In the morning, at 6:30am, Oum wakes up when her alarm rings. She quickly gets ready and has breakfast with her family. Then, she goes to school, walking with her friends.
At school, Oum attends classes like Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History. During breaks, she chats with her friends and eats snacks.
After school, Oum may do activities like dancing or playing volleyball. When she gets home, she relaxes, does homework, and spends time with her family.
In the evening, they have dinner together and talk about their day. After finishing any remaining homework, Oum gets ready for bed.
She brushes her teeth, changes into pajamas, and goes to sleep, ready for another day at school tomorrow.
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Vocabulary:
to wake up → to stop sleeping
to get ready → to prepare (put on clothes, wash, etc.)
to attend classes → to go to lessons at school
a break → a short rest time
to chat → to talk in a friendly way
to eat snacks → to eat small food between meals
to do activities → to do things (like sports or games)
to relax → to rest and feel calm
to finish remaining homework → to complete the homework you still have
to get ready for bed → to prepare to sleep
to brush one’s teeth → to clean your teeth with a toothbrush
to change into pajamas → to put on sleep clothes
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Matching exercise:
Words
to wake up
to get ready
to attend classes
a break
to chat
to eat snacks
to do activities
to relax
to finish remaining homework
to get ready for bed
to brush one’s teeth
to change into pajamas
Definitions
A. to clean your teeth with a toothbrush B. to rest and feel calm C. to go to lessons at school D. to stop sleeping E. to prepare to sleep F. to eat small food between meals G. to talk in a friendly way H. to put on sleep clothes I. to prepare (put on clothes, wash, etc.) J. a short rest time K. to do things like sports or games L. to complete the homework you still have
to wake up – to stop sleeping to get ready – to prepare (put on clothes, wash, etc.) to attend classes – to go to lessons at school a break – a short rest time to chat – to talk in a friendly way to eat snacks – to eat small food between meals to do activities – to do things like sports or games to relax – to rest and feel calm to finish remaining homework – to complete the homework you still have to get ready for bed – to prepare to sleep to brush one’s teeth – to clean your teeth with a toothbrush to change into pajamas – to put on sleep clothes
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Which words are we looking for?
to prepare to sleep: _____________ to talk in a friendly way: _____________ to do things like sports or games: _____________ to stop sleeping: _____________ to clean your teeth with a toothbrush: _____________ to go to lessons at school: _____________ to rest and feel calm: _____________ to put on sleep clothes: _____________ to eat small food between meals: _____________ to prepare (put on clothes, wash, etc.): _____________ a short rest time: _____________ to complete the homework you still have: _____________
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Correct matches:
to prepare to sleep: to get ready for bed to talk in a friendly way: to chat to do things like sports or games: to do activities to stop sleeping: to wake up to clean your teeth with a toothbrush: to brush one’s teeth to go to lessons at school: to attend classes to rest and feel calm: to relax to put on sleep clothes: to change into pajamas to eat small food between meals: to eat snacks to prepare (put on clothes, wash, etc.): to get ready a short rest time: a break to complete the homework you still have: to finish remaining homework
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True or false:
Oum wakes up at 6:30am when her alarm rings.
Oum goes to school by bicycle.
At school, she attends classes like Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History.
Oum eats lunch at school with her family.
During breaks, she chats with friends and eats snacks.
After school, Oum always goes shopping with her friends.
Oum sometimes does dancing or plays volleyball after school.
When she gets home, she watches TV all evening.
In the evening, Oum has dinner with her family and they talk about their day.
Before bed, she brushes her teeth, she changes into pajamas, and goes to sleep.
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False: 2,4,6,8.
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Here are 10 multiple choice questions based on the text. Each has 4 answer options, and more than one may be correct.
1. What time does Oum wake up? A. 5:00am B. 6:30am C. 7:00am D. 6:00am
2. What does Oum do after waking up? A. She goes to school right away B. She eats breakfast C. She gets ready D. She goes back to sleep
3. How does Oum go to school? A. By bus B. By bicycle C. Walking with friends D. In a car
4. What subjects does Oum study? A. Science B. Khmer literature C. Math D. History
5. What does Oum do during breaks? A. Sleeps B. Eats snacks C. Plays video games D. Chats with friends
6. What activities might Oum do after school? A. Swimming B. Dancing C. Playing volleyball D. Cooking dinner
7. What does Oum do when she gets home? A. Does homework B. Watches movies all night C. Relaxes D. Goes to sleep right away
8. What does Oum do with her family in the evening? A. Has dinner B. Plays games C. Talks about their day D. Goes shopping
9. What does Oum do before bed? A. Brushes her teeth B. Does exercise C. Changes into pajamas D. Eats dinner
10. When does Oum sleep? A. In the morning B. After doing homework C. After dinner D. At school
Here are 10 question-style statements, what is correct?
Does she get up at 6:30 or 6:45? She gets _____________
Does she eat breakfast with her family or with her friends? She eats _____________
Does she walk to school or go by bicycle? She walks _____________
Does she study English or Chinese? She studies _____________
Does she chat with friends or study during breaks? She chats_____________
Does she eat snacks or full meals at school? She eats _____________
Does she go dancing or swimming after school? She goes_____________
Does she do homework or watch TV when she gets home? She does _____________
Does she have dinner alone or with her family? She has _____________
Does she brush her teeth before bed or in the morning only? She brushes_____________
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Correct version:
Does she get up at 6:30 or 6:45? She gets up at 6:30
Does she eat breakfast with her family or with her friends? She eats with her family
Does she walk to school or go by bicycle? She walks to school
Does she study English or Chinese? She studies English
Does she chat with friends or study during breaks? She chats with friends
Does she eat snacks or full meals at school? She eats snacks
Does she go dancing or swimming after school? She goes dancing
Does she do homework or watch TV when she gets home? She does homework
Does she have dinner alone or with her family? She has dinner with her family
Does she brush her teeth before bed or in the morning only? She brushes her teeth before bed
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Complete the interview with Oum:
Interviewer: Hello, Oum! Can I ask you some questions about your day? Oum: Yes, of course!
1. What time do you wake up in the morning? Oum:
2. What do you do after you wake up? Oum:
3. How do you go to school? Oum:
4. What subjects do you study at school? Oum:
5. What do you do during break time? Oum:
6. Do you do any activities after school? Oum:
7. What do you do when you get home? Oum:
8. What do you do in the evening? Oum:
9. Do you do homework at night too? Oum:
10. What do you do before going to bed? Oum:
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Answers:
Interviewer: Hello, Oum! Can I ask you some questions about your day? Oum: Yes, of course!
1. Oum: I wake up at 6:30 in the morning.
2. Oum: I get ready and eat breakfast with my family.
3. Oum: I walk to school with my friends.
4. Oum: I study Khmer literature, math, English, and history.
5. Oum: I chat with my friends and eat snacks.
6. Oum: Yes, sometimes I dance or play volleyball.
7. Oum: I relax, do my homework, and spend time with my family.
8. Oum: We eat dinner together and talk about our day.
9. Oum: Yes, I finish any homework I still have.
10. Oum: I brush my teeth, put on my pajamas, and go to sleep.
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Even in a good hotel, nothing escapes his eyes – a hair in the soup, every time – the nagging guest?
I arrived at the hotel in the afternoon. The building was big and beautiful. A staff member opened the door and smiled. I felt welcome. But my suitcase was heavy. No one helped me at first, and I thought, “Oh no, already a problem!”
At the reception, the receptionist was polite and kind. She checked my name and gave me my room key. This was good. But she did not explain all the hotel services. I felt a little confused. I thought, “Hmm, I will have to ask later.”
A staff member helped me with my luggage. He showed me my room. The room was clean and quiet. The bed was big and soft. I felt relaxed. But the air conditioning was too cold. I could not change it easily. “Why is it always too cold?” I thought.
During my stay, the staff was friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was very good. I also enjoyed the spa. But one time I waited a long time for my food. I thought, “A hair in the soup! Not perfect again.”
Every day, my room was cleaned. Everything was tidy and fresh. I felt comfortable. But one day they forgot new towels. I had to call the reception. “Really? Again a small mistake,” I thought.
On the last day, I went to check out. The receptionist was polite. The check-out was fast and simple. This was great. But there was a small mistake on my bill. I had to wait to fix it. I thought, “Even the last moment is not perfect!”
When I left, the staff said goodbye and wished me a nice day. I felt happy and satisfied. But no one asked me about my stay. “No one cares about my small complaints,” I thought.
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Vocabulary:
to smile – to make your mouth curve up because you are happy or friendly
a suitcase – a bag you use to carry your clothes when you travel
to be polite – to use good manners and speak in a kind way to others
to be kind – to help or care for other people
to check one’s name – to look at a list to see if your name is there
a room key – a small object you use to open your hotel room
to explain – to tell someone about something so they understand
to feel confused – to not understand something and feel unsure
a soft bed – a bed that is comfortable to lie on
to feel relaxed – to feel calm and happy, not worried
easily – without difficulty, in a simple way
to enjoy – to like something and feel happy when you do it
to be tidy – to be clean and organized, with everything in its place
to feel comfortable – to feel good and relaxed in a place or situation
a towel – a piece of cloth you use to dry your body or hands
to check out – to leave a hotel and pay for your stay
a mistake – something that is not correct or is done wrong
a bill – a paper with the money you must pay for something, like a hotel or food
to feel satisfied – to feel happy because something is good or complete
a complaint – when you tell someone that you are not happy with something
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Verbs in text, and their past simple, irregular ones in bold letters:
Infinitive
Past Tense
Definition
be
was / were
to exist; to be somewhere
arrive
arrived
to get to a place
open
opened
to make something not closed
smile
smiled
to show happiness with your mouth
feel
felt
to have a feeling
help
helped
to give support or assistance
think
thought
to have an idea in your mind
be able to
could, or, was/were able to
to have the ability to do something
check
checked
to look at something to be sure
give
gave
to give something to someone
explain
explained
to make something clear
ask
asked
to request information
show
showed
to let someone see something
relax
relaxed
to rest and be calm
change
changed
to make something different
wait
waited
to stay somewhere until something happens
enjoy
enjoyed
to feel happy about something
clean
cleaned
to make something tidy
forget
forgot
to not remember
call
called
to phone someone
go
went
to move from one place to another
leave
left
to go away from a place
wish
wished
to hope something good for someone
care
cared
to show that something is important
have
had
to own or hold something
do
did
to perform an action
say
said
to speak words
want
wanted
to desire something
stay
stayed
to remain in a place
be able
could not, or, was/were not able to
to not have the ability to do something
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Go through text again, listen again, what was a plus, what a minus? Keywords, fill in:
Plus
Minus
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 7
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Answers:
Plus
Minus
Paragraph 1
The building was big and beautiful; staff smiled; felt welcome.
Suitcase was heavy; no one helped at first.
Paragraph 2
Receptionist was polite and kind; check-in was fast.
Did not explain all hotel services; felt confused.
Paragraph 3
Room was clean and quiet; bed was big and soft; felt relaxed.
Air conditioning was too cold; could not change it easily.
Paragraph 4
Staff was friendly and helpful; food was very good; enjoyed the spa.
Waited a long time for food once.
Paragraph 5
Room was cleaned every day; tidy and fresh; felt comfortable.
One day forgot new towels; had to call reception.
Paragraph 6
Check-out was fast and simple; receptionist was polite.
Small mistake on bill; had to wait to fix it.
Paragraph 7
Staff said goodbye and wished me a nice day; felt happy and satisfied.
No one asked about my stay; thought they could improve.
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The much better version?
Paragraph
Hints to improve situation next time
Paragraph 1
The hotel provides a staff member at the entrance to help guests with heavy luggage. Staff always smiles and greets every guest. This makes the guest feel welcome immediately. The hotel can assign a bellboy or doorman for every check-in, especially in the afternoon when many guests arrive.
Paragraph 2
The receptionist explains all hotel services clearly at check-in. She gives a short introduction about the restaurant, spa, pool, and other facilities. She also provides a small map or leaflet with information. This helps guests understand everything quickly and feel comfortable.
Paragraph 3
The staff checks the room temperature before the guest arrives. They make sure the air conditioning or heating works well. They leave simple instructions for controlling it in the room. Guests can adjust it easily and feel comfortable.
Paragraph 4
The restaurant staff prepares food quickly and communicates with the kitchen to avoid long waiting times. If a guest waits, the staff offers small snacks or drinks. This keeps guests happy and shows good service.
Paragraph 5
Housekeeping staff follows a daily checklist. They check towels, toiletries, and other essentials every day. They replace everything that is missing. This makes sure the room is always tidy and guests have what they need.
Paragraph 6
The staff checks every bill before giving it to the guest. They correct mistakes immediately. If a problem appears, staff explains it politely and solves it fast. This makes check-out smooth and stress-free for the guest.
Paragraph 7
At check-out, staff asks the guest about their stay and listens to feedback. They write down comments to improve the service. This shows care and makes the guest feel valued.
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Picky-guest improvement plan for the hotel –fill in, words below:
Luggage Help The hotel provides a staff member at the entrance. Staff helps guests with heavy luggage. They smile and greet every guest. Guests feel __________ immediately.
Reception and Information The receptionist explains all hotel services at check-in. She talks about the restaurant, spa, pool, and other_________. She gives a small map or paper with information. Guests understand everything and feel comfortable.
Room Temperature Staff checks the room temperature before the guest arrives. They make sure the air conditioning and heating work well. They put simple __________ in the room. Guests can adjust it easily and feel comfortable.
Restaurant and Food The restaurant staff prepares food quickly. They talk with the kitchen to avoid long __________. If a guest waits, staff gives a small snack or drink. Guests feel happy and cared for.
Housekeeping Housekeeping staff uses a daily checklist. They check towels, __________, and other essentials every day. They replace anything that is missing. Guests have everything they need and rooms stay tidy.
Billing and Check-Out Staff checks every bill before giving it to the guest. They fix __________ immediately. Staff explains politely if there is a problem. Check-out is fast and easy.
Feedback At check-out, staff asks the guest about their stay. They listen carefully to comments. They write down ideas to __________ the service. Guests feel valued and happy.
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Full version:
Luggage Help The hotel provides a staff member at the entrance. Staff helps guests with heavy luggage. They smile and greet every guest. Guests feel welcome immediately.
Reception and Information The receptionist explains all hotel services at check-in. She talks about the restaurant, spa, pool, and other facilities. She gives a small map or paper with information. Guests understand everything and feel comfortable.
Room Temperature Staff checks the room temperature before the guest arrives. They make sure the air conditioning and heating work well. They put simple instructions in the room. Guests can adjust it easily and feel comfortable.
Restaurant and Food The restaurant staff prepares food quickly. They talk with the kitchen to avoid long waiting times. If a guest waits, staff gives a small snack or drink. Guests feel happy and cared for.
Housekeeping Housekeeping staff uses a daily checklist. They check towels, toiletries, and other essentials every day. They replace anything that is missing. Guests have everything they need and rooms stay tidy.
Billing and Check-Out Staff checks every bill before giving it to the guest. They fix mistakes immediately. Staff explains politely if there is a problem. Check-out is fast and easy.
Feedback At check-out, staff asks the guest about their stay. They listen carefully to comments. They write down ideas to improve the service. Guests feel valued and happy.
I arrived at the hotel in the afternoon. The building was big and beautiful. A staff member opened the door, smiled, and helped me with my heavy __________. I felt very welcome and relaxed.
At the reception, the receptionist was __________ and kind. She checked my name, gave me my room key, and explained all the hotel services. I felt comfortable and confident about everything in the hotel.
A staff member showed me my room and helped with my luggage. The room was clean and quiet. The bed was big and soft. The air conditioning worked perfectly, and I could change it easily. I felt very __________ and happy.
During my stay, the __________ was always friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was very good, and I enjoyed the spa and the pool. Every service was fast and pleasant, and I never had to wait long.
Every day, my room was cleaned. Everything was __________ and fresh. The towels and toiletries were always replaced. I felt comfortable and cared for every day.
On the last day, I went to __________. The receptionist was polite. The check-out was fast and simple, and my bill was correct. I felt satisfied and everything was smooth.
When I left, the staff said goodbye and wished me a nice day. I felt happy and appreciated. I enjoyed my __________ very much and wanted to come back again.
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Correct version:
I arrived at the hotel in the afternoon. The building was big and beautiful. A staff member opened the door, smiled, and helped me with my heavy suitcase. I felt very welcome and relaxed.
At the reception, the receptionist was polite and kind. She checked my name, gave me my room key, and explained all the hotel services. I felt comfortable and confident about everything in the hotel.
A staff member showed me my room and helped with my luggage. The room was clean and quiet. The bed was big and soft. The air conditioning worked perfectly, and I could change it easily. I felt very relaxed and happy.
During my stay, the staff was always friendly and helpful. The food in the restaurant was very good, and I enjoyed the spa and the pool. Every service was fast and pleasant, and I never had to wait long.
Every day, my room was cleaned. Everything was tidy and fresh. The towels and toiletries were always replaced. I felt comfortable and cared for every day.
On the last day, I went to check out. The receptionist was polite. The check-out was fast and simple, and my bill was correct. I felt satisfied and everything was smooth.
When I left, the staff said goodbye and wished me a nice day. I felt happy and appreciated. I enjoyed my stay very much and wanted to come back again.
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The guest arrived at the hotel in the morning.
The hotel building was big and beautiful.
A staff member helped the narrator with their suitcase.
The guest felt unwelcome upon arrival.
The receptionist was polite and kind.
The receptionist gave the narrator the room key.
The receptionist did not explain the hotel services.
The room was noisy and uncomfortable.
The bed in the room was big and soft.
The air conditioning did not work properly.
The staff was unfriendly during the stay.
The food in the hotel restaurant was very good.
The guest enjoyed the spa and the pool.
The hotel services were slow, and the narrator had to wait a long time.
The room was cleaned every day.
Towels and toiletries were replaced regularly.
The check-out process was complicated.
The bill at check-out was incorrect.
The staff said goodbye and wished the narrator a nice day.
The guest wanted to return to the hotel in the future.
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True: 2,3,5,6,9,12,13,15,16,19,20
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Correct version:
1. The guest arrived at the hotel in the morning. True is: The guest arrived at the hotel in the afternoon.
The hotel building was big and beautiful.
3. A staff member helped the guest with their suitcase.
The guest felt unwelcome upon arrival. True is: The guest felt very welcome and relaxed upon arrival.
5. The receptionist was polite and kind.
The receptionist gave the guest the room key.
7. The receptionist did not explain the hotel services. True is: The receptionist explained all the hotel services.
The room was noisy and uncomfortable. True is: The room was clean and quiet.
9. The bed in the room was big and soft.
The air conditioning did not work properly. True is: The air conditioning worked perfectly.
11. The staff was unfriendly during the stay. True is: The staff was always friendly and helpful during the stay.
The food in the hotel restaurant was very good.
13.The guest enjoyed the spa and the pool.
The hotel services were slow, and the guest had to wait a long time. True is: Every service was fast and pleasant, and the guest never had to wait long.
15. The room was cleaned every day.
Towels and toiletries were replaced regularly.
17. The check-out process was complicated. True is: The check-out was fast and simple.
The bill at check-out was incorrect. True is: The bill at check-out was correct.
19. The staff said goodbye and wished the guest a nice day.
The guest wanted to return to the hotel in the future.
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Now, that went wrong……….
I arrived at the hotel in the afternoon. The building was small and ugly. A staff member opened the door and looked unhappy. I felt unwelcome. My suitcase was light. No one helped me at first, and I thought, “Oh no, already a problem!”
At the reception, the receptionist was rude and unfriendly. She checked my name but did not give me my room key quickly. This was bad. She did not explain the hotel services at all. I felt confused. I thought, “Hmm, I will have to find out later.”
A staff member refused to help me with my luggage. He did not show me my room. The room was dirty and noisy. The bed was small and hard. I felt tense. The air conditioning was too hot. I could not change it easily. “Why is it always too hot?” I thought.
During my stay, the staff was unfriendly and unhelpful. The food in the restaurant was very bad. I did not enjoy the spa. One time I waited a long time for my food. I thought, “A hair in the soup! Everything is wrong again.”
Every day, my room was messy. Everything was untidy and old. I felt uncomfortable. One day they forgot to bring clean towels. I had to call the reception. “Really? Another small mistake,” I thought.
On the last day, I went to check out. The receptionist was rude. The check-out was slow and difficult. This was terrible. There was a small mistake on my bill. I had to wait to fix it. I thought, “Even the last moment is bad!”
When I left, the staff said nothing and left quickly. I felt unhappy and ignored. No one asked me about my stay. “No one cares about my small complaints,” I thought.
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Vocabulary:
to be ugly – to look very bad or unpleasant
to feel unwelcome – to feel that people do not want you there
to be rude – to behave in a bad or impolite way
to feel confused – to not understand what is happening
to refuse to help – to decide not to help someone
to feel tense – to feel worried or nervous
to enjoy – to feel happy or have fun with something
to be messy – to be dirty or in disorder
to be untidy – to be messy; things are not in order
to fix a problem – to solve a problem or make it better
to feel ignored – to feel that people do not pay attention to you
to care about something – to think something is important
a complaint – a statement about something that is wrong or bad
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Match questions and answers:
Questions:
When did you arrive at the hotel?
What did you think about the hotel building?
Who opened the door for you?
How did you feel at that moment?
Did you have any problem at the beginning?
What happened at the reception?
How was the receptionist?
Why were you a little confused?
Who helped you later?
What was your room like?
Was there anything not good in the room?
What did you do during your stay?
Were there any problems during your stay?
How was your check-out and departure?
Answers:
a. It had a clean and quiet space with a big, soft bed.
b. It was fast, but there was a mistake on the bill, and nobody asked about my stay.
c. The receptionist checked my name and gave me a key.
d. I felt very welcome and happy.
e. One staff member greeted me and smiled.
f. Yes, one time I waited long for food, and one day there were no new towels.
g. Another staff member carried my luggage and showed the room.
h. It looked big and beautiful.
i. She seemed polite and kind.
j. I ate in the restaurant and visited the spa.
k. Yes, my suitcase was very heavy and nobody helped me first.
l. I came in the afternoon.
m. She did not give information about all hotel services.
n. Yes, the air conditioning felt too cold and I could not change it easily.
Last year, I celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in Southeast Asia. We celebrated it on March 17. It was a new and fun experience for me.
St. Patrick’s Day came from Ireland. It was about Saint Patrick. He lived a long time ago. He helped people and taught them about religion. People liked him very much. After he died, people celebrated his life every year on March 17.
I was in Bangkok at that time. The weather was very hot, but the city was busy and exciting. Many people went outside in the evening. Some bars and restaurants played Irish music and had special drinks.
I went out with my friends. We wore green shirts and hats. We walked in the street and saw many happy people. There was a small parade. People danced and smiled. Some people took photos together.
We sat in a small restaurant and ate food. We listened to music and talked. I felt relaxed and happy. It was interesting to celebrate this Irish holiday far from Ireland.
That day was special. I learned new things and enjoyed time with my friends. It was a great memory for me.
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Exercise 1 Listen to the story, then find out if a statement is true or false:
St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17.
The author was in Bangkok during the holiday.
People wear green clothes on St. Patrick’s Day.
Saint Patrick taught people a long time ago.
The author ate food with friends.
Saint Patrick is a famous singer.
The holiday is only celebrated in Ireland.
People danced and smiled during the parade.
The author felt relaxed and happy that day.
Bars and restaurants played Irish music.
The author wore a red shirt.
People remembered Saint Patrick after he died.
The city was busy and exciting.
The author went swimming during the holiday.
Friends took photos together.
The holiday is about having fun and learning history.
The parade was very big and long.
The author learned new things and enjoyed time with friends.
Saint Patrick helped people and taught religion.
The author stayed home alone during the holiday.
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Exercise 2
a) or b)?
Was he in (a) Southeast Asia or (b) East Asia?
Did he celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on (a) March 17 or (b) March 1?
Did he go to (a) Dublin or (b) Bangkok?
Did he wear (a) red clothes or (b) green clothes?
Did he eat food with (a) alone or (b) friends?
Was the parade (a) very big or (b) small?
Did people (a) dance and smile or (b) sit quietly?
Did bars and restaurants play (a) Irish music or (b) Chinese music?
Did he (a) go swimming or (b) see the parade?
Was Saint Patrick a (a) singer or (b) religious teacher?
Did Saint Patrick teach people (a) a long time ago or (b) yesterday?
Is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated (a) only in Ireland or (b) in many countries?
Did he feel (a) relaxed and happy or (b) tired and sad?
Did he take photos with (a) friends or (b) strangers?
Did people remember Saint Patrick (a) after he died or (b) before he died?
Is St. Patrick’s Day about (a) fun and history or (b) only studying?
Was the city (a) busy and exciting or (b) quiet and boring?
Did he (a) learn new things and enjoy time with friends or (b) stay at home?
Did Saint Patrick (a) play games or (b) help people and teach religion?
Did he (a) stay home alone or (b) go out with friends?
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Exercise 3
multiple choice, one answer correct
Where did he celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? (a) Southeast Asia (b) East Asia (c) South America
What day is St. Patrick’s Day? (a) March 17 (b) March 1 (c) April 17
Which city did he visit? (a) Dublin (b) Bangkok (c) Hanoi
What color clothes did he wear? (a) Red (b) Blue (c) Green
Who did he eat with? (a) Alone (b) Friends (c) Family
How was the parade? (a) Very big (b) Long (c) Small
What did people do in the parade? (a) Dance and smile (b) Sit quietly (c) Stand in line
What music did bars and restaurants play? (a) Irish (b) Chinese (c) Thai
Did he go swimming or see the parade? (a) Go swimming (b) Take a nap (c) Watch the parade
Who was Saint Patrick? (a) Singer (b) Teacher (c) Dancer
When did Saint Patrick teach people? (a) A long time ago (b) Last week (c) Yesterday
Where is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated? (a) Only in Ireland (b) In many countries (c) Only in Asia
How did he feel that day? (a) Relaxed and happy (b) Angry and tired (c) Sad and worried
Who did he take photos with? (a) Friends (b) Strangers (c) Family
When did people remember Saint Patrick? (a) Before he died (b) During the parade (c) After he died
What is St. Patrick’s Day about? (a) Only studying (b) Work and homework (c) Fun and history
How was the city? (a) Quiet and boring (b) Dark and empty (c) Busy and exciting
What did he do with friends? (a) Stay at home (b) Go out and enjoy (c) Watch TV
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✅ Green = regular verbs 🟧 Orange = irregular verbs
Infinitive
Past Tense
A1 Definition (A1)
celebrate ✅
celebrated ✅
to do something happy for a special day
be 🟧
was / were 🟧
to exist or to have a state
come 🟧
came 🟧
to go to a place
live ✅
lived ✅
to have life in a place or be alive
help ✅
helped ✅
to do something good for someone
teach 🟧
taught 🟧
to help someone learn something
like ✅
liked ✅
to feel happy or enjoy something
die ✅
died ✅
to stop living
remember ✅
remembered ✅
to keep something in your mind
go 🟧
went 🟧
to move to a place
play ✅
played ✅
to do a game or music
have 🟧
had 🟧
to own or eat something
wear 🟧
wore 🟧
to put clothes on your body
walk ✅
walked ✅
to move with your feet
see 🟧
saw 🟧
to look at something
smile ✅
smiled ✅
to make a happy face
dance ✅
danced ✅
to move your body with music
take 🟧
took 🟧
to get something or a photo
sit 🟧
sat 🟧
to be on a chair or place
eat 🟧
ate 🟧
to put food in your mouth
listen ✅
listened ✅
to hear something carefully
talk ✅
talked ✅
to speak
feel 🟧
felt 🟧
to have a feeling
learn ✅
learned ✅
to get knowledge or information
enjoy ✅
enjoyed ✅
to be happy with something
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Vocabulary:
to celebrate – to do something happy for a special day
a fun experience – something you do that is happy and nice
a long time ago – many years before now
to teach – to help someone learn something
to be busy – to do many things, not free
to be exciting – to make you feel happy and interested
to wear a shirt – to put a shirt on your body
to take photos – to make pictures with a camera or phone
to feel relaxed – to feel calm and not worried
from Ireland – something or someone comes from the country Ireland
to enjoy time with friends – to have happy moments with friends
memory – something you remember from the past
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Answers
Exercise 1
False: 2,6,7,11,14,17,20
St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17.
The author was in Dublin during the holiday. True is: The author was in Bangkok during the holiday.
People wear green clothes on St. Patrick’s Day.
Saint Patrick taught people a long time ago.
The author ate food with friends.
Saint Patrick is a famous singer. True is: Saint Patrick was a religious teacher, not a famous singer.
The holiday is only celebrated in Ireland. True is: The holiday is celebrated in many countries, not only in Ireland.
People danced and smiled during the parade.
The author felt relaxed and happy that day.
Bars and restaurants played Irish music.
The author wore a red shirt. True is: The author wore green clothes, not a red shirt.
People remembered Saint Patrick after he died.
The city was busy and exciting.
The author went swimming during the holiday. True is: The author went out with friends and saw a parade, not swimming.
Friends took photos together.
The holiday is about having fun and learning history.
The parade was very big and long. True is: The parade was small, not very big and long.
The author learned new things and enjoyed time with friends.
Saint Patrick helped people and taught religion.
The author stayed home alone during the holiday. True is: The author went out with friends, not stayed home alone.
My name is Kunthea. I am a young woman from Cambodia. I work in a big hotel. I am a waitress. I like my job, but some days are very busy.
My work starts at 7 a.m. I put on my uniform and go to the restaurant. I clean the tables and put plates and glasses on them. Everything must look nice for the guests.
Many guests come for breakfast. They say “Good morning” and “Thank you.” I bring coffee and food. Sometimes many guests need help. I must work fast.
Sometimes guests are unhappy. I say “Sorry” and try to help. In the afternoon it is quiet. I clean and talk with my friends. At the end of the day, I am tired but happy.
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Vocabulary:
young – not old; a small age
a waitress – a woman who gives food and drinks in a restaurant
a waiter – a man who gives food and drinks in a restaurant
to be busy – to have a lot of work or things to do
to start at 7 – to begin work or an activity at 7 o’clock
to put on a uniform – to wear special clothes for work
to clean a table – to make the table free from dirt or food
to put glasses on a table – to put cups for drinks on the table
to look nice – to be clean and good to see
to work fast – to do work quickly
unhappy – not happy; feeling sad or angry
to try to help – to do your best to make someone better or comfortable
to be quiet – to make no noise; to be calm
to be tired – to feel weak or need rest
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Match the word with the correct definition:
Words:
young
a waitress
a waiter
to be busy
to start at 7
to put on a uniform
to clean a table
to put glasses on a table
to look nice
to work fast
unhappy
to try to help
to be quiet
to be tired
Definitions (shuffled): A. to do work quickly B. not happy; feeling sad or angry C. to put cups for drinks on the table D. to begin work or an activity at 7 o’clock E. a woman who gives food and drinks in a restaurant F. not old; a small age G. to make no noise; to be calm H. a man who gives food and drinks in a restaurant I. to wear special clothes for work J. to feel weak or need rest K. to have a lot of work or things to do L. to do your best to make someone better or comfortable M. to be clean and good to see N. to make the table free from dirt or food
A waitress is a woman who gives food and drinks in a restaurant. (T)
To be busy means to have a lot of work or things to do. (T)
To put on a uniform means to wear pajamas at work. (F) True is: To put on a uniform means to wear special clothes for work.
Unhappy means feeling very happy and excited. (F) True is: Unhappy means not happy; feeling sad or angry.
To clean a table means to make the table free from dirt or food. (T)
To work fast means to do work slowly. (F) True is: To work fast means to do work quickly.
Young means not old; a small age. (T)
To start at 7 means to begin work or an activity at 7 o’clock. (T)
To be tired means to feel weak or need rest. (T)
To look nice means to be dirty and messy. (F) True is: To look nice means to be clean and good to see.
A waiter is a man who gives food and drinks in a restaurant. (T)
To try to help means to do your best to make someone better or comfortable. (T)
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True or false:
Kunthea is a young woman from Cambodia.
She works as a chef in a hotel.
Her work day starts at 7 a.m.
She puts on pajamas before going to work.
She cleans the tables and puts plates and glasses on them.
Many guests come in the evening for breakfast.
Some guests are very friendly and say “Good morning.”
She walks a little when the restaurant is busy.
Sometimes guests are unhappy with the food or service.
She ignores guests when they are unhappy.
In the afternoon, the restaurant is quiet.
At the end of the day, she feels proud and happy.
She does not talk with her colleagues at work.
She never carries plates or drinks to the tables.
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False: 2,4,6,8,10,13,14
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Correct answers:
Kunthea is a young woman from Cambodia. (T)
She works as a chef in a hotel. (F) True is: She works as a waitress in a hotel.
Her work day starts at 7 a.m. (T)
She puts on pajamas before going to work. (F) True is: She puts on her uniform before going to work.
She cleans the tables and puts plates and glasses on them. (T)
Many guests come in the evening for breakfast. (F) True is: Many guests come in the morning for breakfast.
Some guests are very friendly and say “Good morning.” (T)
She walks a little when the restaurant is busy. (F) True is: She walks a lot when the restaurant is busy.
Sometimes guests are unhappy with the food or service. (T)
She ignores guests when they are unhappy. (F) True is: She listens and tries to help guests when they are unhappy.
In the afternoon, the restaurant is quiet. (T)
At the end of the day, she feels proud and happy. (T)
She does not talk with her colleagues at work. (F) True is: She talks with her colleagues in the afternoon.
She never carries plates or drinks to the tables. (F) True is: She carries plates and drinks to the tables.
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Answer in a complete sentence:
Is her name Sochea or Kunthea?
YOU WRITE: Her name is Kunthea.
Does she work in a small hotel or a big hotel?
Is she a waitress or a chef?
Does her work start at 7 a.m. or 9 a.m.?
Does she put on a uniform or pajamas?
Does she clean the tables or the floors first?
Does she put glasses and plates on the tables or on the floor?
Do guests come in the morning or in the afternoon for breakfast?
Do some guests say “Good morning” or “Good night”?
Does she walk a little or a lot when the restaurant is busy?
Does she ignore unhappy guests or try to help them?
Is the restaurant quiet in the afternoon or in the morning?
Does she talk with her colleagues or sit alone?
At the end of the day, does she feel tired but happy or bored?
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Correct answers:
Is her name Sochea or Kunthea? Her name is Kunthea.
Does she work in a small hotel or a big hotel? She works in a big hotel.
Is she a waitress or a chef? She is a waitress.
Does her work start at 7 a.m. or 9 a.m.? Her work starts at 7 a.m.
Does she put on a uniform or pajamas? She puts on a uniform.
Does she clean the tables or the floors first? She cleans the tables first.
Does she put glasses and plates on the tables or on the floor? She puts glasses and plates on the tables.
Do guests come in the morning or in the afternoon for breakfast? Guests come in the morning for breakfast.
Do some guests say “Good morning” or “Good night”? Some guests say “Good morning.”
Does she walk a little or a lot when the restaurant is busy? She walks a lot when the restaurant is busy.
Does she ignore unhappy guests or try to help them? She tries to help unhappy guests.
Is the restaurant quiet in the afternoon or in the morning? The restaurant is quiet in the afternoon.
Does she talk with her colleagues or sit alone? She talks with her colleagues.
At the end of the day, does she feel tired but happy or bored? At the end of the day, she feels tired but happy.
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Fill in, use proper form of verb:
Kunthea __________ (be) a young woman from Cambodia.
She __________ (work) as a waitress in a big hotel.
Her work day __________ (start) at 7 a.m.
She __________ (put) on a uniform before going to the restaurant.
She __________ (clean) the tables and puts plates and glasses on them.
Many guests__________ (come) in the morning for breakfast.
Some guests __________ (be) very friendly and say “Good morning.”
She __________ (carry) plates and drinks to the tables when it is busy.
Sometimes guests __________ (be) unhappy with the food or service.
She __________ (talk) with her colleagues in the afternoon.
At the end of the day, she __________ (feel) tired but proud and happy.
She never __________ (help) guests when they have problems.
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Correct version:
Kunthea is a young woman from Cambodia.
She works as a waitress in a big hotel.
Her work day starts at 7 a.m.
She puts on a uniform before going to the restaurant.
She cleans the tables and puts plates and glasses on them.
Many guests come in the morning for breakfast.
Some guests are very friendly and say “Good morning.”
She carries plates and drinks to the tables when it is busy.
Sometimes guests are unhappy with the food or service.
She talks with her colleagues in the afternoon.
At the end of the day, she feels tired but proud and happy.
She never helps guests when they have problems.
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Basics of present simple:
Personal Pronoun
am / is / are
I
am
8 years old
You
are
8 years old
He
is
8 years old
She
is
8 years old
It
is
8 years old
We
are
8 years old
You (plural)
are
8 years old
They
are
8 years old
Personal Pronoun
am not / is not / are not
I
am not
8 years old
You
are not
8 years old
He
is not
8 years old
She
is not
8 years old
It
is not
8 years old
We
are not
8 years old
You (plural)
are not
8 years old
They
are not
8 years old
Question:
Question Word
Personal Pronoun
Am
I
8 years old?
Are
you
8 years old?
Is
he
8 years old?
Is
she
8 years old?
Is
it
8 years old?
Are
we
8 years old?
Are
you (plural)
8 years old?
Are
they
8 years old?
Statement:
Personal Pronoun
Verb
I
like
ice cream
You
like
ice cream
He
likes
ice cream
She
likes
ice cream
It
likes
ice cream
We
like
ice cream
You (plural)
like
ice cream
They
like
ice cream
Negation:
Personal Pronoun
Verb (negative)
I
do not like
ice cream
You
do not like
ice cream
He
does not like
ice cream
She
does not like
ice cream
It
does not like
ice cream
We
do not like
ice cream
You (plural)
do not like
ice cream
They
do not like
ice cream
Question:
Do / Does
Personal Pronoun
Verb
Sugar?
Do
I
like
sugar?
Do
you
like
sugar?
Does
he
like
sugar?
Does
she
like
sugar?
Does
it
like
sugar?
Do
we
like
sugar?
Do
you (plural)
like
sugar?
Do
they
like
sugar?
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Form a) negation b) question c) negative question as shown in sentence 1:
She talks with colleagues in the afternoon.
a) She doesn’t talk with colleagues in the afternoon. b) Does she talk with colleagues in the afternoon? c) Doesn’t she talk with colleagues in the afternoon?
She wears a uniform.
Some guests are unhappy.
Kunthea is from Cambodia.
Guests come in the morning for breakfast.
She carries plates and drinks.
She feels tired but happy at the end of the day.
Some guests say “Good morning.”
Her work starts at 7 a.m.
She cleans the tables.
She is a waitress in a big hotel.
She helps guests when they have problems.
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Correct version:
She talks with colleagues in the afternoon. a) She doesn’t talk with colleagues in the afternoon. b) Does she talk with colleagues in the afternoon? c) Doesn’t she talk with colleagues in the afternoon?
She wears a uniform. a) She doesn’t wear a uniform. b) Does she wear a uniform? c) Doesn’t she wear a uniform?
Some guests are unhappy. a) Some guests are not unhappy. b) Are some guests unhappy? c) Aren’t some guests unhappy?
Kunthea is from Cambodia. a) Kunthea is not from Cambodia. b) Is Kunthea from Cambodia? c) Isn’t Kunthea from Cambodia?
Guests come in the morning for breakfast. a) Guests do not come in the morning for breakfast. b) Do guests come in the morning for breakfast? c) Don’t guests come in the morning for breakfast?
She carries plates and drinks. a) She doesn’t carry plates and drinks. b) Does she carry plates and drinks? c) Doesn’t she carry plates and drinks?
She feels tired but happy at the end of the day. a) She doesn’t feel tired but happy at the end of the day. b) Does she feel tired but happy at the end of the day? c) Doesn’t she feel tired but happy at the end of the day?
Some guests say “Good morning.” a) Some guests don’t say “Good morning.” b) Do some guests say “Good morning”? c) Don’t some guests say “Good morning”?
Her work starts at 7 a.m. a) Her work does not start at 7 a.m. b) Does her work start at 7 a.m.? c) Doesn’t her work start at 7 a.m.?
She cleans the tables. a) She doesn’t clean the tables. b) Does she clean the tables? c) Doesn’t she clean the tables?
She is a waitress in a big hotel. a) She is not a waitress in a big hotel. b) Is she a waitress in a big hotel? c) Isn’t she a waitress in a big hotel?
She helps guests when they have problems. a) She doesn’t help guests when they have problems. b) Does she help guests when they have problems? c) Doesn’t she help guests when they have problems?
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Short answers, basics:
Example Sentence
Yes
No
I learn the alphabet.
Yes, I do.
No, I don’t.
You read signs.
Yes, you do.
No, you don’t.
He practices speaking.
Yes, he does.
No, he doesn’t.
She watches cartoons.
Yes, she does.
No, she doesn’t.
It helps us learn English.
Yes, it does.
No, it doesn’t.
We use apps like Duolingo.
Yes, we do.
No, we don’t.
You read labels.
Yes, you do.
No, you don’t.
They make mistakes sometimes.
Yes, they do.
No, they don’t.
Question
Yes
No
Do I learn the alphabet?
Yes, I do.
No, I don’t.
Do you read signs?
Yes, you do.
No, you don’t.
Does he practice speaking?
Yes, he does.
No, he doesn’t.
Does she watch cartoons?
Yes, she does.
No, she doesn’t.
Does it help us learn English?
Yes, it does.
No, it doesn’t.
Do we use apps like Duolingo?
Yes, we do.
No, we don’t.
Do you read labels?
Yes, you do.
No, you don’t.
Do they make mistakes sometimes?
Yes, they do.
No, they don’t.
Question
Yes
No
Am I big?
Yes, I am.
No, I am not.
Are you big?
Yes, you are.
No, you aren’t.
Is he big?
Yes, he is.
No, he isn’t.
Is she big?
Yes, she is.
No, she isn’t.
Is it big?
Yes, it is.
No, it isn’t.
Are we big?
Yes, we are.
No, we aren’t.
Are you big?
Yes, you are.
No, you aren’t.
Are they big?
Yes, they are.
No, they aren’t.
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Give short answers:
She puts plates and glasses on the tables.
YOU WRITE: Yes, she does.
Guests eat dinner in the restaurant.
Kunthea is from Cambodia.
She wears pajamas to work.
She talks with her colleagues in the afternoon.
She carries coffee and food to the guests.
Guests come in the evening for breakfast.
She is a waitress.
She cleans the tables.
She goes to the supermarket for work.
Guests come in the afternoon for breakfast.
She carries plates and drinks to the tables.
Her work starts at 7 a.m.
Some guests say “Good morning.”
She is a chef in a hotel.
Guests drink coffee in the morning.
She puts plates and glasses on the floor.
She puts on a uniform.
Guests say “Thank you.”
Some guests are unhappy with the food.
_________________________
Correct version:
She puts plates and glasses on the tables. – Yes, she does.
Guests eat dinner in the restaurant. – No, they don’t.
Kunthea is from Cambodia. – Yes, she is.
She wears pajamas to work. – No, she doesn’t.
She talks with her colleagues in the afternoon. – Yes, she does.
She carries coffee and food to the guests. – Yes, she does.
Guests come in the evening for breakfast. – No, they don’t.
She is a waitress. – Yes, she is.
She cleans the tables. – Yes, she does.
She goes to the supermarket for work. – No, she doesn’t.
Guests come in the afternoon for breakfast. – No, they don’t.
She carries plates and drinks to the tables. – Yes, she does.
Her work starts at 7 a.m. – Yes, it does.
Some guests say “Good morning.” – Yes, they do.
She is a chef in a hotel. – No, she isn’t.
Guests drink coffee in the morning. – No, they don’t.
She puts plates and glasses on the floor. – No, she doesn’t.
She puts on a uniform. – Yes, she does.
Guests say “Thank you.” – Yes, they do.
Some guests are unhappy with the food. – No, they aren’t.
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Rewrite as shown in 1.:
Do guests eat dinner in the restaurant?
YOU WRITE: No, they don’t. They eat breakfast in the restaurant.
Does she wear pajamas to work?
Does she work in a small restaurant?
Does she go to the supermarket for work?
Do guests come in the evening for breakfast?
Do guests come in the afternoon for breakfast?
Is she a chef in a hotel?
Does she put plates and glasses on the floor?
Are some guests always unhappy?
Does she carry food only in the morning?
________________________
Correct version:
Do guests eat dinner in the restaurant? – No, they don’t. They eat breakfast in the restaurant.
Does she wear pajamas to work? – No, she doesn’t. She wears a uniform.
Does she work in a small restaurant? – No, she doesn’t. She works in a big hotel.
Does she go to the supermarket for work? – No, she doesn’t. She goes to the restaurant.
Do guests come in the evening for breakfast? – No, they don’t. They come in the morning.
Do guests come in the afternoon for breakfast? – No, they don’t. They come in the morning.
Is she a chef in a hotel? – No, she isn’t. She is a waitress.
Does she put plates and glasses on the floor? – No, she doesn’t. She puts them on the tables.
Are some guests always unhappy? – No, they aren’t. Sometimes a guest is unhappy.
Does she carry food only in the morning? – No, she doesn’t. She carries food all day when the restaurant is busy.
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Interview with Kunthea
1. Q: Who are you? A: I am Kunthea.
2. Q: Where do you come from? A: I come from Cambodia.
3. Q: What job do you do? A: I am a waitress.
4. Q: Where do you work? A: I work in a big hotel.
5. Q: When does your work start? A: My work starts at 7 a.m.
6. Q: Why do you like your job? A: I like my job because I meet friendly guests.
7. Q: How do you go to work? A: I go to work by walking.
8. Q: What do you do first at work? A: I put on my uniform and clean the tables.
9. Q: What do you put on the tables? A: I put plates, glasses, and cutlery on the tables.
10. Q: How do guests greet you? A: Guests say “Good morning” and “Thank you.”
11. Q: What do you do when guests need help? A: I listen and bring them food or drinks.
12. Q: When is the restaurant quiet? A: The restaurant is quiet in the afternoon.
13. Q: Who do you talk to at work? A: I talk to my colleagues.
14. Q: How do you feel at the end of the day? A: I feel tired, but I feel proud and happy.
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Interview with her friend, about Kunthea, fill in:
1. Q: Who is she? A: She is Kunthea.
2. Q: Where does she come from? A: She __________ (come) from Cambodia.
3. Q: What job does she do? A: She __________ (be) a waitress.
4. Q: Where does she work? A: She __________ (work) in a big hotel.
5. Q: When does her work start? A: Her work __________ (start) at 7 a.m.
6. Q: Why does she like her job? A: She __________ (like) her job because she __________ (meet) friendly guests.
7. Q: How does she go to work? A: She __________ (go) to work by walking.
8. Q: What does she do first at work? A: She __________ (put) on her uniform and __________ (clean) the tables.
9. Q: What does she put on the tables? A: She __________ (put) plates, glasses, and cutlery [the knives, forks, and spoons that you use to eat] on the tables.
10. Q: How do guests greet her? A: Guests __________ (say) “Good morning” and “Thank you.”
11. Q: What does she do when guests need help? A: She __________ (listen) and __________ (bring) them food or drinks.
12. Q: When is the restaurant quiet? A: The restaurant __________ (be) quiet in the afternoon.
13. Q: Who does she talk to at work? A: She __________ (talk) to her colleagues.
14. Q: How does she feel at the end of the day? A: She __________ (feel) tired, but she __________ (feel) proud and happy.
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Correct version:
1. Q: Who is she? A: She is Kunthea.
2. Q: Where does she come from? A: She comes from Cambodia.
3. Q: What job does she do? A: She is a waitress.
4. Q: Where does she work? A: She works in a big hotel.
5. Q: When does her work start? A: Her work starts at 7 a.m.
6. Q: Why does she like her job? A: She likes her job because she meets friendly guests.
7. Q: How does she go to work? A: She goes to work by walking.
8. Q: What does she do first at work? A: She puts on her uniform and cleans the tables.
9. Q: What does she put on the tables? A: She puts plates, glasses, and cutlery on the tables.
10. Q: How do guests greet her? A: Guests say “Good morning” and “Thank you.”
11. Q: What does she do when guests need help? A: She listens and brings them food or drinks.
12. Q: When is the restaurant quiet? A: The restaurant is quiet in the afternoon.
13. Q: Who does she talk to at work? A: She talks to her colleagues.
14. Q: How does she feel at the end of the day? A: She feels tired, but she feels proud and happy.
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Rewrite the sentences in the 3rd person singular, as shown, make all changes necessary:
My name is Kunthea.
YOU WRITE: Her name is Kunthea.
I am a young woman from Cambodia.
I work in a big hotel.
I am a waitress.
I like my job, but some days are busy.
My work starts at 7 a.m.
I put on my uniform and clean the tables.
I put plates and glasses on the tables.
Many guests come for breakfast and say “Good morning” and “Thank you.”
Sometimes guests are unhappy, and I try to help them.
At the end of the day, I am tired but happy.
_______________________
Correct version:
Her name is Kunthea.
She is a young woman from Cambodia.
She works in a big hotel.
She is a waitress.
She likes her job, but some days are busy.
Her work starts at 7 a.m.
She puts on her uniform and cleans the tables.
She puts plates and glasses on the tables.
Many guests come for breakfast and say “Good morning” and “Thank you.”
Sometimes guests are unhappy, and she tries to help them.
Kunthea talks about her work, her guests, and the busy and happy moments in the restaurant.
Listen to the story
My name is Kunthea. I am a young woman from Cambodia. I work as a waitress in the restaurant of a five-star hotel. I like my job, but some days are very busy.
My work day starts at 7 a.m. I put on my uniform and go to the restaurant. First, I check the tables. I clean them and put glasses and plates on the tables. Everything must look nice for the guests.
In the morning many guests come for breakfast. Some guests are very friendly. They smile and say “Good morning.” They say “thank you” when I bring their coffee or food. I like these moments because they make me happy.
When the restaurant is busy, I walk a lot. I carry plates and bring food and drinks to the tables. Sometimes many guests need help at the same time. One guest wants more coffee. Another guest asks for the bill. I must work fast.
Sometimes a guest is not happy. Maybe the food is cold or the order is wrong. I listen and say sorry. Then I talk to the kitchen and try to help the guest.
In the afternoon the restaurant is quiet. I clean the tables and talk with my colleagues.
At the end of the day I feel tired, but I feel proud because I work hard every day.
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A. Listen to the story again and answer:
A man who brings food and drinks in a restaurant is a __________.
A woman who brings food and drinks in a restaurant is a __________.
A flat dish for food is a __________.
To make something not dirty is to __________.
To show happiness with your face is to __________.
A paper that shows how much money you must pay is a __________.
A person who works with you is a __________.
To hold something and take it somewhere is to __________.
To have little energy and want to rest is to __________.
Very much or many times is __________.
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B. Listen to the story again and answer: true or false:
A busy moment is a time when many things happen and there is a lot of work.
To put on a uniform means to wear your normal clothes at home.
To check the tables means to look at the tables to see if everything is ready.
To look nice means to look bad and dirty.
To be friendly means to be kind and nice to people.
To make somebody happy means to do something that makes a person feel bad.
Sometimes means not always, but at some times.
At the same time means together, in one moment.
A wrong order is food or drinks that are exactly what the guest asked for.
A kitchen is the place where people cook food in a restaurant or house.
To be quiet means to have little or no noise.
To feel proud means to feel happy because you did something well.
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C. Listen to the story again and answer:
Questions:
What is Kunthea’s job?
Where is the restaurant?
What time does her work day start?
What does she put on first in the morning?
What does she check when she arrives?
What does she put on the tables?
How are some guests in the morning?
What do guests say when she brings coffee or food?
What does Kunthea carry when the restaurant is busy?
What does a guest sometimes ask for?
Where does Kunthea go if the order is wrong?
How does she feel at the end of the day?
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ANSWERS
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A. Listen to the story and answer
waiter
waitress
plate
clean
smile
bill
colleague
carry
feel tired
a lot
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B. True or false
False: 2,4,6,9
A busy moment is a time when many things happen and there is a lot of work.
To put on a uniform means to wear your normal clothes at home. True is: To put on a uniform means to wear special work clothes.
To check the tables means to look at the tables to see if everything is ready.
To look nice means to look bad and dirty. True is: To look nice means to look good and clean.
To be friendly means to be kind and nice to people.
To make somebody happy means to do something that makes a person feel bad. True is: To make somebody happy means to do something that makes a person feel good.
Sometimes means not always, but at some times.
At the same time means together, in one moment.
A wrong order is food or drinks that are exactly what the guest asked for. True is: A wrong order is food or drinks that are not what the guest asked for.
A kitchen is the place where people cook food in a restaurant or house.
To be quiet means to have little or no noise.
To feel proud means to feel happy because you did something well.
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C. Answers
What is Kunthea’s job? – waitress
Where is the restaurant? – Cambodia
What time does her work day start? – 7 a.m.
What does she put on first in the morning? – uniform
What does she check when she arrives? – tables
What does she put on the tables? – glasses, plates
How are some guests in the morning? – friendly
What do guests say when she brings coffee or food? – thank you
What does Kunthea carry when the restaurant is busy? – plates
What does a guest sometimes ask for? – coffee, bill
Where does Kunthea go if the order is wrong? – kitchen
How does she feel at the end of the day? – tired, proud
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Vocabulary:
a waiter: a man who brings food and drinks to people in a restaurant
a waitress: a woman who brings food and drinks to people in a restaurant
a busy moment: a time when many things happen and there is a lot of work
to put on a uniform: to wear special work clothes
to check the tables: to look at the tables to see if everything is ready
to clean: to make something not dirty
a plate: a flat dish for food
to look nice: to look good and clean
to be friendly: to be kind and nice to people
to smile: to show happiness with your face
to make somebody happy: to do something that makes a person feel good
a lot: very much / many times
to carry something: to hold something and take it somewhere
sometimes: not always, but at some times
at the same time: together, in one moment
a bill: a paper that shows how much money you must pay
a wrong order: food or drinks that are not what the guest asked for
a kitchen: the place where people cook food in a restaurant or house
to be quiet: to have little or no noise
a colleague: a person who works with you
to feel tired: to have little energy and want to rest
to feel proud: to feel happy because you did something well
Water is very important for life. People, animals, and plants need water every day. We drink water to live and stay healthy. Our bodies need water.
We use water for many things. We drink it and cook with it. We wash our hands with water. We wash food, clothes, and our homes with water.
Water is also important for animals and plants. Fish live in rivers and lakes. Plants need water to grow.
We must keep water clean. Dirty water can make people and animals sick. We should not throw trash in rivers or lakes. We should use water carefully.
Clean water helps people, animals, and plants live. We must take care of water every day.
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Vocabulary:
to be important – something is needed or very useful
an animal – a living thing that is not a person or a plant
a plant – a living thing that grows in the ground, like a tree or flower
to drink – to put water or another liquid in your mouth and swallow
to stay healthy – to be strong and not get sick
to cook – to make food ready to eat with heat
to wash hands – to clean your hands with water and soap
food – something we eat to live
clothes – what we wear on our body
a river – a long line of water that moves on the ground
a lake – a big area of water that does not move much
to need – to want something to live or be okay
to grow – to become bigger or taller
to keep water clean – to stop water from being dirty
dirty water – water that is not clean
to make sick – to make someone feel bad or ill
to throw trash into a river – to put rubbish in the river
to use carefully – to not waste or break something
to take care of water – to keep water clean and safe
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Word-definition match exercise:
Words:
to be important
an animal
a plant
to drink
to stay healthy
to cook
to wash hands
food
clothes
a river
Definitions:
A. A living thing that grows in the ground, like a tree or flower B. Something we eat to live C. To clean your hands with water and soap D. What we wear on our body E. To put water or another liquid in your mouth and swallow F. Something is needed or very useful G. To be strong and not get sick H. A living thing that is not a person or a plant I. To make food ready to eat with heat J. A long line of water that moves on the ground
Water is important for people, animals, and plants.
We only need water for cooking.
Dirty water can make people and animals sick.
Clothes grow in rivers.
We should keep water clean.
We can drink water to stay healthy.
Rivers and lakes are homes for animals and plants.
We should throw trash into rivers.
Water is not needed for plants to grow.
We use water to wash hands, food, and clothes.
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True: 1,3,5,6,7,10
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Basics – present simple
Negation:
Personal Pronoun
Verb (negative)
I
do not like
ice cream
You
do not like
ice cream
He
does not like
ice cream
She
does not like
ice cream
It
does not like
ice cream
We
do not like
ice cream
You (plural)
do not like
ice cream
They
do not like
ice cream
Questions:
Do / Does
Personal Pronoun
Verb
Sugar?
Do
I
like
sugar?
Do
you
like
sugar?
Does
he
like
sugar?
Does
she
like
sugar?
Does
it
like
sugar?
Do
we
like
sugar?
Do
you (plural)
like
sugar?
Do
they
like
sugar?
‚to be‘ – basics:
Personal Pronoun
am / is / are
I
am
8 years old
You
are
8 years old
He
is
8 years old
She
is
8 years old
It
is
8 years old
We
are
8 years old
You (plural)
are
8 years old
They
are
8 years old
Negation:
Personal Pronoun
am not / is not / are not
I
am not
8 years old
You
are not
8 years old
He
is not
8 years old
She
is not
8 years old
It
is not
8 years old
We
are not
8 years old
You (plural)
are not
8 years old
They
are not
8 years old
Questions:
Question Word
Personal Pronoun
Am
I
8 years old?
Are
you
8 years old?
Is
he
8 years old?
Is
she
8 years old?
Is
it
8 years old?
Are
we
8 years old?
Are
you (plural)
8 years old?
Are
they
8 years old?
Make the following statements negative:
People live without water.
Animals live without water.
Plants grow without water.
We use water only for drinking.
Dirty water is healthy for people.
Throw trash into rivers and lakes.
Clothes grow in rivers.
Rivers and lakes have no animals or plants.
Water is unimportant for life.
Keep water dirty is good.
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Correct answer:
People do not live without water.
Animals do not live without water.
Plants do not grow without water.
We do not use water only for drinking.
Dirty water does not make people healthy.
We do not throw trash into rivers and lakes.
Clothes do not grow in rivers.
Rivers and lakes do not have no animals or plants.
Water does not become unimportant for life.
We do not keep water dirty.
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Rewrite as a question:
Water helps life.
YOU WRITE: Does water help life?
People want water every day.
Animals drink water to live.
Plants grow with water.
We drink water to feel strong.
We make food with water.
We clean our hands with water.
Rivers and lakes have fish and plants.
Dirty water can make people ill.
We take care of water.
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Correct version:
Does water help life?
Do people want water every day?
Do animals drink water to live?
Do plants grow with water?
Do we drink water to feel strong?
Do we make food with water?
Do we clean our hands with water?
Do rivers and lakes have fish and plants?
Can dirty water make people ill?
Do we take care of water?
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Fill in, verb in correct form:
Water __________ (be) important for people.
An animal __________ (need) water to live.
Plants __________ (grow) with water.
A child __________ (drink) water every day.
Farmers __________ (use) water to cook food.
We __________ (wash) our hands with water.
Rivers __________ (have) fish and animals.
A tree __________ (grow) with water.
Dirty water __________ (can) make people sick.
Families __________ (keep) water clean.
______________________ Correct version:
Water is important for people.
An animal needs water to live.
Plants grow with water.
A child drinks water every day.
Farmers use water to cook food.
We wash our hands with water.
Rivers have fish and animals.
A tree grows with water.
Dirty water can make people sick.
Families keep water clean.
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Fill in, words below:
clothes – full of – people – carefully – grow – drink – live – fish – cook – dirty
Water is needed by all __________.
Animals drink water to__________.
Plants need water to __________ tall.
We use water to ___________ food every day.
People wash __________ with water.
Rivers have many animals and __________.
Lakes are __________ water.
__________ water can make animals sick.
We __________ water to stay strong.
Families use water ___________.
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Correct version:
Water is needed by all people.
Animals drink water to live.
Plants need water to grow tall.
We use water to cook food every day.
People wash clothes with water.
Rivers have many animals and fish.
Lakes are full of water.
Dirty water can make animals sick.
We drink water to stay strong.
Families use water carefully.
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What is the full sentence?
1. life / important / water / for / very / is 2. cook / we / food / use / water / to 3. to / healthy / water / stay / people / drink 4. wash / clothes / and / with / hands / we / water 5. lakes / have / and / animals / rivers / fish / and 6. grow / with / plants / water 7. can / make / water / people / dirty / sick 8. keep / families / water / clean / should 9. drink / live / to / animals / water 10. need / day / water / every / people
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Correct sentences:
Water is very important for life.
We use water to cook food.
People drink water to stay healthy.
We wash hands and clothes with water.
Rivers and lakes have animals and fish.
Plants grow with water.
Dirty water can make people sick.
Families should keep water clean.
Animals drink water to live.
People need water every day.
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Dialogue:
1. Q: What is very important for life? A: Water is very important for life.
2. Q: Who needs water every day? A: People need water every day.
Helping people, learning skills, and speaking English along the way
WARNING: NOT EASY
My name is Ly, and I am 15 years old. I want to work at the front desk in the future because I like meeting new people and helping them. I enjoy talking to guests and making sure they have a good experience. I think it is very important to be friendly, polite, and organized in this job.
I know I need some qualifications to work at the front desk. First, I need good communication skills to speak clearly with guests and answer their questions. Second, I need basic computer skills to use booking systems and manage reservations. Some hotels or businesses also ask for a short course or certificate in customer service. To get these skills, I practice speaking politely with my teachers, friends, and family. I also learn computer programs and try online tutorials about hotel or booking systems.
English is very important for this job because many guests speak English. If I can speak English well, I can help more people and make them feel welcome. I study English at school and practice by reading, watching shows, and speaking with friends.
Working at the front desk is exciting because I can meet different people, use my skills, and learn new things every day. I hope I can do this job in the future.
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Vocabulary:
to enjoy – to like something or feel happy when you do it
to make sure – to check or do something so it is correct or safe
an experience – something you do or see that teaches you or gives you feelings
to be polite – to say and do nice things to show respect to people
to be organized – to keep things in order and plan well
a qualification – a skill, course, or certificate that shows you can do a job
communication skills – the ability to speak, listen, and write clearly to other people
to manage reservations – to organize bookings or appointments for people
a course – a class or program where you learn something
a certificate – a paper that shows you finished a course or learned a skill
customer service – helping and supporting people who buy or use something
to speak politely – to use nice words and a good tone when talking to people
a tutorial – a lesson or guide that teaches you how to do something
to be exciting – to make you feel happy, interested, or full of energy
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Match the word with the correct definition.
Words:
to enjoy
to make sure
an experience
to be polite
to be organized
a qualification
communication skills
to manage reservations
a course
a certificate
customer service
to speak politely
a tutorial
to be exciting
Definitions:
A. a paper that shows you finished a course or learned a skill B. helping and supporting people who buy or use something C. something you do or see that teaches you or gives you feelings D. to like something or feel happy when you do it E. a lesson or guide that teaches you how to do something F. the ability to speak, listen, and write clearly to other people G. to organize bookings or appointments for people H. to check or do something so it is correct or safe I. to keep things in order and plan well J. to say and do nice things to show respect to people K. a class or program where you learn something L. to use nice words and a good tone when talking to people M. to make you feel happy, interested, or full of energy N. a skill, course, or certificate that shows you can do a job
a colorful Khmer New Year celebration in Phnom Penh filled with traditions, food, and fun
Nokor Sangkranta is a big festival in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It happens every year from April 14 to April 19. This festival is part of the Khmer New Year, called Chaul Chnam Thmey. It is a very important time for Cambodian people. They celebrate their culture, traditions, and family life.
During Nokor Sangkranta, many people go to temples. They pray for happiness, health, and good luck. They give food and gifts to monks and the poor. The temples are decorated with flowers and candles. People feel calm and happy when they visit the temples.
The festival also has many traditional activities. There are dances, music, and martial arts performances. Children and adults can play games like tug-of-war and traditional competitions. People enjoy watching shows and joining fun activities.
Markets are a big part of the festival. There are food stalls, drinks, and local crafts. Visitors can buy souvenirs and try Cambodian dishes. Some places have concerts and performances for entertainment.
Nokor Sangkranta is colorful and full of joy. It brings people together. Families, friends, and tourists can enjoy the festival. Everyone can learn about Cambodian culture and traditions. The festival is a special time to celebrate life, happiness, and togetherness.
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Vocabulary:
to be part of something – to belong to a group or activity
to celebrate – to do something special because something good or important happens
a tradition – something people do the same way for many years
to pray – to speak to God
health – when your body feels well and you are not sick
good luck – when good things happen to you by chance
a gift – something you give to someone to make them happy
to decorate – to make something look nice with colors or objects
a candle – a stick of wax that burns and gives light
to feel calm – to feel relaxed and not worried
martial arts – sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way (for example karate)
a performance – when people sing, dance, or act for others to watch
an adult – a person who is grown up
tug-of-war – a game where two teams pull a rope in different directions
a competition – a game or activity where people try to win
to enjoy – to like something and have fun
to join activities – to take part in games or events
a food stall – a small place where people sell food outside
a local craft – something made by hand in a place (for example pottery or woodwork)
a dish – a prepared kind of food
colorful – having many bright colors
togetherness – when people feel close and happy together
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Match the words with the correct definitions.
Words:
to be part of something
to celebrate
a tradition
to pray
health
good luck
a gift
to decorate
a candle
to feel calm
martial arts
a performance
an adult
tug-of-war
a competition
to enjoy
to join activities
a food stall
a local craft
a dish
colorful
togetherness
Definitions:
A. a prepared kind of food B. to like something and have fun C. a game where two teams pull a rope in different directions D. to belong to a group or activity E. something you give to someone to make them happy F. a small place where people sell food outside G. when people feel close and happy together H. sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way I. when your body feels well and you are not sick J. something made by hand in a place K. a game or activity where people try to win L. a person who is grown up M. to take part in games or events N. something people do the same way for many years O. a stick of wax that burns and gives light P. to do something special because something good happens Q. to make something look nice with colors or objects R. having many bright colors S. when good things happen to you by chance T. to speak to God U. to feel relaxed and not worried V. when people sing, dance, or act for others to watch
to be part of something – to belong to a group or activity to celebrate – to do something special because something good or important happens a tradition – something people do the same way for many years to pray – to speak to God health – when your body feels well and you are not sick good luck – when good things happen to you by chance a gift – something you give to someone to make them happy to decorate – to make something look nice with colors or objects a candle – a stick of wax that burns and gives light to feel calm – to feel relaxed and not worried martial arts – sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way a performance – when people sing, dance, or act for others to watch an adult – a person who is grown up tug-of-war – a game where two teams pull a rope in different directions a competition – a game or activity where people try to win to enjoy – to like something and have fun to join activities – to take part in games or events a food stall – a small place where people sell food outside a local craft – something made by hand in a place a dish – a prepared kind of food colorful – having many bright colors togetherness – when people feel close and happy together
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True or false:
A food stall is a small place where people sell food outside.
Tug-of-war is a game where two teams pull a rope.
A candle is a tool people use to write on paper.
To celebrate means to do something special for an important event.
A tradition is something people do the same way for many years.
A dish is a kind of prepared food.
To decorate means to clean something very carefully.
Martial arts are sports where people learn controlled fighting.
A gift is something you give to make someone happy.
Togetherness means people feel close and happy together.
An adult is a very young child.
Colorful means having many bright colors.
To pray means to speak to God.
A competition is an activity where nobody tries to win.
________________________ True: 1,2,5,7,8,10,12,
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Correct answers:
A food stall is a small place where people sell food outside.
Tug-of-war is a game where two teams pull a rope.
A candle is a tool people use to write on paper. True is: A candle is a stick of wax that burns and gives light.
To celebrate means to sleep for a long time. True is: To celebrate means to do something special for an important event.
A tradition is something people do the same way for many years.
A dish is something people wear on their head. True is: A dish is a kind of prepared food.
To decorate means to make something look nice with colors or objects.
Martial arts are sports where people learn controlled fighting.
A gift is something you take from someone without asking. True is: A gift is something you give to make someone happy.
Togetherness means people feel close and happy together.
An adult is a very young child. True is: An adult is a person who is grown up.
Colorful means having many bright colors.
To pray means to run very fast. True is: To pray means to speak to God.
A competition is an activity where nobody tries to win. True is: A competition is an activity where people try to win.
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True or false:
People join activities to have fun at the festival.
A candle is used to decorate the festival.
Everyone enjoys the colorful dishes at the food stalls.
Only adults can take part in martial arts performances.
People give gifts to feel togetherness.
Tug-of-war is a competition where two teams pull a rope.
Praying is a way to feel calm during the festival.
Local crafts are sold at the food stalls.
A performance can include dancing or singing.
Health is a gift people give to each other.
People decorate with colors to celebrate traditions.
Good luck is a type of food sold at stalls.
Children can be part of competitions at the festival.
Feeling calm is part of enjoying togetherness.
________________________ True: 1,2,6,9,11,13,14
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Correct version:
People join activities to have fun at the festival
A candle is used to decorate the festival.
Everyone enjoys the colorful dishes at the food stalls. True is: Some people enjoy the dishes, but not everyone.
Only adults can take part in martial arts performances. True is: Both children and adults can take part in martial arts performances.
People give gifts to feel togetherness. True is: People give gifts to make someone happy.
Tug-of-war is a competition where two teams pull a rope.
Praying is a way to feel calm during the festival. True is: Praying is to speak to God, not necessarily part of the festival.
Local crafts are sold at the food stalls. True is: Local crafts are sold separately, not at the food stalls.
A performance can include dancing or singing.
Health is a gift people give to each other. True is: Health is when your body feels well and you are not sick.
People decorate with colors to celebrate traditions.
Good luck is a type of food sold at stalls. True is: Good luck is when good things happen to you by chance.
Children can be part of competitions at the festival.
Feeling calm is part of enjoying togetherness.
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Match the definitions with the correct words
Definitions:
A. To belong to a group or activity B. To do something special because something good or important happens C. Something people do the same way for many years D. To speak to God E. When your body feels well and you are not sick F. When good things happen to you by chance G. Something you give to someone to make them happy H. To make something look nice with colors or objects I. A stick of wax that burns and gives light J. To like something and have fun K. Sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way L. When people sing, dance, or act for others to watch M. A person who is grown up N. A game where two teams pull a rope in opposite directions
A. To belong to a group or activity – to be part of something B. To do something special because something good or important happens – to celebrate C. Something people do the same way for many years – a tradition D. To speak to God – to pray E. When your body feels well and you are not sick – health F. When good things happen to you by chance – good luck G. Something you give to someone to make them happy – a gift H. To make something look nice with colors or objects – to decorate I. A stick of wax that burns and gives light – a candle J. To like something and have fun – to feel calm K. Sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way – martial arts L. When people sing, dance, or act for others to watch – a performance M. A person who is grown up – an adult N. A game where two teams pull a rope in opposite directions – tug-of-war
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Give short answers:
What do people give to make someone happy?
YOU WRITE: a gift
Who can take part in martial arts at a festival?
What do people do on a special or important day?
What can people watch that includes singing or dancing?
How do people feel when they enjoy togetherness?
What is used to give light and decorate a room?
What do people do to participate?
What do people do to have fun at a festival?
How do people make a room look nice for a festival?
What is a game where two teams pull a rope?
What is something people do the same way for many years?
What happens when good things occur by chance?
What is when your body feels well and you are not sick?
What can people eat at a festival?
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Answers:
What do people give to make someone happy? – a gift
Who can take part in martial arts at a festival? – an adult
What do people do on a special or important day? – celebrate
What can people watch that includes singing or dancing? – a performance
How do people feel when they enjoy togetherness? – feel calm
What is used to give light and decorate a room? – a candle
What do people do to participate? – join activities
What do people do to have fun at a festival? – enjoy
How do people make a room look nice for a festival? – decorate
What is a game where two teams pull a rope? – tug-of-war
What is something people do the same way for many years? – a tradition
What happens when good things occur by chance? – good luck
What is when your body feels well and you are not sick? – health
What can people eat at a festival? – a dish
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Fill in, words below:
performed – fun – health – enjoys – gifts – calm – togetherness – light – dancing – pull – tradition – decorate – activities – by chance
People join activities to have __________ at the festival.
A candle is used to give _________ and to decorate.
Everyone __________ the dishes at the festival.
Tug-of-war is a game where two teams __________ a rope.
People pray to feel __________ during the festival.
Martial arts can be __________ at the festival.
Adults can participate in __________ at the festival.
People give __________ to make someone happy.
A __________ is something people do the same way for many years.
Good luck can happen __________.
People __________ with colors to celebrate special days.
Feeling calm is part of enjoying _________.
A performance can include singing or __________.
__________ means when your body feels well and you are not sick.
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Correct statements:
People join activities to have fun at the festival.
A candle is used to give light and to decorate.
Everyone enjoys the dishes at the festival.
Tug-of-war is a game where two teams pull a rope.
People pray to feel calm during the festival.
Martial arts can be performed at the festival.
Adults can participate in activities at the festival.
People give gifts to make someone happy.
A tradition is something people do the same way for many years.
Good luck can happen by chance.
People decorate with colors to celebrate special days.
Feeling calm is part of enjoying togetherness.
A performance can include singing or dancing.
Health means when your body feels well and you are not sick.
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Complete the dialogue, find the answer:
Questions
Hello! Can you tell me about the festival?
What activities do you join at the festival?
Who participates in the festival?
When do people use gifts?
How do people stay calm during the festival?
Why do people decorate the festival area?
What food is available at the festival?
Who performs at the festival?
What games are played at the festival?
How do people celebrate traditions?
What brings people together at the festival?
What do you like most about the festival?
Answers:
A. I like watching a performance and seeing decorations. B. Adults and children show a performance. C. Togetherness makes everyone happy. D. I celebrate the festival every year. E. People follow a tradition and join activities. F. People pray to feel calm and peaceful. G. Adults and children join activities together. H. People play tug-of-war and martial arts. I. People present a gift on special days. J. People try a dish at the food stalls. K. They decorate with colors and a candle. L. I take part in martial arts and games.
Before going through that story, do this one first (check out vocabulary!).
Last year, I went to Bali, and I saw Nyepi. It was very interesting. The day before Nyepi, the streets were busy. People made big statues. They called them ogoh‑ogoh. The statues looked like demons. At night, people walked with the statues and then they burned them. The fire was big, and the smoke was everywhere. It was very exciting.
On Nyepi day, everything was quiet. I stayed at home. I did not use lights, and I did not go outside. I did not work or watch TV. The streets were empty. Shops were closed. Even the airport did not have planes. I felt calm and peaceful. I prayed and thought about my life. I liked the silence.
The day after Nyepi was Ngembak Geni. Families went to each other’s houses. They said sorry for mistakes. I visited a family, and we smiled and talked. It was a happy day.
Nyepi is a very special holiday. I liked it a lot. I learned about Balinese culture. I think it is good to have one day for quiet and thinking. I will remember it forever.
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Basics in past simple:
Past Simple –
Regular Verbs:
Most verbs: add -ed play → played
Verbs ending in -e: add -d live → lived
Verbs ending in consonant + y: change y to i and add -ed study → studied
Short verbs ending in vowel + consonant: double the final consonant and add -ed stop → stopped
Use: The past simple is used to talk about finished actions in the past.
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Verbs in text:
Infinitive (to…)
Past tense
Definition
to go
went
move from one place to another
to see
saw
look at something
to be
was/were
exist / feel (singular/plural)
to make
made
create or do something
to call
called
give a name
to look
looked
use your eyes to see
to walk
walked
move with your feet
to burn
burned
use fire to destroy something
to be
was/were
exist / feel (singular) (second occurrence)
to stay
stayed
remain in one place
to use
used
do something with an object
to go
went
move somewhere (repeated)
to work
worked
do a job or task
to watch
watched
look at TV or something for time
to be
were
exist / feel (plural)
to have
had
own or possess something
to feel
felt
experience a feeling
to pray
prayed
talk to God or show respect
to think
thought
use your mind
to like
liked
enjoy or want something
to visit
visited
go to see someone
to smile
smiled
make a happy face
to talk
talked
speak with someone
to be
was/were
exist / feel (singular) (Ngembak Geni day)
to learn
learned
get knowledge
to think
thought
use your mind (repeated)
to remember
remembered
keep something in your mind
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Personal Pronoun
Verb (Past)
Object
I
ate
apples
You
ate
apples
He
ate
apples
She
ate
apples
It
ate
apples
We
ate
apples
You (plural)
ate
apples
They
ate
apples
I
played
football
You
played
football
He
played
football
She
played
football
It
played
football
We
played
football
You (plural)
played
football
They
played
football
Personal Pronoun
Verb (Past Negative)
Object
I
did not eat
apples
You
did not eat
apples
He
did not eat
apples
She
did not eat
apples
It
did not eat
apples
We
did not eat
apples
You (plural)
did not eat
apples
They
did not eat
apples
I
did not play
football
You
did not play
football
He
did not play
football
She
did not play
football
It
did not play
football
We
did not play
football
You (plural)
did not play
football
They
did not play
football
Did + Pronoun
Verb
Object
Did I
eat
apples?
Did you
eat
apples?
Did he
eat
apples?
Did she
eat
apples?
Did it
eat
apples?
Did we
eat
apples?
Did you
eat
apples?
Did they
eat
apples?
Did I
play
football?
Did you
play
football?
Did he
play
football?
Did she
play
football?
Did it
play
football?
Did we
play
football?
Did you
play
football?
Did they
play
football?
Didn’t + Pronoun
Verb
Object
Didn’t I
eat
apples?
Didn’t you
eat
apples?
Didn’t he
eat
apples?
Didn’t she
eat
apples?
Didn’t it
eat
apples?
Didn’t we
eat
apples?
Didn’t you
eat
apples?
Didn’t they
eat
apples?
Didn’t I
play
football?
Didn’t you
play
football?
Didn’t he
play
football?
Didn’t she
play
football?
Didn’t it
play
football?
Didn’t we
play
football?
Didn’t you
play
football?
Didn’t they
play
football?
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Past simple forms of ‚to be‘:
Person
Past
I
was
You
were
He/She/It
was
We
were
You (pl)
were
They
were
Person
Question
I
Was I …?
You
Were you …?
He/She/It
Was he/she/it …?
We
Were we …?
You (pl)
Were you …?
They
Were they …?
Person
Negative
I
I was not (I wasn’t)
You
You were not (You weren’t)
He/She/It
He/She/It was not (He/She/It wasn’t)
We
We were not (We weren’t)
You (pl)
You were not (You weren’t)
They
They were not (They weren’t)
Person
Negative Question
I
Wasn’t I …?
You
Weren’t you …?
He/She/It
Wasn’t he/she/it …?
We
Weren’t we …?
You (pl)
Weren’t you …?
They
Weren’t they …?
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Short answers in past simple:
Question
Short Answer (Yes/Positive)
Short Answer (No/Negative)
Did she check reservations?
Yes, she did.
No, she didn’t.
Did she give keys to guests?
Yes, she did.
No, she didn’t.
Did she talk to many guests?
Yes, she did.
No, she didn’t.
Was she happy?
Yes, she was.
No, she wasn’t.
Were the guests satisfied?
Yes, they were.
No, they weren’t.
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Fill in the correct past simple tense:
Last year, I __________ (go) to Bali.
I __________ (see) Nyepi for the first time.
It __________ (be) very interesting.
The day before Nyepi, the streets __________ (be) busy.
People __________ (make) big statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
They __________ (call) them ogoh‑ogoh.
The statues __________ (look) like demons.
At night, people __________ (walk) with the statues.
Then they __________ (burn) the statues.
The fire __________ (be) big and the smoke __________ (be) everywhere.
On Nyepi day, everything __________ (be) quiet.
I __________ (stay) at home.
I __________ (not/use) lights and I __________ (not/go) outside.
I __________ (not/work) or __________ (watch) TV.
The streets __________ (be) empty.
I __________ (feel) calm and peaceful.
I __________ (pray) and __________ (think) about my life.
The day after Nyepi, families __________ (visit) each other.
I __________ (smile) and __________ (talk) with a family.
I __________ (learn) about Balinese culture and I __________ (remember) it forever.
—————————————— Correct Version:
Last year, I went to Bali.
I saw Nyepi for the first time.
It was very interesting.
The day before Nyepi, the streets were busy.
People made big statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
They called them ogoh‑ogoh.
The statues looked like demons.
At night, people walked with the statues.
Then they burned the statues.
The fire was big and the smoke was everywhere.
On Nyepi day, everything was quiet.
I stayed at home.
I did not use lights and I did not go outside.
I did not work or watch TV.
The streets were empty.
I felt calm and peaceful.
I prayed and thought about my life.
The day after Nyepi, families visited each other.
I smiled and talked with a family.
I learned about Balinese culture and I remembered it forever.
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True or false:
Nyepi was a day when people stayed at home.
People traveled a lot on Nyepi day.
Ogoh‑ogoh were big statues made before Nyepi.
The airport worked normally on Nyepi.
People prayed and thought about life on Nyepi.
Families visited each other the day before Nyepi.
The streets were quiet and empty on Nyepi.
Oum went to Bali last year and saw Nyepi.
Nyepi happened in December every year.
People used bright lights and watched TV on Nyepi.
The fire and smoke were part of burning ogoh‑ogoh statues.
The day after Nyepi was called Ngembak Geni.
Shops and streets were busy on Nyepi.
Nyepi was a holiday for shopping and parties.
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True: 1,3,5,7,8,11,12 _________________________
Correct version:
Nyepi was a day when people stayed at home.
People traveled a lot on Nyepi day. True is: People did not travel on Nyepi day.
Ogoh‑ogoh were big statues made before Nyepi.
The airport worked normally on Nyepi. True is: The airport did not operate on Nyepi.
People prayed and thought about life on Nyepi.
Families visited each other the day before Nyepi. True is: Families visited each other the day after Nyepi.
The streets were quiet and empty on Nyepi.
Oum went to Bali last year and saw Nyepi.
Nyepi happened in December every year. True is: Nyepi usually happened in March.
People used bright lights and watched TV on Nyepi. True is: People did not use bright lights or watch TV on Nyepi.
The fire and smoke were part of burning ogoh‑ogoh statues.
The day after Nyepi was called Ngembak Geni.
Shops and streets were busy on Nyepi. True is: Shops and streets were empty on Nyepi.
Nyepi was a holiday for shopping and parties. True is: Nyepi was a holiday for quiet and thinking.
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Give a short answer and then the corrected statement:
People walked outside all day on Nyepi.
YOU WRITE: No, they didn’t. People stayed at home.
Oum saw many shops open on Nyepi.
Families talked and visited each other before Nyepi.
People made small statues for Nyepi.
People burned nothing at night before Nyepi.
The streets carried many cars and planes on Nyepi.
Oum went to see bright lights and TV on Nyepi.
People prayed and thought nothing on Nyepi.
Oum smiled and talked before Nyepi started.
People worked and used lights during Nyepi.
Families visited other families before Ngembak Geni.
People walked with nothing at night.
Oum learned nothing about Balinese culture.
The streets were full of people on Nyepi.
Nyepi was a holiday for parties and shopping.
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Correct version:
People walked outside all day on Nyepi. No, they didn’t. People stayed at home.
Oum saw many shops open on Nyepi. No, they didn’t. Shops were closed.
Families talked and visited each other before Nyepi. No, they didn’t. Families visited each other the day after Nyepi.
People made small statues for Nyepi. No, they didn’t. People made big statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
People burned nothing at night before Nyepi. No, they didn’t. People burned the ogoh‑ogoh statues at night.
The streets carried many cars and planes on Nyepi. No, they didn’t. The streets were empty and quiet on Nyepi.
Oum went to see bright lights and TV on Nyepi. No, they didn’t. People stayed at home and did not use bright lights or watch TV.
People prayed and thought nothing on Nyepi. No, they didn’t. People prayed and thought about life on Nyepi.
Oum smiled and talked before Nyepi started. No, they didn’t. Oum smiled and talked after Nyepi.
People worked and used lights during Nyepi. No, they didn’t. People stayed at home and did not work on Nyepi.
Families visited other families before Ngembak Geni. No, they didn’t. Families visited each other the day after Nyepi.
People walked with nothing at night. No, they didn’t. People walked with the ogoh‑ogoh statues at night.
Oum learned nothing about Balinese culture. No, they didn’t. Oum learned about Balinese culture.
The streets were full of people on Nyepi. No, they weren’t. The streets were quiet on Nyepi.
Nyepi was a holiday for parties and shopping. No, it wasn’t. Nyepi was a holiday for quiet and thinking.
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Form questions to which the word/words given is/are the answer:
People made big statues the day before Nyepi.
a) People:___________________ b) made big statues the day before Nyepi:___________________ c) big statues:___________________ d) the day before Nyepi:___________________
Oum went to Bali last year.
a) Oum:___________________ b) went to Bali last year:___________________ c) to Bali:___________________ d) last year:___________________
Families visited each other the day after Nyepi.
a) Families:___________________ b) visited each other the day after Nyepi:___________________ c) each other:___________________ d) the day after Nyepi
People stayed at home on Nyepi day.
a) People:___________________ b) stayed at home om Nyepi day:___________________ c) at home:___________________ d) on Nyepi day:___________________
Oum learned about Balinese culture after Nyepi.
a) Oum:___________________ b) learned about Balinese culture after Nyepi:___________________ c) Balinese culture:___________________ d) after Nyepi:___________________
—————————————— Correct version:
1. People made big statues the day before Nyepi. a) Who made big statues the day before Nyepi? b) What did people do the day before Nyepi? c) What did people make the day before Nyepi? d) When did people make big statues?
2. Oum went to Bali last year. a) Who went to Bali last year? b) What did Oum do last year? c) Where did Oum go last year? d) When did Oum go to Bali?
3. Families visited each other the day after Nyepi. a) Who visited each other the day after Nyepi? b) What did families do the day after Nyepi? c) Whom did families visit the day after Nyepi? d) When did families visit each other?
4. People stayed at home on Nyepi day. a) Who stayed at home on Nyepi day? b) What did people do on Nyepi day? c) Where did people stay on Nyepi day? d) When did people stay at home?
5. Oum learned about Balinese culture after Nyepi. a) Who learned about Balinese culture after Nyepi? b) What did Oum do after Nyepi? c) What did Oum learn about after Nyepi? d) When did Oum learn about Balinese culture?
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Answer in complete sentences:
What did Oum see in Bali?
When did people burn the ogoh‑ogoh statues?
How did Oum feel on Nyepi day?
Who visited families on Ngembak Geni?
Why did people make ogoh‑ogoh?
Did the streets have many people on Nyepi?
Where did Oum stay on Nyepi day?
Which activities did Oum not do on Nyepi?
How big was the fire during the ogoh‑ogoh celebration?
Did the airport work on Nyepi?
What did families say to each other on Ngembak Geni?
How did Oum describe the day after Nyepi?
Did Oum like the holiday?
Why is Nyepi a special holiday?
_________________________ Answers:
What did Oum see in Bali?
She saw Nyepi.
When did people burn the ogoh‑ogoh statues?
They burned them at night.
How did Oum feel on Nyepi day?
She felt calm.
Who visited families on Ngembak Geni?
Families visited each other.
Why did people make ogoh‑ogoh?
To show bad spirits.
Did the streets have many people on Nyepi?
No, they were empty.
Where did Oum stay on Nyepi day?
She stayed at home.
Which activities did Oum not do on Nyepi?
She did not go outside or watch TV.
How big was the fire during the ogoh‑ogoh celebration?
It was big.
Did the airport work on Nyepi?
No, it did not.
What did families say to each other on Ngembak Geni?
Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief that Jesus rose from the dead after he died. It is also a spring festival, and many people celebrate it with traditions like painted eggs and family meals.
Painted Easter eggs are a popular tradition in many European countries. People decorate eggs before Easter and use them to decorate their homes. You can see them on tables, in baskets, or hanging on branches in a vase. The colorful eggs make homes look bright and festive in spring.
The egg is an old symbol of new life. In spring, nature starts to grow again, and the egg shows new life and new beginnings. For Christians, the egg is also connected with the story of Jesus at Easter. Because of this meaning, eggs became an important symbol of the holiday.
The tradition of painting eggs started a long time ago in Eastern Europe. In countries such as Ukraine, Poland, and Hungary, people paint eggs with many colors and simple patterns. They often use red, yellow, blue, and green. Some eggs have lines, dots, or flower designs.
Today many families paint eggs together before Easter. It is a fun activity for children and adults. People use real eggs or wooden eggs for decoration. They put the eggs in Easter baskets, hang them on branches, or give them as small gifts to friends and family. Painted Easter eggs bring color and joy to homes during Easter.
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Vocabulary:
to paint – to put color on something with a brush or hand
colorful – with many colors
spring (season) – the season after winter and before summer; plants grow and flowers bloom
to celebrate – to do something special for a holiday or event
a belief – an idea that someone thinks is true
to rise from the dead – to live again after dying
to decorate – to put things on something to make it beautiful
a basket – a container made of wood or other material to hold things
a branch – a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk
a vase – a container to put flowers or branches in
to be bright – to have strong or light colors
to be festive – to look or feel happy for a holiday or celebration
to be connected to something – to have a link or relationship with something
a meaning – what something shows, tells, or stands for
a dot – a small round mark
a flower design – a picture or pattern of a flower
an adult – a fully grown person
a gift – something you give to someone
to bring joy – to make someone feel happy
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Match the word to the correct definition
Words:
to paint
colorful
spring
to celebrate
a belief
to rise from the dead
to decorate
a basket
a branch
a vase
to be bright
to be festive
to be connected to something
a meaning
a dot
a flower design
an adult
a gift
to bring joy
Definitions:
A. Something you give to someone. B. To put color on something with a brush or hand. C. To make someone feel happy. D. A fully grown person. E. To put things on something to make it beautiful. F. With many colors. G. The season after winter and before summer. H. A small round mark. I. To do something special for a holiday or event. J. To live again after dying. K. What something shows, tells, or stands for. L. A container to put flowers or branches in. M. A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk. N. A container made of wood or other material to hold things. O. To have a link or relationship with something. P. A picture or pattern of a flower. Q. To look or feel happy for a holiday or celebration. R. An idea that someone thinks is true. S. To have strong or light colors.
Which countries are famous for Easter eggs? – Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, Austria
What do eggs symbolize in spring? – New life, spring
What is a Pysanky? – Ukrainian decorated egg, complex patterns
Which countries use Pisanki eggs? – Poland
Which countries decorate eggs with traditional designs? – Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
What colors are often used to paint Easter eggs? – Red, yellow, blue, green
What do families often do before Easter with eggs? – Paint eggs together
How do people decorate their homes with eggs? – Tables, baskets, branches, vases
What can eggs be put in for decoration? – Basket
What can eggs be hung on in the house? – Branch
Who paints eggs in the family? – Adults, children, families
What is a common reason people give painted eggs to friends? – Small gifts
What season is Easter in? – Spring
How do painted Easter eggs make homes feel? – Colorful, joyful, festive
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Find the mistake:
1️⃣ Statements:
Painted Easter eggs are only popular in Germany.
YOU WRITE: Painted Easter eggs are popular in many countries.
Ukrainian Pysanky eggs have simple patterns.
The tradition of painting eggs started in Western Europe.
People only decorate tables with Easter eggs.
Easter is a winter holiday.
Adults do not paint eggs.
Eggs can only be made of chocolate.
Families do not paint eggs together.
Pysanky are simple eggs from Poland.
Painted Easter eggs do not bring joy to homes.
Easter eggs are not colorful.
Eggs are not a symbol of new life.
People never give painted eggs as gifts.
Eggs are only hung outside, never inside the house.
Correction:
Painted Easter eggs are only popular in Germany. Correction: Painted Easter eggs are popular in many countries.
Ukrainian Pysanky eggs have simple patterns. Correction: Ukrainian Pysanky eggs have complex patterns.
The tradition of painting eggs started in Western Europe. Correction: The tradition of painting eggs started in Eastern Europe.
People only decorate tables with Easter eggs. Correction: People decorate tables, baskets, branches, and vases.
Easter is a winter holiday. Correction: Easter is a spring holiday.
Adults do not paint eggs. Correction: Adults and children paint eggs.
Eggs can only be made of chocolate. Correction: Eggs can be real, wooden, or chocolate.
Families do not paint eggs together. Correction: Families often paint eggs together.
Pysanky are simple eggs from Poland. Correction: Pysanky are complex decorated eggs from Ukraine.
Painted Easter eggs do not bring joy to homes. Correction: Painted Easter eggs bring color and joy to homes.
Easter eggs are not colorful. Correction: Easter eggs are colorful.
Eggs are not a symbol of new life. Correction: Eggs are a symbol of new life.
People never give painted eggs as gifts. Correction: People give painted eggs as small gifts.
Eggs are only hung outside, never inside the house. Correction: Eggs can be hung inside on branches.
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Dialogue, complete, words below:
start – festive – colors – spring – famous – decorate – baskets – wooden – adults – joyful – gifts – designs – life – patterns
Interviewer: What are painted Easter eggs? Student: Painted Easter eggs have __________ and patterns for Easter decoration.
Interviewer: Which countries are__________ for Easter eggs? Student: Many countries in Europe, like Ukraine, Poland, and Germany, celebrate this tradition.
Interviewer: Who paints Easter eggs? Student: Both __________ and children enjoy making them together.
Interviewer: When do people paint Easter eggs? Student: Families __________ painting eggs a few days before Easter.
Interviewer: Where do people put decorated eggs in their homes? Student: Eggs appear on tables, in __________ on branches, or in vases.
Interviewer: Why do people paint Easter eggs? Student: People use them to celebrate Easter and make their homes __________.
Interviewer: How do families paint Easter eggs? Student: They apply colors and __________ with brushes [a tool with soft hairs or bristles that people use to put paint on a surface.] or wax techniques.
Interviewer: Does Easter happen in winter? Student: No, Easter takes place in __________.
Interviewer: Do people give painted eggs to friends? Student: Yes, many people share eggs as small __________.
Interviewer: What is a Pysanky? Student: A Pysanky shows very detailed __________ from Ukraine.
Interviewer: Which colors are often used on Easter eggs? Student: Red, yellow, blue, and green __________ most eggs.
Interviewer: How are Easter eggs connected to Jesus? Student: The eggs symbolize new __________ and Jesus’ resurrection [when someone comes back to life after dying.].
Interviewer: Do families always use real eggs? Student: No, some families choose _________ or plastic eggs instead.
Interviewer: What makes Easter eggs __________? Student: Bright colors, patterns, and decorations make the eggs look cheerful.
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Correct version:
1. What are painted Easter eggs?
Painted Easter eggs have colors and patterns for Easter decoration.
2. Which countries are famous for Easter eggs?
Many countries in Europe, like Ukraine, Poland, and Germany, celebrate this tradition.
3. Who paints Easter eggs?
Both adults and children enjoy making them together.
4. When do people paint Easter eggs?
Families start painting eggs a few days before Easter.
5. Where do people put decorated eggs in their homes?
Eggs appear on tables, in baskets, on branches, or in vases.
6. Why do people paint Easter eggs?
People use them to celebrate Easter and make their homes joyful.
7. How do families paint Easter eggs?
They apply colors and designs with brushes or wax techniques.
8. Does Easter happen in winter?
No, Easter takes place in spring.
9. Do people give painted eggs to friends?
Yes, many people share eggs as small gifts.
10. What is a Pysanky?
A Pysanky shows very detailed patterns from Ukraine.
11. Which colors are often used on Easter eggs?
Red, yellow, blue, and green decorate most eggs.
12. How are Easter eggs connected to Jesus?
The eggs symbolize new life and Jesus’ resurrection.
13. Do families always use real eggs?
No, some families choose wooden or plastic eggs instead.
14. What makes Easter eggs festive?
Bright colors, patterns, and decorations make the eggs look cheerful.
