I give you easy texts and exercises in English. They are for A1, A2, and B1 levels. Most texts are about tourism and hospitality. You can learn new words and grammar. Every text has sound. You can read and listen at the same time.
There is also a more difficult way to learn: Just listen to the text (maybe many times), then do the exercises and answer the questions. Try this “hardcore” way — it will help you learn faster and better!
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A2:
I offer interesting texts and exercises to help you improve your English. They are for A1, A2, and B1 levels. Most of the texts are about tourism and hospitality. You can learn new words, build your vocabulary, and practice grammar. Each text comes with a sound file, so you can read and listen at the same time.
There is also a more challenging way to study: First, listen to the text — you can do this several times if needed. Then answer the questions and complete the exercises without reading. Try this “hardcore” version to train your listening skills and learn faster!
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B1:
We provide a variety of texts and exercises designed to help you improve your English skills. They are available at A1, A2, and B1 levels. Most of the texts focus on tourism and hospitality, so you can expand your vocabulary and strengthen your grammar in a practical way. Each text includes a sound file, which allows you to read and listen at the same time and improve your pronunciation and listening skills.
There is also a more challenging way to learn: Instead of reading, try listening to the text first — as many times as you need — and then answer the questions and complete the exercises. This “hardcore” method is an excellent way to train your listening skills, build confidence, and learn more effectively.
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B2:
I offer a wide range of texts and exercises specifically designed to help you develop your English skills and increase your language confidence. They are available at A1, A2, and B1 levels, and most of them focus on topics related to tourism and hospitality. Through these texts, you can expand your vocabulary, strengthen your grammar, and improve your overall language competence. Each text is accompanied by an audio file, which allows you to read and listen simultaneously, enhancing both your listening and pronunciation skills.
For those who want a more demanding challenge, there’s an alternative way to study: Listen to the text without reading it, repeat it as many times as necessary, and then answer the questions and complete the exercises. This “hardcore” learning method is an excellent way to sharpen your listening comprehension, train your memory, and build greater fluency.
I think English is a very important language. Many people in the world speak English. When we work in tourism, we meet many tourists. Many tourists speak English. When we speak English, we can talk with them. We can help them find a room. We can help them take a car or a bus. Tourists feel happy when they understand us. When we speak English, we can get a better job. We can work in hotels, restaurants, and travel places. We can also work in other countries. We can get more money. English helps us every day at work. English is good for us and for the tourists. This is why I want to learn English. And so does her friend, Rina. _________________________ Vocabulary:
a friend – a person you like and spend time with.
important – very good to know or do.
a thought – something you have in your head.
an advanced beginner – someone who knows a little more than a beginner.
to meet somebody – to see and talk to a person for the first time.
to talk with tourists – to speak to people who visit your country.
to find a room – to look for and get a room to stay in.
to take a car – to go somewhere in a car.
to understand – to know what someone says or means.
a better job – a job that gives more money or is nicer.
a travel place – a place for tourists to visit.
a country (countries) – a big part of the world, like Cambodia or Indonesia.
to get money – to receive money.
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Multiple choice, one answer correct:
Mira works in a… a) travel place b) car c) friend
Her job is… a) friend b) important c) country
Every morning she… a) meets somebody b) talks with tourists c) countries
She talks with… a) money b) a better job c) tourists
Tourists feel good when they… a) understand b) car c) find a room
She is… a) a friend b) an advanced beginner c) a thought
She wants… a) a better job b) to take a car c) a travel place
She wants to get… a) a friend b) a room c) money
She wants to make… a) a friend b) a thought c) a car
She has… a) a car b) a thought c) a friend
——————————– Answers: 1 a, 2 b, 3 b, 4 c, 5 a, 6 b, 7 a, 8 c, 9 a, 10 c
——————————– Correct version:
Mira works in a travel place.
Her job is important.
Every morning she meets somebody.
She talks with tourists.
Tourists feel good when they understand.
She is an advanced beginner.
She wants a better job.
She wants to get money.
She wants to make a friend.
She has a friend.
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Negate the following sentences:
Mira lives in a big country.
YOU WRITE:
Mira does not live in a big country.
She works in a travel place. ________________________
Her job is very important to her. ________________________
Every morning, she meets somebody new. ________________________
She talks with tourists from many countries. ________________________
She helps them find a room and take a car. ________________________
Tourists are happy when they understand her English. ________________________
She is an advanced beginner. ________________________
She has a thought: “If I speak English well, I can get a better job.” ________________________
Mira wants to travel to other countries and make a friend in each one. ________________________
——————————— Correct answers:
Mira does not live in a big country.
She does not work in a travel place.
Her job is not very important to her.
Every morning, she does not meet somebody new.
She does not talk with tourists from many countries.
She does not help them find a room and take a car.
Tourists are not happy when they understand her English.
She is not an advanced beginner.
She does not have a thought: “If I speak English well, I can get a better job.”
Mira does not want to travel to other countries and does not want to make a friend in each one.
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Rewrite as questions:
Mira lives in a big country.
>>>>>YOU WRITE:
>>>>>Mia does not live in a big country.
Mira works in a travel place. __________________________
Her job is important. __________________________
Every morning she meets somebody. __________________________
She talks with tourists. __________________________
Tourists feel good when they understand. __________________________
She is an advanced beginner. __________________________
She wants a better job. __________________________
She wants to get money. __________________________
She wants to make a friend. __________________________
She has a friend. __________________________
———————————– Correct answers:
Does Mira work in a travel place? Is her job important? Does she meet somebody every morning? Does she talk with tourists? Do tourists feel good when they understand? Is she an advanced beginner? Does she want a better job? Does she want to get money? Does she want to make a friend? Does she have a friend?
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Form questions to which word/s given is/are the answer:
She works in a travel place.
a) She: Who works in a travel place? b) works in a travel place: What does she do? c) ain a travel place: Where does she work?
2. She likes her job a lot.
a) She: b) likes her job a lot: c) her job: d) a lot:
3. Every morning, she meets somebody new.
a) Every morning: b) she: c) meets somebody new: d) somebody new
4. She talks with tourists every day.
a) She b) talks witk tourists: c) every day
5. She helps them every Saturday.
a) She: b) helps them: c) them: d) every Saturday
———————— Correct answers:
She likes her job a lot. a) Who likes her job a lot? b) What does she do? c) What does she like? d) How much does she like her job?
Every morning, she meets somebody new. a) When does she meet somebody new? b) Who meets somebody new every morning? c) What does she do every morning? d) Who does she meet?
She talks with tourists every day. a) Who talks with tourists every day? b) What does she do? c) How often does she talk with tourists?
She helps them every Saturday. a) Who helps them every Saturday? b) What does she do every Saturday? c) Who does she help? d) When does she help them?
Mira lives in a big country. She works in a travel place. She likes her job a lot. Every morning, she meets somebody new. She talks with tourists. She wants to help people. She wants to get money. Her job is very important. She wants to make a friend. She meets somebody new every morning.
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Matching exercise – answer in a complete sentences:
Who lives in a big country?
Where does Mira work?
What does she like a lot?
When does she meet somebody new?
Who does she talk with every day?
What does she want to do for people?
What does she want to get?
How is her job?
What does she want to make?
Who does she meet every morning?
Answers :
a) Money b) Somebody new c) Help d) Important e) Her job f) Tourists g) Friend h) Travel place i) Mira j) Every morning
_______________ Answers: 1 i, 2 h, 3 e, 4 j, 5 f, 6 c, 7 a, 8 d, 9 g, 10 b
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Correct answers:
Who lives in a big country? → Mira lives in a big country.
Where does Mira work? → She works in a travel place.
What does she like a lot? → She likes her job a lot.
When does she meet somebody new? → She meets somebody new every morning.
Who does she talk with every day? → She talks with tourists every day.
What does she want to do for people? → She wants to help people.
What does she want to get? → She wants to get money.
How is her job? → Her job is important.
What does she want to make? → She wants to make a friend.
Who does she meet every morning? → She meets somebody new every morning.
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Unscramble the sentences:
lives / country / Mira / in / a / big
works / travel place / in / a / She
job / her / likes / She / a lot
meets / morning / somebody / Every / new / she
talks / with / day /tourists / She / every
wants / She / friend / to / make / a /
get / wants / She / to / money
_______________ Correct sentences:
Mira lives in a big country.
She works in a travel place.
She likes her job a lot.
Every morning she meets somebody new.
She talks with tourists every day.
She wants to make a friend.
She wants to get money.
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Interview, fill in, words below:
better – world – friend – tourists – happy – money. – tourism – find – travel places – every day
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Why does Mira think English is important? Because many people in the __________ speak English.
Who does Mira meet when she works in __________? She meets many tourists.
Do many tourists speak English? Yes, many tourists speak English.
What can Mira do when she speaks English? She can talk with __________.
How can Mira help tourists? She can help them _________ a room and take a car or a bus.
How do tourists feel when they understand Mira? They feel __________.
What can Mira get when she speaks English? She can get a __________ job.
Where can she work if she speaks English? She can work in hotels, restaurants, and __________.
Can she work in other countries? Yes, she can work in other countries.
What can she get by working in other countries? She can get more __________
How does English help Mira? It helps her __________ at work.
Who else wants to learn English? Her __________ Rina, also wants to learn English.
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Correct version:
Why does Mira think English is important? Because many people in the world speak English.
Who does Mira meet when she works in tourism? She meets many tourists.
Do many tourists speak English? Yes, many tourists speak English.
What can Mira do when she speaks English? She can talk with tourists.
How can Mira help tourists? She can help them find a room and take a car or a bus.
How do tourists feel when they understand Mira? They feel happy.
What can Mira get when she speaks English? She can get a better job.
Where can she work if she speaks English? She can work in hotels, restaurants, and travel places.
Can she work in other countries? Yes, she can work in other countries.
What can she get by working in other countries? She can get more money.
How does English help Mira? It helps her every day at work.
Who else wants to learn English? Her friend, Rina, also wants to learn English.
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Read the following story:
I think English is a very important language. Many people in the world speak English. When I work in tourism, I meet many tourists. Many tourists speak English. When I speak English, I can talk with them. I can help them find a room. I can help them take a car or a bus. Tourists feel happy when they understand me. When I speak English, I can get a better job. I can work in hotels, restaurants, and travel places. I can also work in other countries. I can get more money. English helps me every day at work, and it is good for me and for the tourists. This is why I want to learn English. My friend Rina wants to learn English too. ———— Rewrite the story starting with
>>>>>>>>>Mira thinks English is a very important……… >>>>>>>>>…………………………………..When she works……..
and make all changes necessary.
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Correct version:
Mira thinks English is a very important language. Many people in the world speak English. When she works in tourism, she meets many tourists. Many tourists speak English. When she speaks English, she can talk with them. She can help them find a room. She can help them take a car or a bus. Tourists feel happy when they understand her. When she speaks English, she can get a better job. She can work in hotels, restaurants, and travel places. She can also work in other countries. She can get more money. English helps her every day at work. English is good for her and for the tourists. This is why she wants to learn English. And so does her friend, Rina.
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Words got srambled – find the words. Which phrase are we looking for?
Maya is a young girl. She lives with her parents in the countryside. The air is fresh, and the nature around her house is green and quiet.
On weekends, Maya sleeps a little longer in the morning. She does not need to go to school. After breakfast, she helps her father and mother. Sometimes she helps in the garden. She waters the flowers and feeds the chickens.
Later, she plays with her friends near the house. They run, laugh, and play games together. Maya likes this time very much.
In the afternoon, she does her homework. She learns new words and writes sentences. Maya also learns for school. She wants to speak good English. She reads easy English books. She also listens to English texts.
Maya knows that listening is very important. The ear and brain must get used to the sounds. She listens again and again. Step by step, she understands more.
In the evening, she sits with her parents. They talk about the day. Maya feels happy and safe. She loves her weekends in the countryside. She works, plays, and learns — and every week, she becomes better at English.
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Vocabulary:
parents – your mother and father.
countryside – land outside the city, with fields, trees, and farms.
fresh air – clean air outside.
to be quiet – to make no sound, not loud.
a weekend – Saturday and Sunday.
need to do something – must do something.
breakfast – the first meal in the morning.
to water flowers – to give flowers water.
to feed the chickens – to give chickens food.
to laugh – to make a happy sound, like “ha ha ha.”
afternoon – the time after 12:00 and before evening.
to write a sentence – to write words that make one idea.
to listen to a text – to hear words or a story.
to be important – to have a big meaning or value.
an ear – the part of your body you use to hear.
brain – the part of your head that thinks.
to get used to a sound – to hear a sound many times so it feels easy.
step by step – slowly, one small step after another.
to understand – to know the meaning.
to feel safe – to feel no danger.
to become better in English – to learn more English and speak well.
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Match the word with the definition:
Words:
parents
countryside
fresh air
to be quiet
a weekend
need to do something
breakfast
to water flowers
to feed the chickens
to laugh
afternoon
to write a sentence
to listen to a text
to be important
an ear
brain
to get used to a sound
step by step
to understand
to feel safe
to become better in English
Definitions:
A. to feel no danger B. clean air outside C. slowly, one small step after another D. the time after 12:00 and before evening E. to give chickens food F. to make no sound, not loud G. the part of your body you use to hear H. land outside the city, with fields, trees, and farms I. to have a big meaning or value J. Saturday and Sunday K. to hear a sound many times so it feels easy L. to give flowers water M. the first meal in the morning N. to hear words or a story O. your mother and father P. must do something Q. to make a happy sound, like “ha ha ha” R. to know the meaning S. the part of your head that thinks T. to learn more English and speak well U. to write words that make one idea
___________________ Answers:
1 O, 2 H, 3 B, 4 F, 5 J, 6 P, 7 M, 8 L, 9 E, 10 Q, 11 D, 12 U, 13 N, 14 I, 15 G, 16 S, 17 K, 18 C, 19 R, 20 A, 21 T ___________________
Correct version:
parents – your mother and father countryside – land outside the city, with fields, trees, and farms fresh air – clean air outside to be quiet – to make no sound, not loud a weekend – Saturday and Sunday need to do something – must do something breakfast – the first meal in the morning to water flowers – to give flowers water to feed the chickens – to give chickens food to laugh – to make a happy sound, like “ha ha ha” afternoon – the time after 12:00 and before evening to write a sentence – to write words that make one idea to listen to a text – to hear words or a story to be important – to have a big meaning or value an ear – the part of your body you use to hear brain – the part of your head that thinks to get used to a sound – to hear a sound many times so it feels easy step by step – slowly, one small step after another to understand – to know the meaning to feel safe – to feel no danger to become better in English – to learn more English and speak well
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Maya lives in a big city with tall buildings.
YOU WRITE:
No, she does not live in a big city with tall buuildings. She lives in a house in the countryside.
Maya wakes up very early on weekends. __________________________________
Maya eats lunch first in the morning. __________________________________
Maya helps her parents clean the car every weekend. __________________________________
Maya plays computer games all day. __________________________________
Maya does her homework at night. __________________________________
Maya reads books in German. __________________________________
Maya listens to music in Spanish. __________________________________
Maya learns math when she listens to English texts. __________________________________
Maya spends her weekends at the beach. __________________________________
————————– Correct version:
She lives in a big city with tall buildings. No, she does not live in a big city with tall buildings. She lives in a house in the countryside.
She wakes up very early on weekends. No, she does not wake up very early on weekends. She sleeps a little longer on weekends.
She eats lunch first in the morning. No, she does not eat lunch first in the morning. She eats breakfast in the morning.
She helps her parents clean the car every weekend. No, she does not help her parents clean the car every weekend. She helps her parents in the garden and with the animals.
She plays computer games all day. No, she does not play computer games all day. She plays outside with her friends.
She does her homework at night. No, she does not do her homework at night. She does her homework in the afternoon.
She reads books in German. No, she does not read books in German. She reads books in English.
She listens to music in Spanish. No, she does not listen to music in Spanish. She listens to English texts.
She learns math when she listens to English texts. No, she does not learn math when she listens to English texts. She learns English when she listens to texts.
She spends her weekends at the beach. No, she does not spend her weekends at the beach. She spends her weekends at home in the countryside. ####################
Answer as follows:
Does Maya live in a big city with tall buildings?
YOU WRITE:
Maya does not live in a big city. She lives in the countryside.
2. Does Maya wake up very early on weekends? ____________________________________
3. Does Maya eat lunch first in the morning? ____________________________________
4. Does Maya play all day and never help her parents? ____________________________________
5. Does Maya never play with her friends? ____________________________________
6. Does Maya do her homework at night? ____________________________________
7. Does Maya read books in another language than English?____________________________________
8. Does Maya listen to music instead of English texts? ____________________________________
9. Does Maya think listening is not important? ____________________________________
10. Does Maya never learn for school? ____________________________________
——————————— Correct version:
Does Maya live in a big city with tall buildings? Maya does not live in a big city. She lives in the countryside.
Does Maya wake up very early on weekends? Maya does not wake up very early. She sleeps longer on weekends.
Does Maya eat lunch first in the morning? Maya does not eat lunch first. She eats breakfast in the morning.
Does Maya play all day and never help her parents? Maya does not play all day. She helps her father and mother.
Does Maya never play with her friends? Maya does not stay alone. She plays with her friends.
Does Maya do her homework at night? Maya does not do her homework at night. She does homework on weekends.
Does Maya read books in another language than English? Maya does not read other language books. She reads English books.
Does Maya listen to music instead of English texts? Maya does not listen to music. She listens to English texts.
Does Maya think listening is not important? Maya does not think listening is not important. She knows listening is very important.
Does Maya never learn for school? Maya does not skip learning. She learns for school.
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Gap-fill exercise, complete by using the correct form of the verb in brackets ()
Maya _______ in the countryside. (live)
She _______ longer on weekends. (sleep)
Maya _______ her father and mother. (help)
They _______ with their friends near the house. (play)
She _______ her homework in the afternoon. (do)
Maya _______ for school. (learn)
He _______ English books. (read)
She _______ English texts. (listen to)
We _______ that listening is very important. (know)
The ear and brain _______ to the sounds. (get used)
Answer Key:
lives
sleeps
helps
play
does
learns
reads
listens to
know
get used
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Full version:
Maya lives in the countryside.
She sleeps longer on weekends.
Maya helps her father and mother.
They play with their friends near the house.
She does her homework in the afternoon.
Maya learns for school.
He reads English books.
She listens to English texts.
We know that listening is very important.
The ear and brain get used to the sounds.
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Answer:
Does Maya live in a big city?
YOU WRITE:
No, she does not live in a big city. She lives in a house in the countryside
Does she wake up very early on weekends? ________________________________
Does Maya eat lunch first in the morning? ________________________________
Does she never help her parents? ________________________________
Do Maya and her friends stay at home all day? ________________________________
Does she do her homework at night? ________________________________
Does Maya read books in German? ________________________________
Does she listen to music instead of English texts? ________________________________
Do Maya and her parents talk about the news? ________________________________
Does she spend her weekends at the beach? ________________________________
——————————- Correct version:
Does Maya live in a big city? No, she does not live in a big city. She lives in the countryside.
Does Maya wake up very early on weekends? No, she does not wake up very early. She sleeps longer on weekends.
Does Maya eat lunch first in the morning? No, she does not eat lunch first. She eats breakfast in the morning.
Does Maya never help her parents? No, she does not never help her parents. She helps her father and mother.
Do Maya and her friends stay at home all day? No, they do not stay at home all day. They play with their friends.
Does Maya do her homework at night? No, she does not do her homework at night. She does her homework on weekends.
Does Maya read books in German? No, she does not read books in German. She reads English books.
Does she listen to music instead of English texts? No, she does not listen to music. She listens to English texts.
Do Maya and her parents talk about the news? No, they do not talk about the news They talk about the day together.
Does Maya spend her weekends at the beach? No, she does not spend her weekends at the beach. She spends her weekends in the countryside.
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Multiple-choice, one answer correct:
Where does Maya live? a) In the countryside b) In a big city c) At the beach
What does Maya do on weekends in the morning? a) Sleeps longer b) Goes to school c) Cleans her room
Who does Maya help on weekends? a) Her friends b) Her father and mother c) Her teacher
What does Maya do with her friends? a) Plays b) Reads books c) Listens to English texts
When does Maya do her homework? a) At night b) On weekends c) At school
What language books does Maya read? a) German b) English c) Spanish
What does Maya listen to? a) Music b) Stories in German c) English texts
What does Maya know is very important? a) Listening b) Reading c) Writing
What do the ear and brain do? a) Sleep b) Talk c) Get used to the sounds
What does Maya learn for? a) Games b) Sports c) School
_________________ Answers:
1-a, 2-a, 3-b, 4-a, 5-b, 6-b, 7-c, 8-a, 9-c, 10-c
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Interview with Maya:
1. Where do you live, Maya? I live in the countryside.
2. Who do you live with? I live with my father and mother.
3. What do you do on weekends in the morning? I sleep longer.
4. Do you help your parents? Yes, I help my father and mother.
5. What do you help them with? I help them at home and in the garden.
6. Do you play with friends? Yes, I play with my friends.
7. When do you do your homework? I do my homework on weekends.
8. Do you learn for school? Yes, I learn for school.
9. What books do you read? I read English books.
10. What do you listen to? I listen to English texts.
11. Is listening important? Yes, listening is very important.
12. Why is listening important? The ear and brain must get used to the sounds.
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Fill in, words below:
reading – sleep -play – house – step by step – help -brain – homework – countryside – listening
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Hello, my name is Maya. I live in the __________ with my father and mother. On weekends, I __________ a little longer in the morning. I __________ my parents at home and in the garden. I play with my friends near our __________. I also do my __________ and learn for school. I like __________ English books and listening to English texts. I know__________ is very important because my ear and _________ must get used to the sounds. __________, I understand more. I am happy when I learn and __________
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Correct version:
Hello, my name is Maya. I live in the countryside with my father and mother. On weekends, I sleep a little longer in the morning. I help my parents at home and in the garden. I play with my friends near our house. I also do my homework and learn for school. I like reading English books and listening to English texts. I know listening is very important because my ear and brain must get used to the sounds. Step by step, I understand more. I am happy when I learn and play.
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Rewrite the Maya story starting with
>>>>>>>>>>>>Her name is Maya. >>>>>>>>>>>>She lives in the countryside………..
Make all changes necessary.
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Correct version:
Her name is Maya. She lives in the countryside with her father and mother. On weekends, she sleeps a little longer in the morning. She helps her parents at home and in the garden. She plays with her friends near their house. She also does her homework and learns for school. She likes reading English books and listening to English texts. She knows listening is very important because her ear and brain must get used to the sounds. Step by step, she understands more. She is happy when she learns and plays.
Maya wakes up at 6 o’clock. She gets out of bed and goes to the bathroom. She washes her face and brushes her teeth. Then she puts on her clothes.
At 6:30, Maya goes to the kitchen. She eats breakfast. She eats bread and drinks water. Her mother drinks coffee.
At 7 o’clock, Maya goes to school. She walks to school. She sees many children on the way.
At 7:30, school starts. Maya goes to her class and sits down. The teacher says, “Good morning.” They learn English and math.
The morning is quiet and nice.
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Vocabulary:
to wake up – to stop sleeping
to get out of bed – to leave your bed
a bathroom – a room for washing and using the toilet
to wash one’s face – to clean your face with water
to brush one’s teeth – to clean your teeth with a toothbrush
to put on clothes – to wear clothes
breakfast – the first meal of the day
on the way to school – when you go to school
a class (school) – a room or group where students learn
to sit down – to go from standing to sitting
math (school) – the subject about numbers
quiet – no or little noise
nice – good or pleasant
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Match the word with the definition:
Words:
to wake up
to get out of bed
a bathroom
to wash one’s face
to brush one’s teeth
to put on clothes
breakfast
on the way to school
a class (school)
to sit down
math (school)
quiet
nice
Definitions:
a. the first meal of the day b. a room for washing and using the toilet c. good or pleasant d. to clean your teeth with a toothbrush e. to leave your bed f. when you go to school g. no or little noise h. a room or group where students learn i. to stop sleeping j. to clean your face with water k. the subject about numbers l. to go from standing to sitting m. to wear clothes
1. What time do you wake up? Maya: I wake up at 6 o’clock.
2. What do you do after waking up? Maya: I wash my face and brush my teeth.
3. Where do you go after you get out of bed? Maya: I go to the bathroom.
4. When do you eat breakfast? Maya: I eat breakfast at 6:30.
5. Why do you brush your teeth? Maya: I brush my teeth to be clean.
6. How do you go to school? Maya: I walk to school.
7. Which clothes do you put on in the morning? Maya: I put on my school clothes.
8. How many children do you see on the way to school? Maya: I see many children.
9. What do you eat for breakfast? Maya: I eat bread.
10. What do you drink for breakfast? Maya: I drink water.
11. Who do you sit with in class? Maya: I sit with my classmates.
12. How is the morning? Maya: The morning is quiet and nice.
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Fill in, words below:
bathroom – drinks – quiet – kitchen – brush -sit down – breakfast – on the way – learn – put on – wake up
I ________ at 6 o’clock. I get out of bed and go to the __________. I wash my face and __________ my teeth. Then I __________ my school clothes. At 6:30, I go to the __________. I eat __________. I eat bread and drink water. My mother __________ coffee. At 7 o’clock, I walk to school. I see many children __________. At 7:30, school starts. I go to my class and _________. We __________ English and math. The morning is __________ and nice. ——————————–
Correct version:
I wake up at 6 o’clock. I get out of bed and go to the bathroom. I wash my face and brush my teeth. Then I put on my school clothes. At 6:30, I go to the kitchen. I eat breakfast. I eat bread and drink water. My mother drinks coffee. At 7 o’clock, I walk to school. I see many children on the way. At 7:30, school starts. I go to my class and sit down. We learn English and math. The morning is quiet and nice. _____________________
Use the ‚Correct version‘ and rewrite it in the 3rd person singular.
YOU WRITE:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>Maya wakes up at 6 o’clock. She gets out……………
make all changes necessary.
_____________________
Correct version:
Maya wakes up at 6 o’clock. She gets out of bed and goes to the bathroom. She washes her face and brushes her teeth. Then she puts on her school clothes.
At 6:30, Maya goes to the kitchen. She eats breakfast. She eats bread and drinks water. Her mother drinks coffee.
At 7 o’clock, Maya walks to school. She sees many children on the way.
At 7:30, school starts. Maya goes to her class and sits down. The teacher says, “Good morning.” They learn English and math.
Oum is a young girl. She wakes up early. She eats breakfast. She puts on her school uniform. She takes her bag. She walks to school. She sees her friends. She goes to class. She reads and writes. She counts numbers. She draws pictures. She plays at break time. She laughs with friends. She learns many things. The bell rings. School is finished. She walks home. She eats dinner. She does homework. She goes to sleep. ———————————-
Vocabulary:
young – not old
to wake up – to open your eyes in the morning
to eat breakfast – to eat food in the morning
to put on a uniform – to wear school clothes
to take a bag – to pick up your school bag
to walk – to go with your feet
to see friends – to look at and meet friends
to go to class – to enter the classroom
to read – to look at words and understand
to write – to make words with a pen or pencil
to count numbers – to say 1, 2, 3, 4…
to draw pictures – to make a picture with a pencil or pen
to play – to have fun
break time – time to rest and play at school
to laugh – to make a happy sound “ha ha”
the bell rings – the school bell makes a sound “ding ding”
finished – done, no more
homework – school work at home
to sleep – to close your eyes and rest at night
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Personal Pronoun
am / is / are
I
am
8 years old
You
are
8 years old
He
is
8 years old
She
is
8 years old
It
is
8 years old
We
are
8 years old
You (plural)
are
8 years old
They
are
8 years old
Negation:
Personal Pronoun
am not / is not / are not
I
am not
8 years old
You
are not
8 years old
He
is not
8 years old
She
is not
8 years old
It
is not
8 years old
We
are not
8 years old
You (plural)
are not
8 years old
They
are not
8 years old
Questions:
Question Word
Personal Pronoun
Am
I
8 years old?
Are
you
8 years old?
Is
he
8 years old?
Is
she
8 years old?
Is
it
8 years old?
Are
we
8 years old?
Are
you (plural)
8 years old?
Are
they
8 years old?
Statement:
Personal Pronoun
Verb
I
like
ice cream
You
like
ice cream
He
likes
ice cream
She
likes
ice cream
It
likes
ice cream
We
like
ice cream
You (plural)
like
ice cream
They
like
ice cream
Negation:
Personal Pronoun
Verb (negative)
I
do not like
ice cream
You
do not like
ice cream
He
does not like
ice cream
She
does not like
ice cream
It
does not like
ice cream
We
do not like
ice cream
You (plural)
do not like
ice cream
They
do not like
ice cream
Questions:
Do / Does
Personal Pronoun
Verb
Sugar?
Do
I
like
sugar?
Do
you
like
sugar?
Does
he
like
sugar?
Does
she
like
sugar?
Does
it
like
sugar?
Do
we
like
sugar?
Do
you (plural)
like
sugar?
Do
they
like
sugar?
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Negations, questions:
Oum is a young girl.
YOU WRITE:
a) Oum is not a young girl. b) Is Oum a young girl?
2. She wakes up early.
YOU WRITE:
a) She does not eat breakfast. b) Does she eat breakfast?
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3. Oum eats breakfast. a) ______________________ b) ______________________
4. Oum puts on her school uniform. a) ______________________ b) ______________________
5. Oum takes her bag. a) ______________________ b) ______________________
6. Oum walks to school. a) ______________________ b) ______________________
7. Oum sees her friends. a) ______________________ b) ______________________
8. Oum goes to class. a) ______________________ b) ______________________
9. Oum reads and writes. a) ______________________ b) ______________________
10. Oum counts numbers. a) ______________________ b) ______________________
11. Oum draws pictures. a) ______________________ b) ______________________
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Correct version:
1. Oum is young. a) Oum is not young. b) Is Oum young?
2. Oum wakes up early. a) Oum does not wake up early. b) Does Oum wake up early?
3. Oum eats breakfast. a) Oum does not eat breakfast. b) Does Oum eat breakfast?
4. Oum puts on her uniform. a) Oum does not put on her uniform. b) Does Oum put on her uniform?
5. Oum takes her bag. a) Oum does not take her bag. b) Does Oum take her bag?
6. Oum walks to school. a) Oum does not walk to school. b) Does Oum walk to school?
7. Oum sees her friends. a) Oum does not see her friends. b) Does Oum see her friends?
8. Oum goes to class. a) Oum does not go to class. b) Does Oum go to class?
9. Oum reads and writes. a) Oum does not read and write b) Does Oum readand write?
11. Oum counts numbers. a) Oum does not count numbers. b) Does Oum count numbers?
12. Oum draws pictures. a) Oum does not draw pictures. b) Does Oum draw pictures?
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Answer:
Is Oum a young girl?
YOU WRITE:
Yes, she is a young girl.
Does Oum wake up early? _______________________
Does Oum eat breakfast? _______________________
Does Oum put on her school uniform? _______________________
Does Oum walk to school? _______________________
Does Oum see her friends? _______________________
Does Oum go to class? _______________________
Does Oum read and write? _______________________
Does Oum play at break time? _______________________
Does Oum do homework? _______________________
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Correct answers:
Yes, Oum is a young girl.
Yes, Oum wakes up early.
Yes, Oum eats breakfast.
Yes, Oum puts on her school uniform.
Yes, Oum walks to school.
Yes, Oum sees her friends.
Yes, Oum goes to class.
Yes, Oum reads and writes.
Yes, Oum plays at break time.
Yes, Oum does homework. ##################
True?
Oum is an old woman.
YOU WRITE:
No, she is not an old woman. She is a young girl.
Oum sleeps all day.
YOU WRITE:
No, she does not sleep all day. She wakes up early.
Oum eats lunch in the morning. ______________________________
Oum wears a red dress to school. ______________________________
Oum drives a car to school. ______________________________
Oum sees a cat on the way to school. ______________________________
Oum sleeps in class. ______________________________
Oum sleeps at break time. ______________________________
Oum goes to school at night. ______________________________
———————————- Correct version:
No, she is not an old woman. She is a young girl.
No, she does not sleep all day. She wakes up early.
No, she does not eat lunch in the morning. She eats breakfast.
No, she does not wear a red dress at school. She puts on her school uniform.
No, she does not drive a car to school. She walks to school.
No, she does not see a cat on the way to school. She sees her friends.
No, she does not sleep at break time. She plays at break time.
No, she does not go to school at night. She sleeps at night.
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True or false?
Is Oum a girl or a boy?
YOU WRITE:
Oum is not a boy. Oum is a girl
Does she get up at 10 in the morning? ______________________________
Does she eat breakfast at school? ______________________________
Does she wear a red dress? ______________________________
Does she walk or drive to school? ______________________________
Does she see a cat on the way to school? ______________________________
Does she sleep at break time? ______________________________
Does she go to school at night? ______________________________
Does she read and write in class? ______________________________
Does she do homework at school? ______________________________
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Correct version:
No, she is not a boy. She is a girl.
No, she does not get up at 10 in the morning. She gets up early.
No, she does not eat breakfast at school. She eats breakfast at home.
No, she does not wear a red dress. She puts on her school uniform.
No, she does not drive to school. She walks to school.
No, she does not see a cat on the way to school. She sees her friends.
No, she does not sleep at break time. She plays at break time.
No, she does not go to school at night. She goes to school in the morning.
No, she does not skip [to not do something you usually do.] reading and writing. She reads and writes in class.
No, she does not do homework at school. She does homework at home.
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Interview:
Interviewer: Is Oum an old woman? Person: No, she is not an old woman. She is a young girl.
Interviewer: Does Oum wake up early? Person: Yes, she wakes up early.
Interviewer: Does Oum eat breakfast? Person: Yes, she eats breakfast.
Interviewer: Does Oum wear a red dress? Person: No, she does not wear a red dress. She wears her school uniform.
Interviewer: Does Oum take her bag? Person: Yes, she takes her bag.
Interviewer: Does Oum walk to school? Person: Yes, she walks to school.
Interviewer: Does Oum see a cat on the way? Person: No, she does not see a cat. She sees her friends.
Interviewer: Does Oum go to class? Person: Yes, she goes to class.
Interviewer: Does Oum play at break time? Person: Yes, she plays at break time.
Interviewer: Does Oum do homework at school? Person: No, she does not do homework at school. She does homework at home.
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Complete, fill in, words below:
bag – breakfast – at home – wakes up – walks – school uniform – goes – friends – break time
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Interviewer: Who is Oum? Person: She is a young girl.
Interviewer: What does Oum do in the morning? Person: She __________ early.
Interviewer: What does Oum eat in the morning? Person: She eats __________.
Interviewer: What does Oum wear to school? Person: She wears her __________.
Interviewer: What does Oum take to school? Person: She takes her __________.
Interviewer: How does Oum go to school? Person: She __________ to school.
Interviewer: Who does Oum see on the way to school? Person: She sees her___________.
Interviewer: Where does Oum go after she arrives at school? Person: She __________ to class.
Interviewer: What does Oum do at __________? Person: She plays with her friends.
Interviewer: Where does Oum do her homework? Person: No, she does not do homework at school. She does homework __________
. ————————————–
Correct version:
Interviewer: Who is Oum? Person: She is a young girl.
Interviewer: What does Oum do in the morning? Person: She wakes up early.
Interviewer: What does Oum eat in the morning? Person: She eats breakfast.
Interviewer: What does Oum wear to school? Person: She wears her school uniform.
Interviewer: What does Oum take to school? Person: She takes her bag.
Interviewer: How does Oum go to school? Person: She walks to school.
Interviewer: Who does Oum see on the way to school? Person: She sees her friends.
Interviewer: Where does Oum go after she arrives at school? Person: She goes to class.
Interviewer: What does Oum do at break time? Person: She plays with her friends.
Interviewer: Where does Oum do her homework? Person: No, she does not do homework at school. She does homework at home.
####################### A story:
I am a young girl. I wake up early and eat breakfast. I put on my school uniform and take my bag. I walk to school and see my friends on the way. I go to class, and I read and write. I count numbers and draw pictures. At break time, I play with my friends and laugh. The bell rings and school is finished. I walk home, do my homework, and go to sleep. ________________________
Rewrite the story, start with
Oum is a young girl. She wakes up……….
and make all changes necessary. ________________________
Correct version:
Oum is a young girl. She wakes up early and eats breakfast. She puts on her school uniform and takes her bag. She walks to school and sees her friends on the way. She goes to class, and she reads and writes. She counts numbers and draws pictures. At break time, she plays with her friends and laughs. The bell rings and school is finished. She walks home, does her homework, and goes to sleep. ###################
Meet CHHORB Sarea, a 19-year-old from Angkor Thom District, Siem Reap. Her family is very poor. Her father works as a farmer and a construction worker. He earns only 10 USD a day. Her mother makes baskets to help the family. They live in a small house made of leaves and zinc. It is not strong, and they often do not have enough food.
Sarea has a hard life, but she does not give up. She studies every day and becomes the first person in her family to finish high school. She wants to go to university, but she has no money. She feels sad and thinks her dream is over. Then she learns about the Shinta Mani Foundation.
She joins the Culinary Arts Program and finds her love for cooking. The Foundation gives her help and hope. Today, she works as a casual staff for three months at Shinta Mani Hotel. She is very happy and thankful to the Foundation and the kind donors who support her.
___________________________
Vocabulary:
a role model – a person who is a good example for others.
to meet somebody – to see and talk to someone for the first time or again.
a construction worker – a person who builds houses, roads, or buildings.
to earn money – to get money by working.
10 USD a day – ten US dollars for one day of work.
a basket – a container made of bamboo or plastic to carry things.
a house made of leaves – a house built using leaves for the roof or walls.
zinc – a metal used for the roof of a simple house.
food – things we eat to live.
a hard life – a life that is not easy.
to give up – to stop trying.
to study hard – to learn a lot and try your best in school.
to finish high school – to complete the last year of school.
to have no money – to not have any money.
to feel sad – to not feel happy.
a dream is over – the hope or wish is finished.
to learn about something – to get new information.
to join a program – to become part of a course or group.
culinary arts – learning how to cook.
to find one’s love for cooking – to see that you really like to cook.
a foundation – an organization that helps people.
hope – a good feeling about the future.
a casual staff – a person who works for a short time.
to be thankful – to feel happy and say thank you.
kind donors – good people who give money to help others.
to support somebody – to help a person.
to discover = to find out – to learn something new.
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Multiple-choice, one answer correct
A role model is … a) a good example for others b) a kind of food c) a type of house
A construction worker … a) cooks food b) builds houses c) sells clothes
To earn money means … a) to sleep at home b) to play a game c) to get money by working
A basket is … a) a kind of roof b) a container to carry things c) a type of car
Zinc is … a) a fruit from a tree b) a kind of animal c) a metal for roofs
To give up means … a) to eat food b) to walk fast c) to stop trying
To study hard means … a) to learn a lot b) to travel far c) to sleep late
To finish high school means … a) to go on holiday b) to complete school c) to start a job
To have no money means … a) to not have any money b) to work in a hotel c) to buy food
To feel sad means … a) to draw a picture b) to not feel happy c) to run fast
A dream is over means … a) the hope is finished b) the sun comes up c) the school starts
To learn about something means … a) to eat with friends b) to get new information c) to go to sleep
To join a program means … a) to become part of it b) to buy a house c) to leave a job
Culinary arts is … a) learning to cook b) building a road c) making clothes
A foundation is … a) an organization that helps b) a kind of animal c) a place to eat
Hope is … a) a long road b) a kind of food c) a good feeling about the future
A casual staff is … a) a rich person b) a big boss c) a short-time worker
To be thankful means … a) to run fast b) to feel happy and say thank you c) to paint a wall
Kind donors are … a) people who play football b) people who sell clothes c) people who give money to help
To support somebody means … a) to cook rice b) to read a book c) to help a person
Sarea never wants to give up even if life is hard.
She likes to study hard every day.
She finishes high school first in her family.
Sarea has no money for university.
Sometimes she feels sad when she has no money.
Sarea keeps her hope even when things are hard.
She wants to learn more about cooking.
She decides to join a program at the foundation.
Culinary arts is learning to cook.
A foundation helps children like Sarea.
She feels thankful for all the help she gets.
Some kind donors give money to help the foundation.
The foundation helps Sarea to support her dream.
She works as a casual staff at the hotel for three months.
She wants to help other children in her village.
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Match the words with their correct definitions:
Words:
role model
construction worker
earn money
basket
zinc
give up
study hard
finish high school
money
learn about something
join a program
culinary arts
foundation
help
Definitions:
A. to become part of a course or group B. a container to carry things C. a person who is a good example for others D. a metal used for the roof of a house E. to stop trying F. to get new information G. to work to get money H. to complete the last year of school I. a person who builds houses or roads J. a good organization that helps people K. to study a lot and try your best L. a unit used to buy things M. learning how to cook N. to help someone
role model – a person who is a good example for others
construction worker – a person who builds houses or roads
earn money – to work to get money
basket – a container to carry things
zinc – a metal used for the roof of a house
give up – to stop trying
study hard – to study a lot and try your best
finish high school – to complete the last year of school
money – a unit used to buy things
learn about something – to get new information
join a program – to become part of a course or group
culinary arts – learning how to cook
foundation – a good organization that helps people
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True or false:
Sarea is 19 years old.
Her father earns 50 USD a day.
Her mother weaves baskets to help the family.
Sarea was the first in her family to finish high school.
She had enough money to go to university.
She discovered the Shinta Mani Foundation.
Sarea hates cooking.
She joined the Culinary Arts program.
She works as a casual staff at Shinta Mani Hotel for three months.
Sarea lives in a big apartment in the city.
Her family lives in a house made of leaves and zinc.
The foundation does not help children.
Sarea wants to give up her dreams.
She is thankful to the foundation and donors.
Her father works only as a teacher.
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True: 1,3,4,6,8,9,11,14
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Correct version:
Sarea is 19 years old.
Her father earns 50 USD a day. True is: He earns 10 USD a day.
Her mother weaves baskets to help the family.
Sarea was the first in her family to finish high school.
She had enough money to go to university. True is: She had no money for university.
She discovered the Shinta Mani Foundation.
Sarea hates [does not like at all] cooking. True is: She loves cooking.
She joined the Culinary Arts program.
She works as a casual staff at Shinta Mani Hotel for three months.
Sarea lives in a big apartment in the city. True is: She lives in a small house made of leaves and zinc.
Her family lives in a house made of leaves and zinc.
The foundation does not help children. True is: The foundation helps children.
Sarea wants to give up her dreams. True is: She never gives up her dreams.
She is thankful to the foundation and donors.
Her father works only as a teacher. True is: He works as a farmer and construction worker.
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Basics:
Personal Pronoun
am / is / are
I
am
8 years old
You
are
8 years old
He
is
8 years old
She
is
8 years old
It
is
8 years old
We
are
8 years old
You (plural)
are
8 years old
They
are
8 years old
Negation:
Personal Pronoun
am not / is not / are not
I
am not
8 years old
You
are not
8 years old
He
is not
8 years old
She
is not
8 years old
It
is not
8 years old
We
are not
8 years old
You (plural)
are not
8 years old
They
are not
8 years old
Questions:
Question Word
Personal Pronoun
Am
I
8 years old?
Are
you
8 years old?
Is
he
8 years old?
Is
she
8 years old?
Is
it
8 years old?
Are
we
8 years old?
Are
you (plural)
8 years old?
Are
they
8 years old?
Statement:
Personal Pronoun
Verb
I
like
ice cream
You
like
ice cream
He
likes
ice cream
She
likes
ice cream
It
likes
ice cream
We
like
ice cream
You (plural)
like
ice cream
They
like
ice cream
Negation:
Personal Pronoun
Verb (negative)
I
do not like
ice cream
You
do not like
ice cream
He
does not like
ice cream
She
does not like
ice cream
It
does not like
ice cream
We
do not like
ice cream
You (plural)
do not like
ice cream
They
do not like
ice cream
Questions:
Do / Does
Personal Pronoun
Verb
Sugar?
Do
I
like
sugar?
Do
you
like
sugar?
Does
he
like
sugar?
Does
she
like
sugar?
Does
it
like
sugar?
Do
we
like
sugar?
Do
you (plural)
like
sugar?
Do
they
like
sugar?
##################
Correct the staments:
Sarea is 25 years old.
EXAMPLE:
Sarea is not 25 years old. She is 19 years old.
Her father earns 50 USD a day. _____________________________
Her mother works in a restaurant. _____________________________
Sarea already went to university. _____________________________
She hates cooking. _____________________________
She never finished high school. _____________________________
Her family lives in a large concrete house. _____________________________
The foundation does not help children. _____________________________
Sarea works as a full-time manager at the hotel. _____________________________
Her father works only as a teacher. _____________________________
—————————– Correct version:
Sarea is 25 years old → Sarea is not 25 years old → Sarea is 19 years old
Her father earns 50 USD a day → Her father does not earn 50 USD a day → Her father earns 10 USD a day
Her mother works in a restaurant → Her mother does not work in a restaurant → Her mother weaves baskets to help the family
Sarea already went to university → Sarea has not gone to university → She had no money for university
She hates cooking → She does not hate cooking → She loves cooking
She never finished high school → She did finish high school → She was the first in her family to finish high school
Her family lives in a large concrete house → Her family does not live in a large concrete house → Her family lives in a house made of leaves and zinc
The foundation does not help children → The foundation helps children → The foundation helps children like Sarea
Sarea works as a full-time manager at the hotel → Sarea does not work as a full-time manager at the hotel → She works as a casual staff at Shinta Mani Hotel for three months
Her father works only as a teacher → Her father does not work only as a teacher → He works as a farmer and construction worker
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Correct the following statements:
Does Sarea live in a big apartment in the city?
YOU WRITE:
No, Sarea does not live in a big apartment in the city. She lives in a small house in the countryside.
Do her parents have a lot of money? __________________________
Does her father earn 50 USD a day? __________________________
Do her siblings [brothers or sisters] go to university? __________________________
Does her mother work in a restaurant? __________________________
Does Sarea hate cooking? __________________________
Do her parents work in offices? __________________________
Does she never finish high school? __________________________
Does Sarea work as a full-time manager at the hotel? __________________________
Do her grandparents live with them? __________________________
Does she go to university every day? __________________________
Do her friends work at the hotel? __________________________
Does her family have a shop? __________________________
Does her father only teach at school? __________________________
———————————– Correct answers:
Does Sarea live in a big apartment in the city? → No, she does not live in a big apartment in the city. She lives in a small house made of leaves and zinc.
Do her parents have a lot of money? → No, they do not have a lot of money. They have very little money; her father earns 10 USD a day.
Does her father earn 50 USD a day? → No, he does not earn 50 USD a day. He earns 10 USD a day.
Do her siblings go to university? → No, they do not go to university. Only Sarea finished high school.
Does her mother work in a restaurant? → No, she does not work in a restaurant. She works by weaving baskets to help the family.
Does Sarea hate cooking? → No, she does not hate cooking. She loves cooking.
Do her parents work in offices? → No, they do not work in offices. Her father works as a farmer and construction worker.
Does she finish high school? → No, she does not fail to finish high school. She finishes high school and is the first in her family to do so.
Does Sarea work as a full-time manager at the hotel? → No, she does not work as a full-time manager. She works as a casual staff for three months.
Do her grandparents live with them? → No, they do not live with them. She only lives with her parents.
Does she go to university every day? → No, she does not go to university every day. She cannot go because she has no money.
Do her friends work at the hotel? → No, they do not work at the hotel. Only Sarea works there.
Does her family have a shop? → No, they do not have a shop. They have a small farm.
Does her father teach at school? → No, he does not teach at school. He works as a farmer and construction worker.
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Interview with Sarea:
Interviewer: Hello! What is your name? Sarea: My name is Sarea.
Interviewer: How old are you? Sarea: I am 19 years old.
Interviewer: Where do you live? Sarea: I live in Angkor Thom, Siem Reap.
Interviewer: Who do you live with? Sarea: I live with my parents.
Interviewer: What does your father do? Sarea: My father works as a farmer and construction worker.
Interviewer: What does your mother do? Sarea: My mother weaves baskets.
Interviewer: Do you have brothers or sisters? Sarea: No, I do not have siblings.
Interviewer: Do you go to school? Sarea: Yes, I finish high school.
Interviewer: What do you like to do in your free time? Sarea: I like cooking.
Interviewer: Do you have a job? Sarea: Yes, I work as a casual staff at Shinta Mani Hotel.
Interviewer: How long do you work at the hotel? Sarea: I work there for three months.
Interviewer: Do you like your job? Sarea: Yes, I like my job very much.
Interviewer: Are you happy with your life? Sarea: Yes, I am happy and thankful.
Interviewer: Who helps you in your life? Sarea: The foundation and kind donors help me.
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Rewrite the following story starting with…
Her name is Sarea. She is 19 years old………………….
and make all changes necessary:
My name is Sarea. I am 19 years old. I live in Angkor Thom, Siem Reap with my parents. My father works as a farmer and construction worker. My mother weaves baskets to help our family. We have a small house made of leaves and zinc.
I am the first in my family to finish high school. I have no money for university, but I never give up. I discover the Shinta Mani Foundation and join the Culinary Arts program. I love cooking and learn many new things.
Now, I work as a casual staff at Shinta Mani Hotel for three months. I am happy and thankful to the foundation and kind donors for helping me and giving me hope for the future.
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Correct version:
Her name is Sarea. She is 19 years old and lives in Angkor Thom, Siem Reap, with her parents. Her father works as a farmer and construction worker, earning only 10 USD a day. Her mother weaves baskets to help the family. They live in a small house made of leaves and zinc, and sometimes they do not have enough food.
Sarea never gives up on school. She is the first in her family to finish high school. She has no money for university, but she discovers the Shinta Mani Foundation and joins the Culinary Arts program. She loves cooking and learns many new skills.
Today, Sarea works as a casual staff at Shinta Mani Hotel for three months. She is happy and thankful to the foundation and kind donors for helping her and giving her hope for the future.
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Final vocabulary test, a challenge, yes, you can:
a person who is a good example for others :______________
to see and talk to someone for the first time or after a long time :______________
a person who builds houses, roads, or buildings :______________
to get money by working :______________
the amount of money someone gets each day (10 dollars) :______________
a container to carry or hold things :______________
a house with walls or roof made from leaves :______________
a metal used for roofs or other building parts :______________
something that people eat :______________
a life with many problems or difficulties :______________
to stop trying :______________
to try your best at learning :______________
to complete all years of school before university :______________
not to have money :______________
to be unhappy :______________
when a hope or plan cannot happen :______________
to get information or knowledge about something :______________
to become part of a course or group :______________
learning to cook :______________
to discover that you enjoy cooking :______________
a group or organization that helps people :______________
a feeling that good things can happen :______________
a worker who works for a short time or part-time :______________
to feel happy because someone helps you :______________
people who give money or help to others :______________
to help someone :______________
to find out something new :______________
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a person who is a good example for others : role model
to see and talk to someone for the first time or after a long time : to meet somebody
a person who builds houses, roads, or buildings : construction worker
to get money by working : to earn money
the amount of money someone gets each day (10 dollars) : 10 USD a day
a container to carry or hold things : basket
a house with walls or roof made from leaves : house made of leaves
a metal used for roofs or other building parts : zinc
something that people eat : food
a life with many problems or difficulties : hard life
to stop trying : to give up
to try your best at learning : to study hard
to complete all years of school before university : to finish high school
not to have money : to have no money
to be unhappy : to feel sad
when a hope or plan cannot happen : a dream is over
to get information or knowledge about something : to learn about something
to become part of a course or group : to join a program
learning to cook : culinary arts
to discover that you enjoy cooking : to find one’s love for cooking
a group or organization that helps people : foundation
a feeling that good things can happen : hope
a worker who works for a short time or part-time : casual staff
to feel happy because someone helps you : to be thankful
people who give money or help to others : kind donors
to help someone : to support somebody
to find out something new : to discover
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APPENDIX – a mentor
if she had a mentor, he/she would write:
If she had a mentor, he/she probably would send her that message:
Dear Sarea,
You are an inspiration, blazing a trail as the first in your family to graduate high school and pursue your dreams through the Shinta Mani Foundation’s culinary arts program. Your hard work and determination shine brightly, and I want you to know how incredible you are for pushing forward despite the challenges. Stay focused on your goals, because every step you take is building a future filled with possibility. Your passion for culinary arts is your spark—let it guide you, even when the path feels tough. You have the strength to overcome anything, and the Shinta Mani Foundation believes in you, just as I do. Keep dreaming big, because your dreams are valid, and they’re worth every ounce of effort. You’re not just creating a career; you’re creating a legacy for yourself and those who will follow in your footsteps. Believe in yourself, stay true to your heart, and know that you’re capable of achieving greatness. You’ve already come so far—keep going, and let your dreams carry you to places you never imagined.With admiration and encouragement,
Anika is eight. She lives in a village with her mother and father. Every morning, she eats breakfast and goes to school. She likes to read and draw. After school, she helps her mother. She feeds the chickens and waters the flowers. In the evening, she plays with her friends. Anika is happy and loves her home.
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Vocabulary:
a village – a small place where people live, not a city
mother – a woman who has children
father – a man who has children
morning – the time after night, before afternoon
to eat – to put food in your mouth
breakfast – the first meal in the morning
to like to read – to enjoy looking at books or stories
to draw – to make a picture with a pencil or pen
after school – the time when school is finished
to help – to do something for another person
to feed the chickens – to give food to the chickens
to water the flowers – to give water to the flowers
the evening – the time after afternoon, before night
to play with friends – to have fun with friends
to be happy – to feel good and smile
to love home – to feel good and safe at home
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Answer:
EXAMPLE:
Is Anika eight or ten years old?
YOU WRITE:
She is eight years old.
Does she live in a village or in a city?
Does she live with her grandmother or with he mother and father?
Does she have breakfast in the morning or does she not have breakfast in the morning?
Does she go to school or to the park after breakfast?
does she like to reand and draw or to play in the park?
Doe she play with freinds after school or help her mother?
Does she feed the birds or the chickens?
Does she water she flowers or the trees in the garden?
Does she watch TV in the evening or play with her friends?
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Answers:
She lives in a village.
She lives with her mother and father.
She has breakfast in the morning.
She goes to school after breakfast.
She likes to read and draw.
She helps her mother after school.
She feeds the chickens.
She waters the flowers in the garden.
She plays with her friends in the evening.
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Correct the statements (see grammar above):
Anika is ten years old.
YOU WRITE:
Anika is not ten years old. She is eight years old.
Anika lives in a big city. __________________
She lives with her grandmother. __________________
She does not go to school. __________________
She does not like to read. __________________
She plays in the park after school. __________________
She feeds the dogs. __________________
She waters the trees. __________________
She watches TV in the evening. __________________
Anika is sad. __________________
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Correct answers:
1. Anika is not ten years old. She is eight years old.
2. Anika does not live in a big city. She lives in a village.
3. She does not live with her grandmother. She lives with her mother and father.
4. She does not skip school. She goes to school.
5. She does not dislike reading. She likes to read.
6. She does not play in the park after school. She helps her mother.
7. She does not feed the dogs. She feeds the chickens.
8. She does not water the trees. She waters the flowers.
9. She does not watch TV in the evening. She plays with her friends.
10. Anika is not sad. She is happy.
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Correct the follwoing questions:
Is Anika ten years old?
YOU WRITE:
No, she is not ten years old. She is eight years old.
Does Anika live in a big city? ________________________
Does she live with her grandmother? ________________________
Does she skip school? ________________________
Does she dislike reading? ________________________
Does she play in the park after school? ________________________
Does she feed the dogs? ________________________
Does she water the trees? ________________________
Does she watch TV in the evening? ________________________
Is Anika sad? ________________________
——————————– Correct answers:
No, Anika is not ten years old. She is eight years old.
No, Anika does not live in a big city. She lives in a village.
No, she does not live with her grandmother. She lives with her mother and father.
No, she does not skip school. She goes to school.
No, she does not dislike reading. She likes to read.
No, she does not play in the park after school. She helps her mother.
No, she does not feed the dogs. She feeds the chickens.
No, she does not water the trees. She waters the flowers.
No, she does not watch TV in the evening. She plays with her friends.
No, Anika is not sad. She is happy.
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Fill in, words below:
home – waters – father – morning – garden – eight – chickens – happy – read – school – after school – city – village – flowers
Anika is ______ years old.
She lives in a ______.
She lives with her mother and ______.
Every ______ she eats breakfast.
She goes to ______ after breakfast.
She likes to ______ and draw.
After ______, she helps her mother.
She gives food to the ______.
She ______ the flowers in the garden.
In the ______, she plays with her friends.
Anika is ______ and smiles a lot.
She loves her ______.
She does not live in a ______.
She helps her family in the ______.
Correct answers:
Anika is eight years old.
She lives in a village.
She lives with her mother and father.
Every morning she eats breakfast.
She goes to school after breakfast.
She likes to read and draw.
After school, she helps her mother.
She gives food to the chickens.
She waters the flowers in the garden.
In the evening, she plays with her friends.
Anika is happy and smiles a lot.
She loves her home.
She does not live in a city.
She helps her family in the garden.
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Fill in, words below:
mother – breakfast – flowers – chickens – eight – morning – village – draw -love – play
Interviewer: Hello, Anika! How old are you? Anika: I am __________ years old.
Interviewer: Where do you live? Anika: I live in a __________.
Interviewer: Who do you live with? Anika: I live with my __________ and father.
Interviewer: Do you go to school? Anika: Yes, I go to school.
Interviewer: What time do you wake up? Anika: I wake up in the __________.
Interviewer: What do you eat in the morning? Anika: I eat __________.
Interviewer: What do you like to do? Anika: I like to read and __________.
Interviewer: Do you help your brother? Anika: No, I help my mother.
Interviewer: What do you feed? Anika: I feed the __________.
Interviewer: Do you water the trees? Anika: No, I water the __________.
Interviewer: What do you do in the evening? Anika: I __________with my friends.
Interviewer: Are you happy? Anika: Yes, I am happy.
Interviewer: Do you like your home? Anika: Yes, I __________ my home.
Interviewer: Do you live in a city? Anika: No, I do not live in a city.
—————————– Correct version:
Interviewer: Hello, Anika! How old are you? Anika: I am eight years old.
Interviewer: Where do you live? Anika: I live in a village.
Interviewer: Who do you live with? Anika: I live with my mother and father.
Interviewer: Do you go to school? Anika: Yes, I go to school.
Interviewer: What time do you wake up? Anika: I wake up in the morning.
Interviewer: What do you eat in the morning? Anika: I eat breakfast.
Interviewer: What do you like to do? Anika: I like to read and draw.
Interviewer: Do you help your brother? Anika: No, I help my mother.
Interviewer: What do you feed? Anika: I feed the chickens.
Interviewer: Do you water the trees? Anika: No, I water the flowers.
Interviewer: What do you do in the evening? Anika: I play with my friends.
Interviewer: Are you happy? Anika: Yes, I am happy.
Interviewer: Do you like your home? Anika: Yes, I love my home.
Interviewer: Do you live in a city? Anika: No, I do not live in a city.
knife – knives mouse – mice child – children loaf – loaves man – men tooth – teeth sheep – sheep woman – women foot – feet potato – potatoes leaf – leaves goose – geese wife – wives die – dice calf – calves thief – thieves tomato – tomatoes person – people deer – deer fish – fish ################## Vocabulary:
knife – a tool [a thing that you use with your hands to do a job.] to cut things
mouse – a small animal with a long tail [long part at the back of an animal’s body.]
child – a young boy or girl
loaf – a whole bread
man – an adult male person
tooth – a hard part in your mouth for chewing [to use your teeth to break food into small pieces]
sheep – an animal with wool
woman – an adult female person
foot – the part of the body at the end of your leg
potato – a round vegetable that grows in the ground
leaf – the green part of a tree or plant
goose – a large bird that lives near water
wife – a married woman
die [pl. dice] – a small cube [shape with 6 equal square sides] with numbers for games
calf – a young cow
thief – a person who takes things that are not theirs
tomato – a red vegetable or fruit
person – a human being
deer – a wild animal with antlers [horns]
fish – an animal that lives in water and swims
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Match-the-word-with-definition:
Words:
child
goose
tomato
mouse
knife
woman
thief
loaf
deer
foot
potato
calf
tooth
person
Definitions:
a. a human being b. a young cow c. a small animal with a long tail d. a tool to cut things e. a young boy or girl f. an adult female person g. a wild animal with antlers h. a red vegetable or fruit i. a part of the body at the end of the leg j. a person who takes things that are not theirs k. a large bird that lives near water l. a whole bread m. a round vegetable that grows in the ground n. a hard part in your mouth for chewing
child – a young boy or girl goose – a large bird that lives near water tomato – a red vegetable or fruit mouse – a small animal with a long tail knife – a tool to cut things woman – an adult female person thief – a person who takes things that are not theirs loaf – a whole bread deer – a wild animal with antlers foot – a part of the body at the end of the leg potato – a round vegetable that grows in the ground calf – a young cow tooth – a hard part in your mouth for chewing person – a human being
[My name is Oum. I am twelve years old. I am from Siem Reap. I like football and pizza. I don’t like spiders. I don’t like homework. My dream is to be a teacher. I want to travel to Paris one day.]
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Now you talk to Oum:
Your name is Oum. You are twelve years old. You are from Siem Reap.
You like football and pizza. You don’t like spiders. You don’t like homework.
Your dream is to be a teacher. You want to travel to Paris one day. ##################
Now you talk about Oum:
Her name is Oum. She is twelve years old. She is from Siem Reap.
She likes football and pizza. She doesn’t like spiders. She doesn’t like homework.
Her dream is to be a teacher. She wants to travel to Paris one day. ############### Simple statements:
