• explore countryside, Bamboo Train, and floating villages at a relaxed pace
  
  

If you think about visiting Battambang, I recommend staying one night instead of going only for one day. Battambang is a very nice and peaceful place, but it is quite far from here. The journey takes about three hours each way, so a one-day trip means you spend a lot of time in the car. This feels tiring and rushed.

If you stay one night, you enjoy the trip in a more relaxed way. Battambang is known for its beautiful countryside, small villages, and local life. You take your time to see the rice fields, meet local people, and try traditional food.

One of the most popular activities is the bamboo train, also called the railroad trip. It is not a normal train, but a small bamboo platform on wheels. A motor pushes it along old railway tracks. You sit on top and travel through the countryside. It is simple, but very fun and different. Many guests enjoy this experience.

In the evening, you visit the nearby hills and watch thousands of bats fly out of the caves at sunset. This is a very special and memorable sight.

You can also take a trip to Tonle Sap Lake. It is the largest lake in Cambodia and it has floating villages. You take a boat and see how people live on the water, with floating houses, schools, and shops. It is a very interesting cultural experience.

Battambang also has a calm atmosphere and quiet streets. For these reasons, one night is much better than a quick day trip.

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Vocabulary:

• to be hidden – not easy to see or find
• a gem – something very good or special
• to recommend – to say something is good to do or try
• instead of – rather than, not doing something else
• to be peaceful – quiet and calm, not noisy
• quite far – a long distance away
• to be tiring – making you feel very tired
• to be rushed – done too quickly, not enough time
• to enjoy – to like something and feel happy doing it
• to be relaxed – feeling calm and not worried
• a railway – a place where trains run
• wheels – round parts of a vehicle that turn and move it
• a railway track – the rails where trains travel
• an experience – something you do and learn from or remember
• a bat – a small animal that can fly at night
• a cave – a large hole in a rock or mountain
• a memorable sight – something you see that you will always remember
• a floating village – a village where the houses are on water
• a calm atmosphere – a quiet and peaceful feeling in a place
• for this reason – because of this

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Match the Word to the Definition

Words:

1. to be hidden
2. a gem
3. to recommend
4. instead of
5. to be peaceful
6. quite far
7. to be tiring
8. to be rushed
9. to enjoy
10. to be relaxed
11. a railway
12. wheels
13. a railway track
14. an experience
15. a bat
16. a cave
17. a memorable sight
18. a floating village
19. a calm atmosphere
20. for this reason

Definitions:

a) something you see that you will always remember
b) not easy to see or find
c) a quiet and peaceful feeling in a place
d) round parts of a vehicle that turn and move it
e) feeling calm and not worried
f) rather than, not doing something else
g) because of this
h) something very good or special
i) a small animal that can fly at night
j) to say something is good to do or try
k) a village where the houses are on water
l) a large hole in a rock or mountain
m) quiet and calm, not noisy
n) a place where trains run
o) the rails where trains travel
p) a long distance away
q) making you feel very tired
r) done too quickly, not enough time
s) something you do and learn from or remember
t) to like something and feel happy doing it

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

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Find the word from the definition:

Definitions:

1. a village where the houses are on water
2. done too quickly, not enough time
3. not easy to see or find
4. quiet and calm, not noisy
5. a small animal that can fly at night
6. to like something and feel happy doing it
7. round parts of a vehicle that turn and move it
8. something very good or special
9. feeling calm and not worried
10. a large hole in a rock or mountain
11. because of this
12. something you see that you will always remember
13. the rails where trains travel
14. rather than, not doing something else

Words:

a) a bat
b) wheels
c) a memorable sight
d) to be relaxed
e) instead of
f) a floating village
g) a cave
h) a gem
i) to be rushed
j) quiet / peaceful
k) for this reason
l) to enjoy
m) a railway track
n) to be hidden

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

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True or false:

1. A bat is an animal that can fly at night.
2. To be rushed means doing something slowly with lots of time.
3. A memorable sight is something boring that you forget quickly.
4. For this reason means because of something.
5. Instead of means doing one thing and another thing at the same time.
6. To enjoy means to like something and feel happy doing it.
7. A cave is a small house on water.
8. A gem is something very special or good.
9. To be hidden means not easy to see or find.
10. A railway track is where cars drive on the road.
11. To recommend means to say something is good to do or try.
12. Wheels are flat parts of a vehicle that do not move.
13. A floating village is a village where houses are on water.
14. To be relaxed means feeling worried and stressed.

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Correct:

1. A bat is an animal that can fly at night. ✅
2. To be rushed means doing something slowly with lots of time. ❌
3. A memorable sight is something boring that you forget quickly. ❌
4. For this reason means because of something. ✅
5. Instead of means doing one thing and another thing at the same time. ❌
6. To enjoy means to like something and feel happy doing it. ✅
7. A cave is a small house on water. ❌
8. A gem is something very special or good. ✅
9. To be hidden means not easy to see or find. ✅
10. A railway track is where cars drive on the road. ❌
11. To recommend means to say something is good to do or try. ✅
12. Wheels are flat parts of a vehicle that do not move. ❌
13. A floating village is a village where houses are on water. ✅
14. To be relaxed means feeling worried and stressed. ❌

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True or false:

1. Battambang is very noisy and busy.
2. The bamboo train is a small platform on wheels pushed along railway tracks.
3. Tonle Sap Lake is a small pond in Battambang.
4. Staying one night allows you to enjoy the trip in a more relaxed way.
5. The bamboo train is a normal passenger train.
6. You can see rice fields and small villages in Battambang.
7. Battambang is a very peaceful place.
8. Watching the bats is a common, everyday event with no special appeal.
9. The journey to Battambang takes about three hours each way.
10. Tonle Sap Lake has floating villages with houses, schools, and shops on water.
11. In the evening, visitors can watch thousands of bats fly from caves.
12. The floating villages are on mountains, not on water.
13. A one-day trip to Battambang allows plenty of time to relax.
14. Battambang is very close and easy to reach in less than an hour.

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Answer:

1-False, 2-True, 3-False, 4-True, 5-False,
6-True, 7-True, 8-False, 9-True, 10-True,
11-True, 12-False, 13-False, 14-False

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Short answers wanted:

1. Is Battambang a quiet place or a noisy place?
2. Does the journey to Battambang from here take one hour or three hours?
3. Should you visit Battambang for just one day or stay one night?
4. Can you see rice fields or mountains in Battambang?
5. Are there small villages or big cities in Battambang?
6. Is the bamboo train a normal train or a small platform on wheels?
7. Does the bamboo train travel on railway tracks or on the road?
8. Do you sit on top of the bamboo train or inside it?
9. Do visitors watch bats or birds in the evening near the hills?
10. Do the bats fly from caves or from trees at sunset?
11. Is Tonle Sap Lake the largest lake in Cambodia or a small pond?
12. Are the villages on Tonle Sap Lake floating villages or mountain villages?
13. Can you see houses, schools, and shops on the floating villages or only on land?
14. Is staying one night in Battambang better than a quick day trip or the same as a day trip?

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Answers:

1. Is Battambang quiet or noisy? quiet
2. Journey time to Battambang: 1 hour or 3 hours? 3 hours
3. Visit Battambang: one day or one night? one night
4. See in Battambang: rice fields or mountains? rice fields
5. Villages in Battambang: small or big? small
6. Bamboo train: normal train or platform on wheels? platform on wheels
7. Bamboo train travels on: railway tracks or road? railway tracks
8. Seat on bamboo train: on top or inside? on top
9. Evening near hills: bats or birds? bats
10. Bats fly from: caves or trees? caves
11. Tonle Sap Lake: largest lake or small pond? largest lake
12. Villages on Tonle Sap: floating or mountain? floating
13. See on floating villages: houses/schools/shops or only land? houses/schools/shops
14. Staying in Battambang: one night better or same as day trip? one night better

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Match the first part of the sentence with the correct second part:

1. The journey to Battambang takes about three hours…
2. Staying one night allows…
3. The bamboo train is…
4. In the evening, visitors can…
5. Tonle Sap Lake is…
6. Visitors can see rice fields and small villages…
7. Battambang has quiet streets…
8. Many guests enjoy riding the bamboo train…
9. On Tonle Sap Lake, people live in…
10. One-day trips are often…

A. …because it is simple but fun.
B. …and a calm atmosphere.
C. …the largest lake in Cambodia with floating villages.
D. …each way from here.
E. …floating villages on the water.
F. …watch thousands of bats flying from caves.
G. …a small bamboo platform on wheels.
H. …tiring and rushed.
I. …throughout the countryside.
J. …to enjoy the trip in a relaxed way.

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Answers:

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

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Fill-in-the-blank, words below :

1. Battambang is a very ________ and peaceful city.
2. The journey takes about ________ hours each way.
3. One popular activity is the bamboo ________.
4. Visitors watch thousands of ________ fly from caves at sunset.
5. Tonle Sap Lake has floating ________.
6. Staying one night is more ________ than a one-day trip.
7. Battambang has a calm ________ and quiet streets.
8. The bamboo train travels on old ________ tracks.
9. You sit on top of the bamboo train, not ________.
10. Many visitors enjoy the bamboo train because it is ________ and fun.
11. In the evening, visitors can watch bats flying from ________.
12. Tonle Sap Lake is the largest ________ in Cambodia.
13. The floating villages have houses, schools, and ________ on water.
14. A one-day trip to Battambang can feel ________ and rushed.

Word Bank:

A. rice fields
B. caves
C. houses
D. bamboo train
E. 3
F. motor
G. tracks
H. city
I. tiring
J. relaxed
K. largest lake
L. bats
M. calm
N. memorable

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Correct version:

1. Battambang is a very quiet and peaceful city.
2. The journey to Battambang takes about three hours each way.
3. One popular activity in Battambang is the bamboo train.
4. Visitors watch thousands of bats flying from caves at sunset.
5. Tonle Sap Lake has floating villages.
6. Staying one night in Battambang is more relaxed than a one-day trip.
7. Battambang has a calm atmosphere and quiet streets.
8. The bamboo train travels on old railway tracks.
9. You sit on top of the bamboo train, not inside.
10. Many visitors enjoy the bamboo train because it is fun and memorable.
11. In the evening, visitors can watch bats flying from the caves.
12. Tonle Sap Lake is the largest lake in Cambodia.
13. The floating villages have houses, schools, and shops on the water.
14. A one-day trip to Battambang can feel tiring and rushed.

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Find answer to question, rewrite interview:

Questions:

1. What kind of place is Battambang?
2. How long do you travel to reach Battambang?
3. Why is it better to stay one night?
4. What can visitors look at in the countryside?
5. How would you describe the bamboo train?
6. Where does the bamboo train move?
7. Where do people sit on the bamboo train?
8. What happens near the hills in the evening?
9. What is special about Tonle Sap Lake?
10. Where do people live on Tonle Sap Lake?
11. How do one-day visitors feel?
12. How would you describe the streets in Battambang?
13. What can guests taste in Battambang?
14. Which activity is exciting for many visitors?

Answers:

A. Thousands of bats fly out of the caves
B. Calm and quiet
C. In houses, schools, and shops
D. Rice fields and small villages
E. About three hours each way
F. Riding the bamboo train
G. Quiet and peaceful
H. Floating villages are on the water
I. The trip feels more relaxed
J. A small bamboo platform on wheels
K. On top of the platform
L. Along old railway tracks
M. Traditional food
N. Tired and rushed

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Answers:

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

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Correct version:

1. Q: What kind of place is Battambang?
A: It is quiet and peaceful.

2. Q: How long do you travel to reach Battambang?
A: The journey lasts about three hours each way.

3. Q: Why is it better to stay one night?
A: The trip feels more relaxed.

4. Q: What can visitors look at in the countryside?
A: Rice fields and small villages.

5. Q: How would you describe the bamboo train?
A: It is a small bamboo platform on wheels.

6. Q: Where does the bamboo train move?
A: Along old railway tracks.

7. Q: Where do people sit on the bamboo train?
A: On top of the platform.

8. Q: What happens near the hills in the evening?
A: Thousands of bats fly out of the caves.

9. Q: What is special about Tonle Sap Lake?
A: Floating villages are on the water.

10. Q: Where do people live on Tonle Sap Lake?
A: In houses, schools, and shops.

11. Q: How do one-day visitors feel?
A: They feel tired and rushed.

12. Q: How would you describe the streets in Battambang?
A: The streets are calm and quiet.

13. Q: What can guests taste in Battambang?
A: They can try traditional food.

14. Q: Which activity is exciting for many visitors?
A: Riding the bamboo train is very fun.

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Complete, words below:

watch – quiet – experience – rice – night –
railway – takes – floating – bats –
quite far – tiring –
bamboo – life –
enjoy

1. Battambang is a __________ and peaceful city, __________ from here.
2. The journey __________ about three hours each way, so a one-day trip can be __________ and rushed.
3. Staying one__________ is better because you can __________ the trip in a relaxed way.
4. Visitors see __________ fields, small villages, and local __________.
5. One popular experience is the __________ train, a small platform on wheels that travels on old __________ tracks.
6. In the evening, you can __________ thousands of __________fly from caves.
7. Tonle Sap Lake has __________ villages with houses, schools, and shops, giving a memorable cultural _________.

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Correct version:

1. Battambang is a quiet and peaceful city, quite far from here.
2. The journey takes about three hours each way, so a one-day trip can be tiring and rushed.
3. Staying one night is better because you can enjoy the trip in a relaxed way.
4. Visitors see rice fields, small villages, and local life.
5. One popular experience is the bamboo train, a small platform on wheels that travels on old railway tracks.
6. In the evening, you can watch thousands of bats fly from caves.
7. Tonle Sap Lake has floating villages with houses, schools, and shops, giving a memorable cultural experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vocabulary:

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

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Match the word/phrase with the correct definition

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

Definitions:

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

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

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Match the definition with the correct word:

Definitions:

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

Words :

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

Answers:

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

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True or false:

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

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

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Short-answer questions:

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

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Correct answers:

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

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Fill in, words below:

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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

YOU WRITE:

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

complete

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Correct version:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Checklist for Seak:

1. Identify the Problem

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

2. Understand the Problem

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

3. Find a Solution

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

4. Take Action

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

5. Review and Learn

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

6. Keep Motivated

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

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Daily checklist:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vocabulary:

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

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Match the word to the correct definition:

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

Definitions (random order):

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

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

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Match the definition with the correct word:

Definitions:

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

Answers:

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

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

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True or false:

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

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

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

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Correct answers:

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

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Short answers:

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

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Short Answer Questions and Answers:

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

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Fill in:

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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Find answer to question:

Questions:

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

Answers:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Which phrase are we looking for?

• how kindness from an NGO changed their life

SOUND FILES and more =>read first

Story based on Shinta Mani Foundation’s Facebook account

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

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

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

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

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

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Vocabulary:

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

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Basics – past simple

Past Simple –

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

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

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Past simple forms of ‚to be‘:

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Verbs in text, regular and irregular ones:

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AI generated =>

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Match the words to their correct definitions

Words:

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

Definitions:

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

Answers:

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

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True or false:

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

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

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

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

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Fill in, past simple:

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

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Correct version:

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

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Form Questions

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

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Correct version:

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

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

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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

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

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

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

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Interview with Savun, fill in, words below:

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

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

Savun: Hello! You are welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Correct version:

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

Savun: Hello! You are welcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• a better life for children in Cambodia

Go through 1/2 text first => link

[longer text, on request]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vocabulary:

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

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

Words:

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

Definitions:

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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Match the definitions with the correct words:

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

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

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True or false:

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

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

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True or false:

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

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

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

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Choose the correct answer (a or b).

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

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

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Fill in, words below:

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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

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

• Why using, collecting, and recycling plastic is important for the environment and for saving resources

Today, the Iran war affects oil supply in the world. Oil prices go up, and plastic becomes more expensive because it is made from oil. Because of this, it is important to reduce and recycle plastic.

In hotels and tourism businesses, plastic use is very high. Hotels use plastic bottles, cups, and packaging every day. This creates a lot of waste. Hotels can reduce plastic by using refillable bottles for shampoo and soap. They can use glass cups instead of plastic cups and stop using plastic straws. Hotels should also collect plastic waste and recycle it. Recycling helps use plastic again and reduces waste.

At home, people can also reduce plastic. We can use reusable bags instead of plastic bags. We can carry a reusable water bottle and avoid buying plastic bottles. We can choose products with less plastic packaging. It is also important to reuse items and not throw them away quickly.

People should collect and recycle plastic at home. We can separate plastic waste and put it in recycling bins. This helps reduce pollution and saves resources.

If hotels and people work together, we can reduce plastic waste. Small actions in daily life can make a big difference for the environment.

_________________

Vocabulary:

• to collect: to bring things together
• to recycle: to use something again
• environment: the world around us (air, water, nature)
• to save resources: to use less water, energy, or oil
• to affect supply: to change how much of something we have
• to reduce: to make something less
• packaging: material that wraps a product
• waste: things we do not use and throw away
• a refillable bottle: a bottle you can fill again
• a plastic straw: a small plastic tube for drinking
• reusable: can be used again
• instead of: in place of
• to avoid: to not use or do something
• to choose a product: to pick a product
• to reuse: to use something again
• an item: a thing
• to throw away: to put something in the trash

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Match the word with its definition:

Words:
A. to collect
B. to recycle
C. environment
D. to save resources
E. to affect supply
F. to reduce
G. packaging
H. waste
I. a refillable bottle
J. a plastic straw
K. reusable
L. instead of
M. to avoid
N. to choose a product
O. to reuse
P. to throw away

Definitions:

1. to make something less
2. to bring things together
3. things we do not use and put in the trash
4. to pick a product
5. the world around us (air, water, nature)
6. material that wraps a product
7. a bottle you can fill again
8. to use something again
9. to not use or do something
10. in place of
11. to change how much of something is available
12. to use something again in a new way
13. a small plastic tube for drinking
14. can be used again many times
15. to put something in the trash
16. to use less water, energy, or oil

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

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Find the word/s (all from list of vocabularies above):

1. to make something less: ___________________
2. things we do not use and put in the trash: ___________________
3. a bottle you can fill again: ___________________
4. to use something again: ___________________
5. a small plastic tube for drinking: ___________________
6. to bring things together: ___________________
7. can be used again many times: ___________________
8. in place of: ___________________
9. to not use or do something: ___________________
10. to use less water, energy, or oil: ___________________

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Word/s:

A. instead of
B. reusable
C. to reduce
D. a plastic straw
E. to save resources
F. to avoid
G. to reuse
H. waste
I. a refillable bottle
J. to collect

____________________________

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

1. Plastic does not harm animals.
2. Plastic is made from oil.
3. Hotels should use refillable bottles for shampoo and soap.
4. Plastic disappears quickly in nature.
5. Guests should use more single-use plastic.
6. Recycling helps reduce the need for new plastic.
7. Hotels use many plastic items every day.
8. Plastic is made from water.
9. Plastic waste stays in nature for a long time.
10. Hotels should increase plastic use.
11. People can use reusable bags instead of plastic bags.
12. Recycling uses more energy than making new plastic.
13. The Iran war affects oil supply in the world.
14. Hotels should use small plastic bottles instead of refillable bottles.

________________________

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

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Fill in the blanks – words below

1. Plastic is made from __________.
2. __________ is used to make plastic.
3. Hotels should __________ plastic use.
4. We can __________ plastic to use it again.
5. Plastic creates a lot of __________.
6. Plastic waste is bad for the __________.
7. Hotels use many plastic __________ every day.
8. Refillable __________ help reduce plastic use.
9. __________ can reduce plastic waste.
10. Reusable items are __________.
11. We should __________ plastic at home and in hotels.
12. Plastic is a common material in __________.
13. Reducing plastic helps save __________.
14. Plastic bottles create more __________ if we do not recycle them.

Word bank:
A. waste
B. bottles
C. hotels
D. oil
E. reusable
F. reduce
G. plastic
H. recycle
I. waste
J. bottles
K. oil
L. hotels
M. reduce
N. plastic

_________________________

Correct answers:

1 D, 2 D, 3 F, 4 H, 5 A, 6 G, 7 B,
8 B, 9 C, 10 E, 11 H, 12 C, 13 K, 14 A
________________________

Full version:

1. Plastic is made from oil.
2. Oil is used to make plastic.
3. Hotels should reduce plastic use.
4. We can recycle plastic to use it again.
5. Plastic creates a lot of waste.
6. Plastic waste is bad for the plastic.
7. Hotels use many plastic bottles every day.
8. Refillable bottles help reduce plastic use.
9. Hotels can reduce plastic waste.
10. Reusable items are reusable.
11. We should recycle plastic at home and in hotels.
12. Plastic is a common material in hotels.
13. Reducing plastic helps save oil.
14. Plastic bottles create more waste if we do not recycle them.

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Interview with an expert on plastic, fill in, words below:

refillable – guests – saves – oil – rooms –
waste – create – every day – items –
collect – recycled –
for a long time

1. Q: What is plastic made from?
A: Plastic is made from __________.

2. Q: Why should hotels reduce plastic use?
A: Hotels should reduce plastic use to __________ less waste.

3. Q: How can hotels reduce plastic?
A: Hotels can use __________ bottles instead of small plastic bottles.

4. Q: What do hotels use every day?
A: Hotels use many plastic__________ every day.

5. Q: What problem does plastic create?
A: Plastic creates a lot of __________.

6. Q: Why is plastic waste bad?
A: Plastic waste stays in nature __________.

7. Q: How can plastic be used again?
A: Plastic can be __________.

8. Q: What should hotels do with plastic waste?
A: Hotels should __________ and recycle plastic waste.

9. Q: Who can help reduce plastic?
A: Hotels and __________ can help reduce plastic.

10. Q: Where can recycling happen in a hotel?
A: Recycling can happen in hotels in __________ and public areas.

11. Q: When should hotels collect plastic?
A: Hotels should collect plastic__________.

12. Q: Why is it important to recycle plastic?
A: Recycling helps use plastic again and __________ resources.

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Full version:

1. Q: What is plastic made from?
A: Plastic is made from oil.

2. Q: Why should hotels reduce plastic use?
A: Hotels should reduce plastic use to create less waste.

3. Q: How can hotels reduce plastic?
A: Hotels can use refillable bottles instead of small plastic bottles.

4. Q: What do hotels use every day?
A: Hotels use many plastic items every day.

5. Q: What problem does plastic create?
A: Plastic creates a lot of waste.

6. Q: Why is plastic waste bad?
A: Plastic waste stays in nature for a long time.

7. Q: How can plastic be used again?
A: Plastic can be recycled.

8. Q: What should hotels do with plastic waste?
A: Hotels should collect and recycle plastic waste.

9. Q: Who can help reduce plastic?
A: Hotels and guests can help reduce plastic.

10. Q: Where can recycling happen in a hotel?
A: Recycling can happen in hotels in rooms and public areas.

11. Q: When should hotels collect plastic?
A: Hotels should collect plastic every day.

12. Q: Why is it important to recycle plastic?
A: Recycling helps use plastic again and saves resources.

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BONUSTEXT

🌍 Topic: Plastic Use, Oil, and Recycling

🛢️ Oil and Plastic

• Oil prices can increase because of global conflicts, such as war in oil-producing regions.
• Plastic is made from oil, so when oil becomes more expensive, plastic also becomes more expensive.
• Because of this, reducing plastic use is important for saving money and protecting the environment.

🏨 Plastic Use in Hotels and Tourism

• Hotels use a lot of plastic every day (bottles, cups, packaging).
• This creates a large amount of waste that is bad for the environment.
• Hotels can reduce plastic by:
  • Using refillable bottles for shampoo and soap instead of small plastic ones.
  • Replacing plastic cups with glass or reusable cups.
  • Avoiding plastic straws and single-use items.
• Hotels should also collect and separate plastic waste.
• Recycling plastic helps reuse materials and reduces pollution and waste.

🏠 Reducing Plastic at Home

• People can help reduce plastic in daily life.
• Use reusable bags instead of plastic bags when shopping.
• Carry a reusable water bottle instead of buying plastic bottles.
• Choose products with less plastic packaging when possible.
• Reuse items instead of throwing them away quickly to reduce waste.

♻️ Recycling Plastic

• At home, plastic waste should be separated from other waste.
• People should use recycling bins correctly.
• Recycling helps turn old plastic into new products.
• This saves natural resources and reduces environmental damage.

🤝 Working Together

• Hotels, businesses, and individuals should all work together.
• Small actions in everyday life can reduce plastic waste a lot.
• Together, we can protect the environment and use fewer resources.

READ FIRST => sound files

In the morning, at 6:30 a.m., I woke up when my alarm rang. I quickly got ready and had breakfast with my family. Then, I went to school, walking with my friends.

At school, I attended classes like Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History. During breaks, I chatted with my friends and ate snacks.

After school, I did activities like dancing or playing volleyball. When I got home, I relaxed, did my homework, and spent time with my family.

In the evening, we had dinner together and talked about our day. After finishing any remaining homework, I got ready for bed.

I brushed my teeth, changed into pajamas, and went to sleep, ready for another day at school the next day.

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Vocabulary:

• to wake up → to stop sleeping
• to get ready → to prepare (put on clothes, wash, etc.)
• to attend classes → to go to lessons at school
• a break → a short rest time
• to chat → to talk in a friendly way
• to eat snacks → to eat small food between meals
• to do activities → to do things (like sports or games)
• to relax → to rest and feel calm
• to finish remaining homework → to complete the homework you still have
• to get ready for bed → to prepare to sleep
• to brush one’s teeth → to clean your teeth with a toothbrush
• to change into pajamas → to put on sleep clothes

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True or false:

1. Oum woke up at 6:30 a.m.
2. She went to school by car alone.
3. Oum had breakfast with her family.
4. She attended classes like Math and English.
5. Oum studied Science at school.
6. During breaks, she talked with her friends.
7. She ate snacks during school breaks.
8. After school, Oum went to the cinema every day.
9. She sometimes did activities like dancing or playing volleyball.
10. When she got home, she relaxed and did her homework.
11. Oum spent time only on her phone after school.
12. In the evening, she had dinner with her family.
13. After dinner, she went to sleep immediately without doing homework.
14. She brushed her teeth and changed into pajamas before going to bed.

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Answers:

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

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Correct version:

1. Oum woke up at 6:30 a.m.
2. She went to school by car alone. — False. True is: She went to school walking with her friends.
3. Oum had breakfast with her family.
4. She attended classes like Math and English.
5. Oum studied Science at school. — False. True is: She attended classes like Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History.
6. During breaks, she talked with her friends.
7. She ate snacks during school breaks.
8. After school, Oum went to the cinema every day. — False. True is: After school, she did activities like dancing or playing volleyball.
9. She sometimes did activities like dancing or playing volleyball.
10. When she got home, she relaxed and did her homework.
11. Oum spent time only on her phone after school. — False. True is: She relaxed, did her homework, and spent time with her family.
12. In the evening, she had dinner with her family.
13. After dinner, she went to sleep immediately without doing homework. — False. True is: After finishing any remaining homework, she got ready for bed.
14. She brushed her teeth and changed into pajamas before going to bed.

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Basics -past simple

Past Simple –

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

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

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Past simple forms of ‚to be‘:

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Short answers in past simple:

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Fill in, past simple:

1. Oum ______ up at 6:30 a.m. (wake)
2. She ______ ready and had breakfast with her family. (get)
3. She ______ to school with her friends. (go)
4. Oum ______ classes like Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History. (attend)
5. During breaks, she ______ with her friends. (chat)
6. She ______ snacks during school breaks. (eat)
7. After school, she ______ activities like dancing or playing volleyball. (do)
8. When she got home, she ______ and did her homework. (relax)
9. She ______ time with her family. (spend)
10. In the evening, they ______ dinner together. (have)
11. They ______ about their day. (talk)
12. Oum ______ any remaining homework. (finish)
13. She ______ her teeth before bed. (brush)
14. She ______ into pajamas and went to sleep. (change)

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Correct version:

1. Oum woke up at 6:30 a.m.
2. She got ready and had breakfast with her family.
3. She went to school with her friends.
4. Oum attended classes like Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History.
5. During breaks, she chatted with her friends.
6. She ate snacks during school breaks.
7. After school, she did activities like dancing or playing volleyball.
8. When she got home, she relaxed and did her homework.
9. She spent time with her family.
10. In the evening, they had dinner together.
11. They talked about their day.
12. Oum finished any remaining homework.
13. She brushed her teeth before bed.
14. She changed into pajamas and went to sleep.

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Answer as shown in sentence 1:

1. Oum woke up at 8:30 a.m.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, she didn’t, she woke up at 6.40 a.h.
   
2. She stayed in bed while her alarm rang.
3. Oum had breakfast at a restaurant with her friends only.
4. She went to school alone by bus.
5. At school, she studied only Science and Art.
6. She skipped classes like Math and English.
7. During breaks, she stayed in the classroom and ignored her friends.
8. She ate no snacks at school.
9. After school, she went shopping instead of doing activities.
10. She spent the afternoon without sports or dancing.
11. When she got home, she watched TV all afternoon and avoided homework.
12. She spent the evening away from her family.
13. She ate dinner alone and stayed silent.
14. She went to bed without brushing her teeth or changing clothes.

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Correct answers:

1. No, she didn’t, she woke up at 6:30 a.m.
2. No, she didn’t, she got up when her alarm rang.
3. No, she didn’t, she had breakfast with her family at home.
4. No, she didn’t, she went to school walking with her friends.
5. No, she didn’t, she studied Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History.
6. No, she didn’t, she attended her classes.
7. No, she didn’t, she chatted with her friends during breaks.
8. No, she didn’t, she ate snacks during school breaks.
9. No, she didn’t, she did activities like dancing or playing volleyball after school.
10. No, she didn’t, she spent time relaxing, doing homework, and being with her family.
11. No, she didn’t, she spent time with her family in the evening.
12. No, she didn’t, she had dinner with her family.
13. No, she didn’t, she talked with her family about their day.
14. No, she didn’t, she brushed her teeth, changed into pajamas, and went to sleep.

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Provide answer in a full sentence:

1. Did Oum wake up at 8:30 a.m. or at 6:30 a.m.?
2. Did she stay in bed or get up when her alarm rang?
3. Did Oum have breakfast at a restaurant with friends only or with her family?
4. Did she go to school alone by bus or walk with her friends?
5. Did she study only Science and Art or Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History?
6. Did she skip classes or attend her classes?
7. During breaks, did she stay in the classroom or chat with her friends?
8. Did she eat no snacks or eat snacks during school breaks?
9. After school, did she go shopping or do activities like dancing or playing volleyball?
10. When she got home, did she watch TV all afternoon or relax and do homework?
11. Did she spend the evening away from her family or with her family?
12. In the evening, did she eat dinner alone or with her family?
13. After dinner, did she stay silent or talk with her family about their day?
14. Before bed, did she go to sleep without brushing her teeth or brush her teeth and change into pajamas?

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Correct version:

1. Did Oum wake up at 8:30 a.m. or at 6:30 a.m.? — She woke up at 6:30 a.m.
2. Did she stay in bed or get up when her alarm rang? — She got up when her alarm rang.
3. Did Oum have breakfast at a restaurant with friends only or with her family? — She had breakfast with her family.
4. Did she go to school alone by bus or walk with her friends? — She walked to school with her friends.
5. Did she study only Science and Art or Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History? — She studied Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History.
6. Did she skip classes or attend her classes? — She attended her classes.
7. During breaks, did she stay in the classroom or chat with her friends? — She chatted with her friends during breaks.
8. Did she eat no snacks or eat snacks during school breaks? — She ate snacks during school breaks.
9. After school, did she go shopping or do activities like dancing or playing volleyball? — She did activities like dancing or playing volleyball.
10. When she got home, did she watch TV all afternoon or relax and do homework? — She relaxed, did her homework, and spent time with her family.
11. Did she spend the evening away from her family or with her family? — She spent the evening with her family.
12. In the evening, did she eat dinner alone or with her family? — She had dinner with her family.
13. After dinner, did she stay silent or talk with her family about their day? — She talked with her family about their day.
14. Before bed, did she go to sleep without brushing her teeth or brush her teeth and change into pajamas? — She brushed her teeth, changed into pajamas, and went to sleep.

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Complete as shown in 1:

1. What time __________________ (you wake up)?
I __________ at 6:30 a.m.

YOU WRITE:
What time did you wake up?
I woke up at 6:30 a.m.

2. When __________________ (you get ready) in the morning?
I __________ ready after waking up.

3. How __________________ (you travel) to school?
I went to school walking with my friends.

4. Which subjects __________________ (you study) at school?
I __________ Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History.

5. Who __________________ (you talk to) during breaks?
I __________ to my friends during breaks.

6. What __________________ (you eat) during school breaks?
I __________ snacks during school breaks.

7. What activities __________________ (you do) after school?
I __________ activities like dancing or playing volleyball.

8. Where __________________ (you go) after school?
I __________ home after school.

9. How __________________ (you spend) your time at home?
I relaxed, did my homework, and __________ time with my family.

10. With whom __________________ (you have) dinner?
I __________ dinner with my family.

11. What __________________ (you do) after dinner?
I __________ (talk) with my family and __________ (finish) my homework.

12. When __________________ (you go) to bed at night?
I __________ to bed after brushing my teeth and changing into pajamas.

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Correct version:

1. Interviewer: What time did you wake up?
   Oum: I woke up at 6:30 a.m.
2. Interviewer: When did you get ready in the morning?
   Oum: I got ready after waking up and had breakfast with my family.
3. Interviewer: How did you travel to school?
   Oum: I walked to school with my friends.
4. Interviewer: Which subjects did you study at school?
   Oum: I studied Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History.
5. Interviewer: Who did you talk to during breaks?
   Oum: I talked to my friends during breaks.
6. Interviewer: What did you usually eat during school breaks?
   Oum: I ate snacks during school breaks.
7. Interviewer: What activities did you do after school?
   Oum: I did activities like dancing or playing volleyball.
8. Interviewer: Where did you go after school?
   Oum: I went home after school.
9. Interviewer: How did you spend your time at home?
   Oum: I relaxed, did my homework, and spent time with my family.
10. Interviewer: With whom did you have dinner?
    Oum: I had dinner with my family.
11. Interviewer: What did you do after dinner?
    Oum: I talked with my family and finished any remaining homework.
12. Interviewer: When did you go to bed at night?
    Oum: I went to bed after brushing my teeth and changing into pajamas, ready for the next day.

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