• a young worker who learns from mistakes and always tries his best

Seak works in a restaurant in a five-star hotel. He is a young man, and he always tries to give his best. He serves food to the guests, cleans the tables, and helps his colleagues. He speaks politely to the guests and smiles every time. He likes his work, and he wants to be a very good worker.

Sometimes Seak makes mistakes. He may forget an order or drop something. When this happens, he feels sad and a little frustrated. But he does not give up. He thinks about what he does every day and tries to find better ways to work. He wants to learn from his mistakes.

After his work, Seak takes time to analyze his day. He remembers the problems and thinks about how he can solve them. He asks his colleagues for advice sometimes. He also watches how other workers do their job. He practices and tries new methods to improve his work.

Seak is patient and responsible. He knows that it is important to work hard and to stay positive. Every day, he does his best, even when the work is difficult. He wants to give good service to the guests and make them happy. His manager and colleagues see that he is careful and motivated.

Seak’s striving is strong. He learns from his mistakes, works hard, and never gives up. He believes that with practice and effort, he can become an excellent worker in the restaurant. He hopes that one day he can have a very good position in the hotel.

Seak is a good example of someone who works with heart and always tries to improve.

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Vocabulary:

• to strive – to try very hard to do something
• to give one’s best – to do your work as well as you can
• a colleague – a person you work with
• to speak politely – to talk in a nice and respectful way
• to make a mistake – to do something wrong
• to drop something – to let something fall from your hands
• to feel frustrated – to feel unhappy because something is difficult or goes wrong
• to not give up – to keep trying, even if it is hard
• to learn from a mistake – to understand your mistake and try to do better next time
• to analyze – to think carefully about something
• to remember – to keep information in your mind
• to solve a problem – to find a way to fix a difficulty
• to ask for advice – to ask someone to help or give an idea
• to improve work – to make your work better
• to be patient – to wait calmly and not get angry
• to be responsible – to do your duties carefully and correctly
• to stay positive – to keep a happy and hopeful mind
• to be motivated – to feel ready and want to do something
• an effort – the work or energy you put into something
• to work with heart – to work with care, love, and energy

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Match the word/phrase with the correct definition

1. to strive
2. to give one’s best
3. a colleague
4. to speak politely
5. to make a mistake
6. to drop something
7. to feel frustrated
8. to not give up
9. to learn from a mistake
10. to analyze
11. to remember
12. to solve a problem
13. to ask for advice
14. to improve work
15. to be patient
16. to be responsible
17. to stay positive
18. to be motivated
19. an effort
20. to work with heart

Definitions:

A. to think carefully about something
B. to work with care, love, and energy
C. to do your work as well as you can
D. to feel unhappy because something is difficult or goes wrong
E. to ask someone to help or give an idea
F. the work or energy you put into something
G. to keep a happy and hopeful mind
H. to let something fall from your hands
I. to try very hard to do something
J. to wait calmly and not get angry
K. to do something wrong
L. to feel ready and want to do something
M. a person you work with
N. to talk in a nice and respectful way
O. to keep information in your mind
P. to find a way to fix a difficulty
Q. to make your work better
R. to keep trying, even if it is hard
S. to understand your mistake and try to do better
T. to do your duties carefully and correctly

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

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Match the definition with the correct word:

Definitions:

1. to try very hard to do something
2. to do your work as well as you can
3. a person you work with
4. to talk in a nice and respectful way
5. to do something wrong
6. to let something fall from your hands
7. to feel unhappy because something is difficult or goes wrong
8. to keep trying, even if it is hard
9. to understand your mistake and try to do better
10. to ask someone to help or give an idea
11. to make your work better
12. to wait calmly and not get angry
13. to keep a happy and hopeful mind
14. to work with care, love, and energy

Words :

A. to not give up
B. to drop something
C. to strive
D. to work with heart
E. to ask for advice
F. to learn from a mistake
G. to speak politely
H. to give one’s best
I. to make a mistake
J. to be patient
K. to stay positive
L. a colleague
M. to improve work
N. to feel frustrated

Answers:

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

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True or false:

1. Seak learns from his mistakes to improve his work.
2. Seak works in a school cafeteria.
3. He sometimes makes mistakes, like forgetting an order.
4. He always gives wrong orders on purpose [to do something deliberately; not by accident].
5. Seak smiles and speaks politely to the guests.
6. He asks colleagues for advice when he needs help.
7. Seak does not watch how other workers do their job.
8. Seak works in a five-star hotel.
9. Seak tries to do his best every day.
10. He never makes mistakes at work.
11. Seak ignores the guests and does not talk to them.
12. He does not try to improve his skills.
13. Seak serves food to the guests every day.
14. Seak is lazy and does not care about his work.

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True: 1,3,5,6,8,9,13

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Short-answer questions:

1. Where does Seak work?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   in restaurant
   
2. What kind of hotel does he work in?
3. What does Seak serve to the guests?
4. How does Seak speak to the guests?
5. Does Seak sometimes make mistakes? (Yes/No)
6. Give one example of a mistake Seak makes.
7. What does Seak do after making a mistake?
8. Who does Seak ask for advice?
9. What does Seak try to do every day?
10. How does Seak feel when work is difficult?
11. What does Seak watch to learn new methods?
12. What quality shows Seak cares about his work?
13. What does Seak want to improve?
14. How does Seak work—carefully, with energy, and love? (Yes/No)

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Correct answers:

1. Where does Seak work? in restaurant
2. What kind of hotel does he work in? five-star
3. What does Seak serve to the guests? food
4. How does Seak speak to the guests? politely
5. Does Seak sometimes make mistakes? yes
6. Give one example of a mistake Seak makes. forget order / drop plate
7. What does Seak do after making a mistake? learns / improves / thinks
8. Who does Seak ask for advice? colleagues
9. What does Seak try to do every day? give best / do best
10. How does Seak feel when work is difficult? frustrated / sad
11. What does Seak watch to learn new methods? other workers / colleagues
12. What quality shows Seak cares about his work? careful / responsible / patient
13. What does Seak want to improve? work / skills / service
14. How does Seak work—carefully, with energy, and love? yes / with heart

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Fill in, words below:

responsible – drop – serve – meeting – restaurant –
excellent – frustrated – mistakes – guests –
colleagues – every day –
smile

1. Q: Where do you work?
   A: I work in a ___________ in a five-star hotel.
2. Q: What do you like most about your job?
   A: I like serving __________ and making them happy.
3. Q: What is difficult for you at work?
   A: Sometimes I forget orders or __________ plates.
4. Q: How do you feel when you make a mistake?
   A: I feel sad and a little __________.
5. Q: Why do you like working in a hotel?
   A: I like __________ many different people every day.
6. Q: Who helps you when you have problems?
   A: My ___________ help me and give advice.
7. Q: When do you feel most happy at work?
   A: I feel happy when the guests _________ and say thank you.
8. Q: Which tasks do you do every day?
   A: I __________ food, clean tables, and help my colleagues.
9. Q: How do you try to improve your work?
   A: I watch other workers, practice, and learn from my __________.
10. Q: What do you think is important in a restaurant job?
    A: It is important to be polite, careful, and __________.
11. Q: How do you stay motivated during a difficult day?
    A: I stay positive and try my best _________.
12. Q: What is your goal for the future?
    A: I want to become an __________ worker and get a better position.

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Correct version:

1. Q: Where do you work?
   A: I work in a restaurant in a five-star hotel.
2. Q: What do you like most about your job?
   A: I like serving guests and making them happy.
3. Q: What is difficult for you at work?
   A: Sometimes I forget orders or drop plates.
4. Q: How do you feel when you make a mistake?
   A: I feel sad and a little frustrated.
5. Q: Why do you like working in a hotel?
   A: I like meeting many different people every day.
6. Q: Who helps you when you have problems?
   A: My colleagues help me and give advice.
7. Q: When do you feel most happy at work?
   A: I feel happy when the guests smile and say thank you.
8. Q: Which tasks do you do every day?
   A: I serve food, clean tables, and help my colleagues.
9. Q: How do you try to improve your work?
   A: I watch other workers, practice, and learn from my mistakes.
10. Q: What do you think is important in a restaurant job?
    A: It is important to be polite, careful, and responsible.
11. Q: How do you stay motivated during a difficult day?
    A: I stay positive and try my best every day.
12. Q: What is your goal for the future?
    A: I want to become an excellent worker and get a better position.

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Use the dialogue above, rewrite as interview about Seak, and make all changes necessary:

YOU WRITE:

1. Q: Where does he work?
   A: He works in a restaurant in a five-star hotel.
2. Q: What does he like most about his job?
   A: ………………………………

complete

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Correct version:

Q: Where does he work?
A: He works in a restaurant in a five-star hotel.

Q: What does he like most about his job?
A: He likes serving guests and making them happy.

Q: What is difficult for him at work?
A: Sometimes he forgets orders or drops plates.

Q: How does he feel when he makes a mistake?
A: He feels sad and a little frustrated.

Q: Why does he like working in a hotel?
A: He likes meeting many different people every day.

Q: Who helps him when he has problems?
A: His colleagues help him and give advice.

Q: When does he feel most happy at work?
A: He feels happy when the guests smile and say thank you.

Q: Which tasks does he do every day?
A: He serves food, cleans tables, and helps his colleagues.

Q: How does he try to improve his work?
A: He watches other workers, practices, and learns from his mistakes.

Q: What does he think is important in a restaurant job?
A: He thinks it is important to be polite, careful, and responsible.

Q: How does he stay motivated during a difficult day?
A: He stays positive and tries his best every day.

Q: What is his goal for the future?
A: He wants to become an excellent worker and get a better position.

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Checklist for Seak:

1. Identify the Problem

• Did I make a mistake today?
  • Example: I forgot an order, dropped a plate, or spilled a drink.
• Did a guest seem unhappy?
• Did I feel confused or slow in my work?

2. Understand the Problem

• Why did the mistake happen?
  • Example: I was in a hurry, I did not listen carefully, or I forgot instructions.
• Is it a problem I can fix today or do I need practice?
• Did I ask the guest or colleague for feedback?

3. Find a Solution

• Can I ask a colleague for advice or help?
  • Example: “How do you serve the soup carefully?”
• Can I watch how other workers do the task?
• Can I practice the task slowly and carefully?
  • Example: Practice carrying plates or writing orders.
• Can I make a note to remember important instructions?

4. Take Action

• Try the solution tomorrow or next shift.
• Focus on one small improvement at a time.
• Be patient and careful while working.

5. Review and Learn

• Did my solution work?
• Did the guest notice a better service?
• Did I feel more confident?
• What else can I do to improve?

6. Keep Motivated

• Remember: mistakes are normal.
• Celebrate small successes.
• Tell yourself: “I can do better tomorrow.”
• Keep trying and never give up.

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Daily checklist:

• 10 months of learning help her prepare for a job in tourism

Bopha is accepted by an NGO for a 10-month training program in hospitality and tourism. She feels very happy and also a little nervous because it is a new experience for her. Every day, she goes to class and learns many new things.

She studies English so she can talk to guests from different countries. She practices simple conversations, like saying hello, giving information, and answering questions. At first, she makes some mistakes, but she learns quickly and becomes more confident.

Bopha also learns how to work in a hotel. She learns how to clean rooms, prepare beds, serve food, and help guests at the front desk. Sometimes, she trains in a real hotel. There, she works with real guests and practices her skills. It is not always easy, but she works hard every day.

She follows a daily schedule. In the morning, she studies in the classroom. In the afternoon, she does practical training. She works with other students, and they help each other. The teachers are friendly and patient, and they explain everything clearly.

During the program, Bopha also learns about tourism. She learns about culture, traditions, and famous places. She understands how to make visitors feel welcome and happy.

At the end of the 10 months, Bopha finishes the program and gets a certificate. She feels proud of herself. Now she has new skills and more confidence. She is ready to find a job in a hotel or tourism and build a better future.

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Vocabulary:

• ngo (non-governmental organization) – a group that helps people, not part of the government
• hospitality – helping and taking care of guests in hotels or restaurants
• to be accepted – to be allowed to join a school, program, or group
• an experience – something you do and learn from
• to go to class – to go to school or lessons
• to practice – to do something many times to get better
• to answer a question – to say or write the correct reply to a question
• to make a mistake – to do something wrong
• to become confident – to feel sure about yourself and your abilities
• to prepare a bed – to make a bed ready for someone to sleep
• to serve food – to give food to people to eat
• to practice a skill – to do an activity again and again to learn it well
• to follow a schedule – to do activities at the right time every day
• to be patient – to wait calmly and not get angry
• to explain something – to tell someone clearly so they understand
• to finish a program (education) – to complete all lessons and work in a school or course
• a certificate – a paper that shows you finished a course or learned a skill
• to feel proud of oneself – to feel happy about what you do or achieve
• confidence – the feeling that you can do something well
• to build a future – to work and learn so your life is better later

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Match the word to the correct definition:

1. ngo
2. hospitality
3. to be accepted
4. an experience
5. to go to class
6. to practice
7. to answer a question
8. to make a mistake
9. to become confident
10. to prepare a bed
11. to serve food
12. to practice a skill
13. to follow a schedule
14. to be patient
15. to explain something
16. to finish a program
17. a certificate
18. to feel proud of oneself
19. confidence
20. to build a future

Definitions (random order):

a. to feel happy about what you do or achieve
b. to complete all lessons and work in a school or course
c. the feeling that you can do something well
d. to do something wrong
e. to do an activity again and again to learn it well
f. a paper that shows you finished a course or learned a skill
g. to make a bed ready for someone to sleep
h. to wait calmly and not get angry
i. to work and learn so your life is better later
j. something you do and learn from
k. to be allowed to join a school, program, or group
l. to go to school or lessons
m. to tell someone clearly so they understand
n. helping and taking care of guests in hotels or restaurants
o. a group that helps people, not part of the government
p. to say or write the correct reply to a question
q. to feel sure about yourself and your abilities
r. to do activities at the right time every day
s. to give food to people to eat
t. to do something many times to get better

Answers:
1–o, 2–n, 3–k, 4–j, 5–l, 6–t, 7–p, 8–d,
9–q, 10–g, 11–s, 12–e, 13–r, 14–h, 15–m,
16–b, 17–f, 18–a, 19–c, 20–i

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Match the definition with the correct word:

Definitions:

1. a group that helps people, not part of the government
2. helping and taking care of guests in hotels or restaurants
3. to be allowed to join a school, program, or group
4. something you do and learn from
5. to go to school or lessons
6. to do something many times to get better
7. to say or write the correct reply to a question
8. to do something wrong
9. to feel sure about yourself and your abilities
10. to give food to people to eat
11. a paper that shows you finished a course or learned a skill
12. to feel happy about what you do or achieve

Answers:

a. to feel proud of oneself
b. confidence
c. to be accepted
d. an experience
e. hospitality
f. ngo
g. to go to class
h. to practice
i. to serve food
j. a certificate
k. to make a mistake
l. to answer a question

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

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True or false:

1. To practice means to do something only once.
2. To make a mistake means to do something wrong.
3. Confidence is when you feel unsure about yourself.
4. To go to class means to attend lessons or school.
5. To feel proud of oneself means to feel sad about your achievements.
6. To serve food is to give food to people to eat.
7. To answer a question is to say or write a reply.
8. Hospitality means helping guests in hotels or restaurants.
9. An NGO is part of the government.
10. A certificate shows that you finished a course or learned a skill.
11. An experience is something you do and learn from.
12. To follow a schedule means to do activities at random [not planned] times.
13. To be accepted means you are not allowed to join a program.
14. To prepare a bed means to make it ready for someone to sleep.

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True: 2,4,6,7,8,10,11,14
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Answer:

1. Does Bopha go to class every day? (a) yes (b) no
2. Does she sometimes practice with real guests? (a) yes (b) no
3. Is Bopha happy to join the program? (a) yes (b) no
4. Does she welcome guests? (a) yes (b) no
5. Does Bopha work alone? (a) yes (b) no
6. Does she follow a schedule? (a) yes (b) no
7. Are the students helping each other? (a) yes (b) no
8. Is Bopha proud of herself at the beginning? (a) yes (b) no
9. Does Bopha clean hotel rooms? (a) yes (b) no
10. Are the teachers unfirendly? (a) yes (b) no
11. Is Bopha confident with guests after training? (a) yes (b) no
12. Does she make reservations in the hotel? (a) yes (b) no
13. Does Bopha get a prize at the end? (a) yes (b) no
14. Does she practice her skills every day? (a) yes (b) no
15. Are the students in English classes only? (a) yes (b) no
16. Does she study English? (a) yes (b) no
17. Is the program 12 months long? (a) yes (b) no
18. Are the students learning about local culture? (a) yes (b) no
19. Is she nervous at the beginning? (a) yes (b) no
20. Is Bopha ready to work in supermarkets after training? (a) yes (b) no

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Correct answers:

1–a, 2–a, 3–a, 4–b, 5–b, 6–a, 7–a,
8–b, 9–a, 10–b, 11–a, 12–b, 13–b, 14–b,
15–b, 16–a, 17–b, 18–a, 19–a, 20–b

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Short answers:

1. What does Bopha learn in the program?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   hospitality and tourism
   
2. How long is the program?
3. Where does Bopha practice her skills?
4. What does Bopha do with guests?
5. What kind of work does she do in the hotel?
6. What does she prepare for the guests?
7. What does Bopha follow every day?
8. What do the students learn besides English?
9. What does Bopha get at the end of the program?
10. How does Bopha feel after finishing the program?
11. Who helps Bopha during her training?
12. What skill makes Bopha confident?
13. What do the students sometimes do with real guests?
14. What kind of future does the program help Bopha build?

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Short Answer Questions and Answers:

1. What does Bopha learn in the program?
   • Hospitality and tourism
2. How long is the program?
   • 10 months
3. Where does Bopha practice her skills?
   • Hotel
4. What does Bopha do with guests?
   • Serves them / Helps them
5. What kind of work does she do in the hotel?
   • Cleaning, making beds, serving food
6. What does she prepare for the guests?
   • Beds / Rooms
7. What does Bopha follow every day?
   • Schedule
8. What do the students learn besides English?
   • Hospitality / Tourism skills / Local culture
9. What does Bopha get at the end of the program?
   • Certificate
10. How does Bopha feel after finishing the program?
    • Proud / Happy / Confident
11. Who helps Bopha during her training?
    • Teachers / Other students
12. What skill makes Bopha confident?
    • Working with guests / Hospitality skills
13. What do the students sometimes do with real guests?
    • Practice / Help
14. What kind of future does the program help Bopha build?
    • Career in hospitality / Tourism

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Fill in:

proud / happy / confident – rooms – food – career / future – hospitality / tourism / local culture – certificate –
skills – real – schedule – beds / rooms –
patient – kind – confident –
hospitality

1. Bopha is learn __________ and tourism.
2. She prepares __________ for the guests.
3. At the end, she gets a __________.
4. Bopha follows a daily __________.
5. She serves __________ to the guests.
6. Bopha cleans __________ in the hotel.
7. She practices her __________ every day.
8. The students learn __________ besides English.
9. Bopha feels __________ after finishing the program.
10. She sometimes practices with __________ guests.
11. The teachers are very __________.
12. Bopha wants to build a __________ in hospitality.
13. She becomes more __________ when working with guests.
14. Bopha learns to be __________ when helping guests.

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Correct version:

1. Bopha learns hospitality and tourism every day.
2. She prepares beds / rooms for the guests in the hotel.
3. At the end of the program, she gets a certificate.
4. Bopha follows a daily schedule to organize her work.
5. She serves food to the guests at the hotel.
6. Bopha cleans the rooms to make the rooms ready.
7. She practices her skills every day to become better.
8. The students learn hospitality / tourism / local culture besides English in the program.
9. Bopha feels proud / happy / confident after finishing the training program.
10. She sometimes practices with real guests to gain experience.
11. The teachers are very kind and help the students.
12. Bopha wants to build a career / future in hospitality in the future.
13. She becomes more confident when working with guests.
14. Bopha learns to be patient when helping guests every day.

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Find answer to question:

Questions:

1. What kind of program do you offer?
2. How long is the program?
3. Who can join the program?
4. Where do students practice their skills?
5. Why do students learn English?
6. When do students follow a schedule?
7. Which skills make students confident?
8. How do teachers help students?
9. What do students do in the hotel?
10. Do students get a certificate?
11. How do students feel after the program?
12. What else do students learn besides English?
13. What kind of future do students have?
14. Which qualities do students develop?

Answers:

a. They have chances to work in tourism or hotels.
b. Teachers give advice and support carefully.
c. They feel proud and happy.
d. Students who want skills in hotels and tourism.
e. They develop patience, confidence, and teamwork.
f. They receive a paper showing they finish the course.
g. The program lasts 10 months.
h. They use English to talk with guests.
i. Hospitality and speaking with guests.
j. They practice in hotels.
k. They make beds, clean rooms, and serve guests.
l. We give training in hospitality and tourism.
m. They follow a schedule every day.
n. They learn hotel work and local culture.

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

1. Q: What kind of program do you offer?
A: We give training in hospitality and tourism.

2. Q: How long is the program?
A: The program lasts 10 months.

3. Q: Who can join the program?
A: Students who want skills in hotels and tourism.

4. Q: Where do students practice their skills?
A: They practice in hotels.

5. Q: Why do students learn English?
A: They use English to talk with guests.

6. Q: When do students follow a schedule?
A: They follow a schedule every day.

7. Q: Which skills make students confident?
A: Hospitality and speaking with guests.

8. Q: How do teachers help students?
A: Teachers give advice and support carefully.

9. Q: What do students do in the hotel?
A: They make beds, clean rooms, and serve guests.

10. Q: Do students get a certificate?
A: Yes, they receive a paper showing they finish the course.

11. Q: How do students feel after the program?
A: They feel proud and happy.

12. Q: What else do students learn besides English?
A: They learn hotel work and local culture.

13. Q: What kind of future do students have?
A: They have chances to work in tourism or hotels.

14. Q: Which qualities do students develop?
A: They develop patience, confidence, and teamwork.

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Which phrase are we looking for?

• how kindness from an NGO changed their life

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Story based on Shinta Mani Foundation’s Facebook account

Savun is a mother of three children.
Some time ago she lived in a very difficult situation. Her husband left the family, and he was the only person who worked. After that, Savun did not have enough money for food, clothes, or daily life. She felt worried every day about her children. The family stayed in a small shelter for some time. Life there was very hard, and they did not feel safe or comfortable.

Savun tried to stay strong for her children, but it was not easy. The children felt sad and sometimes afraid. They did not have a good place to sleep or play. Every day was a struggle for the whole family, and they hoped for a better life.

One day, something good happened. Savun met kind people from the Shinta Mani Foundation. They listened to her story and understood her problems. They wanted to help her family. They worked with a generous donor named Kelli, who decided to give Savun a new house. Other people also helped and gave support for this project.

When the house was ready, Savun and her children moved in. They felt very happy and thankful. The next morning was very special for them. They woke up in a safe and clean home for the first time. The children felt calm and slept well. Savun felt relieved and less worried about the future.

This story shows how kindness helps people in need. The foundation and the donors make a big difference in their lives. Savun and her children feel hope again and start a better life together.

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Vocabulary:

• clothes – things you wear, like shirts, pants, and shoes
• to feel worried – to feel nervous or afraid about something
• to stay in a shelter – to live in a safe place for a short time when you have no home
• to feel safe – to feel no danger
• to be comfortable – to feel relaxed and not in pain
• to stay strong – to keep being brave even when it is hard
• a struggle – a difficult problem or situation
• to hope for a better life – to want life to be happier and easier
• kind people – people who help and care about others
• a generous donor – a person who gives money or help to others
• to decide – to choose something
• to give support – to help someone
• to move in – to go into a new home to live there
• to feel thankful – to feel happy and say thank you for something
• to wake up – to stop sleeping
• to feel calm – to feel relaxed and not nervous
• to feel relieved – to feel happy because a problem is gone
• to be less worried – to feel a little better and not scared anymore
• kindness – the act of helping and caring for people
• a foundation – a group or organization that helps people

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Basics – past simple

Past Simple –

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

Use:
The past simple is used to talk about finished actions in the past.

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Past simple forms of ‚to be‘:

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Verbs in text, regular and irregular ones:

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AI generated =>

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Match the words to their correct definitions

Words:

1. clothes
2. to feel worried
3. to stay in a shelter
4. to feel safe
5. to be comfortable
6. to stay strong
7. a struggle
8. to hope for a better life
9. kind people
10. a generous donor
11. to decide
12. to give support
13. to move in
14. to feel thankful
15. to wake up
16. to feel calm
17. to feel relieved
18. to be less worried
19. kindness
20. a foundation

Definitions:

A. The act of helping and caring for people
B. To go into a new home to live there
C. Things you wear, like shirts, pants, and shoes
D. To feel happy because a problem is gone
E. To feel a little better and not scared [feeling afraid or frightened] anymore
F. To feel relaxed and not nervous
G. People who help and care about others
H. To want life to be happier and easier
I. To choose something
J. To feel nervous or afraid about something
K. A group or organization that helps people
L. A person who gives money or help to others
M. To help someone
N. To stop sleeping
O. To live in a safe place for a short time when you have no home
P. To keep being brave [not afraid; able to face danger or problems] even when it is hard
Q. A difficult problem or situation
R. The act of helping and caring for people
S. To feel happy and say thank you for something
T. To feel relaxed [feeling calm and comfortable, not worried] and not in pain

Answers:

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

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True or false:

1. Savun felt relieved after moving into a safe home.
2. Clothes are things you eat every day.
3. Savun wanted to stay strong for her children.
4. A generous donor is a person who gives help or money to others.
5. To wake up means to go back to sleep.
6. Kindness means helping and caring for people.
7. To feel worried means to feel nervous or afraid.
8. A struggle is an easy and fun activity.
9. To move in means to go into a new home to live there.
10. To feel calm means to feel tense and nervous.
11. To decide means to ignore a problem.
12. A foundation is a kind of building only.
13. To give support means to ignore [not look at or listen to] someone’s problems.
14. To hope for a better life means to want life to be happier and easier.

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True: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 14
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Multiple Choice Questions

1. Did her husband (a) die, or (b) leave her?
2. How many children does Savun have? (a) three, (b) two
3. Where did the family stay for some time? (a) a hotel, (b) a shelter
4. Who helped Savun’s family? (a) Shinta Mani Foundation, (b) a school teacher
5. Did Savun feel (a) worried, or (b) happy before help came?
6. Who decided to give Savun a new house? (a) Kelli, (b) her neighbor
7. When the house was ready, did the family (a) move in, or (b) move out?
8. How did the children feel after moving in? (a) calm, or (b) sad
9. How did Savun feel about the future after getting the house? (a) worried, or (b) relieved
10. Did Savun try to (a) stay strong, or (b) run away from problems?
11. Did the family have enough (a) food, or (b) money before help?
12. Was life in the shelter (a) easy, or (b) hard?
13. Did the foundation and donors give (a) support, or (b) ignore them?
14. The story shows how (a) kindness, or (b) selfishness helps people in need?

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

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Fill in, past simple:

1. Savun ___ (feel) worried every day.
2. The donors ___ (give) a new house.
3. The children ___ (sleep) well in the new home.
4. Savun ___ (meet) people from the foundation.
5. Her husband ___ (leave) the family.
6. The family ___ (stay) in a small shelter.
7. Savun ___ (try) to stay strong for her children.
8. Life ___ (be) very hard in the shelter.
9. The children ___ (feel) sad and sometimes afraid.
10. The foundation ___ (listen) to Savun’s story.
11. Kelli ___ (decide) to help Savun.
12. Other people ___ (give) support for the project.
13. Savun and her children ___ (move in) to the new house.
14. The children ___ (wake up) calm and happy the next morning.
15. Savun ___ (hope) for a better life for her family.
16. Savun ___ (feel) relieved after moving into the new house.
17. Life ___ (start) to feel better for the whole family.
18. The foundation ___ (understand) Savun’s problems.
19. Savun ___ (show) her children how to be brave.
20. The children ___ (feel) safe in their new home.

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Correct version:

1. Savun felt worried every day.
2. The donors gave a new house.
3. The children slept well in the new home.
4. Savun met people from the foundation.
5. Her husband left the family.
6. The family stayed in a small shelter.
7. Savun tried to stay strong for her children.
8. Life was very hard in the shelter.
9. The children felt sad and sometimes afraid.
10. The foundation listened to Savun’s story.
11. Kelli decided to help Savun.
12. Other people gave support for the project.
13. Savun and her children moved in to the new house.
14. The children woke up calm and happy the next morning.
15. Savun hoped for a better life for her family.
16. Savun felt relieved after moving into the new house.
17. Life started to feel better for the whole family.
18. The foundation understood Savun’s problems.
19. Savun showed her children how to be brave.
20. The children felt safe in their new home.

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Form Questions

1. Savun felt worried every day.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Did she feel worried every day?
   
2. The family stayed in a small shelter.
3. Her husband left the family.
4. The children slept well in the new home.
5. Savun tried to stay strong for her children.
6. The donors gave a new house.
7. The foundation listened to Savun’s story.
8. Savun met people from the foundation.
9. Life started to feel better for the whole family.
10. Savun woke up happy the next morning.

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Correct version:

1. Did Savun feel worried every day?
2. Did the family stay in a small shelter?
3. Did her husband leave the family?
4. Did the children sleep well in the new home?
5. Did Savun try to stay strong for her children?
6. Did the donors give a new house?
7. Did the foundation listen to Savun’s story?
8. Did Savun meet people from the foundation?
9. Did life start to feel better for the whole family?
10. Did Savun wake up happy the next morning?

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Short answers, if statement is false, negate first, then write down the correct sentence:

1. Savun lived with three children.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Yes, she did.
   
2. Her husband stayed with the family.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, he didn’t.
   Her husband left the family.
   
3. The family lived in a big hotel before help came.
4. The children felt calm after moving into the new house.
5. Savun met kind people from the Shinta Mani Foundation.
6. The donors ignored Savun’s family.
7. Life in the shelter was very hard.
8. Kelli decided to give Savun a new car.
9. Savun tried to stay strong for her children.
10. The family had enough money for food before help came.
11. The children slept well in the new home.
12. The foundation and donors gave support to Savun’s family.
13. Savun and her children stayed in the shelter forever.
14. The story shows how kindness helps people in need.

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Correct version, true statements: 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14

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Correct version:

1. Yes, she did.
2. No, she didn’t. Her husband left the family.
3. No, they didn’t. The family stayed in a small shelter before help came.
4. Yes, they did.
5. Yes, she did.
6. No, they didn’t. The donors helped Savun’s family.
7. Yes, it was.
8. No, she didn’t. Kelli decided to give Savun a new house.
9. Yes, she did.
10. No, they didn’t. The family didn’t have enough money for food before help came.
11. Yes, they did.
12. Yes, they did.
13. No, they didn’t. Savun and her children moved into the new house.
14. Yes, it did.

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Form questions to which the word/s given is/are the answer:

1. Savun had three children.
   a) Savun:__________?
   b) three childern:__________?
   c) three:__________?
   
2. Her husband left the family before they got help.
   a) Her husband:__________?
   b) Her:__________?
   c) left the family before they got help:__________?
   d) the family:__________?
   e) before they got help:__________?
   
3. The family stayed in a small shelter.
   a) The family:__________?
   b) stayed in a small shelter:__________?
   c) in a small shelter:__________?
   d) small:__________?
   
4. Savun met kind people from the Shinta Mani Foundation.
   a) Savun:__________?
   b) met kind people from the Shinta Mani Foundation:__________?
   c) kind people:__________?
   d) kind:__________?
   
5. The children felt happy in their new home.
   a) The children:__________?
   b) felt happy in their new home:__________?
   c) happy:__________?
   d) in their new home:__________?

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Correct version:

1. Savun had three children.
a) Who had three children?
b) What did Savun have?
c) How many children did Savun have?

2. Her husband left the family before they got help.
a) Who left the family?
b) Whose husband left the family?
c) What did her husband do?
d) Who did he leave?
e) When did he leave the family?

3. The family stayed in a small shelter.
a) Who stayed in a small shelter?
b) What did the family do?
c) Where did the family stay?
d) What kind of shelter did they stay in? or:
In which shelter did they stay?

4. Savun met kind people from the Shinta Mani Foundation.
a) Who met kind people from the Shinta Mani Foundation?
b) What did Savun do?
c) Who did she meet?
d) What kind of people did she meet? or
Which people did she meet?

5. The children felt happy in their new home.
a) Who felt happy in their new home?
b) What did the children do?
c) How did the children feel?
d) Where did the children feel happy?

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Interview with Savun, fill in, words below:

daily life – future – many – stay strong –
was ready – us – husband – kindness –
worried – slept – shelter –
kind

Interviewer: Hello, Savun! Thank you for talking to us.

Savun: Hello! You are welcome.

1. Interviewer: Who left the family?
Savun: My __________ left the family.

2. Interviewer: What did you do for your children?
Savun: I tried to __________ for my children.

3. Interviewer: Where did the family stay?
Savun: We stayed in a small __________.

4. Interviewer: How did you feel in the shelter?
Savun: I felt __________ every day.

5. Interviewer: Why did you feel worried?
Savun: I felt worried because we did not have enough money for food, clothes, or __________.

6. Interviewer: Who helped your family?
Savun: __________ people from the Shinta Mani Foundation helped us.

7. Interviewer: Which person gave your family a new house?
Savun: Kelli gave __________ a new house.

8. Interviewer: Did other people give support for the project?
Savun: Yes, __________ other people gave support for the project.

9. Interviewer: When did you move into the new house?
Savun: We moved in when the house __________

10. Interviewer: How did the children feel in the new home?
Savun: They felt calm and __________ well.

11. Interviewer: What did you feel in the new home?
Savun: I felt relieved and less worried about the __________.

12. Interviewer: What did the story show?
Savun: The story showed how __________ helps people in need.

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Correct version:

Interviewer: Hello, Savun! Thank you for talking to us.

Savun: Hello! You are welcome.

1. Interviewer: Who left the family?
Savun: My husband left the family.

2. Interviewer: What did you do for your children?
Savun: I tried to stay strong for my children.

3. Interviewer: Where did the family stay?
Savun: We stayed in a small shelter.

4. Interviewer: How did you feel in the shelter?
Savun: I felt worried every day.

5. Interviewer: Why did you feel worried?
Savun: I felt worried because we did not have enough money for food, clothes, or daily life.

6. Interviewer: Who helped your family?
Savun: Kind people from the Shinta Mani Foundation helped us.

7. Interviewer: Which person gave your family a new house?
Savun: Kelli gave us a new house.

8. Interviewer: Did other people give support for the project?
Savun: Yes, many other people gave support for the project.

9. Interviewer: When did you move into the new house?
Savun: We moved in when the house was ready.

10. Interviewer: How did the children feel in the new home?
Savun: They felt calm and slept well.

11. Interviewer: What did you feel in the new home?
Savun: I felt relieved and less worried about the future.

12. Interviewer: What did the story show?
Savun: The story showed how kindness helps people in need.

• a better life for children in Cambodia

Go through 1/2 text first => link

[longer text, on request]

Future of Khmer Children Organization is a small NGO in Cambodia. It helps poor children and families. The organization is in Siem Reap. It starts in 2009. Leng Chantheany creates it. She wants to help children. Many children are poor. Many children do not go to school. She wants them to learn and have a better life.

The NGO gives education to children. Students learn English and math. They also learn basic computer skills. The children learn music, dance, and art. They like these lessons very much. They feel happy at school. They make friends and learn together. School is a safe place for them. The teachers are kind and friendly. They help the children every day. They explain lessons in a simple way. They listen to the children and support them.

The organization helps young people too. Teenagers learn simple skills. They learn how to use a computer. They learn simple design. They practice every day. These skills help them get jobs later. The NGO wants them to work and have a good life. It helps them feel ready for the future.

The NGO also helps families. It teaches women new skills. For example, they learn sewing and English. Women use these skills to make money for their families. The organization also gives food and school things like books, pens, and clothes. Sometimes families have big problems. For example, they are sick or have no work. The NGO helps them in these times.

The organization works with many children. Some children live in the city. Some children live in small villages. Many children do not have money for school. The NGO helps them go to school and study. It gives them hope and a chance in life. Children feel safe and happy there.

The goal of the NGO is simple. It wants children to learn, grow, and be happy. It wants them to have a better future. It helps them believe in themselves and their dreams.

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Vocabulary:

• to create: to make something new
• education: learning at school or with a teacher
• computer skills: the ability to use a computer
• art (subject): a school subject with drawing, painting, and creativity
• to make friends: to start a friendship with other people
• a safe place: a place where there is no danger
• to explain: to make something clear and easy to understand
• to support somebody: to help someone
• a design: a plan or drawing of something
• to practice: to do something many times to improve
• sewing: using a needle and thread to make or repair clothes
• to make money: to earn money by working
• a pen: a tool used for writing
• to be sick: to not feel well or be ill
• a village: a small place where people live, smaller than a city
• hope: a feeling that something good will happen
• a goal: something you want to achieve
• to grow (as a person): to learn and improve in life
• to believe in oneself: to feel confident and trust your own abilities

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Match the words (1–18) with the definitions (A–R).

Words:

1. to create
2. education
3. computer skills
4. art (subject)
5. to make friends
6. a safe place
7. to explain
8. to support somebody
9. a design
10. to practice
11. sewing
12. to make money
13. a pen
14. to be sick
15. a village
16. hope
17. a goal
18. to grow (as a person)

Definitions:

A. to do something many times to improve
B. a place where there is no danger
C. to make something new
D. a feeling that something good will happen
E. to start a friendship with other people
F. to learn and improve in life
G. a plan or drawing of something
H. learning at school or with a teacher
I. to not feel well or be ill
J. something you want to achieve
K. using a needle and thread to make or repair clothes
L. the ability to use a computer
M. to make something clear and easy to understand
N. to help someone
O. a tool used for writing
P. a school subject with drawing, painting, and creativity
Q. a small place where people live, smaller than a city
R. to earn money by working

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

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Correct version:

1. to create – to make something new
2. education – learning at school or with a teacher
3. computer skills – the ability to use a computer
4. art (subject) – a school subject with drawing, painting, and creativity
5. to make friends – to start a friendship with other people
6. a safe place – a place where there is no danger
7. to explain – to make something clear and easy to understand
8. to support somebody – to help someone
9. a design – a plan or drawing of something
10. to practice – to do something many times to improve
11. sewing – using a needle and thread to make or repair clothes
12. to make money – to earn money by working
13. a pen – a tool used for writing
14. to be sick – to not feel well or be ill
15. a village – a small place where people live, smaller than a city
16. hope – a feeling that something good will happen
17. a goal – something you want to achieve
18. to grow (as a person) – to learn and improve in life
19. to believe in oneself – to feel confident and trust your own abilities

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Match the definitions with the correct words:

1. to make something clear and easy to understand:
   a. hope
   b. to explain
   c. sewing
   d. a goal
2. a small place where people live, smaller than a city:
   a. a village
   b. education
   c. to practice
   d. to support somebody
3. to do something many times to improve:
   a. a safe place
   b. to practice
   c. art (subject)
   d. to make money
4. a feeling that something good will happen:
   a. to make friends
   b. a pen
   c. hope
   d. to grow (as a person)
5. to help someone:
   a. to support somebody
   b. a design
   c. to be sick
   d. a village
6. learning at school or with a teacher:
   a. computer skills
   b. education
   c. a goal
   d. to explain
7. to start a friendship with other people:
   a. to make friends
   b. sewing
   c. hope
   d. a safe place
8. using a needle and thread to make or repair clothes:
   a. a pen
   b. art (subject)
   c. sewing
   d. to make money
9. a place where there is no danger:
   a. a design
   b. a village
   c. a safe place
   d. education
10. to earn money by working:
    a. to make money
    b. to support somebody
    c. to practice
    d. to explain
11. a school subject with drawing, painting, and creativity:
    a. art (subject)
    b. hope
    c. a goal
    d. computer skills
12. something you want to achieve:
    a. to grow (as a person)
    b. a goal
    c. to be sick
    d. a pen

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

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True or false:

1. A pen is a tool used for writing.
2. Sewing means using a computer to play games.
3. Hope is a feeling that something good will happen.
4. A village is bigger than a city.
5. To explain means to make something clear and easy to understand.
6. Computer skills is the ability to use a computer.
7. A goal is something you want to achieve.
8. Education means repairing clothes with a needle and thread.
9. To support somebody means to help someone.
10. Art (subject) includes drawing and painting.
11. To practice means to do something many times to improve.
12. A safe place is a place where there is danger [the possibility that something bad or harmful can happen].
13. To be sick means to not feel well or be ill.
14. To make friends means to be alone and not talk to others.

Answers:
1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-T, 7-T, 8-F,
9-T, 10-T, 11-T, 12-F, 13-T, 14-F

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True or false:

Decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).

1. The organization is located in Siem Reap.
2. The organization starts in 2019.
3. The NGO helps children learn English and math.
4. The NGO teaches only sports and no other subjects.
5. The organization also teaches music and dance.
6. The NGO works only with adults and not children.
7. The organization helps families with food and school materials.
8. The NGO teaches women skills like sewing.
9. The organization is a business that sells products for profit.
10. The NGO gives children a chance to study.
11. The organization is located in France.
12. Teachers are kind and support students.
13. Children do not attend classes at the organization.
14. The goal of the organization is to help children have a better future.

Answers:
1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-F, 7-T, 8-T,
9-F, 10-T, 11-F, 12-F, 13-F, 14-T

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Choose the correct answer (a or b).

1. Does FKC start in (a) 2019 or (b) 2009?
2. Is the organization located in (a) Phnom Penh or (b) Siem Reap?
3. Does the NGO teach (a) only sports or (b) English and math?
4. Does the NGO help (a) families or (b) poor children only?
5. Do children learn (a) music and dance or (b) only computer games?
6. Does the NGO help (a) children and teenagers or (b) only adults?
7. Does the organization give (a) food and school materials or (b) luxury cars?
8. Do women learn (a) driving cars or (b) sewing?
9. Is the organization a (a) business that sells products or (b) NGO?
10. Does the NGO give children a chance to (a) study or (b) stop studying?
11. Are the teachers (a) kind and supportive or (b) rude [not polite; speaking or behaving in a bad or impolite way] and unfriendly?
12. Does the NGO work in (a) only outside Cambodia or (b) cities and villages?
13. Does the organization help children have (a) a better future or (b) no future?
14. Do students feel (a) unhappy at school or (b) happy at school?

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

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Fill in, words below:

organization – goal – located – chance – Math –
skills – villages – grow – support – art –
children – problems – poor –
teachers

1. The organization is __________ in Siem Reap in Cambodia.
2. The NGO started in 2009 and works with __________.
3. The organization helps __________ children and their families.
4. Children learn English and __________ at the organization.
5. The NGO teaches music, dance, and __________ to children.
6. The NGO works with children in cities and in ________.
7. The __________ helps women learn skills like sewing and English.
8. The NGO gives food and school materials to __________ families.
9. The __________ are kind and they support the students every day.
10. The organization gives children a __________ to study and learn new things.
11. The NGO helps young people learn simple __________ for the future.
12. The organization helps families when they have __________.
13. The __________ of the organization is to help children have a better future.
14. The NGO wants children to __________, learn, and be happy.

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Correct version:

1. The organization is located in Siem Reap in Cambodia.
2. The NGO started in 2009 and works with children.
3. The organization helps poor children and their families.
4. Children learn English and Math at the organization.
5. The NGO teaches music, dance, and art to children.
6. The NGO works with children in cities and in villages.
7. The organization helps women learn skills like sewing and English.
8. The NGO gives food and school materials to support families.
9. The teachers are kind and they support the students every day.
10. The organization gives children a chance to study and learn new things.
11. The NGO helps young people learn simple skills for the future.
12. The organization helps families when they have problems.
13. The goal of the organization is to help children have a better future.
14. The NGO wants children to grow, learn, and be happy.

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Interview with the head of the Future of Khmer Children Organization – listen

1. Interviewer: What is your organization?
   Head: My organization is an NGO that helps poor children and families.
2. Interviewer: Where is your organization?
   Head: My organization is in Siem Reap in Cambodia.
3. Interviewer: When did the organization start?
   Head: It started in 2009.
4. Interviewer: Who do you help?
   Head: I help poor children and their families.
5. Interviewer: Why did you create this organization?
   Head: I created it to help children learn and have a better life.
6. Interviewer: What do children learn at your organization?
   Head: Children learn English, math, music, dance, and art.
7. Interviewer: How do teachers help the students?
   Head: Teachers are kind and they support the students every day.
8. Interviewer: Do children also learn computer skills?
   Head: Yes, they learn basic computer skills.
9. Interviewer: Do you also help women?
   Head: Yes, we help women learn skills like sewing and English.
10. Interviewer: Which families do you support?
    Head: We support poor families in the city and in villages.
11. Interviewer: How do you support families?
    Head: We give food and school materials to families.
12. Interviewer: What is your goal?
    Head: My goal is to help children learn and have a better future.