a scarf [a long piece of cloth you wear around your neck or head to keep warm or for decoration]
Definitions:
A. pants made from strong blue cloth B. glasses to protect your eyes from the sun C. a smart jacket for school or formal wear D. a piece of clothing for girls that hangs from the waist E. a short-sleeved shirt without buttons F. a warm piece of clothing for the top part of the body G. a band to keep hair back H. something you wear on your head I. a top with buttons and a collar J. clothes you wear on your feet K. a long piece of cloth worn around the neck L. things you wear on your feet to walk outside
__________________________ Answers: 1 – H 2 – A 3 – K 4 – G 5 – C 6 – I 7 – D 8 – L 9 – B 10 – J 11 – E 12 – F
When it is sunny, I wear a ___ on my head. ——————————
Correct answers:
shirt
tie
skirt
shoes
sweater
blazer
jeans
T-shirt
socks
hairband
sunglasses
hat
Exercise 3: True or False
Hairbands are worn on your head. ___
A hat protects your eyes from the sun. ___
Jeans are made from soft cloth. ___
A shirt has buttons and a collar. ___
Skirts are worn on your feet. ___
Socks keep your feet warm. ___
Sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun. ___
A t-shirt has long sleeves. ___
A tie is worn around your neck. ___
Sweaters are warm clothes. ___
A blazer is a casual [simple and comfortable] jacket. ___
Shoes are things you wear on your feet. ___
————————- True: 1,2,4,6,7,9,10,12
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Exercise 4: Choose the correct word
I wear a (hairband / socks) to keep my hair back.
A (hat / t-shirt) is something you wear on your head.
A (skirt / tie) is a long piece of cloth for your neck.
I wear (jeans / sunglasses) when it is sunny outside.
A (blazer / shoes) is a smart [nice, formal] jacket for school.
You put on a (sweater / hat) when it is cold.
(Shirts / Skirts) have buttons and collars.
(Socks / Sunglasses) are worn on your feet.
A (t-shirt / blazer) does not have buttons.
(Hairband / A tie) is worn around your neck.
(Jeans / Shoes) are pants made from strong blue cloth.
You wear a (hat / sweater) on your head when it is sunny.
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Correct answers:
hairband
hat
tie
sunglasses
blazer
sweater
Shirts
Socks
t-shirt
a tie
Jeans
hat
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A blazer is a smart jacket. ___
Sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun. ___
Socks are worn on your hands. ___
A hairband is worn to keep hair back. ___
Shoes are worn on your feet. ___
A tie is worn on your head. ___
A t-shirt has buttons. ___
Jeans are made from strong blue cloth. ___
A skirt is worn around the waist. ___
Sweaters keep you cold. ___
Hats are worn on your head. ___
Shirts have collars and buttons. ___
True
True
False
True
True
False
False
True
True
False
True
True
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Fill in:
bag – sweater – tie – dressed – sunglasses – skirt – hairband – shoes – jeans
Cindy’s School Morning
It is morning. Cindy wakes up early. She is happy because she goes to school today. First, she eats breakfast. Then she gets __________.
Cindy puts on a white shirt and a blue __________. Over the shirt, she wears a warm __________ because it is cold. She also puts on her black blazer. Cindy wears white socks and black __________.
Her hair is long, so she uses a __________. Today, she also wears a __________, because it is part of her school uniform. When the sun is bright, she takes her hat and __________. Sometimes she wears a t-shirt and __________ after school, but not now.
Cindy looks in the mirror and smiles. “I am ready for school!” she says. Then she takes her __________ and walks to school.
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Various speeds – which easy to understand?
Cindy’s School Morning
It is morning. Cindy wakes up early. She is happy because she goes to school today. First, she eats breakfast. Then she gets dressed.
Cindy puts on a white shirt and a blue skirt. Over the shirt, she wears a warm sweater because it is cold. She also puts on her black blazer. Cindy wears white socks and black shoes.
Her hair is long, so she uses a hairband. Today, she also wears a tie, because it is part of her school uniform. When the sun is bright, she takes her hat and sunglasses. Sometimes she wears a t-shirt and jeans after school, but not now.
Cindy looks in the mirror and smiles. “I am ready for school!” she says. Then she takes her bag and walks to school.
a. A tool to write with ink. b. A small tool to make your pencil point sharp. c. A small thing to rub out mistakes. d. A small bag to keep pencils and pens. e. A stick to put paper together. f. A book to write homework in. g. A tool to cut paper. h. A long tool to measure or draw lines. i. Colours to paint with water. j. A tool to write or draw with lead inside. k. A small brush to put paint on paper. ___________________________ Answers: 1-e, 2-f, 3-d, 4-c, 5-i, 6-k, 7-b, 8-h, 9-j, 10-a, 11-g ___________________________ Various speeds:
glue stick → A stick to put paper together. exercise book → A book to write homework in. pencil case → A small bag to keep pencils and pens. rubber → A small thing to rub out mistakes. watercolours → Colours to paint with water. paintbrush → A small brush to put paint on paper. pencil sharpener → A small tool to make your pencil point sharp. ruler → A long tool to measure or draw lines. pencil → A tool to write or draw with lead inside. pen → A tool to write with ink. scissors → A tool to cut paper. ####################
Tom is a young boy. He is in the classroom. Today, the teacher gives the children art [drawing, painting, and making creative things] and writing work.
First, Tom takes his __________. He opens it and finds a pencil and a pen. He writes his name in his exercise book with the __________. Then he uses the __________to draw a house.
The pencil is not sharp. Tom uses his __________ to make it sharp again. He makes a mistake, so he uses his __________ to erase it.
Next, the teacher says, “Let’s paint!” Tom is happy. He takes his __________ and a paintbrush. He paints the house with many colours. The sun is yellow and the sky is blue.
After painting, Tom cuts paper with __________and sticks it in the exercise book with a __________. He also uses a __________ to make straight lines for the roof of the house.
Tom looks at his work and smiles. “I love school!” he says.
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Correct version, various speeds:
Tom in the Classroom
Tom is a young boy. He is in the classroom. Today, the teacher gives the children art and writing work.
First, Tom takes his pencil case. He opens it and finds a pencil and a pen. He writes his name in his exercise book with the pen. Then he uses the pencil to draw a house.
The pencil is not sharp. Tom uses his pencil sharpener to make it sharp again. He makes a mistake, so he uses his rubber to erase it.
Next, the teacher says, “Let’s paint!” Tom is happy. He takes his watercolours and a paintbrush. He paints the house with many colours. The sun is yellow and the sky is blue.
After painting, Tom cuts paper with scissors and sticks it in the exercise book with a glue stick. He also uses a ruler to make straight lines for the roof of the house.
Tom looks at his work and smiles. “I love school!” he says.
Rathana started her career as a waitress in a restaurant in Siem Reap. Today she is in her late 30ies and is GM of a luxury hotel in Sihanoukville. She remembers the good, old times…..
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PS: # make sure you did the text presented in present simple, and # you are familiar with the vocabulary =>LINK, # and with past tense simple => LINK
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I was 22 years old. I was a head waitress at a restaurant in Siem Reap. I liked my job because I talked to many people and helped them enjoy their food.
Every day, I got ready and went to work. I checked the tables and chairs. I made sure everything was clean. I talked to the chef and asked about the food for the day.
I helped the other waiters and told them what to do. When guests came, I smiled and showed them to their table. I took their order and answered their questions.
After the meal, I ate lunch and took a short rest. Then I got ready for the next guests. I helped more people and solved small problems.
After work, I went home. I felt happy and proud. I liked my team and my job.
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to serve (served) – to bring food and drinks to people
a guest – a person who comes to eat or visit
a head waitress – the boss of the waiters and waitresses
to enjoy (enjoyed) food – to eat and feel happy
to get (got) ready – to prepare to go somewhere or do something
to go (went) to work – to leave home and start your job
to check (checked) the tables – to look at the tables and see if they are OK
a chair – something you sit on
to make (made) sure – to look again and see that all is OK
clean – not dirty
food – things we eat
a waiter – a person who brings food and drinks in a restaurant
to smile (smiled) – to look happy with your face
to show (showed) to the table – to help a person find their seat
to take (took) an order – to ask what the guest wants to eat or drink
to answer (answered) a question – to say something when someone asks you
after the meal – when eating is finished
to eat (ate) lunch – to have food in the middle of the day
to take (took) a short rest – to sit or lie down for a little time
to get (got) ready – to prepare again (repeated)
to solve (solved) a problem – to help when something is not OK
to be (was/were) proud – to feel good about what you do
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Gap-Fill Exercise
1. I ___ 22 years old. a) was b) is c) are
2. I ___ a head waitress at a restaurant in Siem Reap. a) am b) were c) was
3. I ___ my job because I talked to many people. a) like b) liked c) liking
4. Every day, I ___ ready and went to work. a) get b) got c) gets
5. I ___ the tables and chairs. a) checked b) checking c) check
6. I ___ sure everything was clean. a) make b) made c) making
7. I ___ to the chef and asked about the food for the day. a) talked b) talk c) talking
8. I helped the other waiters and ___ them what to do. a) tell b) telling c) told
9. When guests came, I ___ and showed them to their table. a) smile b) smiling c) smiled
10. I ___ their order and answered their questions. a) taking b) took c) take
11. After the meal, I ___ lunch and took a short rest. a) ate b) eat c) eating
12. Then I ___ ready for the next guests. a) get b) got c) gets
13. I ___ more people and solved small problems. a) helping b) helped c) help
14. After work, I ___ home. a) go b) going c) went
15. I ___ happy and proud. a) felt b) feeling c) feel
Form questions to which the words given are the answers (=> useful link)
I liked my job very much every day. a) I b) my job c) very
I went to work early every morning. a) went b) to work c) I d) every morning
I checked the tables before the guests arrived. a) checked b) tables c) before the guests arrived
I talked to the chef about the day’s menu. a) talked b) to the chef c) the day’s menue d) day’s
I helped waiters when they needed some advice. a) helped b) waiters c) when they needed some advice.
I showed guests their table. a) showed b) guests c) their table
I solved small problems during my busy shift. a) solved b) small problems c) during my busy shift
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I liked my job very much every day. a) Who liked the job? b) What did I like? c) How much did I like my job
I went to work early every morning. a) What did I do? b) Where did I go? c) Who went to work? d) When did I go to work?
I checked the tables before the guests arrived. a) What did I do ? b) What did I check? c) When did I check the tables?
I talked to the chef about the day’s menu. a) What did I do? b) Who did I talk to? c) What did I talk about? d) Which menu did I talk about?
I helped waiters when they needed some advice. a) What did I do? b) Who did I help? c) When did I help the waiters?
I showed guests their table. a) What did I do? b) Who did I show the table to? c) What did I show the guests?
I solved small problems during my busy shift. a) What did I do? b) What did I solve? c) When did I solve the problems?
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True or false, yes, or no? Short answers.
She smiled and showed the guests to their tables. Yes, she did.
She ignored the guests when they came. No, she didn’t.
Rathana was 23 years old. ____________________
She liked her job because she liked talking to people. ____________________
She helped other waiters and told them what to do. ____________________
After the meal, she took a long rest. ____________________
She took the guests’ orders and answered their questions. ____________________
She went to work only twice a week. ____________________
She liked her job because she talked to many people. ____________________
She checked the tables and chairs before guests arrived. ____________________
Rathana solved small problems during work. ____________________
She went home feeling tired and sad. ____________________
She did not talk to the chef about the food. ____________________
She prepared for the next guests after lunch. ____________________
She felt proud of her job and team. ____________________
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Answers: 3. No, she wasn’t 4. Yes, she did. 5. Yes, she did. 6. No, she didn’t. 7. Yes, she did. 8. No, she didn’t 9. Yes, she did. 10. Yes, she did. 11. Yes, she did. 12. No, she didn’t. 13. Yes, she did. 14. No, she didn’t. 15.Yes, she did.
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Form a a) question, b) negation, c) negative question:
Rathana was 22 years old. a) Was Rathana 22 years old? b) Rathana was not 22 years old. c) Wasn’t Rathana 22 years old?
She worked as a head waitress. a) Did she work as a head waitress? b) She did not work as a head waitress. c) Didn’t she work as a head waitress?
She liked her job. a) ___________________? b) ___________________? c)___________________?
She talked to many people.
She got ready every day.
She went to work.
She checked the tables and chairs.
She talked to the chef.
She helped the other waiters.
She smiled at the guests.
She took their orders.
She went home after work.
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Answers:
She liked her job. a) Did she like her job? b) She did not like her job. c) Didn’t she like her job?
She talked to many people. a) Did she talk to many people? b) She did not talk to many people. c) Didn’t she talk to many people?
She got ready every day. a) Did she get ready every day? b) She did not get ready every day. c) Didn’t she get ready every day?
She went to work. a) Did she go to work? b) She did not go to work. c) Didn’t she go to work?
She checked the tables and chairs. a) Did she check the tables and chairs? b) She did not check the tables and chairs. c) Didn’t she check the tables and chairs?
She talked to the chef. a) Did she talk to the chef? b) She did not talk to the chef. c) Didn’t she talk to the chef?
She helped the other waiters. a) Did she help the other waiters? b) She did not help the other waiters. c) Didn’t she help the other waiters?
She smiled at the guests. a) Did she smile at the guests? b) She did not smile at the guests. c) Didn’t she smile at the guests?
She took their orders. a) Did she take their orders? b) She did not take their orders. c) Didn’t she take their orders?
She went home after work. a) Did she go home after work? b) She did not go home after work. c) Didn’t she go home after work?
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Fill in, use the correct form of the verb given in the infinitive in past simple:
Rathana __________ (to be) 22 years old and __________ (to work) as a head waitress at a restaurant in Siem Reap.
She __________ (to enjoy) her job because she __________ (to talk) to many people and __________ (to help) them enjoy their meals.
Every day, she __________ (to prepare) herself and __________ (to go) to work, checking tables and chairs and making sure everything __________ (to be) clean.
She __________ (to communicate) with the chef about the day’s food, __________ (to help) other waiters, and __________ (to guide) guests to their tables.
After taking orders and answering questions, she __________ (to eat) lunch and __________ (to rest) briefly.
Rathana then __________ (to prepare) for new guests, __________ (to solve) problems, and after work, __________ (to go) home feeling happy and proud of her team and job.
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Correct version:
Rathana was 22 years old and worked as a head waitress at a restaurant in Siem Reap.
She enjoyed her job because she talked to many people and helped them enjoy their meals.
Every day, she prepared herself and went to work, checking tables and chairs and making sure everything was clean.
She communicated with the chef about the day’s food, helped other waiters, and guided guests to their tables.
After taking orders and answering questions, she ate lunch and rested briefly.
Rathana then prepared for new guests, solved problems, and after work, went home feeling happy and proud of her team and job.
Dara is now 55 years old. He is the head of a school. The school is in the countryside.
The school is free. Children who have no money can study there. Before, these children could not go to school. Now they can learn to read and write.
Dara is happy. He loves to help children. He wants every child to have an education.
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About his childhood, Dara’s dream:
Dara lived in a small village in Cambodia. His parents were farmers. Dara helped them in the fields every day.
Every morning, Dara went to school. He walked or rode his bike. The road to school was long. Dara liked the fresh air and the green trees. Sometimes, he saw birds and butterflies on the way.
Dara’s school was small. There were many children in the classroom. The school had simple desks and chairs. Dara listened to the teacher and learned new things every day.
Dara liked to learn reading, writing, and math. He paid attention in class. Dara’s favorite time was when he played with his friends during the break. They ran, laughed, and had fun together.
Dara was happy to go to school every day. He wanted to learn more and help his family. Dara dreamed of being a teacher when he grew up. He wanted to teach other children in his village.
After school, Dara went home and told his parents about his day. He loved his family, school, and friends. Dara felt lucky to have a good school and good friends. ###############
Fill in the proper form of the verb (link past tense) in parenthesis (regular/irregular verbs) – do not look at text above:
Dara __________ (to be) a boy from a small village in Cambodia. His parents ____________ (to be) farmers, and Dara ____________ (to help) them in the fields. Every morning, Dara ____________ (to go) to school. He ___________ (to walk) or ___________ (to ride) his bike on a long road. Dara ____________ (to like) the fresh air, green trees, and butterflies on the way. His school ____________ (to be) small with many children. The desks and chairs ____________ (to be) simple. Dara ____________ (to read) reading, writing, and math. He ____________ (to listen) to the teacher and ____________ (to play) with his friends at break time. Dara ____________ (to be) happy at school and ____________ (to want) to help his family. He ____________ (to dream) of being a teacher one day.
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Correct version:
Dara was a boy from a small village in Cambodia. His parents were farmers, and Dara helped them in the fields. Every morning, Dara went to school. He walked or rode his bike on a long road. Dara liked the fresh air, green trees, and butterflies on the way. His school was small with many children. The desks and chairs were simple. Dara liked reading, writing, and math. He listened to the teacher and played with his friends at break time. Dara was happy at school and wanted to help his family. He dreamed of being a teacher one day.
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Rewrite the following sentences as a (a) negation, (b) question, (c) negative question.
Example:
Dara helped his parents in the fields.
a) Dara did not help his parents in the fields.
b) Did Dara help his parents in the fields?
c) Didn’t Dara help his parents in the fields? ___________________
1. Dara lived in a small village. a) Dara __________ in a small village. b) __________ in a small village? c) __________ in a small village?
2. His parents were farmers. a) __________ farmers. b) __________ farmers? c) __________ farmers?
3. Dara helped them in the fields. a) Dara __________ them in the fields. b) __________ them in the fields? c) __________ them in the fields?
4. Dara went to school every morning. a) __________ to school every morning. b) __________ to school every morning? c) __________ to school every morning?
5. He walked to school. a) __________ to school. b) __________ to school? c) __________ to school?
6. The road to school was long. a) The road to school __________ long. b) __________ to school long? c) __________ to school long?
7. Dara liked the fresh air. a) Dara __________ the fresh air. b) __________ the fresh air? c) __________ the fresh air?
8. Dara saw birds and butterflies. a) Dara __________ birds and butterflies. b) __________ birds and butterflies? c) __________ birds and butterflies?
9. Dara’s school was small. a) Dara’s school __________ small. b) __________ small? c) __________ small?
10. Dara listened to the teacher. a) Dara __________ to the teacher. b) __________ to the teacher? c) __________ to the teacher?
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Correct version:
1. Dara lived in a small village. a) Dara did not live in a small village. b) Did Dara live in a small village? c) Didn’t Dara live in a small village?
2. His parents were farmers. a) His parents were not farmers. b) Were his parents farmers? c) Weren’t his parents farmers?
3. Dara helped them in the fields. a) Dara did not help them in the fields. b) Did Dara help them in the fields? c) Didn’t Dara help them in the fields?
4. Dara went to school every morning. a) Dara did not go to school every morning. b) Did Dara go to school every morning? c) Didn’t Dara go to school every morning?
5. He walked to school. a) He did not walk to school. b) Did he walk to school? c) Didn’t he walk to school?
6. The road to school was long. a) The road to school was not long. b) Was the road to school long? c) Wasn’t the road to school long?
7. Dara liked the fresh air. a) Dara did not like the fresh air. b) Did Dara like the fresh air? c) Didn’t Dara like the fresh air?
8. Dara saw birds and butterflies. a) Dara did not see birds and butterflies. b) Did Dara see birds and butterflies? c) Didn’t Dara see birds and butterflies?
9. Dara’s school was small. a) Dara’s school was not small. b) Was Dara’s school small? c) Wasn’t Dara’s school small?
10. Dara listened to the teacher. a) Dara did not listen to the teacher. b) Did Dara listen to the teacher? c) Didn’t Dara listen to the teacher?
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Form the questions:
Interview with Dara
Where __________ (you live) as a child? YOU WRITE: Where did you live as a child. I lived in a small village in Cambodia.
What __________ (your parents do)? My parents were farmers.
__________ (you help) your parents? Yes, I helped them in the fields every day.
How __________ (you go) to school? I walked or rode my bike to school.
__________ (to be (was/were), road) to school long? Yes, the road was long.
What __________ (you like) on the way to school? I liked the fresh air, trees, birds, and butterflies.
___________ (your school, to be) big? No, my school was small.
__________ (you, have) many friends in school? Yes, I had many friends.
What subjects __________ (youo, like)? I liked reading, writing, and math.
__________ (you, listen) to your teacher? Yes, I listened to my teacher every day.
What __________ (you, do) at break time? I played with my friends.
What ________ (to be) your dream when you __________ (to be) a child? I dreamed of being a teacher.
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Correct version:
Interview with Dara
Where did you live as a child? I lived in a small village in Cambodia.
What did your parents do? My parents were farmers.
Did you help your parents? Yes, I helped them in the fields every day.
How did you go to school? I walked or rode my bike to school.
Was the road to school long? Yes, the road was long.
What did you like on the way to school? I liked the fresh air, trees, birds, and butterflies.
Was your school big? No, my school was small.
Did you have many friends in school? Yes, I had many friends.
What subjects did you like? I liked reading, writing, and math.
Did you listen to your teacher? Yes, I listened to my teacher every day.
What did you do at break time? I played with my friends.
What was your dream when you were a child? I dreamed of being a teacher.
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Form questions with what, who, when, where etc…..:
Example:
=>Dara helped his parents every day.
a) Dara: Who helped his parents every day? b) helped: What did dara do very day? c) his parents: Who did Dara help every dayß d) his: Whose parents di Dara help every day? e) every day: How often did Dara help his parents?
1. Dara lived in a small Cambodian village.
Answer: Dara Question: Who lived in a small Cambodian village?
Answer: lived Question: What did Dara do in a small Cambodian village?
Answer: in a small Cambodian village Question: Where did Dara live?
2. His parents were farmers in the countryside.
Answer: his Question: Whose parents were farmers?
Answer: his parents Question: Who were farmers in the countryside?
Answer: farmers Question: What were his parents?
Answer: in the countryside Question: Where were his parents farmers?
3. Dara went to school every single morning.
Answer: Dara Question: Who went to school every single morning?
Answer: went to school Question: What did Dara do every single morning?
Answer: to school Question: Where did Dara go every single morning?
Answer: every single morning Question: How often did Dara go to school?
4. The school was small but full of children.
Answer: the school Question: What was small but full of children?
Answer: small but full of children Question: How was the school?
Answer: the school Question: Who was full of children?
5. Dara liked reading, writing, and simple math.
Answer: Dara Question: Who liked reading, writing, and simple math?
Answer: reading, writing, and simple math Question: What did Dara like?
6. He dreamed of being a teacher someday.
Answer: He Question: Who dreamed of being a teacher someday?
Answer: being a teacher Question: What did he dream of?
Answer: someday Question: When did he dream of it?
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Form questions to which the word/s given is/are the answer:
1. Dara helped his parents every day.
Answer: Dara (If you ask about the subject, use the verb in past tense, NO did!) Question: _______________?
Answer: helped Question: _______________?
Answer: his parents Question: _______________?
Answer: every day Question: _______________?
2. Dara walked to school in the morning.
Answer: Dara (If you ask about the subject, use the verb in past tense, NO did!) Question: _______________?
Answer: walked Question: _______________?
Answer: to school Question: _______________?
Answer: in the morning Question: _______________?
3. Dara listened to the teacher carefully.
Answer: Dara (If you ask about the subject, use the verb in past tense, NO did!) Question: _______________?
Answer: listened Question: _______________?
Answer: to the teacher Question: _______________?
Answer: carefully Question: _______________?
4. Dara played with friends during the break.
Answer: Dara (If you ask about the subject, use the verb in past tense, NO did!) Question: _______________?
Answer: played Question: _______________?
Answer: with friends Question: _______________?
Answer: during the break Question: _______________?
5. Dara learned reading, writing, and math.
Answer: Dara (If you ask about the subject, use the verb in past tense, NO did!) Question: _______________?
Answer: learned Question: _______________?
Answer: reading, writing, and math Question: _______________?
6. Dara dreamed of teaching other children.
Answer: Dara (If you ask about the subject, use the verb in past tense, NO did!) Question: _______________?
Answer: dreamed Question: _______________?
Answer: teaching other children Question: _______________?
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Correct version:
1. Dara helped his parents every day.
Answer: Dara Question: Who helped his parents every day?
Answer: helped Question: What did Dara do every day?
Answer: his parents Question: Who did Dara help every day?
Answer: every day Question: How often did Dara help his parents?
2. Dara walked to school in the morning.
Answer: Dara Question: Who walked to school in the morning?
Answer: walked Question: What did Dara do in the morning?
Answer: to school Question: Where did Dara walk?
Answer: in the morning Question: When did Dara walk to school?
3. Dara listened to the teacher carefully.
Answer: Dara Question: Who listened to the teacher carefully?
Answer: listened Question: What did Dara do carefully?
Answer: to the teacher Question: Who did Dara listen to carefully?
Answer: carefully Question: How did Dara listen to the teacher?
4. Dara played with friends during the break.
Answer: Dara Question: Who played with friends during the break?
Answer: played Question: What did Dara do during the break?
Answer: with friends Question: Who did Dara play with during the break?
Answer: during the break Question: When did Dara play with friends?
5. Dara learned reading, writing, and math.
Answer: Dara Question: Who learned reading, writing, and math?
Answer: learned Question: What did Dara do?
Answer: reading, writing, and math Question: What did Dara learn?
6. Dara dreamed of teaching other children.
Answer: Dara Question: Who dreamed of teaching other children?
Answer: dreamed Question: What did Dara do?
Answer: teaching other children Question: What did Dara dream of?
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Short answers:
Examples:
Dara learned writing in school. => Yes, he did. Dara learned cooking in school. => No, he didn’t. Dara helped his parents. => Yes, he did. Dara helped his teacher. => No, he didn’t.
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True or false? Provide short answers.
Dara drove a car to school. _________________
Dara listened to the teacher carefully._________________
Dara helped his parents every day._________________
Dara slept in the classroom._________________
Dara dreamed of teaching other children._________________
Dara taught (past tense of teach) other children when he was a child._________________
Dara played with friends during the break._________________
Dara ate lunch at school every day._________________
Dara walked to school in the morning._________________
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Answers:
Dara drove a car to school. — No, he didn’t.
Dara listened to the teacher carefully. — Yes, he did.
Dara helped his parents every day. — Yes, he did.
Dara slept in the classroom. — No, he didn’t.
Dara dreamed of teaching other children. — Yes, he did.
Dara taught other children when he was a child. — No, he didn’t.
Dara played with friends during the break. — Yes, he did.
Dara ate lunch at school every day. — No, he didn’t.
Dara walked to school in the morning. — Yes, he did.
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Interview with Dara about his youth – complete:
rode – was – village – every day – were – butterflies – writing – played – had – to be ________________
Where did you live when you were a child? I lived in a small __________ in Cambodia.
What did your parents do? My parents __________ farmers.
Did you help your parents? Yes, I helped my parents every day.
How did you go to school? I walked or __________ my bike to school.
Was the road to school long? Yes, the road was long.
What did you see on the way to school? I saw birds, __________, and green trees.
Was your school big? No, my school __________ small.
Did you have many friends at school? Yes, I __________ many friends.
What subjects did you like? I liked reading, __________, and math.
Did you listen to your teacher? Yes, I listened to my teacher __________.
What did you do during break time? I __________ with my friends.
What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted __________ a teacher.
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Correct version:
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Regular and irregular past tenses – you know them?
Dara is a boy. He lives in a small village in Cambodia. His parents are farmers. Dara helps them in the fields every day.
Every morning, Dara goes to school. He walks or rides his bike. The road to school is long. Dara likes the fresh air and the green trees. Sometimes, he sees birds and butterflies on the way.
Dara’s school is small. There are many children in the classroom. The school has simple desks and chairs. Dara listens to the teacher and learns new things every day.
Dara likes to learn reading, writing, and math. He pays attention in class. Dara’s favorite time is when he plays with his friends during the break. They run, laugh, and have fun together.
Dara is happy to go to school every day. He wants to learn more and help his family. Dara dreams to be a teacher when he grows up. He wants to teach other children in his village.
After school, Dara goes home and tells his parents about his day. He loves his family, school, and friends. Dara feels lucky to have a good school and good friends.
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Vocabulary:
a village: a small place where people live. it is smaller than a town or city.
parents: your mother and father.
to help in the fields (farm): to work outside where people grow plants or take care of animals.
to walk: to move using your feet, not running or riding.
to ride a bike: to sit on a bicycle and use your feet to move it.
a butterfly: a small insect with colorful wings that flies in the air.
a desk: a table where you sit and study or write.
a chair: something you sit on.
to listen to somebody: to hear and pay attention when someone talks.
a teacher: a person who helps children learn at school.
to read: to look at letters and understand words.
to write: to use a pen or pencil to make letters or words on paper.
to pay attention: to look and listen carefully.
favorite time: the part of the day you like the most.
a break (school): a short time when children stop working and can play or rest.
to laugh: to make a happy sound when something is funny.
to have fun: to enjoy yourself and feel happy.
to dream: to think about what you want in the future.
to grow up: to become an adult.
to teach children: to help children learn new things.
to feel lucky: to be happy because good things happen to you.
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Multiple choice, one answer correct:
What is a village? a) A small place where people live b) A big city c) A kind of food
Who are your parents? a) Your teachers b) Your mother and father c) Your friends
What does it mean to help in the fields? a) To cook food b) To play games c) To work outside growing plants or animals
What does it mean to walk? a) To run very fast b) To move using your feet c) To move using your feet slowly
What does it mean to ride a bike? a) To drive a car b) To sit on a bicycle and move it with your feet c) To swim in a river
What is a butterfly? a) A big animal b) A small insect with colorful wings c) A type of tree
What is a desk? a) A table where you study or write b) A kind of book c) A chair you sit on
What is a chair? a) Something you write with b) A place to sleep c) Something you sit on
What does it mean to listen to somebody? a) To read a book b) To hear and pay attention when someone talks c) To close your eyes
Who is a teacher? a) A person who cooks food b) A person who helps children learn c) A person who plays music
What does it mean to read? a) To write letters on paper b) To sing a song c) To look at letters and understand words
What does it mean to write? a) To listen to music b) To use a pen or pencil to make letters on paper c) To run outside
What does it mean to pay attention? a) To play with friends b) To look and listen carefully c) To sleep during class
What is favorite time? a) The time you feel sad b) The time you go to sleep c) The part of the day you like the most
What is a break at school? a) A long time for sleeping b) A short time when children stop work and can play or rest c) A time to eat dinner
What does it mean to laugh? a) To be quiet b) To make a happy sound when something is funny c) To cry loudly
What does it mean to have fun? a) To feel bored b) To be tired c) To enjoy yourself and feel happy
What does it mean to dream? a) To close your eyes and sleep only b) To run very fast c) To think about what you want in the future
What does it mean to grow up? a) To become an adult b) To sleep all day c) To stay a child forever
What does it mean to teach children? a) To help children learn new things b) To play games only c) To cook food for children
What does it mean to feel lucky? a) To be angry b) To be happy because good things happen to you c) To feel sad
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Answers:
1 a, 2 b, 3 c, 4 b, 5 b, 6 b, 7 a, 8 c, 9 b,
10 b, 11 c, 12 b, 13 b, 14 c, 15 b, 16 b, 17 c,
18 c, 19 a, 20 a, 21 b
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Fill the gap, one answer correct:
A _____ is a small place where people live. a) village b) city c) house
My _____ are my mother and father. a) friends b) parents c) teachers
I like to _____ in the fields with my family. a) help b) sleep c) watch
I _____ to school every day. a) run b) walk c) drive
I can _____ a bike to school. a) swim b) ride c) jump
A _____ is a colorful insect that flies. a) dog b) butterfly c) flower
I sit at my _____ to learn and write. a) bed b) desk c) floor
I sit on a _____ in the classroom. a) table b) book c) chair
I _____ to my teacher when she talks. a) shout b) listen c) look
A _____ helps children learn new things. a) doctor b) driver c) teacher
I like to _____ books in class. a) write b) listen c) read
I _____ with a pencil on paper. a) read b) jump c) write
I _____ attention in class to learn well. a) pay b) have c) take
My _____ time is when I play outside. a) quiet b) favorite c) sleep
During a _____, I can rest and play. a) lesson b) break c) lunch
When something is funny, I _____ out loud. a) cry b) laugh c) shout
I _____ fun with my friends at school. a) take b) have c) make
I _____ about my future and dreams. a) watch b) think c) dream
When I grow up, I want to _____ a teacher. a) have b) do c) be
Teachers _____ children many new things. a) play b) learn c) teach
I _____ lucky to go to school every day. a) think b) say c) feel
Answers:
1 a, 2 b, 3 a, 4 b, 5 b, 6 b, 7 b, 8 c, 9 b, 10 c, 11 c, 12 c, 13 a, 14 b, 15 b, 16 b, 17 b, 18 a, 19 c, 20 c, 21 c
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Dara’s friend, Salas:
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Fill in, words below:
rides – future – village – lucky – write – parents – class – fields – desks – fun – listens – school – favorite – butterflies – teach
Dara lives in a small __________.
Her parents work in the __________.
Dara helps her __________ on the farm.
She walks to __________ every day.
Sometimes Dara __________her bike to school.
Dara sees __________ on her way.
The school has __________ and chairs.
Dara __________ to her teacher.
She likes to read and __________.
Dara pays attention in __________.
Her __________ time is the break.
Dara laughs and has __________ with friends.
She dreams about her__________.
Dara wants to grow up and _________children.
She feels __________ to go to school. ___________________
Answers:
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Fill in, words below:
school – fun – kind – teach – butterflies – break – fields – ride – write – morning
1. What time do you go to school? I go to school in the __________.
2. How do you go to school? I walk or __________ my bike.
3. How long is your way to __________? My way is long.
4. What do you see on your way? I see __________.
5. How is your teacher? My teacher is very __________.
6. What do you do in school? I listen, read, and __________.
7. Do you like your school? Yes, I like my school.
8. What is your favorite time? My favorite time is the __________.
9. What do you do at the break? I laugh and have __________with friends.
10. Do you help at home? Yes, I help in the __________.
11. What do you want to do when you grow up? I want to __________ children.
Profile of a Typical Person in Hospitality and Tourism
A person who works in hospitality and tourism likes to meet people. They enjoy talking with guests and helping them. Being friendly and polite is very important. They smile a lot because tourists come from many countries. A kind smile makes guests feel welcome.
Good communication skills are necessary. The person usually speaks English. Sometimes, they learn other languages like French or Chinese. This helps them talk to more guests. They also use a computer to send emails and make bookings. It is helpful to know about local culture and places. This way, they can answer tourists’ questions.
Flexibility is very important in this job. People often work on weekends and holidays. They must stay calm when guests have problems. They try to find quick solutions. Teamwork is also important because many people work together in hotels and tours. Everyone helps each other.
Finally, the person must look clean and neat. Good hygiene shows respect for the guests. Patience and a positive attitude help the person enjoy their work. They like to learn new things every day. With these skills and qualities, a person can do well and grow in hospitality and tourism.
[exercises to come…………………]
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The top three qualities for a person in hospitality and tourism are:
Friendliness and Politeness – Being kind and polite helps guests feel welcome and comfortable. It makes a big difference in their experience.
Good Communication Skills – Speaking English and other languages, and being able to listen and help guests clearly, is essential for good service.
Flexibility and Calmness – The ability to work different hours and stay calm when problems happen helps the person handle difficult situations well.
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A1 (Beginner)
The top three qualities for a person in hospitality and tourism are:
Friendliness and Politeness – Being nice and polite helps guests feel happy and welcome. It makes their time better.
Good Communication Skills – Speaking English and other languages and listening well helps guests.
Flexibility and Calmness – Being able to work different hours and stay calm when there are problems helps a person do their job well.
A2 (Elementary)
The top three qualities for someone in hospitality and tourism are:
Friendliness and Politeness – Being kind and polite helps guests feel welcome and comfortable. It makes a big difference for their experience.
Good Communication Skills – Speaking English and other languages and listening carefully helps guests.
Flexibility and Calmness – The ability to work different hours and stay calm when problems happen helps the person handle hard situations well.
B1 (Intermediate)
The top three qualities for a person in hospitality and tourism are:
Friendliness and Politeness – Being kind and polite helps guests feel welcome and comfortable. It really improves their experience.
Good Communication Skills – Speaking English and other languages, and listening carefully to help guests, is important for good service.
Flexibility and Calmness – The ability to work different hours and stay calm when problems happen helps a person manage difficult situations well.
B2 (Upper-Intermediate)
The top three qualities for a person working in hospitality and tourism are:
Friendliness and Politeness – Being friendly and polite makes guests feel welcomed and comfortable, greatly enhancing their experience.
Good Communication Skills – Speaking English and other languages, and being able to listen and assist guests clearly, is essential for providing excellent service.
Flexibility and Calmness – The ability to work varied hours and remain calm when problems occur allows a person to handle difficult situations effectively.
C1 (Advanced)
The top three qualities for an individual in hospitality and tourism are:
Friendliness and Politeness – Demonstrating kindness and politeness helps guests feel truly welcome and at ease, significantly impacting their overall experience.
Good Communication Skills – Proficiency in English and other languages, combined with attentive listening, is crucial for delivering clear and effective guest assistance.
Flexibility and Calmness – The capacity to adapt to varying work schedules and maintain composure under pressure enables effective management of challenging situations.
C2 (Proficient)
The top three qualities essential for a professional in hospitality and tourism are:
Friendliness and Politeness – Consistently exhibiting genuine kindness and courtesy fosters a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere, profoundly influencing guests’ experiences.
Good Communication Skills – Mastery of English and multiple languages, alongside exceptional listening skills, is indispensable for providing articulate and empathetic guest support.
Flexibility and Calmness – Demonstrating adaptability to diverse working hours and unwavering calmness during crises equips one to navigate complex and difficult scenarios with professionalism.
here’s how to get the best out of your trip (from INDEPENDENT)
Siem Reap is a city in north‑west Cambodia. It is the main starting point to visit the famous Angkor temples. Recently, a new international airport opened near Siem Reap. This new airport is much larger and more modern than the old one. It can welcome more flights and makes travel easier for people coming from Thailand, Vietnam, and other countries in Asia.
The Angkor Archaeological Park is one of the most important historical sites in the world. It includes hundreds of temples built by the Khmer Empire from the 9th to the 15th centuries. The most famous temple is Angkor Wat, which is so important that it appears on the Cambodian flag. The temples are surrounded by jungle, and many visitors are amazed by the carvings, towers, and quiet atmosphere.
Siem Reap is becoming more popular with tourists because of the new airport. Many travelers visit it as part of a longer trip in Southeast Asia. The city itself also offers markets, cultural shows, and hotels for different budgets.
A trip to Siem Reap gives people a chance to see both Cambodian culture today and the country’s great history. Walking through the ruins of Angkor feels like stepping back in time and is an unforgettable experience.
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Vocabulary:
a gateway – a main way to enter a place
ancient – very, very old
recently – a short time ago
to make travel easy – to help people go somewhere without problems
to include – to have something inside a group or list
an empire – a very big country ruled by one king or group
to appear – to be seen or shown
a flag – a piece of cloth with colors or a picture that shows a country
to be surrounded – to have something all around you
a jungle – a forest with many trees and plants
to be amazed – to feel very surprised in a good way
a carving – a picture or shape cut into stone or wood
quiet – with little or no noise
to offer – to give someone something or to make it available
a market – a place where people sell and buy food, clothes, etc.
hotels for different budgets – hotels for people with more or less money
to step back in time – to feel like you are living in the past
unforgettable – something so special you will always remember it
experience – something you do or feel in real life
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Multiple choice test, one answer correct:
1. What is a gateway?
A) A main way to enter a place B) A place where you sleep at night C) A type of food
2. What does ancient mean?
A) Very new B) Very, very old C) Very big
3. What does recently mean?
A) A short time ago B) In the future C) A long time ago
4. What does it mean to make travel easy?
A) To stop people from going anywhere B) To help people go somewhere without problems C) To build a new road
5. What does to include mean?
A) To forget something B) To have something inside a group or list C) To put something outside
6. What is an empire?
A) A big shop B) A small village C) A very big country ruled by one king or group
7. What does to appear mean?
A) To hide B) To be seen or shown C) To go away
8. What is a flag?
A) A piece of cloth that shows a country B) A picture on the wall C) A street sign
9. What does to be surrounded mean?
A) To stand in one place B) To have something all around you C) To have nothing around you
10. What is a jungle?
A) A very dry desert B) A place with snow and ice C) A forest with many trees and plants
11. What does to be amazed mean?
A) To feel bored and tired B) To feel very surprised in a good way C) To feel very angry
12. What is a carving?
A) A kind of soft drink B) A picture or shape cut into stone or wood C) A very tall mountain
13. What does quiet mean?
A) Very loud and noisy B) Very fast C) With little or no noise
14. What does to offer mean?
A) To throw something away B) To keep something secret C) To give someone something or make it available
15. What is a market?
A) A big farm where cows live B) A place where people sell and buy food, clothes, etc. C) A very quiet park
16. What are hotels for different budgets?
A) Hotels only for students B) Hotels only for rich people C) Hotels for people with more or less money
17. What does to step back in time mean?
A) To walk very slowly backwards B) To forget something from the past C) To feel like you are living in the past
18. What does unforgettable mean?
A) Something you forget very fast B) Something very difficult to carry C) Something so special you will always remember it
19. What is an experience?
A) Something you do or feel in real life B) A kind of food C) A place where you sleep
20. What does to make travel easy mean?
A) To walk in the mountains B) To help people go somewhere without problems C) To close the road for people
a) To have trees or mountains all around you. b) A very big country ruled by one king. c) A place with many trees, plants, and animals. d) Not loud; little or no noise. e) To give something to someone. f) To feel very surprised. g) Something you cannot forget. h) A piece of cloth that shows a country. i) To have something inside a group or list. j) A main way to enter a place. k) Something very old. l) To make moving from one place to another simple. m) A picture or shape cut into wood or stone. n) To see or come into view suddenly. o) Happened not long ago.
The temples of Angkor were built only 50 years ago.
Angkor Wat is surrounded by a jungle.
Recently, Siem Reap built new roads to make travel easier for tourists.
The city has no markets for visitors to explore.
Carvings on the temples show old stories and gods.
Siem Reap does not have hotels for different budgets.
Visiting the temples feels like stepping back in time.
The Cambodian flag shows a picture of Angkor Wat.
The temples are very quiet because no tourists visit them.
The Angkor temples were part of a great empire.
Many people are amazed when they see the size of Angkor Wat.
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Gap-fill exercise:
amazed – market – gateway – unforgettable – flag – surrounded – quiet – ancient – jungle – include
Siem Reap is the __________ to the temples of Angkor. These __________ temples were built many centuries ago and are now one of Cambodia’s most famous sights. The temples are __________ by thick trees and a green __________. Visitors are often __________ by the size and detail of the carvings. The Cambodian __________ shows Angkor Wat in the middle. A visit to Siem Reap can also __________ walking through a local __________, where people sell food and crafts. Some areas near the temples are very __________, making the experience even more __________ for travelers.
