My statistics show that many people around the world use the materials presented to improve their English.

I offer texts, exercises and sound files.
Until now, you had to download the sound files. But many users have told me they need to save mobile data. That is why, from now on, there often are fewer sound files online.

Instead, you can use free text-to-speech add-ons, e.g. for FIREFOX:

This tool reads any text aloud for you – you do not need to download anything. You can choose the speaker (female/male) and the speed.

I am trying this new way now with some of the texts.

At the end of this text, you can provide feedback.

Tell me:
Is this new option better for saving your mobile data than downloading sound files?

Thank you for your help and attention to that matter!

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For WINDOWS and FIREFOX users:

• go to the list of FIREFOX add-ons, and add

• go to the text you want to listen to, mark it, e.g.
  

• then

click on ‚Read aloud selected texts‘.

• a new window opens, a speaker starts reading.

• if you do not like the way he/she speaks, click on
  

and you get

• when you click on it a new window opens

• now it is up to you, to find your best speaker, just try.

• some thoughts

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The “learn like a baby” method is a simple and natural way to learn English. It follows the same way babies learn their first language. Babies do not start with grammar books, vocabulary lists, or exercises. They only listen. Every day, they hear their parents, family, and other people speaking. They hear words, sentences, questions, and short stories many times. Their brain works quietly in the background. It connects sounds to meaning without using rules. Slowly, babies begin to understand the language naturally.

After a long time, babies start to speak. Their first words may be small, but they sound correct. This is because they have copied the words and sentences they heard many times. They do not need to think about grammar. They speak naturally.

Adults and learners of English can use the same method. First, listen a lot. Listen to simple stories, clear conversations, songs, or short talks every day. Do not try to read difficult texts or speak too early. When you hear the same words and sentences often, your brain starts to understand them naturally. You learn correct pronunciation, the right rhythm, and how sentences flow. Later, when you speak, your English comes out more easily and sounds natural. You make fewer mistakes and feel more confident.

Listening is also relaxing and enjoyable. You can listen anywhere, for example while walking, cooking, travelling, or resting. Slowly, you understand more and your speaking improves.

In short, start with listening, just like a baby. Then speaking, reading, and writing will be easier and better.

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Vocabulary:

• to follow – to go after someone or something
• a language – a way people speak and write to communicate
• to listen – to use your ears to hear sounds or words
• a sentence – a group of words that make a complete thought
• a short story – a small story with a beginning, middle, and end
• a brain – the organ in your head that thinks and remembers
• to work quietly – to do work without making noise
• to connect – to join or link two things or people
• a meaning – what a word, sentence, or idea shows or tells
• a rule – something you must follow
• naturally – in a normal or usual way
• to sound correct – to be right when you say or write something
• to copy – to do the same as someone else
• to think about grammar – to pay attention to the rules of a language
• an adult – a grown-up person
• a lot – many or much
• a conversation – talking with someone
• to understand – to know the meaning of something
• correct pronunciation – saying words the right way
• a rhythm – a regular pattern of sounds or beats
• sentences flow – sentences go well together
• to sound natural – to sound like a real speaker
• a mistake – something done wrong
• to feel confident – to feel sure about yourself
• to be relaxing – to make you calm and happy
• to be enjoyable – to give pleasure or fun
• to travel – to go from one place to another
• to rest – to stop work and relax
• to improve – to get better
• in short – to say something using few words

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Learn English Like a Baby – Cheat Sheet

1. Main Idea

• Learn English naturally by listening first
• Copy how babies learn their first language

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2. How Babies Learn

• Listen only: no grammar books, no exercises
• Every day: hear parents, family, people
• Repeat exposure: words, sentences, questions, stories
• Brain works quietly: connects sounds → meaning naturally
• Speak later: words sound correct and natural

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3. How Adults Can Learn

• Listen a lot first
• Use simple stories, clear conversations, songs, short talks
• Do not rush: reading or speaking difficult texts too early
• Hear → understand: repeated exposure helps
• Learn pronunciation, rhythm, sentence flow
• Speaking becomes easier, more confident, fewer mistakes

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4. Advantages of Listening Method

• Relaxing and enjoyable
• Can be done anywhere: walking, cooking, traveling, resting
• Builds understanding and confidence slowly
• Prepares for speaking, reading, writing

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5. Key Words / Phrases

• Listen, hear, repeat, understand, copy, natural, correct
• Pronunciation, rhythm, flow, confidence, beginner
• Stories, conversations, songs, short talks
• Slowly, naturally, every day, first, later

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6. Step-by-Step Strategy

1. Listen first – a lot, every day
2. Repeat and notice patterns – sounds, sentences, rhythm
3. Start speaking – copy what you hear
4. Read and write later – easier after listening

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✅ Tip: Focus on listening to simple, repeated English before worrying about grammar or reading.

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Listening before speaking helps you learn faster, or,
why listen to soundfiles?

When you hear a sound in a foreign language, this is what happens in your brain:

1. Your ear hears the sound.
   The sound goes inside your ear and moves to your brain.
2. Your brain finds the sound pattern.
   Your brain tries to remember: “Have I heard this sound before?”
3. You connect the sound to a word.
   If you have learned the word before, your brain says, “Ah! This sound means this word!”
4. You remember the meaning.
   Then you think of what the word means in your own language.

So:
👉 Sound → Ear → Brain → Word → Meaning

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If you haven’t heard the word before, this happens:

1. Your ear hears the sound.
2. Your brain listens carefully, but it doesn’t know the sound pattern yet.
3. You don’t know the word’s meaning. It’s just a strange sound.
4. You may ask or check what the word means.
5. When you learn it, your brain saves the sound and its meaning together.

Next time you hear it, your brain will remember:
👉 “I know this sound — it means this word!”

When you learn a new language, listening is very important. At the beginner level, you should listen a lot every day. Listening helps you learn the sounds, words, and sentences. You hear how people speak in real life.

Listening is more important than reading at the start. Reading uses your eyes. Listening uses your ears and your brain. When you listen, you hear the right way to say words. You hear the rhythm and speed of the language. Reading does not help you hear these sounds.

If you listen a lot, you remember words and phrases more easily. Even if you do not understand every word, you will understand more and more. Your brain learns the language patterns. This is how children learn their first language. They listen for a long time before they read or write.

What about speaking? Speaking is important too. But if you speak too early without listening enough, it can be hard. You might say words wrong or use words in the wrong way. Listening first helps you speak better. You copy the right sounds and sentences.

If you only read or learn grammar, it is hard to talk to people. But if you listen often, you feel more confident to speak. At the beginner level, it is best to listen more than speak. Listening is the first step to learning. It helps you learn fast and well.

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Vocabulary:

• a soundfile: a computer file with recorded sounds or speech
• a language: words and rules people use to talk or write
• to listen: to use your ears to hear carefully
• important: something that matters a lot
• a beginner level: the first stage of learning something new
• a sound: something you can hear
• a sentence: a group of words that tell a complete idea
• to hear: to notice a sound with your ears
• to speak: to say words with your mouth
• an eye: the part of your body you see with
• an ear: the part of your body you hear with
• a brain: the part inside your head that thinks and learns
• a rhythm: a pattern of sounds that repeat in music or talking
• speed: how fast or slow something happens
• to remember: to keep information in your mind
• easily: something you can do without problems
• to understand: to know the meaning of something
• a language pattern: a usual way words and sentences are made in a language
• enough: as much as you need
• wrong: not correct or not right
• to copy: to do or say the same as someone else
• grammar: rules for making sentences in a language
• to feel confident: to feel sure you can do something well

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Multiple choice, one answer correct:

part 1: 1-16

part 2: 17-20

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1. What is a soundfile?
   a) A computer file with recorded sounds
   b) A book with pictures
   c) A paper with words
2. What does to listen mean?
   a) To close your eyes
   b) To use your ears to hear carefully
   c) To speak loudly
3. What is a sentence?
   a) A single letter
   b) A group of words that tell a complete idea
   c) A color
4. What is an ear?
   a) The part of your body you hear with
   b) The part of your body you see with
   c) The part of your body you use to write
5. What is grammar?
   a) A kind of food
   b) Rules for making sentences in a language
   c) A place to read books
6. What does to copy mean?
   a) To sleep
   b) To say or do the same as someone else
   c) To run very fast
7. What is a brain?
   a) Something you wear
   b) The part inside your head that thinks and learns
   c) The name of a city
8. What is important?
   a) Something that is very small
   b) Something that matters a lot
   c) Something that does not matter
9. What does to speak mean?
   a) To write a letter
   b) To listen carefully
   c) To say words with your mouth
10. What does to remember mean?
    a) To keep information in your mind
    b) To forget something
    c) To eat food
11. What is a language?
    a) A kind of animal
    b) Words and rules people use to talk or write
    c) A type of music
12. What is speed?
    a) A kind of fruit
    b) A type of dance
    c) How fast or slow something happens
13. What does wrong mean?
    a) Very good
    b) Very old
    c) Not correct or not right
14. What is a rhythm?
    a) A color
    b) A pattern of sounds that repeat in music or talking
    c) A kind of food
15. What does enough mean?
    a) More than you need
    b) Less than you want
    c) As much as you need
16. What does to feel confident mean?
    a) To feel scared
    b) To feel tired
    c) To feel sure you can do something well
17. What is an eye?
    a) The part of your body you use to walk
    b) The part of your body you see with
    c) The part of your body you hear with
18. What does to understand mean?
    a) To not know something
    b) To know the meaning of something
    c) To forget something
19. What is a beginner level?
    a) The last stage of learning
    b) The first stage of learning something new
    c) A very difficult stage
20. What does easily mean?
    a) Something impossible to do
    b) Something very hard to do
    c) Something you can do without problems
    
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Answers:
1a 2b 3b 4a 5b 6b 7b 8b 9c 10a
11b 12c 13c 14b 15c 16c 17b
18b 19b 20c

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Match the word with the correct definition:

Words:

1. soundfile
2. language
3. to listen
4. important
5. beginner level
6. sound
7. sentence
8. to hear
9. to speak
10. eye
11. ear
12. brain
13. rhythm
14. speed
15. to remember
16. easily
17. to understand
18. language pattern
19. enough
20. wrong
21. to copy
22. grammar
23. to feel confident

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Definitions:

a) The part of your body you see with
b) Rules for making sentences in a language
c) A group of words that tell a complete idea
d) A computer file with recorded sounds
e) To say words with your mouth
f) Something that matters a lot
g) The first stage of learning something new
h) The part of your body you hear with
i) To use your ears to hear carefully
j) To keep information in your mind
k) Not correct or not right
l) How fast or slow something happens
m) The part inside your head that thinks and learns
n) To do the same as someone else
o) A pattern of sounds that repeat in music or talking
p) Words and rules people use to talk or write
q) To know the meaning of something
r) To hear sounds with your ears
s) The part of your body you hear with
t) As much as you need
u) Something you can do without problems
v) To feel sure you can do something well
w) A sound that you can hear
x) The first stage of learning a new language

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Answers:
1d 2p 3i 4f 5g 6w 7c 8r 9e 10a
11h 12m 13o 14l 15j 16u 17q 18x 19t
20k 21n 22b 23v

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Find the word that is explained by the definition:

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1. A computer file with recorded sounds: ________________
2. Words and rules people use to talk or write: ________________
3. To use your ears to hear carefully: ________________
4. Something that matters a lot: ________________
5. The first stage of learning something new: ________________
6. A sound that you can hear: ________________
7. A group of words that tell a complete idea: ________________
8. To hear sounds with your ears: ________________
9. To say words with your mouth: ________________
10. The part of your body you see with: ________________
11. The part of your body you hear with: ________________
12. The part inside your head that thinks and learns: ________________
13. A pattern of sounds that repeat in music or talking: ________________
14. How fast or slow something happens: ________________
15. To keep information in your mind: ________________
16. Something you can do without problems: ________________
17. To know the meaning of something: ________________
18. The first stage of learning a new language: ________________
19. As much as you need: ________________
20. Not correct or not right: ________________
21. To do the same as someone else: ________________
22. Rules for making sentences in a language: ________________
23. To feel sure you can do something well: ________________

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Answers:

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To feel sure you can do something well – to feel confident

A computer file with recorded sounds – soundfile

Words and rules people use to talk or write – language

To use your ears to hear carefully – to listen

Something that matters a lot – important

The first stage of learning something new – beginner level

A sound that you can hear – sound

A group of words that tell a complete idea – sentence

To hear sounds with your ears – to hear

To say words with your mouth – to speak

The part of your body you see with – eye

The part of your body you hear with – ear

The part inside your head that thinks and learns – brain

A pattern of sounds that repeat in music or talking – rhythm

How fast or slow something happens – speed

To keep information in your mind – to remember

Something you can do without problems – easily

To know the meaning of something – to understand

The first stage of learning a new language – beginner level

As much as you need – enough

Not correct or not right – wrong

To do the same as someone else – to copy

Rules for making sentences in a language – grammar

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True or false:

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1. Listening helps you learn sounds, words, and sentences.
2. Reading is more important than listening at the start.
3. When you listen, you hear how people speak in real life.
4. Listening uses your ears and your brain.
5. Reading helps you hear the right way to say words.
6. If you listen a lot, you remember words more easily.
7. Children listen a long time before they read or write.
8. Speaking is not important when you learn a language.
9. If you speak too early, you might say words wrong.
10. Listening first helps you speak better.
11. If you only learn grammar, it is easy to talk to people.
12. Listening often helps you feel more confident to speak.
13. At the beginner level, it is best to speak more than listen.
14. Listening is the first step to learning a new language.
15. Listening helps you learn fast and well.

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True: 1,3,4,6,7,9,10,12,14,15

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Complete, words below:

first – hear – easily – language – important – speak – brain – grammar – remember

When you learn a new language, listening is very __________, especially at the beginner level.
Listening helps you __________ sounds, words, and sentences the right way.
It uses your ears and __________, and helps you learn the rhythm and speed of the language.
If you listen a lot every day, you ________ words more __________ and understand more, even if you don’t know every word.
Speaking is important too, but it is better to listen __________.
Listening helps you __________ better and feel confident.
Reading and __________ are not enough to speak well.
Listening is the first step to learning a __________ fast and well.

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Correct version:

When you learn a new language, listening is very important, especially at the beginner level. Listening helps you hear sounds, words, and sentences the right way. It uses your ears and brain, and helps you learn the rhythm and speed of the language. If you listen a lot every day, you remember words more easily and understand more, even if you don’t know every word. Speaking is important too, but it is better to listen first. Listening helps you speak better and feel confident. Reading and grammar are not enough to speak well. Listening is the first step to learning a language fast and well.
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Interview – complete, words below:

Rhythm – brain – first – listening – more – too – beginner – sentences – language – wrong

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1. Q: What is very important when you learn a new language?
A: Listening is very important.

2. Q: When should you listen a lot?
A: At the __________ level.

3. Q: What does listening help you learn?
A: Sounds, words, and __________.

4. Q: What parts of the body do you use to listen?
A: Ears and __________.

5. Q: Is listening more important than reading at the start?
A: Yes,___________ is more important.

6. Q: Can reading help you hear the right sounds?
A: No, reading does not help.

7. Q: What do you learn when you listen a lot?
A: __________ and speed of the language.

8. Q: Do you understand more when you listen a lot?
A: Yes, you understand __________.

9. Q: Is speaking important?
A: Yes, speaking is important__________.

10. Q: Should you speak too early?
A: No, you should listen _________.

11. Q: What happens if you speak too early?
A: You might say words __________.

12. Q: What is the first step to learn a __________?
A: Listening is the first step.

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Correct version:

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1. Q: What is very important when you learn a new language?
A: Listening is very important.

2. Q: When should you listen a lot?
A: At the beginner level.

3. Q: What does listening help you learn?
A: Sounds, words, and sentences.

4. Q: What parts of the body do you use to listen?
A: Ears and brain.

5. Q: Is listening more important than reading at the start?
A: Yes, listening is more important.

6. Q: Can reading help you hear the right sounds?
A: No, reading does not help.

7. Q: What do you learn when you listen a lot?
A: Rhythm and speed of the language.

8. Q: Do you understand more when you listen a lot?
A: Yes, you understand more.

9. Q: Is speaking important?
A: Yes, speaking is important too.

10. Q: Should you speak too early?
A: No, you should listen first.

11. Q: What happens if you speak too early?
A: You might say words wrong.

12. Q: What is the first step to learn a language?
A: Listening is the first step.

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ADDITIONAL LINKS, TEXTS =>

„How my ears and brain learned to speak Texan English“ (B2, B1, A2, A1)

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Why read texts, do exercises, listen to texts? (A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2)

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ADDITIONAL MATERIAL on topic:

Additional information:

LINK 1

LINK 2

LINK 3

LINK 4

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Simpler text:

When you learn a new language, listening is very important. Beginners should listen a lot every day. Listening helps you learn sounds, words, and sentences. You hear how people speak in real life.

At the start, listening is more important than reading. Reading uses your eyes. Listening uses your ears and brain. When you listen, you hear how words are said, and the rhythm and speed of the language. Reading does not teach these.

Listening a lot helps you remember words and phrases. Even if you do not understand everything, you will understand more over time. Your brain learns the language like children learn their first language—they listen a long time before reading or writing.

Speaking is important too. But if you speak too early, it can be hard. You might say words wrong or use them in the wrong way. Listening first helps you speak better because you copy the right sounds and sentences.

If you only read or study grammar, it is hard to talk to people. Listening often helps you feel confident to speak. Beginners should listen more than speak. Listening is the first step to learning and helps you learn faster.
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Even simpler text:

When you learn a new language, listening is very important. Beginners should listen every day. Listening helps you learn words, sounds, and sentences. You hear how people speak.

Listening is more important than reading at the start. Reading uses your eyes. Listening uses your ears and brain. Listening helps you hear the right way to say words.

If you listen a lot, you remember words and phrases. Even if you do not understand everything, your brain learns the language. Children learn this way too.

Speaking is important, but it is better to listen first. If you speak too early, you can make mistakes. Listening helps you speak better.

If you only read or study grammar, it is hard to talk. Beginners should listen more than speak. Listening is the first step to learning.
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For beginners:

When you learn a new language, listen every day.
Listening helps you learn words and sounds.
You hear how people speak.

Listening is better than reading at first.
It helps you say words correctly.

If you listen a lot, you remember more.
Speaking is important, but listen first.
Listening helps you speak better.

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• give flowers and money in Siem Reap to support education and families

The Silver Flower Solidarity Festival is a community event in Cambodia. It happened on May 15–16, 2026 in Siem Reap. It was made by the Future of Khmer Children Organization. The event is part of a Khmer tradition called the Silver Flower ceremony.

People come together to give silver flowers, money trees, and donations. These items are symbols of respect and kindness. Monks, students, families, and donors take part in the event. They walk in small groups and give offerings. They also pray and receive blessings. The atmosphere is calm and friendly.

The festival helps children and families in need. The NGO uses the money for education programs. Children learn English, math, computer skills, music, and dance. Young people also get job training. Mothers can learn sewing and language skills. The goal is to help families have a better life.

The festival also builds unity in the community. People share time, help each other, and show care. It is a simple event but it has a strong meaning. It gives hope and support to many people.

More information is on Khmerchild.co.

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Vocabulary:

a festival: a big public event with music, dance, or traditions

solidarity: people helping and standing together

a community event: an event for people in one place or group

a ceremony: a formal and special act for an important reason

a money tree: a tree with money or paper money used for giving

a donation: money or things given to help others

an item: one thing or object

kindness: being nice and good to other people

a monk: a religious man in Buddhism

a donor: a person who gives money or help

to take part in something: to join and do something with others

to give an offering: to give something in a religious or special way

to receive blessing: to get good wishes or good words for luck and peace

to be calm: to be quiet, relaxed, and not worried

a family in need: a family that needs help

an education program: a plan to teach people skills and knowledge

computer skills: ability to use a computer

a job training: learning skills for a job

to sew: to make or repair clothes with a needle and thread

a language skill: ability to speak or understand a language

a goal: something you want to achieve

to build unity in a community: to make people in a group come together

to share time: to spend time together with others

to show care: to be kind and help others

a strong meaning: something with deep importance

to give support: to help someone with money, work, or care

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Match the words with the definitions:

1. a festival
2. solidarity
3. a community event
4. a ceremony
5. a money tree
6. a donation
7. an item
8. kindness
9. a monk
10. a donor
11. to take part in something
12. to give an offering
13. to receive blessing
14. to be calm
15. a family in need
16. an education program
17. computer skills
18. a job training
19. to sew
20. a language skill
21. a goal
22. to build unity in a community
23. to share time
24. to show care
25. to give support

Definitions:

A. to be quiet, relaxed, and not worried
B. a plan to teach people skills and knowledge
C. to help someone with money, work, or care
D. a religious man in Buddhism
E. a family that needs help
F. a big public event with music, dance, or traditions
G. ability to use a computer
H. a tree with money or paper money used for giving
I. to join and do something with others
J. to give something in a religious or special way
K. a person who gives money or help
L. being nice and good to other people
M. people helping and standing together
N. one thing or object
O. to spend time together with others
P. a formal and special act for an important reason
Q. to get good wishes or good words for luck and peace
R. a job learning program for skills
S. to make or repair clothes with a needle and thread
T. ability to speak or understand a language
U. something you want to achieve
V. to make people in a group come together
W. to be kind and help others
X. something with deep importance
Y. an event for people in one place or group

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Answers:
1-F, 2-M, 3-Y, 4-P, 5-H, 6-K,
7-N, 8-L, 9-D, 10-K, 11-I, 12-J,
13-Q, 14-A, 15-E, 16-B, 17-G, 18-R,
19-S, 20-T, 21-U, 22-V, 23-O, 24-W, 25-C

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True or false:

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1. A donor is a person who gives money or help.
2. A money tree is a normal plant used to grow food like vegetables.
3. A festival is a regular school day with normal lessons and homework.
4. Kindness is being nice and good to other people.
5. A ceremony is a formal and special act for an important reason.
6. Solidarity is a feeling when people only work for themselves in a group.
7. An item is one thing or object.
8. A donation is money or things given to help others.
9. A monk is a religious man in Buddhism.
10. A community event is an event for people in one place or group.
11. Solidarity is people helping and standing together.
12. A ceremony is a short conversation used to plan daily work.
13. A festival is a big public event with music, dance, or traditions.
14. Kindness is a rule that controls how fast people must work.
15. A donor is someone who only receives help from others.
16. A community event is a private meeting between two companies.
17. A money tree is a tree with money or paper money used for giving.
18. A monk is a person who manages money in a bank.
19. A donation is a payment people get back later with interest.
20. An item is always a large group of things, not a single object.

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

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Correct version:

1. A donor is a person who gives money or help.
2. A money tree is a normal plant used to grow food like vegetables. True is: A money tree is a tree with money or paper money used for giving.
3. A festival is a regular school day with normal lessons and homework. True is: A festival is a big public event with music, dance, or traditions.
4. Kindness is being nice and good to other people.
5. A ceremony is a formal and special act for an important reason.
6. Solidarity is a feeling when people only work for themselves in a group. True is: Solidarity is people helping and standing together.
7. An item is one thing or object.
8. A donation is money or things given to help others.
9. A monk is a religious man in Buddhism.
10. A community event is an event for people in one place or group.
11. Solidarity is people helping and standing together.
12. A ceremony is a short conversation used to plan daily work. True is: A ceremony is a formal and special act for an important reason.
13. A festival is a big public event with music, dance, or traditions.
14. Kindness is a rule that controls how fast people must work. True is: Kindness is being nice and good to other people.
15. A donor is someone who only receives help from others. True is: A donor is a person who gives money or help.
16. A community event is a private meeting between two companies. True is: A community event is an event for people in one place or group.
17. A money tree is a tree with money or paper money used for giving.
18. A monk is a person who manages money in a bank. True is: A monk is a religious man in Buddhism.
19. A donation is a payment people get back later with interest. True is: A donation is money or things given to help others.
20. An item is always a large group of things, not a single object. True is: An item is one thing or object.

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Short answers, basics:

Example Sentence	Yes	No
I learn the alphabet.	Yes, I do.	No, I don’t.
You read signs.	Yes, you do.	No, you don’t.
He practices speaking.	Yes, he does.	No, he doesn’t.
She watches cartoons.	Yes, she does.	No, she doesn’t.
It helps us learn English.	Yes, it does.	No, it doesn’t.
We use apps like Duolingo.	Yes, we do.	No, we don’t.
You read labels.	Yes, you do.	No, you don’t.
They make mistakes sometimes.	Yes, they do.	No, they don’t.

Question	Yes	No
Do I learn the alphabet?	Yes, I do.	No, I don’t.
Do you read signs?	Yes, you do.	No, you don’t.
Does he practice speaking?	Yes, he does.	No, he doesn’t.
Does she watch cartoons?	Yes, she does.	No, she doesn’t.
Does it help us learn English?	Yes, it does.	No, it doesn’t.
Do we use apps like Duolingo?	Yes, we do.	No, we don’t.
Do you read labels?	Yes, you do.	No, you don’t.
Do they make mistakes sometimes?	Yes, they do.	No, they don’t.

Question	Yes	No
Am I big?	Yes, I am.	No, I am not.
Are you big?	Yes, you are.	No, you aren’t.
Is he big?	Yes, he is.	No, he isn’t.
Is she big?	Yes, she is.	No, she isn’t.
Is it big?	Yes, it is.	No, it isn’t.
Are we big?	Yes, we are.	No, we aren’t.
Are you big?	Yes, you are.	No, you aren’t.
Are they big?	Yes, they are.	No, they aren’t.

Give short answers:

1. The festival takes place on May 15–16, 2026.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Yes, it does.
   
2. The festival creates problems in the community.
3. People come together to give silver flowers, money trees, and donations.
4. The festival happens in Phnom Penh.
5. Monks, students, families, and donors take part in the event.
6. The NGO uses the money for education programs.
7. The festival is made by the Future of Khmer Children Organization.
8. People give only food at the festival.
9. The atmosphere is calm and friendly.
10. The Cambodian government makes the festival.
11. People walk in small groups and give offerings.
12. The festival takes place in April 2026.
13. The festival helps children and families in need.
14. Monks and families stay at home during the event.
15. People also pray and receive blessings.
16. The event lasts for one week.
17. The atmosphere is noisy and angry.
18. Children learn only sewing and dance.
19. The NGO uses the money for building roads.
20. The festival happens in Siem Reap.

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Correct version:

1. The festival takes place on May 15–16, 2026. Yes, it does.
2. The festival creates problems in the community. No, it does not.
3. People come together to give silver flowers, money trees, and donations. Yes, they do.
4. The festival happens in Phnom Penh. No, it does not.
5. Monks, students, families, and donors take part in the event. Yes, they do.
6. The NGO uses the money for education programs. Yes, it does.
7. The festival is made by the Future of Khmer Children Organization. Yes, it is.
8. People give only food at the festival. No, they do not.
9. The atmosphere is calm and friendly. Yes, it is.
10. The Cambodian government makes the festival. No, it does not.
11. People walk in small groups and give offerings. Yes, they do.
12. The festival takes place in April 2026. No, it does not.
13. The festival helps children and families in need. Yes, it does.
14. Monks and families stay at home during the event. No, they do not.
15. People also pray and receive blessings. Yes, they do.
16. The event lasts for one week. No, it does not.
17. The atmosphere is noisy and angry. No, it is not.
18. Children learn only sewing and dance. No, they do not.
19. The NGO uses the money for building roads. No, it does not.
20. The festival happens in Siem Reap. Yes, it does.

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Basics of present simple:

Personal Pronoun	am / is / are
I	am	8 years old
You	are	8 years old
He	is	8 years old
She	is	8 years old
It	is	8 years old
We	are	8 years old
You (plural)	are	8 years old
They	are	8 years old

Personal Pronoun	am not / is not / are not
I	am not	8 years old
You	are not	8 years old
He	is not	8 years old
She	is not	8 years old
It	is not	8 years old
We	are not	8 years old
You (plural)	are not	8 years old
They	are not	8 years old

Question:

Question Word	Personal Pronoun
Am	I	8 years old?
Are	you	8 years old?
Is	he	8 years old?
Is	she	8 years old?
Is	it	8 years old?
Are	we	8 years old?
Are	you (plural)	8 years old?
Are	they	8 years old?

Statement:

Personal Pronoun	Verb
I	like	ice cream
You	like	ice cream
He	likes	ice cream
She	likes	ice cream
It	likes	ice cream
We	like	ice cream
You (plural)	like	ice cream
They	like	ice cream

Negation:

Personal Pronoun	Verb (negative)
I	do not like	ice cream
You	do not like	ice cream
He	does not like	ice cream
She	does not like	ice cream
It	does not like	ice cream
We	do not like	ice cream
You (plural)	do not like	ice cream
They	do not like	ice cream

Question:

Do / Does	Personal Pronoun	Verb	Sugar?
Do	I	like	sugar?
Do	you	like	sugar?
Does	he	like	sugar?
Does	she	like	sugar?
Does	it	like	sugar?
Do	we	like	sugar?
Do	you (plural)	like	sugar?
Do	they	like	sugar?

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Rewrite as shown in sentence 1:

1. The Silver Flower Solidarity Festival happens in Siem Reap.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   a) Does the Silver Flower Solidarity Festival happen in Siem Reap?
   b) The Silver Flower Solidarity Festival does not happen in Siem Reap.
   
2. The festival takes place on May 15–16, 2026.
3. The festival is made by the Future of Khmer Children Organization.
4. People come together to give silver flowers, money trees, and donations.
5. Monks, students, families, and donors take part in the event.
6. People walk in small groups and give offerings.
7. People also pray and receive blessings.
8. The atmosphere is calm and friendly.
9. The festival helps children and families in need.
10. The NGO uses the money for education programs.

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Correct version:

1. The Silver Flower Solidarity Festival happens in Siem Reap.
   a) Does the Silver Flower Solidarity Festival happen in Siem Reap?
   b) The Silver Flower Solidarity Festival does not happen in Siem Reap.
2. The festival takes place on May 15–16, 2026.
   a) Does the festival take place on May 15–16, 2026?
   b) The festival does not take place on May 15–16, 2026.
3. The festival is made by the Future of Khmer Children Organization.
   a) Is the festival made by the Future of Khmer Children Organization?
   b) The festival is not made by the Future of Khmer Children Organization.
4. People come together to give silver flowers, money trees, and donations.
   a) Do people come together to give silver flowers, money trees, and donations?
   b) People do not come together to give silver flowers, money trees, and donations.
5. Monks, students, families, and donors take part in the event.
   a) Do monks, students, families, and donors take part in the event?
   b) Monks, students, families, and donors do not take part in the event.
6. People walk in small groups and give offerings.
   a) Do people walk in small groups and give offerings?
   b) People do not walk in small groups and give offerings.
7. People also pray and receive blessings.
   a) Do people also pray and receive blessings?
   b) People do not also pray and receive blessings.
8. The atmosphere is calm and friendly.
   a) Is the atmosphere calm and friendly?
   b) The atmosphere is not calm and friendly.
9. The festival helps children and families in need.
   a) Does the festival help children and families in need?
   b) The festival does not help children and families in need.
10. The NGO uses the money for education programs.
    a) Does the NGO use the money for education programs?
    b) The NGO does not use the money for education programs.

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Match the halves:

1. People come together
2. The festival happens
3. Monks, students, families, and donors
4. People walk
5. People also pray
6. The atmosphere
7. The NGO uses the money
8. The festival

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a) for education programs
b) in small groups
c) and receive blessings
d) is calm and friendly
e) on May 15–16, 2026
f) take part in the event
g) helps children and families in need
h) to give silver flowers, money trees, and donations

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Answer:

1-h, 2-e, 3-f, 4-b, 5-c, 6-d, 7-a, 8-g

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Correct version:

1. People come together to give silver flowers, money trees, and donations.
2. The festival happens on May 15–16, 2026.
3. Monks, students, families, and donors take part in the event.
4. People walk in small groups.
5. People also pray and receive blessings.
6. The atmosphere is calm and friendly.
7. The NGO uses the money for education programs.
8. The festival helps children and families in need.

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Give answers in complete sentences:

Where does the Silver Flower Solidarity Festival happen?

When does the festival take place?

Who makes the festival?

Who takes part in the event?

What do people give at the festival?

How do people walk during the event?

Why does the festival help children and families?

What do people do at the festival?

What does the NGO use the money for?

How is the atmosphere at the festival?

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Possible answers:

1. Where does the Silver Flower Solidarity Festival happen?
   The Silver Flower Solidarity Festival happens in Siem Reap.
2. When does the festival take place?
   The festival takes place on May 15–16, 2026.
3. Who makes the festival?
   The festival is made by the Future of Khmer Children Organization.
4. Who takes part in the event?
   Monks, students, families, and donors take part in the event.
5. What do people give at the festival?
   People give silver flowers, money trees, and donations at the festival.
6. How do people walk during the event?
   People walk in small groups during the event.
7. Why does the festival help children and families?
   The festival helps children and families in need.
8. What do people do at the festival?
   People come together, give offerings, pray, and receive blessings at the festival.
9. What does the NGO use the money for?
   The NGO uses the money for education programs.
10. How is the atmosphere at the festival?
    The atmosphere is calm and friendly at the festival.

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Fill in, words below:

education – happens – silver – receive –
tradition – skills – donations –
donors – calm

The Silver Flower Solidarity Festival __________ in Siem Reap on May 15–16, 2026. The event is made by the Future of Khmer Children Organization and is part of a Khmer __________ called the Silver Flower ceremony. People come together to give __________ flowers, money trees, and __________. Monks, students, families, and __________ take part in the event. People walk in small groups, give offerings, pray, and __________ blessings. The atmosphere is __________ and friendly. The festival helps children and families in need. The NGO uses the money for __________ programs, including English, math, computer __________, music, and dance, and job training.

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Correct version:

The Silver Flower Solidarity Festival happens in Siem Reap on May 15–16, 2026. The event is made by the Future of Khmer Children Organization and is part of a Khmer tradition called the Silver Flower ceremony. People come together to give silver flowers, money trees, and donations. Monks, students, families, and donors take part in the event. People walk in small groups, give offerings, pray, and receive blessings. The atmosphere is calm and friendly. The festival helps children and families in need. The NGO uses the money for education programs, including English, math, computer skills, music, and dance, and job training.

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Match question and answer:

1. Where does the Silver Flower Solidarity Festival happen?
2. When does the festival take place?
3. Who makes the festival?
4. What is the festival part of?
5. Who takes part in the event?
6. What do people give at the festival?
7. How do people take part in the ceremony?
8. What do people do during the event?
9. What does the NGO use the money for?
10. How is the atmosphere at the festival?
    

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a) A calm and friendly feeling is present during the festival.
b) The Future of Khmer Children Organization is the creator of the festival.
c) Silver flowers, money trees, and donations are common offerings.
d) Small groups with walking and offering activities are seen during the event.
e) Siem Reap is the location of the Silver Flower Solidarity Festival.
f) Education programs such as English, math, computer skills, music, and dance are supported by the NGO.
g) Monks, students, families, and donors are present at the event.
h) May 15–16, 2026 is the date of the event.
i) A Khmer tradition called the Silver Flower ceremony is its cultural background.
j) Praying and receiving blessings are part of the activities.

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Answer: 1-e, 2-h, 3-b, 4-i, 5-g, 6-c, 7-d, 8-j, 9-f, 10-a

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Correct dialogue:

1. Where does the Silver Flower Solidarity Festival happen?
   Siem Reap is the location of the Silver Flower Solidarity Festival.
2. When does the festival take place?
   May 15–16, 2026 is the date of the event.
3. Who makes the festival?
   The Future of Khmer Children Organization is the creator of the festival.
4. What is the festival part of?
   A Khmer tradition called the Silver Flower ceremony is its cultural background.
5. Who takes part in the event?
   Monks, students, families, and donors are present at the event.
6. What do people give at the festival?
   Silver flowers, money trees, and donations are common offerings.
7. How do people take part in the ceremony?
   Small groups with walking and offering activities are seen during the event.
8. What do people do during the event?
   Praying and receiving blessings are part of the activities.
9. What does the NGO use the money for?
   Education programs such as English, math, computer skills, music, and dance are supported by the NGO.
10. How is the atmosphere at the festival?
    A calm and friendly feeling is present during the festival.

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Brief summary in A1

The Silver Flower Festival is in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It happened on May 15–16, 2026.

People come together for this event. They give silver flowers, money trees, and donations. Monks, families, and students join. They pray and get blessings.

The money helps children and poor families. Children learn English, math, computers, music, and dance. Mothers learn sewing and language skills.

The festival is about kindness and helping people. It brings the community together and gives hope.

• and you’ve got information

The Cambodian Ségne Dance is a traditional dance from Cambodia. It is very old and has been part of Cambodian culture for many centuries. It comes from the time of the Angkor kingdom, which was a long time ago.

People perform the Ségne Dance at special events. It is used during festivals, religious ceremonies, and important celebrations. It is also performed when people want to show respect or ask for good luck. Many people in Cambodia see the dance as something special.

The dance has slow and soft movements. The dancers move their hands, arms, and fingers in careful ways. The hand movements are very important because they help show meaning. The dance does not use fast steps. It is calm and quiet.

The dancers wear traditional clothes. These clothes are often made from silk and are very colorful. They also wear jewelry like necklaces and bracelets. Some dancers wear a special head decoration. The clothes are important because they make the dance look beautiful.

Music is played during the dance. The music is slow and peaceful. It uses traditional instruments like drums and flutes. The music and dance go together.

There are different types of Ségne Dance. Some dances are used to give blessings for a new house or temple. Some are used to celebrate festivals. Some are used to honor ancestors and family members.

Today, the Ségne Dance is still important in Cambodia. People learn it in schools and arts programs. It is also shown at cultural events for visitors. It helps people remember their history and traditions.

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Vocabulary:

• traditional: something from the past that people still use or do
• a century: 100 years
• a kingdom: a country ruled by a king or queen
• to perform a dance: to do a dance in front of people
• a special event: an important occasion
• a ceremony: a formal event for a special reason
• a celebration: a happy event for something special
• to show respect: to be polite and show you value someone
• soft movements: slow and gentle body actions
• to show meaning: to express an idea or message
• to be calm: to be quiet and relaxed
• to wear traditional clothes: to put on clothes from a culture or the past
• to be made from silk: to be produced using silk fabric
• a necklace: jewelry you wear around your neck
• a bracelet: jewelry you wear around your wrist
• a head decoration: something worn on the head for decoration
• peaceful: quiet, calm, and not noisy
• a flute: a musical instrument you blow into
• to give a blessing: to wish someone good luck or protection
• to honor an ancestor: to show respect to family members from the past
• a family member: someone in your family
• an arts program: a school or activity where people learn art, music, or dance
• to remember: to keep something in your mind or not forget it

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Match the words to the definitions

Words

1. traditional
2. a century
3. a kingdom
4. to perform a dance
5. a special event
6. a ceremony
7. a celebration
8. to show respect
9. soft movements
10. to show meaning
11. to be calm
12. to wear traditional clothes
13. to be made from silk
14. a necklace
15. a bracelet
16. a head decoration
17. peaceful
18. a flute
19. to give a blessing
20. to honor an ancestor
21. a family member
22. an arts program
23. to remember

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Definitions

A. to keep something in your mind or not forget it
B. a musical instrument you blow into
C. slow and gentle body actions
D. a happy event for something special
E. something from the past that people still use or do
F. to show you value and are polite to someone
G. a country ruled by a king or queen
H. a formal event for a special reason
I. jewelry you wear around your wrist
J. someone in your family
K. to wish someone good luck or protection
L. to express an idea or message
M. 100 years
N. quiet, calm, and not noisy
O. to do a dance in front of people
P. something worn on the head for decoration
Q. a school or activity where people learn art, music, or dance
R. jewelry you wear around your neck
S. to be produced using silk fabric
T. an important occasion
U. to show respect to family members from the past
V. to be calm and relaxed
W. clothes from a culture or the past
X. a quiet and peaceful feeling

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Answers:

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

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Match the definitions to the words

Definitions

1. something from the past that people still use or do
2. 100 years
3. a country ruled by a king or queen
4. to do a dance in front of people
5. an important occasion
6. a formal event for a special reason
7. a happy event for something special
8. to be polite and show you value someone
9. slow and gentle body actions
10. to express an idea or message
11. to be quiet and relaxed
12. to put on clothes from a culture or the past
13. to be produced using silk fabric
14. jewelry you wear around your neck
15. jewelry you wear around your wrist
16. something worn on the head for decoration
17. quiet, calm, and not noisy
18. a musical instrument you blow into
19. to wish someone good luck or protection
20. to show respect to family members from the past
21. someone in your family
22. a school or activity where people learn art, music, or dance
23. to keep something in your mind or not forget it

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Words

A. a flute
B. to remember
C. a ceremony
D. traditional
E. a bracelet
F. peaceful
G. to give a blessing
H. to show meaning
I. a celebration
J. a kingdom
K. a head decoration
L. a century
M. to perform a dance
N. soft movements
O. a necklace
P. to honor an ancestor
Q. a special event
R. to be calm
S. a family member
T. to show respect
U. an arts program
V. to be made from silk
W. to wear traditional clothes

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Answers:

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

1. The dance is still taught in schools and arts programs today.
2. The Ségne Dance is a traditional dance from Cambodia.
3. The dance is only performed once every hundred years in secret tunnels.
4. It is used in important celebrations.
5. Dancers usually wear modern sports uniforms made of plastic.
6. Traditional music uses instruments like drums and flutes.
7. Jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets is worn by dancers.
8. The dance originated in South America in recent decades.
9. Hand movements are very important in the dance.
10. The dance includes slow and soft movements.
11. It comes from the time of the Angkor kingdom.
12. Loud rock concerts are the traditional setting for the dance.
13. It is performed at festivals and ceremonies.
14. Movements focus on running at high speed across the stage.
15. Dancers wear colorful traditional silk clothes.
16. The dance is used to train professional chefs in cooking skills.
17. It is performed at special cultural events.
18. Electronic video game sounds replace all traditional music.
19. The dance is performed only during sports competitions.
20. The dance includes calm, careful movement rather than fast steps.

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Answers:

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

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Correct answers:

1. The dance is still taught in schools and arts programs today.
2. The Ségne Dance is a traditional dance from Cambodia.
3. The dance is only performed once every hundred years in secret tunnels. True is: It is performed at festivals, ceremonies, and special cultural events.
4. It is used in important celebrations.
5. Dancers usually wear modern sports uniforms made of plastic. True is: Dancers wear colorful traditional silk clothes with jewelry and head decorations.
6. Traditional music uses instruments like drums and flutes.
7. Jewelry such as necklaces and bracelets is worn by dancers.
8. The dance originated in South America in recent decades. True is: It comes from the time of the Angkor kingdom in Cambodia.
9. Hand movements are very important in the dance.
10. The dance includes slow and soft movements.
11. It comes from the time of the Angkor kingdom.
12. Loud rock concerts are the traditional setting for the dance. True is: It is performed at cultural festivals, religious ceremonies, and celebrations.
13. It is performed at festivals and ceremonies.
14. Movements focus on running at high speed across the stage. True is: The dance uses slow, calm, and careful movements.
15. Dancers wear colorful traditional silk clothes.
16. The dance is used to train professional chefs in cooking skills. True is: It is used for blessings, ceremonies, celebrations, and honoring ancestors.
17. It is performed at special cultural events.
18. Electronic video game sounds replace all traditional music. True is: Traditional instruments like drums and flutes are used.
19. The dance is performed only during sports competitions. True is: It is performed during festivals, ceremonies, and important celebrations.
20. The dance includes calm, careful movement rather than fast steps.

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Odd one out:

1. flute – bracelet – computer – silk clothes
2. basketball – ceremony – celebration – festival
3. peaceful – noisy – calm – respectful
4. Cambodia – Thailand – necklace – Angkor kingdom
5. to show respect – to cook pasta – to honor an ancestor – to remember
6. slow steps – hand gestures – sprinting – soft movements
7. violin – drum – flute – head decoration
8. traditional – electric – ancient – cultural
9. dance – refrigerator – ceremony – celebration
10. airplane – blessing – respect – meaning

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Answer Key:

1-computer, 2-basketball, 3-noisy, 4-necklace, 5-to cook pasta, 6-sprinting, 7-head decoration, 8-electric, 9-refrigerator, 10-airplane

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Correct answers:

1. flute – bracelet – computer – silk clothes

• computer — it is a modern electronic device, not related to traditional dance or clothing

2. basketball – ceremony – celebration – festival

• basketball — it is a sport, not a cultural or special event

3. peaceful – noisy – calm – respectful

• noisy — it is the opposite of calm and peaceful meaning

4. Cambodia – Thailand – necklace – Angkor kingdom

• necklace — it is an object, while the others are places or historical/cultural locations

5. to show respect – to cook pasta – to honor an ancestor – to remember

• to cook pasta — it is a cooking action, not related to culture or memory

6. slow steps – hand gestures – sprinting – soft movements

• sprinting — it is fast running, unlike slow and careful dance movements

7. violin – drum – flute – head decoration

• head decoration — it is clothing/accessory, while the others are musical instruments

8. traditional – electric – ancient – cultural

• electric — it refers to modern technology, while others relate to tradition or history

9. dance – refrigerator – ceremony – celebration

• refrigerator — it is a household appliance, not an event or cultural activity

10. airplane – blessing – respect – meaning

airplane — it is a transport vehicle, while the others are abstract cultural ideas

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Short answers wanted:

1. What is the Ségne Dance?
2. Where does the Ségne Dance come from?
3. When is the dance performed?
4. Why is the Ségne Dance important?
5. Who performs the Ségne Dance?
6. What movements are used in the dance?
7. How do dancers move their hands?
8. What do dancers wear during performances?
9. Which materials are used for the clothes?
10. What instruments are used in the music?
11. How is the music in the dance described?
12. Why are hand movements important?
13. Where is the dance still taught today?
14. What does the dance help people remember?
15. When might people perform the dance besides festivals?

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Correct version:

1. What is the Ségne Dance? – traditional Cambodian dance
2. Where does the Ségne Dance come from? – Cambodia, Angkor kingdom
3. When is the dance performed? – festivals, ceremonies, celebrations
4. Why is the Ségne Dance important? – culture, history, traditions
5. Who performs the Ségne Dance? – Cambodian dancers, artists
6. What movements are used in the dance? – slow, soft, careful movements
7. How do dancers move their hands? – carefully, expressive hand gestures
8. What do dancers wear during performances? – traditional clothes, silk, jewelry
9. Which materials are used for the clothes? – silk, colorful fabric
10. What instruments are used in the music? – drums, flutes
11. How is the music in the dance described? – slow, peaceful, calm
12. Why are hand movements important? – show meaning, express ideas
13. Where is the dance still taught today? – schools, arts programs in Cambodia
14. What does the dance help people remember? – history, traditions, ancestors
15. When might people perform the dance besides festivals? – special events, religious ceremonies

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Fill in, words below:

respect – peaceful – kingdom – remember –
meaning – silk – necklace – events –
performance – ancestors –
arts programs –
calm

The Cambodian Ségne Dance is a traditional dance from Cambodia from the time of the Angkor __________.
It is performed at special __________ such as ceremonies, celebrations, and festivals.
People perform the dance to show __________, give blessings, and honor ancestors and family members.
The dancers use soft movements and slow steps to show __________.
They try to be __________ while performing the dance.
Dancers wear traditional clothes made from __________.
They also wear a __________, a bracelet, and a head decoration.
The clothing makes the __________ more beautiful.
The music is __________ and uses instruments like a flute and drums.
There are different types of dances for different purposes, such as giving blessings or honoring __________.
Today, the dance is still taught in __________ and schools.
It helps people __________ their history and traditions in Cambodia.

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Correct version:

The Cambodian Ségne Dance is a traditional dance from Cambodia from the time of the Angkor kingdom.
It is performed at special events such as ceremonies, celebrations, and festivals.
People perform the dance to show respect, give blessings, and honor ancestors and family members.
The dancers use soft movements and slow steps to show meaning.
They try to be calm while performing the dance.
Dancers wear traditional clothes made from silk.
They also wear a necklace, a bracelet, and a head decoration.
The clothing makes the performance more beautiful.
The music is peaceful and uses instruments like a flute and drums.
There are different types of dances for different purposes, such as giving blessings or honoring ancestors.
Today, the dance is still taught in arts programs and schools.
It helps people remember their history and traditions in Cambodia.

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Match question with answer:

Questions

1. What is the Ségne Dance?
2. Where does it come from?
3. When does it happen?
4. Why does it take place?
5. Who is part of it?
6. How do dancers move?
7. What feeling is in the dance?
8. What do dancers wear?
9. What appears on dancers’ bodies?
10. What is on the head of dancers?
11. What is the music like?
12. Which instruments appear in the music?

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Answers

A. It sounds slow and peaceful.
B. It comes from Cambodia and the Angkor kingdom.
C. It shows respect and gives blessings.
D. It includes ancestors and family members.
E. It uses drums and flutes.
F. It takes place during festivals and ceremonies.
G. It belongs to Cambodian culture as a traditional dance.
H. They have necklaces and bracelets.
I. It creates a calm and peaceful feeling.
J. They wear traditional silk clothes.
K. They add head decoration.
L. They use slow and soft movements.

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Answers:

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

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Full version:

1. Q: What is the Ségne Dance?
A: It belongs to Cambodian culture as a traditional dance.

2. Q: Where does it come from?
A: It comes from Cambodia and the Angkor kingdom.

3. Q: When does it happen?
A: It takes place during festivals and ceremonies.

4. Q: Why does it take place?
A: It shows respect and gives blessings.

5. Q: Who is part of it?
A: It includes ancestors and family members.

6. Q: How do dancers move?
A: They use slow and soft movements.

7. Q: What feeling is in the dance?
A: It creates a calm and peaceful feeling.

8. Q: What do dancers wear?
A: They wear traditional silk clothes.

9. Q: What appears on dancers’ bodies?
A: They have necklaces and bracelets.

10. Q: What is on the head of dancers?
A: They add head decoration.

11. Q: What is the music like?
A: It sounds slow and peaceful.

12. Q: Which instruments appear in the music?
A: It uses drums and flutes.

• THE important question:
  why do you want this?

Sala Baï Hotel School is a hotel school in Siem Reap. The school helps young people from poor families by giving them training for jobs in hotels and restaurants. This year, 461 students applied for the new class. After the first checks, 391 students came to the final step: the motivation interview.

Before the interview, social workers visit the students’ families in different parts of Cambodia. They study the family situation carefully to make sure the students really need support. Only the students who pass this process can attend the motivation interview.

During the interview, teachers ask one important question: “Why do you want this?” At Sala Baï, motivation is one of the two most important qualities the school looks for. The reason is simple: the training programme is long and difficult. Students must study many hours, learn many skills, and also work in the school restaurant. Hospitality work needs energy, discipline, and hard work every day.

Motivation is like fuel. It gives students the strength to continue when the programme becomes difficult. The school provides good teachers and professional training, but training alone is not enough. Students also need strong personal motivation to succeed.

Sala Baï wants students who truly want to learn and improve their lives. With motivation and training, students can finish the programme, find good jobs, and become independent. They can also support their families and leave poverty behind.

For this reason, the question “Why do you want this?” is very important. It helps the school choose students who are ready to work hard and build a better future in the hospitality industry.

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Vocabulary:

• motivation: the reason you want to do something
• to apply for a new class: to ask to join a new group of students
• a check: an examination or control to see something is correct
• a final step: the last part of a process
• a social worker: a person who helps people in difficult life situations
• to need support: to need help
• to pass a process: to finish all steps successfully
• to attend an interview: to go to a meeting where people ask you questions
• to learn skills: to gain abilities to do something
• hospitality: work in hotels, restaurants, and tourism
• discipline: control and good behavior to follow rules
• fuel: something that gives energy
• strength: power to do something difficult
• to provide training: to teach people how to do a job
• to succeed: to achieve a good result
• to improve life: to make life better
• to finish a programme: to complete a course of study or training
• to become independent: to live and manage life without help from others
• poverty: the state of being very poor
• to be ready to work hard: to be prepared to do difficult work
• hospitality industry: businesses like hotels and restaurants that serve guests

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Match the words with the correct definitions

Words:

1. motivation
2. to apply for a new class
3. a check
4. a final step
5. a social worker
6. to need support
7. to pass a process
8. to attend an interview
9. to learn skills
10. hospitality
11. discipline
12. fuel
13. strength
14. to provide training
15. to succeed
16. to improve life
17. to finish a programme
18. to become independent
19. poverty
20. hospitality industry
    

Definitions:

A. the last part of a process
B. to achieve a good result
C. work in hotels and restaurants
D. to go to a meeting where you answer questions
E. the reason you do something
F. power to do something difficult
G. to gain abilities
H. to ask to join a new class
I. help given to people in need
J. the state of being very poor
K. a person who helps people in difficult situations
L. to complete a course
M. to make life better
N. control and good behavior
O. to need help
P. energy source
Q. to finish all steps successfully
R. to teach job skills
S. to live without help from others
T. an examination or control

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Answers:

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

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Match the definitions with the words:

Definitions

1. the reason you do something
2. to ask to join a new class
3. an examination or control
4. the last part of a process
5. a person who helps people in difficult situations
6. to need help
7. to finish all steps successfully
8. to go to a meeting where you answer questions
9. to gain abilities
10. work in hotels and restaurants
11. control and good behavior
12. energy source
13. power to do something difficult
14. to teach job skills
15. to achieve a good result
16. to make life better
17. to complete a course
18. to live without help from others
19. the state of being very poor
20. businesses like hotels and restaurants that serve guests

Words :

A. discipline
B. poverty
C. to improve life
D. hospitality
E. to apply for a new class
F. fuel
G. a check
H. to become independent
H. motivation
I. to succeed
J. to attend an interview
K. a social worker
L. to pass a process
M. strength
N. to learn skills
O. hospitality industry
P. a final step
Q. to provide training
R. to finish a programme
S. to need support

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Answer:

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

1. The motivation interview happens before any family checks.
2. Students can finish the programme without working hard.
3. The school believes both training and motivation are important for success.
4. Hospitality jobs do not require energy or effort.
5. Only selected students can attend the motivation interview.
6. Students must study many hours during the programme.
7. The school trains students for jobs in hotels and restaurants.
8. Motivation is not important for success at the school.
9. Students also gain practical experience by working in the school restaurant.
10. The school guarantees jobs without any training.
11. Social workers visit students’ families before the final selection.
12. Students who finish the programme can find jobs and support their families.
13. Teachers ask many different questions in the interview, but not about motivation.
14. All students at the school come from rich families.
15. Motivation helps students continue when the programme is difficult.
16. The interview focuses on the question “Why do you want this?”
17. The school accepts every applicant without selection.
18. Sala Baï Hotel School helps young people from poor families in Cambodia.
19. Students only study theory and never do practical work.
20. The motivation interview is the final step of the selection process.

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Answers:

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

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Correct version:

The motivation interview is the final step of the selection process.

The motivation interview happens before any family checks. True is: The school visits students’ families before the motivation interview.

Students can finish the programme without working hard. True is: Students must work hard to finish the programme.

The school believes both training and motivation are important for success.

Hospitality jobs do not require energy or effort. True is: Hospitality jobs require energy and effort every day.

Only selected students can attend the motivation interview.

Students must study many hours during the programme.

The school trains students for jobs in hotels and restaurants.

Motivation is not important for success at the school. True is: Motivation is very important for success at the school.

Students also gain practical experience by working in the school restaurant.

The school guarantees jobs without any training. True is: Students need training to find jobs in the hospitality industry.

Social workers visit students’ families before the final selection.

Students who finish the programme can find jobs and support their families.

Teachers ask many different questions in the interview, but not about motivation. True is: Teachers ask about motivation in the interview.

All students at the school come from rich families. True is: The school helps young people from poor families.

Motivation helps students continue when the programme is difficult.

The interview focuses on the question “Why do you want this?”

The school accepts every applicant without selection. True is: The school selects students carefully through several steps.

Sala Baï Hotel School helps young people from poor families in Cambodia.

Students only study theory and never do practical work. True is: Students also do practical work in the school restaurant.

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Give short answers:

1. Where is Sala Baï Hotel School located?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Siem Reap, Cambodia
   
2. Who does the school help?
3. What kind of families do most students come from?
4. How many people applied this year?
5. What happens after the first selection checks?
6. When is the motivation interview held in the selection process?
7. Who visits the students’ families before the interview?
8. Why do social workers visit families before the interview?
9. What is the main question asked in the motivation interview?
10. Why is this question important for the school?
11. How important is motivation at Sala Baï Hotel School?
12. What do students do during the training programme?
13. Which skills do students learn at the school?
14. Why is the training programme difficult for students?
15. What does “motivation is like fuel” mean in the text?
16. How do students work in the school besides studying?
17. What does the school provide to help students succeed?
18. What can students achieve after finishing the programme?
19. How can students support their families after graduating?
20. What is the goal of the school in training students for hospitality jobs?

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Correct answers:

Where is Sala Baï Hotel School located? – Siem Reap, Cambodia

Who does the school help? – Young people from poor families

What kind of families do most students come from? – Poor families

How many people applied this year? – 461

What happens after the first selection checks? – 391 selected for final step

When is the motivation interview held in the selection process? – Final step

Who visits the students’ families before the interview? – Social workers

Why do social workers visit families before the interview? – Check family situation / need for support

What is the main question asked in the motivation interview? – “Why do you want this?”

Why is this question important for the school? – To see motivation

How important is motivation at Sala Baï Hotel School? – Very important / key factor

What do students do during the training programme? – Study + work in restaurant

Which skills do students learn at the school? – Hospitality skills / job skills

Why is the training programme difficult for students? – Many hours + hard work + long programme

What does “motivation is like fuel” mean in the text? – Motivation gives energy to continue

How do students work in the school besides studying? – Practical work in restaurant

What does the school provide to help students succeed? – Training + teachers

What can students achieve after finishing the programme? – Good jobs / independence

How can students support their families after graduating? – Support families / earn money

What is the goal of the school in training students for hospitality jobs? – Help students get jobs / better future

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Matching causes and results

Causes:

A. Students are motivated
B. The training is difficult
C. Social workers visit families
D. Students finish the programme
E. The school provides training
F. Students work in the restaurant
G. Students want to change their lives
H. The school selects students carefully
I. Students attend the motivation interview
J. Students study many hours every day

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Results:

1. Students understand their family situation is checked
2. Students can get jobs in hotels and restaurants
3. Students gain real work experience
4. Students need strong energy and discipline
5. Students improve their future opportunities
6. Students can support their families
7. Students are chosen for the programme
8. Students answer the question “Why do you want this?”
9. Students develop skills and knowledge
10. Students become independent

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Answers:

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

A. Students are motivated – Students become independent
B. The training is difficult – Students need strong energy and discipline
C. Social workers visit families – Students understand their family situation is checked
D. Students finish the programme – Students can support their families
E. The school provides training – Students develop skills and knowledge
F. Students work in the restaurant – Students gain real work experience
G. Students want to change their lives – Students improve their future opportunities
H. The school selects students carefully – Students are chosen for the programme
I. Students attend the motivation interview – Students answer the question “Why do you want this?”
J. Students study many hours every day – Students can get jobs in hotels and restaurants
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Order the process (put in correct order)

1. Students attend the motivation interview
2. Students apply for the school
3. Social workers visit families
4. Students receive training
5. Students are selected for the final step
6. Students work in the school restaurant
7. Students are checked by the school
8. Students learn job skills
9. Students finish the programme
10. Students can get jobs in hotels and restaurants

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Answer :
2, 3, 7, 5, 1, 4, 8, 6, 9, 10

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Odd one out: find the word that does not fit in each group.

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1. banana – motivation – discipline – fuel
2. apply – pencil – attend – support
3. hotel – football – restaurant – hospitality
4. interview – classroom – interview – interview
5. training – skills – computer – learning
6. rich – poverty – poor – school
7. apply – select – pizza – check
8. energy – chair – work – effort
9. notebook – families – social worker – visit
10. succeed – improve – finish – mango

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Answers:

Odd One Out (with explanation)

1. banana – motivation – discipline – fuel
   The odd one is: banana — it is a fruit, the others are ideas about energy and learning.
2. apply – pencil – attend – support
   The odd one is: pencil — it is an object, the others are actions.
3. hotel – football – restaurant – hospitality
   The odd one is: football — it is a sport, the others are related to services and hospitality.
4. interview – classroom – interview – interview
   The odd one is: classroom — it is a place, the others are a type of meeting.
5. training – skills – computer – learning
   The odd one is: computer — it is a device, the others are processes or knowledge.
6. rich – poverty – poor – school
   The odd one is: school — it is a place, the others describe financial situation.
7. apply – select – pizza – check
   The odd one is: pizza — it is a food, the others are actions in a process.
8. energy – chair – work – effort
   The odd one is: chair — it is an object, the others are ideas or actions.
9. notebook – families – social worker – visit
   The odd one is: notebook — it is an object, the others are people or actions.
10. succeed – improve – finish – mango
    The odd one is: mango — it is a fruit, the others are verbs of progress.

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Odd One Out (with explanation)

1. banana – motivation – discipline – fuel
   The odd one is: banana — it is a fruit, the others are ideas about energy and learning.
2. apply – pencil – attend – support
   The odd one is: pencil — it is an object, the others are actions.
3. hotel – football – restaurant – hospitality
   The odd one is: football — it is a sport, the others are related to services and hospitality.
4. interview – classroom – interview – interview
   The odd one is: classroom — it is a place, the others are a type of meeting.
5. training – skills – computer – learning
   The odd one is: computer — it is a device, the others are processes or knowledge.
6. rich – poverty – poor – school
   The odd one is: school — it is a place, the others describe financial situation.
7. apply – select – pizza – check
   The odd one is: pizza — it is a food, the others are actions in a process.
8. energy – chair – work – effort
   The odd one is: chair — it is an object, the others are ideas or actions.
9. notebook – families – social worker – visit
   The odd one is: notebook — it is an object, the others are people or actions.
10. succeed – improve – finish – banana
    The odd one is: banana — it is a fruit, the others are verbs of progress.

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Fill in, words below:

motivation – skills – apply – support – attend –
poor – provides – final step –
difficult – practice

Sala Baï Hotel School is in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The school helps young people from __________ families.
It gives training for jobs in hotels and restaurants.
Students __________ for a new class at the school.
They go through simple checks before the _________
Social workers visit families to understand their situation.
Students __________ a motivation interview.
They answer the question “Why do you want this?”
__________ is very important at the school.
Students need motivation to finish a __________ programme.
They study many hours every day.
They learn __________ for hospitality work.
They also work in the school restaurant to get __________.
The school __________ training and teachers to help students.
After finishing the programme, students can get jobs and __________ their families.
They can improve their life and become more independent.

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Correct version:

Sala Baï Hotel School is in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The school helps young people from poor families.
It gives training for jobs in hotels and restaurants.
Students apply for a new class at the school.
They go through simple checks before the final step.
Social workers visit families to understand their situation.
Students attend a motivation interview.
They answer the question “Why do you want this?”
Motivation is very important at the school.
Students need motivation to finish a difficult programme.
They study many hours every day.
They learn skills for hospitality work.
They also work in the school restaurant to get practice.
The school provides training and teachers to help students.
After finishing the programme, students can get jobs and support their families.
They can improve their life and become more independent.
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Match question and answer:

Questions

1. Where is Sala Baï Hotel School located?
2. Who does the school help?
3. What kind of jobs does the school prepare students for?
4. Why do social workers visit families?
5. When do students attend the motivation interview?
6. Which question do teachers ask in the interview?
7. How does motivation help students?
8. What do students do during the programme?
9. What skills do students develop at the school?
10. What else does the school provide besides teachers?
11. What can students achieve after the programme?
12. How can students become independent after graduation?

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Answers:

A. They gain hospitality and job skills.
B. They can get good jobs and support their families.
C. “Why do you want this?”
D. It offers professional training.
E. It supports young people from poor families.
F. They check the family situation.
G. It is in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
H. They earn money and build a better future.
I. They go there after the first checks.
J. It gives them energy to continue difficult work and study.
K. They study many hours and work in the school restaurant.
L. It trains them for work in hotels and restaurants.

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Answer (one line)

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

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Correct version:

Interviewer: Where is Sala Baï Hotel School located?
Student: It is in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Interviewer: Who does the school help?
Student: It supports young people from poor families.

Interviewer: What kind of jobs does the school prepare students for?
Student: It trains them for work in hotels and restaurants.

Interviewer: Why do social workers visit families?
Student: They check the family situation.

Interviewer: When do students attend the motivation interview?
Student: They go there after the first checks.

Interviewer: Which question do teachers ask in the interview?
Student: “Why do you want this?”

Interviewer: How does motivation help students?
Student: It gives them energy to continue difficult work and study.

Interviewer: What do students do during the programme?
Student: They study many hours and work in the school restaurant.

Interviewer: What skills do students develop at the school?
Student: They gain hospitality and job skills.

Interviewer: What else does the school provide besides teachers?
Student: It offers professional training.

Interviewer: What can students achieve after the programme?
Student: They can get good jobs and support their families.

Interviewer: How can students become independent after graduation?
Student: They earn money and build a better future.

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• family and temple day.

If you are not too familiar
with past simple,
try that text/exercise first
=> LINK

On Visaka Bochea Day, Samnang visited her parents in their village in May 2025. It was an important Buddhist day. She woke up early in the morning. She felt happy.

Her mother cooked rice, vegetables, and soup for the monks. Samnang helped her mother. She put food, flowers, and candles in a basket.

After breakfast, the family walked to the temple. Many people wore white clothes. They carried flowers and candles.

At the temple, the monks prayed. They talked about the life of the Buddha in simple words. Samnang listened.

People gave food to the monks. They lit candles near the Buddha image.

Visaka Bochea Day is a special day for Buddhists. People remember the Buddha. They think about being kind and calm.

In the afternoon, Samnang visited her grandparents. She helped clean the house. She swept the floor and washed dishes.

Later, she played with her cousins in the garden. They laughed and ran together. Everyone was happy.

In the evening, Samnang went back to the temple with her parents. People walked slowly around the temple. They held candles and flowers.

The night was quiet. Samnang felt calm and happy. She liked spending time with her family and helping others on this special day.

She said thank you to her parents. She learned about kindness. She went home and slept early because she was tired but happy.

She was glad to spend the day with her family and friends at the temple and at home.

It was a good day for Samnang.

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Vocabulary:

kindness: being kind and good to others

to wake up: to stop sleeping

to feel happy: to have a good feeling

to cook vegetables: to make vegetables ready to eat with heat

a monk: a man who lives in a temple and prays

a candle: a stick that gives light when it burns

a basket: a container to carry things

to wear clothes: to have clothes on your body

to carry something: to hold and take something with you

to pray: to talk to God or the Buddha

to listen to something: to hear and pay attention

to light a candle: to make a candle burn

a Buddha image: a picture or statue of the Buddha

to be kind: to be nice and good to people

to be calm: to be quiet and not worried

to sweep the floor: to clean the floor with a broom

to wash the dishes: to clean plates and cups

to be quiet: to make no noise

to spend time with the family: to stay and do things with your family

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#Regular verbs in past simple

Rules:

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

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#Irregular verbs (the complete list)

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

Examples:

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

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Verbs in text:

Infinitive	Past simple	A1 definition
be	was / were	to exist or to be in a place or state
visit	visited	to go and see someone
wake up	woke up	to stop sleeping
feel	felt	to have a feeling
cook	cooked	to make food with heat
help	helped	to give support
put	put	to place something somewhere
walk	walked	to move on foot
wear	wore	to have clothes on your body
carry	carried	to take something in your hands
pray	prayed	to talk to God or the Buddha
talk	talked	to speak with someone
listen	listened	to hear and pay attention
give	gave	to offer something to someone
light	lit	to make a candle burn
remember	remembered	to keep something in your mind
think	thought	to use your mind about something
clean	cleaned	to make something not dirty
sweep	swept	to clean the floor with a broom
wash	washed	to clean with water
play	played	to do games or fun activities
laugh	laughed	to make a happy sound
run	ran	to move very fast on foot
go	went	to move from one place to another
hold	held	to take something in your hands
like	liked	to enjoy something
spend	spent	to use time doing something
say	said	to speak words
learn	learned	to get knowledge or skills
sleep	slept	to rest in bed at night

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Match the words to the correct definitions:

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Words

1. kindness
2. to wake up
3. to feel happy
4. to cook vegetables
5. a monk
6. a candle
7. a basket
8. to wear clothes
9. to carry something
10. to pray
11. to listen to something
12. to light a candle
13. a Buddha image
14. to be kind
15. to be calm
16. to sweep the floor
17. to wash the dishes
18. to be quiet

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Definitions:

A. to stop sleeping
B. a stick that gives light when it burns
C. to clean plates and cups
D. to talk to God or the Buddha
E. to have a good feeling
F. a picture or statue of the Buddha
G. to be quiet and not worried
H. a container to carry things
I. to carry something with you by holding it
J. to hear and pay attention
K. to make vegetables ready to eat with heat
L. to have clothes on your body
M. to clean the floor with a broom
N. to make a candle burn
O. to be kind and good to people
P. a man who lives in a temple and prays
Q. being kind and good to others
R. to make no noise

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Answers:

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

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Match the definitions to the correct words:

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Definitions:

1. to stop sleeping
2. a stick that gives light when it burns
3. to clean plates and cups
4. to talk to God or the Buddha
5. to have a good feeling
6. a picture or statue of the Buddha
7. to be quiet and not worried
8. a container to carry things
9. to carry something with you by holding it
10. to hear and pay attention
11. to make vegetables ready to eat with heat
12. to have clothes on your body
13. to clean the floor with a broom
14. to make a candle burn
15. to be kind and good to people
16. a man who lives in a temple and prays
17. kindness: being kind and good to others
18. to make no noise

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Words:

A. to cook vegetables
B. to be calm
C. to pray
D. to wear clothes
E. a candle
F. to wash the dishes
G. to be kind
H. a Buddha image
I. to sweep the floor
J. to feel happy
K. to wake up
L. a monk
M. to light a candle
N. to carry something
O. to listen to something
P. a basket
Q. to be quiet
R. kindness

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Answers:

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

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Fill in, past simple:

1. On Visaka Bochea Day, Samnang _________ (visit) her parents’ village, _________ (wake up) early, and _________ (feel) happy on this special Buddhist day.
2. Her mother _________ (cook) vegetables, rice, and soup for monks while Samnang _________ (help) and _________ (carry) food, flowers, and candles in a basket.
3. The family _________ (wear) white clothes, _________ (walk) to the temple, and _________ (carry) candles and flowers with care.
4. At the temple, monks _________ (pray), and Samnang _________ (listen) carefully, _________ (see) a Buddha image, and _________ (light) a candle.
5. People _________ (give) food to monks, and everyone tried to be kind, calm, and quiet during the ceremony.
6. In the afternoon, Samnang _________ (visit) her grandparents, _________ (help) _________ sweep the floor, and _________ (wash) dishes at home.
7. Later, she _________ (spend) time with her family, _________ (play) with her cousins, _________ (laugh), and _________ (feel) very happy together.
8. In the evening, she _________ (go) back to the temple, _________ (walk) slowly, and _________ (hold) a candle in her hand.
9. The night _________ (be) quiet, and Samnang _________ (feel) calm, thankful, and happy before she _________ (go) home to sleep early.

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Correct version:

1. On Visaka Bochea Day, Samnang visited her parents’ village, woke up early, and felt happy on this special Buddhist day.
2. Her mother cooked vegetables, rice, and soup for monks while Samnang helped and carried food, flowers, and candles in a basket.
3. The family wore white clothes, walked to the temple, and carried candles and flowers with care.
4. At the temple, monks prayed, and Samnang listened carefully, saw a Buddha image, and lit a candle.
5. People gave food to monks, and everyone tried to be kind, calm, and quiet during the ceremony.
6. In the afternoon, Samnang visited her grandparents, helped sweep the floor, and washed dishes at home.
7. Later, she spent time with her family, played with her cousins, laughed, and felt very happy together.
8. In the evening, she went back to the temple, walked slowly, and held a candle in her hand.
9. The night was quiet, and Samnang felt calm, thankful, and happy before she went home to sleep early.

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Odd one out – which word does not belong to that group?

Odd one out (based on the text)

1.
temple – school – basket – village

2.
visited – woke up – cooked – felt

3.
rice – candle – flower – monk

4.
prayed – shouted – listened – carried

5.
calm – kind – angry – happy

6.
washed – swept – played – cleaned

7.
Buddha image – television – candle – flowers

8.
afternoon – morning – evening – temple

9.
held – carried – flew – lit

10.
family – monks – hospital – cousins

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Answers:

1.
temple – school – basket – village
school — because it is not a place from the story or related to the temple or family village activities, while the others are connected to the setting.

2.
visited – woke up – cooked – felt
cooked — because it is done by the mother in the story, while the others describe Samnang’s actions or feelings.

3.
rice – candle – flower – monk
monk — because it is a person, while the others are objects used or offered on Visaka Bochea Day.

4.
prayed – shouted – listened – carried
shouted — because it is a noisy action, while the others are calm or respectful temple activities.

5.
calm – kind – angry – happy
angry — because it is a negative feeling, while the others are positive or peaceful feelings.

6.
washed – swept – played – cleaned
played — because it is a leisure activity, while the others are cleaning actions done in the house.

7.
Buddha image – television – candle – flowers
television — because it is not mentioned in the story or used in the temple, while the others are related to worship.

8.
afternoon – morning – evening – temple
temple — because it is a place, while the others are times of the day.

9.
held – carried – flew – lit
flew — because it is not related to temple actions, while the others are actions with candles or objects.

10.
family – monks – hospital – cousins
hospital — because it is not part of the story setting, while the others are people or groups in the family/temple context.

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True or false:

1. Samnang went to school in the morning.
2. People at the temple behaved quietly and respectfully.
3. The monks danced and sang loudly during the ceremony.
4. Samnang helped with cleaning activities at home.
5. The temple was empty on that day.
6. The family shared food with Buddhist monks.
7. Samnang broke objects during the visit.
8. The family took part in religious activities at a temple.
9. Everyone shouted and ran inside the temple.
10. Samnang visited her grandparents during the day.
11. The day had no connection to Buddhist traditions.
12. Samnang spent time with relatives and played with children.
13. People carried objects when they went to the temple.
14. Samnang reflected on being kind during the day.
15. The family ignored the monks completely.
16. Samnang stayed alone all day without seeing anyone.
17. The day included both family time and temple activities.
18. Samnang returned home after visiting the temple again.
19. People ate meat during the temple visit.
20. Samnang refused to help her family at home.

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True: 2,4,6,8,10,12,13,14,17,18

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Correct version:

1. False: Samnang went to school in the morning.
   True is: Samnang visited her parents’ village and went to the temple with her family.
2. People at the temple behaved quietly and respectfully.
3. False: The monks danced and sang loudly during the ceremony.
   True is: The monks prayed and talked about the Buddha in simple words.
4. Samnang helped with cleaning activities at home.
5. False: The temple was empty on that day.
   True is: Many people were at the temple on Visaka Bochea Day.
6. The family shared food with Buddhist monks.
7. False: Samnang broke objects during the visit.
   True is: Samnang behaved respectfully and helped her family and others.
8. The family took part in religious activities at a temple.
9. False: Everyone shouted and ran inside the temple.
   True is: People behaved calmly and quietly at the temple.
10. Samnang visited her grandparents during the day.
11. False: The day had no connection to Buddhist traditions.
    True is: The day was a Buddhist festival called Visaka Bochea Day.
12. Samnang spent time with relatives and played with children.
13. People carried objects when they went to the temple.
14. Samnang reflected on being kind during the day.
15. False: The family ignored the monks completely.
    True is: The family respected the monks and gave them food.
16. False: Samnang stayed alone all day without seeing anyone.
    True is: Samnang spent the day with her family and friends.
17. The day included both family time and temple activities.
18. Samnang returned home after visiting the temple again.
19. False: People ate meat during the temple visit.
    True is: People offered food respectfully to the monks and followed Buddhist practice.
20. False: Samnang refused to help her family at home.
    True is: Samnang helped her family with cleaning and activities.

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Sentence ordering – based on story, correct order is?

A. Samnang felt happy during the special Buddhist day.
B. The family went to the temple.
C. Monks prayed and spoke about the Buddha.
D. Samnang woke up early in the morning.
E. Samnang helped her mother at home.
F. Samnang played with her cousins in the garden.
G. The family returned to the temple in the evening.
H. Samnang went home and slept early.

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Correct Order

D. Samnang woke up early in the morning.
A. Samnang felt happy during the special Buddhist day.
E. Samnang helped her mother at home.
B. The family went to the temple.
C. Monks prayed and spoke about the Buddha.
F. Samnang played with her cousins in the garden.
G. The family returned to the temple in the evening.
H. Samnang went home and slept early.

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Short answers wanted:

1. Where did Samnang go on Visaka Bochea Day?

2. When did Samnang wake up?

3. Why did Samnang feel happy in the morning?

4. What did her mother cook for the monks?

5. Who helped her mother in the kitchen?

6. What did Samnang put in the basket?

7. Which clothes did the family wear to the temple?

8. Where did the family walk after breakfast?

9. Who prayed at the temple?

10. What did Samnang do while monks were speaking?

11. What did people give to the monks?

12. What did Samnang do at her grandparents’ house in the afternoon?

13. How did Samnang help clean the house?

14. What did Samnang do with her cousins in the garden?

15. How did Samnang feel at the end of the day?

16. Why did Samnang go to bed early?

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Answers:

1. Where did Samnang go on Visaka Bochea Day?
   She went to her parents’ village and the temple.
2. When did Samnang wake up?
   She woke up early in the morning.
3. Why did Samnang feel happy in the morning?
   Because it was a special Buddhist day.
4. What did her mother cook for the monks?
   She cooked rice, vegetables, and soup.
5. Who helped her mother in the kitchen?
   Samnang helped her mother.
6. What did Samnang put in the basket?
   She put food, flowers, and candles.
7. Which clothes did the family wear to the temple?
   They wore white clothes.
8. Where did the family walk after breakfast?
   They walked to the temple.
9. Who prayed at the temple?
   The monks prayed.
10. What did Samnang do while monks were speaking?
    She listened carefully.
11. What did people give to the monks?
    They gave food.
12. What did Samnang do at her grandparents’ [a Saxon genitive, for details see below] house in the afternoon?
    She helped clean the house.
13. How did Samnang help clean the house?
    She swept the floor and washed dishes.
14. What did Samnang do with her cousins in the garden?
    She played with them.
15. How did Samnang feel at the end of the day?
    She felt calm and happy.
16. Why did Samnang go to bed early?
    Because she was tired but happy.

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Saxon genitive (’s) –
showing possession

The Saxon genitive shows that something belongs to someone.
We add >> ’s << to a name or noun.

Basic rule:

👉 person/animal + ’s + thing

Examples:

• John’s book = the book belongs to John
• Anna’s bag = the bag belongs to Anna
• The cat’s food = the food belongs to the cat

If the name ends in -s (like James):

We still usually add ’s:

• James’s book = the book belongs to James
• James’s car = the car belongs to James

Plural nouns:

If the word is plural and already ends in -s, we just add an apostrophe ’:

• the boys’ room = the room of the boys
• the teachers’ office = the office of the teachers

Easy way to remember:

Instead of saying “the book of John”, we say:
👉 John’s book

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Rewrite with Saxon genitive

1. the book of James → __________
   
   YOU WRITE:
   James’s book
   
2. the car of Lucas → __________
3. the house of Elias → __________
4. the toys of the boys → __________
5. the bag of Anna → __________
6. the bike of Tom → __________
7. the room of the students → __________
8. the phone of James → __________
9. the dog of Lucas → __________
10. the jacket of Elias → __________
11. the games of the children → __________
12. the house of the teachers → __________
13. the birthday of James → __________
14. the notebook of Lucas → __________
15. the pencil of Elias → __________
16. the cars of the boys → __________
17. the work of the students → __________
18. the garden of James → __________
19. the friends of Lucas → __________
20. the school of Elias → __________

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Correct answers:

1. James’s book
2. Lucas’s car
3. Elias’s house
4. the boys’ toys
5. Anna’s bag
6. Tom’s bike
7. the students’ room
8. James’s phone
9. Lucas’s dog
10. Elias’s jacket
11. the children’s games
12. the teachers’ house
13. James’s birthday
14. Lucas’s notebook
15. Elias’s pencil
16. the boys’ cars
17. the students’ work
18. James’s garden
19. Lucas’s friends
20. Elias’s school

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Fill in, words below:

prayed – woke up – swept – cooked – lit – wore – basket – calm – village – image – carry – cousins – tired – candles

On Visaka Bochea Day, Samnang __________ early, felt happy, and visited her parents in their __________ for the special Buddhist celebration.

Her mother __________ vegetables, rice, and soup for the monks, and Samnang helped __________ food, flowers, and candles in a __________.

After breakfast, the family __________ white clothes, walked to the temple, and carried __________ and flowers with many other people.

At the temple, the monks __________ and talked about the Buddha, and Samnang listened carefully near the Buddha _________ during the ceremony.

People __________ candles, gave food to the monks, and tried to be kind, __________, and quiet on this important day.

In the afternoon, Samnang __________ the floor, washed dishes, spent time with her family, played with __________, and learned about kindness before going home __________ but happy.

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Full version:

On Visaka Bochea Day, Samnang woke up early, felt happy, and visited her parents in their village for the special Buddhist celebration.

Her mother cooked vegetables, rice, and soup for the monks, and Samnang helped carry food, flowers, and candles in a basket.

After breakfast, the family wore white clothes, walked to the temple, and carried candles and flowers with many other people.

At the temple, the monks prayed and talked about the Buddha, and Samnang listened carefully near the Buddha image during the ceremony.

People lit candles, gave food to the monks, and tried to be kind, calm, and quiet on this important day.

In the afternoon, Samnang swept the floor, washed dishes, spent time with her family, played with cousins, and learned about kindness before going home tired but happy.

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Match question and answer:

Questions

1. Where did you spend Visaka Bochea Day?
2. When did you get up in the morning?
3. Why were you happy that day?
4. Who prepared food for the monks?
5. What did you place in the basket?
6. Which clothes did your family have on at the temple?
7. How did your family travel to the temple?
8. Whose house did you visit in the afternoon?
9. What did the monks talk about?
10. How did you act during the ceremony?
11. What did people give to the monks?
12. Which activity did you do to help clean the house?
13. Who played with you in the garden?
14. How did you feel at the end of the day?

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Answers:

A. I stayed calm and quiet.

B. My mother made rice, vegetables, and soup.

C. We had white clothes on our bodies.

D. I put flowers, food, and candles inside it.

E. My cousins ran and laughed with me.

F. I was calm, thankful, and tired.

G. I stayed in my parents’ village and at the temple.

H. It was an important Buddhist celebration.

I. I spent time at my grandparents’ home.

J. They offered food and respect.

K. I left my bed very early.

L. We went there on foot together.

M. They spoke about the Buddha’s life.

N. I swept the floor and washed dishes.

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Full version:

1. Where did you spend Visaka Bochea Day?
   I stayed in my parents’ village and at the temple. G
2. When did you get up in the morning?
   I left my bed very early. K
3. Why were you happy that day?
   It was an important Buddhist celebration. H
4. Who prepared food for the monks?
   My mother made rice, vegetables, and soup. B
5. What did you place in the basket?
   I put flowers, food, and candles inside it. D
6. Which clothes did your family have on at the temple?
   We had white clothes on our bodies. C
7. How did your family travel to the temple?
   We went there on foot together. L
8. Whose house did you visit in the afternoon?
   I spent time at my grandparents’ home. I
9. What did the monks talk about?
   They spoke about the Buddha’s life. M
10. How did you act during the ceremony?
    I stayed calm and quiet. A
11. What did people give to the monks?
    They offered food and respect. J
12. Which activity did you do to help clean the house?
    I swept the floor and washed dishes. N
13. Who played with you in the garden?
    My cousins ran and laughed with me. E
14. How did you feel at the end of the day?
    I was calm, thankful, and tired. F