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  • Meet Sophea 7a (A1, present simple, why English, revised version)

    • she loves English because…..

    Sophea is a ten-year-old girl. She lives in a small village in Cambodia. Every morning, she helps her mother before school. Then she walks to school with her friends.

    Sophea likes school, and her favorite subject is English. She knows English is important for her future. She wants to be a tour guide and talk to people from other countries.

    In class, she listens carefully and learns new words. At home, she watches English videos and reads small books. She also teaches her little brother simple English words.

    Sophea studies hard because she has big dreams. She wants to speak English well and visit other countries one day.

    She is proud of her progress and keeps trying, even when it is difficult. Sophea believes that English will help her do many things in life.

    She is a smart and brave girl who never gives up.

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    Vocabulary:

    • Village – A small place where people live, smaller than a town.
    • Favorite subject in school – The school subject you like the most (like English or math).
    • Important – Something you really need or something that matters a lot.
    • Countries – Different places in the world, like Cambodia, Thailand, or France.
    • To listen – To hear someone when they talk.
    • Carefully – To do something slowly and with attention.
    • To watch – To look at something for some time (like TV or a video).
    • To teach – To help someone learn something.
    • To visit – To go to a place for a short time.
    • To be proud – To feel happy because you or someone did something good.
    • Progress – Getting better at something.
    • To keep trying – To do something again and again, even if it’s hard.
    • To believe – To think something is true or possible.
    • Smart – Good at learning or thinking.
    • Brave – Not afraid to do something hard or scary.
    • To give up – To stop trying because something is hard.

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    True or false?

    She wants to visit other countries one day.

    Sophea is from a big city.

    Sophea’s favorite subject is Science.

    Sophea helps her father before school.

    Sophea walks to school with her friends.

    Sophea’s dream is to become a doctor.

    She learns English by watching videos.

    Sophea teaches her little brother simple English words.

    She studies English because it is important for her future.

    Sophea doesn’t like school.

    __________________________
    Answers:

    Sophea doesn’t like school. – That is false. The story says she likes school.

    She wants to visit other countries one day. – True. She wants to speak English well and visit other countries one day.

    Sophea is from a big city. – That is false. She lives in a small village in Cambodia.

    Sophea’s favorite subject is Science. – That is false. Her favorite subject is English.

    Sophea helps her father before school. – That is false. She helps her mother before school.

    Sophea walks to school with her friends. – True. The story says she walks to school with her friends.

    Sophea’s dream is to become a doctor. – That is false. She wants to be a tour guide.

    She learns English by watching videos. – True. At home, she watches English videos and reads small books.

    Sophea teaches her little brother simple English words. – True. The story explicitly [clearly, very easy to understand.] says she does.

    She studies English because it is important for her future. – True. She knows English is important for her future.

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    Match:

    Example:
    2. English → B. A language Sophea is learning.

    Set 1:

    1. Sophea
    2. English
    3. Mother
    4. Brother
    5. School
    6. Walks
    7. Videos
    8. Helps
    9. Dream
    10. Guide

    Set 2:

    A. A person Sophea helps.
    B. A language Sophea is learning.
    C. A place where Sophea goes to study.
    D. What Sophea does every morning before school.
    E. A person Sophea teaches simple words to.
    F. A job Sophea wants in the future.
    G. What Sophea does to learn English.
    H. Someone who teaches her brother.
    I. What Sophea has for her future.
    J. What Sophea does to get to school.

    ___________________

    Answers:

    • Sophea – H. Someone who teaches her brother
    • English – B. A language Sophea is learning
    • Mother – A. A person Sophea helps
    • Brother – E. A person Sophea teaches simple words to
    • School – C. A place where Sophea goes to study
    • Walks – J. What Sophea does to get to school
    • Videos – G. What Sophea does to learn English
    • Helps – D. What Sophea does every morning before school
    • Dream – I. What Sophea has for her future
    • Guide – F. A job Sophea wants in the future

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    Can you find the correct answer? (Link: present simple)


    Questions

    1. Where does Sophea live?
    2. How does Sophea get to school?
    3. What is the favorite subject of Sophea at school?
    4. Why does Sophea want to speak English?
    5. Who does Sophea teach English to at home?
    6. What does Sophea watch to learn English?
    7. What does Sophea want to be when she grows up?
    8. What does Sophea want to do in the future?

    Answers (randomized letters)

    a. Sophea wants to be a tour guide.
    b. Sophea teaches simple English words to her little brother.
    c. Sophea walks to school with her friends.
    d. Sophea watches English videos to learn English.
    e. Sophea wants to speak English well and visit other countries.
    f. The favorite subject of Sophea at school is English.
    g. Sophea wants to speak English because it is important for her future.
    h. Sophea lives in a small village in Cambodia.

    ______________________________

    Answers:

    Where does Sophea live? – Sophea lives in a small village in Cambodia.

    What does Sophea help her mother with? – Sophea helps her mother before school.

    How does Sophea get to school? – Sophea walks to school with her friends.

    What is the favorite subject of Sophea at school? – The favorite subject of Sophea at school is English.

    Why does Sophea want to speak English? – Sophea wants to speak English because it is important for her future.

    Who does Sophea teach English to at home? – Sophea teaches simple English words to her little brother.

    What does Sophea watch to learn English? – Sophea watches English videos to learn English.

    What does Sophea want to be when she grows up? – Sophea wants to be a tour guide.

    What does Sophea do in the morning before school? – Sophea helps her mother before school.

    What does Sophea want to do in the future? – Sophea wants to speak English well and visit other countries.

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    Interview with Sophea

    1. Where do you live, Sophea?
      I live in a small village in Cambodia.
    2. What do you do before school?
      I help my mother before school.
    3. How do you get to school?
      I walk to school with my friends.
    4. What is your favorite subject at school?
      My favorite subject is English.
    5. Why do you want to speak English?
      I want to speak English because it is important for my future.
    6. Who do you teach English to at home?
      I teach simple English words to my little brother.
    7. What do you watch to help you learn English?
      I watch English videos.
    8. What do you want to be when you grow up?
      I want to be a tour guide.
    9. What do you do in the morning before school?
      I help my mother before school.
    10. What do you want to do in the future?
      I want to speak English well and visit other countries.
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      You are interviewing a friend of Sophea on her –
      complete,
      sentences/questions to be filled in below!

    1. Where does Sophea live?
      _____
    2. What does Sophea do before school?
      _____
    3. _____
      She walks to school with her friends.
    4. _____
      Her favorite subject is English.
    5. Why does Sophea want to speak English?
      _____
    6. _____
      She teaches me simple English words.
    7. _____
      She watches English videos.
    8. What does Sophea want to be when she grows up?
      _____
    9. What does Sophea do in the morning before school?
      _____
    10. What does Sophea want to do in the future?
      _____

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      Fill in:
      a) She wants to be a tour guide.
      b) Who does Sophea teach English to at home?
      c) She lives in a small village in Cambodia.
      d) How does Sophea get to school?
      e) She wants to speak English well and visit other countries.
      f) What does Sophea watch to help her learn English?
      g) She wants to speak English because it is important for her future.
      h) She helps our mother before school.
      i) She helps our mother before school.
      j) What is Sophea’s favorite subject at school?


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      Full version:
    1. Where does Sophea live?
      She lives in a small village in Cambodia.
    2. What does Sophea do before school?
      She helps our mother before school.
    3. How does Sophea get to school?
      She walks to school with her friends.
    4. What is Sophea’s favorite subject at school?
      Her favorite subject is English.
    5. Why does Sophea want to speak English?
      She wants to speak English because it is important for her future.
    6. Who does Sophea teach English to at home?
      She teaches me simple English words.
    7. What does Sophea watch to help her learn English?
      She watches English videos.
    8. What does Sophea want to be when she grows up?
      She wants to be a tour guide.
    9. What does Sophea do in the morning before school?
      She helps our mother before school.
    10. What does Sophea want to do in the future?
      She wants to speak English well and visit other countries.

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    Complete – no word/s given ;-):

    She believes __________ will help her.

    Sophea lives in a small __________.

    She helps her __________ before school.

    Sophea walks to school with __________.

    Her __________ subject is English.

    English is important for her __________.

    Sophea wants to be a tour __________.

    She teaches her little __________ English.

    Sophea __________ English videos at home.

    She reads small books to __________ English.

    Sophea studies __________ for her future.

    She listens carefully in __________.

    Sophea wants to __________ other countries.

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    Correct version:

    1. She believes English will help her.
    2. Sophea lives in a small village.
    3. She helps her mother before school.
    4. Sophea walks to school with her friends.
    5. Her favorite subject is English.
    6. English is important for her future.
    7. Sophea wants to be a tour guide.
    8. She teaches her little brother English.
    9. Sophea watches English videos at home.
    10. She reads small books to learn English.
    11. Sophea studies hard for her future.
    12. She listens carefully in class.
    13. Sophea wants to visit other countries.

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    Oooooooooooops, find the correct order of the words:

    1. with friends Sophea school walks to
    2. school She helps mother before her
    3. teaches to her Sophea English brother
    4. to speak wants English She well
    5. studies day English every Sophea
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    1. Sophea walks to school with friends.
    2. She helps her mother before school.
    3. Sophea teaches English to her brother.
    4. She wants to speak English well.
    5. Sophea studies English every day.

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  • Meet Sophea 6a (A1, present simple, after school, revised version)

    • life after school

    Sophea is ten years old. She lives in a village in Cambodia. After school, she walks home. At home, she takes off her shoes and says hello to her family.

    She changes her clothes and washes her hands and face. Then she takes her school bag and opens her books. Sophea sits at the table or outside near the house. She does her homework. She writes and reads. Sometimes she asks her cousin or aunt for help.

    After homework, she puts her books back in her bag. Then she helps at home. She waters the plants or plays with her little brother. In the evening, she eats dinner with her family.

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    Vocabulary:

    • A village: A small place where people live.
    • To take off shoes: To remove your shoes.
    • To change clothes: To put on new clothes.
    • School bag: A bag for books and school things.
    • A cousin: The child of your uncle or aunt.
    • To water plants: To give water to plants.
    • Dinner: The meal you eat in the evening.

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    True, false?

    1. Sophea is ten years old.
    2. Sophea lives in a city in Cambodia.
    3. After school, Sophea takes a bus home.
    4. Sophea takes off her shoes when she gets home.
    5. Sophea eats lunch with her family in the evening.
    6. Sophea does her homework outside near the house.
    7. Sophea asks her cousin or aunt for help with homework.
    8. Sophea has a sister who helps her with homework.
    9. Sophea waters the plants after homework.
    10. Sophea plays with her little brother in the evening.

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    1. Sophea is ten years old.
    2. Sophea lives in a city in Cambodia.
    3. After school, Sophea takes a bus home.
    4. Sophea takes off her shoes when she gets home.
    5. Sophea eats lunch with her family in the evening.
    6. Sophea does her homework outside near the house.
    7. Sophea asks her cousin or aunt for help with homework.
    8. Sophea has a sister who helps her with homework.
    9. Sophea waters the plants after homework.
    10. Sophea plays with her little brother in the evening.

    ______________________

    True: 1,4,6,7,9,10

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    Ooooops, something went wrong, find the correct definitions:

    1. A village –
      a. A bag for school things
    2. To take off shoes –
      b. A small place where people live
    3. To change clothes –
      c. To remove your shoes from your feet
    4. School bag –
      d. To put on new clothes
    5. A cousin –
      e. The meal you eat in the evening
    6. To water plants –
      f. To give plants water
    7. Dinner –
      g. The child of your uncle or aunt
    8. A home –
      h. To clean your hands with water and soap
    9. To wash hands –
      i. A place where you live with your family
    10. To read –
      j. To look at words and understand them



      _____________________
      Answers:

      A village – b. A small place where people live
      To take off shoes – c. To remove your shoes from your feet
      To change clothes – d. To put on new clothes
      School bag – a. A bag for school things
      A cousin – g. The child of your uncle or aunt
      To water plants – f. To give plants water
      Dinner – e. The meal you eat in the evening
      A home – i. A place where you live with your family
      To wash hands – h. To clean your hands with water and soap
      To read – j. To look at words and understand them

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    Answer these questions (have a look at present simple first):

    1. How old is Sophea?
    2. Where does Sophea live?
    3. What does Sophea do after school?
    4. What does Sophea do when she gets home?
    5. Who does Sophea say hello to when she gets home?
    6. What does Sophea do after changing her clothes?
    7. Where does Sophea do her homework?
    8. Who helps Sophea with her homework?
    9. What does Sophea do after finishing her homework?
    10. What does Sophea do in the evening?
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    Answers

    a. She takes off her shoes and says hello to her family.
    b. She puts her books back in her bag and helps at home.
    c. She lives in a village in Cambodia.
    d. She eats dinner with her family.
    e. She is ten years old.
    f. Sometimes her cousin or aunt helps her.
    g. She does her homework at the table or outside near the house.
    h. She washes her hands and face.
    i. She walks home.
    j. She says hello to her family.

    __________________________________

    Answers:

    1. How old is Sophea? – e. She is ten years old.
    2. Where does Sophea live? – c. She lives in a village in Cambodia.
    3. What does Sophea do after school? – i. She walks home.
    4. What does Sophea do when she gets home? – a. She takes off her shoes and says hello to her family.
    5. Who does Sophea say hello to when she gets home? – j. She says hello to her family.
    6. What does Sophea do after changing her clothes? – h. She washes her hands and face.
    7. Where does Sophea do her homework? – g. She does her homework at the table or outside near the house.
    8. Who helps Sophea with her homework? – f. Sometimes her cousin or aunt helps her.
    9. What does Sophea do after finishing her homework? – b. She puts her books back in her bag and helps at home.
    10. What does Sophea do in the evening? – d. She eats dinner with her family.

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    Ooooops, what is the correct sentence?

    1. after home school Sophea walks
    2. her She takes shoes.off
    3. her Sophea clothes at changes home
    4. does outside homework her She
    5. the Sophea plants water helps
    6. with dinner She eats family.
      ———————
    1. Sophea walks home after school.
    2. She takes off her shoes.
    3. Sophea changes her clothes at home.
    4. She does her homework outside.
    5. Sophea helps water the plants.
    6. She eats dinner with family.

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    Interview with Sophea
    (Link – how to form questions in present simple)

    1. What is your name?
    My name is Sophea.

    2. How old are you?
    I am ten years old.

    3. Where do you live?
    I live in a village.

    4. What do you do after school?
    I walk home after school.

    5. Who helps you with your homework?
    My cousin or aunt helps me.

    6. What do you do in the evening?
    I eat dinner with my family.

    Interview with Oum about Sophea

    1. Do you know Sophea?
    Yes, she is my friend.

    2. How old is Sophea?
    She is ten years old.

    3. Where does Sophea live?
    She lives in a village.

    4. What does Sophea do after school?
    She walks home.

    5. Does Sophea do her homework?
    Yes, she does her homework.

    6. Who helps Sophea at home?
    Her cousin or aunt helps her.

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    Form questions to which the words underlined are the answer
    (Link – how to form questions in present simple)


    1. She puts her books back in her bag.
    a) She
    b) her books
    c) in her bag

    2) Sophea sits at the table out in the garden.
    a) Sophea
    b) at the table out in the garden

    3) She plays in the garden in the evening.

    a) She
    b) plays
    c) in the garden
    d) in the evening
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    Answers:
    Who puts her books back?
    What does she put back?
    Where does she put her books?

    Who sits at the table out in the garden?
    Where does Sophea sit?

    Who plays in the garden in the evening?
    What does she do in the garden?
    Where does she play?
    When does she play in the garden?

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    Fill in, complete:

    She eats ___________with her family.

    Sophea is ten __________old.

    She lives in a small ___________.

    She walks home after her _____________.

    She __________ her shoes.

    She says hello to her __________.

    She changes clothes and ___________her face.

    She does her homework __________.

    Her ___________ or aunt helps her.

    She __________the plants at home.

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    Answers:

    1. She eats dinner with her family.
    2. Sophea is ten years old.
    3. She lives in a small village.
    4. She walks home after her school.
    5. She takes off her shoes.
    6. She says hello to her family.
    7. She changes clothes and washes her face.
    8. She does her homework at the table or outside near the house.
    9. Her cousin or aunt helps her.
    10. She waters the plants at home.


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    REWRITE THE STORY – follow instructions below:



    Sophea is ten years old.

    She lives in a village in Cambodia.

    After school, she walks home.

    At home, she takes off her shoes and says hello to her family.

    She eats dinner with her family.

    Sophea is ten years old.

    She lives in a small village.

    She walks home after her school.

    She takes off her shoes.

    She says hello to her family.

    She changes clothes and washes her face.

    She does her homework at the table or outside near the house.

    Her cousin or aunt helps her.

    She changes her clothes and washes her hands and face.

    Then she takes her school bag and opens her books.

    Sophea sits at the table or outside near the house.

    She does her homework. She writes and reads.

    Sometimes she asks her cousin or aunt for help.

    After homework, she puts her books back in her bag.

    Then she helps at home.

    She waters the plants or plays with her little brother.

    In the evening, she eats dinner with her family.
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    >>>>>>>YOU ARE SOPHEA;
    >>>>>>>YOU TELL YOUR STORY –
    >>>>>>>make all changes necessary:

    I am ten years old.

    I live in a village in Cambodia.

    After School, I walk……………………..

    ________________________________

    Correct version:


    I am ten years old.
    I live in a village in Cambodia.
    After school, I walk home.
    At home, I take off my shoes and say hello to my family.
    I change my clothes and wash my hands and face.
    Then I take my school bag and open my books.
    I sit at the table or outside near the house.
    I do my homework.
    I write and read.
    Sometimes I ask my cousin or aunt for help.
    After homework, I put my books back in my bag.
    Then I help at home.
    I water the plants or play with my little brother.
    In the evening, I eat dinner with my family.

    a speedy version:

  • Meet Sophea 5a (A1+,A2, present simple, a dream: manager, revised version)

    her dream

    My name is Sophea. I am ten years old. I want to be a hotel __________when I grow up. I love hotels because they are big, beautiful, and full of people from many places. A hotel manager helps __________ and makes the hotel a nice place.

    I work hard in __________because I want to learn a lot. A good hotel manager must know many things. I also try to improve my English every day. Many guests in hotels __________ English, so I need to speak well to help them. I read books, watch English videos, and practice speaking.

    I dream of working in a big __________one day. I want to welcome guests, make them happy, and run a great hotel. That is why I study hard and never give up. If I work __________ now, I can make my dream come true!

    Fill in to complete the story: hotel – school – manager – speak – hard – guests
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    Complete story:

    My name is Sophea. I am ten years old. I want to be a hotel manager when I grow up. I love hotels because they are big, beautiful, and full of people from many places. A hotel manager helps guests and makes the hotel a nice place.

    I work hard in school because I want to learn a lot. A good hotel manager must know many things. I also try to improve my English every day. Many guests in hotels speak English, so I need to speak well to help them. I read books, watch English videos, and practice speaking.

    I dream of working in a big hotel one day. I want to welcome guests, make them happy, and run a great hotel. That is why I study hard and never give up. If I work hard now, I can make my dream come true!

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    Find definition of the word/s given (answers below):

    • To grow up –
    • Guests –
    • Work hard –
    • To improve –
    • To watch – To look at something carefully, like TV or a movie.
    • To practice –
    • To welcome –
    • To run a hotel –
    • To give up – To stop trying when something is difficult.
    • Dream –

    a) To do something again and again to get better.

    b) People who visit a place, like a hotel or a home.

    c) Something you really want to do or be in the future.

    d) To get better at something.

    e) To manage a hotel and make sure everything works well.

    f) To become older from a child to an adult.

    g) To say hello and make someone feel happy in a place.

    h) To try your best and put in a lot of effort.
    ___________________

    Answers:

    • To grow up – f) To become older from a child to an adult.
    • Guests – b) People who visit a place, like a hotel or a home.
    • Work hard – h) To try your best and put in a lot of effort.
    • To improve – d) To get better at something.
    • To watch – To look at something carefully, like TV or a movie.
    • To practice – a) To do something again and again to get better.
    • To welcome – g) To say hello and make someone feel happy in a place.
    • To run a hotel – e) To manage a hotel and make sure everything works well.
    • To give up – To stop trying when something is difficult.
    • Dream – c) Something you really want to do or be in the future.

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    True or false?

    1. Sophea is ten years old.
    2. Sophea wants to be a doctor when she grows up.
    3. Sophea works hard in school because she wants to learn a lot.
    4. Sophea does not try to improve her English.
    5. Sophea reads books, watches videos, and practices speaking English.
    6. She dreams of working in a big hotel one day.
    7. A hotel manager does not help guests.
    8. Sophea wants to welcome guests and make them happy.
    9. Sophea plans to be a hotel manager because she likes the people in hotels.
    10. She will stop trying if her dream is hard to reach.
    11. A hotel manager must know many things.
    12. Sophea wants to make her dream come true by working hard.

    _________________________
    Answers:

    1. Sophea is ten years old. – True ✅
    2. Sophea wants to be a doctor when she grows up. – False ❌ (She wants to be a hotel manager)
    3. Sophea works hard in school because she wants to learn a lot. – True ✅
    4. Sophea does not try to improve her English. – False ❌ (She tries to improve her English every day)
    5. Sophea reads books, watches videos, and practices speaking English. – True ✅
    6. She dreams of working in a big hotel one day. – True ✅
    7. A hotel manager does not help guests. – False ❌ (A hotel manager helps guests)
    8. Sophea wants to welcome guests and make them happy. – True ✅
    9. Sophea plans to be a hotel manager because she likes the people in hotels. – True ✅
    10. She will stop trying if her dream is hard to reach. – False ❌ (She never gives up)
    11. A hotel manager must know many things. – True ✅
    12. Sophea wants to make her dream come true by working hard. – True ✅

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

    Here is the rewritten story with 20 orthographic mistakes, can you find them?

    My name is Sophea. I am ten years old. I want to be a hotel [maneger] manager when I grow up. I love hotles because they are big, beautifull, and full of people from many places. A hotel manager helps gests and makes the hotel a nice place.

    I work hrd in school becase I want to learn alot. A good hotel manager must knw many thigs. I also try to improove my English evry day. Many guessts in hotels speak English, so I need to speek well to help them. I red books, watch English videos, and pratice speaking.

    I dreem of working in a big hotel one day. I want to welcom guests, make them happi, and run a grate hotel. That is why I study hard and never give up. If I work hard now, I can make my dreem come true!
    ___________________
    1. **maneger** → manager

    2. **hotles** → hotels

    3. **beautifull** → beautiful

    4. **gests** → guests

    5. **hrd** → hard

    6. **becase** → because

    7. **alot** → a lot

    8. **knw** → know

    9. **thigs** → things

    10. **improove** → improve

    11. **evry** → every

    12. **guessts** → guests

    13. **speek** → speak

    14. **red** → read

    15. **pratice** → practice

    16. **dreem** → dream

    17. **welcom** → welcome

    18. **happi** → happy

    19. **grate** → great

    20. **dreem** → dream
    ################

    Multiple choice, one answer correct:

    1. How old is Sophea?
      a) 9
      b) 10
      c) 11
    2. Who does a hotel manager help?
      a) Drivers
      b) Teachers
      c) Guests
    3. Why does Sophea love hotels?
      a) They are big, beautiful, and full of people from many places
      b) They have delicious food
      c) They are quiet
    4. Where does Sophea work hard?
      a) At school
      b) At home
      c) At the hotel
    5. Does Sophea want to be a doctor?
      a) Yes, she does
      b) No, she wants to be a hotel manager
      c) Yes, she wants to be a teacher
    6. What must a good hotel manager know?
      a) Many things
      b) Only English
      c) Only how to cook
    7. How does Sophea practice English?
      a) By sleeping
      b) By watching TV only
      c) By reading, watching, and speaking
    8. Which language do many hotel guests speak?
      a) Khmer
      b) English
      c) Chinese
    9. Who wants to welcome guests and make them happy?
      a) Sophea
      b) The teacher
      c) The driver
    10. Does Sophea give up on her dream?
      a) Yes, she gives up quickly
      b) No, she never gives up
      c) Yes, sometimes she stops
    11. What does Sophea dream of?
      a) Working in a big hotel
      b) Working in a big school
      c) Working in a big hospital
    12. Why does Sophea study hard?
      a) To make her dream come true
      b) To play more games
      c) To help her friends
    13. Is Sophea nine years old?
      a) Yes, she is
      b) No, she is ten
      c) Yes, she is eleven
    14. Can Sophea make her dream come true if she works hard?
      a) No, never
      b) Yes, she can
      c) Only if she stops studying
    15. How does Sophea study?
      a) Hard
      b) Slowly
      c) Carelessly
    16. Are hotels small and quiet for Sophea?
      a) Yes, they are
      b) No, they are close to her home
      c) No, they are big and full of people

    Answer Key

    1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-a, 5-b, 6-a, 7-c,
    8-b, 9-a, 10-b, 11-a, 12-a, 13-b,
    14-b, 15-a, 16-c


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

    Rewrite the story, make all changes necessary:

    My Her name is Sophea. I am She is ten years old. I want She wants to be a hotel manager when I grow she grows up.


    I love hotels because they are big, beautiful, and full of people from many places.
    A hotel manager helps guests and makes the hotel a nice place.
    I work hard in school because I want to learn a lot.
    A good hotel manager must know many things.
    I also try to improve my English every day.
    Many guests in hotels speak English, so I need to speak well to help them.
    I read books, watch English videos, and practice speaking.
    I dream of working in a big hotel one day.
    I want to welcome guests, make them happy, and run a great hotel.
    That is why I study hard and never give up.
    If I work hard now, I can make my dream come true!
    ____________________


    Correct version:


    Her name is Sophea. She is ten years old. She wants to be a hotel manager when she grows up. She loves hotels because they are big, beautiful, and full of people from many places. A hotel manager helps guests and makes the hotel a nice place.

    She works hard in school because she wants to learn a lot. A good hotel manager must know many things. She also tries to improve her English every day. Many guests in hotels speak English, so she needs to speak well to help them. She reads books, watches English videos, and practices speaking.

    She dreams of working in a big hotel one day. She wants to welcome guests, make them happy, and run a great hotel. That is why she studies hard and never gives up. If she works hard now, she can make her dream come true!
    ####################

    Interview with Sophea, fill in, words below:

    runs – grow – watch – hard – a lot – dream – helps –
    things – places – never – try – English

    1. Q: What is your name?
      A: My name is Sophea.
    2. Q: How old are you?
      A: I am ten years old.
    3. Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
      A: I want to be a hotel manager when I ________up.
    4. Q: Why do you love hotels?
      A: Because hotels are big, beautiful, and full of people from many ________.
    5. Q: Who does a hotel manager help?
      A: A hotel manager ________ guests.
    6. Q: What does a hotel manager do in the hotel?
      A: A hotel manager _____ the hotel and makes it a nice place.
    7. Q: Do you work hard in school?
      A: Yes, I work hard in school.
    8. Q: Why do you work hard in school?
      A: Because I want to learn ________.
    9. Q: What must a good hotel manager know?
      A: A good hotel manager must know many ________.
    10. Q: What do you try to improve every day?
      A: I ________ to improve my English.
    11. Q: How do you practice English?
      A: I read books, ________ English videos, and practice speaking.
    12. Q: What language do many guests in hotels speak?
      A: Many guests speak _________.
    13. Q: What do you dream of?
      A: I _________ of working in a big hotel one day.
    14. Q: Will you give up if it is hard?
      A: No, I ________ give up.
    15. Q: Why do you study hard?
      A: I study ________ because I want to make my dream come true.

      ——————————-

    Full version:

    1. Q: What is your name?
      A: My name is Sophea.
    2. Q: How old are you?
      A: I am ten years old.
    3. Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
      A: I want to be a hotel manager when I grow up.
    4. Q: Why do you love hotels?
      A: Because hotels are big, beautiful, and full of people from many places.
    5. Q: Who does a hotel manager help?
      A: A hotel manager helps guests.
    6. Q: What does a hotel manager do in the hotel?
      A: A hotel manager runs the hotel and makes it a nice place.
    7. Q: Do you work hard in school?
      A: Yes, I work hard in school.
    8. Q: Why do you work hard in school?
      A: Because I want to learn a lot.
    9. Q: What must a good hotel manager know?
      A: A good hotel manager must know many things.
    10. Q: What do you try to improve every day?
      A: I try to improve my English.
    11. Q: How do you practice English?
      A: I read books, watch English videos, and practice speaking.
    12. Q: What language do many guests in hotels speak?
      A: Many guests speak English.
    13. Q: What do you dream of?
      A: I dream of working in a big hotel one day.
    14. Q: Will you give up if it is hard?
      A: No, I never give up.
    15. Q: Why do you study hard?
      A: I study hard because I want to make my dream come true.

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

  • Meet Sophea 4a (A1, present simple, join SMF class, revised version)

    -she has a dream, she wants to join the Shinta Mani Foundation class 2033/34

    version 1, a bit speedy ;-):


    version 2:


    Joining the Shinta Mani Foundation class in 2033/34 is a great idea because it gives me a chance to learn new skills and meet people from different places. The Foundation helps young people like me to grow and achieve our dreams.

    By joining the class, I can get a good education, which will open doors to better job opportunities in the future. I will also learn important life skills, such as teamwork and leadership. This experience can help me build confidence and feel more ready for the future.

    The Shinta Mani Foundation supports students in a caring and safe environment, so I will have the chance to grow in many ways. It will be an exciting and life-changing opportunity that will help me make a positive impact on my life and the lives of others.
    _____________________

    • To join: To become a part of something or take part in an activity.
    • Skills: Abilities or talents that help you do something well.
    • To grow: To become better or improve over time.
    • To achieve: To reach or complete something you have worked for.
    • Education: Learning new things, usually at school or through studying.
    • Opportunities: Chances to do something good or reach a goal.
    • Life skills: Things you learn that help you in everyday life, like solving problems or talking to people.
    • Leadership: The ability to guide or lead others.
    • Experience: Something you do or learn about, which helps you grow or understand better.
    • Confidence: Believing in yourself and your abilities.
    • Support: Help or care from others when you need it.
    • To care: To feel concern or love for someone or something.
    • Environment: The place or surroundings where you live or work.
    • Exciting: Something that makes you feel happy or full of energy because it’s fun or new.
    • Impact: The effect or result something has on people or things.

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

    Test your vocabulary, one answer may be correct:

    1. What does „to join“ mean?
      a) To leave
      b) To become part of something
      c) To watch something
      d) To stop doing something

    2. Which of these is a skill?

    a) Dreaming
    b) Playing the piano
    c) Walking
    d) Sleeping

    3. What does „to grow“ mean?

    a) To get bigger or better
    b) To go to sleep
    c) To eat food
    d) To feel sad

    4. What does „to achieve“ mean?

    a) To fail at something
    b) To finish something you worked for
    c) To ignore your goals
    d) To start something new

    5. What is „education“?

    a) A fun game
    b) Learning new things
    c) Sleeping at school
    d) Doing your homework

    6. What is an „opportunity“?

    a) A chance to do something
    b) A reason to sleep
    c) A time to relax
    d) A time to play

    7. What does „leadership“ mean?

    a) Helping others
    b) Watching people
    c) Leading or guiding others
    d) Being the boss of everyone

    8. What does „confidence“ mean?

    a) Being afraid
    b) Believing in yourself
    c) Asking for help
    d) Not talking to anyone

    9. What is an „impact“?

    a) A small effect or result
    b) A time to rest
    c) A big change or influence
    d) Something that happens by accident
    _____________________
    Answers:

    What is an „impact“? — c) A big change or influence

    What does „to join“ mean? — b) To become part of something

    Which of these is a skill? — b) Playing the piano

    What does „to grow“ mean? — a) To get bigger or better

    What does „to achieve“ mean? — b) To finish something you worked for

    What is „education“? — b) Learning new things

    What is an „opportunity“? — a) A chance to do something

    What does „leadership“ mean? — c) Leading or guiding others

    What does „confidence“ mean? — b) Believing in yourself

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

    Multiple choice – one answer correct:

    1. What does she want to do? — a) Join the Shinta Mani Foundation class b) Go on vacation c) Learn to cook
    2. What will the class help her do? — a) Sleep more b) Grow and learn c) Watch TV
    3. What is the Foundation for? — a) Playing games b) Helping young people c) Building houses
    4. What can she get from joining the class? — a) Free tickets b) A car c) A good education
    5. What skill can she learn? — a) Watching movies b) Leadership c) Sleeping
    6. What will the class help her feel? — a) Nervous b) Tired c) Confident
    7. What will joining the class give her? — a) Life skills b) A holiday c) A pet
    8. Where does the Foundation help students grow? — a) In a park b) At home c) In a caring environment
    9. What can she do after learning? — a) Sleep all day b) Achieve her dreams c) Go shopping
    10. What kind of opportunity is the class? — a) Difficult b) Exciting c) Boring
    11. Who benefits from the Foundation? — a) Young people b) Teachers only c) Animals
    12. What will joining the class help her do in life? — a) Watch TV b) Make a positive impact c) Play video games
    13. What skill is NOT mentioned in the text? — a) Teamwork b) Cooking c) Leadership
    14. What does education give her? — a) Knowledge b) Free time c) A pet
    15. Why is the class life-changing? — a) It helps her grow b) It gives her money c) It lets her sleep
    16. How does the Foundation support students? — a) In a noisy place b) In a busy city c) In a safe environment

    Answers:
    1a, 2b, 3b, 4c, 5b, 6c, 7a, 8c,
    9b, 10b, 11a, 12b, 13b, 14a, 15a, 16c

    _________________________-
    Answers:

    1. What does she want to do? — a) Join the Shinta Mani Foundation class
    2. What will the class help her do? — b) Grow and learn
    3. What is the Foundation for? — b) Helping young people
    4. What can she get from joining the class? — c) A good education
    5. What skill can she learn? — b) Leadership
    6. What will the class help her feel? — c) Confident
    7. What will joining the class give her? — a) Life skills
    8. Where does the Foundation help students grow? — c) In a caring environment
    9. What can she do after learning? — b) Achieve her dreams
    10. What kind of opportunity is the class? — b) Exciting
    11. Who benefits from the Foundation? — a) Young people
    12. What will joining the class help her do in life? — b) Make a positive impact
    13. What skill is NOT mentioned in the text? — b) Cooking
    14. What does education give her? — a) Knowledge
    15. Why is the class life-changing? — a) It helps her grow
    16. How does the Foundation support students? — c) In a safe environment

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

    Test your vocabulary, find the word defined below in the text:

    _____________ The effect something has on people or things.

    _____________ To become a part of a group or activity.

    _____________Things you can do well, like reading, writing, or playing sports.

    _____________ To become better or more mature over time.

    _____________ To succeed in doing something you worked for.

    _____________ Learning new things, especially in school.

    _____________ Chances to do something good or improve yourself.

    _____________ Working together with other people to reach a goal.

    _____________ The ability to guide or help others.

    _____________ Believing in yourself and your abilities.
    ——————————-
    Answers:

    The effect something has on people or things. — impact

    To become a part of a group or activity. — join

    Things you can do well, like reading, writing, or playing sports. — skills

    To become better or more mature over time. — grow

    To succeed in doing something you worked for. — achieve

    Learning new things, especially in school. — education

    Chances to do something good or improve yourself. — opportunity

    Working together with other people to reach a goal. — teamwork

    The ability to guide or help others. — leadership

    Believing in yourself and your abilities. — confidence

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

    True or false:

    1. She wants to join the Shinta Mani Foundation class.
    2. The class helps students grow and learn.
    3. The Foundation gives students free pets.
    4. The class will help her feel confident.
    5. She will not meet new people in the class.
    6. The class helps students achieve their dreams.
    7. The Foundation provides a safe and caring place.
    8. The class teaches students to sleep all day.
    9. The Foundation is for young people.
    10. Education from the class can help her in the future.
    11. The class is an exciting opportunity.
    12. The Foundation only helps adults.
    13. Students can learn teamwork and leadership.
    14. Joining the class will make her life worse.
    15. The class helps students make a positive impact.
    16. The class focuses only on games.

    True: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15

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

    Yes, or no? If no, then give the correct answer:

    1. Does she want to join the Shinta Mani Foundation class?
      YOU: Yes, she does.
    2. Do students in the class learn teamwork?
      ____________________________
    3. Does the Foundation help adults only?
      YOU: No, it doesn’t. It helps young people.
    4. Do students get free pets in the class?
      ____________________________
    5. Does the class help students feel confident?
      ____________________________
    6. Do students learn leadership in the class?
      ____________________________
    7. Does the Foundation provide a safe and caring environment?
      ____________________________
    8. Do students ignore their dreams in the class?
      ____________________________
    9. Does education in the class open doors to better jobs?
      ____________________________
    10. Do students meet new people in the class?
      ____________________________
    11. Does the class make students tired all the time?
      ____________________________
    12. Do students make a positive impact on their life and others?
      ____________________________
    13. Does the class focus only on games?
      ____________________________
    14. Do students grow and achieve their dreams in the class?
      ____________________________

    ———————————–

    Answers:

    1. Does she want to join the Shinta Mani Foundation class? — Yes, she does
    2. Do students in the class learn teamwork? — Yes, they do
    3. Does the Foundation help adults only? — No, it doesn’t; it helps young people
    4. Do students get free pets in the class? — No, they don’t; they don’t get pets
    5. Does the class help students feel confident? — Yes, it does.
    6. Do students learn leadership in the class? — Yes, they do
    7. Does the Foundation provide a safe and caring environment? — Yes, it does
    8. Do students ignore their dreams in the class? — No, they don’t; they achieve their dreams
    9. Does education in the class open doors to better jobs? — Yes, it does
    10. Do students meet new people in the class? — Yes, they do
    11. Does the class make students tired all the time? — No, it doesn’t; it helps them grow
    12. Do students make a positive impact on their life and others? — Yes, they do
    13. Does the class focus only on games? — No, it doesn’t; it helps students grow and achieve their dreams
    14. Do students grow and achieve their dreams in the class? — Yes, they do

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

    Match word to defintion:

    Words:

    1. To join
    2. Skills
    3. To grow
    4. To achieve
    5. Education
    6. Opportunities
    7. Life skills
    8. Leadership
    9. Experience
    10. Confidence
    11. Support
    12. To care
    13. Environment
    14. Exciting
    15. Impact

    Definitions:

    a) The effect something has on people or things
    b) The ability to lead or guide others
    c) To get bigger or better
    d) Believing in yourself
    e) Something fun or makes you happy
    f) Things you learn to help in daily life
    g) The place where you live or work
    h) To finish something you worked for
    i) Learning new things
    j) Things you are good at
    k) Feeling love or concern for someone
    l) Help from others
    m) Something you do or learn from
    n) To become part of a group or activity
    o) A chance to do something

    ________________________

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

    1. To join — To become part of a group or activity
    2. Skills — Things you are good at
    3. To grow — To get bigger or better
    4. To achieve — To finish something you worked for
    5. Education — Learning new things
    6. Opportunities — A chance to do something
    7. Life skills — Things you learn to help in daily life
    8. Leadership — The ability to lead or guide others
    9. Experience — Something you do or learn from
    10. Confidence — Believing in yourself
    11. Support — Help from others
    12. To care — Feeling love or concern for someone
    13. Environment — The place where you live or work
    14. Exciting — Something fun or makes you happy
    15. Impact — The effect something has on people or things

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

    Interview with Sophea (in the year 2033), fill in, words below

    happy – leadership – skills – education – lovely –
    grow – dreams – teachers – students

    ______________________

    1. What class are you in?
    I am in the Shinta Mani Foundation class.

    2. Why do you like the class?
    I like the class because it helps me __________ and learn.

    3. What do you learn in the class?
    I learn teamwork, __________, and life skills.

    4. Who helps you in the class?
    The __________ and staff help me.

    5. How do you feel in the class?
    I feel confident and __________.

    6. What does the class give you?
    The class gives me __________ and opportunities.

    7. Who do you work with in the class?
    I work with other __________ and teachers.

    8. How does the class help you?
    It helps me achieve my __________ and make a positive impact.

    9. What do you enjoy the most in the class?
    I enjoy learning new __________and meeting new people.

    10. Where do you study?
    I study at the Shinta Mani Foundation in ___________Siem Reap.

    —————————–

    Correct version:

    Interview with Sophea (2033)

    1. What class are you in?
    I am in the Shinta Mani Foundation class.

    2. Why do you like the class?
    I like the class because it helps me grow and learn.

    3. What do you learn in the class?
    I learn teamwork, leadership, and life skills.

    4. Who helps you in the class?
    The teachers and staff help me.

    5. How do you feel in the class?
    I feel confident and happy.

    6. What does the class give you?
    The class gives me education and opportunities.

    7. Who do you work with in the class?
    I work with other students and teachers.

    8. How does the class help you?
    It helps me achieve my dreams and make a positive impact.

    9. What do you enjoy the most in the class?
    I enjoy learning new skills and meeting new people.

    10. Where do you study?
    I study at the Shinta Mani Foundation.

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

  • Meet Sophea 3a (A1, present simple, education, revised version)

    Sophea loves going to school because she knows education is very important. Sophea’s favorite subject is English. She works very hard to learn it every day.

    Sophea loves going to school because she knows education is very important. Sophea’s favorite subject is English. She works very hard to learn it every day.

    Sophea understands that speaking English can help her in the future. It is an international language, and many people around the world use it to communicate. If Sophea speaks English well, she can get a good job when she grows up. She might work in tourism, in a big company, or even travel to other countries.

    English also helps Sophea learn more about the world. She can read books, watch videos, and talk to people from different countries. She dreams of making friends from many places.

    Sophea’s teacher encourages her and says, “If you work hard, you can do it!” Sophea believes this and practices English every day with a big smile.
    ##################

    Vocabulary:

    • revised version – a new or corrected version of something
    • education – learning at school or from books
    • to be important – to matter a lot
    • a favorite subject – the class you like the most
    • to work hard – to try a lot and do your best
    • to understand – to know the meaning of something
    • the future – the time that comes after now
    • a language – the way people speak and write (like English or Spanish)
    • to communicate – to talk or share ideas with others
    • to grow up – to become an adult
    • she might work – she may have a job
    • to travel to a country / countries – to go to a place or many places far away
    • to dream – to think about what you want in your life
    • to make friends – to find people to like and play or talk with
    • to encourage – to give hope or support to someone
    • to believe – to think something is true
    • to practise – to do something many times to get better
    • a big smile – a happy face with a wide mouth

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

    Multiple-choice, one answer correct:

    1. What is a revised version?
      a) a picture
      b) a new or corrected version
      c) a very old book
    2. What is education?
      a) watching TV
      b) playing games
      c) learning at school or from books
    3. What does it mean to be important?
      a) to matter a lot
      b) to be quiet
      c) to be small
    4. What is a favorite subject?
      a) the food you like
      b) the class you like the most
      c) the teacher you like
    5. What does to work hard mean?
      a) to eat a lot
      b) to try a lot and do your best
      c) to sleep all day
    6. What does to understand mean?
      a) to draw a picture
      b) to play outside
      c) to know the meaning of something
    7. What is the future?
      a) the time that is today
      b) the time that comes after now
      c) the time that is past
    8. What is a language?
      a) a type of animal
      b) a type of food
      c) the way people speak and write
    9. What does to communicate mean?
      a) to run fast
      b) to talk or share ideas with others
      c) to sleep
    10. What does to grow up mean?
      a) to eat more food
      b) to read a book
      c) to become an adult
    11. What does she might work mean?
      a) she may have a job
      b) she is sleeping
      c) she is cooking
    12. What does to travel to a country / countries mean?
      a) to stay at home
      b) to go to a place or many places far away
      c) to play in the park
    13. What does to dream mean?
      a) to clean your room
      b) to write a letter
      c) to think about what you want in your life
    14. What does to make friends mean?
      a) to sleep alone
      b) to eat with family
      c) to find people to like and play or talk with
    15. What does to encourage mean?
      a) to cry
      b) to give hope or support to someone
      c) to run very fast
    16. What does to believe mean?
      a) to play a game
      b) to draw a picture
      c) to think something is true
    17. What does to practise mean?
      a) to eat dinner
      b) to sleep
      c) to do something many times to get better
    18. What is a big smile?
      a) a happy face with a wide mouth
      b) a sad face
      c) a small drawing

    Answers (Randomized Correct Answers)

    Answers:
    1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b, 5-b, 6-c, 7-b,
    8-c, 9-b, 10-c, 11-a, 12-b, 13-c,
    14-c, 15-b, 16-c, 17-c, 18-a

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

    Find the words defined in the text:

    • _______________ A happy look on your face when you move your lips up.
    • _______________ Learning things at school or from books to know more.
    • _______________ To think about something you really want to happen.
    • _______________ To share ideas or talk with someone.
    • _______________ Something you like the most.
    • _______________ To say kind words to help someone try their best.
    • _______________ The time that is coming, not now but later.

      —————————–
      Correct answers:
    • A happy look on your face when you move your lips up. – a big smile
    • Learning things at school or from books to know more. – education
    • To think about something you really want to happen. – to dream
    • To share ideas or talk with someone. – to communicate
    • Something you like the most. – a favorite subject
    • To say kind words to help someone try their best. – to encourage
    • The time that is coming, not now but later. – the future

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

    True or false?

    1. Sophea’s favorite subject is English.
    2. She hates going to school.
    3. Learning English can help her in the future.
    4. Sophea wants to become a professional dancer.
    5. She practices English every day with a big smile.
    6. Speaking English cannot help Sophea get a good job.
    7. Sophea understands that English is an international language.
    8. She dreams of making friends from many places.
    9. Her teacher says, “If you work hard, you can do it!”
    10. Sophea never studies at home.
    11. English helps Sophea learn more about the world.
    12. Sophea might work in a zoo when she grows up.
    13. Speaking English allows her to communicate with people from other countries.
    14. She dislikes reading books in English.
    15. Sophea’s teacher does not support her learning English.

    _____________________-

    True: 1,3,5,7,8,9,11,13,

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

    And true is………..

    1. Does Sophea like to go to school or doesn’t she?
      YOU WRITE: She likes to go to school.
    2. Is Sophea’s favorite subject English or is it something else?
      YOU WRITE: Her favorite subject is English.
    3. Does Sophea think English is important for her future or doesn’t she?
      ____________________________
    4. Does Sophea want to make friends from other countries or not?
      ____________________________
    5. Does Sophea study English because she loves learning or for another reason?
      ____________________________
    6. Does Sophea believe English can help her get a good job or doesn’t she?
      ____________________________
    7. Does Sophea practice English every day or only sometimes?
      ____________________________
    8. Does Sophea’s teacher encourage her or discourage her?
      ____________________________
    9. Does Sophea want to read books in English or not?
      ____________________________
    10. Does Sophea enjoy learning about the world or doesn’t she?
      ____________________________

      —————————–

      Correct version:
    1. Does Sophea like to go to school or doesn’t she? – She likes to go to school.
    2. Is Sophea’s favorite subject English or is it something else? – Her favorite subject is English.
    3. Does Sophea think English is important for her future or doesn’t she? – She thinks English is important for her future.
    4. Does Sophea want to make friends from other countries or not? – She wants to make friends from other countries.
    5. Does Sophea study English because she loves learning or for another reason? – She studies English because she loves learning.
    6. Does Sophea believe English can help her get a good job or doesn’t she? – She believes English can help her get a good job.
    7. Does Sophea practice English every day or only sometimes? – She practices English every day.
    8. Does Sophea’s teacher encourage her or discourage her? – Her teacher encourages her.
    9. Does Sophea want to read books in English or not? – She wants to read books in English.
    10. Does Sophea enjoy learning about the world or doesn’t she? – She enjoys learning about the world.

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

    Multiple choice, one answer correct:

    1. Does Sophea like going to school?
      a) Yes, she likes it.
      b) No, she hates it.
      c) She sometimes likes it.
    2. What is Sophea’s favorite subject?
      a) Science
      b) Math
      c) English
    3. Why does Sophea want to speak English well?
      a) To get a good job
      b) To sleep more
      c) To play games
    4. How often does Sophea practice English?
      a) Only at school
      b) Every day
      c) Once a month
    5. What does English help Sophea learn?
      a) How to cook
      b) How to run
      c) More about the world
    6. Who encourages Sophea to study English?
      a) Her teacher
      b) Her friend
      c) Her brother
    7. What does Sophea dream of?
      a) Having a pet
      b) Becoming a singer
      c) Making friends from many countries
    8. What can Sophea do if she speaks English well?
      a) Only watch TV
      b) Work in tourism or a big company
      c) Stay home all the time
    9. How does Sophea feel when she learns English?
      a) Angry
      b) Happy
      c) Tired
    10. What does Sophea know about English?
      a) It is a secret code
      b) Only people in her city speak it
      c) It is an international language
    11. Why is education important to Sophea?
      a) She doesn’t care
      b) It helps her in the future
      c) It is boring
    12. What does Sophea do to get better at English?
      a) Practices every day
      b) Sleeps a lot
      c) Plays outside only
    13. What does Sophea’s teacher say?
      a) “You cannot learn English.”
      b) “Stop studying.”
      c) “If you work hard, you can do it!”
    14. Where might Sophea work in the future?
      a) Tourism or a big company
      b) Only at home
      c) In a garden

    Answers (exactly 5-a, 5-b, 4-c, randomized)

    1-a, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b, 5-c, 6-a, 7-c, 8-b, 9-b, 10-c , 11-c, 12-a, 13-c, 14-a

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

    Yes, she does? or No, she doesn’t

    1. Does she like going to school?
      YOU: Yes, she does.
    2. Does she play games instead of studying?
      YOU: No, she doesn’t. She works hard every day.
    3. Does she practice English every day?
    4. Does she dislike reading books in English?
    5. Does she want to make friends from other countries?
    6. Does she think education is not important?
    7. Does her teacher encourage her to learn English?
    8. Does she sleep instead of practicing English?
    9. Does she want to work in tourism when she grows up?
    10. Does she avoid practicing English?
    11. Does she enjoy learning about the world?
    12. Does she hate learning English?
    13. Does she want to travel to other countries?
    14. Does she think speaking English is useless?
    15. Does she dream of making friends from many countries?
    16. Does she think English can help her in the future?

      ____________________

    Correct answers.

    1. Does she like going to school? – Yes, she does!
    2. Does she play games instead of studying? – No, she doesn’t. She works hard every day.
    3. Does she practice English every day? – Yes, she does!
    4. Does she dislike reading books in English? – No, she doesn’t. She enjoys reading.
    5. Does she want to make friends from other countries? – Yes, she does!
    6. Does she think education is not important? – No, she doesn’t. She knows it is very important.
    7. Does her teacher encourage her to learn English? – Yes, she does!
    8. Does she sleep instead of practicing English? – No, she doesn’t. She studies every day.
    9. Does she want to work in tourism when she grows up? – Yes, she does!
    10. Does she avoid practicing English? – No, she doesn’t. She practices every day.
    11. Does she enjoy learning about the world? – Yes, she does!
    12. Does she hate learning English? – No, she doesn’t. She loves it.
    13. Does she want to travel to other countries? – Yes, she does!
    14. Does she think speaking English is useless? – No, she doesn’t. She knows it is helpful.
    15. Does she dream of making friends from many countries? – Yes, she does!
    16. Does she think English can help her in the future? – Yes, she does!

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

    Interview with Sophea – find the proper questions/answers (all at the end of dialogue):

    1. Interviewer:______________________________
    Sophea: I am ten years old.

    2. Interviewer: Where do you live?
    Sophea:____________________________

    3. Interviewer: ________________________
    Sophea:Yes, I like going to school very much.

    4. Interviewer:______________________________
    Sophea: My favorite subject is English.

    5. Interviewer: Why do you like learning English?
    Sophea:__________________________________

    6. Interviewer: What do you want to do when you grow up?
    Sophea:________________________________

    7. Interviewer:_______________________________
    Sophea:It helps me talk to people from other countries and learn new things.

    8. Interviewer: How often do you practice English?
    Sophea:__________________________________

    9. Interviewer: What do you do to improve your English?
    Sophea:___________________________________.

    10. Interviewer: Do you find English hard to learn?
    Sophea: Sometimes it is hard, but I work hard and try my best.

    11. Interviewer:___________________________
    Sophea: My teacher is very kind and helps me a lot.

    12. Interviewer:___________________________________
    Sophea: My dream is to travel the world and help my village.

    ———————————–

    Answers:
    1-h, 2-j, 3-d, 4-i, 5-e, 6-a, 7-k, 8-c, 9-g, 11-b, 12-f

    ———————————–
    Fill in:

    a) I want to get a good job and help my family.

    b) What do you think about your teacher?

    c) I practice English every day.

    d) Do you like going to school?

    e) Because English can help me in the future.

    f) What is your dream for the future?

    g) I read books, watch videos, and talk with my teacher

    h) Hello, Sophea! How old are you?

    i) What is your favorite subject at school?

    j) I live in Cambodia.

    k) How does English help you in life?

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

    Correct version:

    1. Interviewer: Hello, Sophea! How old are you?
      Sophea: I am ten years old.
    2. Interviewer: Where do you live?
      Sophea: I live in Cambodia.
    3. Interviewer: Do you like going to school?
      Sophea: Yes, I like going to school very much.
    4. Interviewer: What is your favorite subject at school?
      Sophea: My favorite subject is English.
    5. Interviewer: Why do you like learning English?
      Sophea: Because English can help me in the future.
    6. Interviewer: What do you want to do when you grow up?
      Sophea: I want to get a good job and help my family.
    7. Interviewer: How does English help you in life?
      Sophea: It helps me talk to people from other countries and learn new things.
    8. Interviewer: How often do you practice English?
      Sophea: I practice English every day.
    9. Interviewer: What do you do to improve your English?
      Sophea: I read books, watch videos, and talk with my teacher.
    10. Interviewer: Do you find English hard to learn?
      Sophea: Sometimes it is hard, but I work hard and try my best.
    11. Interviewer: What do you think about your teacher?
      Sophea: My teacher is very kind and helps me a lot.
    12. Interviewer: What is your dream for the future?
      Sophea: My dream is to travel the world and help my village.

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

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    >>>>>>>think English is important for your life.



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  • Meet Sophea 2a (A1, present simple, learning important, revised version)

    part 2, Sophea and learning

    Complete, words below:

    Sophea loves school. She says learning is very important. It helps people know more and do good __________.

    At school, Sophea learns to read, write, and __________. She likes books because they tell new stories and ideas. Sophea thinks learning is like growing a __________.

    She wants to be a teacher one day. She wants to help __________ learn. Sophea believes learning can make her family and village better.

    Her parents tell her to keep learning. Sophea feels happy when she learns something new. She says to her brother Ben, that learning is fun, that he will like __________, too.

    Sophea smiles. She knows __________ will help her do great things.

    FILL IN:

    school, things, tree , children, learning, count



    _______________________

    Vocabulary

    • to be important → to be needed or to matter
    • to do good things → to help people, to be kind
    • to read → to look at words and understand them
    • to write → to put words or letters on paper
    • to count → to say numbers in order (1, 2, 3 …)
    • to grow a tree → to make a tree big with time and care
    • a teacher → a person who helps children learn
    • to believe → to think something is true
    • to make somebody better → to help someone improve or feel good
    • to keep learning → to study again and again, not stop
    • to be fun → to make people happy, to enjoy
    • to like school → to be happy to go to school
    • to smile → to make a happy face with your mouth

    ____________________


    Complete version:

    Sophea loves school. She says learning is very important. It helps people know more and do good things.

    At school, Sophea learns to read, write, and count. She likes books because they tell new stories and ideas. Sophea thinks learning is like growing a tree.

    She wants to be a teacher one day. She wants to help children learn. Sophea believes learning can make her family and village better.

    Her parents tell her to keep learning. Sophea feels happy when she learns something new. She says to her brother Ben, that learning is fun, that he will like school, too.

    Sophea smiles. She knows learning will help her do great things.

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

    Find the word, match definition and word


    to smile – to count – to write – teacher – to read – to be fun – to keep learning – to believe – to make somebody better – to grow a tree – to do good things – to be important – to like school

    1. To matter, to be needed. → __________
    2. To help people, to be kind. → __________
    3. To look at words and understand them. → __________
    4. To put words or letters on paper. → __________
    5. To say numbers in order (1, 2, 3 …). → __________
    6. To make a tree big with time and care. → __________
    7. A person who helps children learn. → __________
    8. To think something is true. → __________
    9. To help someone improve or feel good. → __________
    10. To study again and again, not stop. → __________
    11. To make people happy, to enjoy. → __________
    12. To be happy to go to school. → __________
    13. To make a happy face with your mouth. → __________

    _____________________________

    Answers:

    1. To matter, to be needed. → to be important
    2. To help people, to be kind. → to do good things
    3. To look at words and understand them. → to read
    4. To put words or letters on paper. → to write
    5. To say numbers in order (1, 2, 3 …). → to count
    6. To make a tree big with time and care. → to grow a tree
    7. A person who helps children learn. → a teacher
    8. To think something is true. → to believe
    9. To help someone improve or feel good. → to make somebody better
    10. To study again and again, not stop. → to keep learning
    11. To make people happy, to enjoy. → to be fun
    12. To be happy to go to school. → to like school
    13. To make a happy face with your mouth. → to smile


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

    True or False?

    1. Sophea loves school. → ______
    2. She thinks learning is not important. → ______
    3. At school, Sophea learns to read, write, and swim. → ______
    4. She says books tell new stories and ideas. → ______
    5. Sophea thinks learning is like growing a tree. → ______
    6. She wants to be a doctor one day. → ______
    7. She wants to help children learn. → ______
    8. Sophea thinks learning can make her family and village better. → ______
    9. Her parents tell her to stop learning. → ______
    10. She feels happy when she learns something new. → ______
    11. She tells her brother Ben that learning is boring. → ______
    12. She says Ben will like school too. → ______
    13. Sophea cries when she learns something new. → ______
    14. Sophea smiles. → ______
    15. She knows learning will help her do great things. → _____
      ———————————–

    True: 1,4,5,7,8,10,12,14,15

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

    Multiple choice, one answer correct:

    1. What does Sophea love?
      a) School
      b) Books
      c) Playing outside
    2. What does Sophea learn at school?
      a) To cook
      b) To read, write, and count
      c) To swim
    3. Why does Sophea like books?
      a) They are heavy
      b) They make noise
      c) They tell new stories and ideas
    4. What does Sophea think learning is like?
      a) Growing a tree
      b) Singing a song
      c) Running fast
    5. What does Sophea want to be one day?
      a) A singer
      b) A doctor
      c) A teacher
    6. Who does Sophea want to help?
      a) Children
      b) Her friends only
      c) Her parents
    7. What can learning do for her family and village?
      a) Make them rich
      b) Make them angry
      c) Make them better
    8. What do her parents tell her?
      a) Stop learning
      b) Keep learning
      c) Sleep more
    9. How does Sophea feel when she learns something new?
      a) Angry
      b) Happy
      c) Sad
    10. What does Sophea tell her brother Ben?
      a) Learning is fun
      b) Learning is hard
      c) Learning is boring
    11. What will Ben like, Sophea says?
      a) Sleeping
      b) Playing games
      c) School
    12. What does Sophea know learning will do?
      a) Make her tired
      b) Make her angry
      c) Help her do great things

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

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

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

    Interview with Sophea – questions at the end of dialogue:

    1. ______________
    My name is Sophea.

    ______________
    I am 10 years old.

    3. _________________________
    I like to read and learn new things.

    4. ____________________________________
    Learning is important because it helps me understand the world and do good things.

    5. ___________________________________________
    I want to be a teacher. I want to help other children learn.

    6. _________________________________
    My favorite subject is reading. I love books.

    7. _______________________________
    My parents and my teacher help me learn.

    8. ________________________________________________
    I like books because they tell interesting stories and give me new ideas.

    9. ________________________________________
    I feel happy and excited when I learn something new.

    10. ________________________________________________
    I would tell him, „School is fun and important. You will love it!“

    a) What do you like about books?

    b) How old are you?

    c) What would you tell your little brother about school?

    d) Why is learning important to you?

    e) What is your favorite subject at school?

    f) What is your name?

    g) What do you want to be when you grow up?

    h) How do you feel when you learn something new?

    i) What do you like to do in school?

    j) Who helps you learn?

    ___________________________

    Correct version:

    1. What is your name?
      My name is Sophea.
    2. How old are you?
      I am 10 years old.
    3. What do you like to do in school?
      I like to read and learn new things.
    4. Why is learning important to you?
      Learning is important because it helps me understand the world and do good things.
    5. What do you want to be when you grow up?
      I want to be a teacher. I want to help other children learn.
    6. What is your favorite subject at school?
      My favorite subject is reading. I love books.
    7. Who helps you learn?
      My parents and my teacher help me learn.
    8. What do you like about books?
      I like books because they tell interesting stories and give me new ideas.
    9. How do you feel when you learn something new?
      I feel happy and excited when I learn something new.
    10. What would you tell your little brother about school?
      I would tell him, „School is fun and important. You will love it!“

    #####################
    Sophea, a poem

    Sophea loves school and learning every day.

    She says it helps us grow in every way.

    At school, she learns to read and write with care,

    And solving problems makes her more aware.

    She dreams of teaching children when she’s grown,

    And making life much better near her home.

    Her parents say, “You can do anything.”

    This makes her happy; learning gives her wings.

    She smiles and tells her brother, “School is fun.

    It opens doors for all when work is done.

  • Meet Sophea 1a (A1, present simple, her family, revised version)

    part 1 – for beginners

    Sophea is a young girl. She is 10 years old. She lives with her family.

    Her family is small but happy. Sophea has a mother, a father, and a little brother. Her mother’s name is Anna. Anna is kind and loves to cook. Her father’s name is Tom. Tom is strong and works hard.

    Sophea’s little brother is Ben. Ben is 4 years old. He is funny and loves to play with toys. Sophea and Ben like to laugh together.

    Sophea loves her family. They love her too. They are always happy when they are together.
    __________________________________
    Vocabulary:

    1. young – not old; a child or little person
    2. a small family – a family with few people
    3. a mother – a woman who has children
    4. a father – a man who has children
    5. a brother – a boy who has the same parents as you
    6. to be kind – to be nice and help people
    7. to cook – to make food
    8. to be strong – to have a strong body; not weak
    9. to work hard – to do a lot of work and try your best
    10. to be funny – to make people laugh
    11. a toy – something children play with
    12. to laugh – to make a happy sound; smile and make sound
    13. to be together – to be with other people; not alone


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

    Multiple-choice exercise, one answer correct:

    1. What does young mean?
      A) not old
      B) very big
      C) a lot of toys
    2. What is a mother?
      A) a man who has children
      B) a woman who has children
      C) a child
    3. What is a father?
      A) a woman who has children
      B) a man who has children
      C) a toy
    4. What is a brother?
      A) a girl in your family
      B) a boy who has the same parents as you
      C) a happy sound
    5. What is a small family?
      A) a family with many people
      B) a strong person
      C) a family with few people
    6. What does it mean to be kind?
      A) to be funny
      B) to cook food
      C) to be nice and help people
    7. What does to cook mean?
      A) to eat
      B) to make food
      C) to play
    8. What does it mean to be strong?
      A) to be weak
      B) to be small
      C) to have a strong body; not weak
    9. What does to work hard mean?
      A) to sleep
      B) to do a lot of work and try your best
      C) to laugh
    10. What does to be funny mean?
      A) to be kind
      B) to cook
      C) to make people laugh
    11. What is a toy?
      A) to laugh
      B) a strong person
      C) something children play with
    12. What does to laugh mean?
      A) to be with other people
      B) to make a happy sound; smile and make sound
      C) to cook
    13. What does to be together mean?
      A) to be alone
      B) to work hard
      C) to be with other people; not alone
    14. What is a brother?
      A) a boy who has the same parents as you
      B) a man who has children
      C) a happy sound
    15. What is a mother?
      A) a woman who has children
      B) a toy
      C) a child

    Answers:

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

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

    True or false?

    1. Sophea is 10 years old.
    2. Sophea has a big family.
    3. Her mother’s name is Anna.
    4. Anna likes to cook.
    5. Sophea’s father is Tom.
    6. Tom is strong.
    7. Tom is lazy.
    8. Ben is Sophea’s little brother.
    9. Ben is 6 years old.
    10. Ben plays with toys.
    11. Sophea and Ben laugh together.
    12. Sophea does not like her family.
    13. The family is happy together.
    14. Sophea has one brother.
    15. Sophea has a sister.

    _______________________-

    True: 1,3,4,5,6,8,10,11,13,14

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

    Fill the gap:

    1. Sophea is very ____.
      a) young
      b) old
      c) funny
    2. Anna is kind and loves to ____.
      a) laugh
      b) cook
      c) play
    3. A ____ is a woman who has children.
      a) father
      b) mother
      c) brother
    4. Tom is strong and works ____.
      a) hard
      b) funny
      c) together
    5. Sophea and Ben like to ____.
      a) play
      b) laugh
      c) cook
    6. Ben is Sophea’s little ____.
      a) brother
      b) mother
      c) father
    7. A ____ is a boy in the family.
      a) mother
      b) brother
      c) toy
    8. To be ____ means to help and be nice.
      a) laugh
      b) cook
      c) kind
    9. Sophea and Ben are always happy when they are ____.
      a) together
      b) funny
      c) kind
    10. Children play with a ____.
      a) laugh
      b) toy
      c) strong
    11. A ____ family has few people.
      a) strong
      b) funny
      c) small
    12. A ____ is a man who has children.
      a) brother
      b) father
      c) toy
    13. To ____ means to make food.
      a) cook
      b) laugh
      c) play
    14. To ____ means to make a happy sound.
      a) laugh
      b) be kind
      c) play
    15. Tom works hard and is very ____.
      a) young
      b) funny
      c) strong

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    Answers:

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

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    Answers:

    1. Sophea is very young.
    2. Anna is kind and loves to cook.
    3. A mother is a woman who has children.
    4. Tom is strong and works hard.
    5. Sophea and Ben like to laugh.
    6. Ben is Sophea’s little brother.
    7. A brother is a boy in the family.
    8. To be kind means to help and be nice.
    9. Sophea and Ben are always happy when they are together.
    10. Children play with a toy.
    11. A small family has few people.
    12. A father is a man who has children.
    13. To cook means to make food.
    14. To laugh means to make a happy sound.
    15. Tom works hard and is very strong.

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    Multiple-choice, one answer correct:

    1. How old is Sophea?
      a) 10
      b) 12
      c) 8
    2. What is Sophea’s mother’s name?
      a) Tom
      b) Ben
      c) Anna
    3. What does Anna love to do?
      a) Play
      b) Cook
      c) Laugh
    4. What is Sophea’s father’s name?
      a) Tom
      b) Ben
      c) Anna
    5. What is Tom like?
      a) Small
      b) Funny
      c) Strong
    6. How old is Ben?
      a) 6
      b) 4
      c) 10
    7. What does Ben love to play with?
      a) Toys
      b) Food
      c) Books
    8. Who is funny in the family?
      a) Tom
      b) Ben
      c) Anna
    9. What do Sophea and Ben like to do together?
      a) Laugh
      b) Cook
      c) Sleep
    10. How is Sophea’s family?
      a) Weak
      b) Big and sad
      c) Small but happy
    11. Who is kind in the family?
      a) Anna
      b) Tom
      c) Ben
    12. Who works hard in the family?
      a) Tom
      b) Ben
      c) Sophea
    13. How do they feel when they are together?
      a) Happy
      b) Angry
      c) Tired
    14. What is Ben’s relation to Sophea?
      a) Father
      b) Little brother
      c) Uncle
    15. Who loves Sophea?
      a) Her family
      b) Only Ben
      c) Only Tom

    ______________________

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

    1. Sophea is 10 years old.
    2. Sophea’s mother’s name is Anna.
    3. Anna loves to cook.
    4. Sophea’s father’s name is Tom.
    5. Tom is strong.
    6. Ben is 4 years old.
    7. Ben loves to play with toys.
    8. Tom is funny.
    9. Sophea and Ben like to laugh together.
    10. Sophea’s family is small but happy.
    11. Anna is kind in the family.
    12. Tom works hard in the family.
    13. They feel happy when they are together.
    14. Ben is Sophea’s little brother.
    15. Her family loves Sophea.

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    What is correct?

    1. Is Sophea 10 years old or 12 years old?
    2. Is Sophea’s mother named Anna or Sara?
    3. Does Anna love to cook or to play?
    4. Is Sophea’s father named Tom or Ben?
    5. Is Tom strong or weak?
    6. Is Ben 4 years old or 6 years old?
    7. Does Ben love to play with toys or books?
    8. Is Tom funny or serious?
    9. Do Sophea and Ben like to laugh or sleep together?
    10. Is Sophea’s family small but happy or big and sad?
    11. Is Anna kind or lazy?
    12. Does Tom work hard or play all day?
    13. Are they happy or angry when they are together?
    14. Is Ben Sophea’s little brother or uncle?
    15. Does Sophea’s family love her or not love her?

    _________________
    Answers:

    Sophea is 10 years old.

    Sophea’s mother is named Anna.

    Anna loves to cook.

    Sophea’s father is named Tom.

    Tom is strong.

    Ben is 4 years old.

    Ben loves to play with toys.

    Tom is funny.

    Sophea and Ben like to laugh together.

    Sophea’s family is small but happy.

    Anna is kind.

    Tom works hard.

    They are happy when they are together.

    Ben is Sophea’s little brother.

    Sophea’s family loves her.

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    Interview with Sochea – which answers to which questions?

    1.Interviewer: Who do you live with?
    Sophea: _____________

    2. Interviewer: What is your name?
    Sophea: ______________

    3. Interviewer: How old are you?
    Sophea: _______________

    4. Interviewer: What is your mother’s name?
    Sophea: __________________

    5. Interviewer: What does your mother like to do?
    Sophea: ____________

    6. Interviewer: What is your father’s name?
    Sophea: _______________

    7. Interviewer: How is your father?
    Sophea: ___________________

    8. Interviewer: Who is your little brother?
    Sophea: _______________

    9. Interviewer: How old is Ben?
    Sophea: ________________

    10. Interviewer: What do you like to do with Ben?
    Sophea:_________________

    11. Interviewer: How is your family?
    Sophea: _________________

    ___________________

    a – My mother’s name is Anna.

    b – He is strong and works hard.

    c – My family is small but happy.

    d – My father’s name is Tom.

    e – My little brother is Ben.

    f – My name is Sophea.

    g – I live with my family.

    h – I like to laugh with Ben.

    i – He is 4 years old.

    j – I am 10 years old.

    k – She likes to cook.
    __________________
    1 g

    2 f

    3 j

    4 a

    5 k

    6 d

    7 b

    8 e

    9 i

    10 h

    11 c


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    Correct version:

    Interviewer: Who do you live with?
    Sophea: I live with my family.

    Interviewer: What is your name?
    Sophea: My name is Sophea.

    Interviewer: How old are you?
    Sophea: I am 10 years old.

    Interviewer: What is your mother’s name?
    Sophea: My mother’s name is Anna.

    Interviewer: What does your mother like to do?
    Sophea: She likes to cook.

    Interviewer: What is your father’s name?
    Sophea: My father’s name is Tom.

    Interviewer: How is your father?
    Sophea: He is strong and works hard.

    Interviewer: Who is your little brother?
    Sophea: My little brother is Ben.

    Interviewer: How old is Ben?
    Sophea: He is 4 years old.

    Interviewer: What do you like to do with Ben?
    Sophea: I like to laugh with Ben.

    Interviewer: How is your family?
    Sophea: My family is small but happy.

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  • Teamwork in a hotel, Sochea looking back at a great time (A2, past simple)

    • Her career and the power of teamwork

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    >>>>IMPORTANT:
    >>>>>>>>>>before you start that exercise

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>#do this one
    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>># and the one on past simple

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    My name is Sochea. I was an excellent manager in a five-star hotel in Cambodia. I retired in May 2025. Looking back, I remember my career and how important teamwork was.

    In the hotel, many people worked together every day. The reception, housekeeping, restaurant, and maintenance teams all had different jobs, but we needed to cooperate to make guests happy. Good teamwork was very important.

    At the reception, staff welcomed guests, gave information, and answered questions. But the reception team could not work alone. When a guest checked in, the room had to be clean. Housekeeping did this job. If housekeeping did not finish on time, the guest had to wait, and this was not good service.

    The restaurant team also had an important role. They prepared meals for the guests. When they worked well, guests enjoyed their food and felt comfortable. Sometimes the restaurant and reception teams had to communicate, for example, when a guest asked for breakfast in the room.

    Maintenance was another important team. They fixed problems, like broken lights or air conditioners. Without them, the hotel did not run smoothly.

    I learned that good teamwork meant respect, clear communication, and helping each other. When everybody worked together, guests were happy, and the hotel was successful. I feel proud that I led such a team.

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    Verbs, infinitive and past simple forms:

    to be (was/[=slash] were) : to exist or to have a state or condition
    to have (had) : to own, possess, or experience
    to retire (retired) : to stop working after a career
    to look (looked) : to think about or examine
    to remember (remembered) : to have a memory of something
    to work (worked) : to perform tasks or a job
    to cooperate (cooperated) : to work together with others
    to make (made) : to create or cause something
    to welcome (welcomed) : to greet someone in a friendly way
    to give (gave) : to provide something to someone
    to answer (answered) : to reply to a question
    to check in (checked in) : to register upon arrival at a hotel
    to finish (finished) : to complete something
    to wait (waited) : to stay until something happens
    to prepare (prepared) : to make ready
    to enjoy (enjoyed) : to feel pleasure from something
    to feel (felt) : to experience an emotion or sensation
    to communicate (communicated) : to exchange information
    to ask (asked) : to request information
    to fix (fixed) : to repair something
    to run (ran) : to operate or function
    to learn (learned) : to gain knowledge or understanding
    to help (helped) : to assist someone

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    Fill in the blanks – past simple

    1. I ________ (be) an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
    2. I ________ (have) many responsibilities every day.
    3. The receptionist ________ (give) information to the guests.
    4. Housekeeping ________ (come) early to clean the rooms.
    5. Some guests ________ (take) breakfast in their rooms.
    6. The restaurant staff ________ (make) breakfast and lunch for the guests.
    7. Sometimes the maintenance team ________ (find) broken lights in the rooms.
    8. I ________ (learn) that teamwork was very important.
    9. The guests ________ (feel) happy when all teams worked together.
    10. I ________ (leave) the hotel after many years of work.
    11. The staff ________ (work) very hard every day.
    12. Housekeeping ________ (finish) the cleaning on time.
    13. I ________ (look) back and remember many moments.
    14. The teams ________ (help) each other during busy days.
    15. Everyone ________ (communicate) to make guests happy.

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    Full version:

    1. I was an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
    2. I had many responsibilities every day.
    3. The receptionist gave information to the guests.
    4. Housekeeping came early to clean the rooms.
    5. Some guests took breakfast in their rooms.
    6. The restaurant staff made breakfast and lunch for the guests.
    7. Sometimes the maintenance team found broken lights in the rooms.
    8. I learned that teamwork was very important.
    9. The guests felt happy when all teams worked together.
    10. I left the hotel after many years of work.
    11. The staff worked very hard every day.
    12. Housekeeping finished the cleaning on time.
    13. I looked back and remembered many moments.
    14. The teams helped each other during busy days.
    15. Everyone communicated to make guests happy.

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    Make the following sentences negative:

    1. I was an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
    2. I had many responsibilities every day.
    3. The receptionist gave information to the guests.
    4. Housekeeping came early to clean the rooms.
    5. Some guests took breakfast in their rooms.
    6. The restaurant staff made breakfast and lunch for the guests.
    7. Sometimes the maintenance team found broken lights in the rooms.
    8. I learned that teamwork was very important.
    9. The guests felt happy when all teams worked together.
    10. I left the hotel after many years of work.
    11. The staff worked very hard every day.
    12. Housekeeping finished the cleaning on time.
    13. I looked back and remembered many moments.
    14. The teams helped each other during busy days.
    15. Everyone communicated to make guests happy.

    ______________________________

    Correct version:

    1. I was not an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
    2. I did not have many responsibilities every day.
    3. The receptionist did not give information to the guests.
    4. Housekeeping did not come early to clean the rooms.
    5. Some guests did not take breakfast in their rooms.
    6. The restaurant staff did not make breakfast and lunch for the guests.
    7. Sometimes the maintenance team did not find broken lights in the rooms.
    8. I did not learn that teamwork was very important.
    9. The guests did not feel happy when all teams worked together.
    10. I did not leave the hotel after many years of work.
    11. The staff did not work very hard every day.
    12. Housekeeping did not finish the cleaning on time.
    13. I did not look back and remember many moments.
    14. The teams did not help each other during busy days.
    15. Everyone did not communicate to make guests happy.

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    Turn the following statements into questions:

    1. I was an excellent manager in a five-star hotel.
    2. I had many responsibilities every day.
    3. The receptionist gave information to the guests.
    4. Housekeeping came early to clean the rooms.
    5. Some guests took breakfast in their rooms.
    6. The restaurant staff made breakfast and lunch for the guests.
    7. Sometimes the maintenance team found broken lights in the rooms.
    8. I learned that teamwork was very important.
    9. The guests felt happy when all teams worked together.
    10. I left the hotel after many years of work.
    11. The staff worked very hard every day.
    12. Housekeeping finished the cleaning on time.
    13. I looked back and remembered many moments.
    14. The teams helped each other during busy days.
    15. Everyone communicated to make guests happy.

    _____________________________

    Correct version:

    1. Was I an excellent manager in a five-star hotel?
    2. Did I have many responsibilities every day?
    3. Did the receptionist give information to the guests?
    4. Did housekeeping come early to clean the rooms?
    5. Did some guests take breakfast in their rooms?
    6. Did the restaurant staff make breakfast and lunch for the guests?
    7. Did the maintenance team find broken lights in the rooms?
    8. Did I learn that teamwork was very important?
    9. Did the guests feel happy when all teams worked together?
    10. Did I leave the hotel after many years of work?
    11. Did the staff work very hard every day?
    12. Did housekeeping finish the cleaning on time?
    13. Did I look back and remember many moments?
    14. Did the teams help each other during busy days?
    15. Did everyone communicate to make guests happy?

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    Yes, she/they did! or No, she/they didn’t.

    1. Did the maintenance team paint the walls?
      – No, they didn’t, the maintenance team fixed broken lights.
    2. Did the receptionist welcome the guests?
      – Yes, they did.
    3. Did Sochea work in a school?

      _________________________
    4. Did housekeeping clean the rooms on time?

      _________________________
    5. Did the restaurant staff serve breakfast in the rooms?

      _________________________
    6. Did the restaurant staff clean the windows?

      _________________________
    7. Did Sochea retire in May 2025?

      _________________________
    8. Did the guests feel happy when all teams worked together?

      _________________________
    9. Did Sochea forget about teamwork?

      _________________________
    10. Did the teams help each other during busy days?

      _________________________
    11. Did the staff work very hard every day?

      _________________________
    12. Did housekeeping ignore the rooms?

      _________________________
    13. Did the maintenance team fix broken lights?

      _________________________
    14. Did Sochea learn that teamwork was very important?

      _________________________
    15. Did Sochea work in a five-star hotel?

      _________________________
    16. Did the restaurant staff prepare breakfast?

      _________________________
    17. Did the receptionist cook the meals?

      _________________________
    18. Did the maintenance team paint the walls?

      _________________________

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    Correct version:

    1. Did the maintenance team paint the walls? – No, they didn’t, the maintenance team fixed broken lights.
    2. Did the receptionist welcome the guests? – Yes, they did.
    3. Did Sochea work in a school? – No, she didn’t, she worked in a five-star hotel.
    4. Did housekeeping clean the rooms on time? – Yes, they did.
    5. Did the restaurant staff serve breakfast in the rooms? – Yes, they did.
    6. Did the restaurant staff clean the windows? – No, they didn’t, the restaurant staff prepared breakfast and lunch.
    7. Did Sochea retire in May 2025? – Yes, she did.
    8. Did the guests feel happy when all teams worked together? – Yes, they did.
    9. Did Sochea forget about teamwork? – No, she didn’t, she learned that teamwork was very important.
    10. Did the teams help each other during busy days? – Yes, they did.
    11. Did the staff work very hard every day? – Yes, they did.
    12. Did housekeeping ignore the rooms? – No, they didn’t, housekeeping cleaned the rooms on time.
    13. Did the maintenance team fix broken lights? – Yes, they did.
    14. Did Sochea learn that teamwork was very important? – Yes, she did.
    15. Did Sochea work in a five-star hotel? – Yes, she did.
    16. Did the restaurant staff prepare breakfast? – Yes, they did.
    17. Did the receptionist cook the meals? – No, they didn’t, the receptionist gave information and answered questions.
    18. Did the maintenance team paint the walls? – No, they didn’t, the maintenance team fixed broken lights.

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    Interview with Sochea – fill in

    welcomed – broken lights – retired – worked – a lot –
    teamwork – was – helped – star – prepared – did – very

    ___________________________

    1. Interviewer: Where did you work?
    Sochea: I worked in a five-__________ hotel in Cambodia.

    2. Interviewer: When did you retire?
    Sochea: I __________ in May 2025.

    3. Interviewer: What job did you do in the hotel?
    Sochea: I __________ the manager of the hotel.

    4. Interviewer: Did you work every day?
    Sochea: Yes, I worked __________ every day.

    5. Interviewer: Who worked at the reception?
    Sochea: The reception staff __________ the guests and answered questions.

    6. Interviewer: Did housekeeping clean the rooms on time?
    Sochea: Yes, they __________.

    7. Interviewer: What did the restaurant staff do?
    Sochea: They __________ breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    8. Interviewer: Did the maintenance team fix problems?
    Sochea: Yes, they fixed __________ and air conditioners.

    9. Interviewer: Was teamwork important in the hotel?
    Sochea: Yes, teamwork was __________ important.

    10. Interviewer: Did the teams help each other?
    Sochea: Yes, they __________each other every day.

    11. Interviewer: Did guests enjoy their stay?
    Sochea: Yes, they felt happy when all teams __________ together.

    12. Interviewer: What did you learn from your career?
    Sochea: I learned that good __________ and communication are very important.
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    Correct version:

    1. Interviewer: Where did you work?
    Sochea: I worked in a five-star hotel in Cambodia.

    2. Interviewer: When did you retire?
    Sochea: I retired in May 2025.

    3. Interviewer: What job did you do in the hotel?
    Sochea: I was the manager of the hotel.

    4. Interviewer: Did you work every day?
    Sochea: Yes, I worked every day.

    5. Interviewer: Who worked at the reception?
    Sochea: The reception staff welcomed the guests and answered questions.

    6. Interviewer: Did housekeeping clean the rooms on time?
    Sochea: Yes, they did.

    7. Interviewer: What did the restaurant staff do?
    Sochea: They prepared breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    8. Interviewer: Did the maintenance team fix problems?
    Sochea: Yes, they fixed broken lights and air conditioners.

    9. Interviewer: Was teamwork important in the hotel?
    Sochea: Yes, teamwork was very important.

    10. Interviewer: Did the teams help each other?
    Sochea: Yes, they helped each other every day.

    11. Interviewer: Did guests enjoy their stay?
    Sochea: Yes, they felt happy when all teams worked together.

    12. Interviewer: What did you learn from your career?
    Sochea: I learned that good teamwork and communication are very important.

  • Teamwork in a hotel (A2, present simple)

    -how working together makes guests happy and the hotel successful

    In a hotel, many people work together every day. The reception, housekeeping, restaurant, and maintenance teams all have different jobs, but they must cooperate to make guests happy. Good teamwork is very important.

    At the reception, staff welcome the guests, give information, and answer questions. But the receptionist cannot work alone. When a guest checks in, the room must already be clean. That is the job of housekeeping. If the housekeeping team does not finish on time, the guest will have to wait, and this is not good service.

    The restaurant team also plays a big part. They prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner. If they work well, guests enjoy the food and feel comfortable. Sometimes the restaurant and reception must communicate, for example, when a guest asks for breakfast in the room.

    Maintenance is another important team. They fix problems, like a broken light or an air conditioner that does not work. Without them, the hotel cannot run smoothly.

    Good teamwork means respect, clear communication, and helping each other. When everybody works together, guests are happy, and the hotel is successful.

    ______________________

    Vocabulary:

    • to be successful (was/(=slash) were successful): to do a good job, to have good results
    • reception (hotel): the front desk where guests check in and ask questions
    • housekeeping: the hotel team that cleans rooms
    • maintenance (hotel): the team that repairs things in the hotel
    • to cooperate (cooperated): to work together with other people
    • staff: all the people who work in a hotel
    • to welcome guests (welcomed): to say hello and be friendly when guests arrive
    • to finish on time (finished): to complete a job before the deadline
    • to play a big part (played): to be very important in something
    • to prepare breakfast (prepared): to make the food in the morning
    • to enjoy food (enjoyed): to like the taste of the food
    • to feel comfortable (felt): to be relaxed and happy
    • to communicate (communicated): to talk and give information to each other
    • to fix problems (fixed): to repair something that is broken
    • a broken light: a lamp that does not work
    • to run smoothly (ran): to work well, without problems
    • to mean (meant): to show or explain the idea of something
    • respect: to be polite and show that you value other people
    • clear communication: easy and simple information that everyone can understand

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    Multiple-choice test, one answer correct:

    Soundfile 1-17 only:

    1. To be successful means…
    A) to start a new job
    B) to try but not finish
    C) to do something well and get good results

    2. Reception in a hotel is…
    A) the front desk where guests check in
    B) the swimming pool
    C) the place where the food is cooked

    3. Housekeeping is…
    A) the people who drive the buses
    B) the people who clean the rooms
    C) the people who work in the bank

    4. Maintenance in a hotel is…
    A) the team that serves drinks
    B) the team that cooks breakfast
    C) the team that repairs things

    5. To cooperate means…
    A) to work together with other people
    B) to shout at other people
    C) to leave the team

    6. Staff means…
    A) the guests who stay in the hotel
    B) the furniture in the hotel
    C) all the people who work in the hotel

    7. To welcome guests means…
    A) to say hello and be friendly
    B) to ask the guest to leave
    C) to clean the guest’s clothes

    8. To finish on time means…
    A) to leave the work for tomorrow
    B) to complete the work before the deadline
    C) to never do the work

    9. To play a big part means…
    A) to be very important in something
    B) to play music in a band
    C) to watch a football game

    10. To prepare breakfast means…
    A) to eat breakfast in a café
    B) to buy fruit in the market
    C) to make the morning meal

    11. To enjoy food means…
    A) to like the food
    B) to not eat the food
    C) to throw the food away

    12. To feel comfortable means…
    A) to be relaxed and happy
    B) to be very tired and angry
    C) to feel hungry

    13. To communicate means…
    A) to sleep in a hotel room
    B) to walk in the city
    C) to talk and share information

    14. To fix problems means…
    A) to repair something that is broken
    B) to make more problems
    C) to ask someone else to do it

    15. A broken light is…
    A) a very bright light
    B) a lamp that does not work
    C) a new light in the shop

    16. To run smoothly means…
    A) to run very fast
    B) to close the hotel
    C) to work well, without problems

    17. To mean is…
    A) to sing a song
    B) to explain an idea or word
    C) to clean the floor

    18. Respect means…
    A) to be polite and value other people
    B) to laugh at other people
    C) to forget about other people

    19. Clear communication is…
    A) talking very fast so nobody understands
    B) not giving any information
    C) easy and simple information that everyone understands

    Answer Key (one line):
    1C, 2A, 3B, 4C, 5A, 6C, 7A, 8B,
    9A, 10C, 11A, 12A, 13C, 14A,
    15B, 16C, 17B, 18A, 19C

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    Correct statements:

    1. To be successful means to do something well and get good results.
    2. Reception in a hotel is the front desk where guests check in.
    3. Housekeeping is the team of people who clean the rooms in a hotel.
    4. Maintenance in a hotel is the team that repairs things that are broken.
    5. To cooperate means to work together with other people.
    6. Staff means all the people who work in the hotel.
    7. To welcome guests means to say hello and be friendly when they arrive.
    8. To finish on time means to complete the work before the deadline.
    9. To play a big part means to be very important in something.
    10. To prepare breakfast means to make the food in the morning for guests.
    11. To enjoy food means to like the taste of the food.
    12. To feel comfortable means to be relaxed and happy.
    13. To communicate means to talk and share information with other people.
    14. To fix problems means to repair something that is broken.
    15. A broken light is a lamp that does not work.
    16. To run smoothly means that everything works well without problems.
    17. To mean is to show or explain the idea of something.
    18. Respect means to be polite and value other people.
    19. Clear communication is easy and simple information that everyone can understand.

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    Match each word or phrase with the correct definition

    Words/Phrases

    1. to be successful
    2. reception (hotel)
    3. housekeeping
    4. maintenance (hotel)
    5. to cooperate
    6. staff
    7. to welcome guests
    8. to finish on time
    9. to play a big part
    10. to prepare breakfast
    11. to enjoy food
    12. to feel comfortable
    13. to communicate
    14. to fix problems
    15. a broken light
    16. to run smoothly
    17. to mean
    18. respect
    19. clear communication

    Definitions

    A. to like the taste of the food
    B. the front desk where guests check in
    C. easy and simple information that everyone can understand
    D. to repair something that is broken
    E. the people who clean the rooms in a hotel
    F. a lamp that does not work
    G. to do something well, to have good results
    H. to show or explain the idea of something
    I. to make the morning meal for guests
    J. to be very important in something
    K. to be relaxed and happy
    L. all the people who work in the hotel
    M. to work together with other people
    N. to say hello and be friendly when guests arrive
    O. to complete a job before the deadline
    P. to talk and share information with other people
    Q. to be polite and value other people
    R. the team that repairs things in the hotel
    S. everything works well without problems

    ______________________

    Answers:

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

    Complete version:

    1. To be successful means to do something well and have good results.
    2. Reception in a hotel is the front desk where guests check in.
    3. Housekeeping is the team of people who clean the rooms in a hotel.
    4. Maintenance in a hotel is the team that repairs things that are broken.
    5. To cooperate means to work together with other people.
    6. Staff means all the people who work in the hotel.
    7. To welcome guests means to say hello and be friendly when they arrive.
    8. To finish on time means to complete a job before the deadline.
    9. To play a big part means to be very important in something.
    10. To prepare breakfast means to make the food in the morning for guests.
    11. To enjoy food means to like the taste of the food.
    12. To feel comfortable means to be relaxed and happy.
    13. To communicate means to talk and share information with other people.
    14. To fix problems means to repair something that is broken.
    15. A broken light is a lamp that does not work.
    16. To run smoothly means that everything works well without problems.
    17. To mean is to show or explain the idea of something.
    18. Respect means to be polite and value other people.
    19. Clear communication means easy and simple information that everyone can understand.

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

    Gap-fill exercise:

    1. The _______ is the front desk where guests check in.
      A) reception
      B) housekeeping
      C) maintenance
    2. Housekeeping cleans the rooms to make guests feel _______.
      A) comfortable
      B) polite
      C) broken
    3. To _______ means to work together with other people.
      A) fix
      B) enjoy
      C) cooperate
    4. Staff are all the people who _______ in the hotel.
      A) sleep
      B) work
      C) eat
    5. To welcome guests means to _______ them when they arrive.
      A) greet
      B) ignore
      C) fix
    6. To be successful means to do something well and get good _______.
      A) lights
      B) results
      C) breakfast
    7. To finish on time means to complete a job before the _______.
      A) day
      B) pool
      C) deadline
    8. To prepare breakfast means to _______ the food in the morning.
      A) cook
      B) clean
      C) give away
    9. To play a big part means to be very _______ in something.
      A) small
      B) important
      C) broken
    10. To enjoy food means to _______ the taste of the meal.
      A) like
      B) repair
      C) greet
    11. A broken light is a lamp that does not _______.
      A) talk
      B) work
      C) shine
    12. To run smoothly means that everything _______ well without problems.
      A) goes
      B) breaks
      C) sleeps
    13. To communicate means to talk and _______ information.
      A) cook
      B) hide
      C) share
    14. Respect means to be polite and _______ other people.
      A) ignore
      B) value
      C) clean
    15. Clear communication means giving easy and _______ information.
      A) simple
      B) broken
      C) fast
    16. Maintenance in a hotel is the team that _______ things.
      A) cleans
      B) repairs
      C) serves
    17. Staff in the restaurant _______ breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
      A) fix
      B) prepare
      C) greet
    18. Guests feel comfortable when the hotel staff are _______ and friendly.
      A) polite
      B) noisy
      C) broken
    19. Cooperation between teams helps the hotel _______ smoothly.
      A) run
      B) break
      C) ignore
    20. A receptionist needs to _______ guests politely at the desk.
      A) repair
      B) ignore
      C) welcome
    21. Playing a big part in a project means you are very _______ to its success.
      A) important
      B) broken
      C) small

    Answer Key (fully randomized, 7 A, 7 B, 7 C, no repeated sequences):
    1A, 2A, 3C, 4B, 5A, 6B, 7C, 8A, 9B, 10A, 11B, 12A, 13C, 14B, 15A, 16B, 17A, 18A, 19A, 20C, 21A

    ____________________________

    Full version:

    1. The reception is the front desk where guests check in.
    2. Housekeeping cleans the rooms to make guests feel comfortable.
    3. To cooperate means to work together with other people.
    4. Staff are all the people who work in the hotel.
    5. To welcome guests means to greet them when they arrive.
    6. To be successful means to do something well and get good results.
    7. To finish on time means to complete a job before the day ends.
    8. To prepare breakfast means to cook the food in the morning.
    9. To play a big part means to be very important in something.
    10. To enjoy food means to like the taste of the meal.
    11. A broken light is a lamp that does not work.
    12. To run smoothly means that everything goes well without problems.
    13. To communicate means to talk and share information.
    14. Respect means to be polite and value other people.
    15. Clear communication means giving easy and simple information.
    16. Maintenance in a hotel is the team that repairs things.
    17. Staff in the restaurant prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
    18. Guests feel comfortable when the hotel staff are polite and friendly.
    19. Cooperation between teams helps the hotel run smoothly.
    20. A receptionist needs to welcome guests politely at the desk.
    21. Playing a big part in a project means you are very important to its success.

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

    True or false :

    1. Housekeeping helps guests feel comfortable in their rooms.
    2. Reception staff do not need to greet guests.
    3. Communication between staff is important for the hotel to run smoothly.
    4. Maintenance staff cook breakfast for the guests.
    5. Being successful in a hotel job means doing your work well.
    6. Preparing breakfast is part of the restaurant staff’s responsibilities.
    7. Cooperation between teams has no effect on the hotel’s performance.
    8. Staff are all the people who work in the hotel.
    9. Clear communication helps staff understand each other easily.
    10. Respect means ignoring the opinions of other people.
    11. Playing a big part in a project means you are very important to it.
    12. Guests feel comfortable when staff are polite and friendly.
    13. Housekeeping is responsible for fixing broken lights.
    14. A receptionist needs to welcome guests politely.
    15. To enjoy food means to clean the dishes after a meal.
      ___________________________
      –

    True: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14
    #####################

    Interview with staff in a hotel – fill in:

    staff – on time – receptionist – polite – cleans –
    maintenance – finish – reception –
    work – run – share information
    ____________________________

    Interviewer: Who works in the hotel?
    Staff: All the people who __________ here are staff.

    Interviewer: Who welcomes guests?
    Staff: The __________ welcomes guests.

    Interviewer: Who cleans the rooms?
    Staff: Housekeeping __________ the rooms.

    Interviewer: Who prepares breakfast?
    Staff: The restaurant __________ prepares breakfast.

    Interviewer: Who fixes problems?
    Staff: The __________ team fixes problems.

    Interviewer: How do staff cooperate?
    Staff: Staff cooperate and communicate to help the hotel __________ smoothly.

    Interviewer: Why is communication important?
    Staff: Communication helps staff work together and __________ on time.

    Interviewer: How do staff make guests feel comfortable?
    Staff: Staff are __________ and friendly, and they help guests.

    Interviewer: Where do guests check in?
    Staff: Guests check in at the __________.

    Interviewer: When do staff finish their work?
    Staff: Staff finish their work __________.

    Interviewer: What is clear communication?
    Staff: Clear communication means staff __________ simply.

    Interviewer: Who plays a big part in the hotel?
    Staff: All the staff play a big part in the hotel.

    ______________________

    Full version:

    Interview with Hotel Staff

    Interviewer: Who works in the hotel?
    Staff: All the people who work here are staff.

    Interviewer: Who welcomes guests?
    Staff: The receptionist welcomes guests.

    Interviewer: Who cleans the rooms?
    Staff: Housekeeping cleans the rooms.

    Interviewer: Who prepares breakfast?
    Staff: The restaurant staff prepares breakfast.

    Interviewer: Who fixes problems?
    Staff: The maintenance team fixes problems.

    Interviewer: How do staff cooperate?
    Staff: Staff cooperate and communicate to help the hotel run smoothly.

    Interviewer: Why is communication important?
    Staff: Communication helps staff work together and finish on time.

    Interviewer: How do staff make guests feel comfortable?
    Staff: Staff are polite and friendly, and they help guests.

    Interviewer: Where do guests check in?
    Staff: Guests check in at the reception.

    Interviewer: When do staff finish their work?
    Staff: Staff finish their work on time.

    Interviewer: What is clear communication?
    Staff: Clear communication means staff share information simply.

    Interviewer: Who plays a big part in the hotel?
    Staff: All the staff play a big part in the hotel.

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

  • Visit the National Museum in Siem Reap (A2, some A2+, present simple)

    -see old statues, art, and learn about Cambodia’s history

    You work at the front desk of a five star hotel in Siem Reap. A guest approaches you and asks for information on the National Museum in Siem Reap; his question: is it wort going there?

    Voice 1:

    Voice 2:

    Voice 3:

    The National Museum in Siem Reap is a very interesting place to visit. It is not very big, so you can see everything in one or two hours. The museum has many beautiful sculptures, statues, and objects from Cambodia’s past. Most of them are from the Angkor period, which is very famous.

    When you visit the museum, you can learn a lot about Khmer history and culture. You can see how people lived a long time ago and how they built the temples. There are also information signs and guides, so it is easy to understand the exhibits. The museum is clean and quiet, and it is not very crowded, so it is easy to walk around and enjoy everything.

    Visiting the National Museum is a good choice if you want to understand more about Cambodia before going to the temples. You can see art, statues, and old objects that show the life of Cambodian people in the past. It is also a nice place to take photos and remember your visit.

    In my opinion, if you like history, art, and culture, the National Museum in Siem Reap is definitely worth visiting. It helps you know more about Cambodia and makes your trip more interesting.

    _______________

    Vocabulary:

    • front desk – the place in a hotel where guests ask questions and get help
    • to approach – to go near someone or something
    • to be worth – to be good enough to spend time or money on
    • a sculpture – a piece of art made from stone, metal, or wood
    • a statue – a sculpture of a person or animal
    • an object – a thing you can see or touch
    • cambodia’s past – the history of Cambodia
    • a period (of time) – a length of time
    • to be famous – to be well known by many people
    • culture – the way people live, their traditions, and art
    • an information sign – a sign that gives facts or details
    • a guide – a person who explains things to visitors
    • an exhibit – something shown in a museum
    • to be clean – to be free of dirt
    • to be quiet – to have little or no noise
    • to be crowded – to have many people in one place
    • to enjoy – to feel happy or pleased with something
    • art – things people make to show beauty or feelings, like paintings or sculptures
    • the past – time that has already happened
    • to remember – to keep information or experiences in your mind
    • in my opinion – what you think or feel about something
    • definitely – certainly; without any doubt

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

    Multiple-choice, one answer correct:

    Listen: 1-21

    1. Where do guests go in a hotel to ask questions and get help?
    a) front desk
    b) a guide
    c) an exhibit

    2. What does it mean to go near someone or something?
    a) to be famous
    b) to enjoy
    c) to approach

    3. Which word means to be good enough to spend time or money on?
    a) to remember
    b) to be worth
    c) an object

    4. A piece of art made from stone, metal, or wood is called:
    a) a guide
    b) a sculpture
    c) art

    5. A sculpture of a person or an animal is called:
    a) a statue
    b) an exhibit
    c) a period

    6. A thing you can see or touch is called:
    a) culture
    b) an object
    c) an information sign

    7. The history of Cambodia is called:
    a) Cambodia’s past
    b) the past
    c) a period

    8. A length of time is called:
    a) in my opinion
    b) culture
    c) a period

    9. To be well known by many people means:
    a) to enjoy
    b) to be famous
    c) definitely

    10. The way people live, their traditions, and art is called:
    a) art
    b) culture
    c) a guide

    11. A sign that gives facts or details is called:
    a) an exhibit
    b) a statue
    c) an information sign

    12. A person who explains things to visitors is called:
    a) a guide
    b) to be worth
    c) an object

    13. Something shown in a museum is called:
    a) an exhibit
    b) to remember
    c) art

    14. To be free of dirt means:
    a) to enjoy
    b) to be clean
    c) to be crowded

    15. To have little or no noise means:
    a) to be quiet
    b) to be famous
    c) definitely

    16. To have many people in one place means:
    a) a period
    b) in my opinion
    c) to be crowded

    17. To feel happy or pleased with something is:
    a) to enjoy
    b) to approach
    c) to remember

    18. Things people make to show beauty or feelings are called:
    a) art
    b) culture
    c) an object

    19. Time that has already happened is called:
    a) a period
    b) Cambodia’s past
    c) the past

    20. To keep information or experiences in your mind is:
    a) to be worth
    b) in my opinion
    c) to be worth

    21. The phrase “what you think or feel about something” is:
    a) in my opinion
    b) to enjoy
    c) definitely

    22. Certainly; without any doubt means:
    a) to be famous
    b) a guide
    c) definitely
    ____________________

    Answers:
    1a, 2c, 3b, 4b, 5a, 6b, 7a, 8c,
    9b, 10b, 11c, 12a, 13a, 14b, 15a,
    16c, 17a, 18a, 19c, 20c, 21a, 22c
    ##############

    (Phnom-Penh)

    Gap-fill multiple-choice test, one answer correct:

    1. In a hotel, guests ask questions at the ________.
    a) front desk
    b) a guide
    c) an exhibit

    2. When you go near someone, you ________.
    a) to enjoy
    b) to remember
    c) to approach

    3. Something is ________ if it is good enough to spend time or money on.
    a) to be famous
    b) to be worth
    c) definitely

    4. A ________ is made from stone, metal, or wood.
    a) a guide
    b) a sculpture
    c) art

    5. A ________ is a sculpture of a person or an animal.
    a) a statue
    b) an exhibit
    c) an object

    6. A thing you can see or touch is called an ________.
    a) an object
    b) a period
    c) a sculpture

    7. The history of Cambodia is called ________.
    a) Cambodia’s past
    b) the past
    c) art

    8. A length of time is called a ________.
    a) to remember
    b) culture
    c) a period

    9. To be well known by many people means to ________.
    a) to enjoy
    b) to be famous
    c) to be clean

    10. The way people live, their traditions, and art is called ________.
    a) art
    b) culture
    c) a guide

    11. A sign that gives facts or details is an ________.
    a) an exhibit
    b) a statue
    c) an information sign

    12. A person who explains things to visitors is called a ________.
    a) a guide
    b) a sculpture
    c) an object

    13. Something shown in a museum is called an ________.
    a) an exhibit
    b) to remember
    c) a period

    14. To be free of dirt means to ________.
    a) to enjoy
    b) to be clean
    c) to be quiet

    15. To have little or no noise means to ________.
    a) to be quiet
    b) to be famous
    c) to remember

    16. To have many people in one place means to ________.
    a) to be crowded
    b) in my opinion
    c) definitely

    17. To feel happy or pleased with something is to ________.
    a) to enjoy
    b) to approach
    c) a guide

    18. Things people make to show beauty or feelings are called ________.
    a) art
    b) culture
    c) an object

    19. Time that has already happened is called ________.
    a) the past
    b) Cambodia’s past
    c) a period

    20. To keep information or experiences in your mind is to ________.
    a) to remember
    b) in my opinion
    c) a sculpture

    21. The phrase “what you think or feel about something” is ________.
    a) in my opinion
    b) to enjoy
    c) a guide

    22. Certainly; without any doubt means ________.
    a) to be famous
    b) a guide
    c) definitely

    ___________________

    Answers:
    1a, 2c, 3b, 4b, 5a, 6a, 7a, 8c,
    9b, 10b, 11c, 12a, 13a, 14b, 15a,
    16c, 17a, 18a, 19b, 20a, 21a, 22c
    #################

    Match the words to the correct definitions, part 1:

    Words:

    1. front desk
    2. to approach
    3. to be worth
    4. a sculpture
    5. a statue
    6. an object
    7. Cambodia’s past
    8. a period (of time)
    9. to be famous
    10. culture
    11. an information sign

    Definitions:

    a) The way people live, their traditions, and art
    b) A thing you can see or touch
    c) The history of Cambodia
    d) To be well known by many people
    e) A piece of art made from stone, metal, or wood
    f) The place in a hotel where guests ask questions and get help
    g) A sign that gives facts or details
    h) A sculpture of a person or an animal
    i) To go near someone or something
    j) A length of time
    k) To be good enough to spend time or money on

    Answers:
    1f, 2i, 3k, 4e, 5h, 6b, 7c, 8j, 9d, 10a, 11g
    #################

    Match the words to the correct definitions, part 2:

    Words:
    12. a guide
    13. an exhibit
    14. to be clean
    15. to be quiet
    16. to be crowded
    17. to enjoy
    18. art
    19. the past
    20. to remember
    21. in my opinion
    22. definitely

    Definitions:
    a) To feel happy or pleased with something
    b) Things people make to show beauty or feelings, like paintings or sculptures
    c) Time that has already happened
    d) Certainly; without any doubt
    e) A person who explains things to visitors
    f) To keep information or experiences in your mind
    g) Something shown in a museum
    h) To have little or no noise
    i) To have many people in one place
    j) What you think or feel about something
    k) To be free of dirt

    Answers: 12e, 13g, 14k, 15h, 16i, 17a, 18b, 19c, 20f, 21j, 22d
    ##################

    True or false:

    1. The National Museum in Siem Reap is very big and takes many hours to visit.
    2. Most of the objects in the museum are from the Angkor period.
    3. The museum is often very crowded and noisy.
    4. Visitors can learn about Cambodian history and culture there.
    5. It is difficult to walk around the museum because it is very large.
    6. There are guides and information signs to help understand the exhibits.
    7. The museum is not clean and is badly maintained.
    8. Visiting the museum can help you understand more about Cambodia before going to the temples.
    9. Many tourists like the museum because it is quiet and easy to visit.
    10. The museum does not have any sculptures or statues.
    11. You can explore the museum in one or two hours.
    12. The museum is only for people who like modern art.
    13. Visitors can take photos in the museum.
    14. The museum shows how people lived in the past.
    15. The museum is located outside of Siem Reap city.
    16. The National Museum is not interesting for people who like history and culture.

    True: 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14
    ###############

    Gap-fill exercise:

    1. The National Museum is in ________.
    a) Phnom Penh
    b) Siem Reap
    c) Battambang

    2. Most objects in the museum are from the ________ period.
    a) Modern
    b) Angkor
    c) French

    3. Visitors can learn about Cambodian ________.
    a) culture
    b) sports
    c) food

    4. The museum is ________.
    a) very big
    b) not very big
    c) huge

    5. There are ________ to help visitors.
    a) objects
    b) statues
    c) guides

    6. There are also ________ signs with information.
    a) guides
    b) information
    c) sculpture

    7. Visitors can see many beautiful ________.
    a) sculptures
    b) paintings
    c) periods

    8. The museum has many ________.
    a) statues
    b) objects
    c) exhibits

    9. The museum shows how people lived in the ________.
    a) future
    b) past
    c) present

    10. The museum is usually ________ and quiet.
    a) crowded
    b) clean
    c) noisy

    11. You can explore the museum in ________.
    a) 1–2 hours
    b) 5 hours
    c) all day

    12. The museum helps visitors understand Cambodia before visiting the ________.
    a) schools
    b) markets
    c) temples

    13. Visitors can take ________ in the museum.
    a) photos
    b) tours
    c) food

    14. The museum is not for people who like only ________ art.
    a) modern
    b) ancient
    c) Cambodian

    15. Many tourists enjoy the museum because it is easy to ________.
    a) visit
    b) see the sculpture
    c) read the signs

    16. The museum is interesting for people who like ________.
    a) history
    b) sports
    c) food

    17. The museum has ________ objects from Cambodian history.
    a) many
    b) few
    c) some

    18. Visitors can learn about Cambodian ________ and traditions.
    a) paintings
    b) markets
    c) culture

    19. The museum is sometimes ________ in the morning.
    a) crowded
    b) quiet
    c) closed

    20. A guide can help visitors ________ the exhibits.
    a) touch
    b) understand
    c) ignore

    Answers (7 a, 7 b, 6 c): 1b, 2b, 3a, 4b, 5c, 6b, 7a, 8c, 9b, 10b, 11a, 12c, 13a, 14b, 15c, 16a, 17a, 18c, 19a, 20b

    _____________________

    Correct version:

    1. The National Museum is in Siem Reap.
    2. Most objects in the museum are from the Angkor period.
    3. Visitors can learn about Cambodian culture.
    4. The museum is not very big.
    5. There are guides to help visitors.
    6. There are also information signs with details.
    7. Visitors can see many beautiful sculptures.
    8. The museum has many exhibits.
    9. The museum shows how people lived in the past.
    10. The museum is usually clean and quiet.
    11. You can explore the museum in 1–2 hours.
    12. The museum helps visitors understand Cambodia before visiting the temples.
    13. Visitors can take photos in the museum.
    14. The museum is not for people who like only ancient art.
    15. Many tourists enjoy the museum because it is easy to read the signs.
    16. The museum is interesting for people who like history.
    17. The museum has many objects from Cambodian history.
    18. Visitors can learn about Cambodian paintings and traditions.
    19. The museum is often crowded in the morning.
    20. A guide can help visitors touch the exhibits.

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

    Fill in, words below:

    information signs – culture – past –
    objects – visiting – exhibits – clean -enjoy

    ________________________

    The National Museum is in Siem Reap.
    It shows many __________ from Cambodia’s past, mostly from the Angkor period.
    Visitors can see sculptures, statues, and other __________.
    The museum is __________, quiet, and not very big.
    Guides and __________ help visitors understand the objects.
    Many tourists __________ visiting because it is easy to explore in one or two hours.
    The museum helps people learn about Cambodian __________ and history before visiting temples.
    In my opinion, it is interesting for everyone who likes art, history, and learning about the __________.
    Definitely worth __________.

    __________________

    Complete version:

    The National Museum is in Siem Reap. It shows many objects from Cambodia’s past, mostly from the Angkor period. Visitors can see sculptures, statues, and other exhibits. The museum is clean, quiet, and not very big. Guides and information signs help visitors understand the objects. Many tourists enjoy visiting because it is easy to explore in one or two hours. The museum helps people learn about Cambodian culture and history before visiting temples. In my opinion, it is interesting for everyone who likes art, history, and learning about the past. Definitely worth visiting.

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

    Coversation between guest and staff at front desk (A2) – fill in:

    statues – history – center – worth – hours –
    quiet – visitors – every – understand

    1. Guest: What is the National Museum?
    Staff: It is a museum in Siem Reap.

    2. Guest: Where is the museum?
    Staff: It is in the city __________.

    3. Guest: How long does it take to visit?
    Staff: It takes one or two __________.

    4. Guest: Why do people visit the museum?
    Staff: They visit to learn about Cambodian culture and __________.

    5. Guest: Who helps visitors in the museum?
    Staff: Guides help __________.

    6. Guest: What can I see there?
    Staff: You can see sculptures, __________, and other objects.

    7. Guest: Is the museum big?
    Staff: No, it is not very big..

    8. Guest: Is the museum clean?
    Staff: Yes, it is clean and __________.

    9. Guest: When is the museum open?
    Staff: It opens __________ day.

    10. Guest: Can I take photos?
    Staff: Yes, you can take photos.

    11. Guest: How do the information signs help?
    Staff: They help visitors __________ the objects.

    12. Guest: In your opinion, is it __________ visiting?
    Staff: Yes, definitely.
    ____________________

    Full version:

    1. Guest: What is the National Museum?
    Staff: It is the main museum in Siem Reap.

    2. Guest: Where exactly is the museum?
    Staff: It is in the city center, near many hotels.

    3. Guest: How long do visitors usually spend there?
    Staff: Most people spend about one or two hours.

    4. Guest: Why do tourists visit the museum?
    Staff: They visit to learn about Cambodian culture and history.

    5. Guest: Who can help me in the museum?
    Staff: Guides and staff members can help you.

    6. Guest: What kind of things can I see there?
    Staff: You can see sculptures, statues, and other historical objects.

    7. Guest: Is the museum very big?
    Staff: No, it is not very big, so it is easy to walk around.

    8. Guest: Is it clean?
    Staff: Yes, it is usually clean and quiet.

    9. Guest: When is the museum open for visitors?
    Staff: It is open every day, from morning to late afternoon.

    10. Guest: Can I take photos inside the museum?
    Staff: Yes, photos are allowed in most areas.

    11. Guest: How do the signs and guides help visitors?
    Staff: They explain the objects and make it easy to understand the history.

    12. Guest: In your opinion, is it worth visiting?
    Staff: Yes, definitely. It is interesting for everyone who likes art and history.

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    Conversation in A2+, fill in:

    museum – afternoon – visit – objects – restaurants – culture – questions – learn – problems – historical – walk – pleasant
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    1. Guest: What is the National Museum?
    Staff: It is the main museum in Siem Reap, and many tourists __________ it every year.

    2. Guest: Where exactly is the museum?
    Staff: It is in the city center, not far from the main hotels and __________.

    3. Guest: How long do visitors usually spend there?
    Staff: Most people spend about one or two hours exploring the __________.

    4. Guest: Why do tourists visit the museum?
    Staff: They visit because they want to__________ about Cambodian culture and history.

    5. Guest: Who can help me in the museum?
    Staff: Guides and museum staff can answer __________ and give explanations.

    6. Guest: What kind of things can I see there?
    Staff: You can see beautiful sculptures, statues, and many __________ objects.

    7. Guest: Is the museum very big?
    Staff: No, it is not very big, so visitors can __________around easily and see everything.

    8. Guest: Is it clean and quiet inside?
    Staff: Yes, it is usually very clean and quiet, which makes it ___________ to visit.

    9. Guest: When is the museum open for visitors?
    Staff: The museum opens every day, from morning until late __________.

    10. Guest: Can I take photos inside the museum?
    Staff: Yes, you can take photos in most areas without any __________.

    11. Guest: How do the signs and guides help visitors?
    Staff: The signs and guides explain the __________ and help people understand the history of Cambodia.

    12. Guest: In your opinion, is it worth visiting?
    Staff: Yes, definitely. It is interesting for everyone who likes art, __________, and history.

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    Full version:

    1. Guest: What is the National Museum?
    Staff: It is the main museum in Siem Reap.

    2. Guest: Where exactly is the museum?
    Staff: It is in the city center, near many hotels.

    3. Guest: How long do visitors usually spend there?
    Staff: Most people spend about one or two hours.

    4. Guest: Why do tourists visit the museum?
    Staff: They visit to learn about Cambodian culture and history.

    5. Guest: Who can help me in the museum?
    Staff: Guides and staff members can help you.

    6. Guest: What kind of things can I see there?
    Staff: You can see sculptures, statues, and other historical objects.

    7. Guest: Is the museum very big?
    Staff: No, it is not very big, so it is easy to walk around.

    8. Guest: Is it clean and quiet inside?
    Staff: Yes, it is usually clean and quiet.

    9. Guest: When is the museum open for visitors?
    Staff: It is open every day, from morning to late afternoon.

    10. Guest: Can I take photos inside the museum?
    Staff: Yes, photos are allowed in most areas.

    11. Guest: How do the signs and guides help visitors?
    Staff: They explain the objects and make it easy to understand the history.

    12. Guest: In your opinion, is it worth visiting?
    Staff: Yes, definitely. It is interesting for everyone who likes art and history.

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