Sophea is a young girl. She is 10 years old. She lives with her family.
Her family is small but happy. Sophea has a mother, a father, and a little brother. Her mother’s name is Anna. Anna is kind and loves to cook. Her father’s name is Tom. Tom is strong and works hard.
Sophea’s little brother is Ben. Ben is 4 years old. He is funny and loves to play with toys. Sophea and Ben like to laugh together.
Sophea loves her family. They love her too. They are always happy when they are together. __________________________________ Vocabulary:
young – not old; a child or little person
a small family – a family with few people
a mother – a woman who has children
a father – a man who has children
a brother – a boy who has the same parents as you
to be kind – to be nice and help people
to cook – to make food
to be strong – to have a strong body; not weak
to work hard – to do a lot of work and try your best
to be funny – to make people laugh
a toy – something children play with
to laugh – to make a happy sound; smile and make sound
to be together – to be with other people; not alone
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Multiple-choice exercise, one answer correct:
What does young mean? A) not old B) very big C) a lot of toys
What is a mother? A) a man who has children B) a woman who has children C) a child
What is a father? A) a woman who has children B) a man who has children C) a toy
What is a brother? A) a girl in your family B) a boy who has the same parents as you C) a happy sound
What is a small family? A) a family with many people B) a strong person C) a family with few people
What does it mean to be kind? A) to be funny B) to cook food C) to be nice and help people
What does to cook mean? A) to eat B) to make food C) to play
What does it mean to be strong? A) to be weak B) to be small C) to have a strong body; not weak
What does to work hard mean? A) to sleep B) to do a lot of work and try your best C) to laugh
What does to be funny mean? A) to be kind B) to cook C) to make people laugh
What is a toy? A) to laugh B) a strong person C) something children play with
What does to laugh mean? A) to be with other people B) to make a happy sound; smile and make sound C) to cook
What does to be together mean? A) to be alone B) to work hard C) to be with other people; not alone
What is a brother? A) a boy who has the same parents as you B) a man who has children C) a happy sound
What is a mother? A) a woman who has children B) a toy C) a child
My name is Sochea. I was an excellent manager in a five-star hotel in Cambodia. I retired in May 2025. Looking back, I remember my career and how important teamwork was.
In the hotel, many people worked together every day. The reception, housekeeping, restaurant, and maintenance teams all had different jobs, but we needed to cooperate to make guests happy. Good teamwork was very important.
At the reception, staff welcomed guests, gave information, and answered questions. But the reception team could not work alone. When a guest checked in, the room had to be clean. Housekeeping did this job. If housekeeping did not finish on time, the guest had to wait, and this was not good service.
The restaurant team also had an important role. They prepared meals for the guests. When they worked well, guests enjoyed their food and felt comfortable. Sometimes the restaurant and reception teams had to communicate, for example, when a guest asked for breakfast in the room.
Maintenance was another important team. They fixed problems, like broken lights or air conditioners. Without them, the hotel did not run smoothly.
I learned that good teamwork meant respect, clear communication, and helping each other. When everybody worked together, guests were happy, and the hotel was successful. I feel proud that I led such a team.
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Verbs, infinitive and past simple forms:
to be (was/[=slash] were) : to exist or to have a state or condition to have (had) : to own, possess, or experience to retire (retired) : to stop working after a career to look (looked) : to think about or examine to remember (remembered) : to have a memory of something to work (worked) : to perform tasks or a job to cooperate (cooperated) : to work together with others to make (made) : to create or cause something to welcome (welcomed) : to greet someone in a friendly way to give (gave) : to provide something to someone to answer (answered) : to reply to a question to check in (checked in) : to register upon arrival at a hotel to finish (finished) : to complete something to wait (waited) : to stay until something happens to prepare (prepared) : to make ready to enjoy (enjoyed) : to feel pleasure from something to feel (felt) : to experience an emotion or sensation to communicate (communicated) : to exchange information to ask (asked) : to request information to fix (fixed) : to repair something to run (ran) : to operate or function to learn (learned) : to gain knowledge or understanding to help (helped) : to assist someone
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Fill in the blanks – past simple
I ________ (be) an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
I ________ (have) many responsibilities every day.
The receptionist ________ (give) information to the guests.
Housekeeping ________ (come) early to clean the rooms.
Some guests ________ (take) breakfast in their rooms.
The restaurant staff ________ (make) breakfast and lunch for the guests.
Sometimes the maintenance team ________ (find) broken lights in the rooms.
I ________ (learn) that teamwork was very important.
The guests ________ (feel) happy when all teams worked together.
I ________ (leave) the hotel after many years of work.
The staff ________ (work) very hard every day.
Housekeeping ________ (finish) the cleaning on time.
I ________ (look) back and remember many moments.
The teams ________ (help) each other during busy days.
Everyone ________ (communicate) to make guests happy.
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Full version:
I was an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
I had many responsibilities every day.
The receptionist gave information to the guests.
Housekeeping came early to clean the rooms.
Some guests took breakfast in their rooms.
The restaurant staff made breakfast and lunch for the guests.
Sometimes the maintenance team found broken lights in the rooms.
I learned that teamwork was very important.
The guests felt happy when all teams worked together.
I left the hotel after many years of work.
The staff worked very hard every day.
Housekeeping finished the cleaning on time.
I looked back and remembered many moments.
The teams helped each other during busy days.
Everyone communicated to make guests happy.
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Make the following sentences negative:
I was an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
I had many responsibilities every day.
The receptionist gave information to the guests.
Housekeeping came early to clean the rooms.
Some guests took breakfast in their rooms.
The restaurant staff made breakfast and lunch for the guests.
Sometimes the maintenance team found broken lights in the rooms.
I learned that teamwork was very important.
The guests felt happy when all teams worked together.
I left the hotel after many years of work.
The staff worked very hard every day.
Housekeeping finished the cleaning on time.
I looked back and remembered many moments.
The teams helped each other during busy days.
Everyone communicated to make guests happy.
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Correct version:
I was not an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
I did not have many responsibilities every day.
The receptionist did not give information to the guests.
Housekeeping did not come early to clean the rooms.
Some guests did not take breakfast in their rooms.
The restaurant staff did not make breakfast and lunch for the guests.
Sometimes the maintenance team did not find broken lights in the rooms.
I did not learn that teamwork was very important.
The guests did not feel happy when all teams worked together.
I did not leave the hotel after many years of work.
The staff did not work very hard every day.
Housekeeping did not finish the cleaning on time.
I did not look back and remember many moments.
The teams did not help each other during busy days.
Everyone did not communicate to make guests happy.
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Turn the following statements into questions:
I was an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
I had many responsibilities every day.
The receptionist gave information to the guests.
Housekeeping came early to clean the rooms.
Some guests took breakfast in their rooms.
The restaurant staff made breakfast and lunch for the guests.
Sometimes the maintenance team found broken lights in the rooms.
I learned that teamwork was very important.
The guests felt happy when all teams worked together.
I left the hotel after many years of work.
The staff worked very hard every day.
Housekeeping finished the cleaning on time.
I looked back and remembered many moments.
The teams helped each other during busy days.
Everyone communicated to make guests happy.
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Correct version:
Was I an excellent manager in a five-star hotel?
Did I have many responsibilities every day?
Did the receptionist give information to the guests?
Did housekeeping come early to clean the rooms?
Did some guests take breakfast in their rooms?
Did the restaurant staff make breakfast and lunch for the guests?
Did the maintenance team find broken lights in the rooms?
Did I learn that teamwork was very important?
Did the guests feel happy when all teams worked together?
Did I leave the hotel after many years of work?
Did the staff work very hard every day?
Did housekeeping finish the cleaning on time?
Did I look back and remember many moments?
Did the teams help each other during busy days?
Did everyone communicate to make guests happy?
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Yes, she/they did! or No, she/they didn’t.
Did the maintenance team paint the walls? – No, they didn’t, the maintenance team fixed broken lights.
Did the receptionist welcome the guests? – Yes, they did.
Did Sochea work in a school?
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Did housekeeping clean the rooms on time?
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Did the restaurant staff serve breakfast in the rooms?
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Did the restaurant staff clean the windows?
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Did Sochea retire in May 2025?
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Did the guests feel happy when all teams worked together?
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Did Sochea forget about teamwork?
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Did the teams help each other during busy days?
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Did the staff work very hard every day?
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Did housekeeping ignore the rooms?
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Did the maintenance team fix broken lights?
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Did Sochea learn that teamwork was very important?
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Did Sochea work in a five-star hotel?
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Did the restaurant staff prepare breakfast?
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Did the receptionist cook the meals?
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Did the maintenance team paint the walls?
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Correct version:
Did the maintenance team paint the walls? – No, they didn’t, the maintenance team fixed broken lights.
Did the receptionist welcome the guests? – Yes, they did.
Did Sochea work in a school? – No, she didn’t, she worked in a five-star hotel.
Did housekeeping clean the rooms on time? – Yes, they did.
Did the restaurant staff serve breakfast in the rooms? – Yes, they did.
Did the restaurant staff clean the windows? – No, they didn’t, the restaurant staff prepared breakfast and lunch.
Did Sochea retire in May 2025? – Yes, she did.
Did the guests feel happy when all teams worked together? – Yes, they did.
Did Sochea forget about teamwork? – No, she didn’t, she learned that teamwork was very important.
Did the teams help each other during busy days? – Yes, they did.
Did the staff work very hard every day? – Yes, they did.
Did housekeeping ignore the rooms? – No, they didn’t, housekeeping cleaned the rooms on time.
Did the maintenance team fix broken lights? – Yes, they did.
Did Sochea learn that teamwork was very important? – Yes, she did.
Did Sochea work in a five-star hotel? – Yes, she did.
Did the restaurant staff prepare breakfast? – Yes, they did.
Did the receptionist cook the meals? – No, they didn’t, the receptionist gave information and answered questions.
Did the maintenance team paint the walls? – No, they didn’t, the maintenance team fixed broken lights.
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Interview with Sochea – fill in
welcomed – broken lights – retired – worked – a lot – teamwork – was – helped – star – prepared – did – very
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1. Interviewer: Where did you work? Sochea: I worked in a five-__________ hotel in Cambodia.
2. Interviewer: When did you retire? Sochea: I __________ in May 2025.
3. Interviewer: What job did you do in the hotel? Sochea: I __________ the manager of the hotel.
4. Interviewer: Did you work every day? Sochea: Yes, I worked __________ every day.
5. Interviewer: Who worked at the reception? Sochea: The reception staff __________ the guests and answered questions.
6. Interviewer: Did housekeeping clean the rooms on time? Sochea: Yes, they __________.
7. Interviewer: What did the restaurant staff do? Sochea: They __________ breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
8. Interviewer: Did the maintenance team fix problems? Sochea: Yes, they fixed __________ and air conditioners.
9. Interviewer: Was teamwork important in the hotel? Sochea: Yes, teamwork was __________ important.
10. Interviewer: Did the teams help each other? Sochea: Yes, they __________each other every day.
11. Interviewer: Did guests enjoy their stay? Sochea: Yes, they felt happy when all teams __________ together.
12. Interviewer: What did you learn from your career? Sochea: I learned that good __________ and communication are very important. ————————————–
Correct version:
1. Interviewer: Where did you work? Sochea: I worked in a five-star hotel in Cambodia.
2. Interviewer: When did you retire? Sochea: I retired in May 2025.
3. Interviewer: What job did you do in the hotel? Sochea: I was the manager of the hotel.
4. Interviewer: Did you work every day? Sochea: Yes, I worked every day.
5. Interviewer: Who worked at the reception? Sochea: The reception staff welcomed the guests and answered questions.
6. Interviewer: Did housekeeping clean the rooms on time? Sochea: Yes, they did.
7. Interviewer: What did the restaurant staff do? Sochea: They prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
8. Interviewer: Did the maintenance team fix problems? Sochea: Yes, they fixed broken lights and air conditioners.
9. Interviewer: Was teamwork important in the hotel? Sochea: Yes, teamwork was very important.
10. Interviewer: Did the teams help each other? Sochea: Yes, they helped each other every day.
11. Interviewer: Did guests enjoy their stay? Sochea: Yes, they felt happy when all teams worked together.
12. Interviewer: What did you learn from your career? Sochea: I learned that good teamwork and communication are very important.
-how working together makes guests happy and the hotel successful
In a hotel, many people work together every day. The reception, housekeeping, restaurant, and maintenance teams all have different jobs, but they must cooperate to make guests happy. Good teamwork is very important.
At the reception, staff welcome the guests, give information, and answer questions. But the receptionist cannot work alone. When a guest checks in, the room must already be clean. That is the job of housekeeping. If the housekeeping team does not finish on time, the guest will have to wait, and this is not good service.
The restaurant team also plays a big part. They prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If they work well, guests enjoy the food and feel comfortable. Sometimes the restaurant and reception must communicate, for example, when a guest asks for breakfast in the room.
Maintenance is another important team. They fix problems, like a broken light or an air conditioner that does not work. Without them, the hotel cannot run smoothly.
Good teamwork means respect, clear communication, and helping each other. When everybody works together, guests are happy, and the hotel is successful.
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Vocabulary:
to be successful (was/(=slash) were successful): to do a good job, to have good results
reception (hotel): the front desk where guests check in and ask questions
housekeeping: the hotel team that cleans rooms
maintenance (hotel): the team that repairs things in the hotel
to cooperate (cooperated): to work together with other people
staff: all the people who work in a hotel
to welcome guests (welcomed): to say hello and be friendly when guests arrive
to finish on time (finished): to complete a job before the deadline
to play a big part (played): to be very important in something
to prepare breakfast (prepared): to make the food in the morning
to enjoy food (enjoyed): to like the taste of the food
to feel comfortable (felt): to be relaxed and happy
to communicate (communicated): to talk and give information to each other
to fix problems (fixed): to repair something that is broken
a broken light: a lamp that does not work
to run smoothly (ran): to work well, without problems
to mean (meant): to show or explain the idea of something
respect: to be polite and show that you value other people
clear communication: easy and simple information that everyone can understand
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Multiple-choice test, one answer correct:
Soundfile 1-17 only:
1. To be successful means… A) to start a new job B) to try but not finish C) to do something well and get good results
2. Reception in a hotel is… A) the front desk where guests check in B) the swimming pool C) the place where the food is cooked
3. Housekeeping is… A) the people who drive the buses B) the people who clean the rooms C) the people who work in the bank
4. Maintenance in a hotel is… A) the team that serves drinks B) the team that cooks breakfast C) the team that repairs things
5. To cooperate means… A) to work together with other people B) to shout at other people C) to leave the team
6. Staff means… A) the guests who stay in the hotel B) the furniture in the hotel C) all the people who work in the hotel
7. To welcome guests means… A) to say hello and be friendly B) to ask the guest to leave C) to clean the guest’s clothes
8. To finish on time means… A) to leave the work for tomorrow B) to complete the work before the deadline C) to never do the work
9. To play a big part means… A) to be very important in something B) to play music in a band C) to watch a football game
10. To prepare breakfast means… A) to eat breakfast in a café B) to buy fruit in the market C) to make the morning meal
11. To enjoy food means… A) to like the food B) to not eat the food C) to throw the food away
12. To feel comfortable means… A) to be relaxed and happy B) to be very tired and angry C) to feel hungry
13. To communicate means… A) to sleep in a hotel room B) to walk in the city C) to talk and share information
14. To fix problems means… A) to repair something that is broken B) to make more problems C) to ask someone else to do it
15. A broken light is… A) a very bright light B) a lamp that does not work C) a new light in the shop
16. To run smoothly means… A) to run very fast B) to close the hotel C) to work well, without problems
17. To mean is… A) to sing a song B) to explain an idea or word C) to clean the floor
18. Respect means… A) to be polite and value other people B) to laugh at other people C) to forget about other people
19. Clear communication is… A) talking very fast so nobody understands B) not giving any information C) easy and simple information that everyone understands
To be successful means to do something well and get good results.
Reception in a hotel is the front desk where guests check in.
Housekeeping is the team of people who clean the rooms in a hotel.
Maintenance in a hotel is the team that repairs things that are broken.
To cooperate means to work together with other people.
Staff means all the people who work in the hotel.
To welcome guests means to say hello and be friendly when they arrive.
To finish on time means to complete the work before the deadline.
To play a big part means to be very important in something.
To prepare breakfast means to make the food in the morning for guests.
To enjoy food means to like the taste of the food.
To feel comfortable means to be relaxed and happy.
To communicate means to talk and share information with other people.
To fix problems means to repair something that is broken.
A broken light is a lamp that does not work.
To run smoothly means that everything works well without problems.
To mean is to show or explain the idea of something.
Respect means to be polite and value other people.
Clear communication is easy and simple information that everyone can understand.
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Match each word or phrase with the correct definition
Words/Phrases
to be successful
reception (hotel)
housekeeping
maintenance (hotel)
to cooperate
staff
to welcome guests
to finish on time
to play a big part
to prepare breakfast
to enjoy food
to feel comfortable
to communicate
to fix problems
a broken light
to run smoothly
to mean
respect
clear communication
Definitions
A. to like the taste of the food B. the front desk where guests check in C. easy and simple information that everyone can understand D. to repair something that is broken E. the people who clean the rooms in a hotel F. a lamp that does not work G. to do something well, to have good results H. to show or explain the idea of something I. to make the morning meal for guests J. to be very important in something K. to be relaxed and happy L. all the people who work in the hotel M. to work together with other people N. to say hello and be friendly when guests arrive O. to complete a job before the deadline P. to talk and share information with other people Q. to be polite and value other people R. the team that repairs things in the hotel S. everything works well without problems
-see old statues, art, and learn about Cambodia’s history
You work at the front desk of a five star hotel in Siem Reap. A guest approaches you and asks for information on the National Museum in Siem Reap; his question: is it wort going there?
Voice 1:
Voice 2:
Voice 3:
The National Museum in Siem Reap is a very interesting place to visit. It is not very big, so you can see everything in one or two hours. The museum has many beautiful sculptures, statues, and objects from Cambodia’s past. Most of them are from the Angkor period, which is very famous.
When you visit the museum, you can learn a lot about Khmer history and culture. You can see how people lived a long time ago and how they built the temples. There are also information signs and guides, so it is easy to understand the exhibits. The museum is clean and quiet, and it is not very crowded, so it is easy to walk around and enjoy everything.
Visiting the National Museum is a good choice if you want to understand more about Cambodia before going to the temples. You can see art, statues, and old objects that show the life of Cambodian people in the past. It is also a nice place to take photos and remember your visit.
In my opinion, if you like history, art, and culture, the National Museum in Siem Reap is definitely worth visiting. It helps you know more about Cambodia and makes your trip more interesting.
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Vocabulary:
front desk – the place in a hotel where guests ask questions and get help
to approach – to go near someone or something
to be worth – to be good enough to spend time or money on
a sculpture – a piece of art made from stone, metal, or wood
a statue – a sculpture of a person or animal
an object – a thing you can see or touch
cambodia’s past – the history of Cambodia
a period (of time) – a length of time
to be famous – to be well known by many people
culture – the way people live, their traditions, and art
an information sign – a sign that gives facts or details
a guide – a person who explains things to visitors
an exhibit – something shown in a museum
to be clean – to be free of dirt
to be quiet – to have little or no noise
to be crowded – to have many people in one place
to enjoy – to feel happy or pleased with something
art – things people make to show beauty or feelings, like paintings or sculptures
the past – time that has already happened
to remember – to keep information or experiences in your mind
in my opinion – what you think or feel about something
definitely – certainly; without any doubt
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Multiple-choice, one answer correct:
Listen: 1-21
1. Where do guests go in a hotel to ask questions and get help? a) front desk b) a guide c) an exhibit
2. What does it mean to go near someone or something? a) to be famous b) to enjoy c) to approach
3. Which word means to be good enough to spend time or money on? a) to remember b) to be worth c) an object
4. A piece of art made from stone, metal, or wood is called: a) a guide b) a sculpture c) art
5. A sculpture of a person or an animal is called: a) a statue b) an exhibit c) a period
6. A thing you can see or touch is called: a) culture b) an object c) an information sign
7. The history of Cambodia is called: a) Cambodia’s past b) the past c) a period
8. A length of time is called: a) in my opinion b) culture c) a period
9. To be well known by many people means: a) to enjoy b) to be famous c) definitely
10. The way people live, their traditions, and art is called: a) art b) culture c) a guide
11. A sign that gives facts or details is called: a) an exhibit b) a statue c) an information sign
12. A person who explains things to visitors is called: a) a guide b) to be worth c) an object
13. Something shown in a museum is called: a) an exhibit b) to remember c) art
14. To be free of dirt means: a) to enjoy b) to be clean c) to be crowded
15. To have little or no noise means: a) to be quiet b) to be famous c) definitely
16. To have many people in one place means: a) a period b) in my opinion c) to be crowded
17. To feel happy or pleased with something is: a) to enjoy b) to approach c) to remember
18. Things people make to show beauty or feelings are called: a) art b) culture c) an object
19. Time that has already happened is called: a) a period b) Cambodia’s past c) the past
20. To keep information or experiences in your mind is: a) to be worth b) in my opinion c) to be worth
21. The phrase “what you think or feel about something” is: a) in my opinion b) to enjoy c) definitely
22. Certainly; without any doubt means: a) to be famous b) a guide c) definitely ____________________
Match the words to the correct definitions, part 1:
Words:
front desk
to approach
to be worth
a sculpture
a statue
an object
Cambodia’s past
a period (of time)
to be famous
culture
an information sign
Definitions:
a) The way people live, their traditions, and art b) A thing you can see or touch c) The history of Cambodia d) To be well known by many people e) A piece of art made from stone, metal, or wood f) The place in a hotel where guests ask questions and get help g) A sign that gives facts or details h) A sculpture of a person or an animal i) To go near someone or something j) A length of time k) To be good enough to spend time or money on
Match the words to the correct definitions, part 2:
Words: 12. a guide 13. an exhibit 14. to be clean 15. to be quiet 16. to be crowded 17. to enjoy 18. art 19. the past 20. to remember 21. in my opinion 22. definitely
Definitions: a) To feel happy or pleased with something b) Things people make to show beauty or feelings, like paintings or sculptures c) Time that has already happened d) Certainly; without any doubt e) A person who explains things to visitors f) To keep information or experiences in your mind g) Something shown in a museum h) To have little or no noise i) To have many people in one place j) What you think or feel about something k) To be free of dirt
Most objects in the museum are from the Angkor period.
Visitors can learn about Cambodian culture.
The museum is not very big.
There are guides to help visitors.
There are also information signs with details.
Visitors can see many beautiful sculptures.
The museum has many exhibits.
The museum shows how people lived in the past.
The museum is usually clean and quiet.
You can explore the museum in 1–2 hours.
The museum helps visitors understand Cambodia before visiting the temples.
Visitors can take photos in the museum.
The museum is not for people who like only ancient art.
Many tourists enjoy the museum because it is easy to read the signs.
The museum is interesting for people who like history.
The museum has many objects from Cambodian history.
Visitors can learn about Cambodian paintings and traditions.
The museum is often crowded in the morning.
A guide can help visitors touch the exhibits.
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Fill in, words below:
information signs – culture – past – objects – visiting – exhibits – clean -enjoy
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The National Museum is in Siem Reap. It shows many __________ from Cambodia’s past, mostly from the Angkor period. Visitors can see sculptures, statues, and other __________. The museum is __________, quiet, and not very big. Guides and __________ help visitors understand the objects. Many tourists __________ visiting because it is easy to explore in one or two hours. The museum helps people learn about Cambodian __________ and history before visiting temples. In my opinion, it is interesting for everyone who likes art, history, and learning about the __________. Definitely worth __________.
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Complete version:
The National Museum is in Siem Reap. It shows many objects from Cambodia’s past, mostly from the Angkor period. Visitors can see sculptures, statues, and other exhibits. The museum is clean, quiet, and not very big. Guides and information signs help visitors understand the objects. Many tourists enjoy visiting because it is easy to explore in one or two hours. The museum helps people learn about Cambodian culture and history before visiting temples. In my opinion, it is interesting for everyone who likes art, history, and learning about the past. Definitely worth visiting.
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Coversation between guest and staff at front desk (A2) – fill in:
statues – history – center – worth – hours – quiet – visitors – every – understand
1. Guest: What is the National Museum? Staff: It is a museum in Siem Reap.
2. Guest: Where is the museum? Staff: It is in the city __________.
3. Guest: How long does it take to visit? Staff: It takes one or two __________.
4. Guest: Why do people visit the museum? Staff: They visit to learn about Cambodian culture and __________.
5. Guest: Who helps visitors in the museum? Staff: Guides help __________.
6. Guest: What can I see there? Staff: You can see sculptures, __________, and other objects.
7. Guest: Is the museum big? Staff: No, it is not very big..
8. Guest: Is the museum clean? Staff: Yes, it is clean and __________.
9. Guest: When is the museum open? Staff: It opens __________ day.
10. Guest: Can I take photos? Staff: Yes, you can take photos.
11. Guest: How do the information signs help? Staff: They help visitors __________ the objects.
12. Guest: In your opinion, is it __________ visiting? Staff: Yes, definitely. ____________________
Full version:
1. Guest: What is the National Museum? Staff: It is the main museum in Siem Reap.
2. Guest: Where exactly is the museum? Staff: It is in the city center, near many hotels.
3. Guest: How long do visitors usually spend there? Staff: Most people spend about one or two hours.
4. Guest: Why do tourists visit the museum? Staff: They visit to learn about Cambodian culture and history.
5. Guest: Who can help me in the museum? Staff: Guides and staff members can help you.
6. Guest: What kind of things can I see there? Staff: You can see sculptures, statues, and other historical objects.
7. Guest: Is the museum very big? Staff: No, it is not very big, so it is easy to walk around.
8. Guest: Is it clean? Staff: Yes, it is usually clean and quiet.
9. Guest: When is the museum open for visitors? Staff: It is open every day, from morning to late afternoon.
10. Guest: Can I take photos inside the museum? Staff: Yes, photos are allowed in most areas.
11. Guest: How do the signs and guides help visitors? Staff: They explain the objects and make it easy to understand the history.
12. Guest: In your opinion, is it worth visiting? Staff: Yes, definitely. It is interesting for everyone who likes art and history.
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Conversation in A2+, fill in:
museum – afternoon – visit – objects – restaurants – culture – questions – learn – problems – historical – walk – pleasant __________________
1. Guest: What is the National Museum? Staff: It is the main museum in Siem Reap, and many tourists __________ it every year.
2. Guest: Where exactly is the museum? Staff: It is in the city center, not far from the main hotels and __________.
3. Guest: How long do visitors usually spend there? Staff: Most people spend about one or two hours exploring the __________.
4. Guest: Why do tourists visit the museum? Staff: They visit because they want to__________ about Cambodian culture and history.
5. Guest: Who can help me in the museum? Staff: Guides and museum staff can answer __________ and give explanations.
6. Guest: What kind of things can I see there? Staff: You can see beautiful sculptures, statues, and many __________ objects.
7. Guest: Is the museum very big? Staff: No, it is not very big, so visitors can __________around easily and see everything.
8. Guest: Is it clean and quiet inside? Staff: Yes, it is usually very clean and quiet, which makes it ___________ to visit.
9. Guest: When is the museum open for visitors? Staff: The museum opens every day, from morning until late __________.
10. Guest: Can I take photos inside the museum? Staff: Yes, you can take photos in most areas without any __________.
11. Guest: How do the signs and guides help visitors? Staff: The signs and guides explain the __________ and help people understand the history of Cambodia.
12. Guest: In your opinion, is it worth visiting? Staff: Yes, definitely. It is interesting for everyone who likes art, __________, and history.
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1. Guest: What is the National Museum? Staff: It is the main museum in Siem Reap.
2. Guest: Where exactly is the museum? Staff: It is in the city center, near many hotels.
3. Guest: How long do visitors usually spend there? Staff: Most people spend about one or two hours.
4. Guest: Why do tourists visit the museum? Staff: They visit to learn about Cambodian culture and history.
5. Guest: Who can help me in the museum? Staff: Guides and staff members can help you.
6. Guest: What kind of things can I see there? Staff: You can see sculptures, statues, and other historical objects.
7. Guest: Is the museum very big? Staff: No, it is not very big, so it is easy to walk around.
8. Guest: Is it clean and quiet inside? Staff: Yes, it is usually clean and quiet.
9. Guest: When is the museum open for visitors? Staff: It is open every day, from morning to late afternoon.
10. Guest: Can I take photos inside the museum? Staff: Yes, photos are allowed in most areas.
11. Guest: How do the signs and guides help visitors? Staff: They explain the objects and make it easy to understand the history.
12. Guest: In your opinion, is it worth visiting? Staff: Yes, definitely. It is interesting for everyone who likes art and history.
[My name is Oum. I am twelve years old. I am from Siem Reap. I like football and pizza. I don’t like spiders. I don’t like homework. My dream is to be a teacher. I want to travel to Paris one day.]
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Now you talk to Oum:
Your name is Oum. You are twelve years old. You are from Siem Reap.
You like football and pizza. You don’t like spiders. You don’t like homework.
Your dream is to be a teacher. You want to travel to Paris one day. ##################
Now you talk about Oum:
Her name is Oum. She is twelve years old. She is from Siem Reap.
She likes football and pizza. She doesn’t like spiders. She doesn’t like homework.
Her dream is to be a teacher. She wants to travel to Paris one day. ############### Simple statements:
I am Ben. I wake up at 7 o’clock. I wash my face and hands. I brush my teeth. I eat bread and milk for breakfast. I put on my clothes. I go to school. I am happy.
Word List – simple explanations
to wake up = open your eyes in the morning
to wash = make your hands or face clean
face = the front part of your head
hands = what you use to touch things
to brush = clean with a brush
teeth = in your mouth, you brush them (singular: tooth)
breakfast = the first meal in the morning
clothes = what you wear
happy = not sad, you smile
Exercises
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks
I ______ at 7 o’clock.
I wash my ______ and ______.
I brush my ______.
I eat ______ and milk.
I put on my ______.
Exercise 2: Answer the questions
What time does Ben wake up?
What does Ben wash in the morning?
What does Ben brush?
What does Ben eat for breakfast?
Is Ben happy?
Exercise 3: True or False
Ben wakes up at 8 o’clock.
Ben washes his face and hands.
Ben brushes his teeth.
Ben eats pizza for breakfast.
Ben is happy.
Exercise 4: Put the sentences in the correct order (1–5).
I eat bread and milk.
I put on my clothes.
I wake up at 7 o’clock.
I brush my teeth.
I go to school.
Exercise 5: Match the words with definitions
Words (numbers):
brush
breakfast
clothes
wash
teeth
Definitions (letters):
a) what you wear b) the first meal in the morning c) clean with a brush d) make your hands or face clean e) in your mouth, you brush them
Exercise 6: Write about YOUR morning Write 5 sentences.
I wake up at ______.
I wash my ______.
I brush my ______.
I eat ______ for breakfast.
I put on my ______.
✅ Answers
Exercise 1: 1 → wake up 2 → face, hands 3 → teeth 4 → bread 5 → clothes
Exercise 2: 1 → 7 o’clock 2 → face and hands 3 → teeth 4 → bread and milk 5 → Yes, Ben is happy
Exercise 4 (order): 1 → I wake up at 7 o’clock 2 → I wash my face and hands 3 → I brush my teeth 4 → I eat bread and milk 5 → I put on my clothes 6 → I go to school
Exercise 5: 1 → c 2 → b 3 → a 4 → d 5 → e
Exercise 6: (open)
################### I am Ben. I wake up at 7 o’clock. I wash my face and hands. I brush my teeth. I eat bread and milk for breakfast. I put on my clothes. I go to school. I am happy. ____________________ Forms of the verb ‚to be‘:
singular: I am a teacher. You are a teacher. He is a teacher. She is a teacher. It is a teacher.
plural: We are teachers. You are teachers. They are teachers #################
You: Your name is Ben. You wake up at 7 o’clock. You wash your face and hands. You brush your teeth. You eat bread and milk for breakfast. You put on your clothes. You go to school. You are happy. _______________
He: His name is Ben. He wakes up at 7 o’clock. He washes his face and hands. He brushes his teeth. He eats bread and milk for breakfast. He puts on his clothes. He goes to school. He is happy _______________
She: Her name is Ann. She wakes up at 7 o’clock. She washes her face and hands. She brushes her teeth. She eats bread and milk for breakfast. She puts on her clothes. She goes to school. She is happy.
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We: Our names are Ben and Ann. We wake up at 7 o’clock. We wash our faces and hands. We brush our teeth. We eat bread and milk for breakfast. We put on our clothes. We go to school. We are happy. ________________
You (plural): Yournames are Ben and Ann. You wake up at 7 o’clock. You wash your faces and hands. You brush your teeth. You eat bread and milk for breakfast. You put on your clothes. You go to school. You are happy.
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They: Their names are Ben and Ann. They wake up at 7 o’clock. They wash their faces and hands. They brush their teeth. They eat bread and milk for breakfast. They put on their clothes. They go to school. They are happy. #############
She ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
I ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
They ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
He ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
We ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
You ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
He ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
She ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
You ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
We ______ a house. It is ______. It is ______ house.
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Answers:
She has a house. It is hers. It is her house.
I have a house. It is mine. It is my house.
They have a house. It is theirs. It is their house.
He has a house. It is his. It is his house.
We have a house. It is ours. It is our house.
You have a house. It is yours. It is your house.
He has a house. It is his. It is his house.
She has a house. It is hers. It is her house.
You have a house. It is yours. It is your house.
We have a house. It is ours. It is our house. ______________________
Negative sentences: fill in:
She _doesn’t _have_ a house. It is not _hers_. It is not _her_ house. I ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house. They ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house. He ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house. We ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house. You ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house. He ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house. She ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house. You ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house. We ______ ______ a house. It is not ______. It is not ______ house. ____________________-
Answers:
She does not have a house. It is not hers. It is not her house.
I do not have a house. It is not mine. It is not my house.
They do not have a house. It is not theirs. It is not their house.
He does not have a house. It is not his. It is not his house.
We do not have a house. It is not ours. It is not our house.
You do not have a house. It is not yours. It is not your house.
He does not have a house. It is not his. It is not his house.
She does not have a house. It is not hers. It is not her house.
You do not have a house. It is not yours. It is not your house.
We do not have a house. It is not ours. It is not our house.
I am Ben. I wake up at 7 o’clock. I eat bread and milk. Then I go to school. I play football with my friends. After school I go home. I eat pizza with my family. I am happy. _________________
to wake up = open your eyes in the morning
to eat = put food in your mouth
bread = food, white or brown, you can eat it with butter
milk = white drink from a cow
to play football = kick a ball with your feet, with friends
a friend = a person you like
home = the place where you live
a family = mother, father, sister, brother … people who live together