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1. Pay Attention

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

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

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

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

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2. Set Goals

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

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

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

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3. Take Care of Yourself

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

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

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

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

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4. Learn New Things

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

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

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

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

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Cheat sheet

1. Pay Attention

Every day (5–10 minutes):

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

Look around:

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

Check your feelings:

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

Simple actions:

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

Write (optional):

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

Goal:

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

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2. Set Goals

Choose a Goal

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

Write It Down

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

Make Small Steps

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

Make a Weekly Plan

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

Check Your Progress

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

Stay Simple and Regular

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

Feel Good About Small Wins

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

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

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3. Take Care of Yourself

Sleep

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

Healthy Food

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

Exercise

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

Rest Your Mind

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

Calm Moments

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

Remember

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

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4. Learn New Things

Try New Activities

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

Use Easy Learning Tools

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

Small Steps

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

Mistakes are Normal

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

Keep Going

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

• I work in a hotel and help guests every day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vocabulary:

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

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Match the words with the definitions:

Words:

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

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Definitions:

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

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

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Match the definitions with the words:

Definitions:

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

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Words:

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

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

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True or false:

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

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

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True or false:

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

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

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Choose the correct answer:

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

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Answers:

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

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Match A and B – complete:

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A

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

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B

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

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Correct answers:

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

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

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Odd One Out

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

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Answers:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Short answers:

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

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Answers:

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

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Rewrite the story as shown below:

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

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

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Correct text:

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

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Fill in, words below:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Match questions and answers:

Questions:

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

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Answers:

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

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

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Full interview:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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a must for tourists

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

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

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

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

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

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Vocabulary:

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

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True/false – statements based on text above:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Can you answer?

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

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Answers to the questions:

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

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Ooooooops, sentences got scrambled:

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

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In case you’ve got problems:

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

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Fill in:

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

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

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BONUS text 😉

The above text on the village experience, level C1:

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

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

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

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

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

Vocabulary:

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

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LISTEN ONLY,
DO NOT LOOK AT TEXTS

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

if necessary press

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

Listen only!
Do not look at the text!

Paragraph 1

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

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Paragraph 2

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

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Paragraph 3

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

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Paragraph 4

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

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Paragraph 5

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

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Paragraph 6

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

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Paragraph 7

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

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Correct answers:

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Paragraph 1

1. ✔ True
2. ✖ False
3. ✖ False

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Paragraph 2

1. ✔ True
2. ✖ False
3. ✔ True

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Paragraph 3

1. ✔ True
2. ✖ False
3. ✔ True

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Paragraph 4

1. ✖ False
2. ✔ True
3. ✔ True

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Paragraph 5

1. ✔ True
2. ✖ False
3. ✔ True

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Paragraph 6

1. ✔ True
2. ✖ False
3. ✔ True

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Paragraph 7

1. ✔ True
2. ✖ False
3. ✔ True

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(a) or (b)

Paragraph 1

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

Paragraph 2

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

Paragraph 3

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

Paragraph 4

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

Paragraph 5

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

Paragraph 6

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

Paragraph 7

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

_______________________

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

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

if necessary press

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

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

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

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

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Short answers wanted, listen, provide answers:

if necessary press

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

__________________________

Answers:

What is a mobile phone? — device

Why do people use mobile phones? — communication

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

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

What can mobile phones help people take? — photos

Where can people use mobile phones? — anywhere

What do people send quickly with mobile phones? — messages

What problems can mobile phones cause in school? — distraction

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

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

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

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

What is important for healthy phone use? — balance

How can families stay connected? — phone calls

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

Name one good activity for health. — sports

What makes mobile phones useful tools? — daily life help

What should people avoid doing with phones? — overuse

Do mobile phones help people communicate? — yes

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

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Full text:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Answers – which words do you hear?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vocabulary:

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

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Verbs in text – regular, irregular

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

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Basics in past simple:

Past Simple –

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

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

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Match the words with the definitions:

Words:

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

Definitions:

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

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

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Match the definitions with the words:

Definitions:

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

Words:

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

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

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True or false:

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

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

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

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Answers:

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

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

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

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Correct version:

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1. education – school – letters – hospital

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

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2. women – girls – teachers – apples

Odd one out: apples
→ The others are people.

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3. ceremony – performance – football – songs

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

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4. Java – Indonesia – Bali – school

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

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5. Kartini – letters – football – education

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

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6. students – teachers – books – bananas

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

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7. traditional – modern – clothes – banana

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

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8. rights – equality – education – pizza

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

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9. school – classroom – ceremony – elephant

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

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10. Indonesia – Kartini – Europe – Java

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

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Fill in, words below:

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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Match the questions with the answers:

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Questions:

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

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Answers:

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

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

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Full version:

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Interview with a historian about Kartini

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Text, exercises, sound files
about the Songkran Festival,
in past simple,
are available as well =>
check it out
after having completed this one.

Thai New Year, Songkran Festival, takes place from 13 to 15 April 2026 in Thailand. It is an important festival for Thai people. It marks the traditional Thai New Year. People celebrate it with joy and energy. The festival is famous as a water festival. People splash water on each other in streets and public places. This action shows cleaning and new beginnings. It is celebrated across the country in cities and villages.

Families visit temples and make merit. They give food to monks and pray for good luck. Many people wear colorful clothes. Children and adults play with water guns. The weather is hot, so water feels refreshing. People clean their homes before the festival begins. Songkran creates happiness in communities. People enjoy spending time with their families during this holiday.

Many people travel back to their hometowns. Streets are busy with traffic and celebrations. Music and dancing happen in many places. Tourists also join the festival and enjoy the fun. Shops and markets stay open in many areas. Hotels and guesthouses are full during the festival.

Songkran shows respect for family and tradition. It brings people together in unity. Water symbolises purity and renewal in Thai culture. Communities organize events and cultural shows. People start celebrations early in the morning. Overall, Songkran is a joyful festival that connects people and shares happiness every year in Thailand. It is one of the most important festivals in Thailand.

Tourists visit Thailand during Songkran. They learn about Thai culture and traditions. They take photos and join water games. Local people welcome visitors with smiles. The festival helps the economy and tourism. Many roads close for safety. Police and volunteers help control crowds. Everyone stays careful but still enjoys the festival together. People feel happy and celebrate with joy every day together.

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Vocabulary:

• a celebration: a happy event where people meet and enjoy something
• to take place: to happen
• to mark something: to show that something is important or special
• joy: a very happy feeling
• to splash water: to throw water on someone or something
• cleaning: making something clean
• to celebrate: to do something happy for a special day or event
• to make merit: to do good things in Buddhism for good luck
• a monk: a religious man who lives in a temple
• to pray for luck: to ask for good things to happen in the future
• to wear colorful clothes: to put on clothes with many bright colors
• an adult: a grown-up person
• to feel refreshing: to feel cool and nice
• a community: a group of people living in one area
• to enjoy: to like something and feel happy about it
• to spend time with one’s family: to be with family and do things together
• traffic: cars, buses, and other vehicles on the road
• to join: to take part in something with others
• to show respect for something: to act politely and honor something
• purity: being clean and pure
• renewal: a new start or becoming new again
• an event: something that happens, often special
• to be joyful: to feel very happy
• to connect people: to bring people together
• to share something: to give or enjoy something with others
• to close for safety: to stop using a road or place to keep people safe
• a volunteer: a person who helps without getting money
• to control crowds: to manage many people in a safe way
• to stay careful: to act in a safe and not risky way

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Match words to definitions:

Words:

1. a celebration
2. to take place
3. to mark something
4. joy
5. to splash water
6. cleaning
7. to celebrate
8. to make merit
9. a monk
10. to pray for luck
11. to wear colorful clothes
12. an adult
13. to feel refreshing
14. a community
15. to enjoy
16. to spend time with one’s family
17. traffic
18. to join
19. to show respect for something
20. purity
21. renewal
22. an event
23. to be joyful
24. to connect people
25. to share something
26. to close for safety
27. a volunteer
28. to control crowds
29. to stay careful

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Definitions:

A. to feel very happy
B. to manage many people in a safe way
C. to happen
D. a happy feeling
E. to give or enjoy something with others
F. a very happy event where people meet and enjoy something
G. to throw water on someone or something
H. to act politely and honor something
I. to show that something is important or special
J. to take part in something with others
K. a religious man who lives in a temple
L. a group of people living in one area
M. to feel cool and nice
N. to become new again or have a new start
O. a grown-up person
P. to ask for good things to happen in the future
Q. to do something happy for a special day or event
R. cars, buses, and other vehicles on the road
S. to make something clean
T. to be with family and do things together
U. to do good things in Buddhism for good luck
V. to put on clothes with many bright colors
W. a person who helps without getting money
X. to act in a happy way
Y. to stop using a road or place to keep people safe
Z. being clean and pure

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Answers:
1-F, 2-C, 3-I, 4-D, 5-G, 6-S, 7-Q, 8-U, 9-K, 10-P,
11-V, 12-O, 13-M, 14-L, 15-E, 16-T, 17-R, 18-J, 19-H,
20-Z, 21-N, 22-F, 23-X, 24-A, 25-E, 26-Y, 27-W, 28-B, 29-H

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Match definitions to words:

Definitions:

1. a very happy event where people meet and enjoy something
2. to manage many people in a safe way
3. to put on clothes with many bright colors
4. to feel very happy
5. to take part in something with others
6. to show that something is important or special
7. a group of people living in one area
8. to throw water on someone or something
9. to act politely and honor something
10. to happen
11. to ask for good things to happen in the future
12. to make something clean
13. cars, buses, and other vehicles on the road
14. a religious man who lives in a temple
15. to be with family and do things together

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Words:

A. to take place
B. a community
C. to spend time with one’s family
D. traffic
E. a celebration
F. to show respect for something
G. to join
H. to control crowds
I. cleaning
J. joy
K. to splash water
L. a monk
M. to wear colorful clothes
N. to mark something
O. to pray for luck

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Answers:

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

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True or false:

1. To show respect for something means to throw water on people.
2. A monk is a religious man who lives in a temple.
3. To join means to move vehicles on the road.
4. Traffic means cars, buses, and other vehicles on the road.
5. To splash water means to throw water on someone or something.
6. Cleaning means asking for good luck from a temple.
7. A community is a group of people living in one area.
8. To celebrate means to stop something permanently [forever].
9. To take place means to happen.
10. Joy means a type of vehicle used on roads.
11. A celebration means a group of people living in one house.
12. To wear colorful clothes means to put on clothes with many bright colors.
13. To control crowds means to manage many people in a safe way.
14. To pray for luck means to wear bright clothes for work.

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True: 2,4,5,7,9,12,13

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True or false?

1. Songkran takes place from 13 to 15 April in Thailand.
2. Songkran is a festival where people sleep all day and stay indoors.
3. People splash water on each other during Songkran.
4. Songkran is the Thai New Year festival.
5. Temples are closed and no one visits them during Songkran.
6. Families spend time together during the Songkran festival.
7. Songkran is a festival that only tourists celebrate, not Thai people.
8. People wear colorful clothes during Songkran celebrations.
9. Songkran takes place in December every year.
10. People travel abroad only and avoid family during Songkran.
11. Songkran shows respect for family and tradition.
12. Water is not used during Songkran celebrations.
13. Many people visit temples to make merit during Songkran.
14. Songkran is a winter festival in Thailand.

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True: 1,3,4,6,8,11,13

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Choose the correct answer:

1. Songkran is a ________.
   A) country B) festival C) school
2. People ________ water during Songkran.
   A) read B) eat C) splash
3. A monk lives in a ________.
   A) shop B) temple C) car
4. Traffic means ________.
   A) food B) cars on roads C) singing
5. People wear ________ clothes during Songkran.
   A) colorful B) dirty C) small
6. Songkran takes place in ________.
   A) April B) August C) December
7. A community is a group of people living in ________.
   A) one area B) one car C) different planets
8. To take place means to ________.
   A) disappear B) happen C) sleep
9. To control crowds means to manage ________.
   A) animals B) food C) many people safely
10. To splash water means to ________.
    A) throw water B) cook water C) drink water
11. A celebration is a ________.
    A) happy event B) school exam C) sad day
12. People visit temples to ________.
    A) sell food B) make merit C) play games
13. A monk is a ________.
    A) driver B)doctor C) religious person
14. People feel ________ during Songkran.
    A) angry B) tired C) happy

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Answers:

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

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What is the correct order of words?

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1. festival / is / Songkran / a / Thai
2. people / other / splash / on / water / each
3. monk / in / a / lives / temple / a
4. people / year / Songkran / celebrate / every
5. the / time / spend /with / family / they
6. festival / Songkran / a / big / is /
7. clothes / people / colorful / wear /
8. live / temples / monks / quietly / in
9. during / families / stay / Songkran / together
10. temple / people / in / show / respect / the

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Answers:

1. Songkran is a Thai festival
2. People splash water on each other
3. A monk lives in a temple
4. People celebrate Songkran every year
5. They spend time with the family
6. Songkran is a big festival
7. People wear colorful clothes
8. Monks live in temples quietly
9. Families stay together during Songkran
10. People show respect in the temple

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Find the word that does NOT belong:

1. doctor – monk – temple – splash
2. water – celebrate – drink – splash
3. cars – buses – traffic – celebration
4. sandwich – family – community – people
5. colorful – bright – heavy – joyful
6. festival – Songkran – April – winter
7. monk – prayer – temple – school
8. water – splash – celebrate – rain
9. respect – honor – show – sleep
10. planet – community – people – temple

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Answers:

1-doctor, 2-drink, 3-celebration, 4-sandwich, 5-heavy,
6-winter, 7-school, 8-celebrate, 9-sleep, 10-planet

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Give short answers:

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1. What is Songkran?
2. When does Songkran take place?
3. How many days is Songkran?
4. Where do people make merit?
5. Who lives in temples?
6. What do people splash?
7. Why do people go to temples?
8. How do people celebrate Songkran?
9. Which festival is Thai New Year?
10. What do people wear?
11. Where is Songkran celebrated?
12. Who do people spend time with?
13. What is heavy during Songkran?
14. Why is traffic heavy?
15. How do people show respect?
16. What is used in water fights?
17. When do families stay together?
18. What do people join?
19. Which month is Songkran in?
20. How do people feel?

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Correct answers:

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1. What is Songkran? – Thai New Year festival
2. When does Songkran take place? – April
3. How many days is Songkran? – 3 days
4. Where do people make merit? – temple
5. Who lives in temples? – monks
6. What do people splash? – water
7. Why do people go to temples? – make merit
8. How do people celebrate Songkran? – splash water
9. Which festival is Thai New Year? – Songkran
10. What do people wear? – colorful clothes
11. Where is Songkran celebrated? – Thailand
12. Who do people spend time with? – family
13. What is heavy during Songkran? – traffic
14. Why is traffic heavy? – many people
15. How do people show respect? – splash water
16. What is used in water fights? – water
17. When do families stay together? – Songkran
18. What do people join? – celebrations
19. Which month is Songkran in? – April
20. How do people feel? – happy

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Match question to answer, rewrite interview:

1. What is Songkran?
   ________________
2. When does Songkran take place?
   ________________
3. What do people do during Songkran?
   ________________
4. Why do people visit temples?
   ________________
5. Do you stay in the temple during Songkran?
   ________________
6. What do you do in the temple?
   ________________
7. Do many people come to the temple?
   ________________
8. How do people show respect to monks?
   ________________
9. What clothes do people wear?
   ________________
10. Is Songkran a happy festival?
    ________________
11. Do families stay together during Songkran?
    ________________
12. What is the meaning of Songkran for you?
    ________________

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Answers:

A. It shows renewal, respect, and happiness.
B. It happens in April.
C. They offer food and water and pray.
D. I remain in the temple.
E. They make merit and pray for good luck.
F. Songkran means the Thai New Year festival.
G. It brings joy to everyone.
H. They put on colorful clothes.
I. I pray and teach kindness.
J. Many visitors arrive to make merit.
K. They spend time with family.
L. They splash water and visit temples.

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Answers:

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

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Full version:

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1. Interviewer: What is Songkran?
Monk: Songkran means the Thai New Year festival.

2. Interviewer: When does Songkran take place?
Monk: It happens in April.

3. Interviewer: What do people do during Songkran?
Monk: They splash water and visit temples.

4. Interviewer: Why do people visit temples?
Monk: They make merit and pray for good luck.

5. Interviewer: Do you stay in the temple during Songkran?
Monk: I remain in the temple.

6. Interviewer: What do you do in the temple?
Monk: I pray and teach kindness.

7. Interviewer: Do many people come to the temple?
Monk: Many visitors arrive to make merit.

8. Interviewer: How do people show respect to monks?
Monk: They offer food and water and pray.

9. Interviewer: What clothes do people wear?
Monk: They put on colorful clothes.

10. Interviewer: Is Songkran a happy festival?
Monk: It brings joy to everyone.

11. Interviewer: Do families stay together during Songkran?
Monk: They spend time with family.

12. Interviewer: What is the meaning of Songkran for you?
Monk: It shows renewal, respect, and happiness.

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Final test – fill in 😉

Songkran is the Thai New Year __________
It __________ place from 13 to 15 April every year.
People __________ water on each other during the festival.
Many people visit temples to make __________ and pray for luck.
__________ live in temples and teach people about kindness.
Families spend __________ together during Songkran.
People wear __________ clothes and enjoy the celebrations.
Traffic becomes heavy because many __________ travel.
The festival shows respect, __________, and renewal.
Songkran connects people and strengthens the __________.

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Correct version:

Songkran is the Thai New Year festival.
It takes place from 13 to 15 April every year.
People splash water on each other during the festival.
Many people visit temples to make merit and pray for luck.
Monks live in temples and teach people about kindness.
Families spend time together during Songkran.
People wear colorful clothes and enjoy the celebrations.
Traffic becomes heavy because many people travel.
The festival shows respect, joy, and renewal.
Songkran connects people and strengthens the community.

• A traditional Cambodian festival of family, faith, fun, and new hope for the year ahead

Khmer New Year

Khmer New Year is a big festival in Cambodia. It is also called “Chaul Chnam Thmey.” People celebrate it in April every year. The festival usually lasts for three days. It is one of the most important holidays in the country.

Before the New Year, people clean their houses. They wash floors, walls, and clothes. They believe cleaning brings good luck. Many people also buy new clothes for the festival.

During Khmer New Year, many people travel to their home towns. They visit their parents, grandparents, and relatives. Families spend time together and talk. People are happy to meet each other again.

People also go to the temple during the festival. They pray and give food to monks. They light candles and incense. They listen to prayers and sit quietly. They hope for good health and peace in the new year.

There are many traditional games during Khmer New Year. Children and young people play simple games in villages and towns. One popular game is “Bos Angkunh.” People also dance and listen to music in groups. These activities make the festival fun.

Water is also part of the celebration. People gently throw water on friends and family. This shows good wishes and happiness for the new year. People laugh and smile during this activity.

Food is very important in the festival. Families cook special meals at home. They share food with relatives and guests. They also give food to monks at the temple.

Khmer New Year is a happy time for all Cambodian people. It brings family, tradition, and hope for a new year.

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Vocabulary:

• joyful – very happy
• faith – strong belief in religion or God
• hope – a good feeling that something will be better
• the year ahead – the next year
• to celebrate – to do something happy for a special day
• to last for 3 days – to continue for three days
• to clean – to make something not dirty
• to wash floors – to clean the ground with water
• to believe – to think something is true
• to bring good luck – to give good things or good fortune
• a hometown – the town where you were born or grew up
• a relative – a family member
• a monk – a religious man who lives in a temple
• to light a candle – to make a candle start burning
• incense – something that burns and smells nice in a temple
• quietly – without noise
• health – being not sick
• an activity – something people do
• gently – softly, not hard
• to share food – to give food to others and eat together
• a monk – (same as above) a religious man in a temple

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Match with definitions:

Words

1 joyful
2 incense
3 to clean
4 quietly
5 a monk
6 hope
7 to wash floors
8 health
9 a relative
10 to celebrate
11 gently
12 to believe
13 to share food
14 a hometown
15 to bring good luck
16 an activity
17 to light a candle
18 to last for 3 days
19 faith
20 the year ahead

Definitions

A to make something not dirty
B strong belief in religion or God
C a family member
D to continue for three days
E the next year
F to think something is true
G something people do
H a good feeling that something will be better
I to clean the ground with water
J to give food to others and eat together
K to do something happy for a special day
L a religious man in a temple
M to give good things or good fortune
N very happy
O without noise
P softly, not hard
Q something that burns and smells nice in a temple
R to make a candle start burning
S being not sick
T the town where you were born or grew up

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

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Match the definitions with the words:

Definition:

1 very happy
2 something that burns and smells nice in a temple
3 to make something not dirty
4 without noise
5 a religious man in a temple
6 a good feeling that something will be better
7 to do something happy for a special day
8 being not sick
9 a family member
10 softly, not hard
11 to think something is true
12 the town where you were born or grew up
13 to give good things or good fortune
14 something people do
15 the next year

Word:

A hope
B gently
C incense
D to clean
E a relative
F to celebrate
G quietly
H a monk
I health
J joyful
K an activity
L a hometown
M to bring good luck
N to believe
O the year ahead

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

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True or false:

1. A relative is a family member.
2. The year ahead means the past year.
3. Incense is something that smells nice when it burns.
4. Gently means loudly and fast.
5. A monk is a religious man in a temple.
6. Hope means a bad feeling that something will get worse.
7. To clean means to make something not dirty.
8. An activity is something people do not do.
9. To celebrate means to do something happy for a special day.
10. Health means being sick.
11. A hometown is the place where you were born or grew up.
12. Quietly means without noise.
13. To believe means to think something is false.
14. To bring good luck means to give bad things.

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True: 1,3,5,7,9,11,12

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True or false:

1. People share food with family and guests.
2. Khmer New Year is a sad time for Cambodian people.
3. The festival lasts for ten days.
4. People travel to their home towns during Khmer New Year.
5. People do not eat food during Khmer New Year.
6. Khmer New Year usually happens in April.
7. People stay at work and do not travel during the festival.
8. People do not visit their families during Khmer New Year.
9. Khmer New Year is a festival in Cambodia.
10. People go to the temple and pray during Khmer New Year.
11. Families spend time together during the festival.
12. Khmer New Year happens in December.
13. People do not go to temples during the festival.
14. The festival usually lasts for three days.

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True: 1,4,6,9,10,11,14

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Choose the correct answer:

1. Khmer New Year is a ________.
   A) country B) festival C) food
2. Khmer New Year usually happens in ________.
   A) April B) December C) June
3. People travel to their ________ during Khmer New Year.
   A) school B) home towns C) offices
4. People clean their houses to bring ________.
   A) rain B) good luck C) food
5. People go to the ________ during the festival.
   A) temple B) cinema C) shop
6. Families spend time with their ________.
   A) teachers B) relatives C) friends
7. People ________ food during Khmer New Year.
   A) share B) sell C) throw
8. The festival usually lasts for ________.
   A) ten days B) one day C) three days
9. People ________ incense in the temple.
   A) light B)wash C) eat
10. Children play ________ games.
    A) dangerous B) traditional C) computer
11. People gently throw ________ on each other.
    A) oil B) sand C) water
12. People visit their ________ during the festival.
    A) cars B) shops C) relatives
13. Khmer New Year is a ________ time.
    A) sad B) happy C) busy
14. People go back to their ________ towns.
    A) school B) home C) space

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Answers:

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

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What is the correct order of words?

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1. Cambodia / in / festival / big / New / Khmer / is / a / Year
2. usually / in / April / every / it / year / happens
3. for / lasts / days / three / the / festival
4. go / the / people / to / their / home / festival / towns / during
5. clean / people / their / the / houses / before / New / Year
6. the / go / people / to / the / temple / during / festival
7. relatives / food / families / and / share / with / their / guests
8. the / monks / give / people / food / to / at / temple
9. children / play / traditional / the / games / during / Khmer / festival
10. gently / people / throw / water / on / each / other

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Correct sentences:

1. Khmer New Year is a big festival in Cambodia.
2. It usually happens in April every year.
3. The festival lasts for three days.
4. People go to their home towns during the festival.
5. People clean their houses before the New Year.
6. People go to the temple during the festival.
7. Families share food with their relatives and guests.
8. People give food to monks at the temple.
9. Children play traditional games during the Khmer festival.
10. People gently throw water on each other.

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Find the word that does not belong:

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1. monk – temple – splash – incense
2. celebrate – drink – splash – water
3. banana – Cambodia – festival – April
4. tidy – clean – sleep – wash
5. school – temple – monk – incense
6. friends – family – carrot – relatives
7. joyful – sad – celebrate – happy
8. rice – food – water – airplane
9. village – house – computer – hometown
10. give – throw – pencil – splash

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Correct answers:

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1. monk – temple – splash – incense

👉 Does NOT belong: splash
Why: monk, temple, incense are related to religion and the temple. Splash is an action with water.

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2. water – celebrate – drink – splash

👉 Does NOT belong: celebrate
Why: water, drink, splash are physical actions or water-related. Celebrate is a general festival activity, not a physical action with water.

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3. banana – Cambodia – festival – April

👉 Does NOT belong: banana
Why: Cambodia, festival, April are about place, event, and time. Banana is food.

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4. clean – wash – sleep – tidy

👉 Does NOT belong: sleep
Why: clean, wash, tidy are about making things clean. Sleep is resting.

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5. school – temple – monk – incense

👉 Does NOT belong: school
Why: temple, monk, incense are about religion. School is about education.

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6. friends – family – carrot – relatives

👉 Does NOT belong: carrot
Why: friends, family, relatives are people groups. Carrot is a vegetable.

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7. joyful – sad – celebrate – happy

👉 Does NOT belong: sad
Why: joyful, happy, celebrate are positive/festival-related. Sad is negative.

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8. rice – food – water – airplane

👉 Does NOT belong: airplane
Why: rice, food, water are basic food/drink. Airplane is transport.

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9. village – house – computer – hometown

👉 Does NOT belong: computer
Why: village, house, hometown are places. Computer is technology.

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10. give – throw – pencil – splash

👉 Does NOT belong: pencil
Why: give, throw, splash are actions. Pencil is an object.

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Give short answers:

1. What is Khmer New Year?
2. Where is it celebrated?
3. When does it happen every year?
4. How long does the festival last?
5. Why do people clean their houses before New Year?
6. Who do people visit during the festival?
7. Where do people go to pray?
8. What do people give to monks at the temple?
9. Which place do people visit for prayers and offerings?
10. How do people feel during Khmer New Year?
11. Do people travel to their home towns? (Yes/No)
12. Do families spend time together? (Yes/No)
13. What game do children play during the festival?
14. What do people do with water during the festival?
15. Who do people share food with?
16. Where do people celebrate with family?
17. Why is Khmer New Year a happy time?
18. Which tradition includes visiting temples and praying?
19. How many days does the festival last?
20. Do people work or rest during Khmer New Year? (Yes/No)

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Correct version:

1. What is Khmer New Year? Khmer festival
2. Where is it celebrated? Cambodia
3. When does it happen every year? April
4. How long does the festival last? three days
5. Why do people clean their houses before New Year? good luck
6. Who do people visit during the festival? family / relatives
7. Where do people go to pray? temple
8. What do people give to monks at the temple? food
9. Which place do people visit for prayers and offerings? temple
10. How do people feel during Khmer New Year? happy
11. Do people travel to their home towns? (Yes/No) Yes
12. Do families spend time together? (Yes/No) Yes
13. What game do children play during the festival? traditional games
14. What do people do with water during the festival? splash water
15. Who do people share food with? relatives / guests
16. Where do people celebrate with family? home towns
17. Why is Khmer New Year a happy time? family / festival / celebration
18. Which tradition includes visiting temples and praying? temple visit / praying
19. How many days does the festival last? three
20. Do people work or rest during Khmer New Year? (Yes/No) rest

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Matching Exercise:

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Questions:

1. What is your name and your role in the temple during Khmer New Year?
2. Where do you live and spend most of your time?
3. What happens at your temple during Khmer New Year?
4. How do people arrive at the temple during the festival?
5. What kinds of things do people bring with them?
6. What do you do with the visitors during Khmer New Year?
7. Why do many people go to the temple during this festival?
8. How do people show respect to monks?
9. What do you do to help people during the New Year?
10. What do children usually do when they come to the temple?
11. How do you feel during Khmer New Year?
12. What do you wish for all people after the festival?

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Answers

A. I feel very happy because many people come together.
B. I stay in a temple in Cambodia and spend most of my time there.
C. They offer food to monks and sit quietly during prayers.
D. I give blessings and pray for their health and happiness.
E. They travel with their families and bring food and offerings.
F. I am Venerable Sovan, and I work as a monk in the temple.
G. I pray with them and give blessings for the new year.
H. They look for good luck, peace, and a happy new year.
I. They join traditional games and spend time with their families.
J. They carry food, drinks, and small gifts for the monks.
K. I hope they have good health, peace, and a good year ahead.
L. Many people come to the temple to pray, give food, and join celebrations.

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Answers
1-F, 2-B, 3-L, 4-E, 5-J, 6-G,
7-H, 8-C, 9-D, 10-I, 11-A, 12K
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1. What is your name and your role in the temple during Khmer New Year?
   My name is Venerable Sovan, and I work as a monk in the temple.
2. Where do you live and spend most of your time?
   I stay in a temple in Cambodia and spend most of my time there.
3. What happens at your temple during Khmer New Year?
   Many people come to the temple to pray, give food, and join celebrations.
4. How do people arrive at the temple during the festival?
   They travel with their families and bring food and offerings.
5. What kinds of things do people bring with them?
   They carry food, drinks, and small gifts for the monks.
6. What do you do with the visitors during Khmer New Year?
   I pray with them and give blessings for the new year.
7. Why do many people go to the temple during this festival?
   They look for good luck, peace, and a happy new year.
8. How do people show respect to monks?
   They offer food to monks and sit quietly during prayers.
9. What do you do to help people during the New Year?
   I give blessings and pray for their health and happiness.
10. What do children usually do when they come to the temple?
    They join traditional games and spend time with their families.
11. How do you feel during Khmer New Year?
    I feel very happy because many people come together.
12. What do you wish for all people after the festival?
    I hope they have good health, peace, and a good year ahead.

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Final test – fill in:

Khmer New Year is a big __________ in Cambodia.
It is also __________ Chaul Chnam Thmey.
The festival usually happens in April every __________.
It lasts for __________ days.
People clean their __________ before the New Year.
They believe cleaning brings good __________.
Many people __________ to their home towns.
They visit their families and __________.
People __________ to the temple during the festival.
They pray and give food to __________.
Children play __________ games in villages.
People gently throw __________ on each other.
Families __________food and enjoy time together.
Khmer New Year is a happy __________ for everyone.

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Correct version:

Khmer New Year is a big festival in Cambodia.
It is also called Chaul Chnam Thmey.
The festival usually happens in April every year.
It lasts for three days.
People clean their houses before the New Year.
They believe cleaning brings good luck.
Many people travel to their home towns.
They visit their families and relatives.
People go to the temple during the festival.
They pray and give food to monks.
Children play traditional games in villages.
People gently throw water on each other.
Families share food and enjoy time together.
Khmer New Year is a happy time for everyone.