You can start learning a language from books, but to truly understand and use it naturally, you also need to hear it. Here’s why listening is essential:
1. Languages are spoken, not just written
Real-life language is spoken aloud—people talk to each other, not read sentences from books.
To communicate effectively, you need to understand how the language sounds, not just how it looks on paper.
2. Pronunciation is not always obvious
Many languages have spellings that don’t clearly show how words are pronounced (e.g., English, French).
Without listening, you might mispronounce words or not recognize them when spoken.
3. Understanding natural speed and rhythm
People speak quickly, with accents, intonation, pauses, and even slang.
Books usually use clear and perfect grammar, but real speech includes shortcuts, contractions, and informal expressions.
4. Listening trains your ear
Your brain needs to get used to the sounds and patterns of a new language.
Regular listening helps you understand without translating in your head—you recognize meaning instantly.
5. You need to hear to speak
If you don’t hear the language, you don’t know how to say it correctly.
Listening improves your speaking and pronunciation by copying native speakers.
In short:
Books teach structure and vocabulary. Listening teaches real communication. To master a language, you need both.
The Shinta Mani Foundation gives free dental care to children in Siem Reap. Many children do not go to the dentist. Some have tooth pain. Some cannot eat well. Some do not smile. The clinic helps these children.
More than 1,000 children get help. They get cleanings, fillings, and fluoride treatments. These treatments clean the teeth and stop pain. They help children feel better.
Many kind people work at the clinic. Volunteers from Global Dental Relief, Husk Cambodia, and the Shinta Mani Foundation help the children. They work together as a team.
Healthy teeth are important. When children have good teeth, they can eat well and sleep well. They go to school and learn. They smile more and feel happy.
The clinic is a big success. It helps many children and families. The volunteers work hard. Families say thank you for the help.
The Shinta Mani Foundation wants to help more children. The team makes more plans for the future.
Thank you to everyone who helps. Your care gives children brighter smiles and better lives.
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Vocabulary:
free dental care – when a dentist helps your teeth and you do not pay money
a dentist – a doctor who works with teeth
tooth pain – when your tooth hurts
to smile – to show you are happy by moving your mouth up
a cleaning (of teeth) – when someone makes your teeth clean
a filling (of a tooth) – when a dentist fixes a hole in your tooth
to stop pain – to make the pain go away
a fluoride treatment – a special liquid that helps make your teeth strong
a clinic – a small place where people get care from a doctor or dentist
a volunteer – a person who helps other people and does not get money
relief – a good feeling when pain or a problem goes away
healthy – feeling good and having no sickness or pain
a success – when something goes well and helps people
to care for somebody – to help someone and make sure they are okay
a bright smile – a happy and clean smile
a better life – a life that is happier, safer, and healthier
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Only one answer correct:
1. What Is A Dentist? a) Works with teeth b) Drives a school bus c) Sells medicine
2. What Does It Mean To Stop Pain? a) To start pain b) To make pain go away c) To clean your hands
3. What Is A Clinic? a) A store for toothbrushes b) A small place for medical or dental care c) A school for doctors
4. What Is Free Dental Care? a) Care for teeth that does not cost money b) Buying new toothbrushes c) Care for sick animals
5. What Does It Mean To Smile? a) To cry b) To show you are happy with your face c) To clean your teeth
6. What Is Tooth Pain? a) Pain in your back b) Pain in your tooth c) Pain in your arm
7. What Is A Filling (Of A Tooth)? a) A hole in the ground b) Something that fixes a hole in a tooth c) A type of toothpaste
8. What Is A Fluoride Treatment? a) A special drink for children b) A kind of food c) A liquid that makes teeth strong
9. What Is A Bright Smile? a) A clean and happy smile b) A shiny coin c) A loud voice
10. What Is A Volunteer? a) A person who sells toothpaste b) A person who helps and does not get money c) A person who drives a bus
11. What Does Healthy Mean? a) Eating candy b) Feeling tired c) Feeling good and not sick
12. What Is Relief? a) A bad feeling from pain b) A trip to the clinic c) A good feeling when pain goes away
13. What Is A Cleaning (Of Teeth)? a) Fixing a hole in a tooth b) Brushing and making teeth clean c) Eating sweet food
14. What Does It Mean To Care For Somebody? a) To help someone and make sure they are okay b) To teach someone math c) To tell someone to go away
15. What Is A Success? a) When something goes wrong b) When something helps people and goes well c) When something is difficult
16. What Is A Better Life? a) A life that is more fun at school b) A life that is happier, safer, and healthier c) A life with more toys
______________________ 1 a, 2 b, 3 b, 4 a, 5 b, 6 c, 7 b, 8 c, 9 a,
10 b, 11 c, 12 c, 13 b, 14 a, 15 c, 16 a
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Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
The dentist helps if you have ______ in your tooth. a) a cleaning b) a clinic c) tooth pain
If you have tooth pain, you can go to a ______ for help. a) clinic b) bright smile c) volunteer
A ______ is a person who helps without getting money. a) healthy b) volunteer c) relief
A ______ is when a dentist cleans your teeth to make them shiny. a) cleaning b) fluoride treatment c) filling
A ______ is something the dentist puts in a hole in your tooth. a) better life b) filling c) free dental care
A ______ helps make your teeth strong and stops tooth pain. a) fluoride treatment b) care for somebody c) bright smile
The dentist wants you to have a ______ and no pain. a) care for somebody b) success c) bright smile
Sometimes people get free help called ______ to fix their teeth. a) free dental care b) relief c) filling
When your tooth feels better, you have ______ from the pain. a) to smile b) relief c) healthy
To ______ means to show you are happy with your face. a) tooth pain b) to smile c) a dentist
You can ______ for your family to keep them healthy. a) care for somebody b) success c) clinic
A person who works on teeth is called a ______. a) volunteer b) dentist c) bright smile
When you feel good and strong, you are ______. a) better life b) healthy c) success
When something works well and helps people, it is a ______. a) filling b) success c) relief
A ______ is a place where dentists work and help people. a) clinic b) free dental care c) volunteer
When your life is happier and safer, you have ______. a) bright smile b) a better life c) cleaning
Answers: 1 c, 2 a, 3 b, 4 a, 5 b, 6 a, 7 c, 8 a, 9 b,
10 b, 11 c, 12 b, 13 b, 14 c, 15 a, 16 b
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Match the words to their correct definitions
Words:
free dental care
a dentist
tooth pain
to smile
a cleaning
a filling
to stop pain
a fluoride treatment
a clinic
a volunteer
relief
healthy
a success
to care for somebody
a bright smile
a better life
Definitions:
a) A person who helps without getting money. b) A place where people go to get help from a doctor or dentist. c) When your teeth get cleaned by a dentist. d) To show happiness with your face. e) Help that does not cost money to fix your teeth. f) Something a dentist puts in a tooth to fix a hole. g) To make the pain go away. h) When your tooth hurts. i) A treatment that makes your teeth strong and healthy. j) To look after someone because you want them to be well. k) Feeling good and not sick. l) A happy and healthy smile that shows your teeth. m) When something works well and is good. n) Feeling better because pain or problems stop. o) A person who fixes teeth. p) A life that is safer, happier, and better.
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1 e, 2 o, 3 h, 4 d, 5 c, 6 f, 7 g, 8 i, 9 b, 10 a, 11 n, 12 k, 13 m, 14 j, 15 l, 16 p
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True or False?
A volunteer helps people without getting money.
A filling is when a dentist cleans your teeth.
Tooth pain means your tooth hurts.
A clinic is a place where dentists work.
To smile means to show you are happy with your face.
Free dental care costs a lot of money.
A fluoride treatment helps make your teeth strong.
Healthy means you feel good and not sick.
A dentist is a person who works on cars.
Relief means feeling better when pain stops.
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True: 1,3,4,5,7,8,10
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Fill in, words below:
A dentist __________ people with their teeth.
Tooth __________ can make you feel bad.
A clinic is a place to get __________ for your teeth.
Volunteers give __________ dental care to children.
A __________ makes your teeth shine.
A __________ stops tooth pain in a hole.
Fluoride treatment makes teeth strong and __________
To smile means to show __________ on your face.
Healthy teeth help you have a __________ smile.
Caring for somebody helps them have a __________life.
Interview with Oum, a dentist, who supports the Foundation – complete, NO words given :
Q: Who are you? A: I am Oum. I am a dentist.
Q: What do you do? A: I help children with their t__________ and give dental care.
Q: How do you help the children? A: I clean their teeth, fix holes, and give f__________ treatments.
Q: What is a filling? A: A filling is when I put a special material in a hole in the t__________.
Q: Do you stop tooth pain? A: Yes, I stop tooth pain with f__________ and other treatments.
Q: Who helps you in your work? A: V__________and the Shinta Mani Foundation help me a lot.
Q: What is free dental care? A: Free dental care means children do not pay m__________ for dental help.
Q: Why is a bright smile important? A: A bright smile shows c__________ are healthy and happy.
Q: Where do you work? A: I work in a c__________ with my team of helpers.
Q: How do you feel when children have healthy teeth? A: I feel h__________ and proud to help them.
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Full interview:
Q: Who are you? A: I am Oum. I am a dentist.
Q: What do you do? A: I help children with their teeth and give dental care.
Q: How do you help the children? A: I clean their teeth, fix holes, and give fluoride treatments.
Q: What is a filling? A: A filling is when I put a special material in a hole in the tooth.
Q: Do you stop tooth pain? A: Yes, I stop tooth pain with fillings and other treatments.
Q: Who helps you in your work? A: Volunteers and the Shinta Mani Foundation help me a lot.
Q: What is free dental care? A: Free dental care means children do not pay money for dental help.
Q: Why is a bright smile important? A: A bright smile shows children are healthy and happy.
Q: Where do you work? A: I work in a clinic with my team of helpers.
Q: How do you feel when children have healthy teeth? A: I feel happy and proud to help them.
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I work as a dentist for the Shinta Mani Foundation. Every day, I help children with their teeth. I clean their teeth and fix holes with fillings. I give fluoride treatments to keep their teeth strong and healthy. Many children have tooth pain, and I stop the pain with my care. Volunteers and the foundation help me a lot. We give free dental care to children who need it. I work in a clinic with a friendly team. I feel happy when children smile and have healthy teeth. My work helps children have a better life and bright smiles.
Rewrite the story, starting with
She works as a dentist……….
and make all changes necessary.
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Oum works as a dentist for the Shinta Mani Foundation. Every day, she helps children with their teeth. She cleans their teeth and fixes holes with fillings. She gives fluoride treatments to keep their teeth strong and healthy. Many children have tooth pain, and she stops the pain with her care. Volunteers and the foundation help her a lot. They give free dental care to children who need it. She works in a clinic with a friendly team. She feels happy when children smile and have healthy teeth. Her work helps children have a better life and bright smiles.
If you see the same guest tomorrow and remember their drink, say:
“Good morning! Coffee with milk again?”
This makes them feel special.
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Confessions of a great waiter/waitress:
How I Make Guests Happy at Breakfast
I work as a waiter in a five-star hotel in Siem Reap. Every morning, I help guests who come to have breakfast. I always smile and say, “Good morning!” I speak politely and try to make them feel welcome. I show them to a clean table and ask, “Would you like coffee or tea?”
I listen carefully to what they want. Some guests like their coffee with milk, some with sugar. I try to remember their choice if I see them again the next day. I think this makes them feel special.
At the buffet, I help them if they look confused. I say, “Can I help you?” or “Would you like eggs?” If they want eggs, I ask, “How would you like them? Fried or boiled?” I always try to speak clearly and be kind.
Sometimes I ask, “Are you enjoying Siem Reap?” Many guests like to talk. I like to hear their stories. When they finish eating, I say, “Thank you. Have a nice day.”
I feel happy when guests smile or say thank you. I want them to have a good morning. I do my best every day to make their breakfast a nice experience.
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✅ Vocabulary
To smile – to move your mouth up when you are happy 😊 → Example: I smile when I see the guest.
To speak politely – to use kind and respectful words → Example: I say “please” and “thank you” to speak politely.
To feel welcome – to feel happy and comfortable in a place → Example: The guest feels welcome when I smile and help them.
To show somebody to a table – to take a guest to a table → Example: I say “please follow me” and show the guest to a table.
To listen carefully – to hear and think about what someone says → Example: I listen carefully when the guest speaks.
To remember – to keep something in your mind → Example: I remember the guest’s name and drink.
A choice – one thing from many options → Example: Coffee or tea? That is a choice.
To choose – to pick one thing → Example: The guest chooses fried eggs.
To feel special – to feel important or happy → Example: The guest feels special when I remember their coffee.
Confused – not sure what to do or where to go 😕 → Example: The guest is confused at the buffet.
Fried eggs – eggs cooked in oil in a pan 🍳 → Example: The guest wants fried eggs.
Boiled eggs – eggs cooked in hot water 🥚 → Example: Some guests like boiled eggs.
To enjoy something – to like something → Example: The guest enjoys breakfast.
To finish eating – to eat all the food and stop → Example: When guests finish eating, I clean the table.
A nice experience – a good and happy time → Example: I want the guest to have a nice experience.
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Multiple choice, only one answer correct:
What is a waiter? a) A person who serves food and drinks b) A person who cleans the hotel c) A person who drives a taxi
Who is a guest? a) A hotel worker b) A visitor or customer in a hotel c) A type of food
What does smile mean? a) To talk loudly b) To look happy by moving your mouth up c) To close your eyes
What does politely mean? a) In a kind and respectful way b) In a fast and careless way c) In a loud and angry way
What is a table? a) Something you sit on b) A kind of food c) A piece of furniture where you put food
What is coffee? a) A cold dessert b) A hot drink made from beans c) A type of bread
What is a buffet? a) A meal where you can choose many foods yourself b) A place where you sit c) A type of hotel room
What does confused mean? a) Very happy b) Very tired c) Not sure or not understanding
What does help mean? a) To ignore someone b) To do something to make it easier for someone c) To make a mistake
What is an egg? a) A fruit from a tree b) A drink c) A food from a chicken
What does fried mean? a) Cooked in water b) Cooked on a grill c) Cooked in hot oil or fat
What does boiled mean? a) Cooked in hot water b) Cooked in the oven c) Cooked on a grill
What does clearly mean? a) In a way easy to understand b) Quietly c) Quickly
What is a story? a) A place to eat b) A thing you tell about something that happened c) A type of food
What does thank you mean? a) A polite way to show you are grateful b) A way to say goodbye c) A way to show you are happy
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1 a 2 b 3 b 4 a 5 c 6 b 7 a 8 c 9 b 10 c 11 c 12 a 13 a 14 b 15 a
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Gap Fill Exercise:
I work as a __________ in a hotel. (waiter / cleaner / driver)
Every morning, I greet the __________ with a smile. (waiter / guest / cook)
I always try to be polite and speak __________. (quickly / politely / loudly)
I show guests to a clean __________ where they can sit. (chair / bed / table)
a. not sure or not understanding b. cooked in hot oil or fat c. a visitor or customer in a hotel d. in a kind and respectful way e. a food from a chicken f. a polite way to show you are grateful g. a thing you tell about something that happened h. a hot drink made from beans i. a piece of furniture where you put food j. to do something to make it easier for someone k. a person who serves food and drinks l. in a way easy to understand m. cooked in hot water n. to look happy by moving your mouth up o. a meal where you can choose many foods yourself
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1 k 2 c 3 n 4 d 5 i 6 h 7 o 8 a 9 j 10 e 11 b 12 m 13 l 14 g 15 f
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True or false?
A waiter serves food and drinks to guests.
Coffee is a type of fruit.
A buffet is a meal where guests choose their food.
Boiled means cooked in hot oil.
Politely means to speak in a kind way.
A smile shows that someone is happy.
Confused means to understand everything clearly.
An egg is a drink made from beans.
A table is a piece of furniture where you eat.
Help means to make things harder for someone.
Thank you is a way to say you are grateful.
Fried means cooked in hot water.
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True: 1,3,5,6,9,11
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Fill in, words below:
Every morning, I greet the guests with a big __________ and say, “Good morning!”
I always try to speak __________ to make the guests feel welcome at the hotel.
When a guest __________ in, I ask if they would like coffee or tea for their breakfast.
Some guests like their coffee with milk, and others prefer it black or with __________.
I help guests who look __________ by showing them the buffet and explaining the food.
If a guest wants eggs, I ask how they would like them cooked, fried or __________.
I try to remember the guest’s favorite __________ order if they come again the next day.
Sometimes, I ask guests if they are enjoying their time in Siem Reap and __________ carefully.
When guests finish eating, I thank them politely and __________ them a nice day.
It makes me happy when guests smile or say thank you after I __________ their breakfast.
I always keep the tables __________ and ready for new guests to have a good breakfast.
My goal is to give every guest a good start to their __________ by serving breakfast with kindness.
I work as a waiter in a five-star hotel in Siem Reap. Every morning, I help guests who come to have breakfast. I always smile and say, “Good morning!” I speak politely and try to make them feel welcome. I show them to a clean table and ask, “Would you like coffee or tea?”
I listen carefully to what they want. Some guests like their coffee with milk, some with sugar. I try to remember their choice if I see them again the next day. I think this makes them feel special.
At the buffet, I help them if they look confused. I say, “Can I help you?” or “Would you like eggs?” If they want eggs, I ask, “How would you like them? Fried or boiled?” I always try to speak clearly and be kind.
Sometimes I ask, “Are you enjoying Siem Reap?” Many guests like to talk. I like to hear their stories. When they finish eating, I say, “Thank you. Have a nice day.”
I feel happy when guests smile or say thank you. I want them to have a good morning. I do my best every day to make their breakfast a nice experience.
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Chantrea is the waitress who has told you the story about her work above. Now rewrite the story starting with
How Chantrea makes guests happy at breakfast. She works as a waiter……
und make all changes necessary.
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Chanthea works as a waiter in a five-star hotel in Siem Reap. Every morning, she helps guests who come to have breakfast. She always smiles and says, “Good morning!” She speaks politely and tries to make them feel welcome. She shows them to a clean table and asks, “Would you like coffee or tea?”
She listens carefully to what they want. Some guests like their coffee with milk, some with sugar. She tries to remember their choice if she sees them again the next day. She thinks this makes them feel special.
At the buffet, she helps guests if they look confused. She says, “Can I help you?” or “Would you like eggs?” If they want eggs, she asks, “How would you like them? Fried or boiled?” She always tries to speak clearly and be kind.
Sometimes she asks, “Are you enjoying Siem Reap?” Many guests like to talk. She likes to hear their stories. When they finish eating, she says, “Thank you. Have a nice day.”
She feels happy when guests smile or say thank you. She wants them to have a good morning. She does her best every day to make their breakfast a nice experience.
In Siem Reap where dreams seemed far, A guiding light became their star. Shinta Mani lends a hand, To help young hopes rise and stand.
They learn to cook, to greet, to grow, With tools and skills the world will know. A bike, a book, a voice to speak, Support for those once lost and weak.
From village farms to hotel halls, Each dreamer answers brighter calls. A future built on care and grace— New hope for every time and place.
A song in honor of the Shinta Mani Foundation team:
Listen to the text:
The Shinta Mani Foundation is a non-profit organization in Cambodia. It started in 2004 and helps people in many ways. One of its most important projects is building houses for poor families in the countryside. These families often live in very bad conditions or have no home at all.
So far, the foundation has already built 123 homes. These houses are simple, but they are safe and strong. They give families a clean and dry place to live. Many people feel happy and safe in their new homes. Some even help with the building, which creates a strong sense of community.
The foundation was started by Mr. Sokoun Chanpreda. His goal is to improve people’s lives, not only by giving them homes but also by creating better opportunities for the future.
When a family receives a new home, it changes their life. Children can sleep well, study, and stay healthy. Parents can work and plan for a better future.
The work of the Shinta Mani Foundation is a great example of how one organization can make a big difference. It does not just build houses—it builds hope and a better tomorrow for many Cambodian families.
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Vocabularies:
non-profit organization: a group that helps people and does not make money for itself
in many ways: using different methods or doing different things
important: something that matters a lot or helps a lot
a project: a plan or activity to do something helpful or new
countryside: land outside the city, with villages, farms, and nature
to live in bad conditions: to live in a place that is not clean or safe
clean, dry: not dirty and not wet
to feel safe: to feel that nothing bad will happen
to create a sense of community: to help people feel they are part of a group
to improve: to make something better
to create opportunities: to give people a chance to do better things
the future: the time that comes after now
to receive: to get something
to change life: to make life different, usually better
to stay healthy: to not get sick; to be well
to make a difference: to help in a big or good way
to build hope: to help people believe that things will be better
a better tomorrow: a good life in the future
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Multiple choice, only one answer correct:
1. What is a project? a) A plan or activity to do something new b) A type of animal c) A place to sleep
2. What does to feel safe mean? a) To feel hungry b) To feel protected and secure c) To feel tired
3. What is the countryside? a) A busy city street b) Land with farms and nature outside cities c) A large building
4. What does to improve mean? a) To stop something b) To make something better c) To make something worse
5. What does to create opportunities mean? a) To give people chances to do better things b) To break something c) To close all doors
6. What does to change life mean? a) To make life different or better b) To go to sleep early c) To forget your name
7. What does a non-profit organization do? a) Makes money by selling products b) Helps people without making money for itself c) Plays sports
8. What does clean and dry mean? a) Dirty and wet b) Not dirty and not wet c) Hot and cold
9. What does to receive mean? a) To jump b) To run quickly c) To get something
10. What is a sense of community? a) Feeling alone b) Feeling part of a group c) Cleaning a building
11. What does to build hope mean? a) To paint a house b) To help people believe things will get better c) To write a story
12. What does in many ways mean? a) Only one way b) Using different methods c) Doing nothing
13. What does to stay healthy mean? a) To eat well and not get sick b) To sleep all day c) To stop working
14. What does to make a difference mean? a) To take a photo b) To help in a big or good way c) To break a rule
15. What does the future mean? a) The time before now b) The time that comes after now c) The time when we sleep
16. What does to live in bad conditions mean? a) To live in a nice hotel b) To live in a place that is not safe or clean c) To live in a car
17. What does important mean? a) Something you eat b) Something very small c) Something that matters a lot
18. What does to create a better tomorrow mean? a) A good life in the future b) A holiday last year c) A fun game
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Word-definition match exercise:
Words:
Project
Feel safe
Countryside
Improve
Create opportunities
Change life
Non-profit organization
Clean and dry
Receive
Sense of community
Build hope
In many ways
Stay healthy
Make a difference
Future
Live in bad conditions
Important
Create a better tomorrow
Definitions:
a) To feel protected and secure b) Using different methods or doing different things c) To live in a place that is not safe or clean d) To get something e) To help people believe things will get better f) Land with farms and nature outside cities g) To make life different or better h) To give people chances to do better things i) To make something better j) An organization that helps people without making money for itself k) To eat well and not get sick l) To help in a big or good way m) A good life in the future n) To feel alone o) To take a photo p) A plan or activity to do something new q) Feeling part of a group r) The time that comes after now
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True, false
A non-profit organization makes money for itself.
The countryside is land with farms and villages outside cities.
To feel safe means to feel worried and scared.
A project is a plan to do something new or helpful.
To improve means to make something worse.
Clean and dry means not dirty and not wet.
To receive means to give something to someone else.
Creating opportunities means giving people chances to do better things.
To stay healthy means to eat well and not get sick.
Living in bad conditions means living in a safe and clean place.
Building hope helps people believe things will get better.
The future is the time before now.
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Fill in, words below:
A project can help people live better __________.
Non-profit groups work to help others, not earn __________
Some people live in places that are not __________.
The countryside has __________, trees, and small villages.
A strong community makes people feel __________ and connected.
Helping others can __________ a better future.
Some people need clean and dry homes to stay __________
A small __________ can make a big difference.
People feel hope when they see __________ things coming.
Many people work hard to improve [make better] their __________.
Match the beginnings (1–10) with the correct endings (A–J) NOT EASY:
Beginnings:
A non-profit group
People feel safe
A project can
The countryside is
Clean homes help
A sense of community
We can make a difference
Some people live
Hope helps people
The future is
Endings :
A. when they feel protected. B. a place with farms and small villages. C. believe things will get better. D. by helping other people. E. people stay healthy. F. helps people feel connected. G. helps people in need. H. in dirty and unsafe places. I. help a community grow. J. the time after today.
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Answers: 1 G, 2 A, 3 I, 4 B, 5 E, 6 F, 7 D, 8 H, 9 C, 10 J
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Interview with a representative o f the Shinta Mani Foundation, fill in, words below:
Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell us about your foundation?
Representative: Yes, our foundation is a non-profit group. We help people in need.
1. What does your foundation do? We help people live in better and safer __________.
2. Who do you help? We help families who live in __________ conditions.
3. How do you help them? We build projects to give them clean and __________homes.
4. Do you make money from this work? No, we do not make money. We just want to __________.
5. Where do you work? We work in the __________ and small towns.
6. Why is clean and dry important? It helps people stay __________ and feel safe.
7. What is a “sense of community”? It means people feel they are __________ of a group.
8. Can small projects make a big difference? Yes! Even small help can __________ someone’s life.
9. What do you mean by “a better tomorrow”? We want people to have __________ and a good future.
10. How can others help your foundation? They can join our projects or __________ support to families.
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healthy – hope – help – part – conditions – give – bad – change – countryside – dry
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1. conditions
2. bad
3. dry
4. help
5. countryside
6. healthy
7. part
8. change
9. hope
10. give
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I work for a non-profit foundation. Every day, I help people who live in bad conditions. In the morning, I visit families in the countryside. I talk to them and listen to their needs. Then, I plan small projects with my team. We try to build clean and dry homes. Sometimes we bring clothes or school things for children. I write reports and call other people who want to help. My work is not easy, but I like it. I feel happy when people smile. I know I make a difference. I want to help build a better tomorrow. _________________
Rewrite the story in the 3rd person singular present simple, start with
He works for a non-profit…………
and make all changes necessary. __________________
Correct version:
He works for a non-profit foundation. Every day, he helps people who live in bad conditions. In the morning, he visits families in the countryside. He talks to them and listens to their needs. Then, he plans small projects with his team. They try to build clean and dry homes. Sometimes they bring clothes or school things for children. He writes reports and calls other people who want to help. His work is not easy, but he likes it. He feels happy when people smile. He knows he makes a difference. He wants to help build a better tomorrow.
