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  • 🥳👍🏖️Happy World Tourism Day, September 27, 2026 – tourism and green investments (text, exercises, sound files, present simple, A1)🏖️👍🥳

    Tourism is important in many countries. Every year, many people travel to other places. They stay in hotels, eat in restaurants, visit places, and buy local products. Tourism gives work to many people. But tourism can also hurt nature.

    Green investments can help. A green investment is money for things that are good for nature. Hotels can use this money to save energy. For example, a hotel can use solar panels. Solar panels make electricity from the sun. Hotels can also use LED lights. These lights use less energy.

    Water is also important. Hotels use a lot of water every day. They can use less water in bathrooms and kitchens. They can fix broken water pipes. They can also collect rainwater for plants and gardens.

    Tourism businesses can also reduce waste. Hotels and restaurants can use less plastic. They can use bottles that guests can use many times. They can separate paper, glass, and other waste. Food waste is also a problem. Restaurants can buy the right amount of food and use food carefully.

    Green investments can also help local people. Hotels can buy food from local farmers. They can buy products from local shops and small businesses. This gives local people more work and more money.

    Tourists can help too. They can save water and electricity. They can use public transport or walk when possible. They can put rubbish in the right place.

    Tourism and nature can work together. Green investments can help hotels, local people, tourists, and the environment. This can make tourism better for the future.

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    Vocabulary:

    • an investment – money you spend to make something better
    • to travel – to go to another place
    • local products – things made or grown near a place
    • to hurt nature – to do something bad to nature
    • to save energy – to use less energy
    • for example – one example is
    • solar panels – things that make electricity from the sun
    • to fix a broken pipe – to repair a pipe that does not work
    • to collect rainwater – to save water from rain
    • to reduce waste – to make less rubbish
    • to separate paper and glass – to put paper and glass in different places
    • the right amount – the amount you need
    • to use carefully – to use something in a good way and not waste it
    • rubbish – things you do not want and throw away
    • environment – the air, water, land, plants, and animals around us

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    Match the words with the definitions

    1. an investment
    2. to travel
    3. local products
    4. to hurt nature
    5. to save energy
    6. for example
    7. solar panels
    8. to fix a broken pipe
    9. to collect rainwater
    10. to reduce waste
    11. to separate paper and glass
    12. the right amount
    13. to use carefully
    14. rubbish
    15. environment


    A. to go to another place
    B. things you do not want and throw away
    C. money you spend to make something better
    D. to use less energy
    E. things made or grown near a place
    F. one example is
    G. to do something bad to nature
    H. things that make electricity from the sun
    I. to repair a pipe that does not work
    J. to save water from rain
    K. to make less rubbish
    L. to put paper and glass in different places
    M. the amount you need
    N. to use something in a good way and not waste it
    O. the air, water, land, plants, and animals around us

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

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    Match the definitions with the words

    1. money you spend to make something better
    2. to go to another place
    3. things made or grown near a place
    4. to do something bad to nature
    5. to use less energy
    6. one example is
    7. things that make electricity from the sun
    8. to repair a pipe that does not work
    9. to save water from rain
    10. to make less rubbish
    11. to put paper and glass in different places
    12. the amount you need
    13. to use something in a good way and not waste it
    14. things you do not want and throw away
    15. the air, water, land, plants, and animals around us


    A. rubbish
    B. to travel
    C. the right amount
    D. environment
    E. to save energy
    F. an investment
    G. to collect rainwater
    H. local products
    I. to reduce waste
    J. solar panels
    K. to separate paper and glass
    L. to use carefully
    M. for example
    N. to fix a broken pipe
    O. to hurt nature

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

    1. Hotels can use solar panels to make electricity.
    2. Tourism is not important in many countries.
    3. Tourists can help by saving water and electricity.
    4. Hotels use very little water every day.
    5. Green investments can help local people.
    6. Restaurants can reduce food waste by buying more food.
    7. Hotels can use less plastic.
    8. Solar panels make electricity from rain.
    9. Local farmers can sell food to hotels.
    10. Tourism does not hurt nature.
    11. Tourists should put rubbish in the wrong place.
    12. LED lights use less energy than normal lights.
    13. Green investments are only good for tourists.
    14. Hotels can collect rainwater for plants and gardens.
    15. Tourism and nature cannot work together.

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    True: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14

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    Correct answers:

    1. Hotels can use solar panels to make electricity.
    2. Tourism is not important in many countries. True is: Tourism is important in many countries.
    3. Tourists can help by saving water and electricity.
    4. Hotels use very little water every day. True is: Hotels use a lot of water every day.
    5. Green investments can help local people.
    6. Restaurants can reduce food waste by buying more food. True is: Restaurants can reduce food waste by buying the right amount of food.
    7. Hotels can use less plastic.
    8. Solar panels make electricity from rain. True is: Solar panels make electricity from the sun.
    9. Local farmers can sell food to hotels.
    10. Tourism does not hurt nature. True is: Tourism can hurt nature.
    11. Tourists should put rubbish in the wrong place. True is: Tourists can put rubbish in the right place.
    12. LED lights use less energy than normal lights.
    13. Green investments are only good for tourists. True is: Green investments can help hotels, local people, tourists, and the environment.
    14. Hotels can collect rainwater for plants and gardens.
    15. Tourism and nature cannot work together. True is: Tourism and nature can work together.

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    Match the sentence halves

    1. Tourism is important
    2. Green investments can help
    3. Hotels can use solar panels
    4. Hotels can use LED lights
    5. Hotels can use less plastic
    6. Restaurants can reduce food waste
    7. Hotels can buy food
    8. Hotels can collect rainwater
    9. Tourists can save water
    10. Tourists can use public transport
    11. Green tourism can help
    12. Tourism and nature can work


    A. from local farmers.
    B. for plants and gardens.
    C. together.
    D. in many countries.
    E. local people.
    F. to make electricity.
    G. and electricity.
    H. when possible.
    I. to use less energy.
    J. by buying the right amount of food.
    K. hotels, local people, and tourists.
    L. in many ways.

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    Answer key:
    1-D, 2-K, 3-F, 4-I, 5-L, 6-J, 7-A,
    8-B, 9-G, 10-H, 11-E, 12-C

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    Correct matches:

    1. Tourism is important in many countries.
    2. Green investments can help hotels, local people, and tourists.
    3. Hotels can use solar panels to make electricity.
    4. Hotels can use LED lights to use less energy.
    5. Hotels can use less plastic in many ways.
    6. Restaurants can reduce food waste by buying the right amount of food.
    7. Hotels can buy food from local farmers.
    8. Hotels can collect rainwater for plants and gardens.
    9. Tourists can save water and electricity.
    10. Tourists can use public transport when possible.
    11. Green tourism can help local people.
    12. Tourism and nature can work together.

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    Find the wrong word

    1. Hotels can use rain panels to make electricity.
    2. Hotels can use dark lights to save energy.
    3. Hotels can use less plastic in many places.
    4. Hotels can waste rainwater for plants and gardens.
    5. Restaurants can reduce food waste by buying the wrong amount of food.
    6. Hotels can buy food from foreign farmers.
    7. Tourists can save water and paper.
    8. Tourists can use private transport when possible.
    9. Hotels can separate paper, food, and other waste.
    10. Tourism can help nature.
    11. Solar panels make electricity from the moon.
    12. Hotels can fix broken water doors.
    13. Green investments can help only local people.
    14. Tourists can put rubbish in the wrong place.
    15. Tourism and nature can work apart.

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    Correct statements:

    1. Hotels can use rain panels to make electricity.
      Hotels can use solar panels to make electricity.
    2. Hotels can use dark lights to save energy.
      Hotels can use LED lights to save energy.
    3. Hotels can use less plastic in many places.
      Hotels can use less plastic in many ways.
    4. Hotels can waste rainwater for plants and gardens.
      Hotels can collect rainwater for plants and gardens.
    5. Restaurants can reduce food waste by buying the wrong amount of food.
      Restaurants can reduce food waste by buying the right amount of food.
    6. Hotels can buy food from foreign farmers.
      Hotels can buy food from local farmers.
    7. Tourists can save water and paper.
      Tourists can save water and electricity.
    8. Tourists can use private transport when possible.
      Tourists can use public transport when possible.
    9. Hotels can separate paper, food, and other waste.
      Hotels can separate paper, glass, and other waste.
    10. Tourism can help nature.
      Tourism can hurt nature.
    11. Solar panels make electricity from the moon.
      Solar panels make electricity from the sun.
    12. Hotels can fix broken water doors.
      Hotels can fix broken water pipes.
    13. Green investments can help only local people.
      Green investments can help many people.
    14. Tourists can put rubbish in the wrong place.
      Tourists can put rubbish in the right place.
    15. Tourism and nature can work apart.
      Tourism and nature can work together.

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    Find in the text – find the answers in the text

    1. Find a word for money you spend to make something better.
    2. Find a word for things made or grown near a place.
    3. Find two things hotels can use to save energy.
    4. Find two things hotels can do to save water.
    5. Find three things tourists can do to help nature.
    6. Find two things hotels and restaurants can use less of.
    7. Find two types of waste that hotels can separate.
    8. Find one thing hotels can buy from local farmers.
    9. Find one thing hotels can collect for plants and gardens.
    10. Find four groups that green investments can help.

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    Correct answers:

    Find four groups that green investments can help: hotels, local people, tourists, the environment

    Find a word for money you spend to make something better: an investment

    Find a word for things made or grown near a place: local products

    Find two things hotels can use to save energy: solar panels and LED lights

    Find two things hotels can do to save water: use less water and fix broken water pipes

    Find three things tourists can do to help nature: save water, save electricity, use public transport

    Find two things hotels and restaurants can use less of: water and plastic

    Find two types of waste that hotels can separate: paper and glass

    Find one thing hotels can buy from local farmers: food

    Find one thing hotels can collect for plants and gardens: rainwater

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    In text or not:

    1. Hotels can use solar panels to make electricity.
    2. Some hotels use bicycles to take guests to local places.
    3. Hotels can collect rainwater for plants and gardens.
    4. Restaurants can reduce waste by buying the right amount of food.
    5. Tourists can help nature by saving water and electricity.
    6. Green investments can give local farmers more work.
    7. Hotels can use less plastic and use bottles many times.
    8. Solar panels can make electricity from wind.
    9. Hotels can buy food from local farmers.
    10. Tourists can put rubbish in the right place.

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    Correct answer:

    1. Hotels can use solar panels to make electricity. — In the text
    2. Some hotels use bicycles to take guests to local places. — Not in the text
    3. Hotels can collect rainwater for plants and gardens. — In the text
    4. Restaurants can reduce waste by buying the right amount of food. — In the text
    5. Tourists can help nature by saving water and electricity. — In the text
    6. Green investments can give local farmers more work. — Not in the text
    7. Hotels can use less plastic and use bottles many times. — In the text
    8. Solar panels can make electricity from wind. — Not in the text
    9. Hotels can buy food from local farmers. — In the text
    10. Tourists can put rubbish in the right place. — In the text

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    Interview – match questions and answers

    1. Why is tourism important in many countries?
    2. What do hotels use to make electricity from the sun?
    3. How do hotels save energy?
    4. Why is water important for hotels?
    5. What do hotels do with broken water pipes?
    6. What do hotels collect for their plants and gardens?
    7. How do restaurants reduce food waste?
    8. Where do hotels buy food?
    9. How do tourists help nature?
    10. What do tourists do with rubbish?


    Answers

    A. They fix broken water pipes.
    B. They save water and electricity.
    C. They get food from local farmers.
    D. They put rubbish in the right place.
    E. They buy the right amount of food.
    F. It gives work to many people.
    G. They use solar panels and LED lights.
    H. They collect rainwater for their plants and gardens.
    I. Hotels need a lot of water every day.
    J. Hotels use solar panels for electricity.

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    Answer key:
    1-F, 2-J, 3-G, 4-I, 5-A, 6-H, 7-E, 8-C, 9-B, 10-D

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    Correct interview:

    Interviewer: Why is tourism important in many countries?
    Tourism worker: It gives work to many people.

    Interviewer: What do hotels use to make electricity from the sun?
    Tourism worker: Hotels use solar panels for electricity.

    Interviewer: How do hotels save energy?
    Tourism worker: They use solar panels and LED lights.

    Interviewer: Why is water important for hotels?
    Tourism worker: Hotels need a lot of water every day.

    Interviewer: What do hotels do with broken water pipes?
    Tourism worker: They fix broken water pipes.

    Interviewer: What do hotels collect for their plants and gardens?
    Tourism worker: They collect rainwater for their plants and gardens.

    Interviewer: How do hotels and restaurants reduce waste?
    Tourism worker: They use less plastic and separate waste.

    Interviewer: How do restaurants reduce food waste?
    Tourism worker: They buy the right amount of food.

    Interviewer: Where do hotels buy food?
    Tourism worker: They get food from local farmers.

    Interviewer: How do tourists help nature?
    Tourism worker: They save water and electricity.

    Interviewer: What do tourists use when possible?
    Tourism worker: They use public transport when possible.

    Interviewer: What do tourists do with rubbish?
    Tourism worker: They put rubbish in the right place.

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    Remember how babies
    learn a language:

    Babies learn a language by listening.
    They use their ears to hear sounds.
    Their brain remembers these sounds.
    Babies connect sounds with people and things.
    They listen to their parents.
    Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
    Slowly, babies learn to speak.

    So,
    LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN………………

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  • 🙈😎🥳What an awkward situation – reading comprehension(>>>U2, A2)🥳😎🙈

    The present in the wrong bag

    (by Sarah M., 12)

    Last month, it was my best friend Maya’s birthday. She loves art, so I bought her a cool set of colorful pens. I also had a bag with my old, smelly football socks for gym class. I put both bags on my desk before going to school.

    In the morning, I was in a hurry. I grabbed one bag and ran to the bus. At break time, I saw Maya in the hallway. I smiled and said, “Happy birthday! Here is your gift!”

    She opened the bag with a big smile. But inside were my dirty football socks! She looked very confused, and everyone around us started to laugh. I was so red in the face! Luckily, Maya laughed too, and I gave her the real present the next day.

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    Match the questions with the answers

    Questions

    1. Why did Sarah buy Maya some colorful pens?
    2. What did Sarah have in the other bag?
    3. Where did Sarah see Maya?
    4. What did Maya find in the bag?
    5. How did Sarah feel when everyone laughed?
    6. When did Sarah give Maya the real present?

    Answers

    A. She felt very embarrassed.
    B. She gave it to her the next day.
    C. She found some dirty football socks.
    D. She saw her in the hallway.
    E. She had old, smelly football socks for gym class.
    F. Because Maya loves art.

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    Answer key

    1–F, 2–E, 3–D, 4–C, 5–A, 6–B

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    Caught in the Act

    (by Leo K., 12)

    It was a history lesson on Friday afternoon. Our teacher, Mrs Davis, talked about ancient Egypt. I was bored, so I opened my chat app under my desk. I texted my friend Ben: “This lesson is boring! I want to go home.” I also sent a funny picture of Mrs Davis.

    Suddenly, the big screen in the classroom changed. “Leo, thank you for sharing,” Mrs Davis said with a smile.

    Oh no! My phone was connected to the big screen. Everyone saw my text and the picture. The whole class laughed, and my face turned bright red. I said sorry and quickly turned off my phone. How embarrassing!

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    Answer:

    1. What did Sarah buy for Maya’s birthday?
    2. Why did Sarah have two bags on her desk?
    3. Why was Sarah in a hurry in the morning?
    4. What happened when Maya opened the bag?
    5. How did Maya react when she saw the football socks?
    6. When did Sarah give Maya the real present?

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    Correct answers:

    What did Sarah buy for Maya’s birthday? — Sarah bought Maya a cool set of colorful pens for her birthday.

    Why did Sarah have two bags on her desk? — Sarah had one bag with Maya’s present and another bag with her old, smelly football socks.

    Why was Sarah in a hurry in the morning? — Sarah was in a hurry because she had to go to school and catch the bus.

    What happened when Maya opened the bag? — Maya found Sarah’s dirty football socks inside the bag.

    How did Sarah feel when everyone laughed? — Sarah felt very embarrassed when everyone laughed.

    When did Sarah give Maya the real present? — Sarah gave Maya the real present the next day.

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    Read:

    Discover the Ocean

    An Exhibition about Sea Life

    Learn about fish, dolphins, and the sea at the City Museum!

    Dates: October 10th – November 15th

    Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    Location: City Museum, Park Street 12

    Tickets:

    • Adults: £8
    • Children: £4

    Highlights:

    • Cool fish and sea pictures
    • Painting workshop for kids
    • Café with drinks and cakes

    More info:www.citymuseum.com

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    Answer:

    1. What is the name of the exhibition?
    2. Where is the exhibition located?
    3. On which dates can you visit the exhibition?
    4. Which days of the week is the museum open?
    5. How much is a ticket for an adult?
    6. How much does a child’s ticket cost?
    7. How much do tickets cost in total for 2 adults and 2 children?
    8. What activity can kids do in the workshop?
    9. Where can you go in the museum to get drinks and cakes?
    10. What is the museum’s website address?

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    Answers:

    1. What is the name of the exhibition? Discover the Ocean
    2. Where is the exhibition located? At the City Museum (Park Street 12).
    3. On which dates can you visit the exhibition? From October 10th to November 15th.
    4. Which days of the week is the museum open? Tuesday to Sunday.
    5. How much is a ticket for an adult? £8
    6. How much does a child’s ticket cost? £4
    7. How much do tickets cost in total for 2 adults and 2 children? £24 (£16 + £8)
    8. What activity can kids do in the workshop? Painting / Paint sea pictures.
    9. Where can you go in the museum to get drinks and cakes? To the café.
    10. What is the museum’s website address? www.citymuseum.com

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    The Future of Robots

    A Science Exhibition for Everyone

    Come to the town hall and discover the exciting world of technology!

    General Information

    • Dates: November 5th – December 1st
    • Opening hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    • Location: Town Hall, Main Street 45

    Tickets & Prices

    • Adults: £10
    • Children (under 16): £5
    • Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children): £25

    Highlights

    • Talking Robots: Meet robots that speak three languages!
    • Fun Shows: Watch small robots dance and play music.
    • Robot Workshop: Build your own mini robot and take it home.
    • Snack Bar: Buy cold drinks, sandwiches, and ice cream.

    Website:www.townhall-robotshow.com

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    Answer:

    What is the name of the exhibition?

    Where does the robot show take place?

    From when to when is the exhibition open?

    On which day of the week is the exhibition closed?

    How much is a ticket for one adult?

    How much is a ticket for a child under 16?

    How much does a Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) cost?

    What special thing can the talking robots do?

    What can you do in the Robot Workshop?

    Where can you buy food and drinks at the exhibition?

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    Correct answers:

    What is the name of the exhibition? The Future of Robots

    Where does the robot show take place? At the Town Hall (Main Street 45).

    From when to when is the exhibition open? From November 5th to December 1st.

    On which day of the week is the exhibition closed? Monday.

    How much is a ticket for one adult? £10

    How much is a ticket for a child under 16? £5

    How much does a Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) cost? £25

    What special thing can the talking robots do? They can speak three languages.

    What can you do in the Robot Workshop? Build your own mini robot and take it home.

    Where can you buy food and drinks at the exhibition? At the Snack Bar.

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    ONLINE SAFETY: DOS AND DON’TS

    Why was 13-year-old Mia so sad on Monday morning? Because her gaming account was suddenly gone! All her favorite games, points, and items were lost.

    Why did this happen? Because Mia gave her password to a boy in an online game. He said he wanted to help her win. But the boy changed the password and stole her account. Mia didn’t know the boy in real life.

    Mia was lucky because her older brother helped her contact customer support, and she got her account back. But Mia learned a big lesson!

    Many young people make mistakes on the internet. Here are some important tips for when you play games or chat online:

    • Never share your passwords with anyone, not even your friends.
    • Don’t talk to strangers online or give them your phone number.
    • Think carefully before you buy items in online games. Always ask your parents first.
    • Do not open links or files from people you don’t know. They can have viruses.
    • If someone is unkind or scary online, block them and tell a teacher or parent immediately.

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    Match the statements (1–10) with the correct questions (A–J).

    Statements

    1. Mia was sad because her gaming account was gone.
    2. She lost all her games, points, and items.
    3. Mia gave her password to a boy in an online game.
    4. The boy said he wanted to help her win the game.
    5. He changed her password and stole her account.
    6. Her older brother helped her contact customer support.
    7. You must never share your passwords with anyone.
    8. You should not talk to strangers online.
    9. Always ask your parents before you buy items in a game.
    10. If someone is scary online, block them and tell an adult.

    Questions

    • A. What should you do before buying things in online games?
    • B. Who helped Mia get her account back?
    • C. What did the boy say to Mia?
    • D. What should you avoid doing with people you don’t know online?
    • E. What was lost together with her account?
    • F. What mistake did Mia make?
    • G. What should you do if someone is unkind or scary online?
    • H. Why was Mia sad on Monday morning?
    • I. What is the most important rule about passwords?
    • J. What did the boy do after he got the password?

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    Answer Key

    1-H, 2-E, 3-F, 4-C, 5-J, 6-B, 7-I, 8-D, 9-A, 10-G

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    WordSimple meaning
    noisymaking a lot of loud sound
    easynot hard to do
    scarymaking you feel afraid
    coolvery nice or impressive
    badnot good
    dangerouscan hurt you
    excitingmaking you very happy and active
    confusinghard to understand
    boringnot interesting
    friendlykind and nice to people
    awesomevery, very good
    sillyfunny and crazy in a playful way
    too longtakes more time than you want
    fungives you a good time
    difficulthard to do or solve
    funnymaking you laugh
    greatwonderful or very good
    interestingkeeping your attention

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    Fill in, words below

    noisy | easy | scary | cool | bad | dangerous | exciting | confusing | boring | friendly | awesome | silly | too long | fun | difficult | funny | great | interesting

    1. I didn’t like the film. It was three hours long and very _______________.
    2. She is a very _______________ person. She always smiles and helps everyone.
    3. Don’t run near the busy street! It is very _______________.
    4. The math test was very _______________, so I finished it in ten minutes and got top marks.
    5. The kids had a _______________ time playing games together at the park.
    6. He told a very _______________ joke, and everyone in the classroom laughed.
    7. We watched a _______________ movie about monsters, and I couldn’t sleep all night.
    8. The instructions were so _______________ that nobody understood what to do.
    9. Wow, look at that new sports car! It looks super _______________!
    10. We waited in line for three hours to buy tickets. The wait was definitely _______________.
    11. Eating food with dirty hands is a _______________ idea because you can get sick.
    12. Rollercoasters are so _______________! I love going fast on them.
    13. I read an _______________ book about space and learned many new facts.
    14. The game was too _______________ for me, so I couldn’t pass the first level.
    15. He put his shoes on the wrong feet and put a bucket on his head—he looked so _______________!
    16. The concert was loud and _______________, but the crowd loved every minute.
    17. We had a _______________ day at the beach and enjoyed the sunshine.
    18. Winning the school competition was an _______________ feeling!

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    Answers:

    1. I didn’t like the film. It was three hours long and very boring.
    2. She is a very friendly person. She always smiles and helps everyone.
    3. Don’t run near the busy street! It is very dangerous.
    4. The math test was very easy, so I finished it in ten minutes and got top marks.
    5. The kids had a fun time playing games together at the park.
    6. He told a very funny joke, and everyone in the classroom laughed.
    7. We watched a scary movie about monsters, and I couldn’t sleep all night.
    8. The instructions were so confusing that nobody understood what to do.
    9. Wow, look at that new sports car! It looks super cool!
    10. We waited in line for three hours to buy tickets. The wait was definitely too long.
    11. Eating food with dirty hands is a bad idea because you can get sick.
    12. Rollercoasters are so exciting! I love going fast on them.
    13. I read an interesting book about space and learned many new facts.
    14. The game was too difficult for me, so I couldn’t pass the first level.
    15. He put his shoes on the wrong feet and put a bucket on his head—he looked so silly!
    16. The concert was loud and noisy, but the crowd loved every minute.
    17. We had a great day at the beach and enjoyed the sunshine.
    18. Winning the school competition was an awesome feeling!

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    Listen, then answer the questions:

    1. True or false

    1. Liam and Leo are painting a poster in the bedroom.
    2. Felix is the name of Liam’s pet dog.
    3. Leo eats meat every day.
    4. Liam’s dad gave Leo a hot dog for lunch.
    5. Leo put the sausage in his schoolbag because he wanted to eat it later.
    6. Felix pulled the sausage out of Leo’s pocket.

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    2. Complete each sentence with one word from the story.

    1. Liam and Leo are working on a _______________ in the bedroom.
    2. Felix is the name of Liam’s pet _______________.
    3. Leo hid a sausage in his jacket _______________.
    4. Leo does not eat _______________, so he did not want to eat the hot dog.
    5. Liam thinks the situation is very _______________ and tells Leo not to worry.

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    3. Read the questions and answer with Yes or No.

    1. Are Liam and Leo painting a poster in the bedroom?
    2. Is Felix a dog?
    3. Did Felix pull a sausage out of Leo’s pocket?
    4. Does Leo eat meat?
    5. Did Liam’s dad give Leo a hot dog for lunch?
    6. Is Liam angry with Leo about the secret?

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    1.Answer key – true/false

    1. True (They are working on a poster in Liam’s bedroom.)
    2. False (Felix is a cat, not a dog.)
    3. False (Leo says, „I don’t eat meat.“)
    4. True (Liam’s dad made a hot dog for Leo.)
    5. False (Leo hid it because he didn’t want to be rude or make Liam’s dad sad.)
    6. True (Felix pulled the sausage out of Leo’s jacket pocket.)

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    2.Complete each sentence:

    1. Liam and Leo are working on a poster in the bedroom.
    2. Felix is the name of Liam’s pet cat.
    3. Leo hid a sausage in his jacket pocket.
    4. Leo does not eat meat, so he did not want to eat the hot dog.
    5. Liam thinks the situation is very funny and tells Leo not to worry.

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    3. Read the questions and answer with Yes or No.

    1. Are Liam and Leo painting a poster in the bedroom? Yes
    2. Is Felix a dog? No
    3. Did Felix pull a sausage out of Leo’s pocket? Yes
    4. Does Leo eat meat? No
    5. Did Liam’s dad give Leo a hot dog for lunch? Yes
    6. Is Liam angry with Leo about the secret? No

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    The Secret in the Schoolbag

    The two boys are in Liam’s bedroom working on a poster.

    Liam: Okay, let’s paint the poster now, Leo. Hey, stop! What is my cat doing?

    Leo: Oh, that’s your cat, Felix? Hi Felix, nice cat!

    Liam: Felix, stop! Get away from Leo’s schoolbag! Wow, he really wants to get inside your bag.

    Leo: It’s okay. He is just curious.

    Liam: No, look! He is pulling something out of your pocket. Oh no, Leo! Is that a sausage on the carpet?

    Leo: (blushing) Oh no! I am so embarrassed.

    Liam: Why do you have a sausage in your jacket pocket?

    Leo: Well, I don’t eat meat, but your dad gave me a big hot dog for lunch. I didn’t want to be rude or make him sad, so I hid it in my pocket!

    Liam: (laughing) That is so funny! My dad is not angry, he just loves cooking. You can tell him next time!

    Leo: Please don’t tell him today. I feel so silly.

    Liam: Don’t worry, your secret is safe with me. But I think Felix already knows! (laughs)

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    Conjunctions

    e.g. and, but, or, because…,

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    Write a story:

    The Alarm in the Library

    Panel 1: The Kitchen Timer In the morning, Paul wanted to take his watch to school. His watch was broken, so he found an old, noisy kitchen clock on the table. „This is an easy idea!“ he thought. He strapped the big clock to his wrist. He thought he looked very cool.

    Panel 2: The Ringing Wrist At 3:00 PM, Paul was at school. Suddenly, the big clock started ringing! It was extremely loud and scary. The sound was so confusing because he forgot about the timer. „Oh no, this is a bad idea!“ Paul thought. Trying to turn off the clock was very difficult.

    Panel 3: The Library „Quiet“ Rule Paul ran into the school library to hide, but the librarian looked at him with an angry face. „Quiet!“ she whispered. His classmates thought his giant watch was funny and silly, but Paul’s face turned bright red. The loud ringing felt too long, and the whole situation was very embarrassing!

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    Past Simple: Negation and Questions

    1. The Verb „To Be“ (Was / Were)

    We use was / were for state, age, feelings, or locations in the past.

    Negation (Was not / Were not)

    • Rule: Add not after was or were.
    • Short forms:wasn’t / weren’t
    SubjectPositiveNegative
    I / He / She / Itwaswas not (wasn’t)
    You / We / Theywerewere not (weren’t)
    • Examples:
      • I wasn’t tired yesterday.
      • The test wasn’t easy.
      • They weren’t at school on Sunday.

    Questions (Was…? / Were…?)

    • Rule: Put was or werebefore the subject.
    QuestionShort Answer (Yes)Short Answer (No)
    Was he at home?Yes, he was.No, he wasn’t.
    Were you angry?Yes, I was.No, I wasn’t.
    Were they noisy?Yes, they were.No, they weren’t.

    2. All Other Verbs (Regular & Irregular)

    For all other action verbs (like go, eat, play, like), we use did for questions and did not for negation.

    Important Rule: After did or didn’t, always use the base form (infinitive) of the verb! Never use the past form here.

    Negation (Did not + Base Verb)

    • Rule: Subject + did not (didn’t) + base verb
    • Examples (Regular & Irregular):
      • I didn’t go to the park. (NOT: I didn’t went)
      • She didn’t like the boring movie.
      • We didn’t eat the scary food.
      • He didn’t buy a cool bag.

    Questions (Did + Subject + Base Verb?)

    • Rule:Did + subject + base verb …?
    QuestionShort Answer (Yes)Short Answer (No)
    Did you have fun?Yes, I did.No, I didn’t.
    Did she see the cat?Yes, she did.No, she didn’t.
    Did they do the homework?Yes, they did.No, they didn’t.

    Quick Summary Table

    TypeVerb „To Be“Action Verbs (go, play, eat…)
    NegativeI wasn’t scary. / We weren’t late.I didn’t see the funny picture.
    QuestionWas it difficult?Did you find the easy math quiz?

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    learn a language:

    Babies learn a language by listening.
    They use their ears to hear sounds.
    Their brain remembers these sounds.
    Babies connect sounds with people and things.
    They listen to their parents.
    Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
    Slowly, babies learn to speak.

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  • 👍🥰🩷🥳Back at school (present simple, past simple, reading comprehension, soundfiles, >>>U1, A1+)🥳🩷🥰👍

    Present simple or past simple?

    Present simple
    → use it for things that happen regularly or are true now.

    • I go to school every day.
    • She lives in Chiang Mai.
    • We usually eat dinner at 7.


    Past simple
    → use it for things that happened and finished in the past.

    • I went to Bali last summer.
    • She visited Bangkok yesterday.
    • We stayed there for five days.

    Easy rule:
    👉 every day / usually / often → present simple
    👉 yesterday / last week / last summer → past simple

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    Ben’s Day in Texas

    My name’s Ben. I live in Texas in the USA. I usually wake up at 7 o’clock. I get dressed and have breakfast with my family. I usually have cereal, fruit and a glass of milk. Then I brush my teeth and go to school.

    School starts at 8 o’clock. I have English, maths, science and history. I like English because we read interesting stories and learn new words. Maths is sometimes difficult, but I like science. At lunchtime, I sit with my friends and we talk about our morning. School finishes at 3 o’clock.

    After school, I go home and do my homework. I usually finish it before I meet my friends. Then we go to the park near my house. We play football, ride our bikes and talk together. Sometimes we just sit on the grass and relax.

    In the evening, I have a light meal with my family. We usually have soup, bread or a sandwich. After dinner, I watch the news on TV. My parents like to talk about the news, too. I usually go to bed at 9.30 because I am tired after a busy day.

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    True or false

    1. Ben lives in Texas in the USA.
    2. Ben gets up at eight o’clock every morning.
    3. He has cereal, fruit and milk for breakfast.
    4. Ben likes maths because it is easy.
    5. School finishes at three o’clock.
    6. Ben does his homework before he meets his friends.
    7. Ben goes to school at nine o’clock.
    8. He enjoys science at school.
    9. At lunchtime, Ben eats alone.
    10. Ben and his friends go to a park near his house after school.
    11. Ben always plays football in the park.
    12. He goes to bed at ten thirty because he is tired.

    Answer key:
    1 T | 2 F | 3 T | 4 F | 5 T | 6 T | 7 F | 8 T | 9 F | 10 T | 11 F | 12 F

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    Make the sentences negative:

    1. Ben lives in California in the USA.

      YOU WRITE:
      Ben does not live in the USA.
    2. Ben usually wakes up at 8 o’clock.
    3. He has eggs and toast for breakfast.
    4. School starts at 9 o’clock.
    5. Ben does not like English.
    6. Ben’s classes start at 9 o’clock.
    7. School finishes at 4 o’clock.
    8. Ben and his friends go to the cinema after school.
    9. Ben watches a film on TV after dinner.
    10. Ben usually goes to bed at 11 o’clock.

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    Correct negations:

    1. Ben does not live in California in the USA.
    2. Ben does not usually wake up at 8 o’clock.
    3. He does not have eggs and toast for breakfast.
    4. School does not start at 9 o’clock.
    5. Ben does not dislike English.
    6. Ben’s classes do not start at 9 o’clock.
    7. School does not finish at 4 o’clock.
    8. Ben and his friends do not go to the cinema after school.
    9. Ben does not watch a film on TV after dinner.
    10. Ben does not usually go to bed at 11 o’clock.

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    Answer in full sentences:

    1. Does Ben live in Texas or California?

      YOU WRITE:
      Ben lives in Texas.
    2. Is Ben a boy or a girl?
    3. Does Ben wake up at 7 or 8 o’clock?
    4. Does he have cereal or eggs for breakfast?
    5. Does he drink milk or juice?
    6. Does school start at 8 or 9 o’clock?
    7. Does Ben like English or history more?
    8. Is maths easy or difficult for Ben?
    9. Does school finish at 2 or 3 o’clock?
    10. Does Ben go to the park or the cinema after school?
    11. Are Ben and his friends at the park or at school after school?
    12. Are the activities at the park football and cycling or swimming and running?

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    Correct answers:

    Does Ben live in Texas or California? — Ben lives in Texas.

    Is Ben a boy or a girl? — Ben is a boy.

    Does Ben wake up at 7 or 8 o’clock? — Ben wakes up at 7 o’clock.

    Does he have cereal or eggs for breakfast? — He has cereal for breakfast.

    Does he drink milk or juice? — He drinks milk.

    Does school start at 8 or 9 o’clock? — School starts at 8 o’clock.

    Does Ben like English or history more? — Ben likes English more.

    Is maths easy or difficult for Ben? — Maths is difficult for Ben.

    Does school finish at 2 or 3 o’clock? — School finishes at 3 o’clock.

    Does Ben go to the park or the cinema after school? — Ben goes to the park after school.

    Are Ben and his friends at the park or at school after school? — Ben and his friends are at the park after school.

    Are the activities at the park football and cycling or swimming and running? — The activities at the park are football and cycling.

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    Oum’s School Day in Cambodia

    My name’s Oum. I live in a small village in Cambodia. I usually get up at 6 o’clock in the morning. I wash my face, get dressed and have breakfast with my family. Then I brush my teeth and do some chores before I go to school. I help my mother clean the house and wash the dishes.

    I go to school by bike. The road is long and dusty, especially when the weather is dry. Sometimes there are many people and cars on the road, so I ride carefully. I usually arrive at school at 7.30.

    School starts at 8 o’clock. I study English, maths, science and other subjects. I like English because I enjoy reading and learning new words. I also like talking to my friends during the breaks. School finishes in the afternoon.

    After school, I ride my bike home. When I get home, I have a little rest and then do my homework. I usually study at the table near the window.

    In the evening, I help my mother with some chores. Then we have a light supper together. After supper, I read a book for a short time. I like reading because it is quiet and relaxing. Then I brush my teeth and go to bed at about 9.30.

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    Multiple-choice questions, one answer is correct:

    1. Oum lives in:
      • a) Thailand
      • b) Cambodia
      • c) Vietnam
    2. What time does Oum get up?
      • a) 6 o’clock
      • b) 7 o’clock
      • c) 8 o’clock
    3. Who does Oum have breakfast with?
      • a) Her friends
      • b) Her teacher
      • c) Her family
    4. What does Oum do before she goes to school?
      • a) She watches TV.
      • b) She does some chores.
      • c) She plays games.
    5. Who does Oum help at home?
      • a) Her mother
      • b) Her sister
      • c) Her teacher
    6. How does Oum go to school?
      • a) By bus
      • b) By car
      • c) By bike
    7. What is the road like?
      • a) Long and dusty
      • b) Short and clean
      • c) Wide and wet
    8. What time does Oum usually arrive at school?
      • a) 7.00
      • b) 7.30
      • c) 8.30
    9. Which subject does Oum like?
      • a) English
      • b) History
      • c) Art
    10. What does Oum do after school?
    • a) She goes to the market.
    • b) She plays football.
    • c) She goes home and does her homework.
    1. What does Oum do after supper?
    • a) She reads a book.
    • b) She rides her bike.
    • c) She goes to school.
    1. What time does Oum go to bed?
    • a) About 8.30
    • b) About 9.30
    • c) About 10.30

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    Answer key:
    1. b | 2. a | 3. c | 4. b | 5. a | 6. c | 7. a | 8. b | 9. a | 10. c | 11. a | 12. b

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    Daily Routine – tasks

    1. Complete the chart with Oum’s activities.
    TimeOum’s activity
    6.00__________
    7.30__________
    8.00__________
    After school__________
    Evening__________
    9.30__________
    1. What does Oum do at 6 o’clock?
    2. What does Oum do at 7.30?
    3. What happens at 8 o’clock?
    4. What does Oum do after school?
    5. What does Oum do in the evening?
    6. What does Oum do before she goes to bed?
    7. Put these activities in the correct order:
      • ___ She does her homework.
      • ___ She gets up.
      • ___ She goes to school.
      • ___ She reads a book.
      • ___ She goes to bed.

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    Answer key:

    TimeOum’s activity
    6.00She gets up.
    7.30She arrives at school.
    8.00School starts.
    After schoolShe goes home and does her homework.
    EveningShe helps her mother, has supper and reads a book.
    9.30She goes to bed.
    1. What does Oum do at 6 o’clock?
      She gets up.
    2. What does Oum do at 7.30?
      She arrives at school.
    3. What happens at 8 o’clock?
      School starts.
    4. What does Oum do after school?
      She goes home and does her homework.
    5. What does Oum do in the evening?
      She helps her mother, has supper and reads a book.
    6. What does Oum do before she goes to bed?
      She brushes her teeth.
    7. Put these activities in the correct order:
      1. She gets up. → 2. She goes to school. → 3. She does her homework. → 4. She reads a book. → 5. She goes to bed.

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    A Visit to Angkor Wat

    Last Saturday, Dara went to Siem Reap with his family. They wanted to visit Angkor Wat. Dara was very excited because it was his first visit.

    “Are we at Angkor Wat now?” he asked.

    “Yes, look!” said his father.

    Dara looked at the temple. “Wow! It’s very big!”

    They walked through the entrance and went inside. Dara saw tall towers, old stone walls and many trees.

    “How old is this place?” he asked.

    “Angkor Wat is more than 800 years old,” his father said. “It is a very important place in Cambodia.”

    Dara looked at the walls. There were many beautiful pictures in the stone.

    “What do the pictures show?” he asked.

    “They show people, animals and stories from long ago,” his father explained.

    Then they walked up some steps.

    “Be careful,” said his mother. “The steps are very steep.”

    Dara walked slowly. When he reached the top, he looked around.

    “Look at the view!” he said. “I can see so many trees!”

    His sister pointed at the temple. “And look at those towers!”

    After the walk, the family sat under a tree and drank some water.

    “I’m tired, but I really like Angkor Wat,” said Dara.

    “Me too,” said his sister. “It is beautiful.”

    “Let’s take a few more photos before we go,” said their father.

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    Verbs, some are irregular

    InfinitivePastA1 definition
    wantwantedto wish to have or do something
    gowentto move from one place to another
    visitvisitedto go to a place for a short time
    bewas / wereto say what someone or something is
    askaskedto say something to get an answer
    looklookedto use your eyes to see something
    saysaidto speak words
    seesawto notice something with your eyes
    walkwalkedto move on your feet
    havehadto own or experience something
    showshowedto let someone see something
    explainexplainedto tell someone about something
    reachreachedto arrive at a place
    cancouldto be able to do something
    pointpointedto show something with your finger
    sitsatto be in a sitting position
    drinkdrankto take a drink into your mouth
    likelikedto enjoy something
    taketookto get or carry something

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    True or False

    1. Dara went to Siem Reap with his family.
    2. Dara had visited Angkor Wat many times before.
    3. Angkor Wat is more than 800 years old.
    4. Dara saw only small trees around the temple.
    5. Dara’s mother told him to be careful on the steps.
    6. The steps were very easy to walk up.
    7. Dara saw pictures of people, animals and old stories in the stone.
    8. The family drank some water under a tree.
    9. Dara did not like Angkor Wat.
    10. The family took a few more photos before they left.

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    Answer key:
    1. True 2. False 3. True 4. False 5. True 6.
    False 7. True 8. True 9. False 10. True

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    Number the events from 1–8 in the correct order.

    a. ___ The family sat under a tree and drank water.
    b. ___ Dara saw tall towers and old stone walls.
    c. ___ They took a few more photos before they left.
    d. ___ Dara looked at the view from the top.
    e. ___ The family went to Siem Reap.
    f. ___ They walked up some steep steps.
    g. ___ Dara was very excited about his first visit.
    h. ___ They walked through the entrance.

    _________________________

    Answer key:
    e-1, g-2, h-3, b-4, f-5, d-6, a-7, c-8

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    Find the information

    a. Name: _______

    b. Place they visited: _______

    c. Who went with Dara? _______

    d. What did they want to visit? _______

    e. How old is Angkor Wat? _______

    f. What did Dara see on the stone walls? _______

    g. What did Dara see at the top? _______

    h. What did Dara’s mother tell him? _______

    i. Where did the family sit after the walk? _______

    j. What did the family take before they left? _______

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    Answer key:
    a. Dara b. Siem Reap c. His family d. Angkor Wat e. More than 800 years old f. Pictures of people, animals and stories g. Many trees and the towers h. To be careful i. Under a tree j. Photos

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    An email

    A. Read the email

    From: kantima12@mailconnect.com
    Subject: My summer break

    Hi,

    This summer, I spent my holiday with my family in Hua Hin. We rented a small room close to the coast. Every morning, my brother and I played in the water. After we had lunch, we explored the town and bought some small gifts. At night, we had dinner together and talked about our day.

    I had a great time there!

    Bye,
    Kantima

    B. Write your answer to Kantima (70–80 words)

    Tell her about your summer break.

    Write about:

    • the place you visited
    • the people you were with
    • the number of days you were there
    • your activities during the day
    • something special you saw
    • things you liked / did not like

    Useful language:

    • I spent my holiday in …
    • I travelled there with …
    • We stayed for … days.
    • Each morning, …
    • In the afternoon, …
    • Later, …
    • I saw …
    • My favourite thing was …
    • I did not like … because …

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    Babies learn a language by listening.
    They use their ears to hear sounds.
    Their brain remembers these sounds.
    Babies connect sounds with people and things.
    They listen to their parents.
    Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
    Slowly, babies learn to speak.

    So,
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  • 🥳👍🏖️Happy World Tourism Day, September 27, 2026 – tourism for inclusive growth(text, exercises, sound files, present simple, B1)🏖️👍🥳

    Tourism can help many people. It can bring visitors to cities, towns, and villages. When tourists spend money, local people can earn money. They can work in hotels, restaurants, shops, and travel companies.

    Tourism can also create jobs for young people. A young person can work as a waiter, cook, driver, guide, or hotel worker. Older people can sell local food or handmade products. Families can also earn money from small businesses.

    Tourism should help many people, not only large hotels and companies. Local people should have chances to work and earn money. For example, a village can sell local food to visitors. Local people can also make baskets, clothes, or other products for tourists.

    Tourism can bring benefits to people in different places. People with different skills can find different jobs. A person who speaks English can work with visitors. Another person can cook local food. Someone else can grow vegetables for hotels and restaurants.

    Tourism can also help people learn new skills. Workers can learn languages, cooking, customer service, or computer skills. These skills can help them find more work in the future.

    However, tourism should be fair. Local people should have a chance to take part in tourism. They should receive a fair part of the money that visitors spend.

    Tourism for inclusive growth means that tourism should create opportunities for many people and communities.

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    Vocabulary:

    1. inclusive growth in tourism – tourism that gives many people a chance to work and earn money.
    2. a village – a small place where people live, usually smaller than a town.
    3. to spend money – to use money to buy something.
    4. a travel company – a company that helps people plan and book trips.
    5. to create jobs – to give people new work.
    6. to sell handmade products – to make and sell things made by hand.
    7. to earn money – to get money for your work.
    8. a basket – a container that you can carry things in.
    9. a benefit – something good that you get.
    10. skills – things you can do well because you have learned them.
    11. to grow vegetables – to plant and look after vegetables until they are ready to eat.
    12. customer service – helping and talking to customers.
    13. to be fair – to treat people in a right and equal way.
    14. to receive a fair part – to get a right and equal amount.
    15. to create an opportunity – to give someone a chance to do something.
    16. a community – people who live in the same place or area.

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    Match the words with the definitions

    1. inclusive growth in tourism
    2. a village
    3. to spend money
    4. a travel company
    5. to create jobs
    6. to sell handmade products
    7. to earn money
    8. a basket
    9. a benefit
    10. skills
    11. to grow vegetables
    12. customer service
    13. to be fair
    14. to receive a fair part
    15. to create an opportunity
    16. a community

    A. to get money for your work
    B. a small place where people live
    C. things you can do well because you have learned them
    D. to use money to buy something
    E. people who live in the same place or area
    F. a company that helps people plan and book trips
    G. helping and talking to customers
    H. to give people new work
    I. something good that you get
    J. to make and sell things made by hand
    K. a container that you can carry things in
    L. to plant and look after vegetables until they are ready to eat
    M. tourism that gives many people a chance to work and earn money
    N. to treat people in a right and equal way
    O. to get a right and equal amount
    P. to give someone a chance to do something

    _________________________

    Answer key:
    1–M, 2–B, 3–D, 4–F, 5–H, 6–J,
    7–A, 8–K, 9–I, 10–C, 11–L, 12–G,
    13–N, 14–O, 15–P, 16–E
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    Match the definitions 1–16 with the words A–P

    1. Tourism that gives many people a chance to work and earn money.
    2. A small place where people live.
    3. To use money to buy something.
    4. A company that helps people plan and book trips.
    5. To give people new work.
    6. To make and sell things made by hand.
    7. To get money for your work.
    8. A container that you can carry things in.
    9. Something good that you get.
    10. Things you can do well because you have learned them.
    11. To plant and look after vegetables until they are ready to eat.
    12. Helping and talking to customers.
    13. To treat people in a right and equal way.
    14. To get a right and equal amount.
    15. To give someone a chance to do something.
    16. People who live in the same place or area.

    A. a benefit
    B. to earn money
    C. a community
    D. to create jobs
    E. a basket
    F. to be fair
    G. skills
    H. a village
    I. to receive a fair part
    J. to spend money
    K. inclusive growth in tourism
    L. customer service
    M. to grow vegetables
    N. a travel company
    O. to create an opportunity
    P. to sell handmade products

    _________________________

    Answer key:
    1–K, 2–H, 3–J, 4–N, 5–D, 6–P,
    7–B, 8–E, 9–A, 10–G, 11–M, 12–L,
    13–F, 14–I, 15–O, 16–C

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    True or false

    1. Local people can earn money when tourists spend money.
    2. Tourism only creates jobs for young people.
    3. Older people can sell local food and handmade products.
    4. Only large hotels and companies should benefit from tourism.
    5. A village can sell local food to visitors.
    6. Tourism cannot help people learn new skills.
    7. A person who speaks English can work with visitors.
    8. Families can earn money from small businesses.
    9. Some people can grow vegetables for hotels and restaurants.
    10. Workers cannot learn computer skills through tourism.
    11. Tourism should give local people a chance to take part.
    12. Local people should receive all the money that tourists spend.
    13. People with different skills can find different jobs in tourism.
    14. Tourism is only for large hotels and companies.
    15. Workers can learn cooking and customer service skills.
    16. Tourism cannot create opportunities for communities.

    ____________________________

    False: 2,4,6,10,12,14,16

    ____________________________

    Correct answers:

    1. Local people can earn money when tourists spend money.
    2. Tourism only creates jobs for young people. True is: Tourism can create jobs for young and older people.
    3. Older people can sell local food and handmade products.
    4. Only large hotels and companies should benefit from tourism. True is: Tourism should help many people, not only large hotels and companies.
    5. A village can sell local food to visitors.
    6. Tourism cannot help people learn new skills. True is: Tourism can help people learn new skills.
    7. A person who speaks English can work with visitors.
    8. Families can earn money from small businesses.
    9. Some people can grow vegetables for hotels and restaurants.
    10. Workers cannot learn computer skills through tourism. True is: Workers can learn computer skills through tourism.
    11. Tourism should give local people a chance to take part.
    12. Local people should receive all the money that tourists spend. True is: Local people should receive a fair part of the money that tourists spend.
    13. People with different skills can find different jobs in tourism.
    14. Tourism is only for large hotels and companies. True is: Tourism should help many people, not only large hotels and companies.
    15. Workers can learn cooking and customer service skills.
    16. Tourism cannot create opportunities for communities. True is: Tourism can create opportunities for many people and communities.

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    Short answers:

    1. Who can earn money when tourists spend money?
    2. Where can young people work?
    3. What can older people sell?
    4. What can a village sell to visitors?
    5. Who can work with visitors?
    6. What can another person cook?
    7. What can people grow for hotels and restaurants?
    8. What language can workers learn?
    9. What computer skills can workers learn?
    10. What should local people receive from tourism?

    ________________________

    Correct answers:

    Who can earn money when tourists spend money? Local people.

    Where can young people work? In hotels, restaurants, shops, and travel companies.

    What can older people sell? Local food and handmade products.

    What can a village sell to visitors? Local food.

    Who can work with visitors? A person who speaks English.

    What can another person cook? Local food.

    What can people grow for hotels and restaurants? Vegetables.

    What language can workers learn? English.

    What computer skills can workers learn? Computer skills.

    What should local people receive from tourism? A fair part of the money.

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    Choose the correct answer

    1. Tourism can bring visitors to
      A. villages
      B. cities
      C. cities, towns, and villages
    2. A young person can work as a
      A. waiter
      B. doctor
      C. hotel manager
    3. Older people can sell
      A. cars
      B. local food
      C. computers
    4. A village can sell
      A. phones
      B. local food
      C. airplanes
    5. A person who speaks English can
      A. drive
      B. cook
      C. work with visitors
    6. People can grow vegetables for
      A. hotels
      B. airports
      C. restaurants
    7. Workers can learn
      A. languages
      B. swimming
      C. cooking
    8. Tourism should help
      A. visitors
      B. companies
      C. many people
    9. Local people should have a chance to
      A. work
      B. take part
      C. leave their villages
    10. Local people should receive
      A. money
      B. no money
      C. a fair part
    11. Tourism can create
      A. jobs
      B. shops
      C. villages
    12. Families can earn money from
      A. hotels
      B. tourism
      C. small businesses
    13. Someone else can grow
      A. food
      B. clothes
      C. vegetables
    14. Workers can learn customer
      A. skills
      B. service
      C. languages
    15. Tourism should create
      A. jobs
      B. money
      C. opportunities

    __________________________

    Answer key:
    1 C, 2 A, 3 B, 4 B, 5 C, 6 A, 7 A, 8 C,
    9 B, 10 A, 11 A, 12 C, 13 C, 14 B, 15 C

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    Complete the sentences

    1. Tourism can bring _____ to cities, towns, and villages.
    2. Local people can _____ money from tourism.
    3. A young person can work as a _____.
    4. Older people can sell local food or handmade _____.
    5. A village can sell local food to _____.
    6. A person who speaks English can work with _____.
    7. Someone else can grow _____ for hotels.
    8. Workers can learn new _____.
    9. Tourism should be _____.
    10. Local people should have a chance to take _____ in tourism.
    11. Families can earn money from small _____.
    12. People with different skills can find different _____.
    13. Workers can learn _____ skills.
    14. Local people should receive a fair part of the _____.

    —————————————-

    Correct version:

    1. Tourism can bring visitors to cities, towns, and villages.
    2. Local people can earn money from tourism.
    3. A young person can work as a waiter.
    4. Older people can sell local food or handmade products.
    5. A village can sell local food to visitors.
    6. A person who speaks English can work with visitors.
    7. Someone else can grow vegetables for hotels.
    8. Workers can learn new skills.
    9. Tourism should be fair.
    10. Local people should have a chance to take part in tourism.
    11. Families can earn money from small businesses.
    12. People with different skills can find different jobs.
    13. Workers can learn computer skills.
    14. Local people should receive a fair part of the money.

    ###################

    Match the halves

    1. Tourism can bring visitors
    2. Local people can earn
    3. A young person can work
    4. Older people can sell local food
    5. Families can earn money
    6. A village can sell local food
    7. A person who speaks English can work
    8. Workers can learn new skills
    9. People can grow vegetables
    10. Local people should receive a fair part


    A. from small businesses.
    B. with visitors.
    C. to cities, towns, and villages.
    D. for hotels and restaurants.
    E. of the money.
    F. money from tourism.
    G. to visitors.
    H. as a waiter.
    I. or handmade products.
    J. such as languages and cooking.

    __________________________

    Answer key:
    1 C, 2 F, 3 H, 4 I, 5 A, 6 G, 7 B, 8 J, 9 D, 10 E

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    6. What / Where / Who? Short answers

    1. What can tourists bring to cities, towns, and villages?
    2. Who can earn money when tourists spend money?
    3. Where can a young person work?
    4. What can older people sell?
    5. Who can work with visitors?
    6. What can people grow for hotels and restaurants?
    7. What can workers learn?
    8. Where can people find different jobs?
    9. Who should have a chance to take part in tourism?
    10. What should local people receive?

    __________________________
    Correct answers:

    1. What can tourists bring to cities, towns, and villages? Visitors.
    2. Who can earn money when tourists spend money? Local people.
    3. Where can a young person work? In a hotel.
    4. What can older people sell? Local food.
    5. Who can work with visitors? English speakers.
    6. What can people grow for hotels and restaurants? Vegetables.
    7. What can workers learn? New skills.
    8. Where can people find different jobs? In tourism.
    9. Who should have a chance to take part in tourism? Local people.
    10. What should local people receive? A fair part.

    ###################

    Interview: Tourism for inclusive growth

    Questions

    1. What does tourism bring to villages?
    2. Who earns money from tourism?
    3. Where do young people work?
    4. What do older people sell?
    5. What jobs do young people have?
    6. Who works with visitors?
    7. What do families get from small businesses?
    8. What do people grow for hotels and restaurants?
    9. What skills do workers learn?
    10. Why do local people take part in tourism?
    11. What money do local people receive?
    12. What does inclusive growth mean?

    Answers

    A. They offer local food and handmade products.

    B. It means more opportunities for people and communities.

    C. They produce vegetables for them.

    D. Local people get money from tourism.

    E. Tourism brings visitors to villages.

    F. They develop language, cooking, customer service, and computer skills.

    G. They have jobs in hotels, restaurants, and shops.

    H. They make money from small businesses.

    I. They work as waiters, cooks, drivers, and guides.

    J. English speakers help visitors.

    K. They get a fair part of the money.

    L. Tourism gives them jobs and money.

    ___________________________

    Answer key:
    1 E, 2 D, 3 G, 4 A, 5 I, 6 J, 7 H,
    8 C, 9 F, 10 L, 11 K, 12 B

    __________________________

    Full version:

    What does tourism bring to villages?
    Tourism brings visitors to villages.

    Who earns money from tourism?
    Local people get money from tourism.

    Where do young people work?
    They have jobs in hotels, restaurants, and shops.

    What do older people sell?
    They offer local food and handmade products.

    What jobs do young people have?
    They work as waiters, cooks, drivers, and guides.

    Who works with visitors?
    English speakers help visitors.

    What do families get from small businesses?
    Families make money from small businesses.

    What do people grow for hotels and restaurants?
    They produce vegetables for them.

    What skills do workers learn?
    They develop language, cooking, customer service, and computer skills.

    Why do local people take part in tourism?
    Tourism gives them jobs and money.

    What money do local people receive?
    They get a fair part of the money.

    What does inclusive growth mean?
    It means more opportunities for people and communities.

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  • 🥳👍🏖️Happy World Tourism Day, September 27, 2026 – tourism and AI(text, exercises, sound files, present simple, B1)🏖️👍🥳

    • how artificial intelligence is changing tourism

    Every year, World Tourism Day focuses on an important topic in the tourism industry. In 2026, the focus is on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. New technology is changing the way people plan their trips, book services, and travel. It is also changing the way tourism businesses work.

    AI can help travellers before, during, and after a trip. Before travelling, people can use AI tools to find destinations, compare hotels, make travel plans, and learn about local attractions. During a trip, AI can help with translation, directions, public transport, and restaurant choices. This can be especially useful when travellers visit a country where they do not speak the local language.

    Hotels, restaurants, and travel companies can also use digital technology. Hotels can use AI to answer common questions, manage bookings, and provide information about their services. Restaurants can use digital systems to manage orders and communicate with customers. Travel companies can use customer information to suggest activities and trips that match different interests.

    However, AI also creates some challenges. Information from AI is not always correct, so people should check important facts. There are also questions about personal information. Tourism companies need to protect customer data and use it responsibly.

    Another important issue is the human side of tourism. Travellers do not only want quick information and easy bookings. Many people want to meet local people, learn about local culture, and have personal experiences. A friendly hotel employee or a local guide can give advice and information based on real experience. This human contact is an important part of tourism.

    AI will probably become more common in tourism in the future. It can save time, support workers, and improve services. However, to protect data,

    ___________________

    Vocabulary:

    to improve something – to make something better

    to focus on something – to give your attention to one thing

    a topic – a thing that people talk or learn about

    digital transformation – a change from old ways to new digital ways

    to book a service – to ask for and pay for a service before you use it

    a destination – a place where you want to go

    to compare hotels – to look at two or more hotels and see how they are different

    public transport – buses, trains, and other transport that many people can use

    a choice – something that you can choose

    especially – more than other things or people

    a common question – a question that many people ask

    to provide information – to give people facts or details

    to communicate with a customer – to talk or write to a customer

    to suggest – to give an idea about what someone can do or choose

    to match interests – to be good for what someone likes

    to use something responsibly – to use something in a careful and good way

    an issue – a problem or a subject that people need to think about

    an experience – something that happens to you and that you remember

    an employee – a person who works for a company or another person

    to give advice – to tell someone what you think they should do

    to be based on experience – to come from things that you have done or seen

    to save time – to need less time to do something

    to support somebody – to help somebody

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    Match the words with the definitions

    1. to focus on something
    2. a topic
    3. digital transformation
    4. to book a service
    5. a destination
    6. to compare hotels
    7. public transport
    8. a choice
    9. especially
    10. a common question
    11. to provide information
    12. to communicate with a customer
    13. to suggest
    14. to match interests
    15. to use something responsibly
    16. an issue
    17. an experience
    18. an employee
    19. to give advice
    20. to be based on experience
    21. to save time
    22. to support somebody
    23. to improve something


    A. a person who works for a company or another person
    B. to make something better
    C. a place where you want to go
    D. something that happens to you and that you remember
    E. to give people facts or details
    F. to tell someone what you think they should do
    G. something that you can choose
    H. to give your attention to one thing
    I. to talk or write to a customer
    J. to use something in a careful and good way
    K. a question that many people ask
    L. buses, trains, and other transport that many people can use
    M. to give an idea about what someone can do or choose
    N. a thing that people talk or learn about
    O. to come from things that you have done or seen
    P. more than other things or people
    Q. to ask for and pay for a service before you use it
    R. a problem or a subject that people need to think about
    S. to help somebody
    T. to need less time to do something
    U. a change from old ways to new digital ways
    V. to be good for what someone likes
    W. to look at two or more hotels and see how they are different

    ____________________________

    Answer:
    1–H, 2–N, 3–U, 4–Q, 5–C, 6–W, 7–L, 8–G,
    9–P, 10–K, 11–E, 12–I, 13–M, 14–V, 15–J,
    16–R, 17–D, 18–A, 19–F, 20–O,
    21–T, 22–S, 23–B

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    Match the definitions with the words

    A. a person who works for a company or another person
    B. to make something better
    C. a place where you want to go
    D. something that happens to you and that you remember
    E. to give people facts or details
    F. to tell someone what you think they should do
    G. something that you can choose
    H. to give your attention to one thing
    I. to talk or write to a customer
    J. to use something in a careful and good way
    K. a question that many people ask
    L. buses, trains, and other transport that many people can use
    M. to give an idea about what someone can do or choose
    N. a thing that people talk or learn about
    O. to come from things that you have done or seen
    P. more than other things or people
    Q. to ask for and pay for a service before you use it
    R. a problem or a subject that people need to think about
    S. to help somebody
    T. to need less time to do something
    U. a change from old ways to new digital ways
    V. to be good for what someone likes
    W. to look at two or more hotels and see how they are different

    1. to suggest
    2. an employee
    3. to save time
    4. a destination
    5. to focus on something
    6. an issue
    7. to improve something
    8. a common question
    9. to use something responsibly
    10. a choice
    11. to provide information
    12. to compare hotels
    13. especially
    14. to support somebody
    15. a topic
    16. to communicate with a customer
    17. to book a service
    18. an experience
    19. digital transformation
    20. to give advice
    21. public transport
    22. to match interests
    23. to be based on experience

    ______________________________

    Answer:
    A–2, B–7, C–4, D–18, E–11, F–20, G–10,
    H–5, I–16, J–9, K–8, L–21, M–1, N–15, O–23,
    P–13, Q–17, R–6, S–14, T–3, U–19, V–22, W–12

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    True or False

    1. AI can help travellers find destinations before a trip.
    2. Public transport is only used by local people.
    3. Hotels can use AI to answer common questions.
    4. Travellers can use AI to learn about local attractions.
    5. Restaurants cannot use digital systems to manage orders.
    6. AI can help travellers when they do not speak the local language.
    7. Tourism companies can use customer information to suggest activities and trips.
    8. Information from AI is always correct.
    9. Tourism companies need to protect customer data.
    10. Travellers only want quick information and easy bookings.
    11. A local guide can give advice based on real experience.
    12. AI will probably become less common in tourism.
    13. Technology can save time and support workers.
    14. Human contact is not an important part of tourism.
    15. Technology should support people, not replace them.

    __________________________________

    False: 2,5,8,10,12,14

    __________________________________

    Correct version:

    1. AI can help travellers find destinations before a trip.
    2. Public transport is only used by local people. True is: Public transport can be used by many people.
    3. Hotels can use AI to answer common questions.
    4. Travellers can use AI to learn about local attractions.
    5. Restaurants cannot use digital systems to manage orders. True is: Restaurants can use digital systems to manage orders.
    6. AI can help travellers when they do not speak the local language.
    7. Tourism companies can use customer information to suggest activities and trips.
    8. Information from AI is always correct. True is: Information from AI is not always correct.
    9. Tourism companies need to protect customer data.
    10. Travellers only want quick information and easy bookings. True is: Travellers also want to meet local people, learn about local culture, and have personal experiences.
    11. A local guide can give advice based on real experience.
    12. AI will probably become less common in tourism. True is: AI will probably become more common in tourism.
    13. Technology can save time and support workers.
    14. Human contact is not an important part of tourism. True is: Human contact is an important part of tourism.
    15. Technology should support people, not replace them.

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    Join the sentences

    First halves

    1. AI can help travellers
    2. Travellers can use AI during a trip
    3. AI can help people with directions
    4. People can use AI to find hotels
    5. Hotels can use AI
    6. Restaurants use digital systems
    7. AI can give useful information
    8. Tourism companies use customer information
    9. Travellers want quick information
    10. Local guides meet travellers
    11. Technology can save time
    12. AI can improve services
    13. Tourism companies collect customer data
    14. People can use digital tools


    Second halves

    A. they can manage orders.
    B. they can get help with translation.
    C. to plan their trips more easily.
    D. but people should check important facts.
    E. they can suggest activities.
    F. to find destinations with it.
    G. but they also want personal experiences.
    H. they can compare hotels.
    I. to answer common questions.
    J. they can give advice.
    K. they can get help with public transport.
    L. but it should support people.
    M. and it can support workers.
    N. and they must use it responsibly.

    ____________________________

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

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    Correct version:

    1. AI can help travellers to find destinations with it.
    2. Travellers can use AI during a trip and they can get help with translation.
    3. AI can help people with directions and they can get help with public transport.
    4. People can use AI to find hotels and they can compare hotels.
    5. Hotels can use AI to answer common questions.
    6. Restaurants use digital systems and they can manage orders.
    7. AI can give useful information but people should check important facts.
    8. Tourism companies use customer information and they can suggest activities.
    9. Travellers want quick information but they also want personal experiences.
    10. Local guides meet travellers and they can give advice.
    11. Technology can save time and it can support workers.
    12. AI can improve services but it should support people.
    13. Tourism companies collect customer data and they must use it responsibly.
    14. People can use digital tools to plan their trips more easily.

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    Multiple Choice – World Tourism Day 2026: Tourism and AI

    1. What is the focus of World Tourism Day 2026?
      A) AI and digital transformation
      B) Beach tourism
      C) Hotel food
    2. What can travellers use AI for before a trip?
      A) Cooking meals
      B) Finding destinations
      C) Cleaning hotels
    3. What can AI help travellers with during a trip?
      A) Building hotels
      B) Growing food
      C) Translation
    4. Why can AI be useful for some travellers?
      A) It can make trips free.
      B) It can replace local people.
      C) It can help with languages.
    5. What can hotels use AI to do?
      A) Answer common questions
      B) Build airports
      C) Train drivers
    6. What can restaurants use digital systems for?
      A) Finding destinations
      B) Managing orders
      C) Teaching languages
    7. What can travel companies use customer information for?
      A) Closing hotels
      B) Changing languages
      C) Suggesting trips
    8. What is one problem with AI information?
      A) It is not always correct.
      B) It is always expensive.
      C) It gives no information.
    9. What should tourism companies protect?
      A) Hotel buildings
      B) Customer data
      C) Tourist buses
    10. What do many travellers want besides quick information?
      A) More computer games
      B) More online forms
      C) Personal experiences
    11. What can a friendly hotel employee provide?
      A) Personal help
      B) Free flights
      C) New technology
    12. What can a local guide give?
      A) A hotel room
      B) Advice from experience
      C) A computer program
    13. What can AI help tourism businesses do?
      A) Stop human contact
      B) Remove employees
      C) Improve services
    14. What can technology help workers do?
      A) Save time
      B) Avoid customers
      C) Stop working
    15. What should technology do in the future?
      A) Replace people
      B) Support people
      C) End tourism
    16. What is an important part of tourism?
      A) Human contact
      B) Digital advertising
      C) Online shopping
    17. What can travellers use AI to compare?
      A) Local guides
      B) Languages
      C) Hotels
    18. How should companies use customer information?
      A) Give it to everyone
      B) Ignore it
      C) Use it responsibly
    19. What will probably become more common in tourism?
      A) AI
      B) Paper maps
      C) No technology
    20. What should technology do in tourism?
      A) Replace tourism
      B) Support people
      C) Stop human contact

    _______________________

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

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    Cause and effect – match each cause (1–10) with the correct effect (A–J).

    Causes

    1. Travellers do not speak the local language.
    2. People use AI before a trip.
    3. Hotels use AI to answer common questions.
    4. Restaurants use digital systems.
    5. Travel companies use customer information.
    6. AI information is not always correct.
    7. Tourism companies collect customer data.
    8. Travellers meet local guides.
    9. Tourism businesses use technology.
    10. Technology is used to support people.

    Effects

    A. They can manage orders more easily.
    B. They can get help with translation.
    C. They can receive suggestions for activities and trips.
    D. People should check important facts.
    E. Customers can get answers to common questions.
    F. Companies must protect the information.
    G. Travellers can get advice based on real experience.
    H. Workers can save time.
    I. Technology can help people rather than replace them.
    J. People can find destinations and make travel plans.

    __________________________

    Answer:
    1–B, 2–J, 3–E, 4–A, 5–C,
    6–D, 7–F, 8–G, 9–H, 10–I

    __________________________

    Correct matches

    1. Travellers do not speak the local language. They can get help with translation.
    2. People use AI before a trip. They can find destinations and make travel plans.
    3. Hotels use AI to answer common questions. Customers can get answers to common questions.
    4. Restaurants use digital systems. They can manage orders more easily.
    5. Travel companies use customer information. They can suggest activities and trips.
    6. AI information is not always correct. People should check important facts.
    7. Tourism companies collect customer data. They must protect the information.
    8. Travellers meet local guides. They can get advice based on real experience.
    9. Tourism businesses use technology. Workers can save time.
    10. Technology is used to support people. It can help people rather than replace them.

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    Fact or opinion

    1. World Tourism Day 2026 focuses on AI and digital transformation.
    2. AI is the most exciting new technology in tourism.
    3. Travellers can use AI to find destinations and make travel plans.
    4. Every traveller should use AI when planning a trip.
    5. Hotels can use AI to answer common questions.
    6. Human contact is more valuable than digital technology.
    7. AI information is not always correct.
    8. Local guides are better than AI tools.
    9. Tourism companies need to protect customer data.
    10. Technology will make tourism much better in the future.

    _______________________

    Answer:
    1–Fact, 2–Opinion, 3–Fact, 4–Opinion, 5–Fact, 6–Opinion,
    7–Fact, 8–Opinion, 9–Fact, 10–Opinion

    ______________________

    Full version:

    1. Fact – The text says that World Tourism Day 2026 focuses on AI and digital transformation.
    2. Opinion – The text does not say that AI is the most exciting technology. “Most exciting” is a personal judgment.
    3. Fact – The text says that travellers can use AI to find destinations and make travel plans.
    4. Opinion – “Every traveller should” expresses a personal recommendation. The text does not say that everyone should use AI.
    5. Fact – The text says that hotels can use AI to answer common questions.
    6. Opinion – Saying that human contact is more valuable than digital technology is a judgment. The text only says that human contact is important.
    7. Fact – The text clearly says that information from AI is not always correct.
    8. Opinion – “Better than AI tools” is a comparison based on personal judgment. The text does not say that local guides are better.
    9. Fact – The text says that tourism companies need to protect customer data and use it responsibly.
    10. Opinion – “Much better” is a personal judgment about the future. The text says technology can improve services, but it does not say that tourism will definitely become much better.

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    Complete each sentence with information from the text.

    1. World Tourism Day 2026 focuses on _____.
    2. Before a trip, travellers can use AI to _____.
    3. During a trip, AI can help with translation, directions, and _____.
    4. AI can be useful when travellers visit a country where _____.
    5. Hotels can use AI to answer _____.
    6. Restaurants can use digital systems to manage _____.
    7. Travel companies can use customer information to suggest _____.
    8. Information from AI is not always _____.
    9. Tourism companies need to protect _____.
    10. Many travellers want to meet local people and learn about _____.
    11. A local guide can give advice based on _____.
    12. The future of tourism will depend on finding a good balance between digital tools and _____.

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    Correct answers:

    World Tourism Day 2026 focuses on AI and digital transformation.

    Before a trip, travellers can use AI to find destinations, compare hotels, make travel plans, and learn about local attractions.

    During a trip, AI can help with translation, directions, and public transport and restaurant choices.

    AI can be useful when travellers visit a country where they do not speak the local language.

    Hotels can use AI to answer common questions.

    Restaurants can use digital systems to manage orders.

    Travel companies can use customer information to suggest activities and trips.

    Information from AI is not always correct.

    Tourism companies need to protect customer data.

    Many travellers want to meet local people and learn about local culture.

    A local guide can give advice based on real experience.

    The future of tourism will depend on finding a good balance between digital tools and human contact.

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    Match the questions and answers

    Questions

    1. What is World Tourism Day 2026 about?
    2. How does AI support travellers before a trip?
    3. What happens when travellers use AI during a trip?
    4. Why is AI useful in another country?
    5. How do hotels use AI?
    6. What happens when restaurants use digital systems?
    7. How do travel companies use customer information?
    8. What problem is there with AI information?
    9. How should tourism companies handle customer data?
    10. What do many travellers want besides easy bookings?
    11. What does a local guide give travellers?
    12. What role should technology have in the future?

    Answers

    A. They suggest activities and trips for different interests.
    B. A local guide offers advice based on real experience.
    C. It is not always correct, so people should check important facts.
    D. They answer common questions, manage bookings, and give information.
    E. It should support people instead of replacing them.
    F. They get assistance with translation, directions, public transport, and restaurant choices.
    G. They want to meet local people, learn about local culture, and have personal experiences.
    H. The main theme is artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
    I. They should protect it and use it responsibly.
    J. It helps them find destinations, compare hotels, and make travel plans.
    K. They manage orders and communicate with customers.
    L. It helps visitors when they do not speak the local language.

    ________________________

    Answer:
    1–H, 2–J, 3–F, 4–L, 5–D, 6–K, 7–A,
    8–C, 9–I, 10–G, 11–B, 12–E
    ________________________

    Full dialogue:

    1. What is World Tourism Day 2026 about?
      The main theme is artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
    2. How does AI support travellers before a trip?
      It helps them find destinations, compare hotels, and make travel plans.
    3. What happens when travellers use AI during a trip?
      They get assistance with translation, directions, public transport, and restaurant choices.
    4. Why is AI useful in another country?
      It helps visitors when they do not speak the local language.
    5. How do hotels use AI?
      They answer common questions, manage bookings, and give information.
    6. What happens when restaurants use digital systems?
      They manage orders and communicate with customers.
    7. How do travel companies use customer information?
      They suggest activities and trips for different interests.
    8. What problem is there with AI information?
      It is not always correct, so people should check important facts.
    9. How should tourism companies handle customer data?
      They should protect it and use it responsibly.
    10. What do many travellers want besides easy bookings?
      They want to meet local people, learn about local culture, and have personal experiences.
    11. What does a local guide give travellers?
      A local guide offers advice based on real experience.
    12. What role should technology have in the future?
      It should support people instead of replacing them.

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  • 🥳👍🏖️Happy World Tourism Day, September 27, 2026 – tourism and community development (text, exercises, sound files, present simple, A2)🏖️👍🥳

    • how tourism can help local people and villages in South East Asia

    Tourism is important for many communities in South East Asia. Tourists bring money to local areas. They stay in hotels, eat in restaurants, buy food, and buy local products. This can help local people earn money.

    Preah Dak e.g. is a village near Siem Reap. It is a good example of a local community and tourism. Many visitors come to the area to see village life. They can meet local people and learn about Cambodian food and daily life. They can also buy things made in the village.

    Tourism can give local people new jobs. Some people can work as drivers or guides. Others can work in restaurants or small shops. People can also make and sell food and other local products. For example, Preah Dak is known for palm sugar and local food. When tourists buy these products, local families can earn money.

    Tourism can also help young people. Young people can learn English and speak with visitors. They can learn how to work in a hotel, restaurant, shop, or tour company. These skills can help them get a job in the future.

    Tourism can also help the village stay clean and look nice. Local people can work together to keep streets and public places clean. They can also show visitors their culture and traditions.

    But tourism can also cause problems. Too many visitors can make a place busy. Tourists can also leave rubbish. Local people need to keep their village clean and protect their way of life.

    Good tourism helps both visitors and local people. Tourists can enjoy new places and learn about South East Asian life. Local people can earn money and find jobs. For a community like e.g. Preah Dak, tourism can be an important part of life and work.

    ________________________

    Vocabulary:

    • community – a group of people who live in the same place
    • development – changes that make a place better
    • to earn money – to get money for your work
    • e.g. (Latin: exempli gratia)– for example
    • to sell something – to give something to someone for money
    • local products – things made in a local area
    • palm sugar – a sweet food made from the juice of palm trees
    • a visitor – a person who comes to a place for a short time
    • a tour company – a company that plans and sells trips
    • in the future – at a later time
    • to stay clean – to keep a place clean
    • to cause problems – to make problems happen
    • to leave rubbish – to put rubbish somewhere and not take it away
    • to protect one’s way of life – to keep the way people live safe
    • to enjoy – to like something and have a good time with it

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    Match the words with the definitions

    1. community
    2. development
    3. to earn money
    4. e.g.
    5. to sell something
    6. local products
    7. palm sugar
    8. a visitor
    9. a tour company
    10. in the future
    11. to stay clean
    12. to cause problems
    13. to leave rubbish
    14. to protect one’s way of life
    15. to enjoy

    A. to get money for your work
    B. things made in a local area
    C. to like something and have a good time with it
    D. a person who comes to a place for a short time
    E. to make problems happen
    F. a group of people who live in the same place
    G. for example
    H. at a later time
    I. to give something to someone for money
    J. a company that plans and sells trips
    K. to keep the way people live safe
    L. changes that make a place better
    M. a sweet food made from the juice of palm trees
    N. to keep a place clean
    O. to put rubbish somewhere and not take it away

    __________________________

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

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    Match the words with the definitions

    1. community
    2. development
    3. to earn money
    4. e.g.
    5. to sell something
    6. local products
    7. palm sugar
    8. a visitor
    9. a tour company
    10. in the future
    11. to stay clean
    12. to cause problems
    13. to leave rubbish
    14. to protect one’s way of life
    15. to enjoy

    A. to get money for your work
    B. things made in a local area
    C. to like something and have a good time with it
    D. a person who comes to a place for a short time
    E. to make problems happen
    F. a group of people who live in the same place
    G. for example
    H. at a later time
    I. to give something to someone for money
    J. a company that plans and sells trips
    K. to keep the way people live safe
    L. changes that make a place better
    M. a sweet food made from the juice of palm trees
    N. to keep a place clean
    O. to put rubbish somewhere and not take it away

    _______________________

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

    1. Tourism can help local people earn money.
    2. Local products are made only for tourists.
    3. Visitors can buy products made in the local area.
    4. A tour company can bring visitors to a community.
    5. Development means that a community stays exactly the same.
    6. Tourism can bring money to local people.
    7. Leaving rubbish can cause problems in a community.
    8. Local people can work to keep their community clean.
    9. People cannot protect their way of life when tourism grows.
    10. Visitors can enjoy a place and learn about local life.
    11. A visitor is a person who lives in a place all year.
    12. Tourism cannot help a community in the future.
    13. Tour companies can work with local communities.
    14. Tourism always causes problems for local people.
    15. Palm sugar is not a local product.

    _________________________

    False: 2,5,9,11,12,14,15

    _________________________

    Corrected version:

    1. Tourism can help local people earn money.
    2. Local products are made only for tourists. True is: Local products can be made for local people and visitors.
    3. Visitors can buy products made in the local area.
    4. A tour company can bring visitors to a community.
    5. Development means that a community stays exactly the same. True is: Development can bring changes to a community.
    6. Tourism can bring money to local people.
    7. Leaving rubbish can cause problems in a community.
    8. Local people can work to keep their community clean.
    9. People cannot protect their way of life when tourism grows. True is: People can protect their way of life when tourism grows.
    10. Visitors can enjoy a place and learn about local life.
    11. A visitor is a person who lives in a place all year. True is: A visitor comes to a place for a short time.
    12. Tourism cannot help a community in the future. True is: Tourism can help a community in the future.
    13. Tour companies can work with local communities.
    14. Tourism always causes problems for local people. True is: Tourism can cause problems for local people.
    15. Palm sugar is not a local product. True is: Palm sugar can be a local product.

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    Multiple choice – one answer only

    1. Why can tourism be useful for a community?
      A. It can bring money to local people.
      B. It can stop local people from working.
      C. It can make every visitor stay for many weeks.
    2. What can visitors buy in a local community?
      A. Only food from big companies.
      B. Local products.
      C. Only products from other countries.
    3. What is palm sugar?
      A. A type of hotel.
      B. A tour company.
      C. A local food product.
    4. What can a tour company do?
      A. Make palm sugar.
      B. Plan and sell trips.
      C. Clean all the houses in a village.
    5. Why is it important to stay clean?
      A. To help keep the community pleasant.
      B. To stop visitors from coming.
      C. To make every visitor buy a local product.
    6. What can cause problems in a community?
      A. Buying local products.
      B. Visiting local places.
      C. Leaving rubbish.
    7. What does “to earn money” mean?
      A. To spend money.
      B. To get money for your work.
      C. To give money to other people.
    8. What is a visitor?
      A. A person who comes to a place for a short time.
      B. A person who works in every local business.
      C. A person who lives in the same place all their life.
    9. What does “in the future” mean?
      A. Yesterday.
      B. Today.
      C. At a later time.
    10. Why can local products be important?
      A. They are always cheaper than other products.
      B. They can help local people earn money.
      C. They are made only for foreign visitors.
    11. What can people try to protect?
      A. Their way of life.
      B. Every tourist business.
      C. All the rubbish in their community.
    12. What does “to enjoy” mean?
      A. To cause a problem.
      B. To make a place dirty.
      C. To have a good time.
    13. What does “e.g.” mean?
      A. English grammar exercise.
      B. For example.
      C. Every good example.
    14. What can tourism bring to a local area?
      A. New money.
      B. Fewer local products.
      C. The end of all local businesses.
    15. What can local people do when tourism grows?
      A. They must leave their community.
      B. They can protect their way of life.
      C. They can never work with visitors or tour companies.

    __________________________

    Answer key:
    1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-B, 5-A, 6-C, 7-B, 8-A,
    9-C, 10-B, 11-A, 12-C, 13-B, 14-A, 15-B

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    7. Complete the table – read the text and complete the table with information from the text

    Tourism can help…Tourism can cause…
    1. __________________5. __________________
    2. __________________6. __________________
    3. __________________7. __________________
    4. __________________8. __________________

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    Answers:

    Tourism can help…Tourism can cause…
    1. local people earn money5. rubbish
    2. local communities6. problems
    3. local products7. changes in local life
    4. tour companies8. pressure on the local way of life

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    Who / What / Where / Why – short answers

    1. Who can earn money from tourism?
    2. What can visitors buy in local communities?
    3. What is one local product mentioned in the text?
    4. Who can bring visitors to a community?
    5. Where can visitors buy local products?
    6. Why can tourism be important for local people?
    7. What can local people do to keep their community clean?
    8. What can cause problems in a community?
    9. Who can work with local communities?
    10. Why is it important to protect the local way of life?
    11. What can tourism bring to a local area in the future?
    12. What can visitors enjoy when they visit a community?

    _________________________

    Answer key: 1. local people, 2. local products, 3. palm sugar, 4. a tour company, 5. in local communities, 6. it can help them earn money, 7. keep it clean, 8. rubbish, 9. tour companies, 10. to keep it safe, 11. new money, 12. local life.
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    Find the Information – ead the text and find the information. Write short answers.

    1. Find two things visitors can buy in a local community.
    2. Find one product made in the local area.
    3. Find two ways tourism can help local people.
    4. Find one company that can bring visitors to a community.
    5. Find one problem that tourism can cause.
    6. Find one thing local people can do to keep their community clean.
    7. Find one thing local people can protect.
    8. Find two people or groups who can work together in tourism.

    ____________________________

    Answer key:

    1. local products; food / palm sugar
    2. palm sugar
    3. earn money; sell local products
    4. a tour company
    5. rubbish / problems
    6. stay clean / not leave rubbish
    7. their way of life
    8. local people and tour companies

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    Choose A, B, or C to complete each sentence

    1. Tourism can help local people
      A. earn money.
      B. leave their homes.
      C. stop working.
    2. Visitors can buy
      A. only foreign products.
      B. local products.
      C. only hotel rooms.
    3. A tour company can
      A. make palm sugar.
      B. clean every village.
      C. plan and sell trips.
    4. Leaving rubbish can
      A. protect local life.
      B. cause problems.
      C. help local people earn money.
    5. Local people can try to
      A. stop all visitors.
      B. sell only foreign products.
      C. protect their way of life.
    6. Tourism can bring
      A. new money to local areas.
      B. fewer local products.
      C. problems to every community.
    7. People can help keep a community clean by
      A. leaving rubbish outside.
      B. taking rubbish away.
      C. buying more products.
    8. Visitors can enjoy a place and
      A. change local traditions.
      B. cause problems for everyone.
      C. learn about local life.
    9. Palm sugar is
      A. a local product.
      B. a tour company.
      C. a type of visitor.
    10. A visitor is someone who
      A. owns a local business.
      B. comes to a place for a short time.
      C. lives there all their life.
    11. “In the future” means
      A. yesterday.
      B. right now.
      C. at a later time.
    12. “To earn money” means
      A. to get money for your work.
      B. to spend all your money.
      C. to give money to visitors.
    13. Tourism can cause problems when people
      A. sell local products.
      B. leave rubbish.
      C. work with tour companies.
    14. Local products can help people
      A. earn money.
      B. leave their community.
      C. stop tourism.
    15. “e.g.” means
      A. every good example.
      B. English grammar exercise.
      C. for example.

    _________________________

    Answer key:
    1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-B, 5-C, 6-A, 7-B, 8-C,
    9-A, 10-B, 11-C, 12-A, 13-B, 14-A, 15-C

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    Match the sentence halves

    1. Tourism can help local people
    2. Visitors can buy
    3. A tour company can
    4. Local products can help
    5. Palm sugar is
    6. Leaving rubbish can
    7. Local people can protect
    8. Communities can try
    9. Visitors can enjoy
    10. A visitor is someone
    11. Tourism can bring
    12. People can learn about

    A. to keep their communities clean.
    B. local products from the area.
    C. who comes to a place for a short time.
    D. cause problems in a community.
    E. new money to local areas.
    F. their way of life.
    G. plan and sell trips.
    H. a local product.
    I. local life when they visit.
    J. earn money.
    K. local people earn money.
    L. a place and have a good time.

    _____________________________

    Answer key:
    1-J, 2-B, 3-G, 4-K, 5-H, 6-D, 7-F,
    8-A, 9-L, 10-C, 11-E, 12-I

    _____________________________

    Full version:

    1. Tourism can help local people earn money.
    2. Visitors can buy local products from the area.
    3. A tour company can plan and sell trips.
    4. Local products can help local people earn money.
    5. Palm sugar is a local product.
    6. Leaving rubbish can cause problems in a community.
    7. Local people can protect their way of life.
    8. Communities can try to keep their communities clean.
    9. Visitors can enjoy a place and have a good time.
    10. A visitor is someone who comes to a place for a short time.
    11. Tourism can bring new money to local areas.
    12. People can learn about local life when they visit.


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    Fill in the gaps, words below

    community – earn – visitors – local – rubbish – future –
    products – tourism – money – area –
    clean – protect – company –
    life – important

    1. __________ can help people in Cambodia.
    2. Local people can __________ money from tourism.
    3. __________ can buy things made in the area.
    4. Palm sugar is a __________ product.
    5. People can sell local __________ to visitors.
    6. Leaving __________ can cause problems.
    7. Tourism can help communities in the __________.
    8. A __________ is a group of people who live in the same place.
    9. Tourism can bring __________ to local areas.
    10. People should keep their community __________.
    11. Local people can __________ their way of life.
    12. A tour __________ can bring visitors to a community.
    13. Visitors can learn about local __________.
    14. Tourism is __________ for many communities in Cambodia.
    15. A local __________ can sell food to visitors.

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    Correct version:

    Tourism can help people in Cambodia.

    Local people can earn money from tourism.

    Visitors can buy things made in the area.

    Palm sugar is a local product.

    People can sell local products to visitors.

    Leaving rubbish can cause problems.

    Tourism can help communities in the future.

    A community is a group of people who live in the same place.

    Tourism can bring money to local areas.

    People should keep their community clean.

    Local people can protect their way of life.

    A tour company can bring visitors to a community.

    Visitors can learn about local life.

    Tourism is important for many communities in Cambodia.

    A local area can sell food to visitors.

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    Find the word that does not belong in each group

    1. rubbish – palm sugar – local products – local food
    2. visitor – tourist – guest – tour company
    3. earn – rubbish – sell – buy
    4. community – hotel room – village – local area
    5. protect – rubbish – enjoy – learn
    6. palm sugar – tourism – visitor – tourist
    7. clean – protect – community – enjoy
    8. local – rubbish – future – important
    9. sell – buy – visitor – earn
    10. community – village – tour company – area

    ___________________________

    Answers:

    1. rubbish – the other words are products or food.
    2. tour company – the other words are people who visit a place.
    3. rubbish – the other words are actions related to money.
    4. hotel room – the other words are places or local areas.
    5. rubbish – the other words are actions.
    6. palm sugar – the other words are connected with tourism and visitors.
    7. community – the other words are actions.
    8. rubbish – the other words are words about a place, time, or description.
    9. visitor – the other words are actions related to buying, selling, or money.
    10. tour company – the other words are places or areas.

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    Interview: match quuestion and answer

    Questions

    1. Why is tourism important for local communities?
    2. What can visitors buy?
    3. Who can bring visitors to a community?
    4. How can local people earn money from tourism?
    5. What problems can tourism cause?
    6. How can people keep their community clean?
    7. What should people do when tourism grows?
    8. What can visitors learn?
    9. Can tourism help communities in the future?
    10. What is one local product?

    Answers

    A. They can learn about local people, food, work, and daily life.
    B. Palm sugar is one local product.
    C. They can sell food, drinks, and local products to visitors.
    D. Yes, it can bring more visitors and more money to local areas.
    E. Tour companies can take visitors to villages and other local areas.
    F. Rubbish can be a problem.
    G. They can put rubbish in the right place and take care of their local area.
    H. They can get local food and products.
    I. People should protect their way of life and keep important local traditions.
    J. Tourism brings money to local areas and gives people chances to earn money.

    __________________________

    Answer key:
    1-J, 2-H, 3-E, 4-C, 5-F, 6-G, 7-I, 8-A, 9-D, 10-B
    __________________________

    Correct version:

    Interviewer: Why is tourism important for local communities?

    Local worker: It brings money to local areas and gives people chances to earn money.

    Interviewer: What can visitors buy?

    Local worker: They can get local food and products. Palm sugar is one example.

    Interviewer: Who can bring visitors to a community?

    Local worker: Tour companies can take visitors to villages and other local areas.

    Interviewer: How can local people earn money from tourism?

    Local worker: They can sell food, drinks, and local products to visitors.

    Interviewer: What problems can tourism cause?

    Local worker: Rubbish can be a problem. Some visitors may leave rubbish in public places.

    Interviewer: How can people keep their community clean?

    Local worker: They can put rubbish in the right place and take care of their local area.

    Interviewer: What should people do when tourism grows?

    Local worker: They should protect their way of life and keep important local traditions.

    Interviewer: What can visitors learn?

    Local worker: They can learn about local people, food, work, and daily life.

    Interviewer: Can tourism help communities in the future?

    Local worker: Yes. It can bring more visitors and more money to local areas.

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    Babies learn a language by listening.
    They use their ears to hear sounds.
    Their brain remembers these sounds.
    Babies connect sounds with people and things.
    They listen to their parents.
    Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
    Slowly, babies learn to speak.

    So,
    LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN………………

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  • 👍🥰🥳Working as a team (reading comprehension, exercises, sound files, A2)🥳🥰👍

    • how people can help each other at work

    Working as a team is very important in many jobs. People often work with other people every day. They need to talk to each other, help each other, and do their work together. A good team can make work easier and better.

    Every person is different. People have different skills and can do different things well. One person may be good at talking to guests. Another person may be good at working with numbers. Someone else may be good at cooking or cleaning. When people work together, they can use their different skills.

    Teamwork also helps people share the work. A big job can be difficult for one person. In a team, people can divide the work. Each person can do one part of the job. This means that nobody has to do everything alone. It can also make the work less stressful.

    People can also solve problems together. Sometimes a problem is difficult. Team members can talk about the problem and give ideas. One person may have a good idea. Another person may have a different idea. Together, they can find a way to solve the problem.

    Working in a team is also a good way to learn. Team members can help each other. They can show other people how to do a job. They can also learn from the mistakes of other team members. In this way, everyone can get better at their work.

    A good team can also build trust and friendship. When people help each other, they feel that they are part of the team. They can talk about problems and ask for help. They can also say thank you when someone helps them.

    Finally, teamwork can give people more motivation. When work is difficult, team members can encourage each other. They can say, “You can do it!” or “Let’s do it together!”

    In conclusion, teamwork is useful because people can share work, solve problems, learn, help each other, and stay motivated. A good team works together and helps everyone do their best.

    _______________________

    Vocabulary:

    • skills – things you can do well
    • to clean – to make something not dirty
    • to share the work – to do the work together
    • to divide the work – to give different jobs to different people
    • stressful – making you feel worried or tired
    • to solve problems – to find an answer to a problem
    • a mistake – something you do wrong
    • to build trust – to make people believe in and feel safe with each other
    • finally – at the end
    • motivation – the feeling that makes you want to do something
    • to encourage each other – to give each other help and confidence
    • in conclusion – at the end of what you are saying or writing
    • to stay motivated – to keep wanting to do something

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    Match the words with the definitions

    1. skills
    2. to clean
    3. to share the work
    4. to divide the work
    5. stressful
    6. to solve problems
    7. a mistake
    8. to build trust
    9. finally
    10. motivation
    11. to encourage each other
    12. in conclusion
    13. to stay motivated

    A. to give different jobs to different people
    B. something you do wrong
    C. at the end
    D. things you can do well
    E. to keep wanting to do something
    F. to make something not dirty
    G. to find an answer to a problem
    H. making you feel worried or tired
    I. to give each other help and confidence
    J. to make people believe in and feel safe with each other
    K. the feeling that makes you want to do something
    L. at the end of what you are saying or writing
    M. to do the work together

    __________________________

    Answer:
    1-D, 2-F, 3-M, 4-A, 5-H, 6-G, 7-B,
    8-J, 9-C, 10-K, 11-I, 12-L, 13-E
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    Match the words with the definitions

    1. skills
    2. to clean
    3. to share the work
    4. to divide the work
    5. stressful
    6. to solve problems
    7. a mistake
    8. to build trust
    9. finally
    10. motivation
    11. to encourage each other
    12. in conclusion
    13. to stay motivated

    A. to give different jobs to different people
    B. something you do wrong
    C. at the end
    D. things you can do well
    E. to keep wanting to do something
    F. to make something not dirty
    G. to find an answer to a problem
    H. making you feel worried or tired
    I. to give each other help and confidence
    J. to make people believe in and feel safe with each other
    K. the feeling that makes you want to do something
    L. at the end of what you are saying or writing
    M. to do the work together

    ____________________________

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

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    True or false

    1. Team members can learn from each other.
    2. Teamwork means one person does all the work.
    3. Different people can have different skills.
    4. A team should never talk about problems.
    5. People can share a big job in a team.
    6. Team members can help each other.
    7. All team members must have the same skills.
    8. Working together can help people build trust.
    9. Teamwork always makes work more difficult.
    10. Team members can give each other new ideas.
    11. People cannot learn from other team members.
    12. Sharing the work can make a job easier.
    13. Team members should never ask for help.
    14. Good teamwork can help people stay motivated.
    15. One person should always do every job.

    _______________________________

    Answer:
    1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-T, 7-F, 8-T,
    9-F, 10-T, 11-F, 12-T, 13-F, 14-T, 15-F
    _______________________________
    Full version:

    Team members can learn from each other.

    Teamwork means one person does all the work. False: Teamwork means people do the work together.

    Different people can have different skills.

    A team should never talk about problems. False: A team should talk about problems.

    People can share a big job in a team.

    Team members can help each other.

    All team members must have the same skills. False: Team members can have different skills.

    Working together can help people build trust.

    Teamwork always makes work more difficult. False: Teamwork can make work easier.

    Team members can give each other new ideas.

    People cannot learn from other team members. False: People can learn from other team members.

    Sharing the work can make a job easier.

    Team members should never ask for help. False: Team members can ask for help.

    Good teamwork can help people stay motivated.

    One person should always do every job. False: Team members can share the jobs.

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    Match the Sentence Halves

    1. People work together
    2. Team members can share
    3. Different people have
    4. A team can help
    5. Team members can learn
    6. People can build
    7. A big job can be
    8. Team members can give
    9. People can help
    10. Good teamwork can help

    A. each other when work is difficult.
    B. different skills and ideas.
    C. from each other.
    D. to do a job.
    E. trust with each other.
    F. the work between them.
    G. people solve problems.
    H. easier when people work together.
    I. each other new ideas.
    J. people stay motivated.

    _________________________

    Answer:
    1-D, 2-F, 3-B, 4-G, 5-C, 6-E, 7-H, 8-I, 9-A, 10-J
    _________________________
    Correct version:

    Good teamwork can help people stay motivated.

    People work together to do a job.

    Team members can share the work between them.

    Different people have different skills and ideas.

    A team can help people solve problems.

    Team members can learn from each other.

    People can build trust with each other.

    A big job can be easier when people work together.

    Team members can give each other new ideas.

    People can help each other when work is difficult.

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    1. Choose the correct answer

    1. Why is teamwork important?
      A. People can work alone.
      B. People can help each other.
      C. People do not need skills.
    2. Why do people share the work?
      A. To stop working.
      B. To work alone.
      C. To make the work easier.
    3. What can team members share?
      A. Ideas and skills.
      B. Only money.
      C. Only food.
    4. What can people learn from team members?
      A. How to avoid work.
      B. New ways to do a job.
      C. How to work alone.
    5. What can a good team build?
      A. Trust.
      B. A school.
      C. A house.
    6. What can team members do when there is a problem?
      A. They can stop working.
      B. They can work alone.
      C. They can share their ideas.
    7. Why can different skills be useful in a team?
      A. People can do different jobs.
      B. People can avoid difficult work.
      C. People can work without other people.
    8. How can team members help each other learn?
      A. By doing every job alone.
      B. By showing each other how to do things.
      C. By giving other people more work.
    9. What can make work less stressful?
      A. Doing all the work alone.
      B. Giving all jobs to one person.
      C. Sharing the work.
    10. What can team members do when work is difficult?
      A. They can encourage each other.
      B. They can leave the team.
      C. They can stop talking.
    11. Why is trust important in a team?
      A. It helps people work alone.
      B. It helps people feel safe with each other.
      C. It makes people do more work.
    12. What can good teamwork help people do?
      A. Work without help.
      B. Avoid new ideas.
      C. Stay motivated.

    ___________________________

    Answer:
    1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B, 5-A, 6-C, 7-A,
    8-B, 9-C, 10-A, 11-B, 12-C

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    Answer the questions:

    1. Why can a big job be easier in a team?
    2. What can people do when they have a problem?
    3. Why is it useful to have people with different skills?
    4. How can team members help each other learn?
    5. How can team members stay motivated?
    6. Why is it good to share the work?
    7. What can team members share with each other?
    8. How can teamwork help people at work?
    9. Why is it important to help other team members?
    10. What can people build when they work well together?

    __________________________

    Correct answers:

    1. Why can a big job be easier in a team? Because team members can share the work.
    2. What can people do when they have a problem? They can talk about it and share ideas.
    3. Why is it useful to have people with different skills? Because they can do different jobs well.
    4. How can team members help each other learn? They can show each other how to do things.
    5. How can team members stay motivated? They can encourage each other.
    6. Why is it good to share the work? It makes the work easier.
    7. What can team members share with each other? They can share ideas and skills.
    8. How can teamwork help people at work? It can help them solve problems and learn.
    9. Why is it important to help other team members? It helps the whole team.
    10. What can people build when they work well together? They can build trust.

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    3. Complete the Sentences

    1. People have different __________.
    2. Team members can __________ the work.
    3. A team can help people solve __________.
    4. People can learn __________ each other.
    5. Team members can build __________.
    6. Good teamwork can help people stay __________.
    7. Team members can __________ each other.
    8. A big job can be __________ in a team.
    9. People can share their __________ with the team.
    10. Team members can help each other __________ new things.
    11. Different people can do __________ jobs.
    12. Working together can make work __________.
    13. Team members can talk about __________ together.
    14. A good team can make the workplace more __________.

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    Full version:

    1. People have different skills.
    2. Team members can share the work.
    3. A team can help people solve problems.
    4. People can learn from each other.
    5. Team members can build trust.
    6. Good teamwork can help people stay motivated.
    7. Team members can encourage each other.
    8. A big job can be easier in a team.
    9. People can share their ideas with the team.
    10. Team members can help each other learn new things.
    11. Different people can do different jobs.
    12. Working together can make work easier.
    13. Team members can talk about problems together.
    14. A good team can make the workplace more enjoyable.

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    Find the Information

    1. Name two things that people can have different from each other.
    2. Name two things team members can share.
    3. Name one thing that can make work easier.
    4. Name one thing people can learn from each other.
    5. Name one thing a good team can build.
    6. Name one thing team members can do when work is difficult.
    7. Name one reason why people work together.
    8. Name one thing teamwork can help people do.
    9. Name one thing that can make work less stressful.
    10. Name one thing team members can do when they have a problem.

    _____________________________

    Answer:

    1. What are two things that people can have different from each other? People can have different skills and ideas.
    2. What are two things that team members can share? They can share the work and ideas.
    3. What can make work easier? Sharing the work can make work easier.
    4. What can people learn from each other? They can learn new ways to do a job.
    5. What can a good team build? A good team can build trust.
    6. What can team members do when work is difficult? They can encourage each other.
    7. Why do people work together? They work together to help each other.
    8. What can teamwork help people do? It can help people solve problems.
    9. What can make work less stressful? Sharing the work can make work less stressful.
    10. What can team members do when they have a problem? They can talk about it and share ideas.

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    Match the questions and answers

    Questions

    1. Why is teamwork important at work?
    2. What skills do people have?
    3. How do team members share the work?
    4. What happens when people share the work?
    5. What do team members do when there is a problem?
    6. Why are different ideas useful for a team?
    7. What do people learn from other team members?
    8. How do team members help each other?
    9. What happens when people help each other?
    10. How does a team help when work is difficult?
    11. What makes a workplace more pleasant?
    12. Why does teamwork give people motivation?

    Answers

    A. They show each other how to do a job.
    B. A friendly team creates a pleasant workplace.
    C. They find new ways to do their jobs.
    D. Team members support and encourage each other.
    E. They build trust and have good relationships.
    F. Each person does one part of a big job.
    G. They talk about it and give their ideas.
    H. The job becomes easier and less stressful.
    I. One person may have an idea that another person does not have.
    J. They may be good at talking to guests, working with numbers, cooking, or cleaning.
    K. Team members encourage each other to do their best.
    L. It helps people work together and do their jobs better.

    ____________________________

    Answer:
    1-L, 2-J, 3-F, 4-H, 5-G, 6-I, 7-C,
    8-A, 9-E, 10-D, 11-B, 12-K

    ____________________________

    Correct version:

    1. Why is teamwork important at work? It helps people work together and do their jobs better.
    2. What skills do people have? They may be good at talking to guests, working with numbers, cooking, or cleaning.
    3. How do team members share the work? Each person does one part of a big job.
    4. What happens when people share the work? The job becomes easier and less stressful.
    5. What do team members do when there is a problem? They talk about it and give their ideas.
    6. Why are different ideas useful for a team? One person may have an idea that another person does not have.
    7. What do people learn from other team members? They find new ways to do their jobs.
    8. How do team members help each other? They show each other how to do a job.
    9. What happens when people help each other? They build trust and have good relationships.
    10. How does a team help when work is difficult? Team members support and encourage each other.
    11. What makes a workplace more pleasant? A friendly team creates a pleasant workplace.
    12. Why does teamwork give people motivation? Team members encourage each other to do their best.

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  • 🥸🥳🩷My grandma (simple text, reading comprehension, present simple, A1 beginners)🩷🥳🥸

    My grandma is 77 years old. She lives with my family. She does not work anymore. She is always kind, gentle, and sweet. She has a big heart.

    She likes sweet cakes and chocolates. In the evening, we go to the market together. I hold her hand and we walk. She tells funny stories. I listen to her.

    She teaches me to be a good person. She gives me good advice. When she smiles, I am not sad. I feel safe and happy with her.

    I am happy to have a grandma like her. I love my grandma very much!

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    Exercise 1: True or false?

    1. She lives with my family.
    2. My grandma is 60 years old.
    3. She likes sweet cakes and chocolates.
    4. We go to the market in the morning.
    5. She works at a big company every day.
    6. She gives me good advice.
    7. She never speaks or tells stories.
    8. I hold her hand when we walk.
    9. I love my grandma very much.
    10. I am afraid and sad when I am with her.
    11. She has a big heart.
    12. She does not like sweet food.

    Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

    market | hand | 77 | stories | sweet | family |
    evening | walk | advice | safe |
    smiles | love

    1. My grandma is _____ years old.
    2. She lives with my _____ .
    3. She likes _____ cakes and chocolates.
    4. In the _____, we go to buy food.
    5. We walk to the _____ together.
    6. I hold her _____ when we go out.
    7. We _____ together on the street.
    8. She tells funny _____ to me.
    9. She gives me good _____ for my life.
    10. When she _____, I am happy.
    11. I feel _____ with her.
    12. I _____ my grandma very much.

    Exercise 3: Choose the correct word

    1. She ( live / lives ) with my family.
    2. My grandma ( is / are ) 77 years old.
    3. She ( like / likes ) sweet food.
    4. She ( do not / does not ) work now.
    5. We ( go / goes ) to the market in the evening.
    6. I ( hold / holds ) her hand.
    7. She ( tell / tells ) funny stories.
    8. I ( listen / listens ) to her.
    9. She ( give / gives ) me good advice.
    10. I ( am / is ) not sad with her.
    11. She ( smile / smiles ) at me.
    12. I ( love / loves ) my grandma.

    Exercise 4: Unscramble the words

    1. is / My grandma / years old / 77 .
    2. lives / She / my family / with .
    3. not / work / does / She / now .
    4. likes / She / sweet food .
    5. go / We / to the market .
    6. hold / her hand / I .
    7. tells / She / funny stories .
    8. listen / I / to her .
    9. gives / advice / She / me .
    10. smiles / She / at me .
    11. feel / happy / I .
    12. love / my grandma / I .

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    Negative statements in the present simple

    1. With most verbs: use do not / does not

    • I/You/We/They do not (don’t) work.
    • He/She/It does not (doesn’t) work.

    Important: After doesn’t, use the base form of the verb.
    ❌ He doesn’t works.
    ✅ He doesn’t work.

    2. With to be: use am not, is not, or are not

    • I am not tired.
    • He/She/It is not (isn’t) tired.
    • You/We/They are not (aren’t) tired.

    No do/does with to be.
    ❌ He doesn’t be tired.
    ✅ He isn’t tired.

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    Exercise 5: Make it negative

    1. She works every day.
    2. My grandma is 60 years old.
    3. I am sad with her.
    4. We go to the market in the morning.
    5. She hates sweet cakes.
    6. She lives in a big city alone.
    7. I hold a bag in my hand.
    8. She tells bad stories.
    9. I am afraid of her.
    10. We walk in the afternoon.
    11. She forgets my name.
    12. I dislike my grandma.

    Exercise 6: Match question and answer

    QuestionAnswer
    1. How old is your grandma?A. Yes, she gives me good advice.
    2. Who does she live with?B. In the evening.
    3. Does she work now?C. To her stories.
    4. What food does she like?D. Yes, I love her very much!
    5. Where do you go in the evening?E. She is 77 years old.
    6. When do you go to the market?F. She lives with my family.
    7. What do you hold when you walk?G. I feel safe and happy.
    8. What does she tell you?H. No, she does not work now.
    9. What do you listen to?I. She likes sweet cakes and chocolates.
    10. Does she give you advice?J. We go to the market.
    11. How do you feel with her?K. I hold her hand.
    12. Do you love your grandma?L. She tells funny stories.

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    Answer Keys

    Exercise 1: True or false?

    1. False
    2. False
    3. True
    4. True
    5. False
    6. True
    7. False
    8. True
    9. True
    10. False
    11. True
    12. False

    Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks

    1. 77
    2. family
    3. sweet
    4. evening
    5. market
    6. hand
    7. walk
    8. stories
    9. advice
    10. smiles
    11. safe
    12. love

    Exercise 3: Choose the correct word

    1. lives
    2. is
    3. likes
    4. does not
    5. go
    6. hold
    7. tells
    8. listen
    9. gives
    10. am
    11. smiles
    12. love

    Exercise 4: Unscramble the words

    1. My grandma is 77 years old.
    2. She lives with my family.
    3. She does not work now.
    4. She likes sweet food.
    5. We go to the market.
    6. I hold her hand.
    7. She tells funny stories.
    8. I listen to her.
    9. She gives me advice.
    10. She smiles at me.
    11. I feel happy.
    12. I love my grandma.

    Exercise 5: Make it negative

    1. She does not work every day.
    2. My grandma is not 60 years old.
    3. I am not sad with her.
    4. We do not go to the market in the morning.
    5. She does not hate sweet cakes.
    6. She does not live in a big city alone.
    7. I do not hold a bag in my hand.
    8. She does not tell bad stories.
    9. I am not afraid of her.
    10. We do not walk in the afternoon.
    11. She does not forget my name.
    12. I do not dislike my grandma.

    Exercise 6: Match question and answer

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

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    Remember how babies
    learn a language:

    Babies learn a language by listening.
    They use their ears to hear sounds.
    Their brain remembers these sounds.
    Babies connect sounds with people and things.
    They listen to their parents.
    Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
    Slowly, babies learn to speak.

    So,
    LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN………………

    SMFrockZ@gmx.at

  • 🥰👍🥳Learning strategies (text, A2)🥳👍🥰

    • easy ways to learn better

    Learning strategies are simple ways to help us learn.
    They can help us understand new things, remember information, practise skills, and solve problems.

    Good learners do not all learn in the same way. They can use different strategies for different tasks.

    1. Think About Your Learning

    Good learners think about their own learning.

    They can:

    • make learning goals
    • make a study plan
    • ask themselves if they understand
    • check their work
    • think about what they can do better
    • think about what they already know
    • find things they do not understand
    • decide what they need to practise
    • check if their learning plan is working
    • change their way of learning when necessary

    Examples:

    “Which way of learning works best for me?”

    “What do I need to learn today?”

    “Do I understand this new word?”

    “Can I explain this idea to another student?”

    “Which part of the lesson is difficult for me?”

    “Do I need more practice?”

    “What did I learn today?”

    “What can I do better next time?”

    “Do I remember the new words from yesterday?”

    “Should I read this text again?”

    2. Work With Information

    Learners can use different ways to understand and remember new information.

    They can:

    • write short notes
    • make a short summary
    • put things into groups
    • find things that are the same or different
    • make simple diagrams
    • write down important words
    • underline important information
    • make lists
    • put information in the right order
    • practise new information
    • explain new information in their own words
    • connect new information with things they already know

    Examples:

    • A student writes five important words from a text.
    • A student makes a short summary of a story.
    • A student puts animals into groups: farm animals, wild animals, and pets.
    • A student finds two things that are the same and two things that are different.
    • A student draws a simple diagram of the water cycle.
    • A student underlines the most important sentences in a text.
    • A student makes a list of the steps for planting a seed.
    • A student explains a new idea to a classmate in their own words.

    3. Learn With Other People

    Learners can learn a lot by working and talking with other people.

    They can:

    • work with a partner
    • work in small groups
    • ask classmates questions
    • share ideas
    • explain something to another person
    • listen to other people’s ideas
    • help a classmate
    • ask for help when they have a problem
    • compare their answers
    • talk about a problem together
    • give simple feedback
    • learn from other people’s mistakes and ideas

    Examples:

    • Two students read a text together and talk about it.
    • A student explains a new word to a classmate.
    • Three students work together to find the answer to a question.
    • Students compare their answers after an exercise.
    • A student asks a friend for help with a difficult task.
    • Students discuss why a plant is not growing.
    • One student shows another student how to do an exercise.
    • Students share their ideas before they choose an answer.
    • A group makes a poster together.
    • Students tell each other what they did well and what they can improve.

    4. Learn by Doing

    Learners can learn better when they actively do things and practise new skills.

    They can:

    • try things themselves
    • practise new skills
    • follow simple instructions
    • use new information in real situations
    • learn from their mistakes
    • repeat an activity when necessary
    • solve simple problems
    • make or build something
    • practise until they can do something well
    • use what they have learned in a new situation
    • try different ways to do something
    • check the result of their work

    Examples:

    • A student practises speaking English with a classmate.
    • A student follows instructions to make a simple cake.
    • A student uses new words when talking to a friend.
    • A student solves a maths problem by themselves.
    • A student learns from a mistake in an exercise.
    • A student practises writing a short email.
    • A student makes a simple model for a school project.
    • A student uses a map to find a place.
    • A student repeats an activity until they can do it correctly.
    • A student tries a different way when the first way does not work.
    • A student checks their work after finishing a task.
    • A student uses something they learned in class in everyday life.

    5. Learn From Your Own Experience

    Learners can learn from what they do, what happens to them, and what they discover.

    They can:

    • think about what happened
    • think about what went well
    • think about what did not go well
    • learn from their mistakes
    • learn from their successes
    • try a different way next time
    • use what they learned in a new situation
    • connect experience with new information
    • ask themselves what they can learn from a problem
    • use past experience to make better decisions
    • remember useful experiences for the future
    • practise again after making a mistake

    Examples:

    • A student thinks about why an exercise was difficult.
    • A student learns from a mistake and tries again.
    • A student thinks about why a test went well.
    • A student uses a new word that they learned in a real conversation.
    • A student tries a different way to solve a problem.
    • A student remembers how they solved a similar problem before.
    • A student thinks about what they learned from working in a group.
    • A student uses something they learned in class at home.
    • A student makes a mistake, checks the answer, and learns the correct way.
    • A student thinks about a difficult task and decides what to do differently next time.

    6. Organise Your Own Learning

    Learners can organise their time, materials, and activities so they can learn well.

    They can:

    • make a study plan
    • decide what they need to do first
    • set learning goals
    • organise their study time
    • choose a good place to study
    • prepare the things they need
    • keep their books and notes organised
    • divide a big task into smaller tasks
    • make a list of things they need to do
    • give themselves enough time
    • take short breaks when necessary
    • check what they have finished
    • change their plan when necessary

    Examples:

    • A student makes a plan for the week.
    • A student decides which homework to do first.
    • A student puts all their English notes in one folder.
    • A student divides a big project into five smaller tasks.
    • A student makes a list of things they need to study for a test.
    • A student chooses a quiet place to study.
    • A student prepares their books before they start studying.
    • A student gives themselves two hours to finish a project.
    • A student takes a short break after studying for some time.
    • A student checks their list and marks the tasks they have finished.
    • A student changes their study plan when they do not have enough time.
    • A student plans extra time for a difficult subject.

    7. Help Yourself Remember

    Learners can use different ways to remember new information.

    They can:

    • repeat new information
    • practise new words and ideas
    • use pictures to help them remember
    • connect new information with things they already know
    • make simple lists
    • use notes or cards
    • say information aloud
    • write information down
    • practise a little every day
    • review information after some time
    • use examples to help them remember
    • make simple memory tricks
    • use new information in real situations
    • check what they can remember without looking at their notes

    Examples:

    • A student repeats a new English word several times.
    • A student uses a picture to remember a new word.
    • A student makes cards with English words and their meanings.
    • A student says new words aloud while studying.
    • A student writes five new words in a notebook.
    • A student connects a new word with a word they already know.
    • A student practises ten new words every day.
    • A student reviews new vocabulary the next day.
    • A student makes a short sentence with each new word.
    • A student closes the book and tries to remember the main ideas.
    • A student uses a new word in a conversation.
    • A student makes a simple memory trick to remember difficult information.

    8. Find Solutions

    Learners can find ways to solve problems and deal with difficulties.


    They can:

    • understand the problem
    • find out what they need to do
    • think of different solutions
    • ask questions
    • look for useful information
    • try different ways to solve a problem
    • choose a possible solution
    • check if the solution works
    • learn from a solution that does not work
    • change their plan when necessary
    • use what they already know
    • ask other people for help

    Examples:

    A student thinks about what they can learn from a problem.

    A student does not understand a question and reads it again.

    A student has a problem with a new word and looks it up.

    A student thinks of two different ways to answer a question.

    A student asks the teacher for an explanation.

    A student looks for information in a book.

    A student tries a different way to solve a maths problem.

    A student checks the answer after finishing an exercise.

    A student sees that an answer is wrong and tries again.

    A student uses something they learned before to solve a new problem.

    A student talks to a classmate about a difficult task.

    A student changes their plan when the first solution does not work.

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    A simple learning plan

    PLAN → LEARN → PRACTISE → THINK

    PLAN – Decide what you want to learn.

    LEARN – Read, listen, watch, or work with new information.

    PRACTISE – Use the new information and practise it.

    THINK – Ask yourself what you learned and what you can do better.

    __________________________

    Good learning means:

    Ask questions → Try things → Work with others → Check your work → Learn from your mistakes

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    Remember how babies
    learn a language:

    Babies learn a language by listening.
    They use their ears to hear sounds.
    Their brain remembers these sounds.
    Babies connect sounds with people and things.
    They listen to their parents.
    Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
    Slowly, babies learn to speak.

    So,
    LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN………………

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  • 👍🌞🥰Lestari’s typical day (text, exercises, sound files, past simple, A1 beginners, 2/2)🥰🌞👍

    • life on a farm in the countryside when she was 12

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    Do the first story on Lestari first!

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    Past simple – simple rules

    We use the Past Simple for actions that happened before now and are finished.

    1. Positive sentences

    For regular verbs, add -ed.

    • work → worked
    • play → played
    • clean → cleaned
    • watch → watched

    Examples:

    • I worked yesterday.
    • She played tennis.
    • They cleaned the room.

    2. Some verbs are irregular

    Irregular verbs do not use -ed. You must learn their past form.

    • go → went
    • have → had
    • eat → ate
    • see → saw
    • come → came
    • take → took
    • get → got

    Examples:

    • I went to school.
    • She ate breakfast.
    • We saw our friends.

    3. Negative sentences

    Use:

    did not (didn’t) + verb

    The verb goes back to its simple form.

    • I didn’t work.
    • She didn’t go.
    • They didn’t eat.
    • He didn’t play.

    ❌ She didn’t went.
    ✅ She didn’t go.

    4. Questions

    Use:

    Did + person + verb?

    • Did you work yesterday?
    • Did she go to school?
    • Did they eat breakfast?
    • Did he play football?

    Short answers:

    • Yes, I did.
    • No, I didn’t.

    5. Questions with question words

    Use:

    Question word + did + person + verb?

    • Where did you go?
    • What did she eat?
    • When did they arrive?
    • Why did he leave?
    • Who did you see?

    6. The verb be

    be is different.

    PresentPast
    I amI was
    he/she/it ishe/she/it was
    you/we/they areyou/we/they were

    Examples:

    • I was tired.
    • She was at home.
    • They were happy.

    Negative:

    • I wasn’t tired.
    • They weren’t happy.

    Questions:

    • Was she at home?
    • Were they happy?

    Quick rule

    Positive:
    ➡️ verb + -ed OR irregular past form

    Negative:
    ➡️ didn’t + verb

    Question:
    ➡️ Did + person + verb?

    Be:
    ➡️ was / were

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    Verbs:

    InfinitivePastA1 definition
    bewas / wereto say who a person is or what something is
    livelivedto have your home in a place
    get upgot upto leave your bed after sleeping
    washwashedto clean with water
    brushbrushedto clean with a brush
    havehadto eat or drink something
    eatateto put food in your mouth and swallow it
    drinkdrankto take liquid into your mouth and swallow it
    gowentto move from one place to another
    useusedto do something with a thing
    seesawto look at something with your eyes
    helphelpedto do something for someone
    workworkedto do a job
    feedfedto give food to a person or animal
    dodidto perform an action
    spendspentto use time doing something
    brushbrushedto clean with a brush
    gowentto move from one place to another
    sleepsleptto rest when you are asleep

    Fill in – past simple:

    When I _____ (be) young I _____ (live) with my family. We _____ (live) on a farm in the countryside in Sumatra.

    I _____ (get up) at six o’clock. I _____ (wash) my face. I _____ (brush) my teeth. Then I _____ (have) breakfast. I _____ (eat) rice. I _____ (drink) tea.

    At seven o’clock, I _____ (go) to work. My younger brother, Indra, _____ (go) to work too. We _____ (go) to work together.

    At work, I _____ (use) English and maths. I _____ (see) my friends. I _____ (go) home at two o’clock.

    At home, I _____ (have) lunch. Then I _____ (help) my family. I _____ (work) on the farm. I _____ (feed) the animals. I _____ (help) my parents.

    In the afternoon, I _____ (do) my work. Then I _____ (spend) time with my brother.

    In the evening, I _____ (have) dinner with my family. I _____ (help) my mother. Then I _____ (brush) my teeth.

    At nine o’clock, I _____ (go) to bed. I _____ (go) to sleep.

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    Full version:

    My name is Lestari. I am 24 years old.

    When I was young I lived with my family. We lived on a farm in the countryside in Sumatra.

    I got up at six o’clock. I washed my face. I brushed my teeth. Then I had breakfast. I ate rice. I drank tea.

    At seven o’clock, I went to work. My younger brother, Indra, went to work too. We went to work together.

    At work, I used English and maths. I saw my friends. I went home at two o’clock.

    At home, I had lunch. Then I helped my family. I worked on the farm. I fed the animals. I helped my parents.

    In the afternoon, I did my work. Then I spent time with my brother.

    In the evening, I had dinner with my family. I helped my mother. Then I brushed my teeth.

    At nine o’clock, I went to bed. I went to sleep.

    ___________________________

    Match the words with the definitions

    Words

    A. be
    B. live
    C. get up
    D. wash
    E. brush
    F. have
    G. eat
    H. drink
    I. go
    J. use
    K. see
    L. help
    M. work
    N. feed
    O. do
    P. spend
    Q. sleep


    Definitions

    1. ___ to give food to a person or animal
    2. ___ to clean with water
    3. ___ to rest when you are asleep
    4. ___ to have your home in a place
    5. ___ to move from one place to another
    6. ___ to put food in your mouth and swallow it
    7. ___ to say who a person is or what something is
    8. ___ to do something for someone
    9. ___ to take liquid into your mouth and swallow it
    10. ___ to use a brush to clean something
    11. ___ to leave your bed after sleeping
    12. ___ to perform an action
    13. ___ to do a job
    14. ___ to eat or drink something
    15. ___ to do something with a thing
    16. ___ to look at something with your eyes
    17. ___ to use time doing something

    _______________________________

    Answer key

    1. N, 2. D, 3. Q, 4. B, 5. I, 6. G, 7. A,
    8. L, 9. H, 10. E, 11. C, 12. O, 13. M,
    14. F, 15. J, 16. K, 17. P

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    Match the definitions with the verbs

    Definitions

    1. ___ to do a job
    2. ___ to leave your bed after sleeping
    3. ___ to take liquid into your mouth and swallow it
    4. ___ to give food to a person or animal
    5. ___ to have your home in a place
    6. ___ to perform an action
    7. ___ to look at something with your eyes
    8. ___ to clean with water
    9. ___ to use time doing something
    10. ___ to eat or drink something
    11. ___ to put food in your mouth and swallow it
    12. ___ to move from one place to another
    13. ___ to say who a person is or what something is
    14. ___ to do something with a thing
    15. ___ to do something for someone
    16. ___ to clean with a brush
    17. ___ to rest when you are asleep

    Words

    A. spend
    B. feed
    C. wash
    D. see
    E. get up
    F. use
    G. sleep
    H. eat
    I. help
    J. be
    K. work
    L. drink
    M. go
    N. brush
    O. do
    P. live
    Q. have

    __________________________

    Answer key:
    1. K, 2. E, 3. L, 4. B, 5. P, 6. O, 7. D,
    8. C, 9. A, 10. Q, 11. H, 12. M, 13. J,
    14. F, 15. I, 16. N, 17. G

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    True or false

    1. Lestari lived on a farm in Sumatra when she was young.
    2. Lestari got up at seven o’clock.
    3. She drank tea for breakfast.
    4. Her younger brother was called Indra.
    5. Lestari went to work alone.
    6. She used English and maths at work.
    7. She went home at three o’clock.
    8. She had lunch at home.
    9. She worked on the farm after lunch.
    10. She fed the animals.
    11. She helped her grandparents.
    12. She spent time with her brother in the afternoon.
    13. She had dinner with her friends.
    14. She brushed her teeth before bed.
    15. She went to bed at ten o’clock.

    ____________________________

    Answer key:
    1. T, 2. F, 3. T, 4. T, 5. F, 6. T,
    7. F, 8. T, 9. T, 10. T, 11. F, 12. T,
    13. F, 14. F, 15. F

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    Short answers:

    1. Where did Lestari live when she was young?
    2. How old is Lestari now?
    3. When did she get up?
    4. What did she eat for breakfast?
    5. Who went to work with Lestari?
    6. Which subjects did she use at work?
    7. When did she go home?
    8. Where did she have lunch?
    9. How did she help her family?
    10. Who did she help at home?
    11. When did she spend time with her brother?
    12. Who was with her in the afternoon?
    13. Was Lestari at home in the evening?
    14. Was Indra her younger brother?
    15. When did Lestari go to bed?

    _______________________

    Answer key:

    1. Where did Lestari live when she was young? On a farm in Sumatra.
    2. How old is Lestari now? 24.
    3. When did she get up? At six o’clock.
    4. What did she eat for breakfast? Rice.
    5. Who went to work with Lestari? Her brother Indra.
    6. Which subjects did she use at work? English and maths.
    7. When did she go home? At two o’clock.
    8. Where did she have lunch? At home.
    9. How did she help her family? She worked on the farm.
    10. Who did she help at home? Her parents.
    11. When did she spend time with her brother? In the afternoon.
    12. Who was with her in the afternoon? Her brother.
    13. Was Lestari at home in the evening? Yes, she was.
    14. Was Indra her younger brother? Yes, he was.
    15. When did Lestari go to bed? At nine o’clock.

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    Choose the correct answer

    1. Lestari lived …
      a) in a city
      b) on a farm
      c) on a boat
    2. She got up at …
      a) five o’clock
      b) seven o’clock
      c) six o’clock
    3. She went to work with her …
      a) mother
      b) brother
      c) sister
    4. She went home at …
      a) three o’clock
      b) one o’clock
      c) two o’clock
    5. In the afternoon, she spent time with her …
      a) friends
      b) brother
      c) mother
    6. She drank … at breakfast.
      a) tea
      b) milk
      c) coffee
    7. Lestari worked on the …
      a) farm
      b) road
      c) school
    8. She fed the …
      a) children
      b) teachers
      c) animals
    9. She helped her …
      a) friends
      b) parents
      c) neighbours
    10. Lestari had dinner with her …
      a) friends
      b) brother
      c) family
    11. She brushed her … in the evening.
      a) hair
      b) hands
      c) teeth
    12. She went to bed at …
      a) ten o’clock
      b) nine o’clock
      c) eight o’clock

    ________________________________

    Answer key:
    1. B, 2. C, 3. B, 4. C, 5. B, 6. A,
    7. A, 8. C, 9. B, 10. C, 11. C, 12. A

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    Complete the sentences

    1. Lestari lived with her _____.
    2. She lived on a _____.
    3. She drank _____ for breakfast.
    4. Her younger brother was called _____.
    5. She went home at _____ o’clock.
    6. She fed the _____.
    7. She helped her _____.
    8. She went to bed at _____ o’clock.
    9. She got up at _____ o’clock.
    10. She ate _____ for breakfast.
    11. She went to work with her _____.
    12. She used _____ and maths at work.
    13. She had lunch at _____.
    14. In the afternoon, she spent time with her _____.
    15. In the evening, she had dinner with her _____.

    _____________________________

    Answers:

    1. Lestari lived with her family.
    2. She lived on a farm.
    3. She drank tea for breakfast.
    4. Her younger brother was called Indra.
    5. She went home at two o’clock.
    6. She fed the animals.
    7. She helped her parents.
    8. She went to bed at nine o’clock.
    9. She got up at six o’clock.
    10. She ate rice for breakfast.
    11. She went to work with her brother.
    12. She used English and maths at work.
    13. She had lunch at home.
    14. In the afternoon, she spent time with her brother.
    15. In the evening, she had dinner with her family.

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    Put the events in the correct order

    A. She went to work.
    B. She had dinner with her family.
    C. She got up.
    D. She worked on the farm.
    E. She went to bed.
    F. She had breakfast.
    G. She went home.
    H. She spent time with her brother.

    ___________________________

    Answer key:

    1. C. She got up.
    2. F. She had breakfast.
    3. A. She went to work.
    4. G. She went home.
    5. D. She worked on the farm.
    6. H. She spent time with her brother.
    7. B. She had dinner with her family.
    8. E. She went to bed.

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    4. Who or what? Short answers.

    1. Who was 24 years old? __________
    2. Who was Lestari’s younger brother? __________
    3. What did Lestari drink? __________
    4. What did she feed? __________
    5. Who did she help? __________
    6. Where did she live? __________
    7. What did she use at work? __________
    8. Who did she have dinner with? __________
    9. What did she eat for breakfast? __________
    10. When did she get up? __________
    11. Who went to work with Lestari? __________
    12. What did she do on the farm? __________
    13. Where did she have lunch? __________
    14. Who did she spend time with in the afternoon? __________
    15. When did she go to bed? __________

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    Correct version:

    1. Who was 24 years old? Lestari.
    2. Who was Lestari’s younger brother? Indra.
    3. What did Lestari drink? Tea.
    4. What did she feed? The animals.
    5. Who did she help? Her parents.
    6. Where did she live? On a farm in Sumatra.
    7. What did she use at work? English and maths.
    8. Who did she have dinner with? Her family.
    9. What did she eat for breakfast? Rice.
    10. When did she get up? At six o’clock.
    11. Who went to work with Lestari? Indra.
    12. What did she do on the farm? She worked and fed the animals.
    13. Where did she have lunch? At home.
    14. Who did she spend time with in the afternoon? Her brother.
    15. When did she go to bed? At nine o’clock.

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    Short Answers: was/were and did

    Subjectto be – Yesto be – Nodid – Yesdid – No
    IYes, I was.No, I wasn’t.Yes, I did.No, I didn’t.
    youYes, you were.No, you weren’t.Yes, you did.No, you didn’t.
    heYes, he was.No, he wasn’t.Yes, he did.No, he didn’t.
    sheYes, she was.No, she wasn’t.Yes, she did.No, she didn’t.
    itYes, it was.No, it wasn’t.Yes, it did.No, it didn’t.
    weYes, we were.No, we weren’t.Yes, we did.No, we didn’t.
    theyYes, they were.No, they weren’t.Yes, they did.No, they didn’t.

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    Short answers:

    1. She got up at seven o’clock.

      YOU WRITE:
      No, she didn’t.
    2. Lestari and Indra were at work together.
    3. She drank tea for breakfast.
    4. She lived in a city in Sumatra.
    5. Her younger brother was called Indra.
    6. She used English and maths at work.
    7. She went home at three o’clock.
    8. Lestari was on a farm when she was young.
    9. She had lunch at home.
    10. She fed the children.
    11. Lestari and her brother were together in the afternoon.
    12. She helped her parents.
    13. She had dinner with her friends.
    14. She brushed her teeth in the evening.
    15. She went to bed at ten o’clock.
    16. She ate rice for breakfast.
    17. Indra went to work with Lestari.
    18. She drank coffee in the morning.
    19. She went to sleep at nine o’clock.

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    Correct answer:

    1. She got up at seven o’clock. No, she didn’t.
    2. Lestari and Indra were at work together. Yes, they were.
    3. She drank tea for breakfast. Yes, she did.
    4. She lived in a city in Sumatra. No, she didn’t.
    5. Her younger brother was called Indra. Yes, he was.
    6. She used English and maths at work. Yes, she did.
    7. She went home at three o’clock. No, she didn’t.
    8. Lestari was on a farm when she was young. Yes, she was.
    9. She had lunch at home. Yes, she did.
    10. She fed the children. No, she didn’t.
    11. Lestari and her brother were together in the afternoon. Yes, they were.
    12. She helped her parents. Yes, she did.
    13. She had dinner with her friends. No, she didn’t.
    14. She brushed her teeth in the evening. Yes, she did.
    15. She went to bed at ten o’clock. No, she didn’t.
    16. She ate rice for breakfast. Yes, she did.
    17. Indra went to work with Lestari. Yes, he did.
    18. She drank coffee in the morning. No, she didn’t.
    19. She went to sleep at nine o’clock. Yes, she did.

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    Rewrite as shown in 1:

    1. Did she get up at seven o’clock?

      YOU WRITE:
      a) statement: She got up at seven o’clock
      b) negation: She did not get up at seven o’clock.
      c) negative question: Didn’t she get up at seven o’clock?
    2. Was Lestari 24 years old?
    3. Did she drink tea for breakfast?
    4. Did Lestari and Indra go to work together?
    5. Did she eat rice for breakfast?
    6. Did she go home at two o’clock?
    7. Did she see her friends at work?
    8. Did she have lunch at home?
    9. Did she feed the animals?
    10. Were Lestari and her brother together in the afternoon?

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    Correct version:

    1. Did she get up at seven o’clock?
      a) statement: She got up at seven o’clock.
      b) negation: She did not get up at seven o’clock.
      c) negative question: Didn’t she get up at seven o’clock?
    2. Was Lestari 24 years old?
      a) statement: Lestari was 24 years old.
      b) negation: Lestari was not 24 years old.
      c) negative question: Wasn’t Lestari 24 years old?
    3. Did she drink tea for breakfast?
      a) statement: She drank tea for breakfast.
      b) negation: She did not drink tea for breakfast.
      c) negative question: Didn’t she drink tea for breakfast?
    4. Did Lestari and Indra go to work together?
      a) statement: Lestari and Indra went to work together.
      b) negation: Lestari and Indra did not go to work together.
      c) negative question: Didn’t Lestari and Indra go to work together?
    5. Did she eat rice for breakfast?
      a) statement: She ate rice for breakfast.
      b) negation: She did not eat rice for breakfast.
      c) negative question: Didn’t she eat rice for breakfast?
    6. Did she go home at two o’clock?
      a) statement: She went home at two o’clock.
      b) negation: She did not go home at two o’clock.
      c) negative question: Didn’t she go home at two o’clock?
    7. Did she see her friends at work?
      a) statement: She saw her friends at work.
      b) negation: She did not see her friends at work.
      c) negative question: Didn’t she see her friends at work?
    8. Did she have lunch at home?
      a) statement: She had lunch at home.
      b) negation: She did not have lunch at home.
      c) negative question: Didn’t she have lunch at home?
    9. Did she feed the animals?
      a) statement: She fed the animals.
      b) negation: She did not feed the animals.
      c) negative question: Didn’t she feed the animals?
    10. Were Lestari and her brother together in the afternoon?
      a) statement: Lestari and her brother were together in the afternoon.
      b) negation: Lestari and her brother were not together in the afternoon.
      c) negative question: Weren’t Lestari and her brother together in the afternoon?

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    Complete the table – in full sentences:

    TimeLestari’s activity
    6:00__________
    7:00__________
    2:00__________
    afternoon__________
    evening__________
    9:00__________

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    Completed version:

    TimeLestari’s activity
    6:00She got up.
    7:00She went to work.
    2:00She went home.
    AfternoonShe spent time with her brother.
    EveningShe had dinner with her family.
    9:00She went to bed.
    After lunchShe worked on the farm.
    Before bedShe brushed her teeth.

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    Match the sentence halves

    1. Lestari got up
    2. She had breakfast
    3. Lestari went to work
    4. She went home
    5. She had lunch
    6. She worked
    7. She fed
    8. She helped
    9. She spent time
    10. She went to bed

    A. with her family.
    B. the animals.
    C. at two o’clock.
    D. at six o’clock.
    E. with her brother.
    F. on the farm.
    G. her parents.
    H. at nine o’clock.
    I. with Indra.
    J. at home.

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    Answer key:
    1-D, 2-J, 3-I, 4-C, 5-J, 6-F, 7-B, 8-G, 9-E, 10-H

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    Complete:

    1. Interviewer: What is your name?
      Lestari: My name is Lestari.
    2. Interviewer: Where did you live when you were young?
      Lestari: I lived on a _____ in Sumatra.
    3. Interviewer: Who did you live with?
      Lestari: I lived with my _____.
    4. Interviewer: When did you get up?
      Lestari: I got up at _____o’clock.
    5. Interviewer: What did you eat for breakfast?
      Lestari: I _____rice.
    6. Interviewer: What did you drink?
      Lestari: I _____ tea.
    7. Interviewer: Who did you go to work with?
      Lestari: I went with my _____, Indra.
    8. Interviewer: Which subjects did you use at work?
      Lestari: I used English and _____.
    9. Interviewer: When did you go home?
      Lestari: I _____ home at two o’clock.
    10. Interviewer: Where did you have lunch?
      Lestari: I had lunch _____.
    11. Interviewer: How did you help your family?
      Lestari: I worked on the farm and _____the animals.
    12. Interviewer: Who did you spend time with in the _____?
      Lestari: I spent time with my brother.

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    Full version:

    1. Interviewer: What is your name?
      Lestari: My name is Lestari.
    2. Interviewer: Where did you live when you were young?
      Lestari: I lived on a farm in Sumatra.
    3. Interviewer: Who did you live with?
      Lestari: I lived with my family.
    4. Interviewer: When did you get up?
      Lestari: I got up at six o’clock.
    5. Interviewer: What did you eat for breakfast?
      Lestari: I ate rice.
    6. Interviewer: What did you drink?
      Lestari: I drank tea.
    7. Interviewer: Who did you go to work with?
      Lestari: I went with my brother, Indra.
    8. Interviewer: Which subjects did you use at work?
      Lestari: I used English and maths.
    9. Interviewer: When did you go home?
      Lestari: I went home at two o’clock.
    10. Interviewer: Where did you have lunch?
      Lestari: I had lunch at home.
    11. Interviewer: How did you help your family?
      Lestari: I worked on the farm and fed the animals.
    12. Interviewer: Who did you spend time with in the afternoon?
      Lestari: I spent time with my brother.

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