Autor: wolfgang kugler

You work in the restaurant of a hotel;
when serving dinner to guests at a table a guest asks you if he and his family should go to Mt. Kulen and the waterfalls.
You provide information on the trip.

„Yes sir, Mt. Kulen and the waterfalls are a very nice place to visit. It is about 1.5 to 2 hours drive from Siem Reap. Many families go there for a day trip. You can see a big reclining Buddha on the mountain, and many people go there to pray. There is also a river with carvings in the stone under the water – it is called the „River of a Thousand Lingas.“

The waterfalls are beautiful. You can swim there if you like. The water is fresh and cool. Many local people go there on weekends, so it is better to go on a weekday. It is more quiet.

You can go by car or tuk-tuk. Some roads are a little bumpy, but it is not too bad. You can bring your own food or buy food there. There are small shops at the top of the mountain.

It is a good place for families, with nature, history, and culture. Just be careful near the rocks at the waterfall – they can be slippery.

If you like nature and want to relax outside the city, Mt. Kulen is a good idea. I think your family will enjoy it very much.“

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Vocabulary:

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1. a reclining buddha – a big statue of buddha lying down.

2. a mountain – a very high hill with land that goes up.

3. to pray – to speak to god or a spirit.

4. carvings – pictures or words cut into stone or wood.

5. a linga – a special stone for praying in the hindu religion.

6. a waterfall – water that falls down from a high place, like a river falling down a rock.

7. fresh water – clean water that is not salty.

8. local people – people who live in the area.

9. a weekend – saturday and sunday.

10. a weekday – monday to friday.

11. quiet – not noisy.

12. a bumpy road – a road that is not smooth, with many small jumps or holes.

13. the top of a mountain – the highest part of a mountain.

14. history – things that happened a long time ago.

15. to be careful – to move slowly and think, so you don’t fall or get hurt.

16. a rock – a big piece of hard stone.

17. slippery – easy to fall on because it is wet or smooth.

18. to relax – to rest and feel calm.

19. to enjoy – to feel happy about something.

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Multiple-choice exercise, only one answer is correct:

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1. What is a waterfall?
a) a road with holes
b) water falling from a high place
c) a big tree in the forest

2. What does it mean to relax?
a) to rest and feel calm
b) to run very fast
c) to work very hard

3. What is a linga?
a) a stone used for prayer in Hindu religion
b) a type of animal
c) a fruit from a tree

4. What is a weekday?
a) a rainy day
b) monday to friday
c) saturday or sunday

5. What is a mountain?
a) a kind of food
b) a big hill
c) a small house

6. What does it mean to pray?
a) to drive a car
b) to eat dinner
c) to talk to god

7. What are carvings?
a) clothes made from cotton
b) pictures cut in stone or wood
c) drawings on paper

8. What is fresh water?
a) clean water, not from the sea
b) water with sugar
c) salty water

9. What does quiet mean?
a) very big
b) not noisy
c) very loud

10. Who are local people?
a) people who live in the area
b) people on TV
c) tourists from other countries

11. What does it mean to be careful?
a) to move slowly and think
b) to play fast games
c) to jump and shout

12. What is a bumpy road?
a) a smooth road
b) a road with water
c) a road with many small holes or jumps

13. What is a reclining buddha?
a) a statue of buddha lying down
b) a statue of buddha standing
c) a statue of buddha sitting

14. What is history?
a) animals in the jungle
b) things to eat
c) things from the past

15. What is a rock?
a) big leaf
b) hard stone
c) soft pillow

16. What is the top of a mountain?
a) the highest part
b) the bottom part
c) the middle part

17. What does slippery mean?
a) hot and dry
b) clean and soft
c) easy to fall on

18. What does enjoy mean?
a) to feel tired
b) to feel happy
c) to feel sick

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

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Gap-fill multiple-choice exercise:

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1. The water ___ down the rocks. It is a beautiful place.
(falls / walks / climbs)

2. After school, we ___ in the garden.
(relax / pray / climb)

3. The guide ___ the linga at the temple.
(shows / drinks / eats)

4. My father ___ to work on every weekday.
(goes / sleeps / swims)

5. Phnom Kulen ___ in Cambodia.
(is / eats / plays)

6. Many people ___ at the temple.
(pray / run / watch)

7. The wall ___ many carvings of animals.
(has / jumps / makes)

8. She ___ fresh water from the spring.
(drinks / eats / walks)

9. The park ___ quiet on weekdays.
(is / runs / watches)

10. Local people ___ in this small village.
(live / visit / swim)

11. He ___ careful on the wet rocks.
(is / eats / takes)

12. The car ___ slowly on the bumpy road.
(drives / talks / sings)

13. The statue ___ the reclining Buddha.
(shows / dances / climbs)

14. The guide ___ the history of the temple.
(tells / builds / closes)

15. She ___ on a rock and watches the river.
(sits / jumps / walks)

16. We ___ the top of the mountain at 9 AM.
(reach / fall / cook)

17. This stone ___ very slippery.
(is / runs / flies)

18. Many people ___ this place with their family.
(enjoy / lose / forget)

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1 falls, 2 relax, 3 shows, 4 goes, 5 is, 6 pray, 7 has, 8 drinks, 9 is, 10 live, 11 is, 12 drives, 13 shows, 14 tells, 15 sits, 16 reach, 17 is, 18 enjoy

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True/false ?

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1. A waterfall is water falling from a high place.
2. Weekdays are Saturday and Sunday.
3. The reclining Buddha is a statue lying down.
4. Fresh water is salty.
5. Local people live in the village.
6. A bumpy road is smooth and flat.
7. To relax means to rest and feel calm.
8. History tells us about things from the past.
9. People climb mountains to find fresh water.
10. Carvings are pictures cut into stone or wood.
11. You must be careful on slippery rocks.
12. The top of a mountain is the lowest part.
13. Many people enjoy spending time with their family.
14. Quiet means not noisy.
15. A linga is a special stone used in prayer.

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False: 2,4,6,9,12

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Matching exercise – words, definitions:

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Words:

1. reclining Buddha
2. mountain
3. to pray
4. carvings
5. linga
6. waterfall
7. fresh water
8. local people
9. weekend
10. weekday
11. quiet
12. bumpy road
13. the top of a mountain
14. history
15. to be careful
16. rock
17. slippery
18. to relax
19. to enjoy

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Definitions:

a. A place where water falls down from high rocks or a mountain
b. To ask or talk to God or gods
c. Not noisy
d. The highest part of a mountain
e. Water that is clean and not salty
f. The days from Monday to Friday
g. Stones or shapes cut into wood or stone
h. A special stone used in Hindu prayer
i. People who live in a place or village
j. To rest and feel calm
k. A road with many bumps and holes
l. A big, high area of land higher than a hill
m. To take care so you do not get hurt
n. The story of the past and old times
o. To like something very much
p. A stone or hard piece of the earth
q. The days Saturday and Sunday
r. The statue of a lying Buddha
s. Easy to fall on because it is wet or smooth

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1 r, 2 l, 3 b, 4 g, 5 h, 6 a, 7 e, 8 i, 9 q, 10 f, 11 c, 12 k, 13 d, 14 n, 15 m, 16 p, 17 s, 18 j, 19 o

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Complete – words given below:

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Guest: Excuse me, can you tell me __________ Mt. Kulen?

You: Of course! What do you want to know?

Guest: __________ is Mt. Kulen?

You: It is about 50 kilometers from here, __________ of Siem Reap.

Guest: How do we get there?

You: You can go by car or motorbike. The road is a bit __________

Guest: What can we see there?

You: You can see a big __________ Buddha statue and beautiful waterfalls.

Guest: Who lives near Mt. Kulen?

You: Local people live in small __________ around the mountain.

Guest: When is the best time to visit?

You: The weekend is __________, but weekdays are quiet and nice.

Guest: Why should we visit Mt. Kulen?

You: Because it is a beautiful place to __________ and enjoy nature.

Guest: Is it safe to climb the mountain?

You: Yes, but be careful. Some rocks are __________.

Guest: Thank you for the information!

You: You’re welcome! __________ your trip!

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slippery – busy – reclining – about – relax – where – enjoy – villages – bumpy. – north

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Correct version:

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Guest: Excuse me, can you tell me about Mt. Kulen?

You: Of course! What do you want to know?

Guest: Where is Mt. Kulen?

You: It is about 50 kilometers from here, north of Siem Reap.

Guest: How do we get there?

You: You can go by car or motorbike. The road is a bit bumpy.

Guest: What can we see there?

You: You can see a big reclining Buddha statue and beautiful waterfalls.

Guest: Who lives near Mt. Kulen?

You: Local people live in small villages around the mountain.

Guest: When is the best time to visit?

You: The weekend is busy, but weekdays are quiet and nice.

Guest: Why should we visit Mt. Kulen?

You: Because it is a beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature.

Guest: Is it safe to climb the mountain?

You: Yes, but be careful. Some rocks are slippery.

Guest: Thank you for the information!

You: You’re welcome! Enjoy your trip!

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A guide tells about Mt. Kulen:

I go to Mt. Kulen twice every week. I drive there from the city. First, I show visitors the big reclining Buddha statue. It is very old and beautiful. Then, I take them to see the waterfalls. The water is fresh and cool. People like to take pictures there. After that, I walk a little to see the carvings on the rocks. I explain the history of the place. Sometimes, visitors pray near the linga, a special stone. I tell them to be careful because the rocks can be slippery. At the end, people relax and enjoy the quiet nature.
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Rewrite the story in the third person singular present tense simple, make all changes necessary:

He goes to M Kulen………

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Correct version:

He goes to Mt. Kulen twice every week. He drives there from the city. First, he shows visitors the big reclining Buddha statue. It is very old and beautiful. Then, he takes them to see the waterfalls. The water is fresh and cool. People like to take pictures there. After that, he walks a little with the visitors to see the carvings on the rocks. He explains the history of the place. Sometimes, visitors pray near the linga, a special stone. He tells them to be careful because the rocks can be slippery. At the end, people relax and enjoy the quiet nature.

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Words got scrambled – find the word:

1. gnilcenir
2. lfwtearal
3. vnargics
4. ypar
5. pilsrpely
6. ryhtois
7. axrel

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reclining
waterfall
carvings
pray
slippery
history
relax

protecting wild nature

Munny is the Head Naturalist at Shinta Mani Wild, a unique eco-resort in Cambodia. His main job is to protect the wildlife and the forest around the resort. Shinta Mani Wild is located in the Southern Cardamom Mountains, an area with many rare and endangered animals.

Every day, Munny checks camera traps that take photos of wild animals like clouded leopards, pangolins, and sun bears. These cameras help him learn about animals that are difficult to see. Munny also walks through the forest, looking for animal tracks and signs. He works closely with rangers who protect the area from illegal logging and poaching.

The team at Shinta Mani Wild includes local people trained to help with conservation. Some used to hunt or cut trees but now work to protect the forest. The resort also educates visitors about the environment and wildlife.

Munny and his team are very important because they help save endangered animals and keep the forest safe. Their work shows how people can live together with nature and protect it for future generations.

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Vocabulary:

• The Head Naturalist: The main person who takes care of animals and plants.
• Unique: One of a kind, special.
• An eco-resort: A hotel that cares about nature and the environment.
• To protect: To keep safe from harm.
• To be located: To be in a place.
• Rare: Not easy to find, very few.
• Endangered animals: Animals that can disappear forever if people do not help.
• A camera trap: A camera that takes pictures of animals without a person there.
• A clouded leopard: A wild cat with spots, lives in the forest.
• A pangolin: A small animal with scales, looks like a little armadillo.
• A sun bear: A small bear that lives in the forest.
• Animal tracks: Marks or footprints left by animals.
• Illegal logging: Cutting down trees when it is not allowed.
• To poach: To catch or kill animals when it is not allowed.
• Conservation: Helping to save nature and animals.
• To educate: To teach people.
• A visitor: A person who comes to see a place.
• The environment: Nature, including animals, plants, water, and air.
• To save endangered animals: To help animals that are in danger not disappear.
• To keep safe: To protect and not let something get hurt.

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Which answer is correct?

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1. What does “The Head Naturalist” do?
a) Builds houses
b) Takes care of animals and plants
c) Teaches people in school

2. What does “Unique” mean?
a) Very big
b) One of a kind, special
c) Easy to find

3. What is “An eco-resort”?
a) A hotel that cares about nature
b) A restaurant in the city
c) A school for animals

4. What does “To protect” mean?
a) To find something
b) To keep safe from harm
c) To take a photo

5. What does “To be located” mean?
a) To be very small
b) To be in a place
c) To be very old

6. What does “Rare” mean?
a) Very big and heavy
b) Not easy to find, very few
c) Very noisy

7. What are “Endangered animals”?
a) Animals that eat a lot of food
b) Animals that live in the city
c) Animals that can disappear forever if no one helps

8. What is “A camera trap”?
a) A camera that takes pictures of animals without a person there
b) A trap to catch animals
c) A tool to measure trees

9. What is “A clouded leopard”?
a) A small bird in the city
b) A type of tree
c) A wild cat with spots that lives in the forest

10. What is “A pangolin”?
a) A big bear in the forest
b) A small animal with scales, like a little armadillo
c) A type of fish

11. What is “A sun bear”?
a) A small bear that lives in the forest
b) A big cat with stripes
c) A kind of bird

12. What are “Animal tracks”?
a) Marks or footprints left by animals
b) Places where animals sleep
c) Animals that run fast

13. What is “Illegal logging”?
a) Building a house
b) Cutting down trees when it is not allowed
c) Planting new trees

14. What does “To poach” mean?
a) To feed animals
b) To catch or kill animals when it is not allowed
c) To clean the forest

15. What is “Conservation”?
a) Helping to save nature and animals
b) Visiting a city
c) Building roads

16. What does “To educate” mean?
a) To teach people
b) To protect animals
c) To take photos

17. Who is “A visitor”?
a) A person who lives in a village
b) An animal in the forest
c) A person who comes to see a place

18. What is “The environment”?
a) Nature, including animals, plants, water, and air
b) A building or house
c) A type of food

19. What does “To save endangered animals” mean?
a) To help animals that are in danger not disappear
b) To feed animals every day
c) To make animals run faster

20. What does “To keep safe” mean?
a) To build a new house
b) To take a photo of something
c) To protect and not let something get hurt

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

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Words:

1. The head naturalist
2. Unique
3. Eco-resort
4. To protect
5. To be located
6. Rare
7. Endangered animals
8. Camera trap
9. Clouded leopard
10. Pangolin
11. Sun bear
12. Animal tracks
13. Illegal logging
14. To poach
15. Conservation
16. To educate
17. Visitor
18. Environment
19. To save endangered animals
20. To keep safe

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Definitions:

a) A small bear that lives in the forest
b) The marks or footprints left by animals
c) A hotel that cares about nature
d) To teach people
e) To catch or kill animals when it is not allowed
f) One of a kind, special
g) To keep safe from harm
h) A person who comes to see a place
i) Animals that can disappear forever if no one helps
j) Nature, including animals, plants, water, and air
k) The person who takes care of animals and plants in a nature area
l) To be in a certain place
m) Helping to save nature and animals
n) A camera that takes pictures of animals without a person there
o) To help animals that are in danger not disappear
p) A wild cat with spots that lives in the forest
q) Cutting down trees when it is not allowed
r) A small animal with scales, like a little armadillo
s) To protect and not let something get hurt
t) Not easy to find, very few

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1k 2f 3c 4g 5l 6t 7i 8n 9p 10r 11a 12b 13q 14e 15m 16d 17h 18j 19o 20s
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Complete – words below:

1. The head __________checks the forest every day.
2. This bird is __________ and not like any other.
3. The __________-resort is clean and helps the trees.
4. We work to protect the __________ and plants.
5. The park is located near the __________.
6. Some animals are rare and hard to __________
7. __________ animals need help to live.
8. The camera __________ takes photos of animals.
9. The __________ leopard is a quiet forest cat.
10. The __________ rolls into a ball for safety.
11. The sun bear is small but very strong.
12. Animal __________ show where the animals walked.
13. Illegal logging means __________trees without permission.
14. People who __________ animals do it secretly.
15. Conservation is important to keep __________ safe.
    
    
    clouded, nature, naturalist, animals, endangered, tracks, eco, poach, unique, cutting, pangolin, river, trap, find
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Correct version:

1. The head naturalist checks the forest every day.
2. This bird is unique and not like any other.
3. The eco-resort is clean and helps the trees.
4. We work to protect the animals and plants.
5. The park is located near the river.
6. Some animals are rare and hard to find.
7. Endangered animals need help to live.
8. The camera trap takes photos of animals.
9. The clouded leopard is a quiet forest cat.
10. The pangolin rolls into a ball for safety.
11. The sun bear is small but very strong.
12. Animal tracks show where the animals walked.
13. Illegal logging means cutting trees without permission.
14. People who poach animals do it secretly.
15. Conservation is important to keep nature safe.

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Interview with Munny – fill in, words below:

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1. Q: What is your job here?
A: I am the head naturalist. I take care of the forest and study __________.

2. Q: Why is this forest special?
A: It’s home to many rare and __________ animals that need protection.

3. Q: What animals can be found here?
A: We have clouded leopards, __________, sun bears, and many birds and insects.

4. Q: How do you observe the animals?
A: I use camera traps. They take photos when __________ walk by.

5. Q: What does a normal day look like for you?
A: I walk through the forest, check camera traps, look for animal __________, and watch for signs of danger.

6. Q: What dangers do the animals face?
A: The biggest problems are __________ logging and poaching. These harm the forest and the animals.

7. Q: How do you fight these problems?
A: I report illegal activity, and I help teach people why __________ is important.

8. Q: What is conservation to you?
A: It means protecting nature so __________ generations can enjoy it too.

9. Q: Do you talk to __________?
A: Yes, I guide them through the forest and explain how we protect it.

10. Q: What is your hope for the future?
A: I hope we can keep this __________ safe and save all the endangered animals.

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illegal, visitors, endangered, forest, pangolins, conservation, wildlife, future, tracks, animals

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Correct version:

1. Q: What is your job here?
A: I am the head naturalist. I take care of the forest and study wildlife.

2. Q: Why is this forest special?
A: It’s home to many rare and endangered animals that need protection.

3. Q: What animals can be found here?
A: We have clouded leopards, pangolins, sun bears, and many birds and insects.

4. Q: How do you observe the animals?
A: I use camera traps. They take photos when animals walk by.

5. Q: What does a normal day look like for you?
A: I walk through the forest, check camera traps, look for animal tracks, and watch for signs of danger.

6. Q: What dangers do the animals face?
A: The biggest problems are illegal logging and poaching. These harm the forest and the animals.

7. Q: How do you fight these problems?
A: I report illegal activity, and I help teach people why conservation is important.

8. Q: What is conservation to you?
A: It means protecting nature so future generations can enjoy it too.

9. Q: Do you talk to visitors?
A: Yes, I guide them through the forest and explain how we protect it.

10. Q: What is your hope for the future?
A: I hope we can keep this forest safe and save all the endangered animals.

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A tyical day:

Every morning, I wake up early and prepare my tools. I walk into the forest with my notebook and GPS. First, I check the camera traps to see if they have captured any animals. Sometimes I find pictures of rare wildlife, like a clouded leopard or a sun bear. Then, I look for animal tracks and signs of illegal logging or poaching. I take notes and sometimes measure footprints or trees. In the afternoon, I return to the station and upload the camera data. I also speak with visitors and explain our work. My job is not easy, but I love it. Every day, I help protect nature and keep the forest safe for the animals that live here.

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Rewrite the story – make all changes necessary – starting with:

Every morning, he wakes up and prepares his………….

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Answer:
Every morning, Munny wakes up early and prepares his tools. He walks into the forest with his notebook and GPS. First, he checks the camera traps to see if they capture any animals. Sometimes he finds pictures of rare wildlife, like a clouded leopard or a sun bear. Then, he looks for animal tracks and signs of illegal logging or poaching. He takes notes and sometimes measures footprints or trees. In the afternoon, he returns to the station and uploads the camera data. He also speaks with visitors and explains their work. His job is not easy, but he loves it. Every day, he helps protect nature and keeps the forest safe for the animals that live there.
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protecting wild nature

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Munny is a kind and brave man. He works at Shinta Mani Wild in Cambodia. This is a special place in the jungle. It is home to many wild animals like elephants, bears, and leopards. Munny is the Head Naturalist. He helps to protect the forest and the animals.

Every day, Munny walks in the forest. He wears boots and carries tools. He puts camera traps on trees. These cameras take pictures of animals when they walk by. Munny watches the photos to learn where the animals live and move.

Munny also works with forest rangers. Together, they stop bad people from cutting trees or hurting animals. Sometimes it is hard work. Munny gets dirty, wet, and tired. But he is happy because he loves nature.

Munny also talks to visitors. He teaches them about the forest and animals. He shows them how to care for nature. Munny’s work is very important.

Shinta Mani Wild is not just a hotel. It is a place that helps the forest. People like Munny protect the future. He is a real hero of the jungle.

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Vocabulary:

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1. Kind – a person who is nice and helps other people or animals.
2. Brave – a person who is not afraid and does difficult things.
3. A jungle – a big, wild place with many trees, plants, and animals.
4. A head naturalist – the main person who knows about animals and plants in nature.
5. To protect – to keep something safe.
6. A forest – a place with many trees.
7. To wear boots – to have big shoes on your feet for walking in nature.
8. To carry – to take something in your hand or bag when you go somewhere.
9. A tool – something you use to do work (like a knife, hammer, or ruler).
10. A camera trap – a camera that takes pictures when an animal walks in front of it.
11. To walk by – to walk near something.
12. To move – to go from one place to another.
13. A forest ranger – a person who works in the forest to help it and the animals.
14. To cut trees – to take down trees with a tool.
15. To hurt animals – to do something bad to animals so they feel pain.
16. To get dirty – to become not clean.
17. To get wet – to become full of water.
18. To get tired – to feel like you need to rest or sleep.
19. A visitor – a person who comes to a place to see it.
20. To care for something – to help and love something.
21. To protect – to stop bad things from happening to something.

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Multiple choice test, only 1 answer is correct:

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1. What does “kind” mean?
A. nice and helpful
B. very fast
C. not friendly

2. What does “brave” mean?
A. afraid of danger
B. not afraid and strong
C. not strong

3. What is a “jungle”?
A. a small park
B. a place with many buildings
C. a big wild place with many trees and animals

4. What is a “head naturalist”?
A. the person who cooks at a camp
B. the main person who knows about animals and plants
C. a tourist in the jungle

5. What does “protect” mean?
A. keep something safe
B. take something
C. make dirty

6. What is a “forest”?
A. a city with houses
B. a place with many trees
C. a place with many people

7. What does “wear boots” mean?
A. wash your feet
B. take off shoes
C. have big shoes on your feet

8. What does “carry” mean?
A. look at something
B. take something with you
C. write something

9. What is a “tool”?
A. something you use to do work
B. something you eat
C. something you play with

10. What is a “camera trap”?
A. a toy
B. a camera that takes pictures of animals
C. a phone

11. What does “walk by” mean?
A. run fast
B. sleep
C. walk near something

12. What does “move” mean?
A. jump up and down
B. go from one place to another
C. stay in one place

13. What is a “forest ranger”?
A. a person who works in a school
B. a person who helps the forest and animals
C. a person who lives in the city

14. What does “cut trees” mean?
A. draw a picture of trees
B. take down trees with a tool
C. plant trees

15. What does “hurt animals” mean?
A. do something bad to animals
B. play with animals
C. give animals food

16. What does “get dirty” mean?
A. become not clean
B. become happy
C. become big

17. What does “get wet” mean?
A. become very dry
B. become very tall
C. become full of water

18. What does “get tired” mean?
A. feel like you need to rest
B. want to run
C. want to play

19. What is a “visitor”?
A. a person who works in a shop
B. a person who stays at home
C. a person who comes to a place to see it

20. What does “care for something” mean?
A. help and love something
B. break something
C. take something

21. What does “protect” mean?
A. throw away
B. keep safe
C. make noise

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Answers:
1:A 2:B 3:C 4:B 5:A 6:B 7:C 8:B 9:A 10:B 11:C 12:B 13:B 14:B 15:A 16:A 17:C 18:A 19:C 20:A 21:B
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Fill-in-the-gap

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1. Munny is very ___ because he helps animals and people.
A. kind
B. funny
C. rich

2. He is also ___ because he is not afraid of danger.
A. tired
B. brave
C. slow

3. Munny works in a big ___ with many trees and animals.
A. jungle
B. school
C. village

4. He is the ___ at Shinta Mani Wild and knows a lot about nature.
A. visitor
B. forest ranger
C. head naturalist

5. He wants to ___ the animals and trees.
A. get wet
B. protect
C. carry

6. The ___ is full of green trees and birds.
A. house
B. forest
C. shop

7. He must ___ boots to walk in the wet jungle.
A. carry
B. wear
C. get

8. Munny always ___ his camera and notebook.
A. cuts
B. carries
C. jumps

9. A ___ helps him measure trees.
A. tool
B. song
C. food

10. The ___ takes photos of wild animals when they come.
A. phone
B. camera trap
C. pen

11. When animals ___, the camera takes a picture.
A. walk by
B. talk
C. sleep

12. He watches how animals ___ in the forest.
A. laugh
B. cook
C. move

13. A ___ works in the forest to help nature.
A. driver
B. teacher
C. forest ranger

14. Bad people sometimes ___ to take the wood.
A. cut trees
B. plant trees
C. climb trees

15. We must not ___ animals.
A. hug
B. help
C. hurt

16. Munny’s clothes ___ after walking in the mud.
A. stay clean
B. get dirty
C. get dry

17. In the rain, he can ___ quickly.
A. get wet
B. get tired
C. get strong

18. After a long walk, Munny can ___.
A. get cold
B. get tall
C. get tired

19. A ___ came to learn about the forest.
A. farmer
B. visitor
C. cook

20. Munny teaches people to ___ nature.
A. care for
B. play with
C. look for

21. The rangers ___ the forest every day.
A. protect
B. walk
C. watch

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Answers:
1:A 2:B 3:A 4:C 5:B 6:B 7:B 8:B 9:A 10:B 11:A 12:C 13:C 14:A 15:C 16:B 17:A 18:C 19:B 20:A 21:A

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Match the words with the correct definitions:

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Words:

1. Kind
2. Brave
3. Jungle
4. Head naturalist
5. Protect
6. Forest
7. Wear boots
8. Carry
9. Tool
10. Camera trap
11. Walk by
12. Move
13. Forest ranger
14. Cut trees
15. Hurt animals
16. Get dirty
17. Get wet
18. Get tired
19. Visitor
20. Care for
21. Protect

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Definitions:

A. A person who visits a place to see it.
B. To keep something safe from harm.
C. A large wild area with many trees and animals.
D. To take something with you when you go somewhere.
E. A person who works in the forest to help nature and animals.
F. To become not clean.
G. A camera that takes pictures when animals pass by.
H. To have big shoes on your feet for walking outside.
I. The main person who knows about animals and plants.
J. To move from one place to another.
K. A person who is nice and helps others.
L. To do something bad to animals that causes pain.
M. To walk near something without stopping.
N. A place with many trees.
O. To feel like you need to rest.
P. A thing used to help do work.
Q. To cut down trees with a tool.
R. Not afraid and ready to do difficult things.
S. To become full of water.
T. To love and help something or someone.
U. To protect something from danger or damage.

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Answers:
1:K 2:R 3:C 4:I 5:B 6:N 7:H 8:D 9:P 10:G 11:M 12:J 13:E 14:Q 15:L 16:F 17:S 18:O 19:A 20:T 21:U

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Scrambled words from the text, find correct answer:

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1. alnsrtuati
2. otcetpr
3. smemotsei
4. mpoitsim
5. acmrea
6. nejulg
7. ngitornimo
8. rusagnriem
9. gnadderene
10. osimnerpis

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Answers:

1: naturalist 2: protect 3: sometimes 4: optimism 5: camera 6: jungle 7: monitoring 8: measuring 9: endangered 10: permission
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Interview with Munny – fill in, words below:

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1. What is your job?
I am a __________naturalist.

2. Where do you __________?
I work in the jungle.

3. When do you start work?
I start work early in the __________.

4. How do you protect animals?
I watch them and use camera __________.

5. Why do you wear boots?
Because the jungle is _________ and muddy.

6. Who do you work with?
I work with other __________ rangers.

7. Do you like your job?
Yes, I like my job very __________.

8. How often do you check the cameras?
I check the cameras __________ day.

9. What tools do you carry?
I carry a __________ and measuring tools.

10. Where do the animals live?
The animals __________ in the forest.


Fill in:
forest, morning, head, every, live, work, traps, much, wet, camera
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Correct version:

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1. What is your job?
I am a head naturalist.

2. Where do you work?
I work in the jungle.

3. When do you start work?
I start work early in the morning.

4. How do you protect animals?
I watch them and use camera traps.

5. Why do you wear boots?
Because the jungle is wet and muddy.

6. Who do you work with?
I work with other forest rangers.

7. Do you like your job?
Yes, I like my job very much.

8. How often do you check the cameras?
I check the cameras every day.

9. What tools do you carry?
I carry a camera and measuring tools.

10. Where do the animals live?
The animals live in the forest.

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Munny describing a typical day:

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I start work early in the morning. I wear boots and carry my camera and tools. I walk in the forest to check camera traps. The cameras take photos of animals. I look at the photos and write notes. I measure trees and plants every day. I work with other rangers to protect the forest. Sometimes I get dirty and wet because the jungle is muddy. I like my job because I help animals and nature. In the afternoon, I watch animals in the jungle. Then, I go home tired but happy. This is my day.
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Complete the story, make all changes necessary:

He starts early in the morning. He wears…………..

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Answer:

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Munny starts work early in the morning. He wears boots and carries his camera and tools. He walks in the forest to check camera traps. The cameras take photos of animals. He looks at the photos and writes notes. He measures trees and plants every day. He works with other rangers to protect the forest. Sometimes he gets dirty and wet because the jungle is muddy. He likes his job because he helps animals and nature. In the afternoon, he watches animals in the jungle. Then, he goes home tired but happy. This is his day.

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one major step: a foreign language, if possible more.

C1:

Paving your way for a successful career in tourism requires a combination of education, skills development, networking, and gaining relevant experience. Here are some steps you can take:

1. **Education**: Obtain a relevant degree or certification in tourism, hospitality management, travel and tourism management, or a related field. This will provide you with a foundational knowledge of the industry and its various aspects.

2. **Specialize**: Consider specializing in a particular area within the tourism industry, such as ecotourism, adventure tourism, event management, or sustainable tourism. Specialization can help you stand out in a competitive job market and cater to specific interests and trends.

3. **Gain Experience**: Seek internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer opportunities in the tourism sector. This hands-on experience will not only enhance your resume but also provide valuable insights into the workings of the industry and help you develop practical skills.

4. **Develop Language Skills**: Tourism often involves interacting with people from different cultures and backgrounds. Having proficiency in one or more foreign languages can greatly enhance your ability to communicate with tourists and clients from around the world.

5. **Stay Informed**: Keep yourself updated with the latest trends, technologies, and developments in the tourism industry. Subscribe to industry publications, attend conferences, and participate in relevant workshops and seminars.

6. **Networking**: Build a strong professional network by connecting with industry professionals, attending networking events, and joining relevant associations or organizations. Networking can open doors to job opportunities, mentorship, and valuable advice.

7. **Customer Service Skills**: Excellent customer service skills are essential in the tourism industry. Focus on developing interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and a positive attitude to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.

8. **Digital Literacy**: In today’s digital age, having basic knowledge of digital marketing, social media management, and online booking systems can be advantageous. Familiarize yourself with relevant software and platforms used in the tourism sector.

9. **Cultural Awareness**: Develop cultural sensitivity and awareness to effectively interact with tourists from diverse backgrounds. Understanding cultural differences and customs can help you provide a more personalized and enriching experience for travelers.

10. **Be Flexible and Adaptable**: The tourism industry can be unpredictable, with seasonal fluctuations, changing consumer preferences, and unforeseen events impacting business. Stay flexible, adaptable, and willing to take on new challenges to succeed in this dynamic field.

By following these steps and continuously investing in your education and skills development, you can pave the way for a successful and rewarding career in the tourism industry.

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A1:
How to Start a Good Career in Tourism

Be Ready for Change
Tourism can change quickly. Be ready to learn new things and try new jobs.

Study Tourism
Go to school and learn about tourism or hotels. A diploma or certificate helps you understand the work better.

Choose Your Area
Pick what you like—maybe nature tours, city tours, or helping with events. This can help you find the right job.

Get Experience
Work part-time, help as a volunteer, or get an internship. You will learn how the job works.

Learn Languages
Tourists come from many countries. If you speak more than one language, it is a big help.

Read About Tourism
Read news and articles about travel. Know what is new in tourism.

Meet People
Go to events and talk to people who work in tourism. They can help you find jobs.

Be Friendly
Good service is very important. Smile, listen, and help tourists. They will be happy.

Use Computers
Learn how to use websites and social media. Many tourists use the internet to book trips.

Know Cultures
Learn about different countries and how people live. This helps you understand tourists better.

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A2:
How to Start a Good Career in Tourism

1. Study Tourism
   It’s a good idea to study tourism, hospitality, or hotel management. A diploma or certificate will help you learn the basics of the industry.
2. Choose a Special Area
   You can choose one part of tourism to focus on, like nature tours, adventure travel, or cultural tourism. This will help you become an expert in that area.
3. Get Work Experience
   Try to find a part-time job, internship, or volunteer work. It will give you useful experience and help you understand how the industry works.
4. Learn Foreign Languages
   Tourism involves meeting people from many countries. Speaking one or more foreign languages will help you a lot.
5. Stay Informed
   Read travel news, follow websites, and watch videos to learn about new trends in tourism. This will help you stay up to date.
6. Make Connections
   Meet people who work in tourism. You can join groups, go to events, or take part in workshops. These contacts may help you find jobs.
7. Improve Customer Service Skills
   Being friendly and helpful is very important. Try to listen carefully, solve problems, and always be polite.
8. Use Technology
   Many travel companies use websites, social media, and booking apps. Learn how to use these tools to help with your work.
9. Understand Other Cultures
   It’s important to respect different cultures. Learn about other ways of life to make tourists feel welcome.
10. Be Flexible and Open
    Tourism can change quickly. Be ready to learn new things, travel, or do different jobs when needed.

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B1:
How to Start a Good Career in Tourism

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1. Get a Good Education
   Studying tourism, hospitality, or travel management will give you useful knowledge about how the industry works. A diploma or degree can also help you get better job opportunities.
2. Choose an Area to Focus On
   The tourism industry is wide. You can specialize in areas like ecotourism, cultural tourism, adventure travel, or event planning. Specializing can help you stand out and find jobs that match your interests.
3. Gain Work Experience
   Try to get some experience through part-time jobs, internships, or volunteering. This will help you learn practical skills, understand customer needs, and improve your confidence.
4. Learn Foreign Languages
   Being able to speak more than one language is a great advantage in tourism. It helps you communicate with international tourists and employers.
5. Keep Learning About the Industry
   Tourism changes all the time. Read articles, follow travel blogs, and attend seminars or workshops to stay up to date with the latest trends.
6. Build a Professional Network
   Meeting and talking to other people in the tourism industry is very useful. They can give you advice, support, and sometimes even help you find a job.
7. Develop Customer Service Skills
   Working in tourism means working with people. You need to be polite, helpful, and able to solve problems quickly and calmly to keep customers happy.
8. Improve Your Digital Skills
   Technology is very important in modern tourism. Learn how to use social media, booking systems, and basic digital marketing to help you in your job.
9. Be Culturally Aware
   You will meet people from many different backgrounds. Understanding and respecting other cultures will help you give tourists a better experience.
10. Stay Flexible and Open to Change
    Tourism can be unpredictable. Be ready to adapt, take on new tasks, and work in different environments when needed.

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B2:
How to Start a Good Career in Tourism

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1. Pursue Relevant Education
   Start by obtaining a degree or certification in tourism, hospitality management, or a related field. Formal education provides a strong foundation in industry knowledge and essential business practices.
2. Find Your Niche
   Tourism offers a wide range of career paths. Consider specializing in a specific area, such as sustainable tourism, adventure travel, cultural tourism, or event management. A clear focus can help you develop expertise and stand out to employers.
3. Gain Practical Experience
   Experience is key. Look for internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer opportunities in travel agencies, hotels, tour companies, or visitor centers. These experiences will help you build practical skills and understand the daily realities of the industry.
4. Improve Your Language Skills
   Speaking one or more foreign languages is a major advantage in tourism. It enables better communication with international guests and opens doors to more job opportunities.
5. Stay Informed About Industry Trends
   The tourism industry is constantly evolving. Follow travel blogs, subscribe to industry newsletters, and attend webinars or trade fairs to keep up with new developments, technologies, and consumer trends.
6. Network with Industry Professionals
   Building a strong professional network is essential. Join tourism associations, attend networking events, and connect with others on platforms like LinkedIn. Networking can lead to job leads, mentorship, and valuable industry insights.
7. Master Customer Service
   Excellent customer service is at the heart of tourism. Work on your interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and emotional intelligence to ensure every guest has a positive experience.
8. Develop Digital Competencies
   Modern tourism is highly digital. Learn to use booking platforms, social media, customer management software, and basic digital marketing tools. These skills can significantly boost your employability.
9. Enhance Cultural Awareness
   Tourism professionals often work with people from diverse backgrounds. Being culturally sensitive and aware of different customs and traditions allows you to provide a respectful and personalized service.
10. Be Adaptable and Resilient
    The tourism industry is influenced by many factors, including seasons, global events, and trends. Stay flexible, be willing to learn new things, and adapt to changing circumstances to remain competitive and effective in your role.

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– helping young people in Cambodia

Vang Vorng is the School Manager at the Shinta Mani Foundation’s Hospitality Training School in Siem Reap, Cambodia. He comes from a poor village and knows how hard life is for many young people. His goal is to help these young people learn skills and find good jobs in hotels.

Every year, Vorng goes to faraway schools to find students who want to learn but cannot pay for school. He gives them a chance to study at his training school. There, he teaches them English, hotel work, and life skills. Students also work at the Shinta Mani Angkor hotel to learn by doing.

Since 2023, about 30 students finish the school every year. Many find jobs in hotels. Some work at the front desk, and others want to become managers. Vorng helps students feel confident and believe they can help their families.

Vorng cares about his students like a mentor and friend. His work shows how the Shinta Mani Foundation uses money from hotels to help local people. He helps young Cambodians build better lives and hope for the future.
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Vocabulary:

Hospitality training school: A place where people learn how to work in hotels and restaurants.

Village: A small town in the countryside where people live.

Goal: Something you want to do or achieve.

To learn skills: To get new abilities or know how to do something.

Faraway: A long way from here; very far.

To pay for school: To give money so you can go to school.

Life skills: Important things you need to know to live well, like how to talk to people or manage money.

To learn by doing: To practice something to understand it better.

Front desk: The place in a hotel where guests check in and ask for help.

To feel confident: To feel sure about yourself and your abilities.

To believe: To think something is true or to have trust in something or someone.

To care about a person: To feel love or concern for someone.

A mentor: A person who helps and teaches you, like a guide or teacher.

To build a better life: To make your life good and happy by working hard and learning.
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Multiple choice – one answer only:

1. What is a hospitality training school?
a) A school for car drivers
b) A place to learn hotel and restaurant work
c) A market for food

2. What is a village?
a) A tall building
b) A small town in the countryside
c) A big supermarket

3. What is a goal?
a) Something you want to reach or do
b) A part of a book
c) A kind of shoe

4. What does it mean to learn skills?
a) To get new abilities
b) To forget something
c) To sleep during class

5. What does faraway mean?
a) Easy to carry
b) Very near
c) Very far from here

6. What does it mean to pay for school?
a) To give money for education
b) To eat lunch at school
c) To run to school

7. What are life skills?
a) Playing football
b) Important things for daily life, like speaking and using money
c) Reading fairy tales

8. What does it mean to learn by doing?
a) To read a book only
b) To ask someone else to work
c) To practice something and learn from it

9. What is the front desk?
a) A tree in front of a hotel
b) A place in a hotel where guests get help
c) A kitchen table

10. What does it mean to feel confident?
a) To feel sure about yourself
b) To feel angry
c) To feel hungry

11. What does it mean to believe?
a) To think something is true
b) To jump high
c) To eat quickly

12. What does it mean to care about a person?
a) To feel love or worry for someone
b) To make fun of someone
c) To close the door

13. What is a mentor?
a) A strong animal
b) A toy for children
c) A person who helps and teaches you

14. What does it mean to build a better life?
a) To learn and work hard for a good future
b) To play video games all day
c) To stay in bed

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

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Gap-fill exercise – students tell their stories

1. Vannak studies at a __________ to get a job in a hotel.
a) hospital
b) hospitality training school
c) football club

2. Sokha lives in a small __________ far from the city.
a) bus stop
b) shop
c) village

3. Her __________ is to find a good job and help her family.
a) goal
b) bike
c) sandwich

4. At school, we __________ like using a computer and speaking English.
a) buy drinks
b) learn skills
c) read comics

5. The school is very __________ from our home.
a) noisy
b) faraway
c) short

6. My parents work hard to __________ my school.
a) pay for
b) drive to
c) clean

7. At the training center, we learn many __________ like talking to guests and working in teams.
a) life skills
b) games
c) jokes

8. We don’t just read books — we __________ by working in real hotels.
a) learn by doing
b) sleep late
c) run fast

9. I ask for help at the __________ when I arrive at the hotel.
a) bathroom
b) front desk
c) parking lot

10. After my training, I __________ speaking English with hotel guests.
a) feel confident
b) feel cold
c) feel sleepy

11. I __________ I can get a good job soon.
a) believe
b) jump
c) smile

12. My teacher really __________ us and wants us to do well.
a) laughs at
b) cares about
c) hides from

13. Mr. Vannak is my __________. He teaches and helps me every day.
a) car
b) mentor
c) animal

14. I want to study hard and __________.
a) build a better life
b) forget school
c) play more games

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

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Match the words with their definitions

Words:

1. Hospitality training school
2. Village
3. Goal
4. Learn skills
5. Faraway
6. Pay for school
7. Life skills
8. Learn by doing
9. Front desk
10. Feel confident
11. Believe
12. Care about
13. Mentor
14. Build a better life
    

Definitions:

a. To think something is true
b. A place where people learn how to work in hotels and restaurants
c. A small town in the countryside
d. Important abilities for daily life, like speaking and managing money
e. To give money to go to school
f. A place in a hotel where guests get help
g. To feel sure about yourself
h. To want to do or achieve something
i. To practice something and learn from it
j. To feel love or worry for someone
k. To get new abilities
l. A person who teaches and helps you
m. To work and learn to improve your life
n. Very far from here

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

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Match the word with its definition

Words:

1. hospitality training school
2. village
3. goal
4. learn skills
5. faraway
6. pay for school
7. life skills
8. learn by doing
9. front desk
10. feel confident
11. believe
12. care about
13. mentor
14. build a better life
    
    

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Definitions:

A. To have trust or faith in something
B. A small community or group of houses in the countryside
C. To give money to attend classes or school
D. To understand or practice new abilities
E. A place where students train to work in hotels and restaurants
F. To be sure about yourself and your abilities
G. Important abilities to live and work well in the world
H. To learn by practicing and working, not only by reading
I. The person who helps and advises you in your learning or work
J. To want to reach or achieve something
K. To work to make life better
L. The first place guests go to in a hotel to get help
M. To feel love or concern for someone
N. A place far away, not near

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

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Interview with Vang Vorng -complete (not easy, try hard)

1. Where do you work and what is your role there?
I work at the Shinta Mani Foundation’s __________ training school in Siem Reap. I am the school manager, and I help run the program for young __________.

2. What is your main goal for the students at the school?
My goal is to give students the chance to build a better __________ through education and __________ in the hospitality industry.

3. How do you find students who want to join the school?
I travel to villages __________from the city, visiting high schools to find students who want to learn but may not have the chance to __________for school.

4. What kind of skills do students learn at the school?
Students learn both hospitality skills, like __________ in hotels, and important life skills that __________ them in their daily lives.

5. How do students learn these skills?
They __________. We teach in the classroom, but they also work in hotels for hands-on experience.

6. What kind of jobs do students get after they finish training?
Many students __________ at the front desk in hotels or become assistants. Some even move into supervisor roles.

7. Why is it important for students to feel confident?
Feeling confident helps __________ do their jobs well and believe that they can succeed in life.

8. How do you support and guide the students during their training?
I care about each student and act as a __________, helping them with advice and support.

9. What do you believe about the power of education?
I believe education is a bridge from poverty to a better life. It can change a person’s __________.

10. How does the hospitality training school help the wider community?
The school helps young people get good __________, which supports their families and inspires others in their villages to work hard and dream big.

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1. Where do you work and what is your role there?
I work at the Shinta Mani Foundation’s hospitality training school in Siem Reap. I am the school manager, and I help run the program for young people.

2. What is your main goal for the students at the school?
My goal is to give students the chance to build a better life through education and work in the hospitality industry.

3. How do you find students who want to join the school?
I travel to villages faraway from the city, visiting high schools to find students who want to learn but may not have the chance to pay for school.

4. What kind of skills do students learn at the school?
Students learn both hospitality skills, like working in hotels, and important life skills that help them in their daily lives.

5. How do students learn these skills?
They learn by doing. We teach in the classroom, but they also work in hotels for hands-on experience.

6. What kind of jobs do students get after they finish training?
Many students work at the front desk in hotels or become assistants. Some even move into supervisor roles.

7. Why is it important for students to feel confident?
Feeling confident helps students do their jobs well and believe that they can succeed in life.

8. How do you support and guide the students during their training?
I care about each student and act as a mentor, helping them with advice and support.

9. What do you believe about the power of education?
I believe education is a bridge from poverty to a better life. It can change a person’s future.

10. How does the hospitality training school help the wider community?
The school helps young people get good jobs, which supports their families and inspires others in their villages to work hard and dream big.

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Rewrite the following text in 3rd person singular and make all changes necessary:

I work as the school manager at a hospitality training school in Siem Reap. My job is to find young students from villages far away. I help them learn skills to work in hotels. They study English, hospitality, and life skills. I also teach them how to learn by doing, with practice in hotels. I guide and support the students like a mentor. I want them to feel confident and believe in themselves. My goal is to help them build a better life and find good jobs in the hotel industry. This work helps many young people and their families.
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YOU WRITE:

Vang Vorng works as the school manager…………………….

……………………..manager at a hospitality training school in Siem Reap.
His job is to find young students from villages far away.
He helps them learn skills to work in hotels.
They study English, hospitality, and life skills.
He also teaches them how to learn by doing, with practice in hotels.
He guides and supports the students like a mentor.
He wants them to feel confident and believe in themselves.
His goal is to help them build a better life and find good jobs in the hotel industry.
This work helps many young people and their families.

– helping young people in Cambodia

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Vang Vorng is from Cambodia. He is a kind and helpful man. He works at a school in Siem Reap. The school is part of the Shinta Mani Foundation. It is a hotel school. Poor students can study there for free.

Vorng helps students from small villages. Their families do not have much money. He goes to visit schools in the countryside. He talks to students and their parents. He says, “Do you want to study?” If they say yes, he helps them come to the hotel school.

At the school, students learn English. They learn how to speak to guests. They also learn how to work in hotels. They clean rooms, serve food, and work at the front desk. They study in class and practice in a real hotel. Vorng is their teacher. He helps them every day. He is friendly and patient.

Since 2023, more than 60 students finished the program. Now, they have good jobs in hotels. They are happy. They can help their families.

Vorng is proud of his students. He says, “I want to help more young people.” He is a hero in his community. He gives students hope and a better future.

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Vocabulary:

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kind – a person who is nice and cares about other people
helpful – a person who wants to help others
for free – you do not need to pay money
a village – a small town in the countryside
countryside – land with farms, fields, and villages (not a city)
to clean a room – to make a room tidy and not dirty
to serve food – to give food to someone at a table or in a restaurant
front desk – the place in a hotel where people check in or ask questions
to study in class – to learn with a teacher in a school or classroom
to practice – to do something again and again to get better
to be patient – to stay calm and not get angry when things are slow
to finish a program – to do all the classes and work in a course or school
to be proud – to feel happy about something you or someone else did well
a hero – a person who helps others and does good things
a community – the people who live in the same place
to give somebody hope – to help someone believe that good things can happen
a better future – a life that is happier and easier than before

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Vocabulary Multiple Choice Test – only one answer is correct

1. What does „kind“ mean?
A) A person who is nice and cares about others
B) A person who runs fast
C) A person who works in a kitchen

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2. What does „helpful“ mean?
A) A person who wants to help others
B) A person who sleeps a lot
C) A person who eats quickly

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3. What does „for free“ mean?
A) You pay with coins
B) You do not need to pay money
C) You get a ticket

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4. What is „a village“?
A) A very big city
B) A place with many buses
C) A small town in the countryside

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5. What is „the countryside“?
A) A place with farms and small villages
B) A street with many cars
C) A building in the city

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6. What does „to clean a room“ mean?
A) To make the room tidy and not dirty
B) To paint the walls
C) To bring food

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7. What does „to serve food“ mean?
A) To take food to someone at a table
B) To throw food in the bin
C) To cook rice and vegetables

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8. What is the „front desk“ in a hotel?
A) The kitchen where food is made
B) The place where people check in and ask questions
C) The room where people sleep

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9. What does „to study in class“ mean?
A) To sleep in a chair
B) To learn with a teacher
C) To clean the classroom

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10. What does „to practice“ mean?
A) To do something again and again to get better
B) To stop doing something
C) To go to the market

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11. What does „to be patient“ mean?
A) To speak fast and loudly
B) To stay calm and not get angry
C) To run to school

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12. What does „to finish a program“ mean?
A) To do all the classes in a school
B) To go home early
C) To start work late

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13. What does „to be proud“ mean?
A) To feel good about a job well done
B) To feel hungry after work
C) To sleep after dinner

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14. What is a „hero“?
A) A person who helps others and does good things
B) A person who sells food
C) A person who likes to play games

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15. What is a „community“?
A) The people who live in the same place
B) The workers in a hotel
C) A group of students in a class

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16. What does „to give somebody hope“ mean?
A) To make them happy and believe good things can happen
B) To show them a movie
C) To ask them to sing a song

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17. What is „a better future“?
A) A life that is happier and easier
B) A new pair of shoes
C) A big meal at home

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1A 2A 3B 4C 5A 6A 7A 8B 9B 10A 11B 12A 13A 14A 15A 16A 17A
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Match the word with its meaning

Words

1. kind
2. helpful
3. for free
4. village
5. countryside
6. clean a room
7. serve food
8. front desk
9. study in class
10. practice
11. be patient
12. finish a program
13. be proud
14. hero
15. community
16. give somebody hope
17. a better future
    
    

Definitions

A. To stay calm and not get angry
B. A person who helps others and does good things
C. A small town in the countryside
D. A person who wants to help others
E. A place in a hotel where people check in or ask questions
F. A person who is nice and cares about others
G. To feel good about something you did
H. To carry food to someone at a table
I. A place with farms and fields
J. To make someone believe good things will come
K. To do something again and again to get better
L. To do all the classes in a course
M. No money is needed
N. To learn in a classroom with a teacher
O. To make a place tidy and not dirty
P. A group of people living in one area
Q. A life that is easier and happier
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1F 2D 3M 4C 5I 6O 7H 8E 9N 10K 11A 12L 13G 14B 15P 16J 17Q
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Gap-fill exercise – choose the correct word

1. My uncle lives in a small ___ with only ten houses.
(a) community
(b) village
(c) future

2. I ___ every day to speak English better.
(a) study
(b) serve
(c) practice

3. The hotel ___ helps people check in and ask questions.
(a) countryside
(b) front desk
(c) hero

4. She is always ___—she listens and waits with a smile.
(a) proud
(b) helpful
(c) patient

5. We do not pay for the class; it is ___.
(a) for free
(b) kind
(c) finished

6. I want to have ___ with a good job and happy life.
(a) a better future
(b) serve food
(c) study

7. Every morning, I ___ to learn English and write.
(a) give hope
(b) study in class
(c) be kind

8. The workers ___ at the restaurant with a smile.
(a) serve food
(b) clean a room
(c) be proud

9. She always helps others and is very ___.
(a) clean
(b) kind
(c) proud

10. After one year, I ___ at school.
(a) finish a program
(b) be patient
(c) live in the village

11. They come from the ___, where there are farms and trees.
(a) front desk
(b) countryside
(c) community

12. The girl helps her friend for no money; she is very ___.
(a) helpful
(b) proud
(c) hero

13. After cleaning, the room is nice and ___.
(a) clean
(b) better
(c) community

14. The man gives the children ___ by teaching them.
(a) village
(b) hope
(c) food

15. A ___ is someone who does good things for others.
(a) community
(b) patient
(c) hero

16. He is ___ of his students because they work hard.
(a) proud
(b) helpful
(c) study

17. All the people in our ___ want to learn English.
(a) community
(b) countryside
(c) front desk

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

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Fill in

Words:
kind / helpful / free / village / countryside / clean / serve / front desk / study / practice / patient / finish / proud / hero / community / hope / future

1. Mr. Vorng is very ___ because he helps many students.
2. He visits high schools in the ___ around Siem Reap.
3. Students ___ in class and learn life skills.
4. He designs the curriculum and helps students to ___ the program.
5. The training is ___; students do not pay money.
6. He teaches students to be ___ when they work and learn.
7. After graduation, students find their first job in tourism, which gives them ___ for a better life.
8. Many students come from small ___ and want to learn.
9. He works at the school ___ and helps with questions.
10. The students learn to ___ food and clean rooms in hotels.
11. Mr. Vorng is ___ of all the students who graduate.
12. He is a real ___ because he changes lives.
13. The ___ helps people live better lives together.
14. The school is in the ___ with farms and fields around.
15. Students need to ___ skills every day to get better.
16. Mr. Vorng is very ___ and never gets angry with students.
17. He is always ___ to help and support the youth.

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1 kind, 2 countryside, 3 study, 4 finish, 5 free, 6 patient, 7 hope, 8 village, 9 front desk, 10 serve, 11 proud, 12 hero, 13 community, 14 countryside, 15 practice, 16 patient, 17 helpful

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Interview with Mr. Vang Vorng (complete):

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1. Q: Where do you live and where do your students come from?
A: I live in a small ________, and my students come from the __________ around Siem Reap.

2. Q: What is your job at the school and what do you do every day?
A: I am the school __________. I visit high schools, help __________, and teach life skills every day.

3. Q: How do you help students with their future and their jobs?
A: I help students find their first __________ in tourism and give them hope for a better __________.

4. Q: What kind of program do you have, and do students pay __________?
A: The program is free. Students do not __________ money to study or learn life skills.

5. Q: How many students do you help every __________ and where do they come from?
A: I help more than 30 students every year. Most come from poor __________ around Siem Reap.

6. Q: What do students learn in your __________ and how do you teach them?
A: Students learn to serve __________ clean rooms, and practice __________. I teach life skills and design the curriculum.

7. Q: Why do you like your job and how do you feel about your students?
A: I like my job because I help young __________. I am proud of all the students who finish the program.

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1. Q: Where do you live and where do your students come from?
A: I live in a small village, and my students come from the countryside around Siem Reap.

2. Q: What is your job at the school and what do you do every day?
A: I am the school manager. I visit high schools, help students, and teach life skills every day.

3. Q: How do you help students with their future and their jobs?
A: I help students find their first job in tourism and give them hope for a better future.

4. Q: What kind of program do you have, and do students pay money?
A: The program is free. Students do not pay money to study or learn life skills.

5. Q: How many students do you help every year and where do they come from?
A: I help more than 30 students every year. Most come from poor communities around Siem Reap.

6. Q: What do students learn in your school and how do you teach them?
A: Students learn to serve food, clean rooms, and practice English. I teach life skills and design the curriculum.

7. Q: Why do you like your job and how do you feel about your students?
A: I like my job because I help young people. I am proud of all the students who finish the program.

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Mr. Vang Vorng’s story:

I am Mr. Vang Vorng. I come from a small village in Cambodia. I work as a school manager at Shinta Mani Foundation. I visit high schools to find students who want to learn. I teach them life skills and help design their learning. The program is free. I also help students find their first job in tourism. I am proud when students finish the program and start a better life. I want to help many more young people.

Rewrite the story in the 3rd person singular, make all changes necessary:

His name is Mr. Vang Vorng. He comes from a small…..

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Answer:
………… from a small village in Cambodia. He works as a school manager at Shinta Mani Foundation. He visits high schools to find students who want to learn. He teaches them life skills and helps design their learning. The program is free. He also helps students find their first job in tourism. He is proud when students finish the program and start a better life. He wants to help many more young people.

some thoughts

A great waiter in a 5-star hotel is not just someone who serves food well — they are an ambassador of luxury, professionalism, and exceptional service.
Here’s what sets them apart:

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1. Impeccable Appearance

• Always well-groomed and perfectly dressed according to hotel standards.
• Clean hands, trimmed nails, polished shoes — every detail matters.

2. Exceptional Etiquette and Manners

• Polite, respectful, and discreet.
• Uses formal and appropriate language (e.g., “Sir/Madam” or the guest’s name when known).
• Knows how to serve from the left, clear from the right, and follow fine dining protocols.

3. Strong Product Knowledge

• Knows every item on the menu — ingredients, preparation, taste, and dietary restrictions.
• Can recommend dishes and wine pairings confidently.
• Keeps up with seasonal changes or daily specials.

4. Anticipation of Guest Needs

• Notices when a glass is nearly empty or a guest looks uncertain — and acts before being asked.
• Remembers repeat guests’ preferences and makes them feel recognized and special.

5. Flawless Communication (in foreign language, as well)

• Speaks clearly, confidently, and in a calm tone.
• Listens actively and repeats orders back to avoid mistakes.
• Handles special requests or complaints with grace and professionalism.

6. Efficiency and Timing

• Ensures courses arrive in the right order and at the right pace.
• Coordinates seamlessly with kitchen and other staff — without guests noticing.

7. Discretion and Confidentiality

• Never gossips or comments on guests.
• Understands when to approach and when to step back.

8. Calm Under Pressure

• Handles difficult guests, sudden changes, or peak hours without showing stress.
• Keeps a positive attitude even when things go wrong.

9. Teamwork

• Supports colleagues and maintains harmony in the restaurant.
• Communicates effectively with chefs, hosts, and managers.

10. Genuine Hospitality

• Shows warmth, sincerity, and pride in service.
• Makes guests feel welcomed, valued, and cared for — not just served.

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Bonus: 💡 Examples of Excellence

• Guest spills a drink? A great waiter cleans it quickly, replaces it without being asked, and checks if the guest needs anything else.
• VIP guest returns? They are greeted by name, seated at their favorite table, and offered their usual drink — without needing to ask.

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In short:

A great 5-star hotel waiter blends professionalism with personal warmth. They don’t just serve — they elevate the dining experience into something memorable.

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A suggested priority order for the qualities of a great waiter /waitress in a 5-star hotel, based on what most luxury hotels value most in terms of guest experience and service standards:

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🔝 Top Priority (Essential Qualities)

1. Genuine Hospitality
   → Guests feel welcome, cared for, and important.
2. Exceptional Etiquette and Manners
   → Shows respect, professionalism, and refinement.
3. Anticipation of Guest Needs
   → Proactive service creates a seamless, luxury experience.
4. Flawless Communication
   → Avoids mistakes, builds trust, and ensures clarity.
5. Strong Product Knowledge
   → Ability to answer guest questions, make recommendations, and show confidence.

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🥈 Second Priority (Important Support Skills)

6. Impeccable Appearance
   → First impressions matter in a luxury environment.
7. Calm Under Pressure
   → Keeps service smooth even in stressful situations.
8. Efficiency and Timing
   → Ensures smooth pacing and flow of the meal.

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🥉 Third Priority (Professional Standards)

9. Teamwork
   → Ensures consistency and harmony in service.
10. Discretion and Confidentiality
    → Important, especially with VIP guests, but situational.

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This order may vary slightly depending on the specific hotel or guest type, but hospitality, etiquette, anticipation, and communication are universally considered top priorities in 5-star service.

supporting those in need

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Clean water and good sanitation are very important for health. With help from partners around 1,200 water wells have been dug in Cambodian villages. These wells give people clean drinking water close to their homes.

To improve hygiene, toilets and handwashing areas have been built in schools and villages. Children and families can now use clean toilets, which helps stop the spread of disease. Sanitation blocks and clean water stations also help people stay healthy.

In some places, small playgrounds were built for children to play safely. Canning buildings were also added to help families keep food fresh for longer. To support farming and daily life, families received chicken coops and vegetable gardens. These help them grow food and earn some money.

Houses have also been built for families who had no safe place to live. These strong houses give children and parents better protection and a more hopeful future.

This support helps improve life in the countryside. Clean water, better toilets, food gardens, and safe homes all make life healthier and stronger for families in rural areas.

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Vocabulary:

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• Sanitation – Having clean places to wash, go to the toilet, and remove waste so people stay healthy.
• Health – The condition of your body and mind; being free from illness or feeling well.
• A water well – A deep hole in the ground where people can get water.
• To dig (dug, dug) – To make a hole in the ground using your hands or a tool.
• To improve hygiene – To make habits and conditions cleaner so people don’t get sick.
• Clean – Not dirty; free from dust, germs, or waste.
• To spread – To move from one place or person to another.
• A disease – An illness that makes people or animals sick.
• A sanitation block – A small building with toilets and places to wash for many people to use.
• To stay healthy – To continue feeling well and not get sick.
• A playground – An outdoor area where children can play.
• To play safely – To enjoy games or activities without getting hurt.
• A canning building – A place where people put food in jars or cans to keep it for a long time.
• To keep food fresh – To stop food from going bad too quickly.
• To support farming – To help people grow food or take care of animals.
• To receive – To get something that is given to you.
• A coop – A small house where chickens or other animals live.
• Vegetables – Plants like carrots, tomatoes, and beans that people eat.
• To earn money – To get money by working or doing something useful.
• Protection – Being safe from danger, illness, or bad weather.
• A hopeful future – A good life that may come later; believing life will be better.
• A rural area – The countryside; a place far from cities, with farms and small villages.

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Multiple choice questions, with only one correct answer

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1. What is a water well used for?
   A) To store food
   B) To get clean water from the ground
   C) To play games
2. What does to dig mean?
   A) To build a house
   B) To make a hole in the ground
   C) To carry heavy things
3. What is sanitation about?
   A) Growing vegetables
   B) Playing safely
   C) Having clean toilets and washing areas
4. Why do people want to improve hygiene?
   A) To cook faster
   B) To stay healthy
   C) To walk to school
5. What is the meaning of clean?
   A) New and cheap
   B) Not dirty
   C) Very big
6. What does to spread mean?
   A) To give something to many people or places
   B) To hide something
   C) To stop something quickly
7. A disease is:
   A) A type of plant
   B) A game children play
   C) An illness that makes people sick
8. Where do many people use toilets and wash their hands together?
   A) In a playground
   B) In a sanitation block
   C) In a vegetable garden
9. Why is it important to stay healthy?
   A) To play more games
   B) To avoid getting sick
   C) To build new houses
10. What do children do in a playground?
    A) Wash clothes
    B) Learn to read
    C) Play and have fun
11. What does it mean to play safely?
    A) To play without getting hurt
    B) To play in the rain
    C) To play at night
12. A canning building is a place where people:
    A) Cook fresh meals
    B) Put food in jars or cans
    C) Grow rice and corn
13. Why do people keep food fresh?
    A) To make it taste bad
    B) To throw it away later
    C) To eat it later without it going bad
14. What does to support farming mean?
    A) To help grow food and take care of animals
    B) To play on the farm
    C) To clean the house
15. What does it mean to receive something?
    A) To give something
    B) To get something
    C) To buy something
16. What is a coop used for?
    A) For growing flowers
    B) For washing vegetables
    C) For keeping chickens
17. Which of these is a vegetable?
    A) Carrot
    B) Cookie
    C) Chicken
18. What does to earn money mean?
    A) To lose money
    B) To get money by working
    C) To hide money
19. What is protection?
    A) Something that keeps you safe
    B) A kind of game
    C) A way to cook food
20. What is a rural area?
    A) A big city
    B) A place with many shops
    C) The countryside, with farms and small villages

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

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Match the word with Its definition

Words:

1. Sanitation
2. Health
3. Water well
4. To dig
5. Hygiene
6. Clean
7. Disease
8. Sanitation block
9. Playground
10. Canning building
11. Vegetable
12. Coop
13. To earn money
14. Protection
15. Rural area

Definitions:

A. A deep hole where people get water from the ground
B. A small house where chickens live
C. The condition of being free from illness
D. The countryside with farms and small villages
E. To make a hole in the ground
F. A place for children to play safely outside
G. Having clean toilets and washing places to keep people healthy
H. To get money by working
I. Not dirty or full of germs
J. A type of food like carrots and tomatoes
K. A building to put food in jars or cans to keep it fresh
L. An illness that makes people sick
M. Something that keeps people safe from harm
N. The practice of keeping clean to avoid sickness
O. A small building with toilets and washing places

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Answers:
1 G, 2 C, 3 A, 4 E, 5 N, 6 I, 7 L, 8 O, 9 F, 10 K, 11 J, 12 B, 13 H, 14 M, 15 D

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Gap-Fill Exercise

1. Good _______ means having clean toilets and washing places.
   a) protection
   b) sanitation
   c) digging
2. When people feel well and do not get sick, they have good _______.
   a) health
   b) disease
   c) playground
3. A _______ is a deep hole people dig to get clean water.
   a) vegetable
   b) coop
   c) water well
4. Farmers _______ the ground to plant crops or find water.
   a) dig
   b) spread
   c) receive
5. To _______ hygiene means to make cleaning habits better.
   a) improve
   b) earn
   c) keep
6. If something is _______ it is not dirty or full of germs.
   a) clean
   b) healthy
   c) safe
7. A _______ can move quickly from one person or place to another.
   a) disease
   b) vegetable
   c) protection
8. A _______ is a building with toilets and washing places for many people.
   a) sanitation block
   b) playground
   c) coop
9. To _______ healthy means to avoid getting sick.
   a) stay
   b) dig
   c) spread
10. A safe place outside where children can play is called a _______.
    a) vegetable
    b) playground
    c) sanitation block
11. A _______ is a building to keep food fresh in jars or cans.
    a) sanitation block
    b) canning building
    c) coop
12. Farmers grow _______ like carrots, beans, and tomatoes to eat.
    a) diseases
    b) vegetables
    c) protections
13. A small house where chickens live is called a _______.
    a) garden
    b) coop
    c) well
14. People work to _______ money to buy things they need.
    a) spread
    b) keep
    c) earn
15. When someone gives you something, you _______ it.
    a) receive
    b) improve
    c) dig
16. _______ means being safe from danger or harm.
    a) Hygiene
    b) Protection
    c) Digging
17. When you believe in a better life ahead, you have a _______ future.
    a) hopeful
    b) dirty
    c) small
18. A _______ area is the countryside with farms and few buildings.
    a) clean
    b) healthy
    c) rural

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Gap-Fill Exercise – no words given

1. Clean water and good _______ are very important for health.
2. Around 1,200 water _______ have been dug in Cambodian villages.
3. These wells give people clean drinking water close to their _______.
4. To improve _______, toilets and handwashing areas have been built.
5. Clean toilets help stop the spread of _______.
6. Sanitation blocks and clean water stations help people stay _______.
7. Small _______ were built for children to play safely.
8. _______ buildings help families keep food fresh for longer.
9. Families received chicken _______ and vegetable gardens to support farming.
10. These help families grow food and _______ some money.
11. Houses have been built for families who had no safe _______ to live.
12. Strong houses give better protection and a more _______ future.
13. Clean water, better toilets, food gardens, and safe homes improve life in _______ areas.

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Answers:
1 sanitation, 2 wells, 3 homes, 4 hygiene, 5 disease, 6 healthy, 7 playgrounds, 8 canning, 9 coops, 10 earn, 11 place, 12 hopeful, 13 rural

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Interview with a staff member of the foundation – complete, words below:

1.
Q: What does your foundation do?
A: We help villages in Cambodia by providing __________ water, toilets, and other important things.

2.
Q: How many water wells have you helped to dig?
A: We have helped dig about 1,200 water wells in rural __________.

3.
Q: Why are water wells important?
A: Water wells give people clean drinking water close to their __________.

4.
Q: What else do you build besides water wells?
A: We build toilets, __________ areas, playgrounds, and canning buildings

5.
Q: How do toilets help the community?
A: Clean toilets help stop the spread of disease and improve __________.

6.
Q: What is a __________ block?
A: It is a building with toilets and washing places for many people.

7.
Q: Why are playgrounds important?
A: Playgrounds give children a __________ place to play outside.

8.
Q: What do canning buildings do?
A: They help families keep food __________ for a longer time.

9.
Q: How do chicken __________ and vegetable gardens help families?
A: They help families grow food and earn some money.

10.
Q: Do you also help with __________?
A: Yes, we build strong houses for families without safe homes.

11.
Q: How does your work help rural areas?
A: Our work __________ health and life for families in the countryside.

12.
Q: What is your hope for the future?
A: We hope for a healthy and hopeful __________ for all families we help.

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sanitation – safe – improves – villages – coops – clean – housing – homes – handwashing – future – fresh – health

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Answers:

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1.
Q: What does your foundation do?
A: We help villages in Cambodia by providing clean water, toilets, and other important things.

2.
Q: How many water wells have you helped to dig?
A: We have helped dig about 1,200 water wells in rural villages.

3.
Q: Why are water wells important?
A: Water wells give people clean drinking water close to their homes.

4.
Q: What else do you build besides water wells?
A: We build toilets, handwashing areas, playgrounds, and canning buildings.

5.
Q: How do toilets help the community?
A: Clean toilets help stop the spread of disease and improve health.

6.
Q: What is a sanitation block?
A: It is a building with toilets and washing places for many people.

7.
Q: Why are playgrounds important?
A: Playgrounds give children a safe place to play outside.

8.
Q: What do canning buildings do?
A: They help families keep food fresh for a longer time.

9.
Q: How do chicken coops and vegetable gardens help families?
A: They help families grow food and earn some money.

10.
Q: Do you also help with housing?
A: Yes, we build strong houses for families without safe homes.

11.
Q: How does your work help rural areas?
A: Our work improves health and life for families in the countryside.

12.
Q: What is your hope for the future?
A: We hope for a healthy and hopeful future for all families we help.

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supporting those in need

The Shinta Mani Foundation helps poor villages in Cambodia. One important part of their work is giving people clean water and toilets. They have built more than 1,200 water wells in the countryside. These wells give families clean water for drinking and cooking.

They also build toilets in homes, schools, and health centers. In areas with floods, they make special high toilets called „Sky Latrines.“ These toilets stay dry and safe, even during floods.

At schools, the foundation builds toilets, clean kitchens, and playgrounds. This helps children stay healthy and happy. They also help health centers by building bathrooms and family waiting rooms.

The Shinta Mani Foundation also helps families grow food. They build vegetable gardens and small chicken farms. Families can eat the food or sell it to earn money.a cooking area,

Very poor families get new homes with toilets and cooking areas. Local workers build these homes. This gives jobs to people in the village.

The foundation works with local groups like Rice for Cambodia. Their goal is to make life better for families in the countryside. Clean water, good toilets, safe homes, and healthy food help people live better, safer lives. Everything is built with love and care for the community.

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Vocabulary:

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• A village: A small group of houses where people live, smaller than a town.
  Example: She lives in a quiet village with her family.
• Clean water: Water that is safe to drink and use.
  Example: We need clean water to stay healthy.
• A water well: A deep hole in the ground that gives water.
  Example: The people get water from the village well.
• Countryside: Land with farms, fields, and small villages, not a city.
  Example: The countryside is quiet and green.
• A health center: A small place where people go to see a doctor or nurse.
  Example: The health center gives medicine to sick people.
• A flood: When there is too much water on the land, usually after heavy rain.
  Example: The flood made the road very wet.
• To stay dry: To not get wet.
  Example: I used an umbrella to stay dry in the rain.
• A playground: A place where children play, often with swings and slides.
  Example: The school has a new playground.
• To stay healthy: To not get sick and feel well.
  Example: We eat fruit and vegetables to stay healthy.
• To grow food: To plant and take care of food like rice or vegetables.
  Example: Farmers grow food in the fields.
• Vegetables: Plants like carrots, tomatoes, or beans that we eat.
  Example: I eat vegetables every day.
• A chicken: A farm bird that gives eggs or meat.
  Example: The chicken is in the yard.
• To earn money: To get money for doing work.
  Example: She earns money by selling eggs.
• A cooking area: A place where people make food.
  Example: The cooking area has a stove and pots.
• A goal: Something you want to do or make happen.
  Example: My goal is to help my family.
• Love and care: Being kind and helping others.
  Example: She takes care of her baby with love.
• A community: A group of people who live in the same place and help each other.
  Example: Our village is a strong community.

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Vocabulary :

1. What is a village?
A. A big city with many cars
B. A small place where people live
C. A tall building in the city

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2. What is clean water?
A. Water from the sea
B. Water that is safe to drink
C. Dirty water from the street

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3. What is a water well?
A. A toy for children
B. A machine that makes food
C. A hole in the ground to get water

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4. What is the countryside?
A. A busy street in the city
B. A place with farms and fields
C. A shopping mall

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5. What is a health center?
A. A place to see a doctor or nurse
B. A school for children
C. A place to buy clothes

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6. What is a flood?
A. A kind of food
B. A lot of water on the land
C. A sunny day

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7. What does “to stay dry” mean?
A. To not get wet
B. To run in the rain
C. To drink juice

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8. What is a playground?
A. A farm for animals
B. A room for cooking
C. A place where children play

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9. What does “to stay healthy” mean?
A. To sleep all day
B. To eat good food and not get sick
C. To play video games all day

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10. What does “to grow food” mean?
A. To eat fast food
B. To plant food like rice or vegetables
C. To cook food

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11. What are vegetables?
A. Plants like carrots or beans
B. Sweet cakes
C. Drinks with sugar

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12. What is a chicken?
A. A kind of tree
B. A bird that gives eggs or meat
C. A fish from the sea

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13. What does “to earn money” mean?
A. To sleep at home
B. To get money from work
C. To watch TV

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14. What is a cooking area?
A. A place to make food
B. A place to play
C. A place to take a bath

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15. What is a goal?
A. Something you want to do
B. A food you eat
C. A place to sit

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16. What is love and care?
A. Being kind and helping people
B. Running and jumping
C. Buying new clothes

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17. What is a community?
A. A group of people who live and help together
B. A store for food
C. A kind of toy

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1B 2B 3C 4B 5A 6B 7A 8C 9B 10B 11A 12B 13B 14A 15A 16A 17A
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Fill in the blanks with the correct word

1. A small group of houses where people live is called a __________.
   A. building
   B. village
   C. city
2. Families need __________ to drink and cook safely.
   A. dirty water
   B. clean water
   C. juice
3. A __________ is a hole in the ground to get water.
   A. kitchen
   B. playground
   C. water well
4. The __________ is the land outside the city, with farms and fields.
   A. school
   B. countryside
   C. river
5. When someone is sick, they go to a __________ to see a doctor.
   A. health center
   B. market
   C. farm
6. A __________ happens when water covers the land after heavy rain.
   A. snow
   B. flood
   C. wind
7. During the rain, it is important __________ to stay safe.
   A. to stay wet
   B. to stay dry
   C. to stay cold
8. Children play games at the __________ near their school.
   A. farm
   B. kitchen
   C. playground
9. Eating good food helps you __________ and not get sick.
   A. feel tired
   B. stay healthy
   C. sleep more
10. Farmers __________ food like rice and vegetables to eat.
    A. cook
    B. buy
    C. grow food
11. Carrots and beans are types of __________.
    A. toys
    B. fruits
    C. vegetables
12. A __________ is a bird that gives eggs or meat.
    A. chicken
    B. cat
    C. dog
13. People work hard to __________ and support their family.
    A. sleep
    B. earn money
    C. play games
14. The __________ is the place in the home where people prepare meals.
    A. cooking area
    B. playground
    C. garden
15. A __________ is something you want to do or achieve.
    A. toy
    B. chair
    C. goal
16. Helping others with kindness is called __________ and care.
    A. love
    B. anger
    C. noise
17. A __________ is a group of people living and working together.
    A. market
    B. school
    C. community

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1B 2B 3C 4B 5A 6B 7B 8C 9B 10C 11C 12A 13B 14A 15C 16A 17C

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Fill in, words below:

1. The Shinta Mani Foundation helps _________ in Cambodia.
2. They build water __________ for clean water.
3. People get clean __________ to drink and cook.
4. They __________ toilets in homes and schools.
5. Some toilets are high to stay __________in floods.
6. Children play in the __________ at school.
7. The foundation helps families grow __________
8. They build small chicken __________ for families.
9. Families can eat food from their __________.
10. Some families get new homes with __________.

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water – farms – playground – toilets – villages – build – gardens – dry – vegetables. – wells

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Correct version:

1. The Shinta Mani Foundation helps villages in Cambodia.
2. They build water wells for clean water.
3. People get clean water to drink and cook.
4. They build toilets in homes and schools.
5. Some toilets are high to stay dry in floods.
6. Children play in the playground at school.
7. The foundation helps families grow vegetables.
8. They build small chicken farms for families.
9. Families can eat food from their gardens.
10. Some families get new homes with toilets.

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Match the word with its correct definition

Words:

1. village
2. water well
3. flood
4. playground
5. healthy
6. vegetables
7. chicken
8. earn money
9. cooking area
10. goal
11. love and care
12. community

Definitions:

A. A place where children play outside
B. A group of people living and working together
C. A hole dug to get water from the ground
D. To get money by working
E. A place in the home where food is made
F. When too much water covers the land
G. Feeling good and not sick
H. Small plants people grow to eat, like carrots
I. A small town in the countryside
J. To want to do or achieve something
K. A bird kept for eggs and meat
L. Helping others with kindness and care

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1I 2C 3F 4A 5G 6H 7K 8D 9E 10J 11L 12B
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True or False

1. A village is a small place where many people live together.
2. Clean water is not good for cooking or drinking.
3. A water well is a hole that gives clean water to people.
4. Children do not like to play in playgrounds near their schools.
5. A flood happens when water covers the land after heavy rain.
6. Vegetables are fruits that grow on trees.
7. Chickens give us eggs and meat to eat.
8. People earn money by playing all day.
9. A cooking area is where people prepare food in a house.
10. A goal is something you want to do or finish in the future.

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False: 2, 4, 6, 8

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Fill in the blanks:

1. Many people live together in a small __________.
2. Families need __________ to drink and cook safely.
3. A __________ gives water from the ground to the people.
4. A __________ happens when too much water covers the land.
5. Children like to play outside in the __________.
6. Eating good food helps you stay __________.
7. Farmers grow __________ like carrots and beans.
8. A __________ is a bird that gives eggs and meat.
9. People work hard to __________ and support their family.
10. The __________ is the place in the home where food is made.
11. A __________ is something you want to do or achieve.
12. A __________ is a group of people living and working together.

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clean water / playground / chicken / earn money / community / water well / flood / healthy / cooking area /village / goal / vegetables

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Correct order:

village / clean water / water well / flood / playground / healthy / vegetables / chicken / earn money / cooking area / goal / community

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Interview with a Shinta Mani Foundation Representative – complete, words below

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Interviewer: Hello! What does the Shinta Mani Foundation do?
Representative: Hello! We help poor __________ in Cambodia. We build clean water __________ and toilets.

Interviewer: How many wells have you built?
Representative: We built about 1,200 __________. They give clean water for drinking and cooking.

Interviewer: What kinds of toilets do you build?
Representative: We build toilets in homes, schools, and __________. In flood areas, we build high toilets called „Sky Latrines.“

Interviewer: Do you help schools?
Representative: Yes. We build toilets, clean kitchens, and playgrounds for __________.

Interviewer: How do you help families?
Representative: We help families grow __________ and keep chickens. They can eat or sell the food.

Interviewer: Do you help with homes?
Representative: Yes. Very poor families get __________ homes with toilets and __________ areas. Local workers build the houses.

Interviewer: Who do you work with?
Representative: We work with local __________ like Rice for Cambodia.

Interviewer: What is your goal?
Representative: Our goal is to help families live __________ and safer lives.

Interviewer: Thank you!
Representative: You’re welcome!

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groups – health centers – villages – cooking – wells – vegetables – better – children – new – wells
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Correct version:

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Interview with a Shinta Mani Foundation Representative

Interviewer: Hello! What does the Shinta Mani Foundation do?
Representative: Hello! We help poor villages in Cambodia. We build clean water wells and toilets.

Interviewer: How many wells have you built?
Representative: We built about 1,200 wells. They give clean water for drinking and cooking.

Interviewer: What kinds of toilets do you build?
Representative: We build toilets in homes, schools, and health centers. In flood areas, we build high toilets called „Sky Latrines.“

Interviewer: Do you help schools?
Representative: Yes. We build toilets, clean kitchens, and playgrounds for children.

Interviewer: How do you help families?
Representative: We help families grow vegetables and keep chickens. They can eat or sell the food.

Interviewer: Do you help with homes?
Representative: Yes. Very poor families get new homes with toilets and cooking areas. Local workers build the houses.

Interviewer: Who do you work with?
Representative: We work with local groups like Rice for Cambodia.

Interviewer: What is your goal?
Representative: Our goal is to help families live better and safer lives.

Interviewer: Thank you!
Representative: You’re welcome!

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A statement about the Shinta Mani Foundation by a villager – after having done all the exercises above, understanding shouldn’t be a problem.

The Shinta Mani Foundation helps our village in many ways. They build clean water wells so people have safe water to drink and cook. They also build toilets in homes, schools, and health centers. In places where floods happen, they build special toilets that stay dry.

The foundation helps schools by building playgrounds and clean kitchens. They support families to grow vegetables and raise chickens. This helps families eat healthy food and earn money by selling extra food.

They also build new houses for very poor families. Local people help build the houses, so many people get jobs. The foundation’s work makes our village a better place. We are very thankful for their help.

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the road to independence

In rural Cambodia, many families are poor and lack access to education, healthcare, and jobs. The Shinta Mani Foundation helps by offering micro loans—small, interest-free loans to people who cannot get money from banks. These loans help villagers start or grow small businesses.

For example, some people use the money to buy animals like cows or chickens, which give them food and income. Others open small shops, buy sewing machines, or make crafts. Some use the loan to buy bicycles or motorbikes so they can travel to work or markets more easily.

The programme is different from normal charity because people must pay the loan back, even though they don’t pay interest. This makes people feel proud and responsible. When one person pays back their loan, the money is used to help someone else. This keeps the programme going without needing new money.

The loans improve many parts of life. Families earn more money, send children to school, eat better, and get healthcare. The whole village becomes stronger.

The Shinta Mani Foundation’s micro loan programme gives people the chance to help themselves. It respects their dignity and helps them build a better future—one small loan at a time.

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Vocabulary:

• Rural – a place in the countryside, not in a city or town.
  Example: She lives in a small rural village.
• To lack access – to not have a way to use or get something.
  Example: Many people in rural areas lack access to clean water.
• Healthcare – services to keep people healthy, like hospitals, doctors, and medicine.
  Example: Good healthcare helps people live longer.
• To offer – to give or provide something.
  Example: The school offers free English classes.
• An interest-free loan – money you borrow and do not have to pay extra for.
  Example: He got an interest-free loan to start his business.
• A villager – a person who lives in a village.
  Example: The villagers grow rice and vegetables.
• To grow a business – to make a business bigger or better.
  Example: She used the money to grow her small shop.
• A chicken – a farm bird that gives eggs and meat.
  Example: They keep chickens in their yard.
• An income – the money someone earns from work or business.
  Example: His income comes from selling fruit.
• A sewing machine – a machine used to make or fix clothes.
  Example: She makes clothes with her sewing machine.
• To make a craft – to create things by hand, like baskets or jewelry.
  Example: He makes crafts from wood.
• Charity – help given to people in need, often with money or food.
  Example: The charity gives clothes to poor families.
• To pay back – to return money you borrowed.
  Example: I will pay back the loan next month.
• To feel proud – to feel happy about something you or someone did well.
  Example: She felt proud of her work.
• Responsible – someone who does what they need to do and takes care of things.
  Example: He is responsible for feeding the animals.
• To keep something going – to make something continue.
  Example: The teacher worked hard to keep the project going.
• To improve – to make something better.
  Example: He wants to improve his English.
• To earn money – to get money by working.
  Example: She earns money by selling vegetables.
• To help oneself – to do something without waiting for others to do it.
  Example: With the loan, he can help himself and start a business.
• To respect dignity – to treat someone in a way that shows they are important and valuable.
  Example: We should respect the dignity of all people.

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Multiple-choice exercise, one correct answer:

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1. What does „respect dignity“ mean?
a) Treat someone as important and valuable
b) Ignore someone’s feelings
c) Make fun of others

2. To „earn money“ means to:
a) Spend money on shopping
b) Get money by working
c) Save money in the bank

3. What is a „chicken“?
a) A farm bird that gives eggs and meat
b) A type of vegetable
c) A small tool for sewing

4. If someone „feels proud,“ they:
a) Feel tired after work
b) Feel happy about something good they did
c) Feel sad about a mistake

5. To „improve“ something means to:
a) Break it
b) Ignore it
c) Make it better

6. Which is the best definition of „charity“?
a) Help given to people in need
b) A loan with interest
c) A type of business

7. „To keep something going“ means to:
a) Forget about it
b) Stop it suddenly
c) Make it continue

8. A „villager“ is:
a) Someone who lives in a city
b) Someone who lives in a village
c) Someone who works in an office

9. If you „lack access“ to something, you:
a) Have many options to use it
b) Do not have a way to use or get it
c) Choose not to use it

10. What does „to help oneself“ mean?
a) To wait for help from others
b) To do something without waiting for others
c) To ask someone else to do it for you

11. An „interest-free loan“ is:
a) Money you borrow and pay extra fees on
b) Money you borrow without paying extra fees
c) Money you receive as a gift

12. What is a „sewing machine“ used for?
a) Cooking meals
b) Cleaning floors
c) Making or fixing clothes

13. To „pay back“ means to:
a) Borrow money again
b) Lose money in a business
c) Return money you borrowed

14. What does „responsible“ mean?
a) Someone who avoids work
b) Someone who ignores their tasks
c) Someone who does their duties and takes care of things

15. To „offer“ something means to:
a) Take it away
b) Give or provide it
c) Hide it

16. What is „healthcare“?
a) Education in schools
b) Services to keep people healthy like doctors and medicine
c) Places where people work

17. If you „grow a business,“ you:
a) Make the business bigger or better
b) Close the business for a while
c) Start a new hobby

18. „Rural“ means:
a) In the countryside, not in the city
b) In a busy city center
c) On the coast by the sea

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

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Fill-in-the-gap exercise, with one correct answer.

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1. Many people in the ________ areas live far from big cities.
a) rural
b) busy
c) crowded

2. If you ________ access to clean water, you cannot use it easily.
a) have
b) lack
c) gain

3. A small loan without any extra fees is called an ________ loan.
a) interest-free
b) expensive
c) long-term

4. A ________ helps people when they are sick or need medicine.
a) teacher
b) healthcare
c) bank

5. A ________ lives in a small village or countryside.
a) villager
b) traveler
c) teacher

6. When you ________ a business, you make it bigger and better.
a) grow
b) close
c) lose

7. A ________ is a bird often kept on farms for eggs and meat.
a) chicken
b) dog
c) rabbit

8. To ________ money means to get it by working or selling something.
a) earn
b) borrow
c) spend

9. A ________ machine is used to make or fix clothes.
a) sewing
b) cooking
c) cleaning

10. To ________ back a loan means to give the borrowed money back.
a) borrow
b) pay
c) pay

11. When you are ________, you do what you are supposed to do and take care of things.
a) lazy
b) responsible
c) careless

12. To ________ someone means to treat them with respect and value.
a) ignore
b) respect
c) forget

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1a, 2b, 3a, 4b, 5a, 6a, 7a, 8a, 9a, 10c, 11b, 12b

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Unscramble these:

1. rular
2. cacsse
3. ealthcareh
4. oanl
5. llavigre
6. ginwse
7. cehnick
8. rensbsilpoe
9. emonci
10. ytahcir

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1 rural, 2 access, 3 healthcare, 4 loan, 5 villager, 6 sewing, 7 chicken, 8 responsible, 9 income, 10 charity

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Complete the interview, words below:

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Interviewer: What is the Shinta Mani Foundation?
Representative: It is an organization that helps people in __________ Cambodia.

Interviewer: How does your foundation help people?
Representative: We give small loans without __________ to villagers.

Interviewer: What is a micro loan?
Representative: It is a small amount of money that people borrow to start or __________ a business.

Interviewer: Why do you not charge interest on the loans?
Representative: Because many villagers cannot pay extra money. We want to help them __________.

Interviewer: What kinds of __________ do people start with these loans?
Representative: They buy animals like cows and chickens or open small shops.

Interviewer: How do these loans help families?
Representative: Families can earn more __________ and improve their lives.

Interviewer: What does it mean to repay the loan?
Representative: It means to give the money back after some __________.

Interviewer: Why is repaying important?
Representative: It helps the foundation give loans to other __________ too.

Interviewer: How do micro loans affect children?
Representative: When families have more money, children can go to __________.

Interviewer: Does the program help people feel proud?
Representative: Yes, because they work hard and __________their own lives.

Interviewer: What is the goal of your micro loan program?
Representative: To help people __________ independent and strong.

Interviewer: How can people learn more about your work?
Representative: They can visit our __________ or contact us directly.

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businesses – improve – money – rural – school – website – interest – villagers – grow – become – time – succeed
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Correct version:

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Interviewer: What is the Shinta Mani Foundation?
Representative: It is an organization that helps people in rural Cambodia.

Interviewer: How does your foundation help people?
Representative: We give small loans without interest to villagers.

Interviewer: What is a micro loan?
Representative: It is a small amount of money that people borrow to start or grow a business.

Interviewer: Why do you not charge interest on the loans?
Representative: Because many villagers cannot pay extra money. We want to help them succeed.

Interviewer: What kinds of businesses do people start with these loans?
Representative: They buy animals like cows and chickens or open small shops.

Interviewer: How do these loans help families?
Representative: Families can earn more money and improve their lives.

Interviewer: What does it mean to repay the loan?
Representative: It means to give the money back after some time.

Interviewer: Why is repaying important?
Representative: It helps the foundation give loans to other villagers too.

Interviewer: How do micro loans affect children?
Representative: When families have more money, children can go to school.

Interviewer: Does the program help people feel proud?
Representative: Yes, because they work hard and improve their own lives.

Interviewer: What is the goal of your micro loan program?
Representative: To help people become independent and strong.

Interviewer: How can people learn more about your work?
Representative: They can visit our website or contact us directly.

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