Jakarta is a big city in Indonesia. As a tourist, I want to see the city like local people do. I do not only visit tourist places. I want to see normal daily life from morning to evening.

In the morning, I get up early at my hotel. I walk outside and see people start their day. Many workers go to work, and children go to school. Small shops open, and food sellers prepare breakfast. I visit a local market and see people buy fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat. The market is busy, and many people talk and smile.

For breakfast, I eat at a small warung. A warung is a small food shop. I eat rice, chicken, vegetables, and drink tea or coffee. Many local people eat there before work. I sit down, watch the people, and enjoy the simple morning.

In the afternoon, I walk around the city. I take a bus or train because many people use public transport every day. I visit small shops and see people buy clothes, food, and other things. I also go to a shopping mall. Many people in Jakarta like malls because they can shop, eat, and meet friends there.

In the evening, I try local food from a street food place. I eat fried rice, noodles, or meat on sticks. Families and friends sit together, talk, and enjoy their meals. After dinner, I walk through the city and see the lights.

A day in Jakarta like a local is a great way to learn about the city. I see how people live, eat, work, and spend time together.

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Word / Phrase	Definition
to enjoy	to like something and have a good time
local life	the normal life of people who live in a place
to walk outside	to go on foot in the open air
a food seller	a person who sells food
to prepare breakfast	to make food for the morning meal
vegetables	plants that people eat, like carrots, beans, or potatoes
meat	food from animals, like chicken, beef, or fish
to be busy	to have many things happening or many people around
to smile	to show happiness with your face
to take a bus	to travel by bus
clothes	things people wear, like shirts, trousers, and dresses
a shopping mall	a big building with many shops and restaurants
meat on sticks	small pieces of meat on a stick, often cooked over a fire

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Match words 1–13 with the correct definitions A–M.

Words:

1. to enjoy
2. local life
3. to walk outside
4. a food seller
5. to prepare breakfast
6. vegetables
7. meat
8. to be busy
9. to smile
10. to take a bus
11. clothes
12. a shopping mall
13. meat on sticks

Definitions:

A. things people wear, like shirts, trousers, and dresses
B. to show happiness with your face
C. a person who sells food
D. a big building with many shops and restaurants
E. to travel by bus
F. small pieces of meat on a stick, often cooked over a fire
G. plants that people eat, like carrots, beans, or potatoes
H. to go on foot in the open air
I. the normal life of people who live in a place
J. to like something and have a good time
K. to have many things happening or many people around
L. to make food for the morning meal
M. food from animals, like chicken or beef

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

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Match words 1–13 with the correct definitions A–M.

Words:

1. to enjoy
2. local life
3. to walk outside
4. a food seller
5. to prepare breakfast
6. vegetables
7. meat
8. to be busy
9. to smile
10. to take a bus
11. clothes
12. a shopping mall
13. meat on sticks

Definitions:

A. things people wear, like shirts, trousers, and dresses
B. to show happiness with your face
C. a person who sells food
D. a big building with many shops and restaurants
E. to travel by bus
F. small pieces of meat on a stick, often cooked over a fire
G. plants that people eat, like carrots, beans, or potatoes
H. to go on foot in the open air
I. the normal life of people who live in a place
J. to like something and have a good time
K. to have many things happening or many people around
L. to make food for the morning meal
M. food from animals, like chicken or beef

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

1. The tourist wants to see Jakarta like local people do.
2. Many workers go to work in the morning.
3. The tourist travels around Jakarta by airplane.
4. Small shops open in the morning.
5. A warung is a large international restaurant.
6. The tourist eats pizza at a street food place.
7. The tourist eats rice, chicken, and vegetables for breakfast.
8. Shopping malls are places to shop, eat, and meet friends.
9. The tourist starts the day at a beach in Jakarta.
10. Many people use public transport every day.
11. The tourist visits a museum in the afternoon.
12. Street food can include fried rice, noodles, and meat on sticks.
13. The tourist walks outside in the morning.
14. The tourist works as a food seller in Jakarta.
15. The tourist sees the city lights after dinner.
16. The local market sells cars and computers.
17. Children go to the local market to buy fish before school.
18. The tourist learns how people live, eat, work, and spend time together.
19. The tourist sleeps all day at the hotel.
20. Families and friends sit together at shopping malls after breakfast.

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Answers:
1-T, 2-T, 3-F, 4-T, 5-F, 6-F, 7-T, 8-T,
9-F, 10-T, 11-F, 12-T, 13-T, 14-F,
15-T, 16-F, 17-F, 18-T, 19-F, 20-F

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Full version:

1. The tourist wants to see Jakarta like local people do.
2. Many workers go to work in the morning.
3. The tourist travels around Jakarta by airplane.
   True is: The tourist travels around Jakarta by bus or train.
4. Small shops open in the morning.
5. A warung is a large international restaurant.
   True is: A warung is a small food shop.
6. The tourist eats pizza at a street food place.
   True is: The tourist eats fried rice, noodles, or meat on sticks at a street food place.
7. The tourist eats rice, chicken, and vegetables for breakfast.
8. Shopping malls are places to shop, eat, and meet friends.
9. The tourist starts the day at a beach in Jakarta.
   True is: The tourist starts the day at the hotel and walks outside.
10. Many people use public transport every day.
11. The tourist visits a museum in the afternoon.
    True is: The tourist visits small shops and a shopping mall in the afternoon.
12. Street food can include fried rice, noodles, and meat on sticks.
13. The tourist walks outside in the morning.
14. The tourist works as a food seller in Jakarta.
    True is: The tourist visits food sellers and eats local food.
15. The tourist sees the city lights after dinner.
16. The local market sells cars and computers.
    True is: The local market sells fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat.
17. Children go to the local market to buy fish before school.
    True is: Children go to school in the morning.
18. The tourist learns how people live, eat, work, and spend time together.
19. The tourist sleeps all day at the hotel.
    True is: The tourist gets up early at the hotel and explores the city.
20. Families and friends sit together at shopping malls after breakfast.
    True is: Families and friends sit together at street food places, talk, and enjoy their meals.

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Fill in, words below

to take a bus – meat – to smile – clothes – local life –
a shopping mall – to enjoy – vegetables –
a food seller – to prepare breakfast –
to be busy – meat on sticks –
to walk outside

1. I want to learn about __________ and see how people in Jakarta live every day.
2. In the morning, I like __________ and watch people start their day.
3. The person who sells food at the market is called __________.
4. The cook gets up early __________ for the customers.
5. The market is full of people, so it can __________.
6. People buy fruit and __________ at the local market.
7. Chicken, beef, and fish are different types of __________.
8. Many people __________ because it is an easy way to travel around the city.
9. A large building with many shops and restaurants is called __________.
10. People buy shirts, trousers, and other __________ in shops.
11. Tourists __________ their time when they discover a new city.
12. Friendly people often __________ when they meet other people.
13. At the street food place, I eat __________ with a special sauce.

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Full version:

1. I want to learn about local life and see how people in Jakarta live every day.
2. In the morning, I like to walk outside and watch people start their day.
3. The person who sells food at the market is called a food seller.
4. The cook gets up early to prepare breakfast for the customers.
5. The market is full of people, so it can be busy.
6. People buy fruit and vegetables at the local market.
7. Chicken, beef, and fish are different types of meat.
8. Many people take a bus because it is an easy way to travel around the city.
9. A large building with many shops and restaurants is called a shopping mall.
10. People buy shirts, trousers, and other clothes in shops.
11. Tourists enjoy their time when they discover a new city.
12. Friendly people often smile when they meet other people.
13. At the street food place, I eat meat on sticks with a special sauce.

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Match the first half of each sentence (1–12) with the correct second half (A–L)

First half

1. Jakarta is a big city in Indonesia,
2. The tourist wants to see the city
3. In the morning, many workers go to work
4. The tourist visits a local market
5. For breakfast, the tourist eats at a small warung
6. In the afternoon, the tourist takes a bus or train
7. Many people in Jakarta like shopping malls
8. In the evening, the tourist tries local food
9. Families and friends sit together,
10. After dinner, the tourist walks through the city
11. A day in Jakarta like a local helps the tourist
12. The tourist wants to see normal daily life

Second half

A. because they can shop, eat, and meet friends there.
B. and see the city lights.
C. from morning to evening.
D. where people buy fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat.
E. talk, and enjoy their meals.
F. learn about how people live, eat, work, and spend time together.
G. and children go to school.
H. like local people do.
I. because many people use public transport every day.
J. and eats fried rice, noodles, or meat on sticks.
K. where the tourist eats rice, chicken, vegetables, and drinks tea or coffee.
L. with many different people, shops, and places to visit.

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

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Full version:

1. Jakarta is a big city in Indonesia, with many different people, shops, and places to visit.
2. The tourist wants to see the city like local people do.
3. In the morning, many workers go to work and children go to school.
4. The tourist visits a local market where people buy fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat.
5. For breakfast, the tourist eats at a small warung where the tourist eats rice, chicken, vegetables, and drinks tea or coffee.
6. In the afternoon, the tourist takes a bus or train because many people use public transport every day.
7. Many people in Jakarta like shopping malls because they can shop, eat, and meet friends there.
8. In the evening, the tourist tries local food and eats fried rice, noodles, or meat on sticks.
9. Families and friends sit together, talk, and enjoy their meals.
10. After dinner, the tourist walks through the city and sees the city lights.
11. A day in Jakarta like a local helps the tourist learn about how people live, eat, work, and spend time together.
12. The tourist wants to see normal daily life from morning to evening.

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Answer the questions:

1. Why does the tourist want to see Jakarta like a local?
2. When does the tourist get up at the hotel?
3. Who goes to work and school in the morning?
4. Where does the tourist go to see people buy food?
5. What do people buy at the local market?
6. What does the tourist eat and drink for breakfast?
7. What is a warung?
8. How does the tourist travel around the city in the afternoon?
9. Why do many people like shopping malls in Jakarta?
10. What food does the tourist try in the evening?
11. Who sits together, talks, and enjoys meals?
12. What does the tourist learn from a day in Jakarta like a local?

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Answers:

1. Why does the tourist want to see Jakarta like a local? – The tourist wants to learn about normal daily life in Jakarta.
2. When does the tourist get up at the hotel? – The tourist gets up early at the hotel.
3. Who goes to work and school in the morning? – Many workers go to work, and children go to school in the morning.
4. Where does the tourist go to see people buy food? – The tourist goes to a local market to see people buy food.
5. What do people buy at the local market? – People buy fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat at the local market.
6. What does the tourist eat and drink for breakfast? – The tourist eats rice, chicken, and vegetables and drinks tea or coffee for breakfast.
7. What is a warung? – A warung is a small food shop.
8. How does the tourist travel around the city in the afternoon? – The tourist travels around the city by bus or train in the afternoon.
9. Why do many people like shopping malls in Jakarta? – Many people like shopping malls because they can shop, eat, and meet friends there.
10. What food does the tourist try in the evening? – The tourist tries fried rice, noodles, or meat on sticks in the evening.
11. Who sits together, talks, and enjoys meals? – Families and friends sit together, talk, and enjoy their meals.
12. What does the tourist learn from a day in Jakarta like a local? – The tourist learns how people live, eat, work, and spend time together.

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Match the statements (1–10) with the correct evidence in text (A–J)

Statements

1. The tourist wants to understand everyday activities in Jakarta.
2. The city becomes active early in the day.
3. The tourist visits a place where people buy fresh products.
4. The tourist has a simple morning meal with local people.
5. Public transport is an important part of daily travel.
6. People enjoy spending time in large shopping areas.
7. The tourist tries traditional street meals at night.
8. People spend the evening together with others.
9. The tourist explores the city after eating.
10. The experience teaches the tourist about the city.

Evidence

A. Many people in Jakarta use buses and trains every day.

B. Families and friends sit together, talk, and enjoy their meals.

C. The tourist sees how people live, eat, work, and spend time together.

D. The tourist walks through the streets and sees the lights.

E. Workers leave home and children start their school day.

F. The tourist eats rice, chicken, vegetables, and drinks tea or coffee at a warung.

G. The visitor goes to a market and watches customers choose fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat.

H. The traveller wants to see normal life from morning to evening, not only famous places.

I. The visitor eats fried rice, noodles, or meat on sticks at a food place.

J. Many residents go there to shop, eat, and meet friends.

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

1. The tourist wants to understand everyday activities in Jakarta. – The tourist wants to see normal daily life from morning to evening.
2. The city becomes active early in the day. – Many workers go to work, and children go to school.
3. The tourist visits a place where people buy fresh products. – The tourist goes to a local market and sees people buy fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat.
4. The tourist has a simple morning meal with local people. – The tourist eats rice, chicken, vegetables, and drinks tea or coffee at a small warung.
5. Public transport is an important part of daily travel. – The tourist takes a bus or train because many people use public transport every day.
6. People enjoy spending time in large shopping areas. – Many people in Jakarta like malls because they can shop, eat, and meet friends there.
7. The tourist tries traditional street meals at night. – The tourist eats fried rice, noodles, or meat on sticks from a street food place.
8. People spend the evening together with others. – Families and friends sit together, talk, and enjoy their meals.
9. The tourist explores the city after eating. – After dinner, the tourist walks through the city and sees the lights.
10. The experience teaches the tourist about the city. – The tourist learns how people live, eat, work, and spend time together.

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Who or What? – Match the words with the correct information.

Words

1. Workers
2. Children
3. Food sellers
4. Local people
5. Families and friends
6. Tourists
7. People at the market
8. The tourist
9. People in Jakarta
10. People at street food places

Information

A. eat together, talk, and enjoy their meals
B. prepare breakfast for customers
C. go to school in the morning
D. go to work in the morning
E. use buses, trains, and visit shopping malls
F. buy fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat
G. learn about daily life in the city
H. visit markets, shops, and food places
I. meet friends and spend time in shopping malls
J. enjoy local meals in the evening

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

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Full version:

1. Workers – go to work in the morning.
2. Children – go to school in the morning.
3. Food sellers – prepare breakfast for customers.
4. Local people – use buses, trains, and visit shopping malls.
5. Families and friends – eat together, talk, and enjoy their meals.
6. Tourists – learn about daily life in the city.
7. People at the market – buy fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat.
8. The tourist – visits markets, shops, and food places.
9. People in Jakarta – meet friends and spend time in shopping malls.
10. People at street food places – enjoy local meals in the evening.

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Match the questions (1–12) with the correct answers (A–L):

Questions

1. Why do you want to see Jakarta like a local?
2. When do you start your day in Jakarta?
3. Who do you see in the streets in the morning?
4. Where do you go to watch people buy food?
5. What do you have for your first meal of the day?
6. What is a warung?
7. How do you move around the city in the afternoon?
8. Why do people like shopping malls in Jakarta?
9. What do you try in the evening?
10. Who enjoys meals together at night?
11. What do you see after dinner?
12. What do you learn from this experience?

Answers

A. I notice workers going to their jobs and children going to school.

B. It is a small food shop where many local people eat.

C. I taste fried rice, noodles, and meat on sticks at a street food place.

D. I get up early at my hotel and go outside in the morning.

E. I want to discover normal daily life and understand how people live in the city.

F. I understand more about the way people live, eat, work, and spend time together.

G. I visit a local market with fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat.

H. I travel by bus or train because many residents use these every day.

I. They offer places for shopping, eating, and meeting friends.

J. My morning meal is rice, chicken, vegetables, and tea or coffee at a small warung.

K. Families and friends sit together, talk, and share their food.

L. I look at the city lights during my evening walk.

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

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Full version:

Interviewer: 1. Why do you want to see Jakarta like a local?
Tourist: I want to discover normal daily life and understand how people live in the city.

Interviewer: 2. When do you start your day in Jakarta?
Tourist: I get up early at my hotel and go outside in the morning.

Interviewer: 3. Who do you see in the streets in the morning?
Tourist: I notice workers going to their jobs and children going to school.

Interviewer: 4. Where do you go to watch people buy food?
Tourist: I visit a local market with fruit, vegetables, fish, and meat.

Interviewer: 5. What do you have for breakfast?
Tourist: My morning meal is rice, chicken, vegetables, and tea or coffee at a small warung.

Interviewer: 6. What is a warung?
Tourist: It is a small food shop where many local people eat.

Interviewer: 7. How do you move around the city in the afternoon?
Tourist: I travel by bus or train because many residents use these every day.

Interviewer: 8. Why do people like shopping malls in Jakarta?
Tourist: They offer places for shopping, eating, and meeting friends.

Interviewer: 9. What do you try in the evening?
Tourist: I taste fried rice, noodles, and meat on sticks at a street food place.

Interviewer: 10. Who enjoys meals together at night?
Tourist: Families and friends sit together, talk, and share their food.

Interviewer: 11. What do you see after dinner?
Tourist: I look at the city lights during my evening walk.

Interviewer: 12. What do you learn from this experience?
Tourist: I understand more about the way people live, eat, work, and spend time together.

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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………………

• Budi’s experience at the Kaghati Kolope Festival in August 2025

Before you do that text make sure you are familiar with
past simple,
and you’ve done the
other text on the festival (part 1/2).

In August 2025, I visited the Kaghati Kolope Festival on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. It was a traditional festival that celebrated the special kite culture of the Muna people.

During my visit, I learned that the Kaghati Kolope was a very special kite because local people made it by hand using natural materials. They used kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature. I watched local craftsmen carefully prepare the materials and build the traditional kites. They showed visitors how they created these beautiful kites.

One of the most exciting moments was watching the traditional kites flying high in the sky. Many people came to the festival to see the colourful kites and enjoyed the friendly atmosphere. I also watched traditional dances, listened to music performances, and tried some local food.

The festival was not only about kites. It was also a wonderful opportunity to learn about Muna culture and meet local people. Families and friends came together to celebrate their traditions. People were very friendly and were happy to share their stories and customs with visitors.

During my stay, I also visited Liangkabori Village, an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition. I enjoyed the beautiful nature, saw local life, and learned more about the history of the area.

My visit to the Kaghati Kolope Festival was a unique experience. I discovered a different side of Indonesia and enjoyed a traditional event that was not known by many tourists. I hoped I could visit Muna Island again in the future.

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#Regular verbs

Rules:

• Most verbs: add -ed
  play → played
• Verbs ending in -e: add -d
  live → lived
• Verbs ending in consonant + y: change y to i and add -ed
  study → studied
• Short verbs ending in vowel + consonant: double the final consonant and add -ed
  stop → stopped

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#Irregular verbs (the complete list)

Irregular verbs change their form in the past tense. They do not add “-ed.”

Examples:

• go → went
• eat → ate
• have → had
• see → saw
• come → came

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Infinitive	Past simple	A1 definition
be	was / were	to exist or happen
visit	visited	to go to a place for a short time
celebrate	celebrated	to do something special for an event
learn	learned	to get new knowledge
make	made	to create something
use	used	to take something and do something with it
watch	watched	to look at something for some time
prepare	prepared	to get something ready
build	built	to make something by putting parts together
show	showed	to let someone see something
create	created	to make something new
fly	flew	to move through the air
come	came	to move to a place
see	saw	to notice something with your eyes
enjoy	enjoyed	to like something and have a good time
listen	listened	to hear something carefully
try	tried	to do or taste something for the first time
meet	met	to see and talk to someone
share	shared	to give something to other people
know	knew	to have information about something
discover	discovered	to find or learn something new
experience	experienced	to have something happen to you
hope	hoped	to want something to happen
can	could	to be able to do something

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Fill in, correct form of the verb in past simple:

In August 2025, I _____ (visit) the Kaghati Kolope Festival on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. It _____ (be) a traditional festival that _____ (celebrate) the special kite culture of the Muna people.

During my visit, I _____ (learn) that the Kaghati Kolope _____ (be) a very special kite because local people _____ (make) it by hand using natural materials. They _____ (use) kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature. I _____ (watch) local craftsmen carefully _____ (prepare) the materials and _____ (build) the traditional kites. They _____ (show) visitors how they _____ (create) these beautiful kites.

One of the most exciting moments _____ (be) watching the traditional kites _____ (fly) high in the sky. Many people _____ (come) to the festival to _____ (see) the colourful kites and _____ (enjoy) the friendly atmosphere. I also _____ (watch) traditional dances, _____ (listen) to music performances, and _____ (try) some local food.

The festival _____ (be) not only about kites. It also _____ (be) a wonderful opportunity to _____ (learn) about Muna culture and _____ (meet) local people. Families and friends _____ (come) together to _____ (celebrate) their traditions. People _____ (be) very friendly and _____ (be) happy to _____ (share) their stories and customs with visitors.

During my stay, I also _____ (visit) Liangkabori Village, an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition. I _____ (enjoy) the beautiful nature, _____ (see) local life, and _____ (learn) more about the history of the area.

My visit to the Kaghati Kolope Festival _____ (be) a unique experience. I _____ (discover) a different side of Indonesia and _____ (enjoy) a traditional event that _____ (be) not known by many tourists. I _____ (hope) I _____ (can) visit Muna Island again in the future.

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Correct version: see text above

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True or False?

Read the statements. Write T (True) or F (False).

1. The writer visited the Kaghati Kolope Festival in August 2025. _____
2. The festival took place on Bali Island. _____
3. The Kaghati Kolope was a special traditional kite of the Muna people. _____
4. Local craftsmen prepared materials and built traditional kites. _____
5. The writer travelled to Sumatra to visit the festival. _____
6. The writer watched traditional dances and listened to music performances. _____
7. The kites were made using natural materials from nature. _____
8. The festival was about modern machines and technology. _____
9. The writer visited Liangkabori Village during the stay. _____
10. The writer bought all the kites from a large factory. _____
11. Many people came to see the colourful kites flying in the sky. _____
12. The writer learned about Muna culture and local traditions. _____
13. The festival happened in December 2025. _____
14. The writer tried some local food during the festival. _____
15. Families and friends came together to celebrate their traditions. _____
16. The writer worked as a kite maker during the festival. _____
17. The writer discovered a different side of Indonesia. _____
18. The writer stayed on Muna Island for several years. _____
19. People shared their stories and customs with visitors. _____
20. The writer hoped to visit Muna Island again in the future. _____

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False: 2,5,8,10,13,16,18

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Full version:

The writer visited the Kaghati Kolope Festival in August 2025.

The festival took place on Bali Island.
-True is: The festival took place on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.

The Kaghati Kolope was a special traditional kite of the Muna people.

Local craftsmen prepared materials and built traditional kites.

The writer travelled to Sumatra to visit the festival.
-True is: The writer travelled to Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, to visit the festival.

The writer watched traditional dances and listened to music performances.

The kites were made using natural materials from nature.

The festival was about modern machines and technology.
-True is: The festival was about traditional kites, Muna culture, and local traditions.

The writer visited Liangkabori Village during the stay.

The writer bought all the kites from a large factory.
-True is: Local people made the kites by hand using natural materials.

Many people came to see the colourful kites flying in the sky.

The writer learned about Muna culture and local traditions.

The festival happened in December 2025.
-True is: The festival happened in August 2025.

The writer tried some local food during the festival.

Families and friends came together to celebrate their traditions.

The writer worked as a kite maker during the festival.
-True is: The writer watched local craftsmen create traditional kites.

The writer discovered a different side of Indonesia.

The writer stayed on Muna Island for several years.
-True is: The writer stayed on Muna Island during the festival visit.

People shared their stories and customs with visitors.

The writer hoped to visit Muna Island again in the future.

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Match the statements with the correct evidence from the text:

Statements

1. The festival was connected to a special tradition of the Muna people.
2. The writer visited the festival during a specific month and year.
3. Local people created the kites with their own hands.
4. The kites used materials from the natural world.
5. The writer observed people making traditional kites.
6. The festival attracted many people who wanted to see the kites.
7. The writer experienced more than just kite activities.
8. The festival helped the writer understand local culture.
9. People at the festival welcomed visitors.
10. The writer went to another important place connected with the tradition.
11. The writer saw the beauty of the area around the village.
12. The writer found the experience special and memorable.
13. The festival was an opportunity to discover a different part of Indonesia.
14. The writer wanted to return to the island one day.
15. The event was not well known among many tourists.

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Evidence from the text

A. The writer hoped to visit Muna Island again in the future.

B. The festival celebrated the special kite culture of the Muna people.

C. The writer watched local craftsmen carefully prepare the materials and build the traditional kites.

D. The visit happened in August 2025.

E. They used kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature.

F. Many people came to the festival to see the colourful kites.

G. The writer watched traditional dances, listened to music performances, and tried local food.

H. The writer learned more about the history of the area.

I. People were friendly and happy to share their stories and customs with visitors.

J. The writer visited Liangkabori Village during the stay.

K. The writer enjoyed the beautiful nature and saw local life.

L. The visit was a unique experience.

M. The writer discovered a different side of Indonesia.

N. The event was not known by many tourists.

O. The festival was also a wonderful opportunity to learn about Muna culture.

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

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Match sentences 1–15 with the correct endings A–O.

Sentences

1. In August 2025, the writer visited the Kaghati Kolope Festival because _____
2. The Kaghati Kolope was special because _____
3. Local people made the traditional kites by hand using _____
4. During the festival, the writer watched craftsmen who _____
5. The traditional kites flew high in the sky and _____
6. Many people came to the festival to _____
7. The writer also enjoyed the festival activities because _____
8. The event was a good opportunity to learn about _____
9. People at the festival were friendly and _____
10. During the stay, the writer visited Liangkabori Village, which _____
11. In Liangkabori Village, the writer enjoyed nature and _____
12. The festival gave the writer a chance to discover _____
13. The writer thought the visit was unique because _____
14. The Kaghati Kolope Festival was different from many tourist events because _____
15. At the end of the story, the writer hoped that _____

Endings

A. they wanted to see the colourful kites and enjoy the atmosphere.

B. the special kite culture of the Muna people was celebrated there.

C. they used kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres.

D. they showed visitors how they created beautiful kites.

E. it was an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.

F. it helped the writer understand Muna culture and local traditions.

G. it was not known by many tourists.

H. they shared their stories and customs with visitors.

I. the writer could visit Muna Island again in the future.

J. it showed a different side of Indonesia.

K. the writer learned about local life in the area.

L. the kites were part of a traditional event.

M. it was a special experience with culture, nature, and local people.

N. the writer saw activities connected with the traditional kite culture.

O. the writer wanted to experience this traditional festival.

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Answers:

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

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Correct version:

1. In August 2025, the writer visited the Kaghati Kolope Festival because (B) the special kite culture of the Muna people was celebrated there.
2. The Kaghati Kolope was special because (L) it was a traditional event.
3. Local people made the traditional kites by hand using (C) they used kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres.
4. During the festival, the writer watched craftsmen who (D) showed visitors how they created beautiful kites.
5. The traditional kites flew high in the sky and (A) they wanted to see the colourful kites and enjoy the atmosphere.
6. Many people came to the festival to (A) they wanted to see the colourful kites and enjoy the atmosphere.
7. The writer also enjoyed the festival activities because (N) the writer saw activities connected with the traditional kite culture.
8. The event was a good opportunity to learn about (F) Muna culture and local traditions.
9. People at the festival were friendly and (H) they shared their stories and customs with visitors.
10. During the stay, the writer visited Liangkabori Village, which (E) was an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.
11. In Liangkabori Village, the writer enjoyed nature and (K) the writer learned about local life in the area.
12. The festival gave the writer a chance to discover (J) a different side of Indonesia.
13. The writer thought the visit was unique because (M) it was a special experience with culture, nature, and local people.
14. The Kaghati Kolope Festival was different from many tourist events because (G) it was not known by many tourists.
15. At the end of the story, the writer hoped that (I) the writer could visit Muna Island again in the future.

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Who or What Does It Refer To?

1. The Kaghati Kolope was a special kite because it was made by hand using natural materials.
   It = _______________________
   
   YOU WRITE:
   =The Kaghati Kolope
   
2. Local people used kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres. They created beautiful traditional kites.
   They = _______________________
3. The writer watched local craftsmen. They showed visitors how they built the kites.
   They = _______________________
4. Many people came to the festival because they wanted to see the colourful kites.
   They = _______________________
5. The writer visited Liangkabori Village. It was an important place for the tradition.
   It = _______________________
6. The festival celebrated Muna culture. It was a special event for local people.
   It = _______________________
7. Families and friends came together. They celebrated their traditions.
   They = _______________________
8. The writer met local people. They shared their stories and customs.
   They = _______________________
9. The craftsmen prepared materials carefully. They built the traditional kites.
   They = _______________________
10. The writer tried local food during the festival. It was part of the cultural experience.
    It = _______________________
11. The writer saw the traditional kites flying in the sky. They looked colourful and beautiful.
    They = _______________________
12. The festival was not known by many tourists. It was still a unique experience.
    It = _______________________
13. The writer learned about the history of the area. It helped the writer understand the tradition better.
    It = _______________________
14. The Kaghati Kolope tradition was important for the Muna people. It connected people with their culture.
    It = _______________________
15. The writer hoped to visit Muna Island again. It was a place with special memories.
    It = _______________________

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Answer Key

1. The Kaghati Kolope
2. Local people
3. Local craftsmen
4. Many people / festival visitors
5. Liangkabori Village
6. The festival
7. Families and friends
8. Local people
9. Local craftsmen
10. Local food
11. Traditional kites
12. The festival
13. The history of the area
14. The Kaghati Kolope tradition
15. Muna Island

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Full version:

1. The Kaghati Kolope was a special kite because it was made by hand using natural materials.
   It = The Kaghati Kolope
2. Local people used kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres. They created beautiful traditional kites.
   They = Local people
3. The writer watched local craftsmen. They showed visitors how they built the kites.
   They = Local craftsmen
4. Many people came to the festival because they wanted to see the colourful kites.
   They = Many people
5. The writer visited Liangkabori Village. It was an important place for the tradition.
   It = Liangkabori Village
6. The festival celebrated Muna culture. It was a special event for local people.
   It = The festival
7. Families and friends came together. They celebrated their traditions.
   They = Families and friends
8. The writer met local people. They shared their stories and customs.
   They = Local people
9. The craftsmen prepared materials carefully. They built the traditional kites.
   They = The craftsmen
10. The writer tried local food during the festival. It was part of the cultural experience.
    It = Local food
11. The writer saw the traditional kites flying in the sky. They looked colourful and beautiful.
    They = The traditional kites
12. The festival was not known by many tourists. It was still a unique experience.
    It = The festival
13. The writer learned about the history of the area. It helped the writer understand the tradition better.
    It = The history of the area
14. The Kaghati Kolope tradition was important for the Muna people. It connected people with their culture.
    It = The Kaghati Kolope tradition
15. The writer hoped to visit Muna Island again. It was a place with special memories.
    It = Muna Island

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Fill in, verbs below:

discovered – came – showed – used – visited –
tried – built – shared – was – enjoyed –
made – gave – watched –
came – visited

1. In August 2025, I ______ the Kaghati Kolope Festival on Muna Island.
2. It ______ a traditional festival about the kite culture of the Muna people.
3. Local people ______ the traditional kites by hand.
4. They ______ natural materials such as kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres.
5. I ______ local craftsmen prepare the materials carefully.
6. The craftsmen ______ beautiful traditional kites for visitors.
7. They ______ visitors how they created the kites.
8. Many people ______ to the festival to see the colourful kites.
9. I ______ traditional dances and music performances.
10. I also ______ some local food during the festival.
11. The festival ______ me an opportunity to learn about Muna culture.
12. Families and friends ______ together to celebrate their traditions.
13. People ______ their stories and customs with visitors.
14. I ______ Liangkabori Village during my stay.
15. I ______ a different side of Indonesia during this unique experience.

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Full version:

1. In August 2025, I visited the Kaghati Kolope Festival on Muna Island.
2. It was a traditional festival about the kite culture of the Muna people.
3. Local people made the traditional kites by hand.
4. They used natural materials such as kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres.
5. I watched local craftsmen prepare the materials carefully.
6. The craftsmen built beautiful traditional kites for visitors.
7. They showed visitors how they created the kites.
8. Many people came to the festival to see the colourful kites.
9. I enjoyed traditional dances and music performances.
10. I also tried some local food during the festival.
11. The festival gave me an opportunity to learn about Muna culture.
12. Families and friends came together to celebrate their traditions.
13. People shared their stories and customs with visitors.
14. I visited Liangkabori Village during my stay.
15. I discovered a different side of Indonesia during this unique experience.

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Match questions 1–12 with the correct answers A–L.

Questions

1. When did the writer visit the Kaghati Kolope Festival?
2. Where was the event held?
3. What was the main idea of the festival?
4. What made the Kaghati Kolope unusual?
5. Which natural items were part of the kite-making process?
6. Who helped visitors understand the kite-making process?
7. What could visitors see in the sky during the event?
8. Which cultural experiences did the writer enjoy?
9. What was one important result of the festival experience?
10. Which place was part of the writer’s journey?
11. What new view of Indonesia did the writer find?
12. What future plan did the writer mention?

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Answers

A. The writer wanted another visit to Muna Island.

B. It happened in August 2025.

C. It focused on the traditional kite culture of the Muna people.

D. The kites had a special handmade design with natural materials.

E. Kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres were part of the materials.

F. Local craftsmen explained the process to visitors.

G. Colourful traditional kites appeared high above the area.

H. Traditional dances, music performances, and local food were part of the experience.

I. The trip gave the writer more knowledge about local culture and customs.

J. Liangkabori Village was included in the trip.

K. The writer found a different side of the country.

L. The writer hoped to return to the island in the future.

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

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Full version:

1. When did the writer visit the Kaghati Kolope Festival? — (B) It happened in August 2025.
2. Where was the event held? — (J) It took place on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
3. What was the main idea of the festival? — (C) It focused on the traditional kite culture of the Muna people.
4. What made the Kaghati Kolope unusual? — (D) The kites had a special handmade design with natural materials.
5. Which natural items were part of the kite-making process? — (E) Kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres were part of the materials.
6. Who helped visitors understand the kite-making process? — (F) Local craftsmen explained the process to visitors.
7. What could visitors see in the sky during the event? — (G) Colourful traditional kites appeared high above the area.
8. Which cultural experiences did the writer enjoy? — (H) Traditional dances, music performances, and local food were part of the experience.
9. What was one important result of the festival experience? — (I) It gave the writer more knowledge about local culture and customs.
10. Which place was part of the writer’s journey? — (J) Liangkabori Village was included in the trip.
11. What new view of Indonesia did the writer find? — (K) The writer found a different side of the country.
12. What future plan did the writer mention? — (L) The writer hoped to return to the island in the future.

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Speech cheat sheet:

My Experience at the
Kaghati Kolope Festival
(August 2025)

1. Introduction

• When? → August 2025
• Where? → Muna Island, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
• Event? → Kaghati Kolope Festival
• Topic? → traditional kite culture of the Muna people

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2. The Kaghati Kolope Kite

• special kite
• made by hand
• natural materials
  • kolope leaves
  • bamboo
  • plant fibres
• local craftsmen → prepare materials → build kites

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3. Festival Activities

• watched:
  • traditional kites flying high
  • colourful kites in the sky
  • craftsmen creating kites
• enjoyed:
  • traditional dances
  • music performances
  • local food

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4. People and Culture

• festival = more than kites
• learned about:
  • Muna culture
  • traditions
  • local customs
• families and friends:
  • celebrated together
  • shared stories
• people:
  • friendly
  • welcomed visitors

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5. Liangkabori Village

• visited Liangkabori Village
• important place:
  • Kaghati Kolope tradition
• saw:
  • beautiful nature
  • local life
• learned:
  • history of the area

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6. Personal Experience / Ending

• unique experience
• discovered:
  • different side of Indonesia
• traditional event:
  • not known by many tourists
• future:
  • hope to visit Muna Island again

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Useful Speech Connectors

Beginning

• In August 2025, I visited…
• I would like to talk about…

During the visit

• First,…
• During my visit,…
• One exciting moment was…

Adding information

• Also,…
• In addition,…
• Another interesting thing was…

Ending

• Overall,…
• It was a unique experience because…
• I hope to visit again in the future.

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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………………

• People celebrate love, music, friendship, and culture in Tangkup Village

Every year, people in Tangkup Village in Bali celebrate a special day called Tumpek Krulut. In 2026, this day is on 1 August. It is a day about love, friendship, music, and harmony.
Before Tumpek Krulut, families clean their houses and prepare beautiful offerings. They use flowers, fruits, and other simple things from nature. In the village temple, people pray and ask for peace and happiness for their families and community.
Tumpek Krulut is also a special day for traditional music. People bring their gamelan instruments to the temple. They put flowers and offerings near the instruments because music is an important part of Balinese culture. Musicians believe that music can bring people together and create good feelings.
In Tangkup Village, people also remember old stories about guardians. A guardian is someone or something that protects a place or an important idea. One story says that a person can destroy a guardian, but the good idea behind the guardian can live forever.
The story teaches people that kindness, love, and respect are stronger than anger or violence.
During the celebration, villagers meet each other and spend time together. Children learn about their culture from their parents and grandparents. They watch traditional dances, listen to music, and help with small tasks. Visitors can see how important community life is in Bali.
Tumpek Krulut is not only a religious ceremony. It is also a day to remember that people need care, respect, and friendship. It shows that beautiful ideas can continue from one generation to the next.
For visitors in Bali, Tumpek Krulut is a wonderful chance to learn about Balinese traditions and the strong connection between people, art, and nature.

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Vocabulary:

Word / Phrase	A1 Definition
to celebrate	to have a special day or event with other people
friendship	a good relationship between friends
to clean the house	to make your house tidy and remove dirt
to prepare offerings	to make special gifts for a ceremony or a god
to pray	to talk to God or ask for help in a religious way
to ask for peace	to want a world without fighting
a community	people who live in the same place and help each other
traditional music	music from a country or culture that people play for many years
to believe	to think that something is true
to create good feelings	to make people feel happy or positive
to remember	to think about something from the past
a guardian	a person or thing that protects someone or something
to protect	to keep someone or something safe
to destroy	to break or damage something completely
forever	for all time; always
kindness	being nice and helpful to other people
anger	a strong feeling when you are very upset
violence	actions that hurt people or things
a task	a small job that you need to do
care	help and attention for someone or something
respect	a good feeling about someone or something; treating people well
a connection	a link between people, places, or things
art	things people create, like music, painting, or dancing

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Match the words with the definitions

Words

1. to celebrate
2. friendship
3. to clean the house
4. to prepare offerings
5. to pray
6. to ask for peace
7. a community
8. traditional music
9. to believe
10. to create good feelings
11. to remember
12. a guardian
13. to protect
14. to destroy
15. forever
16. kindness
17. anger
18. violence
19. a task
20. care
21. respect
22. a connection
23. art

Definitions

A. a strong feeling when you are very upset
B. to keep someone or something safe
C. a link between people, places, or things
D. to make something look clean and tidy
E. for all time; always
F. things people create, like music, dancing, or painting
G. to have a special day or event with other people
H. to think that something is true
I. people who live in the same place and help each other
J. a small job that you need to do
K. a good relationship between friends
L. actions that hurt people or things
M. to make special gifts for a ceremony
N. to talk to God or ask for help in a religious way
O. to make people feel happy or positive
P. a person or thing that protects someone or something
Q. to think about something from the past
R. help and attention for someone or something
S. a good feeling about someone or something; treating people well
T. to want a world without fighting
U. music from a country or culture that people play for many years
V. being nice and helpful to other people
W. to break or damage something completely

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

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Match the definitions with the words

Definitions

1. A person or thing that protects someone or something.
2. To make people feel happy or positive.
3. A good relationship between friends.
4. To break or damage something completely.
5. Music from a country or culture that people play for many years.
6. Help and attention for someone or something.
7. To think about something from the past.
8. To have a special day or event with other people.
9. A link between people, places, or things.
10. Being nice and helpful to other people.
11. A small job that you need to do.
12. To talk to God or ask for help in a religious way.
13. A strong feeling when you are very upset.
14. To keep someone or something safe.
15. People who live in the same place and help each other.
16. For all time; always.
17. To think that something is true.
18. Things people create, like music, dancing, or painting.
19. To want a world without fighting.
20. To make something look clean and tidy.
21. A good feeling about someone or something; treating people well.
22. To make special gifts for a ceremony.
23. Actions that hurt people or things.

Words

A. violence
B. friendship
C. to protect
D. art
E. to believe
F. a task
G. care
H. to prepare offerings
I. forever
J. a community
K. to celebrate
L. anger
M. traditional music
N. a guardian
O. to clean the house
P. respect
Q. kindness
R. to ask for peace
S. to create good feelings
T. to pray
U. to destroy
V. a connection
W. to remember

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

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True or false:

1. Tumpek Krulut is a special day celebrated in Tangkup Village in Bali.
2. People prepare offerings with flowers, fruits, and other things from nature.
3. Tumpek Krulut is only a modern music event for tourists.
4. In 2026, Tumpek Krulut is on 1 August.
5. Families clean their houses before the celebration.
6. People never bring gamelan instruments to the temple.
7. People pray for peace and happiness for their families and community.
8. A guardian is someone or something that destroys important places or ideas.
9. Music is an important part of Balinese culture.
10. The celebration has no connection with friendship or harmony.
11. Children learn about their culture from parents and grandparents.
12. Visitors cannot learn about Balinese traditions during Tumpek Krulut.
13. People believe that music can bring people together.
14. The story teaches that kindness, love, and respect are stronger than violence.
15. Villagers do not meet each other during the celebration.
16. Children cannot help with small tasks during the ceremony.
17. The offerings are made only with expensive foreign materials.
18. The celebration shows a connection between people, art, and nature.
19. The good idea behind a guardian cannot live forever.
20. Tumpek Krulut helps pass traditions from one generation to the next.

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True: 1,2,4,5,7,9,11,13,14,18,20
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Correct version:

1. Tumpek Krulut is a special day celebrated in Tangkup Village in Bali.
2. People prepare offerings with flowers, fruits, and other things from nature.
3. Tumpek Krulut is only a modern music event for tourists.
   False – Tumpek Krulut is a religious and cultural celebration about love, friendship, music, and harmony.
4. In 2026, Tumpek Krulut is on 1 August.
5. Families clean their houses before the celebration.
6. People never bring gamelan instruments to the temple.
   False – People bring their gamelan instruments to the temple during the celebration.
7. People pray for peace and happiness for their families and community.
8. A guardian is someone or something that destroys important places or ideas.
   False – A guardian is someone or something that protects a place or an important idea.
9. Music is an important part of Balinese culture.
10. The celebration has no connection with friendship or harmony.
    False – Tumpek Krulut is a day about love, friendship, music, and harmony.
11. Children learn about their culture from parents and grandparents.
12. Visitors cannot learn about Balinese traditions during Tumpek Krulut.
    False – Visitors can learn about Balinese traditions and community life during Tumpek Krulut.
13. People believe that music can bring people together.
14. The story teaches that kindness, love, and respect are stronger than violence.
15. Villagers do not meet each other during the celebration.
    False – Villagers meet each other and spend time together during the celebration.
16. Children cannot help with small tasks during the ceremony.
    False – Children can help with small tasks during the ceremony.
17. The offerings are made only with expensive foreign materials.
    False – People use flowers, fruits, and other simple things from nature for offerings.
18. The celebration shows a connection between people, art, and nature.
19. The good idea behind a guardian cannot live forever.
    False – The good idea behind a guardian can live forever.
20. Tumpek Krulut helps pass traditions from one generation to the next.

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Match the statements with the correct evidence from the text

Statements

1. Tumpek Krulut is a special day in Tangkup Village.
2. People prepare their homes before the celebration.
3. Offerings use things from nature.
4. People pray during the celebration.
5. Traditional music is an important part of Tumpek Krulut.
6. Gamelan instruments are part of the ceremony.
7. Music can create positive feelings.
8. The guardian story teaches an important lesson.
9. Children learn about Balinese culture.
10. The celebration brings people together.
11. Visitors can learn about Bali from this event.
12. Tumpek Krulut is more than a religious ceremony.
13. Traditions can continue through time.
14. People should show kindness and respect.
15. People, art, and nature are connected.

Evidence from the text

A. “Visitors can see how important community life is in Bali.”

B. “They use flowers, fruits, and other simple things from nature.”

C. “It shows that beautiful ideas can continue from one generation to the next.”

D. “People bring their gamelan instruments to the temple.”

E. “The story teaches people that kindness, love, and respect are stronger than anger or violence.”

F. “Every year, people in Tangkup Village in Bali celebrate a special day called Tumpek Krulut.”

G. “During the celebration, villagers meet each other and spend time together.”

H. “Tumpek Krulut is also a special day for traditional music.”

I. “In the village temple, people pray and ask for peace and happiness for their families and community.”

J. “It shows the strong connection between people, art, and nature.”

K. “Children learn about their culture from their parents and grandparents.”

L. “Tumpek Krulut is not only a religious ceremony.”

M. “Before Tumpek Krulut, families clean their houses and prepare beautiful offerings.”

N. “Musicians believe that music can bring people together and create good feelings.”

O. “Tumpek Krulut is also a day to remember that people need care, respect, and friendship.”

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

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Match sentences 1–15 with the correct endings A–O.

First Half

1. Tumpek Krulut is a special day because it is about
2. Every year, people in Tangkup Village
3. Before the celebration, families
4. People use flowers, fruits, and other things
5. In the village temple, people pray
6. Tumpek Krulut is also a special day
7. People bring their gamelan instruments
8. Musicians believe that music can
9. The story about the guardian teaches people
10. During the celebration, villagers meet
11. Children learn about their culture
12. Visitors can see how important
13. Tumpek Krulut is not only
14. The celebration shows that beautiful ideas
15. It shows the strong connection between

Second Half

A. from their parents and grandparents.

B. a religious ceremony.

C. love, friendship, music, and harmony.

D. to the temple.

E. that kindness, love, and respect are stronger than anger or violence.

F. community life is in Bali.

G. can bring people together and create good feelings.

H. and spend time together.

I. can continue from one generation to the next.

J. people, art, and nature.

K. clean their houses and prepare beautiful offerings.

L. for traditional music.

M. from nature for their offerings.

N. and ask for peace and happiness for their families and community.

O. in Tangkup Village in Bali celebrate Tumpek Krulut.

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

1. Tumpek Krulut is a special day because it is about love, friendship, music, and harmony.
2. Every year, people in Tangkup Village in Bali celebrate a special day called Tumpek Krulut.
3. Before the celebration, families clean their houses and prepare beautiful offerings.
4. People use flowers, fruits, and other simple things from nature for their offerings.
5. In the village temple, people pray and ask for peace and happiness for their families and community.
6. Tumpek Krulut is also a special day for traditional music.
7. People bring their gamelan instruments to the temple.
8. Musicians believe that music can bring people together and create good feelings.
9. The story about the guardian teaches people that kindness, love, and respect are stronger than anger or violence.
10. During the celebration, villagers meet each other and spend time together.
11. Children learn about their culture from their parents and grandparents.
12. Visitors can see how important community life is in Bali.
13. Tumpek Krulut is not only a religious ceremony.
14. The celebration shows that beautiful ideas can continue from one generation to the next.
15. It shows the strong connection between people, art, and nature.

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Who or what does it refer to

1. People bring their gamelan instruments to the temple. They put flowers and offerings near the instruments.
   → They = __________
2. A person can destroy a guardian, but the good idea behind it can live forever.
   → It = __________
3. Music brings people together. This creates good feelings.
   → This = __________
4. Children learn about their culture. They watch traditional dances.
   → They = __________
5. Kindness, love, and respect are stronger than violence. These are important values.
   → These = __________
6. Families prepare beautiful offerings. These come from nature.
   → These = __________
7. Visitors can learn about Balinese traditions. They see community life in Bali.
   → They = __________
8. Tumpek Krulut is not only a religious ceremony. It is also a day of friendship.
   → It = __________
9. Beautiful ideas can continue. This keeps traditions alive.
   → This = __________
10. Tumpek Krulut connects people, art, and nature. This is important in Bali.
    → This = __________

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Answers:

People bring their gamelan instruments to the temple. They put flowers and offerings near the instruments.
→ They = people / villagers

A person can destroy a guardian, but the good idea behind it can live forever.
→ It = the guardian

Music brings people together. This creates good feelings.
→ This = music bringing people together

Children learn about their culture. They watch traditional dances.
→ They = children

Kindness, love, and respect are stronger than violence. These are important values.
→ These = kindness, love, and respect

Families prepare beautiful offerings. These come from nature.
→ These = offerings

Visitors can learn about Balinese traditions. They see community life in Bali.
→ They = visitors

Tumpek Krulut is not only a religious ceremony. It is also a day of friendship.
→ It = Tumpek Krulut

Beautiful ideas can continue. This keeps traditions alive.
→ This = beautiful ideas continuing

Tumpek Krulut connects people, art, and nature. This is important in Bali.
→ This = the connection between people, art, and nature

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Fill in, words below:

violence – connection – guardian – celebrate – care –
traditional music – destroy – kindness – prepare –
community – protect – respect –
friendship – pray –
art

1. Every year, people in Tangkup Village __________ Tumpek Krulut in Bali.
2. Before the celebration, families clean their houses and __________ beautiful offerings.
3. In the temple, people __________ and ask for peace and happiness.
4. Tumpek Krulut is a day about love and __________.
5. The village __________ comes together during the celebration.
6. People bring their gamelan instruments because __________ is an important part of Balinese culture.
7. A __________ is someone or something that protects a place or an important idea.
8. A guardian can __________ a special place or idea.
9. The story teaches that __________ is stronger than anger.
10. The story also teaches that kindness and respect are stronger than __________.
11. People show __________ for their culture and traditions.
12. The celebration shows a strong __________ between people, art, and nature.
13. Tumpek Krulut is also connected with __________ because people watch traditional dances and listen to music.
14. A person can __________ a guardian, but the good idea behind it can continue.
15. The festival reminds people that they need __________ and friendship.

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Full version:

1. Every year, people in Tangkup Village celebrate Tumpek Krulut in Bali.
2. Before the celebration, families clean their houses and prepare beautiful offerings.
3. In the village temple, people pray and ask for peace and happiness for their families and community.
4. Tumpek Krulut is a day about love and friendship.
5. The village community comes together during the celebration.
6. People bring their gamelan instruments because traditional music is an important part of Balinese culture.
7. A guardian is someone or something that protects a place or an important idea.
8. A guardian can protect a special place or idea.
9. The story teaches that kindness is stronger than anger.
10. The story also teaches that kindness and respect are stronger than violence.
11. People show respect for their culture and traditions.
12. The celebration shows a strong connection between people, art, and nature.
13. Tumpek Krulut is also connected with art because people watch traditional dances and listen to music.
14. A person can destroy a guardian, but the good idea behind it can continue.
15. The festival reminds people that they need care and friendship.

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Match the questions with the answers:

Questions

1. When do people in Tangkup Village celebrate Tumpek Krulut?
2. Where do people pray during the celebration?
3. What do families do before Tumpek Krulut?
4. What do people use for their offerings?
5. Why do people bring gamelan instruments to the temple?
6. What can music do according to musicians?
7. What is a guardian?
8. What does the story about the guardian teach people?
9. Who teaches children about their culture?
10. What can visitors learn during Tumpek Krulut?
11. Why is Tumpek Krulut important for traditions?
12. What connection does the celebration show?

Answers

A. It shows a strong link between people, art, and nature.

B. It teaches that kindness, love, and respect are stronger than anger or violence.

C. They use flowers, fruits, and other simple things from nature.

D. They learn about Balinese traditions and community life.

E. They clean their homes and make beautiful offerings.

F. It is someone or something that protects a place or an important idea.

G. Music can bring people together and create good feelings.

H. They pray in the village temple.

I. It helps keep beautiful ideas alive from one generation to the next.

J. People celebrate it every year, and in 2026 it is on 1 August.

K. Gamelan instruments are an important part of Balinese culture.

L. Children learn from their parents and grandparents.

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Full version:

When do people in Tangkup Village celebrate Tumpek Krulut?
(J) People celebrate it every year, and in 2026 it is on 1 August.

Where do people pray during the celebration?
(H) They pray in the village temple.

What do families do before Tumpek Krulut?
(E) They clean their homes and make beautiful offerings.

What do people use for their offerings?
(C) They use flowers, fruits, and other simple things from nature.

Why do people bring gamelan instruments to the temple?
(K) Gamelan instruments are an important part of Balinese culture.

What can music do according to musicians?
(G) Music can bring people together and create good feelings.

What is a guardian?
(F) It is someone or something that protects a place or an important idea.

What does the story about the guardian teach people?
(B) It teaches that kindness, love, and respect are stronger than anger or violence.

Who teaches children about their culture?
(L) Children learn from their parents and grandparents.

What can visitors learn during Tumpek Krulut?
(D) They learn about Balinese traditions and community life.

Why is Tumpek Krulut important for traditions?
(I) It helps keep beautiful ideas alive from one generation to the next.

What connection does the celebration show?
(A) It shows a strong link between people, art, and nature.

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Tumpek Krulut in Tangkup Village –
speaking cheat sheet

1. Introduction

• Tumpek Krulut is a special day in Tangkup Village, Bali.
• It is celebrated every year.
• In 2026, it is on 1 August.
• It is a day about:
  • love
  • friendship
  • music
  • harmony

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2. Preparation

Before the celebration:

• Families clean their houses.
• They prepare beautiful offerings.
• They use:
  • flowers
  • fruits
  • simple things from nature

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3. Temple and Prayers

During the celebration:

• People go to the village temple.
• They pray.
• They ask for:
  • peace
  • happiness
  • good life for families and the community

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4. Music and Gamelan

• Tumpek Krulut is also a day for traditional music.
• People bring gamelan instruments to the temple.
• They put:
  • flowers
  • offerings
    near the instruments.
• Music is important because:
  • it brings people together
  • it creates good feelings

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5. The Guardian Story

• A guardian protects:
  • a place
  • an important idea
• The story says:
  • a person can destroy a guardian
  • but the good idea behind it can live forever
• The message:
  • kindness
  • love
  • respect
    are stronger than:
  • anger
  • violence

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6. Community and Children

During Tumpek Krulut:

• Villagers meet each other.
• They spend time together.
• Children:
  • learn about their culture
  • watch traditional dances
  • listen to music
  • help with small tasks

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7. Visitors

Visitors can:

• learn about Balinese traditions
• understand community life in Bali
• see the connection between:
  • people
  • art
  • nature

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8. Personal Opinion (Speaking)

Useful sentences:

• I think Tumpek Krulut is an interesting tradition.
• I like the connection between music and community.
• I think respect and kindness are important values.
• Visitors can learn a lot about Balinese culture.
• It is a good example of how traditions continue.

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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………………

• before and after: a quiet place becomes too popular

Before, Paradise Bay is a quiet and beautiful place. The sea is clear and blue. The beach is clean and almost empty. Green mountains are behind the beach. Many trees and flowers grow near the water. Birds fly in the sky, and a small boat is on the sea. There are no hotels, cafés, or shops. There are no busy roads and no traffic. Visitors enjoy the fresh air and the sounds of nature. People walk, swim, or sit on the beach. They come here because they want a quiet holiday and a beautiful place.

Now everything is different. Paradise Bay is very famous. Many tourists visit every day. The beach is full of people. Many boats are on the water. Big hotels, cafés, shops, and ticket offices are near the beach. Cars, buses, and motorcycles are on the roads. Many people wait for tickets and boat trips. Rubbish is on the ground, and bins are full. The beach is noisy and not quiet anymore. Many visitors do not find the peaceful place they see in photos.

There are many reasons for this change. People see beautiful photos of Paradise Bay on the internet. Many people talk about the beach online. Friends tell other friends about this place. Hotels show the beach to tourists. People can book holidays easily on the internet. Cheap flights help more people travel. Better roads make the journey easier. Tour buses bring many visitors, and ships stop near the bay.

Tourism brings money and jobs to local people. Hotels, restaurants, shops, and guides earn more money. But too many visitors also bring problems. The area becomes dirty. Animals have less quiet space. Roads become busy, and people hear more noise. The beach loses some of its natural beauty.

Paradise Bay shows that beautiful places need care. Visitors, businesses, and local people must help keep the place clean and beautiful. Good tourism helps people enjoy the bay for many years.

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Vocabulary:

• to be empty – to have nothing inside; no people or things are there
• a mountain – a very high piece of land with a top
• flowers grow – flowers become bigger and live in a place
• a busy road – a road with many cars and people
• no traffic – no cars, buses, or motorcycles on the roads
• a visitor – a person who comes to a place for a short time
• to enjoy – to like something and feel happy about it
• sounds of nature – natural sounds like birds, wind, or water
• a bay – a part of the sea with land around it
• a ticket office – a place where people buy tickets
• rubbish – things people throw away because they do not need them
• a bin – a container where people put rubbish
• to be noisy – to have many loud sounds
• a reason for a change – why something becomes different
• to book a holiday – to arrange and pay for a holiday before going
• to be dirty – not clean
• noise – loud or unwanted sounds
• places need care – places need help and attention to stay good and beautiful

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Match the words with the definitions

1. to be empty _____
2. a mountain _____
3. flowers grow _____
4. a busy road _____
5. no traffic _____
6. a visitor _____
7. to enjoy _____
8. sounds of nature _____
9. a bay _____
10. a ticket office _____
11. rubbish _____
12. a bin _____
13. to be noisy _____
14. a reason for a change _____
15. to book a holiday _____
16. to be dirty _____
17. noise _____
18. places need care _____

Definitions

A. not clean

B. a container where people put rubbish

C. natural sounds like birds, wind, or water

D. a road with many cars and people

E. things people throw away because they do not need them

F. to have many loud sounds

G. to have nothing inside; no people or things are there

H. to arrange and pay for a holiday before going

I. a person who comes to a place for a short time

J. a very high piece of land with a top

K. why something becomes different

L. to like something and feel happy about it

M. flowers become bigger and live in a place

N. places need help and attention to stay good and beautiful

O. a place where people buy tickets

P. no cars, buses, or motorcycles on the roads

Q. loud or unwanted sounds

R. a part of the sea with land around it

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Answers:
1G 2J 3M 4D 5P 6I 7L 8C 9R 10O
11E 12B 13F 14K 15H 16A 17Q 18N
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Match the definitions with the words

1. _____ to have many loud sounds
2. _____ a very high piece of land with a top
3. _____ no cars, buses, or motorcycles on the roads
4. _____ natural sounds like birds, wind, or water
5. _____ a place where people buy tickets
6. _____ to have nothing inside; no people or things are there
7. _____ not clean
8. _____ flowers become bigger and live in a place
9. _____ loud or unwanted sounds
10. _____ to arrange and pay for a holiday before going
11. _____ a road with many cars and people
12. _____ why something becomes different
13. _____ a part of the sea with land around it
14. _____ things people throw away because they do not need them
15. _____ places need help and attention to stay good and beautiful
16. _____ a person who comes to a place for a short time
17. _____ to like something and feel happy about it
18. _____ a container where people put rubbish

Words

A. to enjoy

B. rubbish

C. a visitor

D. to be dirty

E. a mountain

F. to be empty

G. a busy road

H. a ticket office

I. places need care

J. noise

K. a bay

L. flowers grow

M. to be noisy

N. no traffic

O. to book a holiday

P. a bin

Q. a reason for a change

R. sounds of nature

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

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Fill in, words below:

noise • a visitor • to be dirty • a bay • a mountain • to enjoy •
a ticket office • places need care • to book a holiday •
rubbish • no traffic • flowers grow • to be noisy •
a busy road • to be empty • a bin •
sounds of nature •
a reason for a change

1. We hear a lot of __________ near the airport.
2. The beach is quiet because there is __________.
3. Anna likes to __________ the beautiful view.
4. The family goes to __________ for next summer.
5. The old road is now __________ with many cars.
6. Please put your bottle in __________.
7. Many people throw __________ on the ground.
8. In spring, many colourful __________ in the garden.
9. The beach is in __________ with mountains around it.
10. The classroom is __________ after the students go home.
11. There is __________ at the station where you can buy tickets.
12. The street can __________ when many buses drive past.
13. After the festival, the park starts __________.
14. We stop the car because a tall __________ is in front of us.
15. Every __________ enjoys the beautiful beach.
16. Birds and the sea make beautiful __________.
17. There is __________ why so many tourists come now.
18. Beautiful __________ if people want them to stay clean.

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Full version:

1. We hear a lot of noise near the airport.
2. The beach is quiet because there is no traffic.
3. Anna likes to enjoy the beautiful view.
4. The family goes to book a holiday for next summer.
5. The old road is now a busy road with many cars.
6. Please put your bottle in a bin.
7. Many people throw rubbish on the ground.
8. In spring, many colourful flowers grow in the garden.
9. The beach is in a bay with mountains around it.
10. The classroom is empty after the students go home.
11. There is a ticket office at the station where you can buy tickets.
12. The street can be noisy when many buses drive past.
13. After the festival, the park starts to be dirty.
14. We stop the car because a tall mountain is in front of us.
15. Every visitor enjoys the beautiful beach.
16. Birds and the sea make beautiful sounds of nature.
17. There is a reason for a change why so many tourists come now.
18. Beautiful places need care if people want them to stay clean.

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True or false:

1. Social media shows beautiful photos of Paradise Bay.
2. Paradise Bay has many hotels and cafés before tourism becomes popular.
3. Green mountains are behind the beach.
4. Visitors come to Paradise Bay because they want a noisy holiday.
5. Cheap flights help more people travel to the bay.
6. The old Paradise Bay has many busy roads with cars and buses.
7. People enjoy the fresh air and sounds of nature before the place becomes famous.
8. Hotels, restaurants, shops, and guides earn more money from tourism.
9. Rubbish is never a problem in the busy Paradise Bay.
10. Tour buses bring many visitors to the bay.
11. People cannot book holidays on the internet.
12. Better roads make travel more difficult.
13. Many boats are on the water when Paradise Bay becomes popular.
14. Local people can get jobs from tourism.
15. Animals have more quiet space when many tourists arrive.
16. There are no hotels, cafés, or shops in the old Paradise Bay.
17. The beach becomes cleaner after many visitors come.
18. Visitors, businesses, and local people must help care for beautiful places.
19. Paradise Bay becomes empty again after it becomes famous.
20. Tourism brings no money to local people.

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True: 1,3,5,7,8,10,13,1416,18

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Full version:

1. Social media shows beautiful photos of Paradise Bay.
2. Paradise Bay has many hotels and cafés before tourism becomes popular.
   False – True is: Before tourism becomes popular, there are no hotels, cafés, or shops in Paradise Bay.
3. Green mountains are behind the beach.
4. Visitors come to Paradise Bay because they want a noisy holiday.
   False – True is: Visitors come to Paradise Bay because they want a quiet holiday and a beautiful place.
5. Cheap flights help more people travel to the bay.
6. The old Paradise Bay has many busy roads with cars and buses.
   False – True is: The old Paradise Bay has no busy roads and no traffic.
7. People enjoy the fresh air and sounds of nature before the place becomes famous.
8. Hotels, restaurants, shops, and guides earn more money from tourism.
9. Rubbish is never a problem in the busy Paradise Bay.
   False – True is: Rubbish is on the ground, and bins are full in the busy Paradise Bay.
10. Tour buses bring many visitors to the bay.
11. People cannot book holidays on the internet.
    False – True is: People can book holidays easily on the internet.
12. Better roads make travel more difficult.
    False – True is: Better roads make the journey easier.
13. Many boats are on the water when Paradise Bay becomes popular.
14. Local people can get jobs from tourism.
15. Animals have more quiet space when many tourists arrive.
    False – True is: Animals have less quiet space when many tourists arrive.
16. There are no hotels, cafés, or shops in the old Paradise Bay.
17. The beach becomes cleaner after many visitors come.
    False – True is: The beach becomes dirty and noisy after many visitors come.
18. Visitors, businesses, and local people must help care for beautiful places.
19. Paradise Bay becomes empty again after it becomes famous.
    False – True is: Paradise Bay becomes full of visitors after it becomes famous.
20. Tourism brings no money to local people.
    False – True is: Tourism brings money and jobs to local people.

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Match the statements with the correct evidence in text:

Statements

1. Paradise Bay has a calm atmosphere at the beginning.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   F. “Before, Paradise Bay is a quiet and beautiful place.”
   
2. The first visitors can spend time close to nature.
3. The place becomes well known among travellers.
4. More buildings are created near the coastline.
5. The number of vehicles increases later.
6. Online platforms help people learn about the location.
7. Lower travel costs allow more people to visit.
8. Tourism creates financial benefits for residents.
9. A high number of visitors causes difficulties.
10. Animals are affected by the growth of tourism.
11. The beach changes because of many visitors.
12. Different groups have responsibility for protecting the area.
13. Future visitors can still enjoy the destination with good tourism.
14. The original area has very few human activities.

Evidence

A. “Good tourism helps people enjoy the bay for many years.”

B. “Visitors enjoy the fresh air and the sounds of nature.”

C. “Many people see beautiful photos of Paradise Bay on the internet.”

D. “Tourism brings money and jobs to local people.”

E. “Cars, buses, and motorcycles are on the roads.”

F. “Before, Paradise Bay is a quiet and beautiful place.”

G. “Big hotels, cafés, shops, and ticket offices are near the beach.”

H. “But too many visitors also bring problems.”

I. “Animals have less quiet space.”

J. “The beach loses some of its natural beauty.”

K. “Visitors, businesses, and local people must help keep the place clean and beautiful.”

L. “Cheap flights help more people travel.”

M. “There are no hotels, cafés, or shops.”

N. “Now everything is different. Paradise Bay is very famous.”

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

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Connect the sentence halves

Sentence halves

1. Before, Paradise Bay is a quiet place
2. The sea is clear and blue,
3. Visitors enjoy the fresh air
4. People come to the bay
5. Now Paradise Bay is famous
6. Big hotels, cafés, and shops
7. Many visitors wait
8. Rubbish is on the ground
9. People discover the bay
10. Cheap flights help
11. Tourism brings money
12. Too many visitors create
13. Animals have less quiet space
14. Visitors, businesses, and local people
15. Good tourism helps people enjoy the bay

Endings

A. because they want a peaceful holiday.

B. and the beach is clean and almost empty.

C. for tickets and boat trips.

D. for many years in the future.

E. must help protect the beautiful place.

F. more people travel to new places.

G. and many tourists visit every day.

H. are near the beach after the change.

I. because they see beautiful photos online.

J. and jobs for local people.

K. problems for the area.

L. and the sounds of nature.

M. while the beach loses some of its natural beauty.

N. and bins are full.

O. with green mountains behind the beach.

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

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Full version:

1. Before, Paradise Bay is a quiet place and the beach is clean and almost empty.
2. The sea is clear and blue, with green mountains behind the beach.
3. Visitors enjoy the fresh air and the sounds of nature.
4. People come to the bay because they want a peaceful holiday.
5. Now Paradise Bay is famous and many tourists visit every day.
6. Big hotels, cafés, and shops are near the beach after the change.
7. Many visitors wait for tickets and boat trips.
8. Rubbish is on the ground and bins are full.
9. People discover the bay because they see beautiful photos online.
10. Cheap flights help more people travel to new places.
11. Tourism brings money and jobs for local people.
12. Too many visitors create problems for the area.
13. Animals have less quiet space while the beach loses some of its natural beauty.
14. Visitors, businesses, and local people must help protect the beautiful place.
15. Good tourism helps people enjoy the bay for many years in the future.

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Before and after:

Before	After
quiet place	YOU WRITE: noisy and buy place
almost empty beach	__________________
no shops	__________________
sounds of nature	__________________
no traffic	__________________
clear and blue sea	__________________
small boat on the sea	__________________
trees and flowers near the water	__________________
people walk and swim peacefully	__________________
fresh air	__________________

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Answers:

1. quiet place → noisy and busy place
2. almost empty beach → beach full of people
3. no shops → shops, cafés, and ticket offices near the beach
4. sounds of nature → more noise from people and traffic
5. no traffic → cars, buses, and motorcycles on the roads
6. clear and blue sea → many boats on the water
7. small boat on the sea → many boats near the bay
8. trees and flowers near the water → an area with many buildings and visitors
9. people walk and swim peacefully → many people wait for tickets and boat trips
10. fresh air → a noisier environment

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Find information in the text:

1. Two things near the beach before tourism: __________
2. Three types of transport after tourism grows: __________
3. Three reasons why more people come: __________
4. Two things visitors do at the old bay: __________
5. Two things in the sky or sea before tourism: __________
6. Three new places near the beach: __________
7. Two problems from too many visitors: __________
8. Two groups earning money from tourism: __________
9. Three things helping people travel: __________
10. Three groups protecting the bay: __________

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Correct answers:

1. Two things near the beach before tourism: green mountains, trees, flowers, small boat
2. Three types of transport after tourism grows: cars, buses, motorcycles
3. Three reasons why more people come: beautiful photos online, cheap flights, better roads
4. Two things visitors do at the old bay: walk, swim
5. Two things in the sky or sea before tourism: birds, small sailboat
6. Three new places near the beach: hotels, cafés, shops
7. Two problems from too many visitors: rubbish, noise
8. Two groups earning money from tourism: hotels, restaurants
9. Three things helping people travel: cheap flights, better roads, online booking
10. Three groups protecting the bay: visitors, businesses, local people

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Who or what does the word refer to?

1. _They_ come here because they want a quiet holiday and a beautiful place.
   Who are they?
   
   >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>YOU WRITE:
   >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>_visitors_
   
2. _It_ becomes very famous and many tourists visit every day.
   What is it? ____________________
3. _They_ walk, swim, or sit on the beach.
   Who are they? ____________________
4. _This place_ has clear blue water and a clean beach.
   What is this place? ____________________
5. _They_ can book holidays easily on the internet.
   Who are they? ____________________
6. _I_t helps more people travel to Paradise Bay.
   What is it? ____________________
7. _They_ bring many visitors to the bay.
   Who are they? ____________________
8. _They_ earn more money from tourism.
   Who are they? ____________________
9. _It_ becomes dirty and noisy after many visitors arrive.
   What is it? ____________________
10. _They_ must help keep the place clean and beautiful.
    Who are they? ____________________
11. _This area_ loses some of its natural beauty.
    What is this area? ____________________
12. _They_ have less quiet space because of too many visitors.
    Who are they? ____________________

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Answers

1. visitors
2. Paradise Bay
3. visitors
4. Paradise Bay
5. people / tourists
6. cheap flights
7. tour buses
8. hotels, restaurants, shops, and guides
9. the area / Paradise Bay
10. visitors, businesses, and local people
11. Paradise Bay / the area
12. animals

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Fact or opinion?

Fact

>A fact is something that is true.
>>We can check it.
>>>We can find proof or information about it.

Opinion

>An opinion is what a person thinks or feels.
>>Different people can have different opinions.

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Fact or Opinion

1. Paradise Bay is the most beautiful place in the world.
2. Cheap flights help more people travel.
3. Rubbish is on the ground, and bins are full.
4. Paradise Bay is a wonderful place for every visitor.
5. Green mountains are behind the beach.
6. A quiet holiday is always the best type of holiday.
7. Tourism brings money and jobs to local people.
8. The beach is better than all other beaches.
9. Many tourists visit Paradise Bay every day now.
10. The old Paradise Bay is the nicest place anyone can visit.

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Corrrect answers:

1. Paradise Bay is the most beautiful place in the world.
   → Opinion
   It is a personal idea. Different people can think different things about the most beautiful place.
2. Cheap flights help more people travel.
   → Fact
   It is information that can be checked. The text says that cheap flights help more people travel.
3. Rubbish is on the ground, and bins are full.
   → Fact
   It is a detail from the text. We can find this information and check it.
4. Paradise Bay is a wonderful place for every visitor.
   → Opinion
   “Wonderful” is a feeling or personal judgement. Some people may agree, and others may not.
5. Green mountains are behind the beach.
   → Fact
   The text gives this information. It describes the mountains behind the beach.
6. A quiet holiday is always the best type of holiday.
   → Opinion
   “Best” shows a personal opinion. People like different types of holidays.
7. Tourism brings money and jobs to local people.
   → Fact
   The text says that tourism brings money and jobs to local people.
8. The beach is better than all other beaches.
   → Opinion
   “Better than all other beaches” is a personal judgement. It cannot be proven.
9. Many tourists visit Paradise Bay every day now.
   → Fact
   The text says that many tourists visit Paradise Bay every day.
10. The old Paradise Bay is the nicest place anyone can visit.
    → Opinion
    “Nicest” is a personal feeling. Different people can have different opinions.

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Match the questions and answers:

Questions

1. What is Paradise Bay like before many tourists arrive?
2. Why do many people visit the bay?
3. What things make travel easier?
4. Who earns more money from tourism?
5. What does tourism give to local people?
6. What problems appear with many visitors?
7. What happens to animals in busy times?
8. What changes happen near the beach?
9. Who must help protect the bay?
10. What can visitors do to help the place?
11. What does the beach lose after many changes?
12. How can good tourism help Paradise Bay?

Answers

A. Visitors, businesses, and local people must work together.

B. The area becomes dirty and noisy.

C. It is a quiet and beautiful place with a clean beach.

D. It can allow people to enjoy the bay for many years.

E. They come because of online photos and stories from friends.

F. It has less natural beauty after many changes.

G. Cheap flights, better roads, and online booking make journeys easier.

H. They have less quiet space.

I. They can keep the area clean and beautiful.

J. Hotels, restaurants, shops, and guides receive more money.

K. Hotels, cafés, shops, and ticket offices appear there.

L. It provides them with money and jobs.

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

1. What is Paradise Bay like before many tourists arrive?
   → C. It is a quiet and beautiful place with a clean beach.
2. Why do many people visit the bay?
   → E. They come because of online photos and stories from friends.
3. What things make travel easier?
   → G. Cheap flights, better roads, and online booking make journeys easier.
4. Who earns more money from tourism?
   → J. Hotels, restaurants, shops, and guides receive more money.
5. What does tourism give to local people?
   → L. It provides them with money and jobs.
6. What problems appear with many visitors?
   → B. The area becomes dirty and noisy.
7. What happens to animals in busy times?
   → H. They have less quiet space.
8. What changes happen near the beach?
   → K. Hotels, cafés, shops, and ticket offices appear there.
9. Who must help protect the bay?
   → A. Visitors, businesses, and local people must work together.
10. What can visitors do to help the place?
    → I. They can keep the area clean and beautiful.
11. What does the beach lose after many changes?
    → F. It has less natural beauty after many changes.
12. How can good tourism help Paradise Bay?
    → D. It can allow people to enjoy the bay for many years.

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• Putri wants to visit the Kaghati Kolope Festival on Muna Island in August. She writes an email to Budi to ask for information about the festival, its activities, and the traditional kite culture.

Dear Putri,

Thank you for your email. I am happy to give you more information about the Kaghati Kolope Festival. It is a traditional festival on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. The festival is usually held in August and celebrates the special kite tradition of the Muna people.

The Kaghati Kolope is a very special kite because local people make it by hand using natural materials. They use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature. People carefully prepare these materials before they build the kite. During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how they create them.

One of the most exciting parts of the festival is watching the traditional kites flying in the sky. Many people come to see the beautiful kites and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. There are also traditional dances, music performances, and local food that visitors can try.

The festival is not only about kites. It is also a chance to learn about Muna culture and meet local people. Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions. Visitors are welcome, and many people are happy to share their stories and customs.

If you visit Muna, I recommend going to Liangkabori Village. It is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition. You can enjoy the beautiful nature, see local life, and learn more about the history of the area.

I think you will enjoy this festival because it is a unique experience. You can see a different side of Indonesia and discover a traditional event that is not known by many tourists.

I hope you can visit Muna one day. Please write to me if you need more information about the festival.

Best wishes,
Budi

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Word / Phrase	Definition
an activity	something you do
traditional	old and special from a culture
a kite	a light object that flies in the wind with a string
to celebrate	to do something special for an event
kolope leaves	leaves from a plant used to make traditional kites
a plant fibre	a thin material from a plant
a local craftsman	a person from the area who makes things by hand
to create a kite	to make a kite
to be exciting	to be very interesting and fun
to enjoy	to like something and have fun
a performance	a show with music, dance, or acting
to try food	to eat food for the first time
to share a story	to tell a story to other people
customs	special ways people do things in a culture
to recommend	to say something is good and someone should try it
a unique experience	something special that does not happen often
to discover	to find or learn something new

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Match the words with the definitions

Words

1. an activity
2. traditional
3. a kite
4. to celebrate
5. kolope leaves
6. a plant fibre
7. a local craftsman
8. to create a kite
9. to be exciting
10. to enjoy
11. a performance
12. to try food
13. to share a story
14. customs
15. to recommend
16. a unique experience
17. to discover

Definitions

A. to find or learn something new
B. a show with music, dance, or acting
C. something you do
D. to eat something for the first time
E. a person from the area who makes things by hand
F. old and special from a culture
G. special ways people do things in a culture
H. to make a kite
I. a light object that flies in the wind with a string
J. to say something is good and someone should try it
K. a thin material from a plant
L. to do something special for an event
M. something special that does not happen often
N. leaves from a plant used to make traditional kites
O. to like something and have fun
P. to tell a story to other people
Q. to be very interesting and fun

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

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Match the definitions with the words

Definitions

1. A show with music, dance, or acting
2. To find or learn something new
3. A person from the area who makes things by hand
4. To like something and have fun
5. Something special that does not happen often
6. Old and special from a culture
7. Leaves from a plant used to make traditional kites
8. To tell a story to other people
9. Something you do
10. A light object that flies in the wind with a string
11. To say something is good and someone should try it
12. To eat something for the first time
13. A thin material from a plant
14. To do something special for an event
15. To make a kite
16. Special ways people do things in a culture
17. To be very interesting and fun

Words

A. to celebrate
B. a kite
C. customs
D. to create a kite
E. a local craftsman
F. to enjoy
G. traditional
H. to recommend
I. kolope leaves
J. a performance
K. a plant fibre
L. to discover
M. an activity
N. to try food
O. a unique experience
P. to share a story
Q. to be exciting

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

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True or false:

1. The Kaghati Kolope Festival is a traditional event on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi.
2. The festival is usually held in February.
3. The festival celebrates the special kite tradition of the Muna people.
4. People make Kaghati Kolope kites with plastic and metal.
5. The festival takes place in Jakarta.
6. Local craftsmen make the traditional kites by hand.
7. Visitors can watch modern car shows during the festival.
8. People can see traditional kites flying in the sky.
9. The festival includes traditional dances, music performances, and local food.
10. Liangkabori Village is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.
11. Visitors can learn about Muna culture during the festival.
12. The festival is only about selling food to tourists.
13. Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.
14. The kites are made from factory-made plastic materials.
15. Visitors can meet local people and hear their stories.
16. Budi recommends visiting Liangkabori Village.
17. The festival is a new event about computer technology.
18. Visitors can enjoy nature and local life in Liangkabori Village.
19. The Kaghati Kolope Festival is famous among every tourist in the world.
20. The festival helps visitors discover another side of Indonesia.

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False: 2,4,5,7,12,14,17,19

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Full version:

1. The Kaghati Kolope Festival is a traditional event on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi.
2. The festival is usually held in February. – The festival is usually held in August.
3. The festival celebrates the special kite tradition of the Muna people.
4. People make Kaghati Kolope kites with plastic and metal. – People make Kaghati Kolope kites with kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres.
5. The festival takes place in Jakarta. – The festival takes place on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
6. Local craftsmen make the traditional kites by hand.
7. Visitors can watch modern car shows during the festival. – Visitors can watch local craftsmen making traditional kites during the festival.
8. People can see traditional kites flying in the sky.
9. The festival includes traditional dances, music performances, and local food.
10. Liangkabori Village is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.
11. Visitors can learn about Muna culture during the festival.
12. The festival is only about selling food to tourists. – The festival is also a chance to learn about Muna culture and meet local people.
13. Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.
14. The kites are made from factory-made plastic materials. – The kites are made from natural materials from nature.
15. Visitors can meet local people and hear their stories.
16. Budi recommends visiting Liangkabori Village.
17. The festival is a new event about computer technology. – The festival is a traditional event about the kite culture of the Muna people.
18. Visitors can enjoy nature and local life in Liangkabori Village.
19. The Kaghati Kolope Festival is famous among every tourist in the world. – The Kaghati Kolope Festival is a traditional event that is not known by many tourists.
20. The festival helps visitors discover another side of Indonesia.

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Match the statements with the correct evidence from the text.

Statements

1. The festival shows an important part of Muna traditions.
2. Visitors can see how the special kites are made.
3. The event takes place during the same month every year.
4. People use materials from nature to build the kites.
5. The festival gives visitors a chance to meet people from the area.
6. Liangkabori Village is connected to the kite tradition.
7. The festival offers more than only kite activities.
8. Families enjoy the event together.
9. The festival is a special experience for visitors.
10. The kites are made by local people with their hands.
11. Visitors can learn about the past of the region.
12. The event welcomes people from outside the area.
13. Many people come to watch the colourful kites.
14. The festival is not very famous with many travellers.
15. Visitors can experience local culture during their trip.

Evidence from the text

A. “You can see a different side of Indonesia and discover a traditional event that is not known by many tourists.”

B. “Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.”

C. “The festival is usually held in August and celebrates the special kite tradition of the Muna people.”

D. “Visitors are welcome, and many people are happy to share their stories and customs.”

E. “You can enjoy the beautiful nature, see local life, and learn more about the history of the area.”

F. “There are also traditional dances, music performances, and local food that visitors can try.”

G. “The Kaghati Kolope is a very special kite because local people make it by hand using natural materials.”

H. “It is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.”

I. “Many people come to see the beautiful kites and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.”

J. “The festival is not only about kites. It is also a chance to learn about Muna culture and meet local people.”

K. “They use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature.”

L. “During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how they create them.”

M. “I think you will enjoy this festival because it is a unique experience.”

N. “The festival is a traditional festival on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.”

O. “Many people are happy to share their stories and customs.”

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

1. The festival is connected to Muna traditions. – “The festival is a traditional festival on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.”
2. Visitors can see people making the special kites. – “During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how they create them.”
3. The event happens in August. – “The festival is usually held in August and celebrates the special kite tradition of the Muna people.”
4. The kites are made with things from nature. – “They use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature.”
5. Visitors can meet people from the local area. – “It is also a chance to learn about Muna culture and meet local people.”
6. Liangkabori Village has an important role in the tradition. – “It is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.”
7. The festival has different activities for visitors. – “There are also traditional dances, music performances, and local food that visitors can try.”
8. Families enjoy the celebration together. – “Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.”
9. The festival gives visitors a special memory. – “I think you will enjoy this festival because it is a unique experience.”
10. Local people build the kites themselves. – “The Kaghati Kolope is a very special kite because local people make it by hand using natural materials.”
11. Visitors can learn about the area’s past. – “You can enjoy the beautiful nature, see local life, and learn more about the history of the area.”
12. People from outside the community are welcome. – “Visitors are welcome, and many people are happy to share their stories and customs.”
13. Many people come to watch the kites. – “Many people come to see the beautiful kites and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.”
14. The festival is not known by many tourists. – “Discover a traditional event that is not known by many tourists.”
15. Visitors can experience Indonesian culture in a different way. – “You can see a different side of Indonesia and discover a traditional event that is not known by many tourists.”

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Match the first half with the correct second half:

First half

1. The Kaghati Kolope Festival is a traditional event
2. The festival is usually held in August
3. Local people make the special kite
4. They use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres
5. Visitors can watch local craftsmen
6. People can see traditional kites
7. The festival also includes
8. Families and friends come together
9. Visitors can learn about Muna culture
10. Liangkabori Village is an important place
11. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful nature
12. Many people come to see the kites
13. Budi thinks Putri will enjoy the festival
14. The event is not known by many tourists
15. Visitors are welcome and local people share

Second half

A. because it is a unique experience.
B. making the kites during the festival.
C. for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.
D. and celebrates the kite tradition of the Muna people.
E. stories and customs with them.
F. flying in the sky during the festival.
G. traditional dances, music performances, and local food.
H. to celebrate their traditions together.
I. from nature to build the traditional kites.
J. on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
K. and enjoy the friendly atmosphere.
L. and learn more about the history of the area.
M. that visitors can discover in Indonesia.
N. and meet local people at the event.
O. using natural materials by hand.

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

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Who or what does it refer to?

Write the correct answer in a full sentence:

1. „_It_ is a traditional festival on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.“
   What does it refer to?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   It refers to the Kaghati Kolope Festival
   
2. „_They_ use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature.“
   Who are they?
3. „People carefully prepare _these materials_ before they build the kite.“
   What does these materials refer to?
4. „During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how _they_ create them.“
   Who are they?
5. „During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how they create them.“
   What does _them_ refer to?
6. „_It_ is also a chance to learn about Muna culture and meet local people.“
   What does it refer to?
7. „Visitors are welcome, and many people are happy to share _their_ stories and customs.“
   Who are their?
8. „_It_ is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.“
   What does it refer to?
9. „I think you will enjoy this festival because _it_ is a unique experience.“
   What does it refer to?
10. „Please write to me if you need more information about the festival.“
    Who does _me_ refer to?

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Full version:

1. „It is a traditional festival on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.“
   What does it refer to?
   Answer: It refers to the Kaghati Kolope Festival.
2. „They use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres from nature.“
   Who are they?
   Answer: They are the local people.
3. „People carefully prepare these materials before they build the kite.“
   What does these materials refer to?
   Answer: These materials are kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres.
4. „During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how they create them.“
   Who are they?
   Answer: They are the local craftsmen.
5. „During the festival, visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites and learn how they create them.“
   What does them refer to?
   Answer: Them refers to the kites.
6. „It is also a chance to learn about Muna culture and meet local people.“
   What does it refer to?
   Answer: It refers to the festival.
7. „Visitors are welcome, and many people are happy to share their stories and customs.“
   Who are their?
   Answer: Their refers to many local people.
8. „It is an important place for the Kaghati Kolope tradition.“
   What does it refer to?
   Answer: It refers to Liangkabori Village.
9. „I think you will enjoy this festival because it is a unique experience.“
   What does it refer to?
   Answer: It refers to the festival.
10. „Please write to me if you need more information about the festival.“
    Who does me refer to?
    Answer: Me refers to Budi.

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Complete, words below:

August • stories • music performances • Muna people •
flying in the sky • history • hand • Liangkabori Village •
local food • nature •
Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia •
plant fibres • celebrate their traditions •
craftsmen • kolope leaves •
customs •
bamboo • enjoyable •
Muna culture

1. The Kaghati Kolope Festival takes place on _____.
2. The festival is usually held in _____.
3. The festival celebrates the special kite tradition of the _____.
4. Local people make the Kaghati Kolope kite by _____.
5. People use _____, _____, and _____ to make the kite.
6. Visitors can watch local _____ making the kites.
7. During the festival, people can see traditional kites _____.
8. Visitors can enjoy traditional dances, _____, and _____.
9. The festival is also a chance to learn about _____.
10. Families and friends come together to _____.
11. Visitors are welcome, and local people share their _____ and _____.
12. Budi recommends visiting _____.
13. In Liangkabori Village, visitors can enjoy beautiful _____ and see local life.
14. Visitors can also learn more about the _____ of the area.
15. Budi thinks the festival is _____ because it is a unique experience.

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Full version:

1. The Kaghati Kolope Festival takes place on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
2. The festival is usually held in August.
3. The festival celebrates the special kite tradition of the Muna people.
4. Local people make the Kaghati Kolope kite by hand.
5. People use kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres to make the kite.
6. Visitors can watch local craftsmen making the kites.
7. During the festival, people can see traditional kites flying in the sky.
8. Visitors can enjoy traditional dances, music performances, and local food.
9. The festival is also a chance to learn about Muna culture.
10. Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.
11. Visitors are welcome, and local people share their stories and customs.
12. Budi recommends visiting Liangkabori Village.
13. In Liangkabori Village, visitors can enjoy beautiful nature and see local life.
14. Visitors can also learn more about the history of the area.
15. Budi thinks the festival is enjoyable because it is a unique experience.

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Match the questions with the answers:

Questions

1. Where is the Kaghati Kolope Festival?
2. When is the festival?
3. What is the festival about?
4. Why is the Kaghati Kolope kite special?
5. What materials are in the kite?
6. What can visitors see at the festival?
7. What can visitors enjoy there?
8. How can guests learn about local culture?
9. What place do you suggest for visitors?
10. Why is the festival interesting for tourists?
11. Who joins the festival?
12. How do local people treat visitors?

Answers

A. They give visitors a friendly welcome and share their customs.

B. It offers a unique experience and a chance to discover another side of Indonesia.

C. It shows the traditional kite culture of the Muna people.

D. The kite has kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres.

E. Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.

F. It is special because local people create it by hand with natural materials.

G. They can experience traditional dances, music performances, and local food.

H. They can talk to local people and hear their stories and customs.

I. It is on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.

J. It is usually in August.

K. I recommend Liangkabori Village because it has an important connection with the tradition.

L. They can watch local craftsmen making traditional kites and look at kites in the sky.

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

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Full version:

Interviewer: 1. Where is the Kaghati Kolope Festival?
Budi: It is on Muna Island in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Interviewer: 2. When is the festival?
Budi: It is usually in August.

Interviewer: 3. What is the festival about?
Budi: It shows the traditional kite culture of the Muna people.

Interviewer: 4. Why is the Kaghati Kolope kite special?
Budi: It is special because local people create it by hand with natural materials.

Interviewer: 5. What materials are in the kite?
Budi: The kite has kolope leaves, bamboo, and plant fibres.

Interviewer: 6. What can visitors see at the festival?
Budi: They can watch local craftsmen making traditional kites and look at kites in the sky.

Interviewer: 7. What can visitors enjoy there?
Budi: They can experience traditional dances, music performances, and local food.

Interviewer: 8. How can guests learn about local culture?
Budi: They can talk to local people and hear their stories and customs.

Interviewer: 9. What place do you suggest for visitors?
Budi: I recommend Liangkabori Village because it has an important connection with the tradition.

Interviewer: 10. Why is the festival interesting for tourists?
Budi: It offers a unique experience and a chance to discover another side of Indonesia.

Interviewer: 11. Who joins the festival?
Budi: Families and friends come together to celebrate their traditions.

Interviewer: 12. How do local people treat visitors?
Budi: They give visitors a friendly welcome and share their customs.

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Kaghati Kolope festival – cheat sheet – retell the story

Basic Information

• Place: Muna Island, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia
• Time: Usually held in August
• Celebrates: Traditional kite culture of the Muna people

Kaghati Kolope Kite

• Special traditional kite
• Made by hand
• Uses natural materials:
  • kolope leaves
  • bamboo
  • plant fibres
• Local craftsmen show how they make the kites

Festival Activities

• Watch traditional kites flying in the sky
• See beautiful kites and enjoy the atmosphere
• Traditional dances
• Music performances
• Local food

Culture & People

• Learn about Muna culture
• Meet local people
• Families and friends celebrate together
• Visitors can hear stories and learn customs

Recommended Place

Liangkabori Village

• Important place for Kaghati Kolope tradition
• Beautiful nature
• See local life
• Learn about local history

Why Visit?

• Unique cultural experience
• Discover another side of Indonesia
• Experience a traditional event not known by many tourists

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Slowly, babies learn to speak.

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LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN………………

• a young Indonesian girl shares her experience of a colourful Chinese-Indonesian festival in Jakarta

Make sure you are familiar with present and past simple.

Sinta’s friend Rani has heard about Cap Go Meh, but she does not know much about this festival. She wants to learn more about it, so she sends Sinta an email and asks her about the celebration. Sinta writes back and describes the festival she attended in Jakarta in 2026. She tells her friend about the activities, the food, and what she learned from this special day.

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Hi Rani,

How are you? You asked me about the Cap Go Meh festival, so I want to tell you about my experience.

On 3 March 2026, I went to a Cap Go Meh festival in Jakarta with my parents and my little brother. It was a very special day for me. Cap Go Meh is a Chinese-Indonesian festival and it is the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Many families celebrate it with prayers, special food, music, and traditional performances.

When we arrived in the afternoon, I saw many people in the streets. There were many beautiful red lanterns and colourful decorations everywhere. I watched a barongsai dance for the first time. Two dancers wore a lion costume and danced with loud drums. It was exciting, and many people took photos.

After the show, we visited a temple. People prayed and gave thanks for health and happiness. My family also ate special food. I tried lontong Cap Go Meh with rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce. It was very delicious.

I really liked this festival because I learned more about Chinese-Indonesian culture. I think it is wonderful that people with different traditions can celebrate together peacefully.

I hope you can visit Cap Go Meh with me one day!

Best wishes,
Sinta

Vocabulary:

1. to share an experience – to tell other people about something that happened to you
2. a celebration – a happy event for a special day
3. to describe – to tell what something or someone is like
4. to attend – to go to an event
5. to learn from something – to get new ideas or knowledge from it
6. to celebrate – to do something special for a happy day or event
7. a prayer – words that people say to God
8. a traditional performance – a dance, song, or show from a culture
9. a lantern – a light inside a small box or cover
10. a decoration – something that makes a place look nice
11. a lion costume – clothes that make a person look like a lion
12. a drum – a musical instrument that you hit with your hands or sticks
13. to be exciting – to be very interesting and fun
14. to take a photo – to make a picture with a camera or phone
15. to pray – to speak to God
16. to give thanks – to say thank you
17. health – how well your body feels
18. peaceful – calm, quiet, and without fighting

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Infinitive	Past simple	Definition
to hear	heard	to get information with your ears
to know	knew	to have information in your mind
to want	wanted	to like to do or have something
to learn	learned	to get new knowledge
to send	sent	to give something to a person
to ask	asked	to say a question
to write	wrote	to make words with a pen or keyboard
to describe	described	to tell what something is like
to attend	attended	to go to an event
to tell	told	to give information to someone
to be	was/were	to exist or happen
to go	went	to move to another place
to have	had	to own or hold something
to celebrate	celebrated	to do something special for a happy day
to live	lived	to have your home in a place
to want	wanted	to like to do or have something
to share	shared	to tell or give something to other people
to experience	experienced	to have something happen to you
to arrive	arrived	to come to a place
to see	saw	to use your eyes to look at something
to be	was/were	to exist or happen
to watch	watched	to look at something for some time
to wear	wore	to have clothes on your body
to dance	danced	to move your body to music
to take	took	to get or make something with your hands or a camera
to visit	visited	to go to a place for a short time
to pray	prayed	to speak to God
to give	gave	to let someone have something
to thank	thanked	to say that you are grateful
to eat	ate	to put food in your mouth and swallow it
to try	tried	to do or taste something for the first time
to like	liked	to enjoy something
to think	thought	to have an idea in your mind
to hope	hoped	to want something good to happen
to visit	visited	to go to a place for a short time

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Match the words with the definitions

1. to share an experience
2. a celebration
3. to describe
4. to attend
5. to learn from something
6. to celebrate
7. a prayer
8. a traditional performance
9. a lantern
10. a decoration
11. a lion costume
12. a drum
13. to be exciting
14. to take a photo
15. to pray
16. to give thanks
17. health
18. peaceful

A. ___ to say thank you
B. ___ a light inside a small box or cover
C. ___ to go to an event
D. ___ calm, quiet, and without fighting
E. ___ a dance, song, or show from a culture
F. ___ to tell other people about something that happened to you
G. ___ to speak to God
H. ___ something that makes a place look nice
I. ___ to get new ideas or knowledge from it
J. ___ to do something special for a happy day or event
K. ___ a happy event for a special day
L. ___ how well your body feels
M. ___ to tell what something or someone is like
N. ___ a musical instrument that you hit with your hands or sticks
O. ___ to be very interesting and fun
P. ___ clothes that make a person look like a lion
Q. ___ words that people say to God
R. ___ to make a picture with a camera or phone

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Correct answers:
1-F, 2-K, 3-M, 4-C, 5-I, 6-J, 7-Q,
8-E, 9-B, 10-H, 11-P, 12-N, 13-O,
14-R, 15-G, 16-A, 17-L, 18-D

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Fill in, past simple:

Sinta ______________ (visit) the Cap Go Meh festival in Jakarta on 3 March 2026.
She ______________ (go) with her parents and her little brother.
She ______________ (write) an email to her friend Rani.
She ______________ (describe) the special Chinese-Indonesian celebration.
Cap Go Meh ______________ (be) the last day of Chinese New Year.
Many families ______________ (celebrate) it with prayers, food, music, and shows.

Sinta ______________ (arrive) in the afternoon.
She ______________ (see) many people in the streets.
She ______________ (look) at red lanterns and colourful decorations.
She ______________ (watch) a barongsai dance for the first time.
Two dancers ______________ (wear) a lion costume.
They ______________ (dance) and ______________ (use) loud drums.
Many people ______________ (take) photos of the show.

Sinta ______________ (visit) a temple with her family.
People ______________ (pray) and ______________ (give) thanks for health and happiness.
Her family ______________ (eat) lontong Cap Go Meh.
They ______________ (try) rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce.
Sinta ______________ (like) the festival because she ______________ (learn) more about Chinese-Indonesian culture.
She ______________ (think) it ______________ (be) wonderful that people ______________ (celebrate) together peacefully.

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Correct version:

Sinta visited the Cap Go Meh festival in Jakarta on 3 March 2026.
She went with her parents and her little brother.
She wrote an email to her friend Rani.
She described the special Chinese-Indonesian celebration.
Cap Go Meh was the last day of Chinese New Year.
Many families celebrated it with prayers, food, music, and shows.

Sinta arrived in the afternoon.
She saw many people in the streets.
She looked at red lanterns and colourful decorations.
She watched a barongsai dance for the first time.
Two dancers wore a lion costume.
They danced and used loud drums.
Many people took photos of the show.

Sinta visited a temple with her family.
People prayed and gave thanks for health and happiness.
Her family ate lontong Cap Go Meh.
They tried rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce.
Sinta liked the festival because she learned more about Chinese-Indonesian culture.
She thought it was wonderful that people celebrated together peacefully.

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True or false:

1. Sinta visited the festival with her parents and her little brother.
2. Cap Go Meh is the first day of Chinese New Year celebrations.
3. Sinta saw red lanterns and colourful decorations.
4. Sinta wrote an email to her teacher about the festival.
5. People prayed and gave thanks at the temple.
6. Sinta ate pizza during the celebration.
7. The festival took place in Jakarta.
8. The dancers wore a lion costume during the performance.
9. Sinta visited the festival in 2025.
10. Sinta learned more about Chinese-Indonesian culture.
11. The barongsai dance used loud drums.
12. Sinta travelled to the festival by train.
13. Sinta watched a barongsai dance for the first time.
14. Cap Go Meh is a Chinese-Indonesian festival.
15. Sinta went to the festival alone.
16. Many people took photos of the show.
17. Sinta visited a temple after the performance.
18. Sinta ate lontong Cap Go Meh with her family.
19. The festival happened on 3 March 2026.
20. Sinta celebrated the festival with her classmates.

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False: 2,4,6,9,11,12,15,16,20

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Correct version:

1. Sinta visited the festival with her parents and her little brother.
2. Cap Go Meh is the first day of Chinese New Year celebrations.
   True is: Cap Go Meh is the last day of Chinese New Year celebrations.
3. Sinta saw red lanterns and colourful decorations.
4. Sinta wrote an email to her teacher about the festival.
   True is: Sinta wrote an email to her friend Rani about the festival.
5. People prayed and gave thanks at the temple.
6. Sinta ate pizza during the celebration.
   True is: Sinta ate lontong Cap Go Meh during the celebration.
7. The festival took place in Jakarta.
8. The dancers wore a lion costume during the performance.
9. Sinta visited the festival in 2025.
   True is: Sinta visited the festival in 2026.
10. Sinta learned more about Chinese-Indonesian culture.
11. The barongsai dance used guitars during the performance.
    True is: The barongsai dance used loud drums during the performance.
12. Sinta travelled to the festival by train.
    True is: Sinta went to the festival with her parents and her little brother.
13. Sinta watched a barongsai dance for the first time.
14. Cap Go Meh is a Chinese-Indonesian festival.
15. Sinta went to the festival alone.
    True is: Sinta went to the festival with her parents and her little brother.
16. Many people watched the show at home.
    True is: Many people took photos of the show.
17. Sinta visited a temple after the performance.
18. Sinta ate lontong Cap Go Meh with her family.
19. The festival happened on 3 March 2026.
20. Sinta celebrated the festival with her classmates.
    True is: Sinta celebrated the festival with her parents and her little brother.

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Match the two halves of the sentences:

1. Sinta visited the Cap Go Meh festival
2. She went to the festival
3. Cap Go Meh is
4. Many families celebrate it
5. Sinta saw many people
6. She watched a barongsai dance
7. Two dancers wore
8. Many people took photos
9. Sinta visited a temple
10. People prayed and gave thanks
11. Sinta ate lontong Cap Go Meh
12. The food had rice cakes, vegetables, eggs,
13. Sinta learned more about
14. She liked the festival because people celebrated
15. Sinta hoped Rani could visit the festival
    

A. Chinese-Indonesian culture
B. one day with her
C. after the show
D. a Chinese-Indonesian festival
E. in the streets of Jakarta
F. together peacefully
G. with her parents and her little brother
H. for health and happiness
I. with rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce
J. in Jakarta on 3 March 2026
K. of the show
L. a lion costume
M. with prayers, food, music, and traditional performances
N. for the first time
O. and sauce

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

1. Sinta visited the Cap Go Meh festival in Jakarta on 3 March 2026.
2. She went to the festival with her parents and her little brother.
3. Cap Go Meh is a Chinese-Indonesian festival.
4. Many families celebrate it with prayers, food, music, and traditional performances.
5. Sinta saw many people in the streets of Jakarta.
6. She watched a barongsai dance for the first time.
7. Two dancers wore a lion costume.
8. Many people took photos of the show.
9. Sinta visited a temple after the show.
10. People prayed and gave thanks for health and happiness.
11. Sinta ate lontong Cap Go Meh with rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce.
12. The food had rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce.
13. Sinta learned more about Chinese-Indonesian culture.
14. She liked the festival because people celebrated together peacefully.
15. Sinta hoped Rani could visit the festival one day with her.

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Match sentences and evidence from text:

1. Sinta visited the Cap Go Meh festival in Jakarta on 3 March 2026.
2. She went to the festival with her parents and her little brother.
3. Cap Go Meh is a Chinese-Indonesian festival.
4. Many families celebrate it with prayers, food, music, and traditional performances.
5. Sinta saw many people in the streets of Jakarta.
6. She watched a barongsai dance for the first time.
7. Two dancers wore a lion costume.
8. Many people took photos of the show.
9. Sinta visited a temple after the show.
10. People prayed and gave thanks for health and happiness.
11. Sinta ate lontong Cap Go Meh with rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce.
12. The food had rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce.
13. Sinta learned more about Chinese-Indonesian culture.
14. She liked the festival because people celebrated together peacefully.
15. Sinta hoped Rani could visit the festival one day with her.

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Evidence:

A. “People prayed and gave thanks for health and happiness.”

B. “I learned more about Chinese-Indonesian culture.”

C. “Two dancers wore a lion costume and danced with loud drums.”

D. “There were many beautiful red lanterns and colourful decorations everywhere.”

E. “I tried lontong Cap Go Meh with rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce.”

F. “On 3 March 2026, I went to a Cap Go Meh festival in Jakarta.”

G. “Many people took photos.”

H. “Cap Go Meh is a Chinese-Indonesian festival and it is the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations.”

I. “I watched a barongsai dance for the first time.”

J. “I went with my parents and my little brother.”

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

1. Sinta experienced a special event in Jakarta. – On 3 March 2026, I went to a Cap Go Meh festival in Jakarta.
2. Sinta shared the day with close family members. – I went with my parents and my little brother.
3. The festival belongs to two different cultures. – Cap Go Meh is a Chinese-Indonesian festival and it is the last day of the Chinese New Year celebrations.
4. The place had colourful things for people to see. – There were many beautiful red lanterns and colourful decorations everywhere.
5. Sinta saw a special cultural show. – I watched a barongsai dance for the first time.
6. The performers used a special animal image. – Two dancers wore a lion costume and danced with loud drums.
7. The audience showed interest in the show. – Many people took photos.
8. Visitors showed respect for their beliefs. – People prayed and gave thanks for health and happiness.
9. Sinta tasted a traditional meal. – I tried lontong Cap Go Meh with rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce.
10. The festival gave Sinta more understanding of local culture. – I learned more about Chinese-Indonesian culture.

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Answer:

1. Who wrote the email?
2. Who received the email?
3. When did Sinta visit the festival?
4. Where did Sinta go?
5. Who went with Sinta?
6. What festival did Sinta visit?
7. What dance did Sinta watch?
8. What food did Sinta try?
9. Why did Sinta write to Rani?
10. Why did Sinta like the festival?
11. How did the dancers perform?
12. How did people celebrate Cap Go Meh?
13. Where did Sinta go after the show?
14. What did people do at the temple?
15. What did Sinta learn from the festival?

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Answers

1. Sinta
2. Rani
3. 3 March 2026
4. Jakarta
5. Her parents and her little brother
6. Cap Go Meh
7. A barongsai dance
8. Lontong Cap Go Meh
9. She wanted to tell Rani about her experience.
10. She learned more about Chinese-Indonesian culture.
11. They danced with a lion costume and loud drums.
12. They celebrated with prayers, special food, music, and traditional performances.
13. She went to a temple.
14. They prayed and gave thanks for health and happiness.
15. She learned more about Chinese-Indonesian culture.

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Full version:

1. Who wrote the email? – Sinta wrote the email to her friend Rani.
2. Who received the email? – Rani received the email from Sinta.
3. When did Sinta visit the festival? – Sinta visited the festival on 3 March 2026.
4. Where did Sinta go? – Sinta went to a Cap Go Meh festival in Jakarta.
5. Who went with Sinta? – Sinta went with her parents and her little brother.
6. What festival did Sinta visit? – Sinta visited the Cap Go Meh festival.
7. What dance did Sinta watch? – Sinta watched a barongsai dance for the first time.
8. What food did Sinta try? – Sinta tried lontong Cap Go Meh with rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce.
9. Why did Sinta write to Rani? – Sinta wrote to Rani because she wanted to tell her about her Cap Go Meh experience.
10. Why did Sinta like the festival? – Sinta liked the festival because she learned more about Chinese-Indonesian culture.
11. How did the dancers perform? – The dancers performed by wearing a lion costume and dancing with loud drums.
12. How did people celebrate Cap Go Meh? – People celebrated Cap Go Meh with prayers, special food, music, and traditional performances.
13. Where did Sinta go after the show? – Sinta went to a temple after the show.
14. What did people do at the temple? – People prayed and gave thanks for health and happiness at the temple.
15. What did Sinta learn from the festival? – Sinta learned more about Chinese-Indonesian culture from the festival.

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Interview – match question and answer:

Questions

1. What is your name?
2. How old are you?
3. Where do you live?
4. When did you visit the Cap Go Meh festival?
5. Who joined you at the festival?
6. Why did you go to the festival?
7. What did you see in the streets?
8. Which performance did you watch?
9. What did the dancers wear?
10. Where did you go after the show?
11. What food did you try?
12. Why did you enjoy the festival?
13. What did you discover about the culture?
14. Who would you like to visit the festival with one day?

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Answers

A. The special event took place on 3 March 2026.

B. I discovered more about Chinese-Indonesian traditions and culture.

C. My parents and my little brother came with me.

D. The celebration was interesting because I learned more about traditions and people celebrated peacefully.

E. My family and I visited a temple afterwards.

F. I hope Rani can come with me in the future.

G. The streets had many red lanterns and colourful decorations.

H. The dancers had a lion costume during the show.

I. I am 15 years old.

J. My name is Sinta.

K. Lontong Cap Go Meh with rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce was my meal.

L. I live in Jakarta, Indonesia.

M. I wanted to experience the Chinese-Indonesian celebration.

N. The barongsai dance was the performance I saw.

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

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Full version:

Interviewer: What is your name?

Sinta: My name is Sinta.

Interviewer: How old are you?

Sinta: I am 15 years old.

Interviewer: Where do you live?

Sinta: I live in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Interviewer: When did you visit the Cap Go Meh festival?

Sinta: The special event took place on 3 March 2026.

Interviewer: Who joined you at the festival?

Sinta: My parents and my little brother came with me.

Interviewer: Why did you go to the festival?

Sinta: I wanted to experience the Chinese-Indonesian celebration.

Interviewer: What did you see in the streets?

Sinta: The streets had many red lanterns and colourful decorations.

Interviewer: Which performance did you watch?

Sinta: The barongsai dance was the performance I saw.

Interviewer: What did the dancers wear?

Sinta: The dancers had a lion costume during the show.

Interviewer: Where did you go after the show?

Sinta: My family and I visited a temple afterwards.

Interviewer: What food did you try?

Sinta: Lontong Cap Go Meh with rice cakes, vegetables, eggs, and sauce was my meal.

Interviewer: Why did you enjoy the festival?

Sinta: The celebration was interesting because I learned more about traditions and people celebrated peacefully.

Interviewer: What did you discover about the culture?

Sinta: I discovered more about Chinese-Indonesian traditions and culture.

Interviewer: Who would you like to visit the festival with one day?

Sinta: I hope Rani can come with me in the future.

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Remember how babies
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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………………

• how a young chef changed his hotel kitchen with local food, less meat, and care for nature

My name is Reza, and I still remember my first days as a chef in a five-star hotel. At that time, I wanted to change the way we cooked in our kitchen. I wanted to make better choices for our guests, our farmers, and nature.

My first idea was to learn more about our food. I visited local farms and small producers. I met the farmers and looked at their products. I wanted to know where our vegetables, fruit, rice, herbs, meat, and fish came from. I wanted to buy fresh and good-quality food.

I also started to buy more food from organic farms. The farmers showed me how they grew their vegetables. They used natural ways to take care of the soil and plants. I liked their work and decided to use more of their products in our kitchen.

Another change was that I started to use less meat. I created new dishes with vegetables, beans, rice, and local herbs. At first, some guests wanted more meat, but many guests enjoyed the new meals. They liked trying healthy and traditional food.

In the beginning, it was not always easy. Some people in the kitchen were used to the old way of cooking. But I explained my ideas and showed them why these changes were important. Slowly, the whole team started to help.

We also began to throw away less food. We used more parts of the vegetables and saved water and electricity. These small steps became a normal part of our daily work.

Today, when I look back, I feel proud. My first steps towards a sustainable kitchen were not big, but they made a difference. I learned that a chef can do more than cook good food. A chef can help farmers, protect nature, and share local traditions with guests.

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Infinitive	Past Simple	Past Participle	Definition
be	was/were	been	to exist or to be something
remember	remembered	remembered	to think about something from the past
want	wanted	wanted	to like something or wish for something
change	changed	changed	to make something different
cook	cooked	cooked	to make food with heat
make	made	made	to create or do something
visit	visited	visited	to go to a place and see it
meet	met	met	to see and talk to someone
look	looked	looked	to use your eyes to see
know	knew	known	to understand or have information
come	came	come	to go to a place
buy	bought	bought	to get something by paying money
start	started	started	to begin something
show	showed	shown	to let someone see something
grow	grew	grown	to make plants bigger
use	used	used	to do something with something
take	took	taken	to get or carry something
like	liked	liked	to enjoy something
decide	decided	decided	to choose what to do
create	created	created	to make something new
enjoy	enjoyed	enjoyed	to like something
explain	explained	explained	to make something clear
help	helped	helped	to give support to someone
throw	threw	thrown	to put something away by moving it
save	saved	saved	to keep something and not waste it
look back	looked back	looked back	to think about the past
feel	felt	felt	to have an emotion
learn	learned	learned	to get knowledge or skills
do	did	done	to perform an action
protect	protected	protected	to keep something safe
share	shared	shared	to give or show something to others

Word / Phrase	Definition
a journey	a time when you travel from one place to another
a choice	something you decide to do or have
a producer	a person or company that makes food or products
vegetables	plants that people eat, like carrots or potatoes
herbs	plants that give food more taste, like basil or mint
meat	food from animals, like beef or chicken
good-quality	very good and well-made
an organic farm	a farm that grows food in a natural way
to grow plants	to help plants become bigger
soil	the earth where plants grow
a change	something that becomes different
less meat	a smaller amount of meat
new dishes	new types of prepared food
beans	small seeds that people eat as food
healthy food	food that is good for your body
slowly	not fast; taking a long time
to be proud	to feel happy because you did something good
a first step	the first action to do something
a sustainable kitchen	a kitchen that wastes less and helps nature
to make a difference	to change something in a good way
to share traditions	to show and give traditions to other people

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True or false:

1. Reza worked as a chef in a five-star hotel.
2. Reza wanted to continue cooking in the old way.
3. He visited local farms and small producers.
4. Reza wanted to know where his food came from.
5. Reza created new dishes with more meat.
6. The farmers used natural ways to care for the soil and plants.
7. Everyone in the kitchen accepted the changes immediately.
8. Reza used vegetables, beans, rice, and local herbs in new dishes.
9. The guests all refused to try the new meals.
10. Reza did not explain his ideas to the kitchen team.
11. The kitchen started to throw away more food.
12. The team saved water and electricity.
13. Reza believes a chef can only cook good food.
14. Many guests enjoyed the healthy and traditional meals.
15. The changes became a normal part of the daily work.
16. Reza feels proud when he looks back at his journey.
17. Reza thinks small steps cannot make a difference.
18. A chef cannot help farmers or protect nature.

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True: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 15, 16

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Correct version:

1. Reza worked as a chef in a five-star hotel.
2. Reza wanted to continue cooking in the old way.
   True is: Reza wanted to change the way his kitchen cooked food.
3. Reza visited local farms and small producers.
4. Reza wanted to know where his vegetables, fruit, rice, herbs, meat, and fish came from.
5. Reza created new dishes with more meat.
   True is: Reza used less meat and created new dishes with vegetables, beans, rice, and local herbs.
6. The farmers used natural ways to take care of the soil and plants.
7. Everyone in the kitchen accepted the changes immediately.
   True is: Some people in the kitchen were used to the old way of cooking.
8. Reza created new dishes with vegetables, beans, rice, and local herbs.
9. All guests disliked the new meals.
   True is: Many guests enjoyed the new meals.
10. Reza did not explain his ideas to the kitchen team.
    True is: Reza explained his ideas and showed the team why the changes were important.
11. The kitchen started to throw away more food.
    True is: The kitchen began to throw away less food.
12. The team saved water and electricity.
13. Reza believes a chef can only cook good food.
    True is: Reza believes a chef can help farmers, protect nature, and share local traditions.
14. Many guests enjoyed the healthy and traditional meals.
15. The changes became a normal part of the daily work.
16. Reza feels proud when he looks back at his journey.
17. Reza thinks small steps cannot make a difference.
    True is: Reza believes small steps can make a difference.
18. A chef cannot help farmers or protect nature.
    True is: A chef can help farmers and protect nature.

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Reading comprehension:

1. Why did Reza want to change his kitchen?
a) He wanted better choices for people and nature.
b) He wanted a larger kitchen.
c) He wanted fewer workers.

2. Why did Reza visit local farms?
a) To meet hotel guests.
b) To learn about his food.
c) To buy kitchen tools.

3. What food did Reza want to buy?
a) Fresh and good-quality food.
b) Cheap imported food.
c) Frozen food only.

4. What did organic farmers do?
a) They sold hotel rooms.
b) They cooked new meals.
c) They cared for soil naturally.

5. What change did Reza make with meat?
a) He stopped cooking food.
b) He used less meat.
c) He bought more meat.

6. Why was change difficult for some workers?
a) They knew the old system.
b) They disliked all food.
c) They wanted new jobs.

7. How did Reza help his team?
a) He gave them holidays.
b) He changed the workers.
c) He explained his ideas.

8. How did the kitchen reduce waste?
a) They used more vegetables.
b) They used more food parts.
c) They bought more products.

9. How did many guests react to the meals?
a) They enjoyed the new dishes.
b) They asked for more meat.
c) They refused the food.

10. What did the kitchen save?
a) Water and electricity.
b) Time and money.
c) Food and space.

11. What kind of kitchen did Reza want?
a) A modern kitchen.
b) A sustainable kitchen.
c) A large kitchen.

12. How did Reza feel when he looked back?
a) He felt proud.
b) He felt worried.
c) He felt angry.

13. What did Reza learn from his journey?
a) Farmers need hotels.
b) Guests like changes.
c) Chefs can help nature.

14. Why were the small steps important?
a) They changed daily work.
b) They saved many hours.
c) They made cooking easy.

15. What did Reza want to share with guests?
a) Local traditions.
b) New equipment.
c) Foreign recipes.

16. What is the main idea of the story?
a) Hotels need more chefs.
b) Small changes can help.
c) Cooking needs more time.

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Answers:

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

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Correct version:

1. Why did Reza want to change his kitchen? Reza wanted to change his kitchen because he wanted better choices for people and nature.
2. Why did Reza visit local farms? Reza visited local farms because he wanted to learn about his food.
3. What kind of food did Reza want to buy? Reza wanted to buy fresh and good-quality food.
4. What did organic farmers do differently? Organic farmers cared for the soil and plants in natural ways.
5. What change did Reza make with meat? Reza used less meat and created new dishes with vegetables, beans, rice, and herbs.
6. Why was change difficult for some workers? Change was difficult for some workers because they were used to the old way of cooking.
7. How did Reza help his team? Reza helped his team by explaining his ideas and showing why the changes were important.
8. How did the kitchen reduce waste? The kitchen reduced waste by using more parts of vegetables and throwing away less food.
9. How did many guests react to the new meals? Many guests enjoyed trying the healthy and traditional meals.
10. What did the kitchen save? The kitchen saved water and electricity.
11. What kind of kitchen did Reza want to create? Reza wanted to create a sustainable kitchen.
12. How did Reza feel when he looked back at his journey? Reza felt proud when he looked back at his journey.
13. What did Reza learn from his journey? Reza learned that a chef can do more than cook good food.
14. Why were the small steps important? The small steps were important because they made a difference.
15. What did Reza want to share with guests? Reza wanted to share local traditions with guests.
16. What is the main idea of the story? The main idea is that small changes can create positive results.

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Find one sentence from the text that answers each question.

1. How do we know Reza wanted better food?
   Answer: ________________
2. How do we know Reza wanted to help guests, farmers, and nature?
   Answer: ________________
3. How do we know Reza wanted to learn more about food?
   Answer: ________________
4. How do we know Reza visited local farms?
   Answer: ________________
5. How do we know Reza wanted to know where the ingredients came from?
   Answer: ________________
6. How do we know Reza wanted fresh and good-quality food?
   Answer: ________________
7. How do we know the organic farmers cared for the environment?
   Answer: ________________
8. How do we know Reza used more products from organic farms?
   Answer: ________________
9. How do we know Reza changed his cooking style?
   Answer: ________________
10. How do we know Reza started to use less meat?
    Answer: ________________
11. How do we know some guests enjoyed the new meals?
    Answer: ________________
12. How do we know the changes were difficult at the beginning?
    Answer: ________________
13. How do we know Reza worked with his team?
    Answer: ________________
14. How do we know the kitchen reduced food waste?
    Answer: ________________
15. How do we know Reza feels proud today?
    Answer: ________________
16. How do we know Reza believes chefs can make a difference?
    Answer: ________________

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Correct answers:

How do we know Reza wanted better food? – “I wanted to buy fresh and good-quality food.”

How do we know Reza wanted to help guests, farmers, and nature? – “I wanted to make better choices for our guests, our farmers, and nature.”

How do we know Reza wanted to learn more about food? – “My first idea was to learn more about our food.”

How do we know Reza visited local farms? – “I visited local farms and small producers.”

How do we know Reza wanted to know where the ingredients came from? – “I wanted to know where our vegetables, fruit, rice, herbs, meat, and fish came from.”

How do we know Reza wanted good-quality products? – “I wanted to buy fresh and good-quality food.”

How do we know the farmers cared for nature? – “They used natural ways to take care of the soil and plants.”

How do we know Reza liked the organic farmers’ work? – “I liked their work and decided to use more of their products in our kitchen.”

How do we know Reza changed his cooking style? – “Another change was that I started to use less meat.”

How do we know Reza created new dishes? – “I created new dishes with vegetables, beans, rice, and local herbs.”

How do we know guests enjoyed the new meals? – “Many guests enjoyed the new meals.”

How do we know the changes were difficult at first? – “In the beginning, it was not always easy.”

How do we know Reza worked with his team? – “Slowly, the whole team started to help.”

How do we know the kitchen reduced waste? – “We used more parts of the vegetables and saved water and electricity.”

How do we know Reza feels proud today? – “Today, when I look back, I feel proud.”

How do we know Reza believes chefs can make a difference? – “A chef can help farmers, protect nature, and share local traditions with guests.”

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Match each statement with the correct evidence from the text:

Statements

1. Reza wanted to improve the way the kitchen worked.
2. Reza wanted to understand his food better.
3. Reza wanted to buy high-quality ingredients.
4. Reza visited farms and met producers.
5. Reza changed his menu by using less meat.
6. Reza created meals with more plant-based ingredients.
7. The organic farmers used natural methods.
8. Reza decided to use more products from organic farms.
9. Some guests accepted the new style of food.
10. The kitchen team needed time to accept the changes.
11. Reza explained his ideas to the workers.
12. The kitchen tried to reduce waste.
13. The kitchen saved important resources.
14. Reza feels happy about his work today.
15. Reza believes chefs can support people and nature.
16. Reza believes small actions can create change.

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Evidence from the text

A. “Many guests enjoyed the new meals. They liked trying healthy and traditional food.”

B. “We used more parts of the vegetables and saved water and electricity.”

C. “Today, when I look back, I feel proud.”

D. “I visited local farms and small producers.”

E. “A chef can help farmers, protect nature, and share local traditions with guests.”

F. “My first idea was to learn more about our food.”

G. “I created new dishes with vegetables, beans, rice, and local herbs.”

H. “These small steps became a normal part of our daily work.”

I. “I wanted to buy fresh and good-quality food.”

J. “Some people in the kitchen were used to the old way of cooking.”

K. “I explained my ideas and showed them why these changes were important.”

L. “They used natural ways to take care of the soil and plants.”

M. “I decided to use more of their products in our kitchen.”

N. “Another change was that I started to use less meat.”

O. “I wanted to make better choices for our guests, our farmers, and nature.”

P. “These small steps became a normal part of our daily work.”

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

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Correct matches:

1. Reza wanted to improve the way the kitchen worked. – “I wanted to change the way we cooked in our kitchen.”
2. Reza wanted to understand his food better. – “My first idea was to learn more about our food.”
3. Reza wanted to buy high-quality ingredients. – “I wanted to buy fresh and good-quality food.”
4. Reza visited farms and met producers. – “I visited local farms and small producers.”
5. Reza changed his menu by using less meat. – “Another change was that I started to use less meat.”
6. Reza created meals with more plant-based ingredients. – “I created new dishes with vegetables, beans, rice, and local herbs.”
7. The organic farmers used natural methods. – “They used natural ways to take care of the soil and plants.”
8. Reza decided to use more products from organic farms. – “I decided to use more of their products in our kitchen.”
9. Some guests accepted the new style of food. – “Many guests enjoyed the new meals.”
10. The kitchen team needed time to accept the changes. – “Some people in the kitchen were used to the old way of cooking.”
11. Reza explained his ideas to the workers. – “I explained my ideas and showed them why these changes were important.”
12. The kitchen tried to reduce waste. – “We used more parts of the vegetables and saved water and electricity.”
13. The kitchen saved important resources. – “We used more parts of the vegetables and saved water and electricity.”
14. Reza feels happy about his work today. – “Today, when I look back, I feel proud.”
15. Reza believes chefs can support people and nature. – “A chef can help farmers, protect nature, and share local traditions with guests.”
16. Reza believes small actions can create change. – “These small steps became a normal part of our daily work.”

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Match the beginning of each sentence with the correct ending:

Sentence beginnings

1. Reza wanted to change
2. He visited local farms
3. Reza wanted to know
4. He wanted to buy
5. The organic farmers used
6. Reza decided to use more
7. He started to use
8. He created new dishes with
9. Many guests enjoyed
10. Some people in the kitchen were used to
11. Reza explained his ideas
12. The whole team slowly started to help
13. The kitchen reduced waste by
14. The team saved water
15. Reza feels proud
16. A chef can help farmers, protect nature, and

Sentence endings

A. the old way of cooking.
B. and small producers to learn about his food.
C. fresh and good-quality ingredients.
D. share local traditions with guests.
E. the healthy and traditional meals.
F. the way they cooked in the kitchen.
G. products from organic farms.
H. vegetables, beans, rice, and local herbs.
I. less meat in his cooking.
J. where his ingredients came from.
K. his ideas and showed why they were important.
L. after they understood the reasons for change.
M. using more parts of the vegetables.
N. natural ways to care for the soil and plants.
O. when he looks back at his journey.
P. make a difference through small steps.
Q. and electricity to use fewer resources.

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

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Correct sentences:

1. Reza wanted to change the way they cooked in the kitchen.
2. He visited local farms and small producers to learn about his food.
3. Reza wanted to know where his ingredients came from.
4. He wanted to buy fresh and good-quality ingredients.
5. The organic farmers used natural ways to care for the soil and plants.
6. Reza decided to use more products from organic farms.
7. He started to use less meat in his cooking.
8. He created new dishes with vegetables, beans, rice, and local herbs.
9. Many guests enjoyed the healthy and traditional meals.
10. Some people in the kitchen were used to the old way of cooking.
11. Reza explained his ideas and showed why they were important.
12. The whole team slowly started to help after they understood the reasons for change.
13. The kitchen reduced waste by using more parts of the vegetables.
14. The team saved water and electricity to use fewer resources.
15. Reza feels proud when he looks back at his journey.
16. A chef can help farmers, protect nature, and make a difference through small steps.

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Which sentence best describes the text?

a) A chef explains how to cook expensive meals in a luxury hotel.

b) A chef changes his kitchen by making better choices for food, people, and nature.

c) A chef leaves his hotel job to work on a farm.

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Why is b correct?
Reza changes the way he cooks. He buys food from local and organic farms, uses less meat, creates new dishes, reduces waste, and saves resources. His goal is to help people, farmers, and nature.

Why is a wrong?
a) A chef explains how to cook expensive meals in a luxury hotel.
This is wrong because the text is not about expensive meals. It is about better food choices and a sustainable kitchen.

Why is c wrong?
c) A chef leaves his hotel job to work on a farm.
This is wrong because Reza does not leave the hotel. He continues working as a chef and works with farmers to improve his kitchen.

Correct answer: b

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Fill in, words below:

came – found – feels – change – learned –
visited – created – explained –
make – reduced –
share

Reza is a chef who wanted to _______ the way his hotel kitchen worked.

He wanted to _______ better choices for guests, farmers, and nature.

He _______ local farms and producers to learn more about his ingredients.

He wanted to know where his food _________ from and buy fresh, good-quality products.

Reza started using more food from organic farms and _______ about natural farming methods.

He also used less meat and _________ new dishes with vegetables, beans, rice, and herbs.

At first, some kitchen workers________ the changes difficult because they knew the old way of cooking.

However, Reza _______ his ideas, and the team slowly started to help.

The kitchen also _______ food waste and saved water and electricity.

Today, Reza _______ proud because he learned that chefs can help farmers, protect nature, and _______ local traditions with guests.

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Full sentences:

Reza is a chef who wanted to change the way his hotel kitchen worked.

He wanted to make better choices for guests, farmers, and nature.

He visited local farms and producers to learn more about his ingredients.

He wanted to know where his food came from and buy fresh, good-quality products.

Reza started using more food from organic farms and learned about natural farming methods.

He also used less meat and created new dishes with vegetables, beans, rice, and herbs.

At first, some kitchen workers found the changes difficult because they knew the old way of cooking.

However, Reza explained his ideas, and the team slowly started to help.

The kitchen also reduced food waste and saved water and electricity.

Today, Reza feels proud because he learned that chefs can help farmers, protect nature, and share local traditions with guests.

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Match questions and answers:

Questions

1. Why did you decide to change your hotel kitchen?
2. Where did you travel to learn more about your food?
3. What information did you want about your ingredients?
4. What products did you choose from local farms?
5. How did the organic farmers protect their plants?
6. What steps did you take for healthier meals?
7. What was the reaction of guests to the new meals?
8. Why were some workers unsure about the changes at first?
9. How did you support your kitchen team?
10. What actions helped the kitchen become more sustainable?
11. What is your feeling when you look back today?
12. What role can chefs have in the future?

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Answers

a) I feel proud because my small steps made a difference.

b) They used natural ways to take care of the soil and plants.

c) I visited local farms and small producers to understand my ingredients better.

d) I bought fresh and good-quality food from farmers.

e) They can help farmers, protect nature, and share local traditions with guests.

f) I explained my ideas and showed why the changes were important.

g) Many people enjoyed them and liked trying healthy and traditional food.

h) I wanted to know where our vegetables, fruit, rice, herbs, meat, and fish came from.

i) I reduced meat and created new dishes with vegetables, beans, rice, and herbs.

j) They were used to the old way of cooking in the kitchen.

k) We threw away less food and saved water and electricity.

l) I wanted to make better choices for our guests, farmers, and nature.

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Answers:

1–l | 2–c | 3–h | 4–d | 5–b | 6–i |
7–g | 8–j | 9–f | 10–k | 11–a | 12–e

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Correct version:

1. Why did you decide to change your hotel kitchen?
   I wanted to make better choices for our guests, farmers, and nature.
2. Where did you travel to learn more about your food?
   I visited local farms and small producers to understand my ingredients better.
3. What information did you want about your ingredients?
   I wanted to know where our vegetables, fruit, rice, herbs, meat, and fish came from.
4. What products did you choose from local farms?
   I bought fresh and good-quality food from farmers.
5. How did the organic farmers protect their plants?
   They used natural ways to take care of the soil and vegetables.
6. What steps did you take for healthier meals?
   I reduced meat and created new dishes with vegetables, beans, rice, and herbs.
7. What was the reaction of guests to the new meals?
   Many people enjoyed them and liked trying healthy and traditional food.
8. Why were some workers unsure about the changes at first?
   They were used to the old way of cooking in the kitchen.
9. How did you support your kitchen team?
   I explained my ideas and showed why the changes were important.
10. What actions helped the kitchen become more sustainable?
    We threw away less food and saved water and electricity.
11. What is your feeling when you look back today?
    I feel proud because my small steps made a difference.
12. What role can chefs have in the future?
    They can help farmers, protect nature, and share local traditions with guests.

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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………………

IMPORTANT:
do ‚Moni’s dream“, part 1/2, first

If you are not too familiar with
past simple,
check out that exercise

Basics in past simple:

Personal Pronoun	Verb (Past)	Object
I	ate	apples
You	ate	apples
He	ate	apples
She	ate	apples
It	ate	apples
We	ate	apples
You (plural)	ate	apples
They	ate	apples
I	played	football
You	played	football
He	played	football
She	played	football
It	played	football
We	played	football
You (plural)	played	football
They	played	football

Personal Pronoun	Verb (Past Negative)	Object
I	did not eat	apples
You	did not eat	apples
He	did not eat	apples
She	did not eat	apples
It	did not eat	apples
We	did not eat	apples
You (plural)	did not eat	apples
They	did not eat	apples
I	did not play	football
You	did not play	football
He	did not play	football
She	did not play	football
It	did not play	football
We	did not play	football
You (plural)	did not play	football
They	did not play	football

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Forms of ‚to be‘

Personal Pronoun	Positive	Negative	Question
I	I was happy.	I was not happy.	Was I happy?
You (singular)	You were excited.	You were not excited.	Were you excited?
He	He was at home.	He was not at home.	Was he at home?
She	She was tired.	She was not tired.	Was she tired?
It	It was cold.	It was not cold.	Was it cold?
We	We were at the party.	We were not at the party.	Were we at the party?
You (plural)	You were friends.	You were not friends.	Were you friends?
They	They were in the garden.	They were not in the garden.	Were they in the garden?

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How to form the past simple

We use the past simple to talk about things that happened in the past. We often use words like yesterday, last week, last year, ago.

1. Regular verbs

For most verbs, we add -ed to the verb.

Verb + ed = past simple

Examples:

• walk → walked
  I walked to school yesterday.
• play → played
  She played football last Saturday.
• start → started
  I started my training last July.
• clean → cleaned
  He cleaned his room.

2. Verbs ending in -e

If a verb already ends in -e, we only add -d.

Examples:

• live → lived
  I lived in a small village.
• like → liked
  I liked the place.
• love → loved
  She loved the music.

3. Verbs ending in consonant + y

Change y to i and add -ed.

Examples:

• study → studied
  I studied English.
• try → tried
  I tried again.

4. Irregular verbs

Some verbs do not use -ed. Their past forms are different. You need to learn them.

5. Negative sentences

Use did not (didn’t) + verb.

The verb goes back to the present form.

Examples:

• I played football.
• I did not play football.
• She went home.
• She did not go home.

6. Questions

Use Did + person + verb?

Examples:

• Did you watch the film?
• Did she run yesterday?
• Did they visit the village?

Remember:

✅ Regular verbs → add -ed
✅ Irregular verbs → learn the special past form
✅ After did / didn’t → use the normal verb

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Infinitive	Past Simple	Past Participle	Definition
want	wanted	wanted	to wish for something
run	ran	run	to move fast on your feet
be	was / were	been	to exist; to happen
start	started	started	to begin something
prepare	prepared	prepared	to get ready for something
know	knew	known	to understand or have information
need	needed	needed	to have something necessary
make	made	made	to create or do something
become	became	become	to change and be something new
improve	improved	improved	to make something better
try	tried	tried	to make an effort
eat	ate	eaten	to put food in your mouth
drink	drank	drunk	to take liquid into your body
sleep	slept	slept	to rest with your eyes closed
train	trained	trained	to practise for a sport or skill
wait	waited	waited	to stay until something happens
stop	stopped	stopped	to finish; to not continue
feel	felt	felt	to have a feeling
give	gave	given	to hand something to someone
support	supported	supported	to help someone
encourage	encouraged	encouraged	to give someone confidence
arrive	arrived	arrived	to come to a place
manage	managed	managed	to succeed in doing something
complete	completed	completed	to finish something
plan	planned	planned	to decide what you will do
bring	brought	brought	to take something to a place

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Correct version:

My name is Moni. I am 28 years old, and I live in the countryside in Asia. My village is small and quiet. There are green rice fields, trees, small farms, and peaceful roads around my home. I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a great place for running. Running is my hobby, and it makes me happy.

Last July, I _____ (want) to run my first marathon. It _____ (be) a big dream for me, so I _____ (start) preparing early. I _____ (know) I _____ (need) many months of training, so I _____ (make) a simple plan. I _____ (run) three times a week to become stronger.

On Monday and Thursday, I _____ (run) for about 30 minutes. On Saturday, I _____ (run) for a longer time. I usually _____ (run) on the quiet roads near my village. Sometimes, I _____ (run) past rice fields, small farms, and rivers. I _____ (not run) fast because I _____ (want) to improve slowly. Every week, I _____ (try) to run a little farther.

I also _____ (eat) healthy food. I _____ (eat) rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken. I _____ (drink) a lot of water every day. I _____ (sleep) for about eight hours every night because my body _____ (need) rest after training.

Sometimes, training _____ (be) difficult. The weather _____ (be) very hot, or there _____ (be) heavy rain. On rainy days, I _____ (wait) until the rain _____ (stop), or I _____ (run) early in the morning when the air _____ (be) cooler. Some days, I _____ (feel) tired, but I _____ (not give) up. My family and friends _____ (support) me and _____ (encourage) me.

After many months of training, the big day _____ (arrive). I _____ (run) my first marathon and _____ (manage) to complete the race. I _____ (be) very tired, but I _____ (be) also very happy and proud. It _____ (be) a special experience for me. Now, I am planning to run another marathon in 2026 because I know that every small step can bring me closer to my dreams.

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Correct version

My name is Moni. I am 28 years old, and I live in the countryside in Asia. My village is small and quiet. There are green rice fields, trees, small farms, and peaceful roads around my home. I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a great place for running. Running is my hobby, and it makes me happy.

Last July, I wanted to run my first marathon. It was a big dream for me, so I started preparing early. I knew I needed many months of training, so I made a simple plan. I ran three times a week to become stronger.

On Monday and Thursday, I ran for about 30 minutes. On Saturday, I ran for a longer time. I usually ran on the quiet roads near my village. Sometimes, I ran past rice fields, small farms, and rivers. I did not run fast because I wanted to improve slowly. Every week, I tried to run a little farther.

I also ate healthy food. I ate rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken. I drank a lot of water every day. I slept for about eight hours every night because my body needed rest after training.

Sometimes, training was difficult. The weather was very hot, or there was heavy rain. On rainy days, I waited until the rain stopped, or I ran early in the morning when the air was cooler. Some days, I felt tired, but I did not give up. My family and friends supported me and encouraged me.

After many months of training, the big day arrived. I ran my first marathon and managed to complete the race. I was very tired, but I was also very happy and proud. It was a special experience for me. Now, I am planning to run another marathon in 2026 because I know that every small step can bring me closer to my dreams.

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Read the statements and fill in the correct word from the list below:

1. Something Moni wanted to achieve in the future. → __________
2. Food that is good for Moni’s body. → __________
3. A small place where Moni lived in the countryside. → __________
4. To get better at something. → __________
5. An activity Moni enjoyed in her free time. → __________
6. To finish a race successfully. → __________
7. Clean air that is good to breathe. → __________
8. A person who knows Moni well and helps her. → __________
9. The months Moni spent preparing for the marathon. → __________
10. A very long running race. → __________
11. Something Moni made before she started preparing. → __________
12. A feeling Moni had after finishing the race. → __________
13. Not quickly; step by step. → __________
14. Easy and not complicated. → __________
15. A physical activity that keeps the body strong. → __________

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Words

a) marathon
b) hobby
c) improve
d) simple
e) dream
f) training
g) exercise
h) village
i) fresh
j) plan
k) complete
l) healthy
m) slowly
n) happy
o) friend

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Answers:
1e 2l 3h 4c 5b 6k 7i 8o
9f 10a 11j 12n 13m 14d 15g
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Full version:

1. Something Moni wanted to achieve in the future. => dream
2. Food that is good for Moni’s body. => healthy
3. A small place where Moni lived in the countryside. => village
4. To get better at something. => improve
5. An activity Moni enjoyed in her free time. => hobby
6. To finish a race successfully. => complete
7. Clean air that is good to breathe. => fresh
8. A person who knows Moni well and helps her. => friend
9. The months Moni spent preparing for the marathon. => training
10. A very long running race. => marathon
11. Something Moni made before she started preparing. => plan
12. A feeling Moni had after finishing the race. => happy
13. Not quickly; step by step. => slowly
14. Easy and not complicated. => simple
15. A physical activity that keeps the body strong. => exercise

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True or false

1. Moni lives in a small and quiet village in Asia.
2. She started training only a few days before the marathon.
3. She likes running because it makes her happy.
4. She always ran on busy roads with many cars.
5. Moni is 28 years old.
6. She ran three times a week to become stronger.
7. She never drank water during her training.
8. On Saturday, she usually ran for a longer time.
9. She ate healthy food during her preparation.
10. She stopped training when the weather was bad.
11. There are rice fields and small farms near her home.
12. She wanted to improve slowly and safely.
13. She slept only three hours every night.
14. Heavy rain and hot weather sometimes made training difficult.
15. Her family and friends did not support her dream.
16. She completed her first marathon after many months of training.
17. She always ran very fast because she wanted to win.
18. She drank a lot of water every day.
19. She was unhappy after finishing the marathon.
20. She plans to run another marathon in 2026.

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True: 1,3,5,6,8,9,11,12,14,16,18,20
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Correct version:

1. Moni lives in a small and quiet village in Asia.
2. She started training only a few days before the marathon.
   True is: She started training many months before the marathon.
3. She likes running because it makes her happy.
4. She always ran on busy roads with many cars.
   True is: She usually ran on quiet roads near her village.
5. Moni is 28 years old.
6. She ran three times a week to become stronger.
7. She never drank water during her training.
   True is: She drank a lot of water every day during her training.
8. On Saturday, she usually ran for a longer time.
9. She ate healthy food during her preparation.
10. She stopped training when the weather was bad.
    True is: She continued training even when the weather was bad.
11. There are rice fields and small farms near her home.
12. She wanted to improve slowly and safely.
13. She slept only three hours every night.
    True is: She slept about eight hours every night.
14. Heavy rain and hot weather sometimes made training difficult.
15. Her family and friends did not support her dream.
    True is: Her family and friends supported her dream.
16. She completed her first marathon after many months of training.
17. She always ran very fast because she wanted to win.
    True is: She did not always run very fast because she wanted to improve slowly.
18. She drank a lot of water every day.
19. She was unhappy after finishing the marathon.
    True is: She was tired but happy and proud after finishing the marathon.
20. She plans to run another marathon in 2026.

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Choose the correct answer:

1. Moni lives…
A. in the countryside with rice fields and small farms.
B. in a big city with many people.
C. near the sea with many beaches.

2. Moni’s village is…
A. modern and busy.
B. small and quiet.
C. large and crowded.

3. Running is…
A. Moni’s job at a local sports centre.
B. Moni’s least favourite activity.
C. Moni’s hobby and something that makes her happy.

4. Moni trained…
A. once a month before the marathon.
B. three times a week before the marathon.
C. every day without any rest.

5. On Monday and Thursday, Moni ran…
A. for about 30 minutes.
B. for only five minutes.
C. for about three hours.

6. On Saturday, Moni usually…
A. stayed home and watched television.
B. visited friends in another village.
C. ran for a longer time.

7. Moni usually ran on…
A. large roads with many cars.
B. quiet roads near her village.
C. crowded streets in the city centre.

8. Moni wanted to…
A. improve slowly.
B. stop running after one month.
C. become famous around the world.

9. During training, Moni ate…
A. only bread and chocolate.
B. only sweets and fast food.
C. healthy food such as vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.

10. Moni drank…
A. only coffee before running.
B. only a little water during training.
C. a lot of water every day.

11. Moni slept…
A. about eight hours every night.
B. only three hours every night.
C. more than fifteen hours every night.

12. Training was sometimes difficult because of…
A. snow and ice every week.
B. hot weather and heavy rain.
C. strong storms every day.

13. On rainy days, Moni sometimes…
A. waited until the rain stopped.
B. moved to another country.
C. cancelled her dream completely.

14. Her family and friends…
A. told her to stop training.
B. supported and encouraged her.
C. ignored her marathon dream.

15. After finishing her first marathon, Moni was…
A. angry and disappointed.
B. bored and unhappy.
C. tired but happy and proud.

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

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Correct version:

1. Moni lives in the countryside with rice fields and small farms.
2. Moni’s village is small and quiet.
3. Running is Moni’s hobby and something that makes her happy.
4. Moni trained three times a week before the marathon.
5. On Monday and Thursday, Moni ran for about 30 minutes.
6. On Saturday, Moni usually ran for a longer time.
7. Moni usually ran on quiet roads near her village.
8. Moni wanted to improve slowly.
9. During training, Moni ate healthy food such as vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
10. Moni drank a lot of water every day.
11. Moni slept about eight hours every night.
12. Training was sometimes difficult because of hot weather and heavy rain.
13. On rainy days, Moni sometimes waited until the rain stopped.
14. Her family and friends supported and encouraged her.
15. After finishing her first marathon, Moni was tired but happy and proud.

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Find the evidence in the text

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1. Moni’s home is a peaceful place.
   Evidence: “My village is small and quiet. There are green rice fields, trees, small farms, and peaceful roads around my home.”
2. The area around her house is suitable for her hobby.
   Evidence: ___________
3. She started preparing well before the race.
   Evidence: ___________
4. She created a clear way to prepare for the marathon.
   Evidence: ___________
5. She was not interested in running very quickly.
   Evidence: ___________
6. Her goal was to increase her ability little by little.
   Evidence: ___________
7. Her meals helped her stay healthy during preparation.
   Evidence: ___________
8. She gave herself enough time to recover each night.
   Evidence: ___________
9. There were problems that made practice harder sometimes.
   Evidence: ___________
10. People close to her helped her continue.
    Evidence: ___________
11. She reached the end of her first long race.
    Evidence: ___________
12. The race gave her a very important memory.
    Evidence: ___________
13. She has another running goal for the future.
    Evidence: ___________
14. She thinks progress comes from small actions.
    Evidence: ___________

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Correct version:

1. Moni’s home is a peaceful place.

• “My village is small and quiet. There are green rice fields, trees, small farms, and peaceful roads around my home.”

2. The area around her house is suitable [right or good for something] for her hobby.

• “I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a great place for running.”

3. She started preparing well before the race.

• “Last July, I wanted to run my first marathon. It was a big dream for me, so I started preparing early.”

4. She created a clear way to prepare for the marathon.

• “I knew I needed many months of training, so I made a simple plan.”

5. She was not interested in running very quickly.

• “I did not run fast because I wanted to improve slowly.”

6. Her goal was to increase her ability [being able to do something] little by little.

• “Every week, I tried to run a little farther.”

7. Her meals helped her stay healthy during preparation.

• “I ate rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.”

8. She gave herself enough time to recover [to feel better after being tired or sick] each night.

• “I slept for about eight hours every night because my body needed rest after training.”

9. There were problems that made practice harder sometimes.

• “Sometimes, training was difficult. The weather was very hot, or there was heavy rain.”

10. People close to her helped her continue [to go on].

• “My family and friends supported me and encouraged me.”

11. She reached the end of her first long race.

• “I ran my first marathon and managed to complete the race.”

12. The race gave her a very important memory.

• “It was a special experience for me.”

13. She has another running goal [something you want to do or get] for the future.

• “Now, I am planning to run another marathon in 2026 because I know that every small step can bring me closer to my dreams.”

14. She thinks progress [getting better little by little] comes from small actions.

“Every small step can bring me closer to my dreams.”

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Match each question with the correct answer:

Questions

1. How old is Moni?
2. Where does Moni live?
3. Why does she like her village?
4. What is Moni’s hobby?
5. When did she want to run her first marathon?
6. How often did she train?
7. Where did she usually run?
8. Why did she not run fast?
9. What food did she eat during training?
10. How much did she sleep every night?
11. What made training difficult sometimes?
12. What did she do on rainy days?
13. Who supported Moni?
14. How did she feel after the marathon?
15. What does she plan to do in 2026?

Answers

A. She wants to run another marathon.
B. She ate rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
C. She lives in the countryside in Asia.
D. She was tired but happy and proud.
E. Her family and friends supported her.
F. She ran three times a week.
G. She wanted to improve slowly.
H. She is 28 years old.
I. She waited until the rain stopped or ran early in the morning.
J. She likes the fresh air and the good place for running.
K. She ran on quiet roads near her village.
L. Hot weather and heavy rain made training difficult.
M. Running is her hobby.
N. Last July.
O. She slept for about eight hours every night.

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

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Exercise: complete the sentences, match the halves:

Sentences

1. Moni is 28 years old and she lives…
2. Her village has rice fields, trees, small farms, and…
3. Running is Moni’s hobby because…
4. She wanted to run her first marathon because it was…
5. She trained three times a week to become…
6. On Monday and Thursday, she ran for about…
7. On Saturday, she usually ran…
8. Moni did not run fast because she wanted to…
9. Every week, she tried to run…
10. During her training, she ate rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs,…
11. She drank…
12. She slept for about eight hours because her body needed…
13. Training was sometimes difficult because the weather was very hot or there was…
14. Her family and friends…
15. After the marathon, Moni felt tired but also…
16. In 2026, she plans to…

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Sentence Endings

A. a lot of water every day.
B. another marathon in the future.
C. happy and proud after the race.
D. for a longer time on Saturdays.
E. supported her and encouraged her.
F. in a quiet village in the countryside.
G. heavy rain during some training days.
H. stronger for the marathon.
I. a big dream for her.
J. enough rest after training.
K. a little farther each week.
L. it makes her happy.
M. about 30 minutes each time.
N. fish, and chicken as healthy food.
O. improve slowly.
P. peaceful roads around her home.

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Answer Key:
1F 2P 3L 4I 5H 6M 7D 😯 9K
10N 11A 12J 13G 14E 15C 16B
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Correct version:

In 2026, she plans to run another marathon in the future.

Moni is 28 years old and she lives in a quiet village in the countryside.

Her village has rice fields, trees, small farms, and peaceful roads around her home.

Running is Moni’s hobby because it makes her happy.

She wanted to run her first marathon because it was a big dream for her.

She trained three times a week to become stronger for the marathon.

On Monday and Thursday, she ran for about 30 minutes each time.

On Saturday, she usually ran for a longer time on Saturdays.

Moni did not run fast because she wanted to improve slowly.

Every week, she tried to run a little farther each week.

During her training, she ate rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken as healthy food.

She drank a lot of water every day.

She slept for about eight hours because her body needed enough rest after training.

Training was sometimes difficult because the weather was very hot or there was heavy rain during some training days.

Her family and friends supported her and encouraged her.

After the marathon, Moni felt tired but also happy and proud after the race.

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Fill in, words below:

peaceful – closer – countryside – happy – encouraged –
preparing – waited – last – village – fresh –
vegetables, – tired –
become – wanted

Interviewer: Hello Moni. How old are you?
Moni: I am 28 years old.

Interviewer: Where do you live?
Moni: I live in the _____ in Asia. My village is small and quiet.

Interviewer: What is your village like?
Moni: There are green rice fields, trees, small farms, and _____ roads around my home.

Interviewer: Why do you like living there?
Moni: I like living there because the air is _____, and it is a great place for running.

Interviewer: What is your hobby?
Moni: My hobby is running. Running makes me _____.

Interviewer: When did you want to run your first marathon?
Moni: _____ July, I wanted to run my first marathon.

Interviewer: Why was the marathon important to you?
Moni: It was a big dream for me, so I started _____ early.

Interviewer: How often did you train?
Moni: I trained three times a week to _____ stronger.

Interviewer: Where did you usually run?
Moni: I usually ran on the quiet roads near my _____.

Interviewer: Why did you not run fast?
Moni: I did not run fast because I _____ to improve slowly.

Interviewer: What did you eat during your training?
Moni: I ate rice, _____ fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.

Interviewer: What did you do when the weather was difficult?
Moni: When there was heavy rain, I _____ until the rain stopped or ran early in the morning.

Interviewer: Who supported you during your training?
Moni: My family and friends supported me and _____ me.

Interviewer: How did you feel after finishing your first marathon?
Moni: I was very _____ but I was also very happy and proud.

Interviewer: Do you have another dream?
Moni: Yes, I am planning to run another marathon in 2026 because every small step can bring me _____ to my dreams.

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Full version:

Interviewer: Hello Moni. How old are you?
Moni: I am 28 years old.

Interviewer: Where do you live?
Moni: I live in the countryside in Asia. My village is small and quiet.

Interviewer: What is your village like?
Moni: There are green rice fields, trees, small farms, and peaceful roads around my home.

Interviewer: Why do you like living there?
Moni: I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a great place for running.

Interviewer: What is your hobby?
Moni: My hobby is running. Running makes me happy.

Interviewer: When did you want to run your first marathon?
Moni: Last July, I wanted to run my first marathon.

Interviewer: Why was the marathon important to you?
Moni: It was a big dream for me, so I started preparing early.

Interviewer: How often did you train?
Moni: I trained three times a week to become stronger.

Interviewer: Where did you usually run?
Moni: I usually ran on the quiet roads near my village.

Interviewer: Why did you not run fast?
Moni: I did not run fast because I wanted to improve slowly.

Interviewer: What did you eat during your training?
Moni: I ate rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.

Interviewer: What did you do when the weather was difficult?
Moni: When there was heavy rain, I waited until the rain stopped or ran early in the morning.

Interviewer: Who supported you during your training?
Moni: My family and friends supported me and encouraged me.

Interviewer: How did you feel after finishing your first marathon?
Moni: I was very tired, but I was also very happy and proud.

Interviewer: Do you have another dream?
Moni: Yes, I am planning to run another marathon in 2026 because every small step can bring me closer to my dreams.

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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………………

My name is Moni. I am 28 years old, and I live in the countryside in Asia. My village is small and quiet. There are rice fields, trees, and small roads. I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a good place to run.

Next July, I want to run my first marathon. It is a big dream for me, so I start preparing early. I know I need many months of training, so I run three times a week.

On Monday and Thursday, I run for about 30 minutes. On Saturday, I run for a longer time. I run on the quiet roads near my village. Sometimes I run past rice fields, small farms, and rivers. I do not run fast because I want to become stronger slowly. Every week, I run a little farther.

I also eat healthy food. I eat rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken. I drink a lot of water every day. I sleep for about eight hours every night because my body needs good rest after training.

Sometimes, training is not easy. The weather is very hot, or there is heavy rain. On these days, I wait until the rain stops, or I run early in the morning when the air is cool. Some days, I feel tired, but I never stop trying. My family and friends support me and tell me to continue.

I know a marathon is difficult. I need time, patience, and hard work. I do not want to be the fastest runner. I only want to cross the finish line with a smile. I believe that every small step brings me closer to my dream.

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Vocabulary:

Word / phrase	Simple english definition	Example sentence
countryside	land outside a city, with farms, fields, and nature	Moni lives in the countryside.
to be quiet	to have little noise	The village is quiet in the morning.
fresh air	clean air that feels good to breathe	I like the fresh air in the countryside.
to prepare	to get ready for something	Moni prepares for her marathon.
early	before the usual time	She gets up early to run.
need	to have something because it is important	Your body needs water.
months of training	many months of practice to become better	A marathon needs months of training.
sometimes	not always, but on some days	Sometimes it rains.
to run past something	to run and go by something	Moni runs past rice fields.
to run farther	to run a longer distance	Every week, she runs farther.
healthy food	food that is good for your body	Vegetables and fruit are healthy food.
vegetables	plants that we eat, like carrots or beans	She eats vegetables every day.
body needs some rest	your body must relax and stop working for some time	After running, the body needs some rest.
heavy rain	a lot of rain	Heavy rain can stop her training.
to feel tired	to have little energy and need rest	After a long run, she feels tired.
to support somebody	to help and encourage a person	Her family supports her.
to continue	to keep doing something	She continues her training.
patience	the ability to wait and not give up	Learning needs patience.
to cross the finish line	to reach the end of a race	Moni wants to cross the finish line.
to believe	to think something is true or possible	She believes in her dream.
a small step	a little action that helps you reach a goal	Every small step helps her improve.

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Match the words with the definitions:

Words

1. countryside
2. quiet
3. fresh air
4. prepare
5. early
6. need
7. months of training
8. sometimes
9. run past something
10. run farther
11. healthy food
12. vegetables
13. body needs some rest
14. heavy rain
15. feel tired
16. support somebody
17. continue
18. patience
19. cross the finish line
20. a small step

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Definitions

A. to keep doing something and not stop
B. food that is good for your body
C. to reach the end of a race
D. clean air that feels good to breathe
E. to help and encourage a person
F. land outside cities with farms and nature
G. to go by something while running
H. a little action that helps you reach a goal
I. not loud, with little noise
J. to get ready for something
K. a lot of practice over many months
L. your body must relax after work or exercise
M. to have something because it is important
N. not always, but on some days
O. before the usual time
P. to run a longer distance
Q. to have no energy and want to rest
R. plants that people eat, like carrots or beans
S. a lot of rain falling at one time
T. the ability to wait calmly and not give up

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

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Match the definitions with the words:

Definitions

1. Land outside cities, with fields, farms, and nature.
2. Having little noise; not loud.
3. Clean air that feels good to breathe.
4. To get ready for something.
5. Before the usual time.
6. To have something because it is important.
7. A long time of practice to become better.
8. Not always, but on some days.
9. To go by something while running.
10. To run a longer distance than before.
11. Food that is good for your body.
12. Plants that people eat, like carrots or beans.
13. Your body must relax after work or exercise.
14. A lot of rain falling at one time.
15. To have little energy and want to rest.
16. To help and encourage a person.
17. To keep doing something and not stop.
18. The ability to wait calmly and not give up.
19. To reach the end of a race.
20. A little action that helps you reach a goal.

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Words

A. patience
B. healthy food
C. countryside
D. continue
E. heavy rain
F. early
G. prepare
H. support somebody
I. vegetables
J. run farther
K. feel tired
L. a small step
M. fresh air
N. need
O. run past something
P. quiet
Q. months of training
R. cross the finish line
S. sometimes
T. body needs some rest

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

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True or false:

1. Moni lives in the countryside in Asia.
2. Moni wants to run her first marathon next July.
3. Moni runs only one time every month.
4. Moni runs three times a week to prepare for the marathon.
5. Moni always runs very fast because she wants to win.
6. Moni runs past rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
7. Moni eats healthy food such as vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
8. Moni drinks a lot of water every day.
9. Moni sleeps only five hours every night.
10. Moni trains inside a gym every day.
11. Moni never feels tired after running.
12. Her family and friends support her dream.
13. Moni wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
14. Moni thinks a marathon is easy and does not need hard work.
15. Moni wants to become the fastest runner in the race.
16. Moni stops training when the weather is bad.

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False: 3,5,9,10,11,14,15,16

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Correct version:

1. Moni lives in a small and quiet village in Asia.
2. Moni wants to run her first marathon next July.
3. Moni runs only one time every month.
   True is: Moni runs three times a week.
4. Moni runs three times a week to prepare for the marathon.
5. Moni runs very fast because she wants to win the race.
   True is: Moni does not run fast because she wants to become stronger slowly.
6. Moni runs past rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
7. Moni eats healthy food like vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
8. Moni drinks a lot of water every day.
9. Moni sleeps about five hours every night.
   True is: Moni sleeps about eight hours every night.
10. Moni trains for the marathon inside a gym.
    True is: Moni trains on quiet roads near her village.
11. Moni never feels tired during her training.
    True is: Sometimes Moni feels tired during her training.
12. Moni’s family and friends support her dream.
13. Moni wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
14. Moni thinks running a marathon is easy.
    True is: Moni knows a marathon is difficult and needs time, patience, and hard work.
15. Moni wants to become the fastest runner in the marathon.
    True is: Moni only wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
16. Moni stops training when the weather is bad.
    True is: Moni waits until the rain stops or runs early in the morning when the air is cool.

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Which is correct?

1. Does Moni live in a city or in the countryside?
2. Is Moni in Asia or in Europe?
3. Is Moni in her twenties or in her forties?
4. Does Moni want to run her first marathon in July or in December?
5. Does Moni train on Monday and Thursday or on weekends only?
6. Does Moni run on quiet roads near her village or in a busy city?
7. Is Moni in training for many months or only for a few days?
8. Does Moni eat rice, vegetables, and fruit in her daily meals or only on special days?
9. Does Moni sleep for about eight hours in the night or only for three hours?
10. Does Moni run in the early morning when it is cool or in the hottest part of the day?
11. Are Moni’s family and friends in her life to support her or to stop her dream?
12. Does Moni want to finish the marathon with a smile or give up before the finish line?

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Corrrect version:

1. Moni lives in the countryside in Asia.
2. Moni lives in Asia, not in Europe.
3. Moni is in her twenties because she is 28 years old.
4. Moni wants to run her first marathon in July next year.
5. Moni trains on Monday and Thursday, and she runs longer on Saturday.
6. Moni runs on quiet roads near her village.
7. Moni is in training for many months before the marathon.
8. Moni eats rice, vegetables, and fruit in her daily meals because she wants to stay healthy.
9. Moni sleeps for about eight hours every night because her body needs rest.
10. Moni runs in the early morning when the air is cool if the weather is very hot.
11. Moni’s family and friends are in her life to support her dream.
12. Moni wants to finish the marathon with a smile because she wants to achieve her dream.

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Choose the correct answer.

1. What is Moni’s dream?
   a) To become a teacher.
   b) To run her first marathon.
   c) To travel around Asia.
2. Where does Moni live?
   a) In a small village in the countryside.
   b) In a large city.
   c) In a hotel.
3. How many times does Moni run every week?
   a) Once a week.
   b) Every day.
   c) Three times a week.
4. Why does Moni sleep about eight hours every night?
   a) Because she wants to stop training.
   b) Because her body needs rest.
   c) Because she does not like mornings.
5. What does Moni run past during her training?
   a) Rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
   b) Big buildings and shopping centres.
   c) Airports and train stations.
6. When does Moni want to run her first marathon?
   a) Next January.
   b) Next July.
   c) Next December.
7. What food does Moni eat?
   a) Only rice.
   b) Only fruit.
   c) Vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
8. What does Moni do when the weather is bad?
   a) She waits until the rain stops or runs early in the morning.
   b) She gives up her dream.
   c) She never runs again.
9. Why does Moni run slowly?
   a) She does not like sports.
   b) She wants to become stronger slowly.
   c) She wants to finish training quickly.
10. Who supports Moni during her training?
    a) Her family and friends.
    b) Only her neighbours.
    c) Nobody.
11. How does Moni sometimes feel during training?
    a) Angry.
    b) Bored.
    c) Tired.
12. What does Moni want to do at the end of the marathon?
    a) Win every race.
    b) Run faster than everyone.
    c) Cross the finish line with a smile.

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Answers:
1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a, 6-b,
7-c, 8-a, 9-b, 10-a, 11-c, 12-c
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Correct answers:

1. What is Moni’s dream? → Her dream is to run her first marathon.
2. Where does Moni live? → Moni lives in a small village in the countryside.
3. How many times does Moni run every week? → Moni runs three times a week.
4. Why does Moni sleep about eight hours every night? → Because her body needs rest.
5. What does Moni run past during her training? → She runs past rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
6. When does Moni want to run her first marathon? → She wants to run her first marathon next July.
7. What food does Moni eat? → She eats vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
8. What does Moni do when the weather is bad? → She waits until the rain stops or runs early in the morning.
9. Why does Moni run slowly? → Because she wants to become stronger slowly.
10. Who supports Moni during her training? → Her family and friends support her.
11. How does Moni sometimes feel during training? → Sometimes she feels tired.
12. What does Moni want to do at the end of the marathon? → She wants to cross the finish line with a smile.

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Read the statements. Find the exact sentence from the story that gives the evidence.

Statements

1. Moni lives in a peaceful area surrounded by nature.
2. Moni begins her preparation long before the race.
3. Moni follows a regular running routine every week.
4. Moni wants to become stronger instead of running quickly.
5. Moni increases her running distance little by little.
6. Moni chooses meals that help her stay strong and healthy.
7. Moni gives her body enough time to recover after exercise.
8. Moni changes her running time because of difficult weather conditions.
9. Moni receives help and encouragement from people close to her.
10. Moni wants to complete the race happily instead of being the winner.

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Evidence from the story

A. “I do not run fast because I want to become stronger slowly.”

B. “My village is small and quiet. There are rice fields, trees, and small roads.”

C. “Every week, I run a little farther.”

D. “I eat rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.”

E. “I sleep for about eight hours every night because my body needs good rest after training.”

F. “On these days, I wait until the rain stops, or I run early in the morning when the air is cool.”

G. “My family and friends support me and tell me to continue.”

H. “Next July, I want to run my first marathon. It is a big dream for me, so I start preparing early.”

I. “I know I need many months of training, so I run three times a week.”

J. “I do not want to be the fastest runner. I only want to cross the finish line with a smile.”

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

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Put the sentences in the correct order

A. She sleeps about eight hours every night because her body needs good rest after training.

B. Moni lives in a small and quiet village in Asia.

C. Sometimes the weather is very hot or there is heavy rain, but she does not stop trying.

D. She runs three times a week on the roads near her village.

E. Moni wants to run her first marathon next July, so she starts preparing early.

F. She eats rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken to stay healthy.

G. Her family and friends support her and tell her to continue.

H. She does not want to be the fastest runner; she only wants to cross the finish line with a smile.

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Answer: B, E, D, F, A, C, G, H

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Correct version:

1. B – Moni’s village and background
2. E – Her dream and early preparation
3. D – Her weekly running plan
4. F – Her healthy food choices
5. A – Her need for rest
6. C – Problems with weather during training
7. G – Support from family and friends
8. H – Her final goal and attitude toward the marathon

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Match the questions and answers

Questions

1. Where does Moni live?
2. What is Moni’s dream?
3. How often does she run?
4. Where does she train?
5. What food does she eat?
6. Why does she sleep eight hours?
7. Who supports Moni?
8. What does she want after the marathon?

Answers

A. She wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
B. She lives in the countryside in Asia.
C. She eats rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
D. Her family and friends support her.
E. She runs three times a week.
F. She trains on quiet roads near her village.
G. Her body needs good rest after training.
H. She wants to run her first marathon.

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

Where does Moni live?
She lives in the countryside in Asia.

What is Moni’s dream?
She wants to run her first marathon next July.

How often does she run?
She runs three times a week.

Where does she train?
She runs on quiet roads near her village.

What food does she eat?
She eats rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.

Why does she sleep about eight hours every night?
Her body needs good rest after training.

Who supports Moni?
Her family and friends support her and tell her to continue.

What does she want after the marathon?
She wants to cross the finish line with a smile.

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Fill in, words below:

patience – vegetables – early – support – heavy rain – countryside – believes – continue – healthy food – farther – quiet –
months of training – cross the finish line –
fresh air – feel tired – needs – run past –
prepare – rest – small step

1. Moni lives in the __________ in Asia.
2. Her village is small and __________.
3. She likes living there because the __________ is fresh.
4. She starts to __________ for her first marathon.
5. She starts training __________ because she needs many months.
6. Moni __________ many months of training before the marathon.
7. A marathon needs time and __________.
8. __________, the weather is very hot or there is heavy rain.
9. During her runs, Moni can __________ rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
10. Every week, she runs a little __________.
11. Moni eats __________ to stay strong.
12. She eats rice and __________ every day.
13. After training, her body needs some __________.
14. Sometimes there is __________, so she waits until it stops.
15. Some days, Moni can __________, but she never stops trying.
16. Her family and friends __________ her and tell her to continue.
17. Moni wants to __________ with a smile.
18. She __________ that every __________ brings her closer to her dream.

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Correct version:

1. Moni lives in the countryside in Asia.
2. Her village is small and quiet.
3. She likes living there because the fresh air is fresh.
4. She starts to prepare for her first marathon.
5. She starts training early because she needs many months.
6. Moni needs many months of training before the marathon.
7. A marathon needs time and patience.
8. Sometimes, the weather is very hot or there is heavy rain.
9. During her runs, Moni can run past rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
10. Every week, she runs a little farther.
11. Moni eats healthy food to stay strong.
12. She eats rice and vegetables every day.
13. After training, her body needs some rest.
14. Sometimes there is heavy rain, so she waits until it stops.
15. Some days, Moni can feel tired, but she never stops trying.
16. Her family and friends support her and tell her to continue.
17. Moni wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
18. She believes that every small step brings her closer to her dream.

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Interview with Moni – just listen

1. Interviewer: Where do you live?
   Moni: I live in the countryside in Asia.
2. Interviewer: How old are you?
   Moni: I am 28 years old.
3. Interviewer: What do you want to do next July?
   Moni: I want to run my first marathon next July.
4. Interviewer: Why do you start preparing early?
   Moni: I start preparing early because I need many months of training.
5. Interviewer: How often do you run?
   Moni: I run three times a week.
6. Interviewer: Where do you run?
   Moni: I run on the quiet roads near my village.
7. Interviewer: When do you run for a longer time?
   Moni: I run for a longer time on Saturday.
8. Interviewer: What do you eat during your training?
   Moni: I eat rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
9. Interviewer: What do you drink every day?
   Moni: I drink a lot of water every day.
10. Interviewer: Why do you sleep about eight hours every night?
    Moni: I sleep about eight hours because my body needs good rest after training.
11. Interviewer: What happens when the weather is very hot or there is heavy rain?
    Moni: I wait until the rain stops, or I run early in the morning when the air is cool.
12. Interviewer: Who supports you during your training?
    Moni: My family and friends support me and tell me to continue.

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Rewrite story, make all changes necessary:

My name is Moni. I am 28 years old, and I live in the countryside in Asia. My village is small and quiet. There are rice fields, trees, and small roads. I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a good place to run.

Next July, I want to run my first marathon. It is a big dream for me, so I start preparing early. I know I need many months of training, so I run three times a week.

On Monday and Thursday, I run for about 30 minutes. On Saturday, I run for a longer time. I run on the quiet roads near my village. Sometimes I run past rice fields, small farms, and rivers. I do not run fast because I want to become stronger slowly. Every week, I run a little farther.

I also eat healthy food. I eat rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken. I drink a lot of water every day. I sleep for about eight hours every night because my body needs good rest after training.

Sometimes, training is not easy. The weather is very hot, or there is heavy rain. On these days, I wait until the rain stops, or I run early in the morning when the air is cool. Some days, I feel tired, but I never stop trying. My family and friends support me and tell me to continue.

I know a marathon is difficult. I need time, patience, and hard work. I do not want to be the fastest runner. I only want to cross the finish line with a smile. I believe that every small step brings me closer to my dream.

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Present simple – he, she, it

In the present simple, we usually add -s to the verb when we talk about:

• he
• she
• it

Examples:

I run. → She runs.
I live. → He lives.
I eat. → She eats.
I drink. → It drinks.

The verb changes only with he, she, and it.

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Present Simple – He, She, It (A1)

In the present simple, we usually add -s to the verb when we talk about:

• he
• she
• it

Examples:

I run. → She runs.
I live. → He lives.
I eat. → She eats.
I drink. → It drinks.

The verb changes only with he, she, and it.

Examples from Moni’s story:

I live in the countryside.
→ She lives in the countryside.

I run three times a week.
→ She runs three times a week.

I eat healthy food.
→ She eats healthy food.

I sleep eight hours.
→ She sleeps eight hours.

Remember:

I / You / We / They → verb without -s
He / She / It → verb + -s

I run.
You run.
They run.

He runs.
She runs.
It runs.

Possessive pronounsPossessive Adjectives – All Examples (A1)

Possessive adjectives show who something belongs to.

Subject	Possessive adjective	Example sentence
I	my	My name is Moni.
you (one person)	your	Your dream is important.
he	his	His body needs good rest after training.
she	her	Her village is small and quiet.
it	its	The dog eats its food.
we	our	Our dream is to finish the marathon.
you (many people)	your	Your village is beautiful.
they	their	Their family and friends support them.

Remember:
Possessive adjectives come before a noun.

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YOU WRITE – and then continue, making all changes necessary:

Her name is Moni. She is 28 years old………

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Correct version:

Her name is Moni. She is 28 years old, and she lives in the countryside in Asia. Her village is small and quiet. There are rice fields, trees, and small roads. She likes living there because the air is fresh, and it is a good place to run.

Next July, she wants to run her first marathon. It is a big dream for her, so she starts preparing early. She knows she needs many months of training, so she runs three times a week.

On Monday and Thursday, she runs for about 30 minutes. On Saturday, she runs for a longer time. She runs on the quiet roads near her village. Sometimes she runs past rice fields, small farms, and rivers. She does not run fast because she wants to become stronger slowly. Every week, she runs a little farther.

She also eats healthy food. She eats rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken. She drinks a lot of water every day. She sleeps for about eight hours every night because her body needs good rest after training.

Sometimes, training is not easy. The weather is very hot, or there is heavy rain. On these days, she waits until the rain stops, or she runs early in the morning when the air is cool. Some days, she feels tired, but she never stops trying. Her family and friends support her and tell her to continue.

She knows a marathon is difficult. She needs time, patience, and hard work. She does not want to be the fastest runner. She only wants to cross the finish line with a smile. She believes that every small step brings her closer to her dream.

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Babies learn a language by listening.
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Their brain remembers these sounds.
Babies connect sounds with people and things.
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Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
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