• how hotels can protect the environment through eco-friendly tourism

Earth Day is in a few days. It is a day to think about our planet. Hotels and tourism can help nature.

Hotels can save water and energy. They can ask guests to reuse towels and bed sheets. This is good for the environment. Guests can switch off lights and air conditioning when they leave the room. Hotels can also use refillable water stations to reduce plastic.

Hotels should use eco-friendly products. They should avoid plastic straws and cups. Recycling bins are important in hotel areas.

Energy saving is also important. LED lights use less power. Solar energy is clean and good.

Hotels can offer eco tours for guests. These tours show nature and local culture. Guests can also visit local shops and help small businesses.

Hotels can grow gardens and green spaces. They can buy food from local farmers. This helps reduce transport pollution.

On Earth Day we must remember to care for Earth. Small actions are very important. Hotels and guests can work together for a better future.

Eco tourism is good for people and nature. It helps protect animals and forests. We should travel in a careful way.

Every hotel can make small changes for the planet. Guests can choose green hotels when they travel. This supports nature protection.

We must reduce waste every day. Less plastic means cleaner oceans. Clean air and water are very important for life.

Earth Day is a good time to start better habits. Together we can protect our world every day.

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Vocabulary:

• eco-tourism: travelling in a way that helps protect nature and local places
• sustainability: using resources [things we use to live, work, or make something] carefully so they last for the future
• to protect the environment: to keep nature safe and clean
• eco-friendly: good for the environment
• to save water: to use less water
• to reuse: to use something again
• a towel: a cloth used for drying your body
• a bed sheet: a large cloth that covers a bed
• to switch off: to turn something off (like lights or devices)
• a refillable water station: a place where you can fill your water bottle again
• to avoid: to not do something or stay away from it
• a straw: a small tube used for drinking
• a recycling bin: a container for waste that can be reused
• to save energy: to use less electricity or power
• to grow a garden: to plant and care for plants
• a green space: an area with grass, trees, or plants
• to reduce pollution: to make the environment less dirty or harmful
• to remember: to keep something in your mind
• to care for something: to look after something well
• to be careful: to act in a safe and thoughtful way
• to choose: to pick one thing from many options
• to support: to help or agree with something
• protection: keeping something safe from harm [to hurt someone or something, or to make it bad or not safe]
• to reduce waste: to throw away less and use less
• a habit: something you do often and regularly
• to protect: to keep something safe from damage or danger

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Match words and defintions:

Words:

1. eco-tourism
2. sustainability
3. to protect the environment
4. eco-friendly
5. to save water
6. to reuse
7. a towel
8. a bed sheet
9. to switch off
10. a refillable water station
11. to avoid
12. a straw
13. a recycling bin
14. to save energy
15. to grow a garden
16. a green space
17. to reduce pollution
18. to remember
19. to care for something
20. to be careful
21. to choose
22. to support
23. protection
24. to reduce waste
25. a habit
26. to protect

Definitions:

a. to pick one thing from many options
b. a cloth used for drying the body
c. to make the environment less dirty
d. using resources carefully for the future
e. to keep something in your mind
f. a place where you can refill a water bottle
g. to stay away from something
h. a small tube for drinking
i. to use less water
j. to help or agree with something
k. a container for recyclable waste
l. to plant and care for plants
m. to use something again
n. to turn something off
o. a green area with plants and trees
p. to act in a safe and thoughtful way
q. to travel in a way that protects nature
r. to look after something
s. to keep nature safe and clean
t. a cloth that covers a bed
u. to use less electricity or power
v. something you do regularly
w. to keep something safe from harm
x. to throw away less and reuse more
y. good for the environment
z. to keep something safe from damage

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Answers:
1-q, 2-d, 3-s, 4-y, 5-i, 6-m, 7-b,
8-t, 9-n, 10-f, 11-g, 12-h, 13-k,
14-u, 15-l, 16-o, 17-c, 18-e, 19-r,
20-p, 21-a, 22-j, 23-z, 24-x, 25-v, 26-w

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Match definitions with word/s:

Definitions:

1. to make the environment less dirty or harmful
2. a place with grass, trees, or plants
3. to use less electricity or power
4. to keep nature safe and clean
5. to use something again
6. to travel in a way that protects nature
7. to stay away from something
8. using resources carefully for the future
9. to turn something off
10. good for the environment
11. to use less water
12. a container for recyclable waste

Words:

a. eco-friendly
b. to reuse
c. to switch off
d. to avoid
e. sustainability
f. a recycling bin
g. to protect the environment
h. eco-tourism
i. to save energy
j. to save water
k. a green space
l. to reduce pollution

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

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True or false:

1. Using more plastic helps reduce pollution.
2. Eco-tourism helps protect nature and local environments.
3. Turning off lights can save energy.
4. Sustainability means using resources carefully for the future.
5. Wasting water is a good environmental habit.
6. Recycling helps reduce waste in the environment.
7. Eco-friendly products are better for the environment.
8. Leaving lights on all day saves energy.
9. Using a refillable water bottle reduces plastic waste.
10. Eco-tourism harms [to hurt something,]natural places on purpose [doing something because you want to do it].
11. Avoiding single-use plastics helps nature.
12. Plants and trees in green spaces improve air quality.
13. Turning off water when not needed increases water use.
14. Recycling increases the amount of landfill waste.
15. Cutting down all trees improves green spaces.
16. Eco-friendly actions damage the environment.
17. Saving water is important for the environment.
18. Throwing all waste into one bin is good for recycling.
19. Reusing items helps reduce pollution.
20. Sustainability means using as many resources as possible now.

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True:2,3,4,6,7,9,11,12,17,19

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Fill in, words below:

protect – use – nature – less – pollution – help – future – throw away – world – nature – electricity – produce – reduce

1. People should travel in a way that does not damage [to break something or make it not good or not working properly]__________.
2. It is important to take care of the natural __________.
3. People should use__________ water in daily life.
4. Saving ___________ helps the environment.
5. Recycling helps rubbish.
6. People should __________ things again instead of throwing them away.
7. Nature is cleaner when people ___________ less waste.
8. Parks and areas with trees __________ make the air better.
9. People should not __________ things that can still be used.
10. Everyone should try to make less __________.
11. It is better to act in ways that do not harm __________
12. People should think about the _________ when using natural resources [things we get from nature and use, like water, air, trees, and land].
13. Small actions in daily life can help __________ the planet.

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Correct version:

1. People should travel in a way that does not damage nature.
2. It is important to take care of the natural world.
3. People should use less water in daily life.
4. Saving electricity helps the environment.
5. Recycling helps reduce rubbish.
6. People should use things again instead of throwing them away.
7. Nature is cleaner when people produce less waste.
8. Parks and areas with trees help make the air better.
9. People should not throw away things that can still be used.
10. Everyone should try to make less pollution.
11. It is better to act in ways that do not harm nature.
12. People should think about the future when using natural resources.
13. Small actions in daily life can help protect the planet.

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• help our planet every day

Earth Day is on April 22 every year. It is a day for our planet. People all over the world think about the Earth and nature. The Earth is our home. It gives us air, water, and food. We need the Earth every day, so we must take care of it.

On Earth Day, people do many simple things. They clean streets, parks, and rivers. They pick up trash and put it in bins. Some people plant trees and flowers. Trees help clean the air and give homes to animals. Many schools talk about nature. Students learn how to help the Earth.

People also try to use less plastic. Plastic is bad for the sea and animals. Some people use bags again and again. Others use bottles they can fill many times. Saving water is also important. We can turn off the tap when we do not need it. We can take short showers.

Earth Day shows us that small actions are good. We do not need big things to help. We can walk or ride a bike instead of using a car. This keeps the air clean. We can turn off lights when we leave a room.

The Earth has many problems today. There is too much trash and dirty air. Animals lose their homes. This is not good for the future. But people can help change this.

Earth Day is not only one day. We should help the Earth every day. If we all do a little, we can make our planet clean and safe.

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Vocabulary:

• to take care of something → to keep something safe and good
• to pick up trash → to take trash from the ground
• a bin → a box for trash
• to plant trees → to put a tree in the ground so it can grow
• to use less plastic → to use not much plastic
• a bag → something to carry things
• again and again → many times
• a bottle → a thing to hold water or drink
• to save water → to use little water
• to turn off a tap → to stop the water
• to ride a bike → to go on a bike
• instead of → in place of something else
• to turn off lights → to stop the light
• to leave a room → to go out of a room
• trash → things we do not need
• dirty air → air that is not clean
• to do a little → to do a small thing

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Match the words with the definitions

Words:

1. to take care of something
2. to pick up trash
3. a bin
4. to plant trees
5. to use less plastic
6. a bag
7. again and again
8. a bottle
9. to save water
10. to turn off a tap
11. to ride a bike
12. instead of
13. to turn off lights
14. to leave a room
15. trash
16. dirty air
17. to do a little

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Definitions:

A. to stop the water
B. to go out of a room
C. things we do not need
D. to keep something safe and good
E. to use not much plastic
F. air that is not clean
G. to take trash from the ground
H. to use little water
I. to put a tree in the ground so it can grow
J. a thing to hold water or drink
K. in place of something else
L. a box for trash
M. to go on a bike
N. to stop the light
O. to do a small thing
P. to take care of nature or things
Q. many times

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

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Match the definitions with the words

Definitions:

1. to stop the water
2. to go out of a room
3. things we do not need
4. to keep something safe and good
5. to use not much plastic
6. air that is not clean
7. to take trash from the ground
8. to use little water
9. to put a tree in the ground so it can grow
10. a thing to hold water or drink
11. in place of something else
12. a box for trash
13. to go on a bike
14. to stop the light
15. to do a small thing
16. to take care of nature or things
17. many times

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Words:

A. to turn off lights
B. a bottle
C. to ride a bike
D. dirty air
E. a bin
F. to leave a room
G. again and again
H. to pick up trash
I. trash
J. to take care of something
K. to turn off a tap
L. to do a little
M. instead of
N. to plant trees
O. to save water
P. a bag
Q. to use less plastic

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

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True or false:

1. to save water is to ride a bike
2. to take care of something is to use more plastic
3. to turn off lights is to stop the light
4. a bottle is a box for trash
5. to do a little is to do a small thing
6. a bin is a thing to hold water or drink
7. to pick up trash is to go out of a room
8. dirty air is air that is not clean
9. to turn off a tap is to stop the water
10. to plant trees is to use less plastic
11. to leave a room is to go out of a room
12. again and again is many times
13. to ride a bike is to go on a bike
14. trash is things we do not need
15. instead of is in place of something else
16. a bag is air that is not clean
17. to use less plastic is many times

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

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True or false:

1. Earth Day is a day to help the planet.
2. Using more plastic helps animals.
3. Turning off lights saves energy.
4. People should throw trash into rivers.
5. Picking up trash makes places cleaner.
6. Earth Day is on April 22 every year.
7. Riding a bike makes the air more polluted.
8. Cleaning parks makes places clean.
9. Dirty air is good for people.
10. Saving water helps the Earth.
11. Planting trees makes the air worse.
12. Walking or riding a bike helps clean air.
13. We should cut down all trees.
14. Using less plastic helps animals.
15. Earth Day is a day to make more pollution.
16. Turning off a tap saves water.
17. Saving water is not important for the Earth.
18. Picking up trash makes places dirtier.
19. Turning off lights uses more energy.
20. People plant trees to help nature.

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True:1,3,5,6,8,10,12,14,16,20

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Answer in complete sentences:

1.When is Earth Day?

2.What do people think about on Earth Day?

3.What does the Earth give us?

4.Why do we need the Earth?

5.Where do people clean on Earth Day?

6.What do people pick up in parks?

7.What do trees give to animals?

8.Why are trees important?

9.What do schools teach on Earth Day?

10.Why is plastic bad?

11. What can people use instead of plastic bags?

12.How can we save water?

13.What should we turn off when we do not use it?

14.What can people do instead of driving cars?

15.How does walking or biking help the Earth?

16What problems does the Earth have today?

17.What happens when there is too much trash?

18.What happens when air is dirty?

19.Why is Earth Day important?

20.Should we help the Earth only on Earth Day?

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Answers:

1.When is Earth Day? – Earth Day is on April 22 every year.

2.What do people think about on Earth Day? – People think about the Earth and nature on Earth Day.

3.What does the Earth give us? – The Earth gives us air, water, and food.

4.Why do we need the Earth? – We need the Earth because it gives us everything we need to live.

5.Where do people clean on Earth Day? – People clean parks, streets, and rivers on Earth Day.

6.What do people pick up in parks? – People pick up trash in parks.

7.What do trees give to animals? – Trees give homes and shelter to animals.

8.Why are trees important? – Trees are important because they help clean the air and give homes to animals.

9.What do schools teach on Earth Day? – Schools teach about nature and how to help the Earth.

10.Why is plastic bad? – Plastic is bad because it harms animals and nature.

11.What can people use instead of plastic bags? – People can use reusable bags instead of plastic bags.

12.How can we save water? – We can save water by using less water and turning off the tap.

13.What should we turn off when we do not use it? – We should turn off lights and water taps when we do not use them.

14.What can people do instead of driving cars? – People can walk or ride a bike instead of driving cars.

15.How does walking or biking help the Earth? – Walking or biking helps the Earth by keeping the air clean.

16.What problems does the Earth have today? – The Earth has problems like pollution and trash.

17.What happens when there is too much trash? – When there is too much trash, nature becomes dirty and animals are harmed.

18.What happens when air is dirty? – When air is dirty, people and animals can get sick.

19.Why is Earth Day important? – Earth Day is important because it reminds us to protect the Earth.

20.Should we help the Earth only on Earth Day? – No, we should help the Earth every day.

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Which is correct?

1. Is Earth Day in April or May every year?
2. Do people think about the Earth or about video games on Earth Day?
3. Does the Earth give us air or plastic toys?
4. Do we need the Earth to live or only for fun activities?
5. Do people clean parks or shopping centers on Earth Day?
6. Do people pick up trash or food in parks?
7. Do trees give homes or cars to animals?
8. Are trees important for clean air or for making plastic?
9. Do schools teach about nature or about video games on Earth Day?
10. Is plastic good or bad for animals?
11. Do people use reusable bags or plastic bags instead of plastic bags?
12. Do we save water by using more water or less water?
13. Do we turn off lights when we leave or keep them on?
14. Do people walk or drive cars to help the Earth?
15. Does biking make air cleaner or dirtier?
16. Does the Earth have pollution or no problems today?
17. Does too much trash make places clean or dirty?
18. Is dirty air good or bad for people?
19. Is Earth Day important or not important?
20. Should we help the Earth only on Earth Day or every day?

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Correct answers:

1. Is Earth Day in April or May every year? – Earth Day is in April every year.
2. Do people think about the Earth or about video games on Earth Day? – People think about the Earth on Earth Day.
3. Does the Earth give us air or plastic toys? – The Earth gives us air.
4. Do we need the Earth to live or only for fun activities? – We need the Earth to live.
5. Do people clean parks or shopping centers on Earth Day? – People clean parks on Earth Day.
6. Do people pick up trash or food in parks? – People pick up trash in parks.
7. Do trees give homes or cars to animals? – Trees give homes to animals.
8. Are trees important for clean air or for making plastic? – Trees are important for clean air.
9. Do schools teach about nature or about video games on Earth Day? – Schools teach about nature on Earth Day.
10. Is plastic good or bad for animals? – Plastic is bad for animals.
11. Do people use reusable bags or plastic bags instead of plastic bags? – People use reusable bags instead of plastic bags.
12. Do we save water by using more water or less water? – We save water by using less water.
13. Do we turn off lights when we leave or keep them on? – We turn off lights when we leave a room.
14. Do people walk or drive cars to help the Earth? – People walk or ride bikes to help the Earth.
15. Does biking make air cleaner or dirtier? – Biking makes the air cleaner.
16. Does the Earth have pollution or no problems today? – The Earth has pollution today.
17. Does too much trash make places clean or dirty? – Too much trash makes places dirty.
18. Is dirty air good or bad for people? – Dirty air is bad for people.
19. Is Earth Day important or not important? – Earth Day is important.
20. Should we help the Earth only on Earth Day or every day? – We should help the Earth every day.

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Odd one out:

1. apple – trash – water – plastic
2. car – river – park – tree
3. laptop – air – soil – water
4. cup – computer – bottle – bag
5. phone – Earth – nature – planet
6. chair – bike – car – bus
7. television – clean – dirty – save
8. tree – leaf – television – flower
9. pencil – recycling – pollution – trash
10. river – tap – chair – bottle

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Answers:

1. apple – trash – water – plastic – apple is different because it is food, the others are not food
2. car – river – park – tree – car is different because it is a vehicle, the others are parts of nature
3. laptop – air – soil – water – laptop is different because it is a machine, the others are natural things
4. cup – computer – bottle – bag – computer is different because it is electronic, the others are containers
5. phone – Earth – nature – planet – phone is different because it is a device, the others are natural or space-related
6. chair – bike – car – bus – chair is different because it is furniture, the others are transport
7. television – clean – dirty – save – television is different because it is a device, the others are words about actions or conditions
8. tree – leaf – television – flower – television is different because it is not part of nature, the others are plants or nature parts
9. pencil – recycling – pollution – trash – pencil is different because it is a school object, the others are about environment problems or actions
10. river – tap – chair – bottle – chair is different because it is furniture, the others are connected to water

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Fill in, words below:

instead of – think – homes – take care –
less – live – taps – help – f
ood – turn off – clean –
trash

Earth Day is on April 22 every year.
People __________ about the Earth and nature.
The Earth gives us air, water, and __________.
We need the Earth to __________.
People clean parks, streets, and rivers.
They pick up trash.
Trees give __________ to animals and help clean air.
Trees are important for __________ air.
Schools teach about nature and how to __________ the Earth.
Plastic is bad for animals, so people use _________ plastic and reusable [you can use it again many times] bags instead of plastic bags.
We save water by using less water and turning off __________.
We __________ lights when we leave a room.
People walk or ride bikes __________ driving cars.
Biking makes air cleaner.
__________ and dirty air are problems.
We should__________ of the Earth and do a little every day.

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Correct version:

Earth Day is on April 22 every year. People think about the Earth and nature. The Earth gives us air, water, and food. We need the Earth to live. People clean parks, streets, and rivers. They pick up trash. Trees give homes to animals and help clean air. Trees are important for clean air. Schools teach about nature and how to help the Earth. Plastic is bad for animals, so people use less plastic and reusable bags instead of plastic bags. We save water by using less water and turning off taps. We turn off lights when we leave a room. People walk or ride bikes instead of driving cars. Biking makes air cleaner. Trash and dirty air are problems. We should take care of the Earth and do a little every day.

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Match questions with answers:

Questions:

1. When do people think about the Earth?
2. What do people pick up in parks?
3. Where do people clean on Earth Day?
4. Why do we need trees?
5. How do people save water?
6. What do schools teach about?
7. How do people help the Earth?
8. What do people turn off when they leave a room?
9. Where do trees give homes to animals?
10. Why is dirty air bad?
11. How do people travel to help the Earth?
12. What do people do on Earth Day?

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Answers:

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A. People celebrate Earth Day on April 22.
B. People reduce water use and turn off taps.
C. Trees help clean the air.
D. People collect trash in parks.
E. People go by bike or on foot.
F. People protect the Earth by using less plastic.
G. Schools learn about nature and the Earth.
H. People stop lights when they leave a room.
I. Animals live in trees and parks.
J. Dirty air hurts people and animals.
K. People work in parks, streets, and rivers.
L. People care for the Earth every day.

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

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BONUSTEXTS

(in B2)

On Earth Day, people across the world engage in a wide range of environmental activities aimed at raising awareness and encouraging sustainable behaviour. Communities come together to clean streets, parks, rivers, and other public spaces, reducing pollution and improving local environments. Volunteers collect waste and dispose of it properly in bins, contributing to cleaner and healthier surroundings. In many places, people also plant trees and flowers, which play a crucial role in improving air quality and providing habitats for wildlife. Schools often place strong emphasis on environmental education, helping students understand ecological challenges and how they can take responsibility for protecting the planet.

Another key focus of Earth Day is reducing plastic consumption. Since plastic pollution poses a serious threat to marine life and ecosystems, many people switch to reusable bags and refillable bottles. Water conservation is also widely promoted, with simple actions such as turning off taps when not in use and taking shorter showers being encouraged.

Earth Day serves as a reminder that even small individual actions can have a meaningful impact. Choosing to walk or cycle instead of using a car helps reduce carbon emissions, while turning off lights when leaving a room contributes to energy conservation.

Despite growing awareness, the Earth continues to face significant environmental challenges, including pollution, deforestation, and habitat loss. These issues not only affect wildlife but also threaten future generations. However, collective and consistent action can lead to positive change.

Ultimately, Earth Day is not just a symbolic event but a global call to action, reminding us that protecting the environment is a continuous responsibility that extends far beyond a single day.

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(in A1)

On Earth Day, people do simple things to help the Earth. They clean streets, parks, and rivers. They pick up trash and put it in bins. Some people plant trees. Trees help clean the air and give homes to animals. Schools talk about nature. Students learn how to help the Earth.

People try to use less plastic. Plastic is bad for animals and the sea. Some people use bags many times. Some people use bottles again and again. People also save water. They turn off the tap when they do not need water. They take short showers.

People walk or ride bikes instead of using cars. This helps the air stay clean. People turn off lights when they leave a room.

The Earth has problems. There is too much trash and dirty air. Animals lose their homes.

Earth Day is a day to help the Earth. But we should help every day. Small actions can make the Earth clean and safe.

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1. Pay Attention

Try to notice what is happening around you every day. Look at people, places, and sounds. For example, listen to birds, cars, or music. Look at the sky, trees, and buildings. This helps you see more details in your life.

Also, think about your feelings. Ask yourself simple questions like: “Am I happy?” “Am I tired?” “Am I calm or stressed?” This helps you understand yourself better.

You can take 5–10 minutes each day to sit in a quiet place. Sit still, close your eyes, and breathe slowly. Think about your day. What did you do? What did you like? What did you not like?

You can also write a few easy sentences in a notebook. For example: “Today I felt happy. I talked to my friend.” This small habit can help you feel calm and clear in your mind.

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2. Set Goals

Think about what you want to do this year. Choose goals that are clear and simple. For example, you can say, “I want to learn 10 new words every week,” or “I want to go for a walk three times a week.” Write your goals on paper or in your phone. This helps you remember them.

Big goals can feel hard, so make them small. Break one goal into easy steps. For example, if you want to learn English, you can study 10–15 minutes each day. You can read, listen, or practice speaking. Make a simple plan for each week.

Check your progress often. At the end of the week, look at what you did. If something is hard, you can change your plan. That is okay. When you finish a small step, feel happy and proud. Small steps help you reach your goal.

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3. Take Care of Yourself

Taking care of yourself means helping your body and mind feel good every day. First, try to sleep enough, about 7 to 8 hours every night. Good sleep helps you feel active in the morning. Second, eat simple and healthy food. For example, eat fruit, vegetables, rice, bread, eggs, or yogurt. Try not to eat too much fast food or sweets. Drink water many times during the day so your body stays fresh.

Also, move your body a little every day. You can walk, stretch, or do light exercise at home. You do not need to do hard sports. Just small movement is good.

It is also important to rest your mind. Do something you enjoy, like listening to music, watching a funny video, reading, or talking with friends or family. If you feel stressed, take slow breaths and sit quietly for a few minutes.

These small habits are easy, but they help you feel healthy, calm, and happy.

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4. Learn New Things

Learning new things can be fun and helpful for your life. You can try many simple activities. For example, you can learn cooking easy meals like pasta or eggs. You can also try drawing simple pictures or painting. Playing a musical instrument is also a good idea, like a guitar or piano, even if you start slowly.

You can learn from easy books, short videos, or simple lessons online. Choose topics that you like, for example animals, sports, food, or travel. When you are interested, learning is easier.

Start with small steps. Do not try to learn too much in one day. Practice a little bit every day or a few times a week. This is better than studying for a long time once.

Do not worry about mistakes. Mistakes are normal and help you learn. Every mistake teaches you something new. Over time, you will understand more and feel more confident. You will also feel proud when you see your progress.

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Cheat sheet

1. Pay Attention

Every day (5–10 minutes):

• Sit in a quiet place
• Breathe slowly
• Think about your day

Look around:

• Notice people, places, and things
• Listen to sounds (cars, birds, music)
• Look at small details (colors, light, movement)

Check your feelings:

• Ask: “Am I happy?”
• Ask: “Am I tired?”
• Ask: “Am I calm or stressed?”

Simple actions:

• Stop for a moment during the day
• Take 3 slow breaths
• Look around and name 3 things you see

Write (optional):

• Write 1–3 short sentences
• Example: “Today I felt good. I walked outside.”

Goal:

• Feel calm
• Know your feelings
• See more in your daily life

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2. Set Goals

Choose a Goal

• Pick 1–3 simple goals
• Make them clear:
  • “Learn 10 words a week”
  • “Walk 3 times a week”

Write It Down

• Use a notebook or phone
• Read your goals every day

Make Small Steps

• Big goal → small steps
• Example:
  • Study 10–15 minutes a day
  • Practice a little every day

Make a Weekly Plan

• Choose days and time
• Example:
  • Monday: study words
  • Wednesday: listen to English
  • Friday: speak practice

Check Your Progress

• At the end of the week, ask:
  • Did I do my plan?
• If not, change the plan (make it easier)

Stay Simple and Regular

• Do a little every day
• Do not stop for a long time

Feel Good About Small Wins

• Say: “Good job!”
• Small steps = big result over time

Easy Rule:
– Clear goal + small steps + every day = success

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3. Take Care of Yourself

Sleep

• Sleep 7–8 hours every night
• Go to bed at the same time
• Turn off phone before sleeping
• Good sleep = more energy in the morning

Healthy Food

• Eat fruits every day (apple, banana, orange)
• Eat vegetables with meals
• Eat simple food: rice, bread, eggs, yogurt
• Do not eat too much fast food or sweets
• Drink water many times a day

Exercise

• Move your body every day
• Go for a short walk (10–30 minutes)
• Do light exercises at home (stretching, jumping)
• Small movement is enough

Rest Your Mind

• Listen to music
• Read a simple book
• Talk with friends or family
• Do hobbies you like

Calm Moments

• Sit quietly for a few minutes
• Breathe slowly in and out
• Think: “I am calm”

Remember

Small habits every day help you feel healthy, calm, and happy.

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4. Learn New Things

Try New Activities

– Learn simple hobbies.
-Cook easy food like pasta or eggs.
-Draw or paint simple pictures.
-Try a musical instrument like guitar or piano.
-Start slowly and enjoy the process.

Use Easy Learning Tools

-Read easy books.
-Watch short videos.
-Use simple online lessons.
-Choose topics you like, such as animals, food, sports, or travel.
-When you like the topic, learning is easier.

Small Steps

-Do not try to learn everything at once.
-Learn a little bit every day.
-You can also learn a few times a week.
-Short practice is better than long, hard study.

Mistakes are Normal

-Do not worry about mistakes.
-Mistakes help you learn and improve.
-Every mistake shows you what to do better next time.

Keep Going

-Practice regularly.
-Be patient with yourself.
-Over time, you will improve and feel more confident and proud.

• I work in a hotel and help guests every day

My name is Somalena. I work in tourism. I work in a hotel. I like my job very much because it is fun and active. Every day I meet many people.

The guests come from many different countries. I like to talk to them. I ask simple questions about their country, their food, and their life. I learn new things every day, and this makes me happy.

I help the guests at the hotel. When they arrive, I say hello and give them a warm welcome. I show them their room and tell them important things. I speak slowly and clearly so they can understand me.

Sometimes guests have questions. They may need a taxi, a map, or help with something small. I listen carefully and try to help them. I like it when guests smile and say thank you. It makes me feel good.

My job is never boring. Every day is a little different. In the morning, I often work at the front desk. I check guests in and out. I answer the phone and write short messages. In the afternoon, I may help in other areas of the hotel.

I also like my coworkers. They are friendly and helpful. We talk together and sometimes laugh. When the hotel is busy, we help each other and work as a team.

I enjoy my job very much. I like meeting people and helping them. I feel happy and proud because I can make guests feel welcome and comfortable.

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Vocabulary:

• an active job → a job with many things to do
• to ask a question → to say something to get information
• a map → a picture of places and roads
• to smile → to show happiness with your face
• to make somebody feel good → to help someone feel happy
• to be boring → not interesting
• to check out guests → to finish a guest’s stay at a hotel
• to answer the phone → to talk when the phone rings
• a message → short information for someone
• an area of a hotel → a part of a hotel
• a coworker → a person you work with
• to be helpful → to help other people
• to laugh → to make happy sounds when something is funny
• to be busy → to have a lot of work
• to enjoy → to like something
• to feel proud → to feel very happy about what you do
• to make somebody feel comfortable → to help someone feel relaxed and good

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Match the words with the definitions:

Words:

1. to laugh
2. a message
3. to be busy
4. a map
5. to enjoy
6. a coworker
7. to smile
8. to answer the phone
9. to be boring
10. to ask a question
11. to be helpful
12. to feel proud
13. to check out guests
14. to make somebody feel good
15. an active job
16. to make somebody feel comfortable

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Definitions:

A. to show happiness with your face
B. a job with many things to do
C. not interesting
D. to help someone feel happy
E. short information for someone
F. a picture of places and roads
G. to have a lot of work
H. to like something
I. to say something to get information
J. to finish a guest’s stay at a hotel
K. a person you work with
L. to talk when the phone rings
M. to help other people
N. to make happy sounds when something is funny
O. to feel very happy about what you do
P. to help someone feel relaxed and good

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

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Match the definitions with the words:

Definitions:

1. to help someone feel happy
2. to finish a guest’s stay at a hotel
3. a person you work with
4. to show happiness with your face
5. a job with many things to do
6. not interesting
7. to talk when the phone rings
8. to like something
9. a picture of places and roads
10. to help someone feel relaxed and good
11. to say something to get information
12. to make happy sounds when something is funny
13. to have a lot of work
14. short information for someone
15. to feel very happy about what you do
16. to help other people

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Words:

a. to be busy
b. a map
c. to enjoy
d. to make somebody feel comfortable
e. to smile
f. a coworker
g. to laugh
h. to ask a question
h. to answer the phone
i. to be boring
j. to check out guests
k. a message
l. to feel proud
m. to make somebody feel good
n. an active job
o. to be helpful

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Answers:
1-m, 2-j, 3-f, 4-e, 5-n, 6-i,
7-h, 8-c, 9-b, 10-d, 11-h,
12-g, 13-a, 14-k, 15-l, 16-o

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True or false:

1. a coworker means a person who works with you in the same place.
2. to feel proud means you feel sad and disappointed about something you did.
3. a map means a drawing that shows places, streets, and directions.
4. to laugh means you are sleeping very deeply at night.
5. to enjoy means you like something and feel good while doing it.
6. a taxi means a type of train that travels underground.
7. to be busy means you have many tasks and not much free time.
8. a message means short information that you send or receive.
9. to be helpful means you never help other people and always refuse [to say no when someone asks you to do something or gives you something].
10. to smile means you show happiness on your face without speaking.
11. a hotel means a place where people go to study and take exams.
12. to ask a question means you give someone a long explanation without expecting a reply.

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True: 1,3,5,7,8,10

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True or false:

1. She sometimes explains how to find different places inside the hotel.
2. Hotel reception staff usually welcome guests politely at the entrance.
3. She ignores all questions and walks away from guests.
4. She studies ancient history in a university library.
5. She cooperates with other staff members during busy periods.
6. Guests usually arrive at her workplace with their own food prepared.
7. She feels satisfied when visitors leave with a positive experience.
8. She may handle phone calls from people outside the hotel.
9. Her job is to grow vegetables on a large farm.
10. People visiting the hotel speak many different languages.
11. She never interacts with anyone during her working day.
12. She builds airplanes in a factory every morning.
13. Guests often ask her for simple help during their stay.
14. She believes communication is unimportant and avoids [to try not to do something or to stay away from something or someone] speaking.

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True: 1,2,5,7,8,10,13

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Choose the correct answer:

1. A coworker is:
   a) a person you work with
   b) a hotel guest from another country
   c) a bus driver in the city
2. To be busy means:
   a) to sleep all day
   b) to have many tasks
   c) to travel to other countries
3. A map is used to:
   a) cook food in a kitchen
   b) find places and directions
   c) clean hotel rooms
4. To enjoy something means:
   a) to break it quickly
   b) to like it
   c) to forget it later
5. A message is:
   a) a long written story in a book
   b) a type of transport in a city
   c) short information sent to someone
6. To smile means:
   a) to show happiness on your face
   b) to shout loudly at someone
   c) to sleep very deeply at night
7. A hotel is:
   a) a place where people stay
   b) a school subject in university
   c) a vehicle that carries people
8. To laugh means:
   a) to make happy sounds
   b) to feel angry in silence
   c) to write information on paper
9. To ask a question means:
   a) to give money to someone
   b) to get information from someone
   c) to close a door quickly
10. To be helpful means:
    a) to leave work early
    b) to help other people
    c) to ignore other people
11. A taxi is:
    a) a car that takes people for money
    b) a train station in a city
    c) a hotel room for guests
12. A coworker is:
    a) a hotel guest from another country
    b) a person you work with
    c) a bus driver in the city
13. To feel proud means:
    a) to feel tired after work
    b) to feel happy about something you did
    c) to feel sick in the morning
14. A message is used to:
    a) cook food for guests
    b) send information to someone
    c) clean a hotel room

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Answers:

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

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Match A and B – complete:

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A

1. She meets
   
   YOU WRITE:
   She meets many people (c)
   
2. She asks guests
3. She shows guests
4. She gives guests
5. She speaks
6. She works at
7. She checks
8. She answers
9. She writes
10. She works with

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B

a. the front desk
b. short messages
c. many people
d. simple questions
e. her coworkers
f. their room
g. the phone
h. guests in and out
i. slowly and clearly
j. a warm welcome

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Correct answers:

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

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1. She meets many people.
2. She asks guests simple questions.
3. She shows guests their room.
4. She gives guests a warm welcome.
5. She speaks slowly and clearly.
6. She works at the front desk.
7. She checks guests in and out.
8. She answers the phone.
9. She writes short messages.
10. She works with her coworkers.

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Odd One Out

1. hotel – reception – guest – school
   
   → school.
   School is not part of the hotel context, while hotel, reception, and guest are connected to hotels.
   
2. map – taxi – bus – room
3. smile – laugh – cry – message
4. coworker – staff – guest – teacher
5. help – enjoy – support – ignore
6. check in – check out – cook – welcome
7. phone – message – computer – chair
8. hotel – tourism – airport – kitchen
9. busy – active – tired – kitchen
10. ask – answer – ignore – read

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Answers:

1. hotel – reception – guest – school → school. School is not part of the hotel context, while hotel, reception, and guest are connected to hotels.

2. map – taxi – bus – room → room. Map, taxi, and bus are related to travel and transport, but a room is a place to stay.

3. smile – laugh – cry – message → message. Smile, laugh, and cry are emotions or expressions, but a message is communication text.

4. coworker – staff – guest – teacher → teacher. Coworker, staff, and guest belong to a hotel/work environment, but a teacher belongs to school.

5, help – enjoy – support – ignore → ignore. Help, enjoy, and support are positive actions, but ignore means not paying attention.

6. check in – check out – cook – welcome → cook. Check in, check out, and welcome are hotel reception actions, but cook is a kitchen activity.

7. phone – message – computer – chair → chair. Phone, message, and computer are communication tools, but chair is furniture.

8. hotel – tourism – airport – kitchen → kitchen. Hotel, tourism, and airport are related to travel and tourism, but kitchen is for cooking.

9. busy – active – tired – kitchen → kitchen. Busy, active, and tired describe states or feelings, but kitchen is a place.

10. ask – answer – ignore – read → ignore. Ask, answer, and read are communication actions, but ignore means not responding.

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Short answers:

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1. Where does Somalena work?
2. What does she like about her job?
3. How many people does she meet every day?
4. Where do the guests come from?
5. What does she ask guests about?
6. What does she give guests when they arrive?
7. What does she show guests?
8. How does she speak to guests?
9. What does she help guests with?
10. What do guests sometimes need from her?
11. When does she often work at the front desk?
12. What does she answer at work?
13. Who does she work with when the hotel is busy?
14. How does she feel about her job?

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Answers:

1. Where does Somalena work? hotel / in a hotel
2. What job does she have? tourism / hotel job / tourism worker
3. Why does she like her job? fun and active / she meets people
4. How many people does she meet every day? many
5. Where do the guests come from? different countries
6. What does she like to do with guests? talk to them
7. What does she ask guests about? country, food, life
8. What does she give guests when they arrive? warm welcome
9. What does she show guests? their room
10. How does she speak to guests so they understand her? slowly and clearly
11. What do guests sometimes need? (one example) taxi / map / help
12. What does she do in the morning? front desk / check-in and check-out
13. Who does she work with when the hotel is busy? coworkers
14. How does she feel about her job? happy / proud

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Rewrite the story as shown below:

My name is Somalena. I work in tourism in a hotel. I like my job because it is fun, active, and I meet many people every day. The guests come from different countries. I talk with them and ask simple questions about their country, food, and life. I learn new things every day. I welcome guests when they arrive, say hello, and help them feel comfortable. I show them their room and give important information. I speak slowly and clearly so they understand me. I help guests with small problems like a taxi or a map. In the morning, I work at the front desk, check guests in and out, answer the phone, and write messages. I also work with my friendly coworkers. We help each other when the hotel is busy. I enjoy my job and feel happy and proud.

YOU WRITE:
Her name is Somalena. She works……………….

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Correct text:

Her name is Somalena. She works in tourism in a hotel. She likes her job very much because it is fun and active. Every day she meets many people. The guests come from many different countries. She likes to talk to them and asks simple questions about their country, food, and life. She learns new things every day and this makes her happy. She helps the guests at the hotel. When they arrive, she says hello and gives them a warm welcome. She shows them their room and tells them important things. She speaks slowly and clearly so they can understand her. Sometimes guests have questions. They may need a taxi, a map, or help with something small. She listens carefully and tries to help them. In the morning, she often works at the front desk. She checks guests in and out, answers the phone, and writes short messages. She also likes her coworkers and works with them as a team. She enjoys her job and feels happy and proud.

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Fill in, words below:

tourism – countries – warm – active –
front desk – very much – proud –
every day – alone –
guests

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

2. Where do you work?
I work in a hotel in __________.

3. Do you like your job?
Yes, I like my job __________.

4. Why do you like your job?
Because it is fun and __________.

5. Do you meet many people?
Yes, I meet many people __________.

6. Where do the guests come from?
They come from many different __________.

7. What do you do when guests arrive?
I say hello and give them a __________ welcome.

8. What do you help guests with?
I help them with small problems like a taxi or a map.

9. Where do you work in the morning?
I work at the __________.

10. What do you do at the front desk?
I check __________ in and out.

11. Do you work __________?
No, I work with my coworkers.

12. How do you feel about your job?
I feel happy and __________.

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

2. Where do you work?
I work in a hotel in tourism.

3. Do you like your job?
Yes, I like my job very much.

4. Why do you like your job?
Because it is fun and active.

5. Do you meet many people?
Yes, I meet many people every day.

6. Where do the guests come from?
They come from many different countries.

7. What do you do when guests arrive?
I say hello and give them a warm welcome.

8. What do you help guests with?
I help them with small problems like a taxi or a map.

9. Where do you work in the morning?
I work at the front desk.

10. What do you do at the front desk?
I check guests in and out.

11. Do you work alone?
No, I work with my coworkers.

12. How do you feel about your job?
I feel happy and proud.

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Match questions and answers:

Questions:

1. What does Somalena do?
2. Does she enjoy her job?
3. Why is her job interesting?
4. Where do the guests come from?
5. How does she welcome guests?
6. What does she help guests with?
7. Where does she work in the morning?
8. What does she do there?
9. Who works with her?
10. How do they work together?
11. How does she feel after work?
12. What is her job like?

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Answers:

a. Her job is interesting and active.
b. She greets them and makes them feel comfortable.
c. They come from many different countries.
d. She works in a hotel in tourism.
e. She helps them with taxis, maps, or small problems.
f. She checks guests in and out.
g. Her coworkers work with her.
h. She feels happy and proud.
i. Because it is fun and she meets many people.
j. Yes, she likes it very much.
k. They help each other when the hotel is busy.
l. She works at the front desk.

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

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Full interview:

Friend: What does Somalena do?
Answer: She works in a hotel in tourism.

Friend: Does she enjoy her job?
Answer: Yes, she likes it very much.

Friend: Why is her job interesting?
Answer: Because it is fun and she meets many people.

Friend: Where do the guests come from?
Answer: They come from many different countries.

Friend: How does she welcome guests?
Answer: She greets them and makes them feel comfortable.

Friend: What does she help guests with?
Answer: She helps them with taxis, maps, or small problems.

Friend: Where does she work in the morning?
Answer: She works at the front desk.

Friend: What does she do there?
Answer: She checks guests in and out.

Friend: Who works with her?
Answer: Her coworkers work with her.

Friend: How do they work together?
Answer: They help each other when the hotel is busy.

Friend: How does she feel after work?
Answer: She feels happy and proud.

Friend: What is her job like?
Answer: Her job is interesting and active.

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a must for tourists

When you visit Preah Dak Village, you will have a quiet and friendly experience. The village has green rice fields, palm trees, and small wooden houses. It is a good place to see real Cambodian life, away from the noisy city.

You can walk around the village and meet local people. They are kind and happy to show you how they live. You can see how they plant rice, cook Khmer food, and make things like baskets or sugar from palm trees. Sometimes, you can try these things too.

There is also a small market with fresh fruit, vegetables, and handmade things. Children often smile and wave when they see you.

Many visitors sit with a local family, drink coconut water, and talk. It is a nice way to learn about Cambodian culture.

The Preah Dak Village visit is simple and peaceful. It is perfect if you want to see life in the Cambodian countryside.
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For more see https://www.facebook.com/bunthoeng.thorn

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Vocabulary:

• Experience – something that you do or that happens to you
  Example: Riding a bike for the first time is a fun experience.
• Noisy – with a lot of loud sounds or noise
  Example: The market is very noisy in the morning.
• To plant – to put a seed or small plant in the ground so it can grow
  Example: Farmers plant rice in the fields.
• A basket – a container made of thin pieces of wood or plastic, used for carrying things
  Example: She carries fruit in a basket.
• Vegetables – plants we eat, like carrots, onions, or tomatoes
  Example: I eat vegetables every day with my rice.
• Handmade – made by a person, not by a machine
  Example: This bag is handmade. A woman made it at home.
• Peaceful – very quiet and calm, with no noise or stress
  Example: The village is peaceful and slow.
• Countryside – land outside the city, with farms, trees, and small villages
  Example: My grandmother lives in the countryside.

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True/false – statements based on text above:

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1. Preah Dak Village is in the city.
2. The village has green rice fields and palm trees.
3. Visitors can ride bicycles in the village.
4. Local people cook Khmer food.
5. You can see how people make baskets and palm sugar.
6. The market is big and noisy.
7. Visitors can drink coconut water with a family.
8. The village is a good place to see real Cambodian life.
9. You can plant vegetables with the children.
10. The people in the village are kind and friendly.
11. Preah Dak Village is far from Siem Reap town.
12. The visit to the village is peaceful and simple.

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1. False – Preah Dak Village is not in the city, it is outside Siem Reap.
2. True – The village has green rice fields and palm trees.
3. False – There is no mention of bicycles being used in the village.
4. True – Local people cook Khmer food.
5. True – You can see how people make baskets and palm sugar.
6. False – The market is small and not mentioned as noisy.
7. True – Visitors can drink coconut water with a family.
8. True – The village is a good place to see real Cambodian life.
9. False – There is no mention of planting vegetables with children.
10. True – The people in the village are kind and friendly.
11. False – Preah Dak Village is not far, only 15 kilometers from Siem Reap town.
12. True – The visit to the village is peaceful and simple.

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10 multiple-choice questions, more than 1 answer may be correct:

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1. Where is Preah Dak Village located?
   a) In Siem Reap town
   b) 15 kilometers from Siem Reap
   c) In Phnom Penh
   d) In a busy city

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2. What can visitors expect to see in Preah Dak Village?
   a) Rice fields
   b) High-rise buildings
   c) Palm trees
   d) Busy markets

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3. How do the local people in Preah Dak Village make a living?
   a) Planting rice
   b) Working in factories
   c) Selling food in markets
   d) Making crafts

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4. What can tourists try in Preah Dak Village?
   a) Making baskets
   b) Riding bicycles
   c) Making palm sugar
   d) Cooking Khmer food

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5. What is the atmosphere like in Preah Dak Village?
   a) Noisy and crowded
   b) Peaceful and calm
   c) Busy with cars
   d) Quiet and natural

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6. What type of market is found in Preah Dak Village?
   a) A large, busy market
   b) A small market with handmade goods
   c) A market with only food
   d) A traditional market

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7. What do visitors often do when they visit Preah Dak Village?
   a) Stay in hotels
   b) Sit with local families
   c) Ride horses
   d) Drink coconut water

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8. How do local people in Preah Dak Village feel about visitors?
   a) They are unfriendly
   b) They are happy to share their life
   c) They are busy and don’t talk to tourists
   d) They prefer tourists to stay away

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9. What kind of activities can visitors do in the village?
   a) Watch how rice is grown
   b) Visit big shopping malls
   c) Take photos of the village life
   d) Plant vegetables with local children

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10. What makes Preah Dak Village a good place to visit?
    a) It is a place for adventure sports
    b) It shows real Cambodian village life
    c) It has big shopping centers
    d) It is close to the beach

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1b, 2ac, 3ad, 4ac, 5bd, 6bd, 7bd, 8b, 9ac, 10b
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Vocabulary

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1. Countryside
   a) A small, hand-made item
   b) The land outside cities, often with farms
   c) A drink from a tree
   d) A busy city

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2. Basket
   a) A traditional market
   b) A peaceful area
   c) A container used for carrying things
   d) A type of rice

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3. Vegetables
   a) A kind of fish
   b) A type of plant grown in fields to eat
   c) A tool used for planting
   d) A drink from a tree

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4. Handmade
   a) Made by a machine
   b) A large busy market
   c) A type of tree
   d) Made by a person, not a machine

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5. Market
   a) A place to buy and sell things
   b) A place to see animals
   c) A quiet village
   d) A type of tree

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6. Palm
   a) A type of tree in the village
   b) A small item for decoration
   c) A drink made from fruit
   d) A kind of vegetable

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7. Noisy
   a) A place with loud sounds
   b) Quiet and calm
   c) Something handmade
   d) The land outside the city

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8. Vegetables
   a) Things grown in factories
   b) Fruit used for drinks
   c) Plants we eat, like carrots and tomatoes
   d) Handmade bags

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9. Peaceful
   a) A place with lots of animals
   b) Full of noise
   c) Very quiet and calm
   d) Busy with people

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10. Experience
    a) A feeling or event that happens to you
    b) A hand-made item from the village
    c) A kind of vegetable
    d) A place with a lot of noise

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1b, 2c, 3b, 4d, 5a, 6a, 7a, 8c, 9c, 10a

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Can you answer?

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1. What is grown in the fields?
2. What do people make by hand?
3. What do you carry in a basket?
4. Where is Preah Dak Village?
5. What is around Preah Dak Village?
6. What do people do in the countryside?
7. How is Preah Dak Village?
8. What do villagers use to plant crops?
9. What is in the market?
10. What is the land outside the city called?

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Answers to the questions:

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1. Rice and vegetables
2. Handmade items
3. Things like fruits, vegetables, or other items
4. About 15 kilometers northeast of Siem Reap
5. Rice paddies and tropical greenery
6. Planting, farming, and working with crops
7. Peaceful and quiet
8. Tools and seeds for planting
9. Local goods, handmade items, vegetables
10. Countryside

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Ooooooops, sentences got scrambled:

1. peaceful a Preah is Dak Village place.
2. grown fields village the Rice is in.
3. countryside in the every People work day.
4. items make skill handmade Villagers with .
5. The by surrounded rice village is paddies .
6. Preah northeast Dak Siem Reap is of.
7. The vegetables items and market handmade sells .
8. crops plant and in People fields work .
9. life experience and local Visitors can culture.
10. calm, The atmosphere offers countryside quiet a .

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In case you’ve got problems:

1. Preah Dak Village is a peaceful place.
2. Rice is grown in the village fields.
3. People work in the countryside every day.
4. Villagers make handmade items with skill.
5. The village is surrounded by rice paddies.
6. Preah Dak is northeast of Siem Reap.
7. The market sells handmade items and vegetables.
8. People plant crops and work in fields.
9. Visitors can experience local life and culture.
10. The countryside offers a calm, quiet atmosphere.

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Fill in:

1. Preah Dak Village is a __________ place near Siem Reap.
2. Rice and vegetables are __________ in the village’s fields.
3. Villagers make handmade items and carry them to the __________.
4. The village is surrounded by rice __________ and tropical greenery.
5. People work in the __________, planting crops and growing vegetables.
6. Preah Dak Village is located _________of Siem Reap town.
7. The countryside around Preah Dak is __________ and peaceful.
8. Visitors can experience local life in the village and __________.
9. The market in Preah Dak sells __________ items and vegetables.
10. The village’s peaceful __________ offers a break from the city.
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a) northeast b) market c) handmade d) peaceful e) atmosphere f) calm g) fields h) grown i) paddies j) countryside

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Ooooooooops, words got scrambled, find them, and find out what the final phrase is about:

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BONUS text 😉

The above text on the village experience, level C1:

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A visit to Preah Dak Village offers a unique opportunity to experience traditional Cambodian life in its most authentic form. Nestled amidst lush rice fields and surrounded by palm trees, the village is a peaceful escape from the bustle of Siem Reap’s urban life.

Tourists can stroll through the village, interacting with the locals who are eager to share their customs and way of life. Visitors can observe firsthand how the villagers cultivate rice, prepare traditional Khmer dishes, and create handicrafts such as baskets or palm sugar. In many cases, tourists have the chance to participate in these activities, gaining a deeper understanding of the village’s agricultural and cultural practices.

A visit to the local market, where fresh produce and handcrafted goods are sold, provides another insight into the village’s daily rhythms. The welcoming smiles of children add to the charm of the experience.

Preah Dak Village is an ideal destination for those seeking an immersive, culturally rich experience in Cambodia’s countryside, away from the tourist crowds.

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• useful tools that help us connect, learn, and live—but we must use them in balance for a healthy life

Vocabulary:

• to be common: to happen or exist a lot
• a device: a small machine or tool (like a phone or computer)
• a message: a short piece of information you send to someone
• to share something: to give or show something to others
• a map: a picture that shows places and roads
• to study less: to spend less time learning or doing school work
• to distract from something: to take attention away from something
• face to face: meeting or talking in person, not online
• health: how well your body and mind are
• to be tired: to feel you need rest or sleep
• to take a break: to stop working or studying for a short time
• to use in balance: to use something in a good and healthy amount
• to stay connected: to keep in contact with people
• a useful tool: something that helps you do a job or task easily

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LISTEN ONLY,
DO NOT LOOK AT TEXTS

Listen to the story first,
then do the following exercises below,
paragraph 1 to 7
(full text at the end of the exercise)

if necessary press

True or false – three statements, which are/is true?

Listen only!
Do not look at the text!

Paragraph 1

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1. Mobile phones are small devices used for calling and texting.
2. People only use mobile phones at home.
3. Mobile phones are not used for communication.

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Paragraph 2

1. Mobile phones help people talk to family and friends.
2. Students cannot use phones to search for information.
3. Mobile phones can be used for maps and photos.

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Paragraph 3

1. Some people use phones too much every day.
2. Mobile phones never distract [to make someone stop paying attention to something] students in class.
3. Too much phone use can affect sleep and study.

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Paragraph 4

1. Mobile phones are always cheap for every family.
2. Some people spend too much time on social media and games.
3. Phone use can affect health and study negatively.

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Paragraph 5

1. People should use mobile phones in a balanced way.
2. It is good to use phones all day without breaks.
3. Taking breaks and meeting people in real life is important.

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Paragraph 6

1. Students can learn better with balanced phone use.
2. Families should only communicate through phones.
3. Spending time outside and reading books is good for health.

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Paragraph 7

1. Mobile phones can be useful tools.
2. Real life is less important than phones.
3. Good sleep and study habits are important.

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Correct answers:

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Paragraph 1

1. ✔ True
2. ✖ False
3. ✖ False

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Paragraph 2

1. ✔ True
2. ✖ False
3. ✔ True

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Paragraph 3

1. ✔ True
2. ✖ False
3. ✔ True

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Paragraph 4

1. ✖ False
2. ✔ True
3. ✔ True

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Paragraph 5

1. ✔ True
2. ✖ False
3. ✔ True

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Paragraph 6

1. ✔ True
2. ✖ False
3. ✔ True

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Paragraph 7

1. ✔ True
2. ✖ False
3. ✔ True

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(a) or (b)

Paragraph 1

1. What are mobile phones used for?
   (a) Calling and texting
   (b) Cooking food
2. What is a mobile phone?
   (a) A type of book
   (b) A small device

Paragraph 2

3. How do mobile phones help people?
   (a) They help people talk to family and friends
   (b) They stop communication
4. What can students do with phones?
   (a) Sleep more in class
   (b) Search information for homework

Paragraph 3

5. What is a problem of mobile phones?
   (a) They can distract students
   (b) They always help students focus
6. What may happen if people use phones too much?
   (a) They become more active
   (b) They study and sleep less

Paragraph 4

7. What is true about mobile phones?
   (a) They can be expensive
   (b) They are always cheap
8. What can too much phone use cause?
   (a) Health and study problems
   (b) Better sleep every day

Paragraph 5

9. How should people use mobile phones?
   (a) All day without stopping
   (b) In a balanced way
10. What is good for people?
    (a) Taking breaks and meeting others
    (b) Using phones only all the time

Paragraph 6

11. What helps students learn better?
    (a) Balanced phone use
    (b) Using phones all day only
12. What is good for health?
    (a) Not talking to people
    (b) Playing outside and meeting friends

Paragraph 7

13. What are mobile phones?
    (a) Useless objects
    (b) Useful tools
14. What is important for life?
    (a) Only phone use
    (b) Sleep and study

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

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True or false – listen, do not read text below:

if necessary press

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1. Mobile phones are large devices used only for calling at home.
2. Mobile phones help people take photos.
3. Mobile phones are useful for maps.
4. Mobile phones are not useful in daily life.
5. People use mobile phones only once a week.
6. Mobile phones are small devices for calling and texting.
7. Using phones more helps people study better.
8. Mobile phones help people talk to family and friends.
9. Mobile phones are used only for shopping.
10. Many people use mobile phones every day.
11. Mobile phones are only used for talking face to face.
12. Students can search information for school and homework using phones.
13. Mobile phones are only useful for sleeping and resting. e
14. Some people use phones too much every day.
15. Mobile phones stop people from communicating with others.
16. Mobile phones are useful tools in daily life.
17. Students cannot use phones for homework.
18. Mobile phones are useful for taking photos and sharing them.
19. Mobile phones are used only for booking a tuktuk.
20. All people use mobile phones in a balanced way.

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True: 2,3,6,8,10,12,14,16,18

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Listen to the story, which words do you hear?
Read words first, then listen!
(Answers at end of page!)

come on – distract – devices –
homestay – messages – outside –
people – people – search – share –
social – studies – useful – wool

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Short answers wanted, listen, provide answers:

if necessary press

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1. What is a mobile phone?
2. Why do people use mobile phones?
3. What do mobile phones help people do with family and friends?
4. How do students use mobile phones for school?
5. What can mobile phones help people take?
6. Where can people use mobile phones (give one place)?
7. What do people send quickly with mobile phones?
8. What problems can mobile phones cause in school?
9. Why is too much phone use a problem?
10. What happens to sleep when people use phones too much?
11. What happens to study time when phones are overused?
12. What should people do instead of using phones all the time?
13. What is important for healthy phone use?
14. How can families stay connected?
15. What should students do in their free time besides using phones?
16. Name one good activity for health.
17. What makes mobile phones useful tools?
18. What should people avoid doing with phones?
19. Do mobile phones help people communicate? (yes/no + keyword)
20. What is better: balanced use or constant use of phones? (keyword)

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Answers:

What is a mobile phone? — device

Why do people use mobile phones? — communication

What do mobile phones help people do with family and friends? — talk

How do students use mobile phones for school? — search information

What can mobile phones help people take? — photos

Where can people use mobile phones? — anywhere

What do people send quickly with mobile phones? — messages

What problems can mobile phones cause in school? — distraction

Why is too much phone use a problem? — too much time

What happens to sleep when people use phones too much? — less sleep

What happens to study time when phones are overused? — less study

What should people do instead of using phones all the time? — breaks

What is important for healthy phone use? — balance

How can families stay connected? — phone calls

What should students do in free time besides phones? — outside activities

Name one good activity for health. — sports

What makes mobile phones useful tools? — daily life help

What should people avoid doing with phones? — overuse

Do mobile phones help people communicate? — yes

What is better: balanced use or constant use of phones? — balanced use

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Full text:

1. Mobile phones are very common today. Many people use them every day. They are small devices for calling and texting people at home school and outside.

2. Mobile phones help people talk to family and friends. They help send messages quickly. They also help students learn simple things. People can search easy information for school and homework. They can take photos and share them with others. Mobile phones are also useful for maps and simple games.

3. Mobile phones are useful in daily life but they also have problems. Some people use phones too much every day. They study less and sleep less. Phones can distract students in class and at home. Some people do not talk face to face anymore. This can be a problem for social life.

4. Phones can cost a lot of money. New phones are expensive and not all families can buy them easily. Some people also spend too much time on social media and games. This is not good for health or study. It can make people tired and less active.

5. People should use mobile phones in a good and simple way. They should not use phones all the time. They should take breaks every day. They should also talk to people in real life and spend time with family. They should go outside and play sports. This is good for the body and mind.

6. It is important to use phones in balance. Students can learn better when they use phones in a simple way. Families can stay connected but also spend time together without phones. People should read books, do sports, and meet friends outside more often. This helps health and happiness.

7. Mobile phones are useful tools but people must use them carefully. They help in daily life but real life is more important. People should sleep well, study well, and not use phones too long every day. They should learn when to use phones and when to stop. This makes life better, healthier, and happier for everyone.

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Answers – which words do you hear?

1. Mobile phones are very common today. Many people use them every day. They are small devices for calling and texting people at home school and outside.

2. Mobile phones help people talk to family and friends. They help send messages quickly. They also help students learn simple things. People can search easy information for school and homework. They can take photos and share them with others. Mobile phones are also useful for maps and simple games.

3. Mobile phones are useful in daily life but they also have problems. Some people use phones too much every day. They study less and sleep less. Phones can distract students in class and at home. Some people do not talk face to face anymore. This can be a problem for social life.

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• Mia meets Leo by the river and a new friendship begins.

Vocabulary:

to feel excited: to feel very happy and full of energy

to change everything: to make everything different

to feel bored: to feel like nothing is interesting

a little bit: a small amount

a bike: a bicycle you ride

to wave: to move your hand to say hello or goodbye

to smile: to show happiness with your mouth

to walk with somebody: to go on foot together with someone

to laugh: to make a happy sound because something is funny

to be calm (river): to be quiet and not moving fast

to throw stones: to send stones through the air with your hand

to watch: to look at something carefully

to jump: to move quickly up into the air

to skip a big stone: to throw a stone so it bounces on water

a splash: the sound or drops of water when something hits water

to get wet: to have water on your body or clothes

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Reorganize the paragraphs to get the full story:

1. Leo had a funny idea. He tried to skip a big stone, but it fell with a loud splash. Mia laughed a lot.
2. Mia went home later that day. She felt happy and excited. Now she had a new friend, and every day felt new.
3. One day, Mia saw a boy on a bike. He waved and smiled. His name was Leo, and he was new in town.
4. After school, Leo asked Mia to walk with him. They talked and laughed. Mia felt happy and not bored anymore.
5. They found a small shop and went inside. The shop was warm. They drank hot tea and smiled.
6. Mia was a young girl. She lived in a small town near a river. Every day she walked to school and felt a little bored.
7. Soon, it started to rain. Big drops fell from the sky. They ran fast and got very wet.
8. They went to the river. The water was blue and calm. They threw small stones and watched them jump.

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Answers: 6 -3 -4 -8 -5 -7 -1 2

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Correct version:

Mia was a young girl. She lived in a small town near a river. Every day she walked to school and felt a little bored.

One day, Mia saw a boy on a bike. He waved and smiled. His name was Leo, and he was new in town.

After school, Leo asked Mia to walk with him. They talked and laughed. Mia felt happy and not bored anymore.

They went to the river. The water was blue and calm. They threw small stones and watched them jump.

Leo had a funny idea. He tried to skip a big stone, but it fell with a loud splash. Mia laughed a lot.

Soon, it started to rain. Big drops fell from the sky. They ran fast and got very wet.

They found a small shop and went inside. The shop was warm. They drank hot tea and smiled.

Mia went home later that day. She felt happy and excited. Now she had a new friend, and every day felt new.

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Basics in past simple:

Past Simple – Regular Verbs

Rules:

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

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

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Verbs in text, regular and irregular past tense:

Infinitive	Past Simple
to be	was / were
to live	lived
to walk	walked
to feel	felt
to see	saw
to wave	waved
to smile	smiled
to ask	asked
to talk	talked
to laugh	laughed
to go	went
to throw	threw
to watch	watched
to have	had
to try	tried
to skip	skipped
to fall	fell
to start	started
to rain	rained
to run	ran
to get	got
to find	found
to drink	drank

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Match the words to the definitions

Words:

1. to feel excited
2. to throw stones
3. to change everything
4. to smile
5. to wave
6. to laugh
7. to be calm (river)
8. a bike
9. to feel bored
10. to get wet
11. to watch
12. to walk with somebody
13. to skip a big stone
14. a splash
15. a little bit
16. to jump

Definitions:

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A. to move your hand to say hello or goodbye
B. to feel very happy and full of energy
C. to look at something carefully
D. to be quiet and not moving fast
E. to show happiness with your mouth
F. to make everything different
G. a bicycle you ride
H. to go on foot together with someone
I. to make a happy sound because something is funny
J. to have water on your body or clothes
K. to throw a stone so it bounces on water
L. the sound or drops of water when something hits water
M. to feel like nothing is interesting
N. to move quickly up into the air
O. to send stones through the air with your hand
P. a small amount

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

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Find the correct word:

1. to make a happy sound because something is funny
2. to show happiness with your mouth
3. a bicycle you ride
4. to move your hand to say hello or goodbye
5. to feel very happy and full of energy
6. to have water on your body or clothes
7. to move quickly up into the air
8. to make everything different
9. to look at something carefully
10. to feel like nothing is interesting
11. to go on foot together with someone
12. to be quiet and not moving fast
13. the sound or drops of water when something hits water
14. to send stones through the air with your hand
15. to throw a stone so it bounces on water
16. a small amount

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Words :
A. to feel bored
B. to smile
C. a bike
D. to wave
E. to feel excited
F. to get wet
G. to jump
H. to change everything
I. to watch
J. to laugh
K. to walk with somebody
L. to be calm (river)
M. a splash
N. to throw stones
O. to skip a big stone
P. a little bit

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

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True or False:

1. To throw stones means to keep stones in your pocket without moving them.
2. To be calm (river) means the water is quiet and not moving fast.
3. To smile means to cry loudly when you are sad.
4. To wave means to move your hand to say hello or goodbye.
5. A splash is the sound when fire burns wood.
6. To change everything means to keep everything exactly the same.
7. To walk with somebody means to go on foot together with someone.
8. To laugh means to make a happy sound because something is funny.
9. To feel excited means to feel very happy and full of energy.
10. To skip a big stone means to eat the stone quickly.
11. A bike is something you ride with two wheels.
12. To get wet means to have water on your body or clothes.
13. To watch means to close your eyes and sleep.
14. To feel bored means everything feels very interesting.

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

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True or false:

1. Mia and Leo went to school together in the morning.
2. They went to the river and threw stones.
3. Leo was Mia’s brother.
4. Mia felt bored at the beginning of the story.
5. They flew a kite [a light toy that flies in the wind, you hold it with a string] in the rain.
6. Mia and Leo laughed together.
7. It was sunny all day and nothing changed.
8. Mia went home feeling sad and bored again.
9. The river water was blue and calm.
10. They drank hot tea in a small shop.
11. Leo fell into the river and got very angry.
12. Mia and Leo walked together after school.
13. Mia did not like Leo at all.
14. It started to rain while they were outside.
15. Leo was new in town.
16. The river water was dirty and brown.
17. Mia lived in a small town near a river.
18. They went to a big supermarket to buy food.

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Answers:

1F, 2T, 3F, 4T, 5F, 6T, 7F,
8F, 9T, 10T, 11F, 12T, 13F,
14T, 15T, 16F, 17T, 18F
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Short answer questions:

1. Where did Mia live?
2. How did Mia feel at the beginning of the story?
3. Who did Mia meet?
4. What was Leo riding?
5. What did Leo do when he saw Mia?
6. What did Leo ask Mia to do after school?
7. Where did Mia and Leo go together?
8. What did they throw at the river?
9. What was the river like?
10. What did Mia and Leo do at the river?
11. What happened when Leo tried to skip a big stone?
12. What started to happen while they were outside?
13. Where did they go when it rained?
14. What did they drink in the shop?
15. How did Mia feel in the shop?
16. How did Mia feel at the end of the story?
17. What kind of friend did Mia get?
18. Did Mia’s life feel the same or different after meeting Leo?

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Short answers:

1. Where did Mia live? – small town, near river
2. How did Mia feel at the beginning of the story? – bored
3. Who did Mia meet on the way to school? – Leo
4. What was Leo riding when Mia saw him? – bike
5. What did Leo do when he saw Mia for the first time? – waved, smiled
6. What did Leo ask Mia to do after school? – walk together
7. When did Mia and Leo walk together? – after school
8. Where did Mia and Leo go after school? – river
9. What did they do at the river? – talked, laughed, threw stones
10. What did they throw into the river? – stones
11. Why did Leo’s stone fall into the water? – big stone, splash
12. What happened when Leo tried to skip a big stone? – fell, splash
13. When did it start to rain? – while outside, later
14. Where did Mia and Leo go when it started to rain? – shop
15. What did Mia and Leo drink in the shop? – hot tea
16. How did Mia feel while she was in the shop? – warm, happy
17. How did Mia feel at the end of the day? – happy, excited
18. What changed in Mia’s life after meeting Leo? – new friend, not bored, different days

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Short answers, past simple, basics:

Example Sentence	Yes	No
I learned letters.	Yes, I did.	No, I didn’t.
You read signs.	Yes, you did.	No, you didn’t.
He spoke English.	Yes, he did.	No, he didn’t.
She watched TV.	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
It helped me.	Yes, it did.	No, it didn’t.
We used an app.	Yes, we did.	No, we didn’t.
You read words.	Yes, you did.	No, you didn’t.
They made mistakes.	Yes, they did.	No, they didn’t.

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Questions (Past Simple)

Question	Yes	No
Did I learn letters?	Yes, I did.	No, I didn’t.
Did you read signs?	Yes, you did.	No, you didn’t.
Did he speak English?	Yes, he did.	No, he didn’t.
Did she watch TV?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Did it help me?	Yes, it did.	No, it didn’t.
Did we use an app?	Yes, we did.	No, we didn’t.
Did you read words?	Yes, you did.	No, you didn’t.
Did they make mistakes?	Yes, they did.	No, they didn’t.

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Was / Were

Question	Yes	No
Was I happy?	Yes, I was.	No, I wasn’t.
Were you happy?	Yes, you were.	No, you weren’t.
Was he happy?	Yes, he was.	No, he wasn’t.
Was she happy?	Yes, she was.	No, she wasn’t.
Was it good?	Yes, it was.	No, it wasn’t.
Were we happy?	Yes, we were.	No, we weren’t.
Were you happy?	Yes, you were.	No, you weren’t.
Were they happy?	Yes, they were.	No, they weren’t.

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Short answers:

1. Leo rode a bike when Mia saw him.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Yes, he did.
   
2. Mia went home feeling sad and bored again.
3. Mia and Leo walked together after school.
4. They played football in a big stadium.
5. Mia lived in a small town near a river.
6. They went to a cinema to watch a movie.
7. It was sunny all day and nothing changed.
8. The river was blue and calm.
9. Mia met Leo on her way to school.
10. Leo was Mia’s brother.
11. They stayed inside all day and never went outside.
12. Mia felt bored at the beginning of the story.
13. Leo fell into the river and got very angry.
14. They drank hot tea in a small shop.
15. Mia and Leo did not talk to each other.
16. They went to the river and threw stones.
17. Leo was new in town.
18. The river water was dirty and dangerous.

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Answers:

1. Leo rode a bike when Mia saw him. – Yes, he did.
2. Mia went home feeling sad and bored again. – No, she didn’t.
3. Mia and Leo walked together after school. – Yes, they did.
4. They played football in a big stadium. – No, they didn’t.
5. Mia lived in a small town near a river. – Yes, she did.
6. They went to a cinema to watch a movie. – No, they didn’t.
7. It was sunny all day and nothing changed. – No, it wasn’t.
8. The river was blue and calm. – Yes, it was.
9. Mia met Leo on her way to school. – Yes, she did.
10. Leo was Mia’s brother. – No, he wasn’t.
11. They stayed inside all day and never went outside. – No, they didn’t.
12. Mia felt bored at the beginning of the story. – Yes, she did.
13. Leo fell into the river and got very angry. – No, he didn’t.
14. They drank hot tea in a small shop. – Yes, they did.
15. Mia and Leo did not talk to each other. – No, they didn’t.
16. They went to the river and threw stones. – Yes, they did.
17. Leo was new in town. – Yes, he was.
18. The river water was dirty and dangerous. – No, it wasn’t.

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Basics in past simple:

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

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

Did + Pronoun	Verb	Object
Did I	eat	apples?
Did you	eat	apples?
Did he	eat	apples?
Did she	eat	apples?
Did it	eat	apples?
Did we	eat	apples?
Did you	eat	apples?
Did they	eat	apples?
Did I	play	football?
Did you	play	football?
Did he	play	football?
Did she	play	football?
Did it	play	football?
Did we	play	football?
Did you	play	football?
Did they	play	football?

Didn’t + Pronoun	Verb	Object
Didn’t I	eat	apples?
Didn’t you	eat	apples?
Didn’t he	eat	apples?
Didn’t she	eat	apples?
Didn’t it	eat	apples?
Didn’t we	eat	apples?
Didn’t you	eat	apples?
Didn’t they	eat	apples?
Didn’t I	play	football?
Didn’t you	play	football?
Didn’t he	play	football?
Didn’t she	play	football?
Didn’t it	play	football?
Didn’t we	play	football?
Didn’t you	play	football?
Didn’t they	play	football?

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Past simple forms of ‚to be‘:

Person	Past
I	was
You	were
He/She/It	was
We	were
You (pl)	were
They	were

Person	Question
I	Was I …?
You	Were you …?
He/She/It	Was he/she/it …?
We	Were we …?
You (pl)	Were you …?
They	Were they …?

Person	Negative
I	I was not (I wasn’t)
You	You were not (You weren’t)
He/She/It	He/She/It was not (He/She/It wasn’t)
We	We were not (We weren’t)
You (pl)	You were not (You weren’t)
They	They were not (They weren’t)

Person	Negative Question
I	Wasn’t I …?
You	Weren’t you …?
He/She/It	Wasn’t he/she/it …?
We	Weren’t we …?
You (pl)	Weren’t you …?
They	Weren’t they …?

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Answer as shown:

1. Mia lived in a big city far away from any river.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, she didn’t.
   She lived in a city near the river
   
2. Leo was Mia’s brother.
3. Mia felt excited and happy at the beginning of the story.
4. Mia and Leo went to school together every morning.
5. The river water was dirty and dangerous.
6. Mia and Leo never talked to each other.
7. They went to a cinema to watch a movie.
8. It was sunny all day and never rained.
9. Leo fell into the river and got very angry.
10. Mia went home feeling sad and bored again.
11. Mia and Leo did not meet each other at all.
12. Leo stayed in town for only one hour.
13. They rode horses to school together.
14. The river was red and full of fire.
15. Mia threw a big stone into the sky like a ball.
16. They ate pizza inside the river.
17. Leo could not ride a bike.
18. Mia stayed home all day and never went outside.
19. They did not laugh together at all.
20. The shop where they went was cold and dark, and they left immediately.

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Answers:

1. Mia lived in a big city far away from any river. – No, she didn’t. She lived in a small town near the river.
2. Leo was Mia’s brother. – No, he wasn’t. He was a new boy in town.
3. Mia felt excited and happy at the beginning of the story. – No, she didn’t. She felt bored.
4. Mia and Leo went to school together every morning. – No, they didn’t. They met on the way to school.
5. The river water was dirty and dangerous. – No, it wasn’t. It was blue and calm.
6. Mia and Leo never talked to each other. – No, they didn’t. They talked and laughed together.
7. They went to a cinema to watch a movie. – No, they didn’t. They went to the river.
8. It was sunny all day and never rained. – No, it wasn’t. It started to rain.
9. Leo fell into the river and got very angry. – No, he didn’t. He dropped a stone into the water.
10. Mia went home feeling sad and bored again. – No, she didn’t. She went home happy and excited.
11. Mia and Leo did not meet each other at all. – No, they didn’t. They met and became friends.
12. Leo stayed in town for only one hour. – No, he didn’t. He lived there as a new student.
13. They rode horses to school together. – No, they didn’t. Leo rode a bike.
14. The river was red and full of fire. – No, it wasn’t. It was blue and calm.
15. Mia threw a big stone into the sky like a ball. – No, she didn’t. She threw stones into the river.
16. They ate pizza inside the river. – No, they didn’t. They drank hot tea in a shop.
17. Leo could not ride a bike. – No, he couldn’t. He rode a bike.
18. Mia stayed home all day and never went outside. – No, she didn’t. She went to school and met Leo.
19. They did not laugh together at all. – No, they didn’t. They laughed together.
20. The shop where they went was cold and dark, and they left immediately. – No, it wasn’t. It was warm, and they stayed and drank tea.

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Form questions to which the words given are the answer:

1. Mia’s town was near a river.
   a) Mia’s town:
   b) Mia’s:
   c) near a river:
   
2. Leo’s bike was from Germany.
   a) Leo’s bike:
   b) Leo’s:
   c) Germany
   
3. Mia walked to school every day.
   a) Mia:
   b) walked to school every day:
   c) school:
   d) every day:
   
4. Leo rode a bike in the afternoon.
   a) Leo:
   b) rode a bike in the afternoon:
   c) a bike:
   d) in the afternoon:
   
5. Mia and Leo went to the river after school.
   a) Mia and Leo:
   b) went to the river after school:
   c) the river:
   d) after school:
   
6. They threw stones into the river.
   a) They:
   b) threw stones at the river:
   c) stones:
   d) the river:
   
7. Mia’s day was a good one.
   a) Mia’s day:
   b) Mia’s:
   c) a good one:

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Correct version:

Mia’s town was near a river.
a) Mia’s town: What was near a river?
b) Mia’s: Whose town was near a river?
c) near a river: Where was Mia’s town?

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Leo’s bike was from Germany.
a) Leo’s bike: What was from Germany?
b) Leo’s: Whose bike was from Germany?
c) Germany: Where was Leo’s bike from?

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Mia walked to school every day.
a) Mia: Who walked to school every day?
b) walked to school every day: What did Mia do every day?
c) school: Where did Mia walk to?
d) every day: How often/When did Mia walk to school?

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Leo rode a bike in the afternoon.
a) Leo: Who rode a bike in the afternoon?
b) rode a bike in the afternoon: What did Leo do in the afternoon?
c) a bike: What did Leo ride?
d) in the afternoon: When did Leo ride a bike?

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Mia and Leo went to the river after school.
a) Mia and Leo: Who went to the river?
b) went to the river after school: What did Mia and Leo do after school?
c) the river: Where did Mia and Leo go?
d) after school: When did they go to the river?

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They threw stones into the river.
a) They: Who threw stones into the river?
b) threw stones at the river: What did they do?
c) stones: What did they throw into the river?
d) the river: Where did they throw the stones into?

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Mia’s day was a good one.
a) Mia’s day: What was a good one?
b) Mia’s: Whose day was a good one?
c) a good one: What kind of day was Mia’s day?

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Fill in – past simple:

Mia ______________ (live) in a small town near a river.
She ______________ (feel) bored every day when she ______________ (walk) to school.
One day, she ______________ (meet) a boy named Leo who ______________ (ride) a bike and ______________ (be) new in town.
He ______________ (wave) and ______________ (smile) at her.
After school, Leo ______________ (ask) Mia to walk with him, and they ______________ (go) to the river together.
They ______________ (talk), ______________ (laugh), and ______________ (throw) stones into the calm blue water.
Leo ______________ (try) to skip a big stone, but it ______________ (fall) with a splash.
Suddenly, it ______________ (start) to rain, and they ______________ (run) to a small shop.
They ______________ (drink) hot tea and ______________ (stay) warm inside.
Later, Mia ______________ (go) home feeling happy and excited.
She ______________ (have) a new friend, and her life ______________ (change).
Every day ______________ (become) more interesting because she ______________ (spend) time with Leo and ______________ (enjoy) their small adventures together by the river.

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Correct version:

Mia lived in a small town near a river.
She felt bored every day when she walked to school.
One day, she met a boy named Leo who rode a bike and was new in town.
He waved and smiled at her.
After school, Leo asked Mia to walk with him, and they went to the river together.
They talked, laughed, and threw stones into the calm blue water.
Leo tried to skip a big stone, but it fell with a splash.
Suddenly, it started to rain, and they ran to a small shop.
They drank hot tea and stayed warm inside.
Later, Mia went home feeling happy and excited.
She had a new friend, and her life changed.
Every day became more interesting because she spent time with Leo and enjoyed their small adventures together by the river.

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• How R.A. Kartini’s ideas about education and equality improved the position of women in society and their rights

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Kartini Day is in Indonesia. It is on 21 April every year. It is not a public holiday, but schools have activities.

Kartini Day is for Raden Ajeng Kartini. She was born in 1879 in Java. She is known for helping women in Indonesia.

In the past, many girls did not go to school. Women stayed at home. Women had few rights. Life was not easy for women.

Kartini wanted girls to go to school. She said women should learn. She said education is important for girls. She wrote letters about her ideas. People read her letters.

Kartini’s ideas were important. They helped people think about women in a new way. Women started to have more chances.

Today, Kartini Day is in schools. Students wear traditional clothes. They join school ceremonies. Teachers talk about Kartini. Students also sing songs and do simple performances.

Today, girls can go to school in Indonesia. Women can study and work. Life is better for women now.

Kartini Day is a special day. It is about education and women. It reminds people about Kartini and her work. It also shows that girls and boys can learn.

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Vocabulary:

• education → learning at school
• equality → when people are the same and treated the same
• to improve → to make something better
• rights → things people can do or have
• to stay at home → to be at home, not go out
• to wear clothes → to have clothes on your body
• traditional → old and from the past
• to join ceremonies → to go to and take part in special events
• a performance → when people sing, dance, or act for others
• to remind somebody → to help someone remember something

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Verbs in text – regular, irregular

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Infinitive	Past	Past Participle
be	was / were	been
bear	bore	borne
know	knew	known
do	did	done
go	went	gone
have	had	had
help	helped	helped
stay	stayed	stayed
want	wanted	wanted
say	said	said
learn	learned	learned
write	wrote	written
read	read	read
think	thought	thought
start	started	started
wear	wore	worn
join	joined	joined
talk	talked	talked
sing	sang	sung
remind	reminded	reminded
show	showed	shown
can	could	had been able

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Basics in past simple:

Past Simple –

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

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

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Match the words with the definitions:

Words:

1. education
2. equality
3. to improve
4. rights
5. to stay at home
6. to wear clothes
7. traditional
8. to join ceremonies
9. a performance
10. to remind somebody

Definitions:

A. to help someone remember something
B. learning at school
C. to go to and take part in special events
D. when people sing, dance, or act for others
E. things people can do or have
F. to make something better
G. old and from the past
H. to be at home, not go out
I. to have clothes on your body
J. when people are the same and treated the same

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

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Match the definitions with the words:

Definitions:

A. to make something better
B. to have clothes on your body
C. learning at school
D. to help someone remember something
E. when people are the same and treated the same
F. to be at home, not go out
G. things people can do or have
H. old and from the past
I. when people sing, dance, or act for others
J. to go to and take part in special events

Words:

1. education
2. equality
3. to improve
4. rights
5. to stay at home
6. to wear clothes
7. traditional
8. to join ceremonies
9. a performance
10. to remind somebody

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

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True or false:

1. Kartini Day is not a public holiday.
2. Kartini Day is only for teachers.
3. Kartini Day is celebrated in Indonesia.
4. Students can sing songs.
5. Kartini wanted girls to stay at home.
6. Kartini is an important historical person.
7. Kartini Day is in December.
8. Women today can work and study.
9. There are no ceremonies in schools.
10. She spoke about women’s education.
11. People did not read Kartini’s ideas.
12. Schools have special activities on this day.
13. Kartini did not write anything.
14. The day shows that education is important for everyone.
15. Students wear school uniforms on Kartini Day.
16. Teachers talk about Kartini in class.
17. Women had many rights in the past.
18. Her ideas changed how people think.
19. Kartini Day is not important today.
20. Boys cannot learn on Kartini Day.

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True: 1,3,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18
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Short answers:

1. When is Kartini Day?
2. Where is Kartini Day celebrated?
3. Is Kartini Day a public holiday?
4. Who is Kartini?
5. Where was Kartini born?
6. When was Kartini born?
7. What did Kartini help women with?
8. Why did Kartini’s ideas become important?
9. What problem did girls have in the past?
10. Where did many women stay in the past?
11. What did Kartini want for girls?
12. How did Kartini share her ideas?
13. Who read Kartini’s letters?
14. Why did Kartini write letters?
15. What do students wear on Kartini Day?
16. What do students do at school on Kartini Day?
17. How do teachers teach about Kartini?
18. What can women do today in Indonesia?
19. Why is Kartini Day important today?
20. What is Kartini Day about?

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Answers:

1. When is Kartini Day? – 21 April
2. Where is Kartini Day celebrated? – Indonesia
3. Is Kartini Day a public holiday? – No
4. Who is Kartini? – Indonesian woman, women’s rights
5. Where was Kartini born? – Java
6. When was Kartini born? – 1879
7. What did Kartini help women with? – education, rights
8. Why did Kartini’s ideas become important? – changed thinking, women
9. What problem did girls have in the past? – no school, few rights
10. Where did many women stay in the past? – at home
11. What did Kartini want for girls? – education, school
12. How did Kartini share her ideas? – letters
13. Who read Kartini’s letters? – people
14. Why did Kartini write letters? – ideas, education
15. What do students wear on Kartini Day? – traditional clothes
16. What do students do at school on Kartini Day? – ceremonies, performances
17. How do teachers teach about Kartini? – talk, explain Kartini
18. What can women do today in Indonesia? – study, work
19. Why is Kartini Day important today? – remember Kartini, education
20. What is Kartini Day about? – women, education

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Odd [different from others in a group] one out :

1. education – school – letters – hospital
2. women – girls – teachers – apples
3. ceremony – performance – football – songs
4. Java – Indonesia – Bali – school
5. Kartini – letters – football – education
6. students – teachers – books – bananas
7. traditional – modern – clothes – banana
8. rights – equality – education – pizza
9. school – classroom – ceremony – elephant
10. Indonesia – Kartini – Europe – Java

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Correct version:

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1. education – school – letters – hospital

Odd one out: hospital
→ The others are related to learning or communication in education.

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2. women – girls – teachers – apples

Odd one out: apples
→ The others are people.

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3. ceremony – performance – football – songs

Odd one out: football
→ The others are school/cultural activities.

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4. Java – Indonesia – Bali – school

Odd one out: school
→ The others are places (islands/country).

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5. Kartini – letters – football – education

Odd one out: football
→ The others relate to Kartini and education.

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6. students – teachers – books – bananas

Odd one out: bananas
→ The others are related to school.

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7. traditional – modern – clothes – banana

Odd one out: banana
→ The others describe style or clothing.

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8. rights – equality – education – pizza

Odd one out: pizza
→ The others are social/learning concepts.

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9. school – classroom – ceremony – elephant

Odd one out: elephant
→ The others are related to school life.

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10. Indonesia – Kartini – Europe – Java

Odd one out: Kartini
→ The others are places; Kartini is a person.

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Fill in, words below:

education – improve – equality – celebrated –
ceremonies – activities – important –
rights – letters

1. Kartini Day is __________ in Indonesia on 21 April.
2. It is not a public holiday, but schools have special __________.
3. Kartini was an __________ woman from Java, born in 1879.
4. She is known for helping women and supporting _________ and equality.
5. In the past, many girls did not go to school and women had few __________.
6. Kartini wanted girls to learn and __________ their lives.
7. She wrote __________ about her ideas, and people read them.
8. Today, students wear traditional clothes, join __________, and take part in performances.
9. Kartini Day reminds people about education, rights, and __________ for women and girls.

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Correct version:

1. Kartini Day is celebrated in Indonesia on 21 April.
2. It is not a public holiday, but schools have special activities.
3. Kartini was an important woman from Java, born in 1879.
4. She is known for helping women and supporting education and equality.
5. In the past, many girls did not go to school and women had few rights.
6. Kartini wanted girls to learn and improve their lives.
7. She wrote letters about her ideas, and people read them.
8. Today, students wear traditional clothes, join ceremonies, and take part in performances.
9. Kartini Day reminds people about education, rights, and equality for women and girls.

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Match the questions with the answers:

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Questions:

1. When is Kartini Day?
2. Where was Kartini born?
3. Who is Kartini?
4. What was life like for girls in the past?
5. Where did women stay in the past?
6. What did Kartini want for girls?
7. What did Kartini write?
8. Why are her ideas important?
9. What do students do on Kartini Day?
10. What is Kartini Day about?
11. How do students take part in Kartini Day?
12. What do teachers do on Kartini Day?
13. What changed because of Kartini?
14. Why is Kartini remembered today?

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Answers:

a. School was her hope for girls.
b. Women now have more opportunities.
c. The date is 21 April in Indonesia.
d. Her work for education and women is still valued [to be important and liked by people].
e. Singing and performances take place in schools.
f. Many girls had no school.
g. Kartini’s life is taught in class.
h. Traditional clothes and ceremonies happen at school.
i. Letters were used for her ideas.
j. She is a woman who helps women in Indonesia.
k. Women are now seen in a new way.
l. Java was her birthplace in 1879.
m. Education and women are the focus [to be the most important thing].
n. Their home was the main place for them.

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

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Full version:

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Interview with a historian about Kartini

1. Interviewer: When is Kartini Day?
Historian: The date is 21 April in Indonesia.

2. Interviewer: Where was Kartini born?
Historian: Java was her birthplace in 1879.

3. Interviewer: Who is Kartini?
Historian: She is a woman who helps women in Indonesia.

4. Interviewer: What was life like for girls in the past?
Historian: Many girls had no school.

5. Interviewer: Where did women stay in the past?
Historian: Their home was the main place for them.

6. Interviewer: What did Kartini want for girls?
Historian: School was her hope for girls.

7. Interviewer: What did Kartini write?
Historian: Letters were used for her ideas.

8. Interviewer: Why are her ideas important?
Historian: Women are now seen in a new way.

9. Interviewer: What do students do on Kartini Day?
Historian: Traditional clothes and ceremonies happen at school.

10. Interviewer: What is Kartini Day about?
Historian: Education and women are the focus.

11. Interviewer: How do students take part in Kartini Day?
Historian: Singing and performances take place in schools.

12. Interviewer: What do teachers do on Kartini Day?
Historian: Kartini’s life is taught in class.

13. Interviewer: What changed because of Kartini?
Historian: Women now have more opportunities.

14. Interviewer: Why is Kartini remembered today?
Historian: Her work for education and women is still valued.

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

Two weeks ago __________ (be) Kartini Day in Indonesia. It __________ (be) on 21 April. It __________ (be) not a public holiday, but schools __________ (have) activities.

Kartini Day __________ (be) for Raden Ajeng Kartini. She __________ (be born) in 1879 in Java. She __________ (be known) for helping women in Indonesia.

In the past, many girls __________ (do) not go to school. Women __________ (stay) at home. Women __________ (have) few rights. Life __________ (be) not easy for women.

Kartini __________ (want) girls to go to school. She __________ (write) letters. People __________ (read) her letters.

Her ideas __________ (be) important. They __________ (help) people think about women in a new way. Women __________ (start) to have more chances.

Yesterday, students __________ (go) to school. They __________ (wear) traditional clothes. They __________ (join) school ceremonies. Teachers __________ (talk) about Kartini. Students __________ (sing) songs and __________ (do) simple performances.

Girls and boys __________ (learn) together. It __________ (be) a special day about education and women.

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Correct version:

Two weeks ago was Kartini Day in Indonesia. It was on 21 April. It was not a public holiday, but schools had activities.

Kartini Day was for Raden Ajeng Kartini. She was born in 1879 in Java. She was known for helping women in Indonesia.

In the past, many girls did not go to school. Women stayed at home. Women had few rights. Life was not easy for women.

Kartini wanted girls to go to school. She wrote letters. People read her letters.

Her ideas were important. They helped people think about women in a new way. Women started to have more chances.

Yesterday, students went to school. They wore traditional clothes. They joined school ceremonies. Teachers talked about Kartini. Students sang songs and did simple performances.

Girls and boys learned together. It was a special day about education and women.