how hotels can protect the environment through eco-friendly tourism
Earth Day is in a few days. It is a day to think about our planet. Hotels and tourism can help nature.
Hotels can save water and energy. They can ask guests to reuse towels and bed sheets. This is good for the environment. Guests can switch off lights and air conditioning when they leave the room. Hotels can also use refillable water stations to reduce plastic.
Hotels should use eco-friendly products. They should avoid plastic straws and cups. Recycling bins are important in hotel areas.
Energy saving is also important. LED lights use less power. Solar energy is clean and good.
Hotels can offer eco tours for guests. These tours show nature and local culture. Guests can also visit local shops and help small businesses.
Hotels can grow gardens and green spaces. They can buy food from local farmers. This helps reduce transport pollution.
On Earth Day we must remember to care for Earth. Small actions are very important. Hotels and guests can work together for a better future.
Eco tourism is good for people and nature. It helps protect animals and forests. We should travel in a careful way.
Every hotel can make small changes for the planet. Guests can choose green hotels when they travel. This supports nature protection.
We must reduce waste every day. Less plastic means cleaner oceans. Clean air and water are very important for life.
Earth Day is a good time to start better habits. Together we can protect our world every day.
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Vocabulary:
eco-tourism: travelling in a way that helps protect nature and local places
sustainability: using resources [things we use to live, work, or make something] carefully so they last for the future
to protect the environment: to keep nature safe and clean
eco-friendly: good for the environment
to save water: to use less water
to reuse: to use something again
a towel: a cloth used for drying your body
a bed sheet: a large cloth that covers a bed
to switch off: to turn something off (like lights or devices)
a refillable water station: a place where you can fill your water bottle again
to avoid: to not do something or stay away from it
a straw: a small tube used for drinking
a recycling bin: a container for waste that can be reused
to save energy: to use less electricity or power
to grow a garden: to plant and care for plants
a green space: an area with grass, trees, or plants
to reduce pollution: to make the environment less dirty or harmful
to remember: to keep something in your mind
to care for something: to look after something well
to be careful: to act in a safe and thoughtful way
to choose: to pick one thing from many options
to support: to help or agree with something
protection: keeping something safe from harm [to hurt someone or something, or to make it bad or not safe]
to reduce waste: to throw away less and use less
a habit: something you do often and regularly
to protect: to keep something safe from damage or danger
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Match words and defintions:
Words:
eco-tourism
sustainability
to protect the environment
eco-friendly
to save water
to reuse
a towel
a bed sheet
to switch off
a refillable water station
to avoid
a straw
a recycling bin
to save energy
to grow a garden
a green space
to reduce pollution
to remember
to care for something
to be careful
to choose
to support
protection
to reduce waste
a habit
to protect
Definitions:
a. to pick one thing from many options b. a cloth used for drying the body c. to make the environment less dirty d. using resources carefully for the future e. to keep something in your mind f. a place where you can refill a water bottle g. to stay away from something h. a small tube for drinking i. to use less water j. to help or agree with something k. a container for recyclable waste l. to plant and care for plants m. to use something again n. to turn something off o. a green area with plants and trees p. to act in a safe and thoughtful way q. to travel in a way that protects nature r. to look after something s. to keep nature safe and clean t. a cloth that covers a bed u. to use less electricity or power v. something you do regularly w. to keep something safe from harm x. to throw away less and reuse more y. good for the environment z. to keep something safe from damage
a. eco-friendly b. to reuse c. to switch off d. to avoid e. sustainability f. a recycling bin g. to protect the environment h. eco-tourism i. to save energy j. to save water k. a green space l. to reduce pollution
Earth Day is on April 22 every year. It is a day for our planet. People all over the world think about the Earth and nature. The Earth is our home. It gives us air, water, and food. We need the Earth every day, so we must take care of it.
On Earth Day, people do many simple things. They clean streets, parks, and rivers. They pick up trash and put it in bins. Some people plant trees and flowers. Trees help clean the air and give homes to animals. Many schools talk about nature. Students learn how to help the Earth.
People also try to use less plastic. Plastic is bad for the sea and animals. Some people use bags again and again. Others use bottles they can fill many times. Saving water is also important. We can turn off the tap when we do not need it. We can take short showers.
Earth Day shows us that small actions are good. We do not need big things to help. We can walk or ride a bike instead of using a car. This keeps the air clean. We can turn off lights when we leave a room.
The Earth has many problems today. There is too much trash and dirty air. Animals lose their homes. This is not good for the future. But people can help change this.
Earth Day is not only one day. We should help the Earth every day. If we all do a little, we can make our planet clean and safe.
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Vocabulary:
to take care of something → to keep something safe and good
to pick up trash → to take trash from the ground
a bin → a box for trash
to plant trees → to put a tree in the ground so it can grow
to use less plastic → to use not much plastic
a bag → something to carry things
again and again → many times
a bottle → a thing to hold water or drink
to save water → to use little water
to turn off a tap → to stop the water
to ride a bike → to go on a bike
instead of → in place of something else
to turn off lights → to stop the light
to leave a room → to go out of a room
trash → things we do not need
dirty air → air that is not clean
to do a little → to do a small thing
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Match the words with the definitions
Words:
to take care of something
to pick up trash
a bin
to plant trees
to use less plastic
a bag
again and again
a bottle
to save water
to turn off a tap
to ride a bike
instead of
to turn off lights
to leave a room
trash
dirty air
to do a little
Definitions:
A. to stop the water B. to go out of a room C. things we do not need D. to keep something safe and good E. to use not much plastic F. air that is not clean G. to take trash from the ground H. to use little water I. to put a tree in the ground so it can grow J. a thing to hold water or drink K. in place of something else L. a box for trash M. to go on a bike N. to stop the light O. to do a small thing P. to take care of nature or things Q. many times
A. to turn off lights B. a bottle C. to ride a bike D. dirty air E. a bin F. to leave a room G. again and again H. to pick up trash I. trash J. to take care of something K. to turn off a tap L. to do a little M. instead of N. to plant trees O. to save water P. a bag Q. to use less plastic
1.When is Earth Day? – Earth Day is on April 22 every year.
2.What do people think about on Earth Day? – People think about the Earth and nature on Earth Day.
3.What does the Earth give us? – The Earth gives us air, water, and food.
4.Why do we need the Earth? – We need the Earth because it gives us everything we need to live.
5.Where do people clean on Earth Day? – People clean parks, streets, and rivers on Earth Day.
6.What do people pick up in parks? – People pick up trash in parks.
7.What do trees give to animals? – Trees give homes and shelter to animals.
8.Why are trees important? – Trees are important because they help clean the air and give homes to animals.
9.What do schools teach on Earth Day? – Schools teach about nature and how to help the Earth.
10.Why is plastic bad? – Plastic is bad because it harms animals and nature.
11.What can people use instead of plastic bags? – People can use reusable bags instead of plastic bags.
12.How can we save water? – We can save water by using less water and turning off the tap.
13.What should we turn off when we do not use it? – We should turn off lights and water taps when we do not use them.
14.What can people do instead of driving cars? – People can walk or ride a bike instead of driving cars.
15.How does walking or biking help the Earth? – Walking or biking helps the Earth by keeping the air clean.
16.What problems does the Earth have today? – The Earth has problems like pollution and trash.
17.What happens when there is too much trash? – When there is too much trash, nature becomes dirty and animals are harmed.
18.What happens when air is dirty? – When air is dirty, people and animals can get sick.
19.Why is Earth Day important? – Earth Day is important because it reminds us to protect the Earth.
20.Should we help the Earth only on Earth Day? – No, we should help the Earth every day.
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Which is correct?
Is Earth Day in April or May every year?
Do people think about the Earth or about video games on Earth Day?
Does the Earth give us air or plastic toys?
Do we need the Earth to live or only for fun activities?
Do people clean parks or shopping centers on Earth Day?
Do people pick up trash or food in parks?
Do trees give homes or cars to animals?
Are trees important for clean air or for making plastic?
Do schools teach about nature or about video games on Earth Day?
Is plastic good or bad for animals?
Do people use reusable bags or plastic bags instead of plastic bags?
Do we save water by using more water or less water?
Do we turn off lights when we leave or keep them on?
Do people walk or drive cars to help the Earth?
Does biking make air cleaner or dirtier?
Does the Earth have pollution or no problems today?
Does too much trash make places clean or dirty?
Is dirty air good or bad for people?
Is Earth Day important or not important?
Should we help the Earth only on Earth Day or every day?
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Correct answers:
Is Earth Day in April or May every year? – Earth Day is in April every year.
Do people think about the Earth or about video games on Earth Day? – People think about the Earth on Earth Day.
Does the Earth give us air or plastic toys? – The Earth gives us air.
Do we need the Earth to live or only for fun activities? – We need the Earth to live.
Do people clean parks or shopping centers on Earth Day? – People clean parks on Earth Day.
Do people pick up trash or food in parks? – People pick up trash in parks.
Do trees give homes or cars to animals? – Trees give homes to animals.
Are trees important for clean air or for making plastic? – Trees are important for clean air.
Do schools teach about nature or about video games on Earth Day? – Schools teach about nature on Earth Day.
Is plastic good or bad for animals? – Plastic is bad for animals.
Do people use reusable bags or plastic bags instead of plastic bags? – People use reusable bags instead of plastic bags.
Do we save water by using more water or less water? – We save water by using less water.
Do we turn off lights when we leave or keep them on? – We turn off lights when we leave a room.
Do people walk or drive cars to help the Earth? – People walk or ride bikes to help the Earth.
Does biking make air cleaner or dirtier? – Biking makes the air cleaner.
Does the Earth have pollution or no problems today? – The Earth has pollution today.
Does too much trash make places clean or dirty? – Too much trash makes places dirty.
Is dirty air good or bad for people? – Dirty air is bad for people.
Is Earth Day important or not important? – Earth Day is important.
Should we help the Earth only on Earth Day or every day? – We should help the Earth every day.
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Odd one out:
apple – trash – water – plastic
car – river – park – tree
laptop – air – soil – water
cup – computer – bottle – bag
phone – Earth – nature – planet
chair – bike – car – bus
television – clean – dirty – save
tree – leaf – television – flower
pencil – recycling – pollution – trash
river – tap – chair – bottle
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Answers:
apple – trash – water – plastic – apple is different because it is food, the others are not food
car – river – park – tree – car is different because it is a vehicle, the others are parts of nature
laptop – air – soil – water – laptop is different because it is a machine, the others are natural things
cup – computer – bottle – bag – computer is different because it is electronic, the others are containers
phone – Earth – nature – planet – phone is different because it is a device, the others are natural or space-related
chair – bike – car – bus – chair is different because it is furniture, the others are transport
television – clean – dirty – save – television is different because it is a device, the others are words about actions or conditions
tree – leaf – television – flower – television is different because it is not part of nature, the others are plants or nature parts
pencil – recycling – pollution – trash – pencil is different because it is a school object, the others are about environment problems or actions
river – tap – chair – bottle – chair is different because it is furniture, the others are connected to water
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Fill in, words below:
instead of – think – homes – take care – less – live – taps – help – f ood – turn off – clean – trash
Earth Day is on April 22 every year. People __________ about the Earth and nature. The Earth gives us air, water, and __________. We need the Earth to __________. People clean parks, streets, and rivers. They pick up trash. Trees give __________ to animals and help clean air. Trees are important for __________ air. Schools teach about nature and how to __________ the Earth. Plastic is bad for animals, so people use _________ plastic and reusable [you can use it again many times] bags instead of plastic bags. We save water by using less water and turning off __________. We __________ lights when we leave a room. People walk or ride bikes __________ driving cars. Biking makes air cleaner. __________ and dirty air are problems. We should__________ of the Earth and do a little every day.
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Correct version:
Earth Day is on April 22 every year. People think about the Earth and nature. The Earth gives us air, water, and food. We need the Earth to live. People clean parks, streets, and rivers. They pick up trash. Trees give homes to animals and help clean air. Trees are important for clean air. Schools teach about nature and how to help the Earth. Plastic is bad for animals, so people use less plastic and reusable bags instead of plastic bags. We save water by using less water and turning off taps. We turn off lights when we leave a room. People walk or ride bikes instead of driving cars. Biking makes air cleaner. Trash and dirty air are problems. We should take care of the Earth and do a little every day.
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Match questions with answers:
Questions:
When do people think about the Earth?
What do people pick up in parks?
Where do people clean on Earth Day?
Why do we need trees?
How do people save water?
What do schools teach about?
How do people help the Earth?
What do people turn off when they leave a room?
Where do trees give homes to animals?
Why is dirty air bad?
How do people travel to help the Earth?
What do people do on Earth Day?
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Answers:
A. People celebrate Earth Day on April 22. B. People reduce water use and turn off taps. C. Trees help clean the air. D. People collect trash in parks. E. People go by bike or on foot. F. People protect the Earth by using less plastic. G. Schools learn about nature and the Earth. H. People stop lights when they leave a room. I. Animals live in trees and parks. J. Dirty air hurts people and animals. K. People work in parks, streets, and rivers. L. People care for the Earth every day.
On Earth Day, people across the world engage in a wide range of environmental activities aimed at raising awareness and encouraging sustainable behaviour. Communities come together to clean streets, parks, rivers, and other public spaces, reducing pollution and improving local environments. Volunteers collect waste and dispose of it properly in bins, contributing to cleaner and healthier surroundings. In many places, people also plant trees and flowers, which play a crucial role in improving air quality and providing habitats for wildlife. Schools often place strong emphasis on environmental education, helping students understand ecological challenges and how they can take responsibility for protecting the planet.
Another key focus of Earth Day is reducing plastic consumption. Since plastic pollution poses a serious threat to marine life and ecosystems, many people switch to reusable bags and refillable bottles. Water conservation is also widely promoted, with simple actions such as turning off taps when not in use and taking shorter showers being encouraged.
Earth Day serves as a reminder that even small individual actions can have a meaningful impact. Choosing to walk or cycle instead of using a car helps reduce carbon emissions, while turning off lights when leaving a room contributes to energy conservation.
Despite growing awareness, the Earth continues to face significant environmental challenges, including pollution, deforestation, and habitat loss. These issues not only affect wildlife but also threaten future generations. However, collective and consistent action can lead to positive change.
Ultimately, Earth Day is not just a symbolic event but a global call to action, reminding us that protecting the environment is a continuous responsibility that extends far beyond a single day.
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(in A1)
On Earth Day, people do simple things to help the Earth. They clean streets, parks, and rivers. They pick up trash and put it in bins. Some people plant trees. Trees help clean the air and give homes to animals. Schools talk about nature. Students learn how to help the Earth.
People try to use less plastic. Plastic is bad for animals and the sea. Some people use bags many times. Some people use bottles again and again. People also save water. They turn off the tap when they do not need water. They take short showers.
People walk or ride bikes instead of using cars. This helps the air stay clean. People turn off lights when they leave a room.
The Earth has problems. There is too much trash and dirty air. Animals lose their homes.
Earth Day is a day to help the Earth. But we should help every day. Small actions can make the Earth clean and safe.
Try to notice what is happening around you every day. Look at people, places, and sounds. For example, listen to birds, cars, or music. Look at the sky, trees, and buildings. This helps you see more details in your life.
Also, think about your feelings. Ask yourself simple questions like: “Am I happy?” “Am I tired?” “Am I calm or stressed?” This helps you understand yourself better.
You can take 5–10 minutes each day to sit in a quiet place. Sit still, close your eyes, and breathe slowly. Think about your day. What did you do? What did you like? What did you not like?
You can also write a few easy sentences in a notebook. For example: “Today I felt happy. I talked to my friend.” This small habit can help you feel calm and clear in your mind.
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2. Set Goals
Think about what you want to do this year. Choose goals that are clear and simple. For example, you can say, “I want to learn 10 new words every week,” or “I want to go for a walk three times a week.” Write your goals on paper or in your phone. This helps you remember them.
Big goals can feel hard, so make them small. Break one goal into easy steps. For example, if you want to learn English, you can study 10–15 minutes each day. You can read, listen, or practice speaking. Make a simple plan for each week.
Check your progress often. At the end of the week, look at what you did. If something is hard, you can change your plan. That is okay. When you finish a small step, feel happy and proud. Small steps help you reach your goal.
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3. Take Care of Yourself
Taking care of yourself means helping your body and mind feel good every day. First, try to sleep enough, about 7 to 8 hours every night. Good sleep helps you feel active in the morning. Second, eat simple and healthy food. For example, eat fruit, vegetables, rice, bread, eggs, or yogurt. Try not to eat too much fast food or sweets. Drink water many times during the day so your body stays fresh.
Also, move your body a little every day. You can walk, stretch, or do light exercise at home. You do not need to do hard sports. Just small movement is good.
It is also important to rest your mind. Do something you enjoy, like listening to music, watching a funny video, reading, or talking with friends or family. If you feel stressed, take slow breaths and sit quietly for a few minutes.
These small habits are easy, but they help you feel healthy, calm, and happy.
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4. Learn New Things
Learning new things can be fun and helpful for your life. You can try many simple activities. For example, you can learn cooking easy meals like pasta or eggs. You can also try drawing simple pictures or painting. Playing a musical instrument is also a good idea, like a guitar or piano, even if you start slowly.
You can learn from easy books, short videos, or simple lessons online. Choose topics that you like, for example animals, sports, food, or travel. When you are interested, learning is easier.
Start with small steps. Do not try to learn too much in one day. Practice a little bit every day or a few times a week. This is better than studying for a long time once.
Do not worry about mistakes. Mistakes are normal and help you learn. Every mistake teaches you something new. Over time, you will understand more and feel more confident. You will also feel proud when you see your progress.
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Cheat sheet
1. Pay Attention
Every day (5–10 minutes):
Sit in a quiet place
Breathe slowly
Think about your day
Look around:
Notice people, places, and things
Listen to sounds (cars, birds, music)
Look at small details (colors, light, movement)
Check your feelings:
Ask: “Am I happy?”
Ask: “Am I tired?”
Ask: “Am I calm or stressed?”
Simple actions:
Stop for a moment during the day
Take 3 slow breaths
Look around and name 3 things you see
Write (optional):
Write 1–3 short sentences
Example: “Today I felt good. I walked outside.”
Goal:
Feel calm
Know your feelings
See more in your daily life
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2. Set Goals
Choose a Goal
Pick 1–3 simple goals
Make them clear:
“Learn 10 words a week”
“Walk 3 times a week”
Write It Down
Use a notebook or phone
Read your goals every day
Make Small Steps
Big goal → small steps
Example:
Study 10–15 minutes a day
Practice a little every day
Make a Weekly Plan
Choose days and time
Example:
Monday: study words
Wednesday: listen to English
Friday: speak practice
Check Your Progress
At the end of the week, ask:
Did I do my plan?
If not, change the plan (make it easier)
Stay Simple and Regular
Do a little every day
Do not stop for a long time
Feel Good About Small Wins
Say: “Good job!”
Small steps = big result over time
Easy Rule: – Clear goal + small steps + every day = success
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3. Take Care of Yourself
Sleep
Sleep 7–8 hours every night
Go to bed at the same time
Turn off phone before sleeping
Good sleep = more energy in the morning
Healthy Food
Eat fruits every day (apple, banana, orange)
Eat vegetables with meals
Eat simple food: rice, bread, eggs, yogurt
Do not eat too much fast food or sweets
Drink water many times a day
Exercise
Move your body every day
Go for a short walk (10–30 minutes)
Do light exercises at home (stretching, jumping)
Small movement is enough
Rest Your Mind
Listen to music
Read a simple book
Talk with friends or family
Do hobbies you like
Calm Moments
Sit quietly for a few minutes
Breathe slowly in and out
Think: “I am calm”
Remember
Small habits every day help you feel healthy, calm, and happy.
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4. Learn New Things
Try New Activities
– Learn simple hobbies. -Cook easy food like pasta or eggs. -Draw or paint simple pictures. -Try a musical instrument like guitar or piano. -Start slowly and enjoy the process.
Use Easy Learning Tools
-Read easy books. -Watch short videos. -Use simple online lessons. -Choose topics you like, such as animals, food, sports, or travel. -When you like the topic, learning is easier.
Small Steps
-Do not try to learn everything at once. -Learn a little bit every day. -You can also learn a few times a week. -Short practice is better than long, hard study.
Mistakes are Normal
-Do not worry about mistakes. -Mistakes help you learn and improve. -Every mistake shows you what to do better next time.
Keep Going
-Practice regularly. -Be patient with yourself. -Over time, you will improve and feel more confident and proud.
Angry guests can come at any time. They can come to the front desk, the restaurant, the pool, or call on the phone. Sometimes they are tired, hungry, or stressed. Sometimes there is a real problem.
Your job is not only to fix the problem. Your job is also to make the guest feel safe, respected, and heard.
When a guest feels you listen and care, they often become calmer very quickly.
1. Stay Calm and Control Yourself
First, control your own feelings.
Do not shout.
Do not speak fast.
Speak slowly and clearly.
Keep your voice soft and polite.
Take a deep breath before you speak.
Keep your body relaxed.
Do not cross your arms.
Do not point your finger.
You can stand straight and keep your hands open or relaxed.
Why is this important? If you stay calm, the guest can feel your calm energy. Many people copy the feeling of the person in front of them. If you are calm, they slowly become calm too. If you become angry, the guest becomes more angry, and the situation becomes worse.
2. Move to a Quiet Place (If Possible)
If the guest is very loud, try to move them to a quieter place.
You can say:
“I want to help you. Can we move over here so I can listen better?”
“Let us step to the side, so we can talk calmly.”
Why is this helpful?
Other guests do not hear the problem.
The angry guest feels special attention.
The situation becomes more private and less stressful.
3. Listen Carefully Without Interrupting
Let the guest speak. Do not stop them.
Look at the guest.
Nod your head slowly.
Show you are listening.
Do not check your phone or computer while they speak.
You can say small words:
“I see.”
“Okay.”
“I understand.”
When the guest finishes, repeat the problem in simple words:
“So, your room is not clean and you waited a long time. Is that correct?”
“You ordered food, but it was wrong and cold. Is that right?”
Why is this important? Many guests are angry because nobody listened to them before. When you listen, they feel respected. This can already make them calmer.
4. Show Understanding (Empathy)
Empathy means you understand how the guest feels.
You can say:
“I understand why you are upset.”
“I can see this is frustrating.”
“I understand this is disappointing.”
“You had a long trip, so this is not a good start.”
Why is this powerful? The guest feels: “This person understands me.” This is very important for emotions. When people feel understood, they relax.
5. Say Sorry Sincerely
Always say sorry in a polite and honest way.
“I am very sorry this happened.”
“I am sorry for the inconvenience.”
“I am really sorry about this problem.”
You can say sorry even if it is not your fault.
Why? You are not saying “I made the mistake.” You are saying “I care about your experience.”
6. Ask Simple Questions
Now ask questions to understand more.
“Can you tell me more?”
“What exactly happened?”
“When did this happen?”
“What would you like us to do?”
Why is this important? Sometimes the first problem is not the real problem. Questions help you find the real issue.
7. Offer a Solution
Now give a clear solution.
Tell the guest what you can do.
Give options if possible.
Be clear and honest.
Examples:
“I can change your room now.”
“I can send housekeeping immediately.”
“I can prepare a new meal for you.”
If you need help, say:
“I will speak to my manager now.”
“I will come back in five minutes.”
Always give a time:
“I will return in ten minutes.”
Why is this important? The guest wants action, not only words. A clear plan gives trust.
8. Follow Up Later
After the solution, go back to the guest.
Ask:
“Is everything okay now?”
“Is the problem solved?”
“Can I help you with anything else?”
Say:
“Thank you for telling us.”
“This helps us improve.”
Why? This shows you really care, even after the problem is fixed.
Important Safety Rule
If the guest:
uses bad words
threatens you
tries to touch you
You must protect yourself.
Say:
“I want to help, but I need respectful words.”
Then:
call your manager
call security if needed
After the situation:
write a short report
include guest name, room number, and what happened
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Detailed Example Dialogues
1. Front Desk – Long Wait
Guest: “I waited one hour! This is unacceptable!”
You: “I am very sorry for the long wait. I understand this is frustrating, especially after your trip. Let me check your room now.”
(pause)
“Thank you for waiting. Your room will be ready in about ten minutes. While you wait, I can offer you a free drink in the lounge. Or I can offer a small upgrade. I will come back in five minutes with an update.”
2. Restaurant – Wrong Food
Guest: “This is not my order! And it is cold!”
You: “I am very sorry. This is not correct, and I understand you are unhappy. I will take this plate now and ask the kitchen to prepare a fresh meal.”
“It will take about 15 minutes. While you wait, I can bring you a free drink or a small starter. I will check again in ten minutes.”
3. Pool – No Space
Guest: “There are no sunbeds! This is too noisy!”
You: “I understand this is not relaxing for you. I am sorry about this situation.”
“We are very busy now, but I can reserve a sunbed for you in about ten minutes. You can also use our quiet area. I can bring you a cold drink while you wait.”
“I will come back soon and help you.”
4. Noisy Neighbours (Extra Example)
Guest: “The room next to me is very loud! I cannot sleep!”
You: “I am very sorry. I understand this is very uncomfortable for you.”
“I will contact the guests now and ask them to be quiet. If the noise continues, I can offer you another room.”
“I will call you in ten minutes to check if the situation is better.”
Extra Helpful Tips
Use the guest’s name: “Mr. Smith, I am sorry…”
Speak slowly and clearly.
Keep eye contact, but do not stare.
Smile gently if the situation is safe.
Do not say: “That is the policy.”
Say instead: “Here is what I can do for you.”
Practice with your team:
Do role-play before your shift.
Practice common problems.
Final Thought
An angry guest is not always a bad thing. If you help them well, they may:
say thank you
write a good review
come back again
A problem can become a positive experience if you handle it in the right way.
My name is Somalena. I work in tourism. I work in a hotel. I like my job very much because it is fun and active. Every day I meet many people.
The guests come from many different countries. I like to talk to them. I ask simple questions about their country, their food, and their life. I learn new things every day, and this makes me happy.
I help the guests at the hotel. When they arrive, I say hello and give them a warm welcome. I show them their room and tell them important things. I speak slowly and clearly so they can understand me.
Sometimes guests have questions. They may need a taxi, a map, or help with something small. I listen carefully and try to help them. I like it when guests smile and say thank you. It makes me feel good.
My job is never boring. Every day is a little different. In the morning, I often work at the front desk. I check guests in and out. I answer the phone and write short messages. In the afternoon, I may help in other areas of the hotel.
I also like my coworkers. They are friendly and helpful. We talk together and sometimes laugh. When the hotel is busy, we help each other and work as a team.
I enjoy my job very much. I like meeting people and helping them. I feel happy and proud because I can make guests feel welcome and comfortable.
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an active job → a job with many things to do
to ask a question → to say something to get information
a map → a picture of places and roads
to smile → to show happiness with your face
to make somebody feel good → to help someone feel happy
to be boring → not interesting
to check out guests → to finish a guest’s stay at a hotel
to answer the phone → to talk when the phone rings
a message → short information for someone
an area of a hotel → a part of a hotel
a coworker → a person you work with
to be helpful → to help other people
to laugh → to make happy sounds when something is funny
to be busy → to have a lot of work
to enjoy → to like something
to feel proud → to feel very happy about what you do
to make somebody feel comfortable → to help someone feel relaxed and good
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Match the words with the definitions:
Words:
to laugh
a message
to be busy
a map
to enjoy
a coworker
to smile
to answer the phone
to be boring
to ask a question
to be helpful
to feel proud
to check out guests
to make somebody feel good
an active job
to make somebody feel comfortable
Definitions:
A. to show happiness with your face B. a job with many things to do C. not interesting D. to help someone feel happy E. short information for someone F. a picture of places and roads G. to have a lot of work H. to like something I. to say something to get information J. to finish a guest’s stay at a hotel K. a person you work with L. to talk when the phone rings M. to help other people N. to make happy sounds when something is funny O. to feel very happy about what you do P. to help someone feel relaxed and good
a. to be busy b. a map c. to enjoy d. to make somebody feel comfortable e. to smile f. a coworker g. to laugh h. to ask a question h. to answer the phone i. to be boring j. to check out guests k. a message l. to feel proud m. to make somebody feel good n. an active job o. to be helpful
a. the front desk b. short messages c. many people d. simple questions e. her coworkers f. their room g. the phone h. guests in and out i. slowly and clearly j. a warm welcome
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Correct answers:
1c, 2d, 3f, 4j, 5i, 6a, 7h, 8g, 9b, 10e
She meets many people.
She asks guests simple questions.
She shows guests their room.
She gives guests a warm welcome.
She speaks slowly and clearly.
She works at the front desk.
She checks guests in and out.
She answers the phone.
She writes short messages.
She works with her coworkers.
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Odd One Out
hotel – reception – guest – school
→ school. School is not part of the hotel context, while hotel, reception, and guest are connected to hotels.
map – taxi – bus – room
smile – laugh – cry – message
coworker – staff – guest – teacher
help – enjoy – support – ignore
check in – check out – cook – welcome
phone – message – computer – chair
hotel – tourism – airport – kitchen
busy – active – tired – kitchen
ask – answer – ignore – read
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Answers:
1. hotel – reception – guest – school → school. School is not part of the hotel context, while hotel, reception, and guest are connected to hotels.
2. map – taxi – bus – room → room. Map, taxi, and bus are related to travel and transport, but a room is a place to stay.
3. smile – laugh – cry – message → message. Smile, laugh, and cry are emotions or expressions, but a message is communication text.
4. coworker – staff – guest – teacher → teacher. Coworker, staff, and guest belong to a hotel/work environment, but a teacher belongs to school.
5, help – enjoy – support – ignore → ignore. Help, enjoy, and support are positive actions, but ignore means not paying attention.
6. check in – check out – cook – welcome → cook. Check in, check out, and welcome are hotel reception actions, but cook is a kitchen activity.
7. phone – message – computer – chair → chair. Phone, message, and computer are communication tools, but chair is furniture.
8. hotel – tourism – airport – kitchen → kitchen. Hotel, tourism, and airport are related to travel and tourism, but kitchen is for cooking.
9. busy – active – tired – kitchen → kitchen. Busy, active, and tired describe states or feelings, but kitchen is a place.
10. ask – answer – ignore – read → ignore. Ask, answer, and read are communication actions, but ignore means not responding.
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Short answers:
Where does Somalena work?
What does she like about her job?
How many people does she meet every day?
Where do the guests come from?
What does she ask guests about?
What does she give guests when they arrive?
What does she show guests?
How does she speak to guests?
What does she help guests with?
What do guests sometimes need from her?
When does she often work at the front desk?
What does she answer at work?
Who does she work with when the hotel is busy?
How does she feel about her job?
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Where does Somalena work? hotel / in a hotel
What job does she have? tourism / hotel job / tourism worker
Why does she like her job? fun and active / she meets people
How many people does she meet every day? many
Where do the guests come from? different countries
What does she like to do with guests? talk to them
What does she ask guests about? country, food, life
What does she give guests when they arrive? warm welcome
What does she show guests? their room
How does she speak to guests so they understand her? slowly and clearly
What do guests sometimes need? (one example) taxi / map / help
What does she do in the morning? front desk / check-in and check-out
Who does she work with when the hotel is busy? coworkers
How does she feel about her job? happy / proud
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Rewrite the story as shown below:
My name is Somalena. I work in tourism in a hotel. I like my job because it is fun, active, and I meet many people every day. The guests come from different countries. I talk with them and ask simple questions about their country, food, and life. I learn new things every day. I welcome guests when they arrive, say hello, and help them feel comfortable. I show them their room and give important information. I speak slowly and clearly so they understand me. I help guests with small problems like a taxi or a map. In the morning, I work at the front desk, check guests in and out, answer the phone, and write messages. I also work with my friendly coworkers. We help each other when the hotel is busy. I enjoy my job and feel happy and proud.
YOU WRITE: Her name is Somalena. She works……………….
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Correct text:
Her name is Somalena. She works in tourism in a hotel. She likes her job very much because it is fun and active. Every day she meets many people. The guests come from many different countries. She likes to talk to them and asks simple questions about their country, food, and life. She learns new things every day and this makes her happy. She helps the guests at the hotel. When they arrive, she says hello and gives them a warm welcome. She shows them their room and tells them important things. She speaks slowly and clearly so they can understand her. Sometimes guests have questions. They may need a taxi, a map, or help with something small. She listens carefully and tries to help them. In the morning, she often works at the front desk. She checks guests in and out, answers the phone, and writes short messages. She also likes her coworkers and works with them as a team. She enjoys her job and feels happy and proud.
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Fill in, words below:
tourism – countries – warm – active – front desk – very much – proud – every day – alone – guests
1. What is your name? My name is Somalena.
2. Where do you work? I work in a hotel in __________.
3. Do you like your job? Yes, I like my job __________.
4. Why do you like your job? Because it is fun and __________.
5. Do you meet many people? Yes, I meet many people __________.
6. Where do the guests come from? They come from many different __________.
7. What do you do when guests arrive? I say hello and give them a __________ welcome.
8. What do you help guests with? I help them with small problems like a taxi or a map.
9. Where do you work in the morning? I work at the __________.
10. What do you do at the front desk? I check __________ in and out.
11. Do you work __________? No, I work with my coworkers.
12. How do you feel about your job? I feel happy and __________.
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1. What is your name? My name is Somalena.
2. Where do you work? I work in a hotel in tourism.
3. Do you like your job? Yes, I like my job very much.
4. Why do you like your job? Because it is fun and active.
5. Do you meet many people? Yes, I meet many people every day.
6. Where do the guests come from? They come from many different countries.
7. What do you do when guests arrive? I say hello and give them a warm welcome.
8. What do you help guests with? I help them with small problems like a taxi or a map.
9. Where do you work in the morning? I work at the front desk.
10. What do you do at the front desk? I check guests in and out.
11. Do you work alone? No, I work with my coworkers.
12. How do you feel about your job? I feel happy and proud.
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Match questions and answers:
Questions:
What does Somalena do?
Does she enjoy her job?
Why is her job interesting?
Where do the guests come from?
How does she welcome guests?
What does she help guests with?
Where does she work in the morning?
What does she do there?
Who works with her?
How do they work together?
How does she feel after work?
What is her job like?
Answers:
a. Her job is interesting and active. b. She greets them and makes them feel comfortable. c. They come from many different countries. d. She works in a hotel in tourism. e. She helps them with taxis, maps, or small problems. f. She checks guests in and out. g. Her coworkers work with her. h. She feels happy and proud. i. Because it is fun and she meets many people. j. Yes, she likes it very much. k. They help each other when the hotel is busy. l. She works at the front desk.
when Myanmar turns into a joyful splash zone of fun, tradition, and new beginnings.
The Thingyan Water Festival ( April 13 – April 16,2026) is a famous festival in Myanmar. It is the New Year festival. It is in April. The weather is very hot at this time. People like this festival very much. It is fun and important for many people.
During Thingyan, people play with water every day. They go outside and throw water on each other. They use buckets, cups, and water guns. Some people stand on the street and splash water on cars and people. Everyone laughs and smiles. Children and adults play together. It is a very happy time for all.
Water has a special meaning in this festival. It can clean bad things from the past year. People believe the water can wash away bad luck and sadness. Then they can start the New Year with a clean and happy life. This idea is very important in Thingyan.
People also do many good things. They go to the temple and pray. They give food to monks and help poor people. Many families clean their homes before the New Year. Young people show respect to old people. They pour water on their hands. It is a kind and polite action.
Food is also part of Thingyan. People make special food at home and share it with family and friends. One popular food is mont lone yay baw. It is a sweet rice ball with sugar inside. Sometimes there is a surprise inside, and it makes people laugh and smile together.
In conclusion, Thingyan is a happy and special festival in Myanmar. People have fun, play with water, and do good things. It is a time for family, friends, and a new start in life. It brings joy to everyone.
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Vocabulary:
to be soaked: to be very wet
joyful: very happy
to splash: to throw water in small drops
to throw water on people: to put water on someone using your hands or something
a bucket: a container for carrying water
a water gun: a toy that shoots water
an adult: a grown-up person
to clean: to make something not dirty
to believe: to think something is true
bad luck: bad things that happen by chance [without planning]
sadness: feeling unhappy
to pray: to talk to God or a higher power
a monk: a religious man who lives in a temple
to clean something: to make something tidy or not dirty
to show respect to people: to be kind and polite to others
to pour water on something: to let water flow onto something slowly
to be polite: to behave in a nice and respectful way
to share food: to give food to other people and eat together
a surprise: something unexpected [something you did not think would happen]
in conclusion: at the end
to bring joy: to make people happy
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Match word with definition:
Words
to pray
a bucket
joyful
to splash
by chance
a monk
to clean
bad luck
to be soaked
to share food
a surprise
to bring joy
to be polite
to throw water on people
unexpected
sadness
to believe
to pour water on something
an adult
in conclusion
Definitions
a. to let water flow onto something slowly b. very happy c. a grown-up person d. to behave in a nice and respectful way e. something you did not think would happen f. a religious man who lives in a temple g. to give food to other people and eat together h. at the end i. to make something not dirty j. when something happens without planning k. to put water on someone using your hands or something l. a container for carrying water m. to be very wet n. to talk to God or a higher power o. feeling unhappy p. to think something is true q. to throw water in small drops r. something unexpected s. bad things that happen by chance t. to make people happy
bad luck – pray – joy – festival – buckets – celebrate – fresh start – monks – weather – adults – respect – clean
Thingyan is a New Year __________ in Myanmar. It takes place in April when the __________ is very hot. People __________ it with water and fun in the streets. They throw water on each other using __________ and water guns. Children and __________ play together happily. Water is believed to clean __________ and sadness. People think it gives a __________ in life. Families __________ their homes before the New Year. They also go to the temple to __________. People give food to __________ and help poor people. Young people show __________ to older people. Thingyan is a happy festival that brings __________ to everyone.
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Correct version:
Thingyan is a New Year festival in Myanmar. It is a time when people celebrate together in April. The weather is very hot during this period. People use buckets and water to play in the streets. Both children and adults enjoy the water games. Water is believed to remove bad luck and sadness. People think it brings a fresh start in life. Families clean their homes before the New Year. They also go to the temple to pray. People give food to monks in the temple. Young people show respect to older people. Thingyan brings great joy to everyone.
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Match the questions with the answers:
Questions
What is Thingyan?
When is the festival?
What is the weather like?
What do people use for play?
What do people do in the streets?
Who joins the festival?
What does water remove?
What new thing does the festival bring?
Where do people go for prayer?
Who receives food?
What do families do at home?
What feeling is in the festival?
What do young people give to older people?
What action is done with water on people?
Answers
a. It takes place in April b. Monks get food from people c. Water is poured on others in the streets d. Both children and adults take part e. The temple is a place for worship [to show love and respect to a god or gods, often in a special place like a temple] f. Homes are made clean before New Year g. A New Year festival in Myanmar h. Bad luck and sadness disappear [to go away so that you cannot see it anymore] i. Water games happen in the streets j. Buckets and water are used for fun k. A fresh start in life comes l. The weather is very hot at that time m. They show respect to older people. n. People feel joy
Q: What is Thingyan? A: It is a New Year festival in Myanmar.
Q: When is the festival? A: It takes place in April.
Q: What is the weather like? A: The weather is very hot at that time.
Q: What do people use for play? A: Buckets and water are used for fun.
Q: What do people do in the streets? A: Water games happen in the streets.
Q: Who joins the festival? A: Both children and adults take part.
Q: What does water remove? A: Bad luck and sadness disappear.
Q: What new thing does the festival bring? A: A fresh start in life comes.
Q: Where do people go for prayer? A: The temple is a place for worship.
Q: Who receives food? A: Monks get food from people.
Q: What do families do at home? A: Homes are made clean before New Year.
Q: What feeling is in the festival? A: People feel joy.
Q: What do young people give to older people? A: Respect is shown to elders.
Q: What action is done with water on people? A: Water is poured on others in the streets.
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Final check, remember? Fill in, no word/s given:
Thingyan is a New Year __________ in Myanmar. It happens in April when the __________ is very hot. People __________ in the streets with water games. They use __________ and water guns to play together. Children and __________ take part in the festival. People believe water can clean __________ and sadness. It gives people a fresh __________ in life. Families __________ their homes before the New Year. People go to the temple to __________ They give food to __________ and help others. Young people __________ respect to older people. Thingyan is a happy festival that brings __________ to everyone.
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Full version:
Thingyan is a New Year festival in Myanmar. It happens in April when the weather is very hot. People celebrate in the streets with water games. They use buckets and water guns to play together. Children and adults take part in the festival. People believe water can clean bad luck and sadness. It gives people a fresh start in life. Families clean their homes before the New Year. People go to the temple to pray. They give food to monks and help others. Young people show respect to older people. Thingyan is a happy festival that brings joy to everyone.
When you visit Preah Dak Village, you will have a quiet and friendly experience. The village has green rice fields, palm trees, and small wooden houses. It is a good place to see real Cambodian life, away from the noisy city.
You can walk around the village and meet local people. They are kind and happy to show you how they live. You can see how they plant rice, cook Khmer food, and make things like baskets or sugar from palm trees. Sometimes, you can try these things too.
There is also a small market with fresh fruit, vegetables, and handmade things. Children often smile and wave when they see you.
Many visitors sit with a local family, drink coconut water, and talk. It is a nice way to learn about Cambodian culture.
The Preah Dak Village visit is simple and peaceful. It is perfect if you want to see life in the Cambodian countryside. —————————– For more see https://www.facebook.com/bunthoeng.thorn
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Vocabulary:
Experience – something that you do or that happens to you Example: Riding a bike for the first time is a fun experience.
Noisy – with a lot of loud sounds or noise Example: The market is very noisy in the morning.
To plant – to put a seed or small plant in the ground so it can grow Example: Farmers plant rice in the fields.
A basket – a container made of thin pieces of wood or plastic, used for carrying things Example: She carries fruit in a basket.
Vegetables – plants we eat, like carrots, onions, or tomatoes Example: I eat vegetables every day with my rice.
Handmade – made by a person, not by a machine Example: This bag is handmade. A woman made it at home.
Peaceful – very quiet and calm, with no noise or stress Example: The village is peaceful and slow.
Countryside – land outside the city, with farms, trees, and small villages Example: My grandmother lives in the countryside.
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True/false – statements based on text above:
Preah Dak Village is in the city.
The village has green rice fields and palm trees.
Visitors can ride bicycles in the village.
Local people cook Khmer food.
You can see how people make baskets and palm sugar.
The market is big and noisy.
Visitors can drink coconut water with a family.
The village is a good place to see real Cambodian life.
You can plant vegetables with the children.
The people in the village are kind and friendly.
Preah Dak Village is far from Siem Reap town.
The visit to the village is peaceful and simple.
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False – Preah Dak Village is not in the city, it is outside Siem Reap.
True – The village has green rice fields and palm trees.
False – There is no mention of bicycles being used in the village.
True – Local people cook Khmer food.
True – You can see how people make baskets and palm sugar.
False – The market is small and not mentioned as noisy.
True – Visitors can drink coconut water with a family.
True – The village is a good place to see real Cambodian life.
False – There is no mention of planting vegetables with children.
True – The people in the village are kind and friendly.
False – Preah Dak Village is not far, only 15 kilometers from Siem Reap town.
True – The visit to the village is peaceful and simple.
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10 multiple-choice questions, more than 1 answer may be correct:
Where is Preah Dak Village located? a) In Siem Reap town b) 15 kilometers from Siem Reap c) In Phnom Penh d) In a busy city
What can visitors expect to see in Preah Dak Village? a) Rice fields b) High-rise buildings c) Palm trees d) Busy markets
How do the local people in Preah Dak Village make a living? a) Planting rice b) Working in factories c) Selling food in markets d) Making crafts
What can tourists try in Preah Dak Village? a) Making baskets b) Riding bicycles c) Making palm sugar d) Cooking Khmer food
What is the atmosphere like in Preah Dak Village? a) Noisy and crowded b) Peaceful and calm c) Busy with cars d) Quiet and natural
What type of market is found in Preah Dak Village? a) A large, busy market b) A small market with handmade goods c) A market with only food d) A traditional market
What do visitors often do when they visit Preah Dak Village? a) Stay in hotels b) Sit with local families c) Ride horses d) Drink coconut water
How do local people in Preah Dak Village feel about visitors? a) They are unfriendly b) They are happy to share their life c) They are busy and don’t talk to tourists d) They prefer tourists to stay away
What kind of activities can visitors do in the village? a) Watch how rice is grown b) Visit big shopping malls c) Take photos of the village life d) Plant vegetables with local children
What makes Preah Dak Village a good place to visit? a) It is a place for adventure sports b) It shows real Cambodian village life c) It has big shopping centers d) It is close to the beach
Countryside a) A small, hand-made item b) The land outside cities, often with farms c) A drink from a tree d) A busy city
Basket a) A traditional market b) A peaceful area c) A container used for carrying things d) A type of rice
Vegetables a) A kind of fish b) A type of plant grown in fields to eat c) A tool used for planting d) A drink from a tree
Handmade a) Made by a machine b) A large busy market c) A type of tree d) Made by a person, not a machine
Market a) A place to buy and sell things b) A place to see animals c) A quiet village d) A type of tree
Palm a) A type of tree in the village b) A small item for decoration c) A drink made from fruit d) A kind of vegetable
Noisy a) A place with loud sounds b) Quiet and calm c) Something handmade d) The land outside the city
Vegetables a) Things grown in factories b) Fruit used for drinks c) Plants we eat, like carrots and tomatoes d) Handmade bags
Peaceful a) A place with lots of animals b) Full of noise c) Very quiet and calm d) Busy with people
Experience a) A feeling or event that happens to you b) A hand-made item from the village c) A kind of vegetable d) A place with a lot of noise
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1b, 2c, 3b, 4d, 5a, 6a, 7a, 8c, 9c, 10a
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Can you answer?
What is grown in the fields?
What do people make by hand?
What do you carry in a basket?
Where is Preah Dak Village?
What is around Preah Dak Village?
What do people do in the countryside?
How is Preah Dak Village?
What do villagers use to plant crops?
What is in the market?
What is the land outside the city called?
Answers to the questions:
Rice and vegetables
Handmade items
Things like fruits, vegetables, or other items
About 15 kilometers northeast of Siem Reap
Rice paddies and tropical greenery
Planting, farming, and working with crops
Peaceful and quiet
Tools and seeds for planting
Local goods, handmade items, vegetables
Countryside
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peaceful a Preah is Dak Village place.
grown fields village the Rice is in.
countryside in the every People work day.
items make skill handmade Villagers with .
The by surrounded rice village is paddies .
Preah northeast Dak Siem Reap is of.
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Preah Dak Village is a peaceful place.
Rice is grown in the village fields.
People work in the countryside every day.
Villagers make handmade items with skill.
The village is surrounded by rice paddies.
Preah Dak is northeast of Siem Reap.
The market sells handmade items and vegetables.
People plant crops and work in fields.
Visitors can experience local life and culture.
The countryside offers a calm, quiet atmosphere.
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Fill in:
Preah Dak Village is a __________ place near Siem Reap.
Rice and vegetables are __________ in the village’s fields.
Villagers make handmade items and carry them to the __________.
The village is surrounded by rice __________ and tropical greenery.
People work in the __________, planting crops and growing vegetables.
Preah Dak Village is located _________of Siem Reap town.
The countryside around Preah Dak is __________ and peaceful.
Visitors can experience local life in the village and __________.
The market in Preah Dak sells __________ items and vegetables.
The village’s peaceful __________ offers a break from the city. ————————
a) northeast b) market c) handmade d) peaceful e) atmosphere f) calm g) fields h) grown i) paddies j) countryside
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BONUS text 😉
The above text on the village experience, level C1:
A visit to Preah Dak Village offers a unique opportunity to experience traditional Cambodian life in its most authentic form. Nestled amidst lush rice fields and surrounded by palm trees, the village is a peaceful escape from the bustle of Siem Reap’s urban life.
Tourists can stroll through the village, interacting with the locals who are eager to share their customs and way of life. Visitors can observe firsthand how the villagers cultivate rice, prepare traditional Khmer dishes, and create handicrafts such as baskets or palm sugar. In many cases, tourists have the chance to participate in these activities, gaining a deeper understanding of the village’s agricultural and cultural practices.
A visit to the local market, where fresh produce and handcrafted goods are sold, provides another insight into the village’s daily rhythms. The welcoming smiles of children add to the charm of the experience.
Preah Dak Village is an ideal destination for those seeking an immersive, culturally rich experience in Cambodia’s countryside, away from the tourist crowds.
Last year, Vong was in Phnom Penh for Khmer New Year. It was in April and lasted for three days. It was a very big and happy festival, and many people were there.
Before the New Year, people cleaned their houses. They washed the floors, walls, and clothes. They wanted a clean home for the new year. Many people also bought new clothes. I saw families in markets. They smiled and looked happy. The streets were very busy and full of people.
During the festival, many people went to their hometowns. They visited their families. I saw parents, grandparents, and children together. They talked, laughed, and ate food. People were very friendly, and they were nice to me. I felt happy to meet them.
People also went to the temple every day. They prayed and gave food to monks. They lit candles and incense. The temple was quiet. I sat there and felt calm. Many people stayed there for some time and prayed.
There were many games. Children and young people played together. I saw a game called Bos Angkunh. It was simple and fun. People also danced and listened to music. They sang songs and smiled. Everyone looked very happy.
Water was part of the festival. People threw water on each other in the streets. It was fun because the weather was hot. People laughed, ran, and played with water.
Families cooked special food at home. They gave food to family and friends. They ate together and talked. The food was very good, and I tried new food.
I felt very happy to be there. It was a beautiful festival with kind people.
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Vocabulary:
kind people: people who are nice and helpful
joyful: very happy
to last for three days: to continue for three days
to clean something: to make something clean
to buy clothes: to pay money for clothes and take them
a market: a place where people buy and sell things
to be busy: to have many people or things happening
full of people: many people are in one place
a hometown: the town or city where you were born or grew up
to eat food: to put food in your mouth and swallow it
to pray: to talk to God or a holy spirit
a monk: a man who lives in a temple and prays
to throw water on each other: to splash water onto other people
special food: food made for an important day or festival
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Verbs in text, regular, irregular verbs:
Infinitive
Past simple
be
was / were
to last
lasted
to clean
cleaned
to wash
washed
to want
wanted
to buy
bought
to see
saw
to smile
smiled
to look
looked
to go
went
to visit
visited
to talk
talked
to laugh
laughed
to eat
ate
to feel
felt
to meet
met
to pray
prayed
to give
gave
to light
lit
to sit
sat
to stay
stayed
to play
played
to dance
danced
to listen
listened
to sing
sang
to throw
threw
to run
ran
to cook
cooked
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Basics in past simple:
Past Simple – Regular Verbs
Rules:
Most verbs: add -ed play → played
Verbs ending in -e: add -d live → lived
Verbs ending in consonant + y: change y to i and add -ed study → studied
Short verbs ending in vowel + consonant: double the final consonant and add -ed stop → stopped
Use: The past simple is used to talk about finished actions in the past.
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Fill in the correct form of the verb
Last year, Vong __________ (be) in Phnom Penh for Khmer New Year. The festival __________ (be) in April and __________ (last) for three days. It __________ (be) a very big and happy festival, and many people __________ (be) there.
Before the New Year, people __________ (clean) their houses. They __________ (wash) the floors, walls, and clothes. They __________ (want) a clean home for the new year. Many people also __________ (buy) new clothes. I __________ (see) families in markets. They __________ (smile) and __________ (look) happy. The streets __________ (be) very busy and full of people.
During the festival, many people __________ (go) to their hometowns. They __________ (visit) their families. I __________ (see) parents, grandparents, and children together. They __________ (talk), __________ (laugh), and __________ (eat) food. People __________ (be) very friendly, and they __________ (be) nice to me. I __________ (feel) happy to meet them.
People also __________ (go) to the temple every day. They __________ (pray) and __________ (give) food to monks. They __________ (light) candles and incense. The temple __________ (be) quiet. I __________ (sit) there and __________ (feel) calm.
There __________ (be) many games. Children and young people __________ (play) together. I __________ (see) a game called Bos Angkunh. People also __________ (dance) and __________ (listen) to music. They __________ (sing) songs and __________ (smile). Everyone __________ (look) very happy.
People __________ (throw) water on each other in the streets. It __________ (be) fun because the weather __________ (be) hot. People __________ (laugh), __________ (run), and __________ (play) with water.
Families __________ (cook) special food at home. They __________ (give) food to family and friends. They __________ (eat) together and __________ (talk). The food __________ (be) very good.
Vong __________ (feel) very happy. It __________ (be) a beautiful festival with kind people.
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Last year, Vong was in Phnom Penh for Khmer New Year. The festival was in April and lasted for three days. It was a very big and happy festival, and many people were there.
Before the New Year, people cleaned their houses. They washed the floors, walls, and clothes. They wanted a clean home for the new year. Many people also bought new clothes. I saw families in markets. They smiled and looked happy. The streets were very busy and full of people.
During the festival, many people went to their hometowns. They visited their families. I saw parents, grandparents, and children together. They talked, laughed, and ate food. People were very friendly, and they were nice to me. I felt happy to meet them.
People also went to the temple every day. They prayed and gave food to monks. They lit candles and incense. The temple was quiet. I sat there and felt calm.
There were many games. Children and young people played together. I saw a game called Bos Angkunh. People also danced and listened to music. They sang songs and smiled. Everyone looked very happy.
People threw water on each other in the streets. It was fun because the weather was hot. People laughed, ran, and played with water.
Families cooked special food at home. They gave food to family and friends. They ate together and talked. The food was very good.
Vong felt very happy. It was a beautiful festival with kind people.
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Short answers, past simple, basics:
Example Sentence
Yes
No
I learned letters.
Yes, I did.
No, I didn’t.
You read signs.
Yes, you did.
No, you didn’t.
He spoke English.
Yes, he did.
No, he didn’t.
She watched TV.
Yes, she did.
No, she didn’t.
It helped me.
Yes, it did.
No, it didn’t.
We used an app.
Yes, we did.
No, we didn’t.
You read words.
Yes, you did.
No, you didn’t.
They made mistakes.
Yes, they did.
No, they didn’t.
Questions (Past Simple)
Question
Yes
No
Did I learn letters?
Yes, I did.
No, I didn’t.
Did you read signs?
Yes, you did.
No, you didn’t.
Did he speak English?
Yes, he did.
No, he didn’t.
Did she watch TV?
Yes, she did.
No, she didn’t.
Did it help me?
Yes, it did.
No, it didn’t.
Did we use an app?
Yes, we did.
No, we didn’t.
Did you read words?
Yes, you did.
No, you didn’t.
Did they make mistakes?
Yes, they did.
No, they didn’t.
Was / Were
Question
Yes
No
Was I happy?
Yes, I was.
No, I wasn’t.
Were you happy?
Yes, you were.
No, you weren’t.
Was he happy?
Yes, he was.
No, he wasn’t.
Was she happy?
Yes, she was.
No, she wasn’t.
Was it good?
Yes, it was.
No, it wasn’t.
Were we happy?
Yes, we were.
No, we weren’t.
Were you happy?
Yes, you were.
No, you weren’t.
Were they happy?
Yes, they were.
No, they weren’t.
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Short answers:
People went to the cinema every day.
YOU WRITE: No, they didn’t.
Many people went to their hometowns.
The festival was in April.
The streets were empty and quiet.
Vong was in Phnom Penh for Khmer New Year.
People cleaned their houses before the New Year.
People studied in school during the festival.
Many people bought new clothes.
The festival lasted for ten days.
People threw water on each other in the streets.
Children and young people worked in the fields.
The festival lasted for three days.
Vong felt sad during the festival.
People went to the temple every day.
The festival was in December.
The streets were very busy and full of people.
Nobody bought new clothes.
Many people were in the city.
People cleaned their houses after the New Year.
People stayed only in Phnom Penh and did not visit families.
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True: 2,3,5,6,8,10,12,14,16,18
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Correct version:
People went to the cinema every day. – No, they didn’t.
Many people went to their hometowns. – Yes, they did.
The festival was in April. – Yes, it was.
The streets were empty and quiet. – No, they weren’t.
Vong was in Phnom Penh for Khmer New Year. – Yes, he was.
People cleaned their houses before the New Year. – Yes, they did.
People studied in school during the festival. – No, they didn’t.
Many people bought new clothes. – Yes, they did.
The festival lasted for ten days. – No, it didn’t.
People threw water on each other in the streets. – Yes, they did.
Children and young people worked in the fields. – No, they didn’t.
The festival lasted for three days. – Yes, it did.
Vong felt sad during the festival. – No, he didn’t.
People went to the temple every day. – Yes, they did.
The festival was in December. – No, it wasn’t.
The streets were very busy and full of people. – Yes, they were.
Nobody bought new clothes. – No, they didn’t.
Many people were in the city. – Yes, they were.
People cleaned their houses after the New Year. – No, they didn’t.
People stayed only in Phnom Penh and did not visit families. – No, they didn’t.
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Past simple – basics
Personal Pronoun
Verb (Past)
Object
I
ate
apples
You
ate
apples
He
ate
apples
She
ate
apples
It
ate
apples
We
ate
apples
You (plural)
ate
apples
They
ate
apples
I
played
football
You
played
football
He
played
football
She
played
football
It
played
football
We
played
football
You (plural)
played
football
They
played
football
Personal Pronoun
Verb (Past Negative)
Object
I
did not eat
apples
You
did not eat
apples
He
did not eat
apples
She
did not eat
apples
It
did not eat
apples
We
did not eat
apples
You (plural)
did not eat
apples
They
did not eat
apples
I
did not play
football
You
did not play
football
He
did not play
football
She
did not play
football
It
did not play
football
We
did not play
football
You (plural)
did not play
football
They
did not play
football
Did + Pronoun
Verb
Object
Did I
eat
apples?
Did you
eat
apples?
Did he
eat
apples?
Did she
eat
apples?
Did it
eat
apples?
Did we
eat
apples?
Did you
eat
apples?
Did they
eat
apples?
Did I
play
football?
Did you
play
football?
Did he
play
football?
Did she
play
football?
Did it
play
football?
Did we
play
football?
Did you
play
football?
Did they
play
football?
Didn’t + Pronoun
Verb
Object
Didn’t I
eat
apples?
Didn’t you
eat
apples?
Didn’t he
eat
apples?
Didn’t she
eat
apples?
Didn’t it
eat
apples?
Didn’t we
eat
apples?
Didn’t you
eat
apples?
Didn’t they
eat
apples?
Didn’t I
play
football?
Didn’t you
play
football?
Didn’t he
play
football?
Didn’t she
play
football?
Didn’t it
play
football?
Didn’t we
play
football?
Didn’t you
play
football?
Didn’t they
play
football?
Forms of ‚to be‘
Personal Pronoun
Positive
Negative
Question
I
I was happy.
I was not happy.
Was I happy?
You (singular)
You were excited.
You were not excited.
Were you excited?
He
He was at home.
He was not at home.
Was he at home?
She
She was tired.
She was not tired.
Was she tired?
It
It was cold.
It was not cold.
Was it cold?
We
We were at the party.
We were not at the party.
Were we at the party?
You (plural)
You were friends.
You were not friends.
Were you friends?
They
They were in the garden.
They were not in the garden.
Were they in the garden?
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Ten statements, correct them, as shown in 1:
Khmer New Year lasted for one day in Phnom Penh.
YOU WRITE: No, it didn’t. It lasted for three days.
People stayed in dirty houses before the New Year.
Many people bought old clothes for the festival.
The streets were empty and quiet during the festival.
Families stayed only in Phnom Penh and never visited hometowns.
People went to the cinema instead of the temple during Khmer New Year.
There were no games, dancing, or music at the festival.
Throwing sand was part of the celebrations in hot weather.
Families cooked no special food during the festival.
Vong felt sad and lonely during the festival.
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Correct version:
Khmer New Year lasted for one day in Phnom Penh. – No, it didn’t. It lasted for three days.
People stayed in dirty houses before the New Year. – No, they didn’t. They cleaned their houses before the New Year.
Many people bought old clothes for the festival. – No, they didn’t. They bought new clothes.
The streets were empty and quiet during the festival. – No, they weren’t. They were very busy and full of people.
Families stayed only in Phnom Penh and never visited hometowns. – No, they didn’t. They went to their hometowns and visited families.
People went to the cinema instead of the temple during Khmer New Year. – No, they didn’t. They went to the temple every day.
There were no games, dancing, or music at the festival. – No, there were. There were games, dancing, and music.
Throwing sand was part of the celebrations in hot weather. – No, it wasn’t. People threw water on each other.
Families cooked no special food during the festival. – No, they did. They cooked special food and shared it.
Vong felt sad and lonely during the festival. – No, he didn’t. He felt very happy.
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Vong was in Phnom Penh for Khmer New Year.
a) Vong was not in Phnom Penh for Khmer New Year. b) Was Vong in Phnom Penh for Khmer New Year? c) Wasn’t Vong in Phnom Penh for Khmer New Year?
Many people were in Phnom Penh during the festival.
The festival lasted for three days.
The festival was in April.
People cleaned their houses before the New Year.
Many people bought new clothes.
Families went to their hometowns during the festival.
People went to the temple every day.
Children and young people played games, danced, and listened to music.
People threw water on each other in the streets.
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Correct version:
2. Many people were in Phnom Penh during the festival. a) Many people were not in Phnom Penh during the festival. b) Were many people in Phnom Penh during the festival? c) Weren’t many people in Phnom Penh during the festival?
3. The festival lasted for three days. a) The festival did not last for three days. b) Did the festival last for three days? c) Didn’t the festival last for three days?
4. The festival was in April. a) The festival was not in April. b) Was the festival in April? c) Wasn’t the festival in April?
5. People cleaned their houses before the New Year. a) People did not clean their houses before the New Year. b) Did people clean their houses before the New Year? c) Didn’t people clean their houses before the New Year?
6. Many people bought new clothes. a) Many people did not buy new clothes. b) Did many people buy new clothes? c) Didn’t many people buy new clothes?
7. Families went to their hometowns during the festival. a) Families did not go to their hometowns during the festival. b) Did families go to their hometowns during the festival? c) Didn’t families go to their hometowns during the festival?
8. People went to the temple every day. a) People did not go to the temple every day. b) Did people go to the temple every day? c) Didn’t people go to the temple every day?
9. Children and young people played games, danced, and listened to music. a) Children and young people did not play games, dance, and listen to music. b) Did children and young people play games, dance, and listen to music? c) Didn’t children and young people play games, dance, and listen to music?
10. People threw water on each other in the streets. a) People did not throw water on each other in the streets. b) Did people throw water on each other in the streets? c) Didn’t people throw water on each other in the streets?
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Match questions with answers – could you answer without looking at the answers?
Questions
Where were you last year during Khmer New Year?
What festival did you join last year?
When did the festival happen last year?
How long did the festival last?
What did people do before the New Year?
What did people do in the markets?
How were the streets during the festival?
Where did many families go during the festival?
What did people do with their families?
What did people do at the temple?
How did the temple feel during the festival?
What games did children play?
What did people do with water in the streets?
What did people do at home during the festival?
Answers
A. They prayed, gave food to monks, and lit candles. B. It continued for three days with many happy moments. C. They travelled to their hometowns to meet relatives. D. It stayed very quiet and calm. E. I stayed in Phnom Penh in Cambodia with many people in the city. F. They cooked special food and shared it with family. G. They threw water on friends in the hot weather. H. They chose new clothes and paid money for them. I. They ate food, talked, and laughed together. J. They looked very busy with many people everywhere. K. They played Bos Angkunh with friends. L. They made their houses clean for the new year. M. I took part in Khmer New Year with families and friends. N. It took place in April last year in Phnom Penh.
Mobile phones are large devices used only for calling at home.
Mobile phones help people take photos.
Mobile phones are useful for maps.
Mobile phones are not useful in daily life.
People use mobile phones only once a week.
Mobile phones are small devices for calling and texting.
Using phones more helps people study better.
Mobile phones help people talk to family and friends.
Mobile phones are used only for shopping.
Many people use mobile phones every day.
Mobile phones are only used for talking face to face.
Students can search information for school and homework using phones.
Mobile phones are only useful for sleeping and resting. e
Some people use phones too much every day.
Mobile phones stop people from communicating with others.
Mobile phones are useful tools in daily life.
Students cannot use phones for homework.
Mobile phones are useful for taking photos and sharing them.
Mobile phones are used only for booking a tuktuk.
All people use mobile phones in a balanced way.
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True: 2,3,6,8,10,12,14,16,18
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Listen to the story, which words do you hear? Read words first, then listen! (Answers at end of page!)
come on – distract – devices – homestay – messages – outside – people – people – search – share – social – studies – useful – wool
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Short answers wanted, listen, provide answers:
if necessary press
What is a mobile phone?
Why do people use mobile phones?
What do mobile phones help people do with family and friends?
How do students use mobile phones for school?
What can mobile phones help people take?
Where can people use mobile phones (give one place)?
What do people send quickly with mobile phones?
What problems can mobile phones cause in school?
Why is too much phone use a problem?
What happens to sleep when people use phones too much?
What happens to study time when phones are overused?
What should people do instead of using phones all the time?
What is important for healthy phone use?
How can families stay connected?
What should students do in their free time besides using phones?
Name one good activity for health.
What makes mobile phones useful tools?
What should people avoid doing with phones?
Do mobile phones help people communicate? (yes/no + keyword)
What is better: balanced use or constant use of phones? (keyword)
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Answers:
What is a mobile phone? — device
Why do people use mobile phones? — communication
What do mobile phones help people do with family and friends? — talk
How do students use mobile phones for school? — search information
What can mobile phones help people take? — photos
Where can people use mobile phones? — anywhere
What do people send quickly with mobile phones? — messages
What problems can mobile phones cause in school? — distraction
Why is too much phone use a problem? — too much time
What happens to sleep when people use phones too much? — less sleep
What happens to study time when phones are overused? — less study
What should people do instead of using phones all the time? — breaks
What is important for healthy phone use? — balance
How can families stay connected? — phone calls
What should students do in free time besides phones? — outside activities
Name one good activity for health. — sports
What makes mobile phones useful tools? — daily life help
What should people avoid doing with phones? — overuse
Do mobile phones help people communicate? — yes
What is better: balanced use or constant use of phones? — balanced use
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Full text:
Mobile phones are very common today. Many people use them every day. They are small devices for calling and texting people at home school and outside.
2. Mobile phones help people talk to family and friends. They help send messages quickly. They also help students learn simple things. People can search easy information for school and homework. They can take photos and share them with others. Mobile phones are also useful for maps and simple games.
3. Mobile phones are useful in daily life but they also have problems. Some people use phones too much every day. They study less and sleep less. Phones can distract students in class and at home. Some people do not talk face to face anymore. This can be a problem for social life.
4. Phones can cost a lot of money. New phones are expensive and not all families can buy them easily. Some people also spend too much time on social media and games. This is not good for health or study. It can make people tired and less active.
5. People should use mobile phones in a good and simple way. They should not use phones all the time. They should take breaks every day. They should also talk to people in real life and spend time with family. They should go outside and play sports. This is good for the body and mind.
6. It is important to use phones in balance. Students can learn better when they use phones in a simple way. Families can stay connected but also spend time together without phones. People should read books, do sports, and meet friends outside more often. This helps health and happiness.
7. Mobile phones are useful tools but people must use them carefully. They help in daily life but real life is more important. People should sleep well, study well, and not use phones too long every day. They should learn when to use phones and when to stop. This makes life better, healthier, and happier for everyone.
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Mobile phones are very common today. Many people use them every day. They are small devices for calling and texting people at home school and outside.
2. Mobile phones help people talk to family and friends. They help send messages quickly. They also help students learn simple things. People can search easy information for school and homework. They can take photos and share them with others. Mobile phones are also useful for maps and simple games.
3. Mobile phones are useful in daily life but they also have problems. Some people use phones too much every day. They study less and sleep less. Phones can distract students in class and at home. Some people do not talk face to face anymore. This can be a problem for social life.
The Thai New Year, Songkran Festival, took place from 13 to 15 April 2025 in Thailand. It was an important festival for Thai people. It marked the traditional Thai New Year. People celebrated it with joy and energy. People splashed water on each other in the streets and public places. This action showed cleaning and new beginnings. It was celebrated across the country in cities and villages.
Many people traveled back to their hometowns. The streets were busy with traffic and celebrations. Music and dancing happened in many places. Tourists also joined the festival and enjoyed the fun. Shops and markets stayed open in many areas. Hotels and guesthouses were full during the festival.
Songkran showed respect for family and tradition. It brought people together in unity. Water symbolized purity and renewal in Thai culture. Communities organized events and cultural shows. People started celebrations early in the morning. Overall, Songkran was a joyful festival then that connected people and shared happiness every year in Thailand. It was one of the most important festivals in the country in 2025.
Tourists visited Thailand during Songkran. They learned about Thai culture and traditions. They took photos and joined water games. Local people welcomed visitors with smiles. The festival helped the economy and tourism. Many roads closed for safety. Police and volunteers helped control crowds. Everyone stayed careful but still enjoyed the festival together. People felt happy and celebrated with joy every day together. I had fun.
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Vocabulary:
a celebration: a happy event where people meet and enjoy something
to take place: to happen
to mark something: to show that something is important or special
joy: a very happy feeling
to splash water: to throw water on someone or something
cleaning: making something clean
to celebrate: to do something happy for a special day or event
to make merit: to do good things in Buddhism for good luck
a monk: a religious man who lives in a temple
to pray for luck: to ask for good things to happen in the future
to wear colorful clothes: to put on clothes with many bright colors
an adult: a grown-up person
to feel refreshing: to feel cool and nice
a community: a group of people living in one area
to enjoy: to like something and feel happy about it
to spend time with one’s family: to be with family and do things together
traffic: cars, buses, and other vehicles on the road
to join: to take part in something with others
to show respect for something: to act politely and honor something
purity: being clean and pure
renewal: a new start or becoming new again
an event: something that happens, often special
to be joyful: to feel very happy
to connect people: to bring people together
to share something: to give or enjoy something with others
to close for safety: to stop using a road or place to keep people safe
a volunteer: a person who helps without getting money
to control crowds: to manage many people in a safe way
to stay careful: to act in a safe and not risky way
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Verbs in text – regular, irregular verbs:
Infinitive
Past Simple
to be
was / were
to tell
told
to take place
took place
to celebrate
celebrated
to throw
threw
to show
showed
to go
went
to have
had
to come
came
to join
joined
to enjoy
enjoyed
to stay
stayed
to bring
brought
to mean
meant
to start
started
to help
helped
to visit
visited
to learn
learned
to play
played
to welcome
welcomed
to close
closed
to feel
felt
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Basics in past simple:
Past Simple – Regular Verbs
Rules:
Most verbs: add -ed play → played
Verbs ending in -e: add -d live → lived
Verbs ending in consonant + y: change y to i and add -ed study → studied
Short verbs ending in vowel + consonant: double the final consonant and add -ed stop → stopped
Use: The past simple is used to talk about finished actions in the past.
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Rewrite with correct form of verb in past simple:
Samney __________ (be) there and he __________ (tell) us about it.
The Songkran Festival __________ (be) from 13 to 15 April 2025 in Thailand. It __________ (be) the Thai New Year and an important festival. People __________ (be) happy and excited. People __________ (throw) water on each other in the streets. This __________ (show) a new start. The festival __________ (be) in cities and villages.
Many people __________ (go) to their hometowns. The streets __________ (be) busy with people and cars. There __________ (be) music and dancing. Tourists __________ (come) and __________ (join) the festival. They __________ (have) fun with water games. Shops __________ (stay) open and hotels __________ (be) full.
People __________ (show) respect to their families. The festival __________ (bring) people together. Water __________ (mean) a new start. People __________ (start) early in the morning. Tourists __________ (visit) Thailand and __________ (join) the festival. They __________ (take) photos. Local people __________ (be) friendly. Police __________ (help) people stay safe. Everyone __________ (be) happy and __________ (enjoy) the festival together.
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Correct version:
Samney was there and he told us about it.
The Songkran Festival was from 13 to 15 April 2025 in Thailand. It was the Thai New Year and an important festival. People were happy and excited. People threw water on each other in the streets. This showed a new start. The festival was in cities and villages.
Many people went to their hometowns. The streets were busy with people and cars. There was music and dancing. Tourists came and joined the festival. They had fun with water games. Shops stayed open and hotels were full.
People showed respect to their families. The festival brought people together. Water meant a new start. People started early in the morning. Tourists visited Thailand and joined the festival. They took photos. Local people were friendly. Police helped people stay safe. Everyone was happy and enjoyed the festival together.
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Short answers, past simple, basics:
Example Sentence
Yes
No
I learned letters.
Yes, I did.
No, I didn’t.
You read signs.
Yes, you did.
No, you didn’t.
He spoke English.
Yes, he did.
No, he didn’t.
She watched TV.
Yes, she did.
No, she didn’t.
It helped me.
Yes, it did.
No, it didn’t.
We used an app.
Yes, we did.
No, we didn’t.
You read words.
Yes, you did.
No, you didn’t.
They made mistakes.
Yes, they did.
No, they didn’t.
Questions (Past Simple)
Question
Yes
No
Did I learn letters?
Yes, I did.
No, I didn’t.
Did you read signs?
Yes, you did.
No, you didn’t.
Did he speak English?
Yes, he did.
No, he didn’t.
Did she watch TV?
Yes, she did.
No, she didn’t.
Did it help me?
Yes, it did.
No, it didn’t.
Did we use an app?
Yes, we did.
No, we didn’t.
Did you read words?
Yes, you did.
No, you didn’t.
Did they make mistakes?
Yes, they did.
No, they didn’t.
Was / Were
Question
Yes
No
Was I happy?
Yes, I was.
No, I wasn’t.
Were you happy?
Yes, you were.
No, you weren’t.
Was he happy?
Yes, he was.
No, he wasn’t.
Was she happy?
Yes, she was.
No, she wasn’t.
Was it good?
Yes, it was.
No, it wasn’t.
Were we happy?
Yes, we were.
No, we weren’t.
Were you happy?
Yes, you were.
No, you weren’t.
Were they happy?
Yes, they were.
No, they weren’t.
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Answer – short answers – as shown in 1:
People threw sand on each other.
YOU WRITE: No, they didn’t.
The festival was from 13 to 15 April 2025.
Police helped people stay safe.
The Songkran Festival was in Japan.
Many people went to their hometowns.
It was the Chinese New Year.
The streets were busy with people.
The festival was in Thailand.
People threw water on each other.
The festival was in cities and villages.
Samney told us about it.
The festival was only in one small town.
Tourists came to the festival.
The festival was in June 2025.
People stayed in one place and did not travel.
It was the Thai New Year.
Police helped people stay safe.
Samney told us about a sports game.
Tourists stayed away from the festival.
The streets were empty. ________________________ True: 2,3,5,7,8,9,10,11,13,16,
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People threw sand on each other. — No, they didn’t.
The festival was from 13 to 15 April 2025. — Yes, it was.
Police helped people stay safe. — Yes, they did.
The Songkran Festival was in Japan. — No, it wasn’t.
Many people went to their hometowns. — Yes, they did.
It was the Chinese New Year. — No, it wasn’t.
The streets were busy with people. — Yes, they were.
The festival was in Thailand. — Yes, it was.
People threw water on each other. — Yes, they did.
The festival was in cities and villages. — Yes, it was.
Samney told us about it. — Yes, he did.
The festival was only in one small town. — No, it wasn’t.
Tourists came to the festival. — Yes, they did.
The festival was in June 2025. — No, it wasn’t.
People stayed in one place and did not travel. — No, they didn’t.
It was the Thai New Year. — Yes, it was.
Police helped people stay safe. — Yes, they did.
Samney told us about a sports game. — No, he didn’t.
Tourists stayed away from the festival. — No, they didn’t.
The streets were empty. — No, they weren’t.
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Past simple – basics
Personal Pronoun
Verb (Past)
Object
I
ate
apples
You
ate
apples
He
ate
apples
She
ate
apples
It
ate
apples
We
ate
apples
You (plural)
ate
apples
They
ate
apples
I
played
football
You
played
football
He
played
football
She
played
football
It
played
football
We
played
football
You (plural)
played
football
They
played
football
Personal Pronoun
Verb (Past Negative)
Object
I
did not eat
apples
You
did not eat
apples
He
did not eat
apples
She
did not eat
apples
It
did not eat
apples
We
did not eat
apples
You (plural)
did not eat
apples
They
did not eat
apples
I
did not play
football
You
did not play
football
He
did not play
football
She
did not play
football
It
did not play
football
We
did not play
football
You (plural)
did not play
football
They
did not play
football
Did + Pronoun
Verb
Object
Did I
eat
apples?
Did you
eat
apples?
Did he
eat
apples?
Did she
eat
apples?
Did it
eat
apples?
Did we
eat
apples?
Did you
eat
apples?
Did they
eat
apples?
Did I
play
football?
Did you
play
football?
Did he
play
football?
Did she
play
football?
Did it
play
football?
Did we
play
football?
Did you
play
football?
Did they
play
football?
Didn’t + Pronoun
Verb
Object
Didn’t I
eat
apples?
Didn’t you
eat
apples?
Didn’t he
eat
apples?
Didn’t she
eat
apples?
Didn’t it
eat
apples?
Didn’t we
eat
apples?
Didn’t you
eat
apples?
Didn’t they
eat
apples?
Didn’t I
play
football?
Didn’t you
play
football?
Didn’t he
play
football?
Didn’t she
play
football?
Didn’t it
play
football?
Didn’t we
play
football?
Didn’t you
play
football?
Didn’t they
play
football?
Forms of ‚to be‘
Personal Pronoun
Positive
Negative
Question
I
I was happy.
I was not happy.
Was I happy?
You (singular)
You were excited.
You were not excited.
Were you excited?
He
He was at home.
He was not at home.
Was he at home?
She
She was tired.
She was not tired.
Was she tired?
It
It was cold.
It was not cold.
Was it cold?
We
We were at the party.
We were not at the party.
Were we at the party?
You (plural)
You were friends.
You were not friends.
Were you friends?
They
They were in the garden.
They were not in the garden.
Were they in the garden?
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Ten statements, correct them, as shown in 1:
The Songkran Festival happened in Japan.
YOU WRITE: No, it didn’t. The Songkran Festival happened in Thailand.
The festival took place in June 2025.
People celebrated the Chinese New Year.
Samney talked about a sports game.
People threw sand on each other.
The festival took place in one small town.
People stayed in one place and did not travel.
The streets looked empty.
Tourists played football at the festival.
Police organized concerts only.
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Correct answers:
The Songkran Festival happened in Japan. No, it didn’t. The Songkran Festival happened in Thailand.
The festival took place in June 2025. No, it didn’t. The festival took place from 13 to 15 April 2025.
People celebrated the Chinese New Year. No, they didn’t. People celebrated the Thai New Year.
Samney talked about a sports game. No, he didn’t. Samney told us about the Songkran Festival.
People threw sand on each other. No, they didn’t. People threw water on each other.
The festival took place in one small town. No, it didn’t. The festival took place in cities and villages.
People stayed in one place and did not travel. No, they didn’t. Many people went to their hometowns.
The streets looked empty. No, they didn’t. The streets were busy with people.
Tourists played football at the festival. No, they didn’t. Tourists came to the festival and joined water games.
Police organized concerts only. No, they didn’t. Police helped people stay safe.
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Rewrite as shown in 1:
The Songkran Festival happened in Vietnam.
YOU WRITE: No, it didn’t happen in Vietnam. It happened in Thailand.
The festival took place in March 2025.
People celebrated a harvest festival.
Samney told us about a wedding.
People threw flowers on each other.
The festival took place only in Bangkok city.
People traveled to other countries instead of hometowns.
The streets showed no traffic or people.
Tourists studied in classrooms during the festival.
Police organized sports competitions.
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Correct version:
1. The Songkran Festival happened in Vietnam. No, it didn’t happen in Vietnam. It happened in Thailand.
2. The festival took place in March 2025. No, it didn’t take place in March 2025. It took place from 13 to 15 April 2025.
3. People celebrated a harvest festival. No, they didn’t celebrate a harvest festival. They celebrated the Thai New Year.
4. Samney told us about a wedding. No, he didn’t tell us about a wedding. He told us about the Songkran Festival.
5. People threw flowers on each other. No, they didn’t throw flowers on each other. They threw water on each other.
6. The festival took place only in Bangkok city. No, it didn’t take place only in Bangkok city. It took place in cities and villages.
7. People traveled to other countries instead of hometowns. No, they didn’t travel to other countries. They went to their hometowns.
8. The streets showed no traffic or people. No, they didn’t show no traffic or people. The streets were busy with people.
9. Tourists studied in classrooms during the festival. No, they didn’t study in classrooms during the festival. They joined the festival.
10. Police organized sports competitions. No, they didn’t organize sports competitions. They helped people stay safe.
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Rewrite as shown:
Samney was there and he told us about it.
YOU WRITE: a) Samney was not there and he did not tell us about it. b) Was Samney there and did he tell us about it? c) Wasn’t Samney there and didn’t he tell us about it?
The Songkran Festival was from 13 to 15 April 2025 in Thailand.
It was the Thai New Year and an important festival.
People were happy and excited.
People threw water on each other in the streets.
This showed a new start.
The festival was in cities and villages.
Many people went to their hometowns.
The streets were busy with people and cars.
There was music and dancing.
Tourists came and joined the festival.
They had fun with water games.
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Correct version:
1. Samney was there and he told us about it. a) Samney was not there and he did not tell us about it. b) Was Samney there and did he tell us about it? c) Wasn’t Samney there and didn’t he tell us about it?
2. The Songkran Festival was from 13 to 15 April 2025 in Thailand. a) The Songkran Festival was not from 13 to 15 April 2025 in Thailand. b) Was the Songkran Festival from 13 to 15 April 2025 in Thailand? c) Wasn’t the Songkran Festival from 13 to 15 April 2025 in Thailand?
3. It was the Thai New Year and an important festival. a) It was not the Thai New Year and an important festival. b) Was it the Thai New Year and an important festival? c) Wasn’t it the Thai New Year and an important festival?
4. People were happy and excited. a) People were not happy and excited. b) Were people happy and excited? c) Weren’t people happy and excited?
5. People threw water on each other in the streets. a) People did not throw water on each other in the streets. b) Did people throw water on each other in the streets? c) Didn’t people throw water on each other in the streets?
6. This showed a new start. a) This did not show a new start. b) Did this show a new start? c) Didn’t this show a new start?
7. The festival was in cities and villages. a) The festival was not in cities and villages. b) Was the festival in cities and villages? c) Wasn’t the festival in cities and villages?
8. Many people went to their hometowns. a) Many people did not go to their hometowns. b) Did many people go to their hometowns? c) Didn’t many people go to their hometowns?
9. The streets were busy with people and cars. a) The streets were not busy with people and cars. b) Were the streets busy with people and cars? c) Weren’t the streets busy with people and cars?
10. There was music and dancing. a) There was not music and dancing. b) Was there music and dancing? c) Wasn’t there music and dancing?
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11. Tourists came and joined the festival. a) Tourists did not come and join the festival. b) Did tourists come and join the festival? c) Didn’t tourists come and join the festival?
12. They had fun with water games. a) They did not have fun with water games. b) Did they have fun with water games? c) Didn’t they have fun with water games?
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Matching exercise – find correct answer:
Questions
Where did Samney spend time during Songkran 2025?
When did the Songkran Festival happen in Thailand?
What did people do for the Thai New Year?
Who shared information about the festival?
How did people enjoy the festival in the streets?
Why did many people travel to their hometowns?
Where did celebrations take place in Thailand?
What did tourists experience during the festival?
Who supported safety during the festival?
What changed in the streets during Songkran?
Did Samney leave Thailand during the festival?
Did visitors avoid the festival?
Answers
A) Tourists arrived and took part in the festival. B) The streets became full of people and activity. C) Samney stayed in Thailand for Songkran. D) Police worked to keep people safe. E) People celebrated the Thai New Year with water in the streets. F) Many people returned home for family time. G) Celebrations happened in cities and villages. H) Samney shared information about the festival. I) People used water and had fun in the streets. J) The Songkran Festival took place from 13 to 15 April 2025. K) Samney remained in Thailand during Songkran. L) Tourists joined water activities and enjoyed the event.
