind to people.
• quiet – with little or no noise.
• peaceful – calm and not angry or noisy.
• to enjoy – to like something and be happy doing it.
• a village – a small town in the country.
• to do something useful – to do something that helps people or makes a good result.

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Multiple choice test:

1. What is “an experience”?
a) Something you carry when you go outside
b) Something people eat to get energy for the day
c) Something you see or do that teaches you something

2. What does “dirty” mean?
a) Looking new and nice in a good way
b) Not clean and covered with dust or mud
c) Very quiet and calm like a small garden

3. What is “daily work”?
a) Jobs or tasks people do every single day
b) Fun activities people do only during holidays
c) Games or activities people play sometimes at home

4. What are “handicrafts”?
a) Machines or tools that help people work faster
b) Objects made by hand like art, tools, or decorations
c) Objects people buy in shops to use at home

5. What does “to cook” mean?
a) To clean a room, a table, or a floor carefully
b) To fix furniture or other things at home
c) To make food ready to eat using heat or fire

6. What is “a snack”?
a) A small amount of food eaten between main meals
b) A big meal that people eat with friends or family
c) A type of drink you can have after school

7. What does “to make sugar” mean?
a) To wash sugar and put it into a container
b) To prepare salt or spices to use in cooking
c) To produce sugar from plants or fruits for eating

8. What is “to weave a mat”?
a) To make a flat piece using threads or grass
b) To make a small carpet by sewing pieces together
c) To cut grass or flowers and put them in a basket

9. What does “to be fun” mean?
a) To do something that is enjoyable and makes people happy
b) To do something hard that makes people feel tired
c) To do something quiet and calm without any movement

10. What is “community”?
a) A group of trees or plants growing in the same place
b) A group of people living together sharing life and help
c) A group of animals living together in the forest

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11. What is “an income”?
a) Money people receive for work or selling things regularly
b) Money people spend to buy food or clothes
c) Money people give as a gift to friends or family

12. What does “to support” mean?
a) To ask someone to leave a place or situation
b) To help or give assistance to someone or something
c) To talk loudly to get someone’s attention quickly

13. What is “culture”?
a) The way people move or travel every day in a city
b) The way people live, believe, and act in society
c) The way people buy or sell things in the market

14. What is “a tradition”?
a) Something people do for a long time in families or countries
b) Something old that people throw away because it is broken
c) Something new that people try for the first time

15. What does “friendly” mean?
a) Quiet and shy and not talking to anyone
b) Angry or not speaking to other people
c) Being kind, helpful, and nice to other people daily

16. What does “quiet” mean?
a) Very fast or active with many movements
b) Making little or no noise in a place or moment
c) Very happy and excited like at a party

17. What does “peaceful” mean?
a) Calm, safe, and without noise, conflict, or problems
b) Very busy with many things happening at once
c) Full of problems or people fighting all the time

18. What does “to enjoy” mean?
a) To like something and feel happy while doing it
b) To do something that makes you tired or bored
c) To watch something without feeling happy or sad

19. What is “a village”?
a) A small town in the country where people live together
b) A house or apartment where only one family lives
c) A big city with many buildings and streets

20. What does “to do something useful” mean?
a) To make a flat piece using threads or grass
b) Objects made by hand, like art, tools, or decorations
c) To act in a way that helps people

Answers:

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

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Full version:

1. What is “an experience”? Something you see or do that teaches you something
2. What does “dirty” mean? Not clean and covered with dust or mud
3. What is “daily work”? Jobs or tasks people do every single day
4. What are “handicrafts”? Objects made by hand like art, tools, or decorations
5. What does “to cook” mean? To make food ready to eat using heat or fire
6. What is “a snack”? A small amount of food eaten between main meals
7. What does “to make sugar” mean? To produce sugar from plants or fruits for eating
8. What is “to weave a mat”? To make a flat piece using threads or grass
9. What does “to be fun” mean? To do something that is enjoyable and makes people happy
10. What is “community”? A group of people living together sharing life and help
11. What is “an income”? Money people receive for work or selling things regularly
12. What does “to support” mean? To help or give assistance to someone or something
13. What is “culture”? The way people live, believe, and act in society
14. What is “a tradition”? Something people do for a long time in families or countries
15. What does “friendly” mean? Being kind, helpful, and nice to other people daily
16. What does “quiet” mean? Making little or no noise in a place or moment
17. What does “peaceful” mean? Calm, safe, and without noise, conflict, or problems
18. What does “to enjoy” mean? To like something and feel happy while doing it
19. What is “a village”? A small town in the country where people live together
20. What does “to do something useful” mean? To act in a way that helps people

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True or false:

1. Making a small carpet using threads is called weaving a mat.
2. Daily work is only done once a month.
3. Community means a group of people living together and helping each other.
4. Handicrafts are objects made by machines only.
5. Cooking is preparing food using heat or fire.
6. A snack is a small amount of food eaten between meals.
7. Experience is something you see or do that teaches you something.
8. To support someone means to help them or give assistance.
9. To be fun means to make people bored or tired.
10. Tradition is something people do regularly in families or countries.
11. Dirty means not clean or covered with dust or mud.
12. Culture is only about painting and music.
13. To make sugar means to create sugar from plants or fruits.
14. Making sugar means cooking rice in water.

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False: 2,4,9,12,14
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Full version:

1. Making a small carpet using threads is called weaving a mat.
2. Daily work is only done once a month. True is: Daily work is done every day.
3. Community means a group of people living together and helping each other.
4. Handicrafts are objects made by machines only. True is: Handicrafts are objects made by hand like art, tools, or decorations.
5. Cooking is preparing food using heat or fire.
6. A snack is a small amount of food eaten between meals.
7. Experience is something you see or do that teaches you something.
8. To support someone means to help them or give assistance.
9. To be fun means to make people bored or tired. True is: To be fun means to do something enjoyable and make people happy.
10. Tradition is something people do regularly in families or countries.
11. Dirty means not clean or covered with dust or mud.
12. Culture is only about painting and music. True is: Culture is the way people live, believe, and act in society.
13. To make sugar means to create sugar from plants or fruits.
14. Making sugar means cooking rice in water. True is: To make sugar means to create sugar from plants or fruits.

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False: 2,4,9,12,14

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Gap-Fill Exercise – Preah Dak Community (shuffled)

1. In Preah Dak, visitors can get their hands ______ while helping the villagers.
   a) dirty
   b) clean
   c) cooked
2. Every morning, tourists join villagers in their daily ______.
   a) festival
   b) work
   c) game
3. Guests can learn to make sugar from ______ in the village.
   a) rice
   b) sugar cane
   c) trees
4. People in the village show visitors how to weave a ______.
   a) mat
   b) basket
   c) shirt
5. Children in the village love to taste a small ______ between meals.
   a) snack
   b) festival
   c) craft
6. Staying in Preah Dak lets visitors experience real rural ______.
   a) city
   b) music
   c) culture
7. Helping the villagers allows tourists to ______ the community.
   a) support
   b) ignore
   c) sell
8. Daily life in the village includes cooking, farming, and making ______.
   a) toys
   b) handicrafts
   c) books
9. Visitors describe the experience as very ______ and enjoyable.
   a) fun
   b) boring
   c) loud
10. Working with villagers gives them a small ______ for their help.
    a) tool
    b) income
    c) gift
11. The village is quiet and peaceful, perfect to ______ the surroundings.
    a) enjoy
    b) ignore
    c) avoid
12. Participating in local life allows tourists to learn about traditions and ______.
    a) traffic
    b) computers
    c) culture
13. Guests often say the people in Preah Dak are very ______.
    a) friendly
    b) rude
    c) shy
14. The Preah Dak experience is designed to do something ______ for the village.
    a) boring
    b) useful
    c) useless

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Answers:
1-a, 2-b, 3-b, 4-a, 5-a,
6-c, 7-a, 8-b, 9-a, 10-b,
11-a, 12-c, 13-a, 14-b

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Correct version:

1. In Preah Dak, visitors can get their hands dirty while helping the villagers.
2. Every morning, tourists join villagers in their daily work.
3. Guests can learn to make sugar from sugar cane in the village.
4. People in the village show visitors how to weave a mat.
5. Children in the village love to taste a small snack between meals.
6. Staying in Preah Dak lets visitors experience real rural culture.
7. Helping the villagers allows tourists to support the community.
8. Daily life in the village includes cooking, farming, and making handicrafts.
9. Visitors describe the experience as very fun and enjoyable.
10. Working with villagers gives them a small income for their help.
11. The village is quiet and peaceful, perfect to enjoy the surroundings.
12. Participating in local life allows tourists to learn about traditions and culture.
13. Guests often say the people in Preah Dak are very friendly.
14. The Preah Dak experience is designed to do something useful for the village.

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Match the words with definitions

Words:

1. experience
2. dirty
3. daily work
4. handicrafts
5. to cook
6. a snack
7. to make sugar
8. to weave a mat
9. to be fun
10. community
11. income
12. to support
13. culture
14. tradition

Definitions:

a) Money people receive for work or selling things regularly
b) Objects made by hand like art, tools, or decorations
c) To act in a way that helps people
d) To produce sugar from plants or fruits for eating
e) Something people see or do that teaches them something
f) To make food ready to eat using heat or fire
g) A group of people living together sharing life and help
h) A small amount of food eaten between main meals
i) Being kind, helpful, and nice to other people daily
j) To make a flat piece using threads or grass
k) Something people do for a long time in families or countries
l) Not clean, covered with dust, mud, or dirt
m) Jobs or tasks people do every single day
n) To do something that is enjoyable and makes people happy

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Answers:

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

1. experience – Something people see or do that teaches them something
2. dirty – Not clean, covered with dust, mud, or dirt
3. daily work – Jobs or tasks people do every single day
4. handicrafts – Objects made by hand like art, tools, or decorations
5. to cook – To make food ready to eat using heat or fire
6. a snack – A small amount of food eaten between main meals
7. to make sugar – To produce sugar from plants or fruits for eating
8. to weave a mat – To make a flat piece using threads or grass
9. to be fun – To do something that is enjoyable and makes people happy
10. community – A group of people living together sharing life and help
11. income – Money people receive for work or selling things regularly
12. to support – To act in a way that helps people
13. culture – The way people live, believe, and act in society
14. tradition – Something people do for a long time in families or countries

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Interview with Thorn Bun about the Preah Dak Community experience:

enjoy – dirty – mats – skills – culture –
traditions – food – support –
visitors – learning –
snack –
village

Interviewer: Hello, Thorn Bun! Can you tell us what the Preah Dak Community experience is?
Thorn Bun: Yes! It is an experience where visitors can see and do things in the village that teach them about local life and __________.

Interviewer: What can visitors do first when they arrive?
Thorn Bun: They can get their hands __________ by helping with daily work like farming or cooking.

Interviewer: Do visitors cook during the experience?
Thorn Bun: Yes, they can cook __________ using local ingredients and learn how to prepare traditional dishes.

Interviewer: Can people make handicrafts there?
Thorn Bun: Yes, they can make handicrafts like weaving __________ or other handmade objects.

Interviewer: Is the experience fun for visitors?
Thorn Bun: Very fun! People enjoy helping and __________ new things in the village.

Interviewer: Do visitors try local snacks?
Thorn Bun: Yes, they can taste a __________ between meals and enjoy local flavors.

Interviewer: How does the community benefit from visitors?
Thorn Bun: Visitors __________ the community and give the people some income for their work.

Interviewer: What do visitors learn about culture and traditions?
Thorn Bun: They learn about the way people live, believe, and act, and about __________ in families and the village.

Interviewer: How would you describe the people in Preah Dak?
Thorn Bun: Very friendly! They are kind and helpful to __________ every day.

Interviewer: Is the village quiet and peaceful?
Thorn Bun: Yes, it is quiet and peaceful, perfect to __________ the surroundings and village life.

Interviewer: What is the most useful thing visitors do there?
Thorn Bun: They do something useful by helping with daily work and projects that support the __________.

Interviewer: Why should people visit Preah Dak?
Thorn Bun: Because it is a wonderful way to experience real village life, learn new __________, and help the community at the same time.

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Full version:

Interviewer: Hello, Thorn Bun! Can you tell us what the Preah Dak Community experience is?
Thorn Bun: Yes! It is an experience where visitors can see and do things in the village that teach them about local life and culture.

Interviewer: What can visitors do first when they arrive?
Thorn Bun: They can get their hands dirty by helping with daily work like farming or cooking.

Interviewer: Do visitors cook during the experience?
Thorn Bun: Yes, they can cook food using local ingredients and learn how to prepare traditional dishes.

Interviewer: Can people make handicrafts there?
Thorn Bun: Yes, they can make handicrafts like weaving mats or other handmade objects.

Interviewer: Is the experience fun for visitors?
Thorn Bun: Very fun! People enjoy helping and learning new things in the village.

Interviewer: Do visitors try local snacks?
Thorn Bun: Yes, they can taste a snack between meals and enjoy local flavors.

Interviewer: How does the community benefit from visitors?
Thorn Bun: Visitors support the community and give the people some income for their work.

Interviewer: What do visitors learn about culture and traditions?
Thorn Bun: They learn about the way people live, believe, and act, and about traditions in families and the village.

Interviewer: How would you describe the people in Preah Dak?
Thorn Bun: Very friendly! They are kind and helpful to visitors every day.

Interviewer: Is the village quiet and peaceful?
Thorn Bun: Yes, it is quiet and peaceful, perfect to enjoy the surroundings and village life.

Interviewer: What is the most useful thing visitors do there?
Thorn Bun: They do something useful by helping with daily work and projects that support the village.

Interviewer: Why should people visit Preah Dak?
Thorn Bun: Because it is a wonderful way to experience real village life, learn new skills, and help the community at the same time.

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• how youngsters can make a big difference every day
  
  

Be a great youngster, a role model!

Youngsters can do many things to help their community. They have energy, ideas, and skills. Even small actions can make a big difference.

Youngsters can volunteer. They can help in schools, libraries, or community centers. They can also clean streets, parks, and rivers. This makes the community cleaner and safer.

They can also help other children. They can read to younger kids or help them with homework. Teaching and sharing knowledge is very important.

Youngsters can start small projects. They can plant trees, make recycling programs, or sell crafts. These projects help the community and create jobs.

Creativity is also important. Youngsters can make art, music, or videos to show community problems like pollution or health issues.

They can use digital skills to help too. For example, they can make social media posts or websites to promote local businesses or projects.

Programs like the Shinta Mani Foundation help youngsters learn new skills. They give advice and support to start projects.

In conclusion, youngsters can help their communities in many ways. They can use their time, skills, and ideas to make life better for everyone.
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Vocabulary:

• Community – A group of people who live or work in the same place.
• Skills – Things you can do well.
• A difference – A change that makes something better.
• To volunteer – To help others without getting money.
• A library – A place with books to read or borrow.
• A community center – A place where people meet and do activities together.
• To clean – To make something tidy and not dirty.
• Safe – Not dangerous.
• To share knowledge – To teach or tell others what you know.
• To plant a tree – To put a small tree in the ground so it can grow.
• To make recycling programs – To create a system to use old things again.
• To sell crafts – To sell things made by hand, like art or decorations.
• To create jobs – To make work for people so they can earn money.
• Creativity – The ability to make new and interesting ideas or things.
• To make art – To create paintings, drawings, or other creative work.
• Pollution – Dirt, smoke, or waste that harms the environment.
• A health issue – A problem that can make people sick.
• Digital skills – The ability to use computers, phones, or the internet.
• A social media post – A message, picture, or video shared online.
• To promote – To tell people about something to make it popular.
• To give advice – To tell someone what you think they should do.
• To support projects – To help plans or activities succeed.
• In conclusion – A phrase used to show the final idea or summary.

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Multiple choice, one answer correct:

1. What is a community?
   a) A group of people in one place
   b) A type of food
   c) A computer
2. What are skills?
   a) A type of house
   b) Things you can do well
   c) A street
3. What does a difference mean?
   a) A type of tree
   b) A color
   c) A change that makes something better
4. What does it mean to volunteer?
   a) To sleep
   b) To help others without money
   c) To eat
5. What is a library?
   a) A school bus
   b) A shop
   c) A place with books
6. What is a community center?
   a) A farm
   b) A place where people meet and do activities
   c) A hospital
7. What does to clean mean?
   a) To make something tidy
   b) To draw a picture
   c) To sing
8. What does safe mean?
   a) Very big
   b) Not dangerous
   c) Very old
9. What does to share knowledge mean?
   a) To teach others what you know
   b) To build a house
   c) To swim
10. What does to plant a tree mean?
    a) To eat a fruit
    b) To ride a bike
    c) To put a small tree in the ground
11. What does to make recycling programs mean?
    a) To watch TV
    b) To read a book
    c) To create a system to use old things again
12. What does to sell crafts mean?
    a) To buy clothes
    b) To sell things made by hand
    c) To dance
13. What does to create jobs mean?
    a) To write a story
    b) To make work for people
    c) To play music
14. What is creativity?
    a) A kind of food
    b) The ability to make new ideas or things
    c) A type of car
15. What does to make art mean?
    a) To run fast
    b) To sleep
    c) To create paintings, drawings, or creative work
16. What is pollution?
    a) Dirt, smoke, or waste that harms the environment
    b) A festival
    c) A type of animal
17. What is a health issue?
    a) A holiday
    b) A problem that can make people sick
    c) A market
18. What are digital skills?
    a) A type of dance
    b) A kind of tree
    c) The ability to use computers, phones, or the internet
19. What is a social media post?
    a) A type of game
    b) A kind of house
    c) A message, picture, or video shared online
20. What does to promote mean?
    a) To tell people about something to make it popular
    b) To cook food
    c) To hide somethingo

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

1. What is a community? – A group of people in one place
2. What are skills? – Things you can do well
3. What does a difference mean? – A change that makes something better
4. What does it mean to volunteer? – To help others without money
5. What is a library? – A place with books
6. What is a community center? – A place where people meet and do activities
7. What does to clean mean? – To make something tidy
8. What does safe mean? – Not dangerous
9. What does to share knowledge mean? – To teach others what you know
10. What does to plant a tree mean? – To put a small tree in the ground
11. What does to make recycling programs mean? – To create a system to use old things again
12. What does to sell crafts mean? – To sell things made by hand
13. What does to create jobs mean? – To make work for people
14. What is creativity? – The ability to make new ideas or things
15. What does to make art mean? – To create paintings, drawings, or creative work
16. What is pollution? – Dirt, smoke, or waste that harms the environment
17. What is a health issue? – A problem that can make people sick
18. What are digital skills? – The ability to use computers, phones, or the internet
19. What is a social media post? – A message, picture, or video shared online
20. What does to promote mean? – To tell people about something to make it popular

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Gap-fill exercise:

1. Young people can help their __________ by volunteering.
   a) community
   b) car
   c) tree
2. Reading and writing are important __________ for young people.
   a) books
   b) skills
   c) food
3. When you help others without money, you __________.
   a) sleep
   b) volunteer
   c) eat
4. A __________ is a place where people can borrow books.
   a) library
   b) school
   c) market
5. Youngsters can make a __________ to teach others.
   a) song
   b) project
   c) bike
6. Cleaning streets and parks makes the village more __________.
   a) tall
   b) safe
   c) colorful
7. Sharing what you know with others means you __________ knowledge.
   a) share
   b) hide
   c) sell
8. Planting a tree helps the __________.
   a) car
   b) people
   c) environment
9. Making recycling programs helps people use __________ things again.
   a) small
   b) new
   c) old
10. Selling handmade crafts can help people __________.
    a) create jobs
    b) sleep
    c) read
11. Creativity means making __________ and new ideas.
    a) art
    b) boring
    c) old
12. Digital skills are important to use __________.
    a) pencils
    b) phones and computers
    c) cars
13. A social media post is a __________ shared online.
    a) tree
    b) shirt
    c) message, picture, or video
14. To __________ means to tell people about something to make it popular.
    a) hide
    b) promote
    c) plant

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Answers: 1 a, 2 b, 3 b, 4 a, 5 b,
6 b, 7 a, 8 c, 9 c, 10 a,
11 a, 12 b, 13 c, 14 b
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Full version:

1. Young people can help their community by volunteering.
2. Reading and writing are important skills for young people.
3. When you help others without money, you volunteer.
4. A library is a place where people can borrow books.
5. Youngsters can make a project to teach others.
6. Cleaning streets and parks makes the village more safe.
7. Sharing what you know with others means you share knowledge.
8. Planting a tree helps the environment.
9. Making recycling programs helps people use small things again.
10. Selling handmade crafts can help people create jobs.
11. Creativity means making art and new ideas.
12. Digital skills are important to use phones and computers.
13. A social media post is a message, picture, or video shared online.
14. To plant means to tell people about something to make it popular.

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True or false?

1. Young people can help their community if they volunteer.
2. Reading and writing are not important skills for young people.
3. When you help others for free, you volunteer.
4. A library is a place where people buy food.
5. Young people can make a project to teach others.
6. Cleaning streets and parks makes the village dangerous.
7. Sharing what you know means you help others.
8. Planting a tree helps the environment.
9. Making recycling programs helps people waste more things.
10. Selling handmade crafts can help people have jobs.
11. Creativity means making boring ideas.
12. Digital skills are important to use phones and computers.
13. A social media post is a tree shared online.
14. To plant means to tell people about something to make it popular.

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True: 1,3,5,7,8,10,12,
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Correct version:

1. Young people can help their community if they volunteer. – True
2. Reading and writing are not important skills for young people. – False. True is: Reading and writing are important skills for young people.
3. When you help others for free, you volunteer. – True
4. A library is a place where people buy food. – False. True is: A library is a place where people can borrow books.
5. Young people can make a project to teach others. – True
6. Cleaning streets and parks makes the village dangerous. – False. True is: Cleaning streets and parks makes the village safe.
7. Sharing what you know means you help others. – True
8. Planting a tree helps the environment. – True
9. Making recycling programs helps people waste more things. – False. True is: Making recycling programs helps people use old things again.
10. Selling handmade crafts can help people have jobs. – True
11. Creativity means making boring ideas. – False. True is: Creativity means making art and new ideas.
12. Digital skills are important to use phones and computers. – True
13. A social media post is a tree shared online. – False. True is: A social media post is a message, picture, or video shared online.
14. To plant means to tell people about something to make it popular. – False. True is: To promote means to tell people about something to make it popular.

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Match the word to the definition:

Words:

1. community
2. skills
3. volunteer
4. library
5. community center
6. clean
7. safe
8. share knowledge
9. plant a tree
10. recycling programs
11. sell crafts
12. create jobs
13. creativity
14. promote

Definitions:

A. To tell people about something to make it popular
B. A place with books where people can borrow them
C. To make something tidy
D. A place where people meet and do activities
E. Not dangerous
F. To put a small tree in the ground
G. A group of people living or working together
H. Things you can do well
I. The ability to make new ideas or art
J. To teach others what you know
K. To help others without money
L. To make work for people
M. To sell things made by hand
N. A program to use old things again

Answers:
1 G, 2 H, 3 K, 4 B, 5 D, 6 C,
7 E, 8 J, 9 F, 10 N, 11 M,
12 L, 13 I, 14 A

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Correct version:

1. community – A group of people living or working together
2. skills – Things you can do well
3. volunteer – To help others without money
4. library – A place with books where people can borrow them
5. community center – A place where people meet and do activities
6. clean – To make something tidy
7. safe – Not dangerous
8. share knowledge – To teach others what you know
9. plant a tree – To put a small tree in the ground
10. recycling programs – A program to use old things again
11. sell crafts – To sell things made by hand
12. create jobs – To make work for people
13. creativity – The ability to make new ideas or art
14. promote – To tell people about something to make it popular

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Complete, fill in:

Interview with the head of a foundation

promote – projects -community –
environment – support –
creativity –
plant – knowledge –
crafts – library – protect – skills

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Q1: How can young people help their community?
A1: Young people can help their __________ by volunteering, cleaning, and sharing knowledge.

Q2: What skills do youngsters need to support the community?
A2: They need skills like digital skills, __________, and the ability to make art.

Q3: Can they make projects for the community?
A3: Yes, they can make projects and __________ them to help more people.

Q4: Why is volunteering important?
A4: Volunteering is important because it helps the community and shares __________.

Q5: Can young people create jobs in their community?
A5: Yes, selling __________ or making small projects can create jobs for others.

Q6: Where can youngsters share knowledge and learn new skills?
A6: They can do this in a __________ or a community center.

Q7: How can creativity help the community?
A7: Creativity can make new ideas, art, and __________ that help people.

Q8: What can young people do to make the community safe?
A8: They can clean, __________ trees, and make recycling programs.

Q9: Why are recycling programs useful?
A9: Recycling programs are useful because they help people use old things again and __________ the environment.

Q10: How does planting trees support the community?
A10: Planting trees helps the __________ and makes the community healthy and safe.

Q11: In what ways can youngsters share knowledge with others?
A11: They can teach __________, show new ideas, and help people learn creativity.

Q12: Why should young people promote their projects?
A12: Promoting projects is important so more people know about them and __________ the community.

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Full version:

Q1: How can young people help their community?
A1: Young people can help their community by volunteering, cleaning, and sharing knowledge.

Q2: What skills do youngsters need to support the community?
A2: They need skills like digital skills, creativity, and the ability to make art.

Q3: Can they make projects for the community?
A3: Yes, they can make projects and promote them to help more people.

Q4: Why is volunteering important?
A4: Volunteering is important because it helps the community and shares knowledge.

Q5: Can young people create jobs in their community?
A5: Yes, selling crafts or making small projects can create jobs for others.

Q6: Where can youngsters share knowledge and learn new skills?
A6: They can do this in a library or a community center.

Q7: How can creativity help the community?
A7: Creativity can make new ideas, art, and projects that help people.

Q8: What can young people do to make the community safe?
A8: They can clean, plant trees, and make recycling programs.

Q9: Why are recycling programs useful?
A9: Recycling programs are useful because they help people use old things again and protect the environment.

Q10: How does planting trees support the community?
A10: Planting trees helps the environment and makes the community healthy and safe.

Q11: In what ways can youngsters share knowledge with others?
A11: They can teach skills, show new ideas, and help people learn creativity.

Q12: Why should young people promote their projects?
A12: Promoting projects is important so more people know about them and support the community.

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Fill in:

skills – knowledge – safer – sell –
share – community – recycling –
community centers

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Young people can help their __________ in many ways.
They can volunteer, clean streets, plant trees, and share__________.
They can use their skills and creativity to make small projects and promote them.
Youngsters can _________ crafts or make jobs for other people.
Libraries and _________ are good places to learn new skills and __________ knowledge.
__________ programs help people use old things again.
Creativity and digital __________ can help young people make new ideas and projects.
With these actions, young people can make their community __________, nicer, and better for everyone.

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Full version:

Young people can help their community in many ways. They can volunteer, clean streets, plant trees, and share knowledge. They can use their skills and creativity to make small projects and promote them. Youngsters can sell crafts or make jobs for other people. Libraries and community centers are good places to learn new skills and share knowledge. Recycling programs help people use old things again. Creativity and digital skills can help young people make new ideas and projects. With these actions, young people can make their community safer, nicer, and better for everyone.
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• How hotels can help people, culture, and nature

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Part 1, how tourists can help people,
culture, and nature => link

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Hotels play a very important role in responsible tourism. They welcome thousands of visitors every year, so their actions have a big impact on people, culture, and nature. One strong argument is the environment. Hotels use a lot of water and energy, but by saving resources, recycling, and reducing plastic, they can protect nature and lower pollution.

Another reason is the local community. If hotels buy food and products from local farmers and shops, the money stays in the area and supports local families. Hotels can also give jobs to local people, pay fair wages, and offer training. This makes life better for the community.

Respect for culture is also important. Hotels can promote local traditions in a respectful way, for example by inviting local artists or showing traditional crafts, without changing them just for tourists.

Finally, responsible hotels can attract more guests. Many travelers today want to stay in places that care about people and the planet. By being sustainable, hotels can improve their image, make guests happy, and even save money on energy and water.

In short, responsible hotels help the environment, support local people, respect culture, and create a better future for tourism.

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Vocabulary:

respect – to be polite and show that someone or something is important
culture – the way people live, with their music, food, language, and traditions
responsible tourism – tourism that helps people and nature, not harm them
to have an impact on people – to change people’s lives in a good or bad way
an argument – a reason why something is good or bad
environment – nature around us: air, water, land, animals, plants
to save resources – to use less water, energy, or materials
to recycle – to use old things again, like paper, glass, or plastic
to reduce plastic – to use less plastic
to protect nature – to keep animals, plants, and land safe
to lower pollution – to make the air, water, and land cleaner
a reason – why something happens or why you do something
a local community – the people who live in one town or village
to stay in the area (e.g. money) – not to go away, to be used in the same place
to support – to help someone or something
to pay fair wages – to give workers the right money for their job
to offer training – to teach people how to do a job better
to promote traditions – to show and share old ways of life, music, dance, etc.
respectful – polite, kind, showing respect
crafts – things people make by hand, like clothes, baskets, or jewelry
to change – to make something different
finally – at the end
to attract guests – to make people want to come
to care about people – to think people are important and want to help them
to be sustainable – to use resources in a way that is good for the future
to improve – to make something better
to save money – to spend less money
in short – to say something in a simple way, in a few words
to create a better future – to make tomorrow’s world better

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Multiple choice test, one answer:

1. What does respect mean?
a) To be polite and show someone is important
b) To make something dirty
c) To buy many things

2. What is culture?
a) A big city
b) A type of holiday
c) The way people live, with music, food, and traditions

3. Responsible tourism is…
a) Tourism only for rich people
b) Tourism without hotels
c) Tourism that helps people and nature

4. To have an impact on people means…
a) To pay people money
b) To change people’s lives
c) To speak to people

5. What is an argument?
a) A big group of people
b) A place to stay
c) A reason why something is good or bad

6. What is the environment?
a) A special kind of hotel
b) The air, water, animals, and nature around us
c) A place to buy food

7. To save resources means…
a) To use less water and energy
b) To stop working
c) To give money to people

8. To recycle means…
a) To throw things away
b) To use old things again
c) To buy new things

9. To reduce plastic means…
a) To use less plastic
b) To sell plastic to people
c) To make plastic stronger

10. To protect nature means…
a) To walk in the forest
b) To paint pictures of trees
c) To keep animals and plants safe

11. To lower pollution means…
a) To eat less food
b) To make air and water cleaner
c) To build more houses

12. What is a reason?
a) Why something happens
b) A type of job
c) The end of something

13. What is a local community?
a) A street with many shops
b) A hotel for tourists
c) The people in one town or village

14. Money stays in the area means…
a) People save money in the bank
b) People spend the money in the same place
c) People give money to friends

15. To support means…
a) To write about something
b) To help someone or something
c) To stop something

16. To pay fair wages means…
a) To give workers free food
b) To give workers holidays
c) To give workers the right money for their job

17. To offer training means…
a) To show people a movie
b) To give people clothes
c) To teach people for a job
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18. To promote traditions means…
a) To forget old ways
b) To stop using old ideas
c) To show and share old music, dance, etc.

19. Respectful means…
a) Tired and hungry
b) Polite and kind
c) Big and expensive

20. What are crafts?
a) Sports games
b) Things people make by hand
c) Fast trains

21. To change means…
a) To make something different
b) To keep something the same
c) To put something away

22. Finally means…
a) In the middle
b) At the start
c) At the end

23. To attract guests means…
a) To send people home
b) To tell people to go away
c) To make people want to come

24. To care about people means…
a) To play games with people
b) To think people are important
c) To give presents to people

25. To be sustainable means…
a) To use resources in a good way for the future
b) To build very fast
c) To work very hard

26. To improve means…
a) To make something better
b) To make something worse
c) To buy something new

27. To save money means…
a) To spend less money
b) To make more money
c) To give money to friends

28. In short means…
a) To speak for a long time
b) To say something simply in a few words
c) To write a big book

29. To create a better future means…
a) To make tomorrow’s world better
b) To forget about tomorrow
c) To travel in the past

Answers:
1a 2c 3c 4b 5c 6b 7a 8b
9a 10c 11b 12a 13c 14b 15b
16c 17c 18c 19b 20b 21a
22c 23c 24b 25a 26a
27a 28b 29a
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Correct answers:

1. What does respect mean?
To be polite and show someone is important

2. What is culture?
The way people live, with music, food, and traditions

3. Responsible tourism is…
Tourism that helps people and nature

4. To have an impact on people means…
To change people’s lives

5. What is an argument?
A reason why something is good or bad

6. What is the environment?
The air, water, animals, and nature around us

7. To save resources means…
To use less water and energy

8. To recycle means…
To use old things again

9. To reduce plastic means…
To use less plastic

10. To protect nature means…
To keep animals and plants safe

11. To lower pollution means…
To make air and water cleaner

12. What is a reason?
Why something happens

13. What is a local community?
The people in one town or village

14. Money stays in the area means…
People spend the money in the same place

15. To support means…
To help someone or something

16. To pay fair wages means…
To give workers the right money for their job

17. To offer training means…
To teach people for a job

18. To promote traditions means…
To show and share old music, dance, etc.

19. Respectful means…
Polite and kind

20. What are crafts?
Things people make by hand

21. To change means…
To make something different

22. Finally means…
At the end

23. To attract guests means…
To make people want to come

24. To care about people means…
To think people are important

25. To be sustainable means…
To use resources in a good way for the future

26. To improve means…
To make something better

27. To save money means…
To spend less money

28. In short means…
To say something simply in a few words

29. To create a better future means…
To make tomorrow’s world better

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Gap-fill exercise:

1. Tourists should ______ local culture and traditions.
   a) respect
   b) stay in the area
   c) care about people
2. Hotels can ______ local people by giving them fair wages.
   a) offer training
   b) support
   c) improve
3. It is important to ______ water and energy when travelling.
   a) save resources
   b) attract guests
   c) recycle
4. People make beautiful ______ by hand in the village.
   a) crafts
   b) care about people
   c) environment
5. Tourists should avoid activities that harm animals to ______ nature.
   a) finally
   b) promote traditions
   c) protect
6. Hotels can ______ local culture in a respectful way.
   a) create a better future
   b) promote
   c) reduce plastic
7. It is nice when hotels ______ training to their staff.
   a) respect
   b) offer
   c) change
8. Tourists can help the community by spending money there to ______ the local area.
   a) stay
   b) improve
   c) save money
9. Tourists can ______ their use of plastic by using reusable bottles.
   a) recycle
   b) reduce
   c) care about people
10. People should be ______ when talking to local people.
    a) respectful
    b) responsible
    c) argument
11. Hotels that are good for the planet are called ______.
    a) sustainable
    b) crafts
    c) reason
12. Tourists can ______ by helping local people and buying local products.
    a) have an impact on people
    b) promote traditions
    c) save resources
13. Tourists should try to ______ waste and energy in their hotel.
    a) improve
    b) attract guests
    c) recycle
14. Hotels want to ______ guests by making them feel welcome.
    a) attract
    b) change
    c) support
15. Tourists should not harm animals to ______ a better future.
    a) create
    b) lower pollution
    c) improve
16. Local communities like it when tourists ______ their money there.
    a) have an impact on people
    b) spend
    c) offer training
17. Hotels can help people by giving them ______ for work.
    a) training
    b) crafts
    c) reasons
18. Tourists should ______ the environment by not leaving trash behind.
    a) change
    b) improve
    c) protect
19. Hotels can ______ culture in a respectful way to show it to visitors.
    a) recycle
    b) care about people
    c) promote
20. Tourists should ______ by using less energy and water.
    a) save resources
    b) stay in the area
    c) finally

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Answers:

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

1. Tourists should respect local culture and traditions.
2. Hotels can support local people by giving them fair wages.
3. It is important to save resources water and energy when travelling.
4. People make beautiful crafts by hand in the village.
5. Tourists should avoid activities that harm animals to protect nature.
6. Hotels can promote local culture in a respectful way.
7. It is nice when hotels offer training to their staff.
8. Tourists can help the community by spending money there to improve the local area.
9. Tourists can reduce their use of plastic by using reusable bottles.
10. People should be respectful when talking to local people.
11. Hotels that are good for the planet are called sustainable.
12. Tourists can promote traditions by helping local people and buying local products.
13. Tourists should try to recycle waste and energy in their hotel.
14. Hotels want to attract guests by making them feel welcome.
15. Tourists should not harm animals to create a better future.
16. Local communities like it when tourists spend their money there.
17. Hotels can help people by giving them training for work.
18. Tourists should protect the environment by not leaving trash behind.
19. Hotels can promote culture in a respectful way to show it to visitors.
20. Tourists should save resources by using less energy and water.

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True or false:

1. Tourists should respect local culture and traditions.
2. Tourists should always buy souvenirs from large international stores.
3. Hotels can support local people by giving them fair wages.
4. Tourists should try to recycle waste and energy in their hotel.
5. Hotels cannot promote local culture in any way.
6. People make crafts by hand in the village.
7. It is important to waste water and energy when travelling.
8. Hotels want to attract guests by making them feel welcome.
9. Tourists should harm animals to make a better future.
10. Tourists can reduce their use of plastic by using reusable bottles.
11. Local communities like it when tourists spend their money there.
12. Tourists should avoid activities that harm animals to protect nature.
13. Hotels give training to staff to help them improve their skills.
14. Hotels that are good for the planet are called sustainable.

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Answers:

true: 1,3,4,6,8,10,11,12,14

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Correct version:

1. Tourists should respect local culture and traditions.
2. Tourists should always buy souvenirs from large international stores.
   True is: Tourists should buy souvenirs from local stores.
3. Hotels can support local people by giving them fair wages.
4. Tourists should try to recycle waste and energy in their hotel.
5. Hotels cannot promote local culture in any way.
   True is: Hotels can promote local culture in a respectful way.
6. People make crafts by hand in the village.
7. It is important to waste water and energy when travelling.
   True is: It is important to save water and energy when travelling.
8. Hotels want to attract guests by making them feel welcome.
9. Tourists should harm animals to make a better future.
   True is: Tourists should avoid harming animals to create a better future.
10. Tourists can reduce their use of plastic by using reusable bottles.
11. Local communities like it when tourists spend their money there.
12. Tourists should avoid activities that harm animals to protect nature.
13. Hotels give training to staff to help them improve their skills.
    True is: Hotels can give training to staff to help them improve their skills.
14. Hotels that are good for the planet are called sustainable.

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Match word/s to definition:

Words:

1. respect
2. culture
3. responsible tourism
4. to have an impact on people
5. environment
6. to save resources
7. to recycle
8. to reduce plastic
9. local community
10. to support
11. to pay fair wages
12. crafts
13. to attract guests
14. sustainable

Definitions:

a) small group of people living in a particular area
b) to give people money for work in a fair way
c) to protect natural resources like water and energy
d) to show politeness and care for someone or something
e) a way of traveling that helps people, nature, and culture
f) objects made by hand, often traditional
g) the natural world, including air, water, and land
h) to make less waste, especially plastic
i) to make people notice and like a place, service, or hotel
j) long-established habits, art, and way of life of a group
k) ways that can continue without harming people or nature
l) to give help to someone or something
m) to do something that changes or affects people
n) to process materials so they can be used again

Answer key (number-letter, one line)

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

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Correct version:

1. respect – to show politeness and care for someone or something
2. culture – long-established habits, art, and way of life of a group
3. responsible tourism – a way of traveling that helps people, nature, and culture
4. to have an impact on people – to do something that changes or affects people
5. environment – the natural world, including air, water, and land
6. to save resources – to protect natural resources like water and energy
7. to recycle – to process materials so they can be used again
8. to reduce plastic – to make less waste, especially plastic
9. local community – small group of people living in a particular area
10. to support – to give help to someone or something
11. to pay fair wages – to give people money for work in a fair way
12. crafts – objects made by hand, often traditional
13. to attract guests – to make people notice and like a place, service, or hotel
14. sustainable – ways that can continue without harming people or nature
    
    
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Interview with Oum, general manager of a luxury resort – complete, words below:

environment – reduce – sustainable – resort –
save – culture – support –
fair – promote –
respect –
animals – economy –
crafts

1. Q: Hello Oum! Can you tell us your name and job?
A: Hello! My name is Oum. I am the General Manager of a luxury __________.

2. Q: What is responsible tourism?
A: Responsible tourism is traveling in a way that helps people, nature, and __________

3. Q: Why is responsible tourism important for hotels?
A: It is important because hotels can help the __________ and local communities.

4. Q: How can your hotel support local people?
A: We support local people by giving __________ wages and offering training.

5. Q: Can your hotel help protect nature?
A: Yes. We save water and energy,__________ plastic, and recycle.

6. Q: How does your hotel respect culture?
A: We __________ traditions and show local culture in a respectful way.

7. Q: Do you use local products in your hotel?
A: Yes, we use local food and materials to support the local __________.

8. Q: How can tourists help the local community?
A: Tourists can stay in the area, buy local __________, and respect people.

9. Q: Why should tourists avoid harmful activities?
A: Because it can hurt __________, nature, and local people.

10. Q: What is your hotel doing to be sustainable?
A: We __________ resources, reduce pollution, and care about people.

11. Q: Can responsible tourism attract guests?
A: Yes, many guests like to stay in hotels that are responsible and __________.

12. Q: How does your hotel create a better future?
A: We help local people, protect the environment, and __________ culture.

13. Q: What is your advice for tourists?
A: Respect culture, __________ local communities, and care about nature.

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Full version:

1. Q: Hello Oum! Can you tell us your name and job?
A: Hello! My name is Oum. I am the General Manager of a luxury resort.

2. Q: What is responsible tourism?
A: Responsible tourism is traveling in a way that helps people, nature, and culture.

3. Q: Why is responsible tourism important for hotels?
A: It is important because hotels can help the environment and local communities.

4. Q: How can your hotel support local people?
A: We support local people by giving fair wages and offering training.

5. Q: Can your hotel help protect nature?
A: Yes. We save water and energy, reduce plastic, and recycle.

6. Q: How does your hotel respect culture?
A: We promote traditions and show local culture in a respectful way.

7. Q: Do you use local products in your hotel?
A: Yes, we use local food and materials to support the local economy.

8. Q: How can tourists help the local community?
A: Tourists can stay in the area, buy local crafts, and respect people.

9. Q: Why should tourists avoid harmful activities?
A: Because it can hurt animals, nature, and local people.

10. Q: What is your hotel doing to be sustainable?
A: We save resources, reduce pollution, and care about people.

11. Q: Can responsible tourism attract guests?
A: Yes, many guests like to stay in hotels that are responsible and sustainable.

12. Q: How does your hotel create a better future?
A: We help local people, protect the environment, and respect culture.

13. Q: What is your advice for tourists?
A: Respect culture, support local communities, and care about nature.

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Fill in:

promote – environment – traveling –
future – support – save –
important – care –
sustainable

Responsible tourism means __________ in a way that helps people, culture, and nature.
Tourists should respect traditions, buy local crafts, and __________ local businesses.
They should __________ water and energy, reduce plastic, recycle, and never harm animals.
Hotels also play an __________ role.
They can protect the __________, give staff fair wages, and offer training.
They should use local products, __________traditions respectfully, and __________ about the community.
Many hotels today want to be __________ and attract guests who care about the future.
In short, responsible tourism creates a better __________ for everyone.

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Full version:

Responsible tourism means traveling in a way that helps people, culture, and nature. Tourists should respect traditions, buy local crafts, and support local businesses. They should save water and energy, reduce plastic, recycle, and never harm animals. Hotels also play an important role. They can protect the environment, give staff fair wages, and offer training. They should use local products, promote traditions respectfully, and care about the community. Many hotels today want to be sustainable and attract guests who care about the future. In short, responsible tourism creates a better future for everyone.
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Here’s a structured summary of the original text with key words only:

Responsible Tourism – Key Points

Tourists:

• Respect culture & traditions
• Support local economy: stay local, buy crafts
• Save resources: water, energy
• Reduce plastic, recycle
• Avoid harmful activities: no animal abuse
• Mind over-tourism: visit less-known places

Hotels:

• Environmental practices: energy-saving, waste reduction
• Fair employment: pay fair wages, offer training
• Community support: use local products, involve locals
• Promote culture respectfully
• Sustainable practices to attract guests

Goal:

• Protect nature, support people, create better future