• a 24-hour island of silence and reflection to welcome the Balinese New Year

Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu New Year. People celebrate it on the island of Bali in Indonesia. Nyepi is a very important holiday because it is a day of quiet and thinking. It usually happens in March, according to the Balinese Saka calendar.

The main purpose of Nyepi is to think about life, pray, and start the new year in a good way. On this day, people stay at home, do not work, and try to be better. There are four important rules called Catur Brata Penyepian. People cannot use fire or bright lights. They cannot travel or go outside. They cannot work or watch TV. The whole island is very quiet. Roads are empty. Shops are closed. Even the airport stops planes for one day.

The day before Nyepi is very busy. People make large demon statues called ogoh‑ogoh. These statues show bad spirits. At night, people burn the statues. This is to take away bad spirits.

The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni. Families visit each other. They say sorry for mistakes and start the new year in a good way.

Nyepi is a very important holiday. It is a day to be quiet, think, and start again. Everyone on the island takes part, and Bali is very calm.

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Vocabulary:

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• to stand still – not move; stay in one place
• silence – no sound; very quiet
• reflection – thinking about yourself and your life
• to celebrate – do something special to enjoy a holiday or event
• a day of quiet – a day when it is very calm and not noisy
• according to – as someone says or as a plan or rule says
• the main purpose – the most important reason for doing something
• to pray – talk to God or a spirit, or think in a religious way
• a rule – something you must do or must not do
• a bright light – a strong light that is easy to see
• to be empty – nothing is there; no people or things
• a demon statue – a big model of a bad or scary spirit
• a bad spirit – an evil or scary spirit
• to burn a statue – put fire on a statue so it goes away
• to take away bad spirits – make bad spirits leave
• a mistake – something wrong that someone does
• to take part – join in or do an activity with other people

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Match the words with the correct definitions

Words:

1. to stand still
2. silence
3. reflection
4. to celebrate
5. a day of quiet
6. according to
7. the main purpose
8. to pray
9. a rule
10. a bright light
11. to be empty
12. a demon statue
13. a bad spirit
14. to burn a statue
15. to take away bad spirits
16. a mistake
17. to take part

Definitions:

A. Something wrong that someone does
B. Join in an activity with other people
C. Talk to God or think in a religious way
D. Not move; stay in one place
E. A big model of a bad or scary spirit
F. Make bad spirits leave
G. Very quiet; no sound
H. A day when it is very calm and not noisy
I. A strong light that is easy to see
J. The most important reason for doing something
K. Something you must do or must not do
L. As someone says or as a plan says
M. Thinking about yourself and your life
N. Do something special to enjoy a holiday or event
O. Nothing is there; no people or things
P. An evil or scary spirit
Q. Put fire on a statue so it goes away

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

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Correct version:

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1. to stand still – not move; stay in one place
2. silence – very quiet; no sound
3. reflection – thinking about yourself and your life
4. to celebrate – do something special to enjoy a holiday or event
5. a day of quiet – a day when it is very calm and not noisy
6. according to – as someone says or as a plan says
7. the main purpose – the most important reason for doing something
8. to pray – talk to God or think in a religious way
9. a rule – something you must do or must not do
10. a bright light – a strong light that is easy to see
11. to be empty – nothing is there; no people or things
12. a demon statue – a big model of a bad or scary spirit
13. a bad spirit – an evil or scary spirit
14. to burn a statue – put fire on a statue so it goes away
15. to take away bad spirits – make bad spirits leave
16. a mistake – something wrong that someone does
17. to take part – join in an activity with other people

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True or false, would you know?

1. To take part means to join in an activity with other people.
2. A bright light is a very strong light that is easy to see.
3. To stand still means not move; stay in one place.
4. Silence means there is a lot of noise.
   True is: Silence means very quiet; no sound.
5. A demon statue is a big model of a bad or scary spirit.
6. To burn a statue means to put fire on a statue so it goes away.
7. A day of quiet is a day when it is very calm and not noisy.
8. Reflection means eating food.
   True is: Reflection means thinking about yourself and your life.
9. To celebrate means to do something wrong.
   True is: To celebrate means to do something special to enjoy a holiday or event.
10. A bad spirit is a happy spirit.
    True is: A bad spirit is an evil or scary [to make someone feel afraid] spirit.
11. To pray means to talk to God or think in a religious way.
12. To be empty means it is full of people and things.
    True is: To be empty means nothing is there; no people or things.
13. According to means something you make up yourself.
    True is: According to means as someone says or as a plan says.
14. A rule means you can do anything you want.
    True is: A rule is something you must do or must not do.

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True, false:

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1. On Nyepi, people stay at home and do not work.
2. Ogoh‑ogoh statues represent good spirits.
3. Nyepi is celebrated mainly on the island of Bali.
4. The airport in Bali stays open during Nyepi.
5. The day before Nyepi, people make giant statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
6. During Nyepi, roads and shops are usually empty.
7. The main purpose of Nyepi is to start the new year peacefully.
8. Nyepi happens according to the Gregorian calendar every year.
9. Nyepi is a day for silence, reflection, and thinking about life.
10. The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni.
11. Families visit each other and forgive mistakes on Ngembak Geni.
12. People use bright lights and fireworks during Nyepi.
13. Before Nyepi, people perform a ritual called Melasti to purify sacred objects.
14. Nyepi is celebrated all over Indonesia in the same way as in Bali.

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True: 1,3,6,7,9,11,13

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Correct version:

1. On Nyepi, people stay at home and do not work.
2. Ogoh‑ogoh statues represent good spirits. True is: Ogoh‑ogoh statues represent evil or bad spirits.
3. Nyepi is celebrated mainly on the island of Bali.
4. The airport in Bali stays open during Nyepi. True is: The airport closes for one day during Nyepi.
5. The day before Nyepi, people make giant statues called ogoh‑ogoh. True is: The day before Nyepi, people prepare ogoh‑ogoh parades.
6. During Nyepi, roads and shops are usually empty.
7. The main purpose of Nyepi is to start the new year peacefully.
8. Nyepi happens according to the Gregorian calendar every year. True is: Nyepi follows the Balinese Saka calendar.
9. Nyepi is a day for silence, reflection, and thinking about life.
10. The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni. True is: The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni, when families visit and forgive mistakes.
11. Families visit each other and forgive mistakes on Ngembak Geni.
12. People use bright lights and fireworks during Nyepi. True is: People do not use bright lights or fireworks on Nyepi.
13. Before Nyepi, people perform a ritual called Melasti to purify sacred objects.
14. Nyepi is celebrated all over Indonesia in the same way as in Bali. True is: Nyepi is mainly celebrated in Bali, not the same way all over Indonesia.

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Short answers, basics:

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

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

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

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Short-answer questions:

1. Who prepares the ogoh‑ogoh parades?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Balinese people/the community
   
2. Do people stay at home on Nyepi?
3. What are the giant statues called?
4. When does Nyepi usually take place?
5. Do families visit each other on Ngembak Geni?
6. Why do people stay at home on Nyepi?
7. How do people spend the day of Nyepi?
8. Does Nyepi celebrate the Hindu New Year?
9. Where is Nyepi mainly celebrated?
10. Do the roads and shops become empty during Nyepi?
11. What is the day after Nyepi called?
12. Who do families visit on Ngembak Geni?
13. Why do Balinese Hindus perform the Melasti ritual before Nyepi?
14. Do people pray during Nyepi?
15. What is Nyepi?
16. Does Nyepi happen every year in March?
17. Do Balinese people make ogoh‑ogoh statues before Nyepi?
18. What is Melasti?
19. Why do families visit each other on Ngembak Geni?
20. Do ogoh‑ogoh statues represent evil spirits?

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Suggested Short Answers

1. Balinese people / the community
2. Yes, they do
3. Ogoh‑ogoh
4. In March
5. Yes, they do
6. To be silent and reflect
7. In silence, reflection, and prayer
8. Yes, it does
9. Bali
10. Yes, they do
11. Ngembak Geni
12. Family and friends
13. To purify sacred objects before the new year
14. Yes, they do
15. The Balinese Hindu New Year
16. Yes, it does
17. Yes, they do
18. A ritual to purify sacred objects
19. To forgive past mistakes
20. Yes, they do

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Correct version:

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1. Who prepares the ogoh‑ogoh parades? – Balinese people / the community
2. Do people stay at home on Nyepi? – Yes, they do
3. What are the giant statues called? – Ogoh‑ogoh
4. When does Nyepi usually take place? – In March
5. Do families visit each other on Ngembak Geni? – Yes, they do
6. Why do people stay at home on Nyepi? – To be silent and reflect
7. How do people spend the day of Nyepi? – In silence, reflection, and prayer
8. Does Nyepi celebrate the Hindu New Year? – Yes, it does
9. Where is Nyepi mainly celebrated? – Bali
10. Do the roads and shops become empty during Nyepi? – Yes, they do
11. What is the day after Nyepi called? – Ngembak Geni
12. Who do families visit on Ngembak Geni? – Family and friends
13. Why do Balinese Hindus perform the Melasti ritual before Nyepi? – To purify sacred objects before the new year
14. Do people pray during Nyepi? – Yes, they do
15. What is Nyepi? – The Balinese Hindu New Year
16. Does Nyepi happen every year in March? – Yes, it does
17. Do Balinese people make ogoh‑ogoh statues before Nyepi? – Yes, they do
18. What is Melasti? – A ritual to purify sacred objects
19. Why do families visit each other on Ngembak Geni? – To forgive past mistakes
20. Do ogoh‑ogoh statues represent evil spirits? – Yes, they do

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Fill in, words below:

burned – rules – celebrate – sacred – flights –
mistakes – think – bad – celebrates –
at home – empty –
demon

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1. Nyepi __________ the Balinese Hindu New Year.
2. People __________ Nyepi mainly on the island of Bali.
3. On Nyepi, people stay __________ and follow a day of silence.
4. During Nyepi, people _________ about their actions and try to improve themselves.
5. Balinese Hindus follow __________ of silence, no traveling, no working, and no entertainment.
6. Roads and shops in Bali are __________ on Nyepi.
7. The airport in Bali stops _________ for 24 hours during Nyepi.
8. The day before Nyepi, people make giant ___________statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
9. Ogoh‑ogoh statues represent __________ or evil spirits.
10. After the parade, some ogoh‑ogoh statues are __________ to take away bad spirits.
11. The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni, when families visit and forgive __________.
12. Before Nyepi, Balinese Hindus perform a ritual called Melasti to purify __________ objects.

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Correct version:

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1. Nyepi celebrates the Balinese Hindu New Year.
2. People celebrate Nyepi mainly on the island of Bali.
3. On Nyepi, people stay at home and follow a day of silence.
4. During Nyepi, people think about their actions and try to improve themselves.
5. Balinese Hindus follow rules of silence, no traveling, no working, and no entertainment.
6. Roads and shops in Bali are empty on Nyepi.
7. The airport in Bali stops flights for 24 hours during Nyepi.
8. The day before Nyepi, people make giant demon statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
9. Ogoh‑ogoh statues represent bad or evil spirits.
10. After the parade, some ogoh‑ogoh statues are burned to take away bad spirits.
11. The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni, when families visit and forgive mistakes.
12. Before Nyepi, Balinese Hindus perform a ritual called Melasti to purify sacred objects.

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Some questions and answers:

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1. What do people make before Nyepi? – People create giant demon statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
2. Who prepares the ogoh‑ogoh parades? – Balinese people organize the parades.
3. Why are ogoh‑ogoh statues important? – They show bad or evil spirits.
4. Does Bali close the airport during Nyepi? – Yes, the airport stops flights for 24 hours.
5. When do people take part in the ogoh‑ogoh parades? – The parades happen the evening before Nyepi.
6. How do people remove bad spirits? – They burn some ogoh‑ogoh statues after the parade.
7. Do roads and shops stay full on Nyepi? – No, the roads and shops are empty.
8. What do families do on Ngembak Geni? – Families visit each other and forgive past mistakes.
9. Why do Balinese Hindus perform Melasti? – They clean sacred objects before the new year.
10. How do people spend the day of Nyepi? – People reflect, stay silent, and pray.

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Match the question to the answer:

Questions:

1. What is Nyepi?
2. Where is Nyepi mainly celebrated?
3. When does Nyepi usually take place?
4. Why do people stay at home on Nyepi?
5. How do people spend the day of Nyepi?
6. Who prepares the ogoh‑ogoh parades?
7. What are ogoh‑ogoh statues?
8. Does the airport in Bali stop flights during Nyepi?
9. What happens to some ogoh‑ogoh statues after the parade?
10. What is the day after Nyepi called?
11. Who do families visit on Ngembak Geni?
12. Why do Balinese Hindus perform the Melasti ritual before Nyepi?

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Answers:

A. To purify sacred objects before the new year
B. Ngembak Geni
C. Bali
D. They are giant demon statues that represent bad or evil spirits
E. Balinese people
F. They stay at home to be silent and reflect
G. Yes, it stops flights for 24 hours
H. People spend the day in silence, reflection, and prayer
I. Some statues are burned to take away bad spirits
J. In March
K. Family and friends
L. Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu New Year

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

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Full version:

1. What is Nyepi? – Nyepi is the Balinese Hindu New Year.

2. Where is Nyepi mainly celebrated? – Nyepi is mainly celebrated on the island of Bali.

3. When does Nyepi usually take place? – Nyepi usually takes place in March.

4. Why do people stay at home on Nyepi? – People stay at home on Nyepi to be silent and reflect.

5. How do people spend the day of Nyepi? – People spend the day of Nyepi in silence, reflection, and prayer.

6. Who prepares the ogoh‑ogoh parades? – Balinese people prepare the ogoh‑ogoh parades.

7. What are ogoh‑ogoh statues? – Ogoh‑ogoh statues are giant demon statues that represent bad or evil spirits.

8. Does the airport in Bali stop flights during Nyepi? – Yes, the airport in Bali stops flights for 24 hours during Nyepi.

9. What happens to some ogoh‑ogoh statues after the parade? – Some ogoh‑ogoh statues are burned after the parade to take away bad spirits.

10. What is the day after Nyepi called? – The day after Nyepi is called Ngembak Geni.

11. Who do families visit on Ngembak Geni? – Families visit each other on Ngembak Geni.

12. Why do Balinese Hindus perform the Melasti ritual before Nyepi? – Balinese Hindus perform the Melasti ritual before Nyepi to purify sacred objects.

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Which phrase are we looking for (words from text)?

• Why Khmer New Year is the happiest and most exciting festival in Cambodia.

Khmer New Year is one of the most important festivals in Cambodia. It usually takes place in the middle of April. In 2026, it will be celebrated from April 14 to April 16. This festival marks the traditional New Year and the end of the rice harvest.

During Khmer New Year, many people travel back to their hometowns to spend time with their families. Before the holiday begins, people clean and decorate their homes. They want to start the new year in a clean and happy place.

Visiting temples is an important part of the celebration. Many families go to the temple to pray and bring food for the monks. They ask for good luck, good health, and success in the coming year. Some people also build small sand hills at the temple. This is a traditional religious activity.

Khmer New Year is also a time for fun. Young people play traditional games, dance together, and listen to music. There are many happy activities in villages and cities.

Another special tradition is pouring water on parents and grandparents. This shows respect and gives them good wishes for health and long life.

Khmer New Year is a joyful time when families and communities come together to celebrate and welcome a new beginning.

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Vocabulary:

• exciting – very fun and interesting.
• to take place – to happen.
• to celebrate – to do something special for a happy event.
• to mark the New Year – to show the start of the new year.
• harvest – the time when farmers collect crops from the field.
• a hometown – the town or city where a person grew up.
• to spend time with somebody – to be with someone for some time.
• to decorate – to make something look nice with colors or objects.
• good luck – good things happening to someone.
• success – doing something well and reaching a goal.
• health – how well your body feels and works.
• a sand hill – a small hill made of sand.
• an activity – something people do.
• a traditional game – a game people play for many years in a culture.
• to pour water on somebody – to put water on a person.
• to show respect – to be kind and polite to someone.
• to give good wishes – to say you hope good things happen to someone.
• joyful – very happy.
• a community – a group of people living in the same place.

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Vocabulary List

1. exciting
2. to take place
3. to celebrate
4. to mark the New Year
5. harvest
6. a hometown
7. to spend time with somebody
8. to decorate
9. good luck
10. success
11. health
12. a sand hill
13. an activity
14. a traditional game
15. to pour water on somebody
16. to show respect
17. to give good wishes
18. joyful
19. a community

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Match the words with the correct definitions:

A. a group of people living in the same place
B. something people do
C. to be with someone for some time
D. to do something special for a happy event
E. very fun and interesting
F. the town or city where a person grew up
G. to make something look nice with colors or objects
H. doing something well and reaching a goal
I. to put water on a person
J. very happy
K. a game people play for many years in a culture
L. a small hill made of sand
M. to be kind and polite to someone
N. good things happening to someone
O. to say you hope good things happen to someone
P. how well your body feels and works
Q. to show the start of the new year
R. the time when farmers collect crops from the field
S. to happen

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

exciting – very fun and interesting
to take place – to happen
to celebrate – to do something special for a happy event
to mark the New Year – to show the start of the new year
harvest – the time when farmers collect crops from the field
a hometown – the town or city where a person grew up
to spend time with somebody – to be with someone for some time
to decorate – to make something look nice with colors or objects
good luck – good things happening to someone
success – doing something well and reaching a goal
health – how well your body feels and works
a sand hill – a small hill made of sand
an activity – something people do
a traditional game – a game people play for many years in a culture
to pour water on somebody – to put water on a person
to show respect – to be kind and polite to someone
to give good wishes – to say you hope good things happen to someone
joyful – very happy
a community – a group of people living in the same place

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True or false:

1. A community is a group of people living in the same place.
2. To decorate means to make something look nice.
3. A sand hill is a big mountain of rock.
4. Good luck means bad things happen to someone.
5. A traditional game is a game people play for many years in a culture.
6. Harvest is the time when farmers collect crops from the field.
7. To show respect means to be rude to someone.
8. Joyful means very happy.
9. To pour water on somebody means to give someone a book.
10. An activity is something people do.
11. A hometown is the place where a person grew up.
12. Success means you fail to reach your goal.
13. Health means your body feels well and works well.
14. To celebrate means to sleep all day and do nothing.

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

1. A community is a group of people living in the same place.
2. To decorate means to make something look nice.
3. A sand hill is a big mountain of rock.
   True is: A sand hill is a small hill made of sand.
4. Good luck means bad things happen to someone.
   True is: Good luck means good things happen to someone.
5. A traditional game is a game people play for many years in a culture.
6. Harvest is the time when farmers collect crops from the field.
7. To show respect means to be rude to someone.
   True is: To show respect means to be kind and polite to someone.
8. Joyful means very happy.
9. To pour water on somebody means to give someone a book.
   True is: To pour water on somebody means to put water on a person.
10. An activity is something people do.
11. A hometown is the place where a person grew up.
12. Success means you fail to reach your goal.
    True is: Success means doing something well and reaching a goal.
13. Health means your body feels well and works well.
14. To celebrate means to sleep all day and do nothing.
    True is: To celebrate means to do something special for a happy event.

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True or false:

1. Khmer New Year is one of the most important festivals in Cambodia.
2. Khmer New Year usually takes place in the middle of January.
3. In 2026, Khmer New Year will be celebrated from April 14 to April 16.
4. The festival marks the traditional New Year and the end of the rice harvest.
5. During Khmer New Year, many people travel to other countries for work.
6. Before the holiday begins, people clean and decorate their homes.
7. People want to start the new year in a clean and happy place.
8. Families go to the temple to buy clothes.
9. People ask for good luck, good health, and success in the coming year.
10. People build small sand hills at the temple as a traditional religious activity.
11. Young people sit quietly at home and do nothing during the festival.
12. Pouring water on parents and grandparents shows respect.
13. Khmer New Year is a sad time when people stay alone.
14. Khmer New Year welcomes a new beginning.

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

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Correct version:

1. Khmer New Year is one of the most important festivals in Cambodia.
2. Khmer New Year usually takes place in the middle of January.
   True is: Khmer New Year usually takes place in the middle of April.
3. In 2026, Khmer New Year will be celebrated from April 14 to April 16.
4. The festival marks the traditional New Year and the end of the rice harvest.
5. During Khmer New Year, many people travel to other countries for work.
   True is: During Khmer New Year, many people travel back to their hometowns to spend time with their families.
6. Before the holiday begins, people clean and decorate their homes.
7. People want to start the new year in a clean and happy place.
8. Families go to the temple to buy clothes.
   True is: Families go to the temple to pray and bring food for the monks.
9. People ask for good luck, good health, and success in the coming year.
10. People build small sand hills at the temple as a traditional religious activity.
11. Young people sit quietly at home and do nothing during the festival.
    True is: Young people play traditional games, dance together, and listen to music.
12. Pouring water on parents and grandparents shows disrespect.
    True is: Pouring water on parents and grandparents shows respect.
13. Khmer New Year is a sad time when people stay alone.
    True is: Khmer New Year is a joyful time when families and communities come together to celebrate.
14. Khmer New Year welcomes a new beginning.

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Multiple choice, one answer correct:

1. When does Khmer New Year usually take place?
   a) April
   b) January
   c) In the middle of June
2. How long does the festival last?
   a) One day
   b) Three days
   c) A few days in April
3. Why do people travel back to their hometowns?
   a) To visit friends in another city
   b) To buy clothes
   c) To spend time with family
4. What do people do to their homes before the holiday?
   a) Clean and decorate
   b) Paint the walls
   c) Make the house ready for guests
5. Why do families visit the temple?
   a) To celebrate with everyone
   b) To buy souvenirs
   c) To pray and bring food
6. What do people ask for at the temple?
   a) Money
   b) Good luck and health
   c) Happiness and long life
7. What do young people do during Khmer New Year?
   a) Stay at home
   b) Play traditional games and dance
   c) Sing songs and listen to music
8. What is a sand hill used for?
   a) Playground
   b) Small hill at the temple
   c) Traditional activity
9. Pouring water on parents and grandparents means:
   a) Joke
   b) Respect
   c) Blessings
10. What kind of festival is Khmer New Year?
    a) Joyful
    b) Sad
    c) Quiet
11. What marks the New Year during the festival?
    a) Holidays
    b) Traditional celebration
    c) The harvest ends
12. Where is Khmer New Year mainly celebrated?
    a) Cambodia
    b) Thailand
    c) Vietnam
13. When do people usually start preparing for the festival?
    a) After the festival
    b) Before the holiday
    c) During school
14. What is one common activity for families?
    a) Staying at home
    b) Travel abroad
    c) Celebrate together

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Answers (one line)

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

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Correct answers:

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1. When does Khmer New Year usually take place? – April
2. How long does the festival last? – Three days
3. Why do people travel back to their hometowns? – To spend time with family
4. What do people do to their homes before the holiday? – Clean and decorate
5. Why do families visit the temple? – To pray and bring food
6. What do people ask for at the temple? – Good luck and health
7. What do young people do during Khmer New Year? – Play traditional games and dance
8. What is a sand hill used for? – Traditional activity
9. Pouring water on parents and grandparents means: – Respect
10. What kind of festival is Khmer New Year? – Joyful
11. What marks the New Year during the festival? – Traditional celebration
12. Where is Khmer New Year mainly celebrated? – Cambodia
13. When do people usually start preparing for the festival? – Before the holiday
14. What is one common activity for families? – Celebrate together

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Fill in, words below:

success – traditional – takes – clean – marks –
monks – respect – decorate – joyful –
lasts – sand hills – hometowns –
celebration – together

1. Khmer New Year usually __________ place in the middle of April.
2. Families go to the temple to pray and bring food for __________.
3. People travel to their __________ to spend time with family.
4. The festival __________ the traditional New Year and the end of the rice harvest.
5. People clean and __________ their homes before the holiday begins.
6. Pouring water on parents and grandparents shows _________ and gives blessings.
7. People ask for good luck, good health, and __________ at the temple.
8. The festival is __________ and brings families together.
9. Some people build small __________ at the temple as a traditional activity.
10. Families come __________ to celebrate and welcome a new beginning.
11. The festival usually __________ three days.
12. During the holiday, young people play __________ games and dance.
13. Visiting temples is an important part of the __________.
14. People want to start the new year in a __________ and happy place.

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Correct version:

1. Khmer New Year usually takes place in the middle of April.
2. Families go to the temple to pray and bring food for monks.
3. People travel to their hometowns to spend time with family.
4. The festival marks the traditional New Year and the end of the rice harvest.
5. People clean and decorate their homes before the holiday begins.
6. Pouring water on parents and grandparents shows respect and gives blessings.
7. People ask for good luck, good health, and success at the temple.
8. The festival is joyful and brings families together.
9. Some people build small sand hills at the temple as a traditional activity.
10. Families come together to celebrate and welcome a new beginning.
11. The festival usually lasts three days.
12. During the holiday, young people play traditional games and dance.
13. Visiting temples is an important part of the celebration.
14. People want to start the new year in a clean and happy place.

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Interview on Khmer New Year

1. What is Khmer New Year?

• Khmer New Year is a festival to celebrate the traditional New Year.

2. When does Khmer New Year take place?

• It takes place in the middle of April.

3. How long does the festival last?

• The festival lasts three days.

4. Why do people travel to their hometowns?

• People travel to their hometowns to spend time with their families.

5. What do people do to their homes before the festival?

• They clean and decorate their homes.

6. Where do families go to pray?

• Families go to the temple to pray.

7. What do people bring to the temple?

• They bring food for the monks.

8. What do people ask for at the temple?

• They ask for good luck, good health, and success.

9. Who plays traditional games during the festival?

• Young people play traditional games during the festival.

10. How do people show respect to parents and grandparents?

• They pour water on their parents and grandparents.

11. What do some people build at the temple?

• Some people build small sand hills at the temple.

12. Why do people clean their homes before the New Year?

• They want to start the new year in a clean and happy place.

13. How do families celebrate together?

• Families celebrate together by visiting temples and playing games.

14. What makes Khmer New Year joyful?

• Khmer New Year is joyful because families and communities come together.

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Put these 6 events in the correct order:

1. People clean and decorate their homes.
2. Families travel back to their hometowns.
3. Families visit the temple to pray and bring food.
4. Young people play traditional games and dance.
5. Some people build small sand hills at the temple.
6. People pour water on parents and grandparents to show respect.

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Answer key: 2, 1, 3, 5, 4, 6

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Corrrect sequence:

1. Families travel back to their hometowns.
2. People clean and decorate their homes.
3. Families visit the temple to pray and bring food.
4. Some people build small sand hills at the temple.
5. Young people play traditional games and dance.
6. People pour water on parents and grandparents to show respect.

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Khmer New Year – Fill in the table

Activity	Who does it?	Why / Purpose
Travel back to hometowns
Clean and decorate homes
Visit the temple
Build small sand hills
Play traditional games and dance
Pour water on parents and grandparents

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Correct version:

Activity	Who does it?	Why / Purpose
Travel back to hometowns	Families / people	To spend time with family
Clean and decorate homes	Families / people	To start the new year in a clean and happy place
Visit the temple	Families / people	To pray and bring food for monks
Build small sand hills	Some people	Traditional religious activity
Play traditional games and dance	Young people	Fun and celebration
Pour water on parents and grandparents	People / families	To show respect and give blessings

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is on March 8 every year. It is an important day for women all around the world. On this day, people talk about women’s lives and the problems they still have.

Many things are better today, but some problems are still not solved. In some countries, girls cannot go to school. Sometimes families think boys’ education is more important. But girls also need education to have a good future.

Women also have problems at work. In many jobs, women get less money than men. This is not fair because they often do the same work. Women should get the same pay as men.

Another problem is safety. Some women feel unsafe at home, at work, or in the street. Violence against women is still a big problem in many places.

Women are also not always leaders in politics, business, or science. The world needs more women leaders and more women’s ideas.

International Women’s Day reminds us that women and men should have the same rights. The world still needs to work hard to make life better for women and girls. 🌷

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Vocabulary:

• to solve a problem – to find an answer to a problem
• education – learning in school or university
• a good future – a good life later
• less money than men – women get smaller pay than men
• to be fair – to be good and equal to everyone
• to get the same pay – to get the same money for the same work
• safety – when you are safe and nothing bad happens
• to feel unsafe – to feel afraid or not safe
• violence – hurting someone (for example hitting or attacking)
• a leader – a person who leads a group
• politics – work about running a country or government
• science – study about nature, the world, and how things work
• to remind – to help someone remember something
• to remember – to keep something in your mind
• to have the same rights – people have the same freedoms [when a person can choose what they want to do and live without control or unfair rules]
• to make life better – to improve life

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Match the word with the correct definition:

1. education
2. violence
3. to remind
4. less money than men
5. a good future
6. safety
7. politics
8. to get the same pay
9. freedom
10. to solve a problem
11. to be fair
12. a leader
13. science
14. to remember
15. to have the same rights
16. to make life better
17. to feel unsafe

Definitions:

a. study about nature, the world, and how things work
b. people have the same freedoms [when a person can choose what they want to do and live without control or unfair rules]
c. to help someone remember something
d. a person who leads a group
e. women get smaller pay than men
f. learning in school or university
g. when a person can choose what they want to do and live without control or unfair rules
h. to improve life
i. work about running a country or government
j. to find an answer to a problem
k. when you are safe and nothing bad happens
l. to feel afraid or not safe
m. to keep something in your mind
n. hurting someone (for example hitting or attacking)
o. to get the same money for the same work
p. to be good and equal to everyone
q. a good life later

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

education – learning in school or university

violence – hurting someone (for example hitting or attacking)

to remind – to help someone remember something

less money than men – women get smaller pay than men

a good future – a good life later

safety – when you are safe and nothing bad happens

politics – work about running a country or government

to get the same pay – to get the same money for the same work

freedom – when a person can choose what they want to do and live without control or unfair rules

to solve a problem – to find an answer to a problem

to be fair – to be good and equal to everyone

a leader – a person who leads a group

science – study about nature, the world, and how things work

to remember – to keep something in your mind

to have the same rights – people have the same freedoms [when a person can choose what they want to do and live without control or unfair rules]

to make life better – to improve life

to feel unsafe – to feel afraid or not safe

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True or false?

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1. Women always earn the same pay as men.
2. International Women’s Day is on March 8.
3. Some girls cannot go to school in some countries.
4. Violence is not a problem for women today.
5. A leader is a person who leads a group.
6. Women should get less money than men for the same work.
7. Safety means when you are safe and nothing bad happens.
8. Women are not important in society.
9. International Women’s Day reminds us to support equality.
10. Politics is learning in school or university.
11. A good future is a good life later.
12. To solve a problem means to keep something in your mind.
13. Women can be leaders in science, business, or politics.
14. To make life better means to improve life.

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True: 2,3,5,7,9,11,13,14

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Correct answers:

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1. Women always earn the same pay as men. True is: Women should get the same pay as men for the same work.
2. International Women’s Day is on March 8.
3. Some girls cannot go to school in some countries.
4. Violence is not a problem for women today. True is: Violence is hurting someone (for example hitting or attacking) and is still a problem.
5. A leader is a person who leads a group.
6. Women should get less money than men for the same work. True is: Women should get the same money for the same work.
7. Safety means when you are safe and nothing bad happens.
8. Women are not important in society. True is: Women help families, communities, and countries grow.
9. International Women’s Day reminds us to support equality.
10. Politics is learning in school or university. True is: Politics is work about running a country or government.
11. A good future is a good life later.
12. To solve a problem means to keep something in your mind. True is: To solve a problem means to find an answer to a problem.
13. Women can be leaders in science, business, or politics.
14. To make life better means to improve life.

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Fill in, words below:

happens – reminds – every – solve –
violence – countries – means –
future – choose –
same – women – pay –
street – leaders

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1. International Women’s Day is on March 8 __________ year.
2. The day is only for celebrating ___________ and not for thinking about problems?
3. Some girls cannot go to school in some __________.
4. Education helps girls have a good __________.
5. Women always earn the same _________ as men?
6. Women sometimes get less money than men for the __________ work.
7. Safety is when you are safe and nothing bad __________.
8. Some women feel unsafe at home, at work, or in the ___________.
9. __________ is a problem for women in many countries.
10. Women cannot be ___________ in politics, science, or business?
11. International Women’s Day __________ us to support equality.
12. To make life better __________ to improve life for everyone.
13. Freedom is when a person can __________ what they want to do.
14. To __________ a problem means to find an answer to a problem.

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Correct version:

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1. International Women’s Day is on March 8 every year.
2. The day is only for celebrating women and not for thinking about problems.
3. Some girls cannot go to school in some countries.
4. Education helps girls have a good future.
5. Women always earn the same pay as men.
6. Women sometimes get less money than men for the same work.
7. Safety is when you are safe and nothing bad happens.
8. Some women feel unsafe at home, at work, or in the street.
9. Violence is a problem for women in many countries.
10. Women cannot be leaders in politics, science, or business.
11. International Women’s Day reminds us to support equality.
12. To make life better means to improve life for everyone.
13. Freedom is when a person can choose what they want to do.
14. To solve a problem means to find an answer to a problem.

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Fill in, words below:

education – home – year – help – problems –
choose – helps – reminds – politics –
happens – pay –
hurting

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Interview with Anna – fighting for women’s rights

1. Interviewer: What is International Women’s Day?
Anna: It is on March 8. We celebrate women and think about __________ women have.

2. Interviewer: When is International Women’s Day?
Anna: It is on March 8 every __________.

3. Interviewer: Why do girls need education?
Anna: Education __________ girls have a good future.

4. Interviewer: How can we make life better for women?
Anna: We can give women safety, __________, and the same rights as men.

5. Interviewer: Who can be leaders?
Anna: Women can be leaders in __________, science, or work.

6. Interviewer: Where do some women feel unsafe?
Anna: Some women feel unsafe at __________, at work, or in the street.

7. Interviewer: What is safety?
Anna: Safety is when you are safe and nothing bad ___________.

8. Interviewer: What is violence?
Anna: Violence is __________ someone.

9. Interviewer: How can we solve problems for women?
Anna: We can give women education, ___________ the same money as men, and protect them.

10. Interviewer: Why is freedom important?
Anna: Freedom is when a person can ___________ what they want to do.

11. Interviewer: Who does International Women’s Day remind?
Anna: It _______ everyone to respect women and support equality.

12. Interviewer: Why are women important?
Anna: Women __________ families, communities, and countries grow.

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Correct version:

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Interview with Anna – fighting for women’s rights

1. Interviewer: What is International Women’s Day?
Anna: It is on March 8. We celebrate women and think about problems women have.

2. Interviewer: When is International Women’s Day?
Anna: It is on March 8 every year.

3. Interviewer: Why do girls need education?
Anna: Education helps girls have a good future.

4. Interviewer: How can we make life better for women?
Anna: We can give women safety, education, and the same rights as men.

5. Interviewer: Who can be leaders?
Anna: Women can be leaders in politics, science, or work.

6. Interviewer: Where do some women feel unsafe?
Anna: Some women feel unsafe at home, at work, or in the street.

7. Interviewer: What is safety?
Anna: Safety is when you are safe and nothing bad happens.

8. Interviewer: What is violence?
Anna: Violence is hurting someone.

9. Interviewer: How can we solve problems for women?
Anna: We can give women education, pay the same money as men, and protect them.

10. Interviewer: Why is freedom important?
Anna: Freedom is when a person can choose what they want to do.

11. Interviewer: Who does International Women’s Day remind?
Anna: It reminds everyone to respect women and support equality.

12. Interviewer: Why are women important?
Anna: Women help families, communities, and countries grow.

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Which phrase are we looking for?

• dedicated to a great lady, Leng Chantheany

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Make sure you are familiar with the
present simple and
past simple tenses;

if not, check out exercises on these two tenses first.

FKC on Facebook =>link

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1. Present Simple

Use:

• For things that are true always or regular habits.
• Often with words like always, usually, sometimes, every day.

Structure:

• Positive: Subject + base verb (add -s for he/she/it)
• Negative: Subject + do/does + not + base verb
• Question: Do/Does + subject + base verb?

Examples:

• I go to school every day.
• She plays football on Sundays.
• They don’t like vegetables.
• Do you study English?

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2. Past Simple

Use:

• For actions that happened in the past and are finished.
• Often with words like yesterday, last week, in 2009, ago.

Structure:

• Positive: Subject + verb in past (regular verbs: add -ed)
• Negative: Subject + did + not + base verb
• Question: Did + subject + base verb?

Examples:

• I went to school yesterday.
• She played football last Sunday.
• They didn’t like the movie.
• Did you study English yesterday?

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Interview with Leng Chantheany

1. Q: Can you tell us your name?
A: My name is Leng Chantheany.

2. Q: Where do you live?
A: I live in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

3. Q: What is your organization?
A: It is Future of Khmer Children Organization.

4. Q: When did you start it?
A: I started it in 2009.

5. Q: Why did you start this organization?
A: I wanted to help poor children and families.

6. Q: What was your childhood like?
A: My childhood was very hard. My family was poor and we had war.

7. Q: Did you go to school when you were young?
A: No, not much. I studied a little after the war.

8. Q: Why is education important to you?
A: Education opens the door to the future.

9. Q: How many children do you help now?
A: We help more than 450 children.

10. Q: What subjects do you teach?
A: We teach English, math, computer, music, and dance.

11. Q: Do you teach job skills?
A: Yes, we teach computer and Auto-CAD for job skills.

12. Q: Do you help mothers?
A: Yes, we teach mothers sewing and languages.

13. Q: How do you help the community?
A: We give food and supplies in emergencies.

14. Q: What is your dream?
A: My dream is a better future for Cambodian children.

15. Q: What do you want to say to supporters?
A: Thank you. You can change a child’s life.

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Vocabulary:

• education – learning at school or from teachers.
• a subject (in school) – a type of lesson, like math or English.
• Auto-CAD – a computer program to make drawings for buildings.
• job skills – the abilities you need to do work.
• sewing – making clothes with a needle and thread.
• a language – words people speak, like Khmer or English.
• a community – a group of people who live in the same place.
• a supply – things people need, like food or clothes.
• an emergency – a dangerous or sudden problem that needs help.
• a supporter – a person who helps or gives money to a cause.
• to change a life – to make someone’s life better.

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Leng Chantheany is a strong and kind woman from Siem Reap, Cambodia. She grew up during the Khmer Rouge time. Her childhood was very difficult. Her parents were separated, and her family was very poor. She wanted to go to school, but she did not have many chances. After the war, she studied little by little and finished high school.

Later, she had a good job in a hotel and restaurant, but she left her job in 2009. She started the Future of Khmer Children Organization to help poor children and families. She believed education opened the door to the future.

Her school helps more than 450 children. The students study English, math, computer, music, and dance. Teenagers learn computer skills and Auto-CAD for jobs. She also helps mothers learn sewing and languages. She gives food and supplies to families in need.

Mrs. Leng Chantheany is more than a role model because she works hard and helps others. She changes many lives and gives hope to Cambodian children and families.

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Vocabulary:

• to be kind – to help or care for other people.
• to grow up – to become an adult from a child.
• childhood – the time when you are a child.
• to be separated – to live away from someone you love.
• to have a chance – to get an opportunity to do something.
• little by little – slowly, step by step.
• to finish school – to complete all lessons and leave school.
• to believe – to think something is true.
• the future – the time that comes after now.
• computer skills – the ability to use a computer.
• families in need – families who need help or support.
• a role model – a person you look up to and want to be like.
• to give hope – to make someone feel they can have a better life.

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Match word to defintion:

Words:

1. to be kind
2. to grow up
3. childhood
4. to be separated
5. to have a chance
6. little by little
7. to finish school
8. to believe
9. the future
10. computer skills
11. families in need
12. a role model
13. to give hope

Definitions :

a. slowly, step by step
b. the ability to use a computer
c. to think something is true
d. the time that comes after now
e. families who need help or support
f. to help or care for other people
g. to complete all lessons and leave school
h. the time when you are a child
i. a person you look up to and want to be like
j. to make someone feel they can have a better life
k. to become an adult from a child
l. to live away from someone you love
m. to get an opportunity to do something

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

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Correct version:

• to be kind – to help or care for other people
• to grow up – to become an adult from a child
• childhood – the time when you are a child
• to be separated – to live away from someone you love
• to have a chance – to get an opportunity to do something
• little by little – slowly, step by step
• to finish school – to complete all lessons and leave school
• to believe – to think something is true
• the future – the time that comes after now
• computer skills – the ability to use a computer
• families in need – families who need help or support
• a role model – a person you look up to and want to be like
• to give hope – to make someone feel they can have a better life

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True or false:

1. Leng Chantheany is a kind and strong woman.
2. She grew up during a peaceful time in Cambodia.
3. Her family was very rich when she was a child.
4. She wanted to go to school but had few chances.
5. After the war, she immediately finished college.
6. She had a job in a hotel and restaurant before 2009.
7. She started the Future of Khmer Children Organization in 2015.
8. Her school helps more than 450 children.
9. Students at her school only study English and math.
10. Teenagers at her school learn computer skills and Auto-CAD.
11. She teaches mothers sewing and languages.
12. She does not provide food or supplies to families in need.
13. Mrs. Leng Chantheany is considered a role model.
14. She only helps children and does not care about their families.

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True: 1,4,6,8,10,11,13

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Correct version:

Leng Chantheany is a kind and strong woman.

She grew up during a peaceful time in Cambodia. True is: She grew up during the Khmer Rouge time.

Her family was very rich when she was a child. True is: Her family was very poor when she was a child.

She wanted to go to school but had few chances.

After the war, she immediately finished college. True is: After the war, she studied little by little and finished high school.

She had a job in a hotel and restaurant before 2009.

She started the Future of Khmer Children Organization in 2015. True is: She started the Future of Khmer Children Organization in 2009.

Her school helps more than 450 children.

Students at her school only study English and math. True is: Students at her school study English, math, computer, music, and dance.

Teenagers at her school learn computer skills and Auto-CAD.

She teaches mothers sewing and languages.

She does not provide food or supplies to families in need. True is: She gives food and supplies to families in need.

Mrs. Leng Chantheany is considered a role model.

She only helps children and does not care about their families. True is: She helps both children and their families.

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Answer in full sentences:

1. Is Leng Chantheany from Battambang or Siem Reap?
2. Did she grow up in easy or difficult times?
3. Were her parents together or separated during her childhood?
4. Was her family rich or poor?
5. Did she have many chances or few chances to go to school?
6. Did she finish high school quickly or little by little?
7. Did she work in a hotel and restaurant or in a school first?
8. Did she leave her job before 2009 or in 2009?
9. Did she start the Future of Khmer Children Organization or the Cambodian Red Cross?
10. Does her school help fewer than 100 children or more than 400 children?
11. Do students study only English and math or English, math, music, and computer?
12. Do teenagers learn only dance or computer skills and Auto-CAD?
13. Does she help only children or also mothers learn sewing and languages?
14. Is Mrs. Leng Chantheany famous for helping others or only for working hard?

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Correct answers:

1. Is Leng Chantheany from Battambang or Siem Reap? – Leng Chantheany is from Siem Reap.
2. Did she grow up in easy or difficult times? – She grew up in difficult times.
3. Were her parents together or separated during her childhood? – Her parents were separated during her childhood.
4. Was her family rich or poor? – Her family was very poor.
5. Did she have many chances or few chances to go to school? – She had few chances to go to school.
6. Did she finish high school quickly or little by little? – She finished high school little by little.
7. Did she work in a hotel and restaurant or in a school first? – She worked in a hotel and restaurant first.
8. Did she leave her job before 2009 or in 2009? – She left her job in 2009.
9. Did she start the Future of Khmer Children Organization or the Cambodian Red Cross? – She started the Future of Khmer Children Organization.
10. Does her school help fewer than 100 children or more than 400 children? – Her school helps more than 400 children.
11. Do students study only English and math or English, math, music, and computer? – Students study English, math, music, and computer.
12. Do teenagers learn only dance or computer skills and Auto-CAD? – Teenagers learn computer skills and Auto-CAD.
13. Does she help only children or also mothers learn sewing and languages? – She also helps mothers learn sewing and languages.
14. Is Mrs. Leng Chantheany famous for helping others or only for working hard? – Mrs. Leng Chantheany is famous for helping others.

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Fill in, words below:

helps – childhood – changes – before –
chances – sewing – strong –
little by little – dance –
separated – families –
grew up –

1. Leng Chantheany is a __________ and kind woman from Siem Reap, Cambodia.
2. She __________ during the Khmer Rouge time.
3. Her __________ was very difficult.
4. Her parents were __________, and her family was very poor.
5. She wanted to go to school but did not have many __________.
6. After the war, she studied __________ and finished high school.
7. She had a good job in a hotel and restaurant __________ 2009.
8. She started the Future of Khmer Children Organization to help poor children and __________.
9. Her school __________ more than 450 children.
10. Students study English, math, computer, music, and __________ at her school.
11. She also helps mothers learn __________ and languages.
12. Mrs. Leng Chantheany works hard, __________ many lives, and gives hope to Cambodian children and families.

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Full version:

1. Leng Chantheany is a strong and kind woman from Siem Reap, Cambodia.
2. She grew up during the Khmer Rouge time.
3. Her childhood was very difficult.
4. Her parents were separated, and her family was very poor.
5. She wanted to go to school but did not have many chances.
6. After the war, she studied little by little and finished high school.
7. She had a good job in a hotel and restaurant before 2009.
8. She started the Future of Khmer Children Organization to help poor children and families.
9. Her school helps more than 450 children.
10. Students study English, math, computer, music, and dance at her school.
11. She also helps mothers learn sewing and languages.
12. Mrs. Leng Chantheany works hard, changes many lives, and gives hope to Cambodian children and families.

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Dear Mr. Wolf,

Thank you for your email and for your interest in the Kasada Festival. Greetings from the front desk of the Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta.

The festival is called Yadnya Kasada. It takes place at Mount Bromo in East Java. Mount Bromo is an active volcano and a famous tourist destination. The Tenggerese people celebrate this festival every year. It is an important religious event for the local Hindu community.

During the festival, people bring offerings such as rice, fruit, vegetables, flowers, and sometimes animals like chickens or goats. In the evening and early morning, they walk to the crater of the volcano. They throw the offerings into the crater. They do this to thank God and to pray for safety, good health, and a good harvest.

The date of the festival changes every year because it follows the traditional Tengger calendar. It usually takes place in May, June, or July.

From Jakarta, you can travel by plane or train to Surabaya or Malang, and then continue by car to Mount Bromo. Many guests choose to join a tour package.

Please let us know if you need assistance with transportation or tour arrangements. We are happy to help you.

Kind regards,
Indra
Front Desk
Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta

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Vocabulary:

• a reply: an answer to a message or question
• to take place: to happen
• an active volcano: a mountain that can explode and has fire or lava
• a tourist destination: a place many people visit for holiday
• to celebrate: to do something special for a happy day
• an event: something that happens on a special day
• a community: a group of people who live in the same place
• an offering: something you give as a gift (often for God)
• vegetables: plants we eat, like carrots and cabbage
• a goat: a farm animal with horns
• to throw: to send something with your hand through the air
• a crater: a big hole at the top of a volcano
• to pray for safety: to ask God to protect you
• a harvest: food that farmers collect from the field
• to change: to become different
• to continue: to go on, not stop
• to choose: to pick one thing
• to join a tour: to go with a group and a guide
• assistance: help
• transportation: a way to travel, like a car, bus, or plane

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Match word/s and definition:

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Words:

1. a reply
2. to take place
3. an active volcano
4. a tourist destination
5. to celebrate
6. an event
7. a community
8. an offering
9. vegetables
10. a goat
11. to throw
12. a crater
13. to pray for safety
14. a harvest
15. to change
16. to continue
17. to choose
18. to join a tour
19. assistance
20. transportation

Definitions:

A. to send something with your hand through the air
B. a place many people visit for holiday
C. a big hole at the top of a volcano
D. to pick one thing
E. food that farmers collect from the field
F. a group of people who live in the same place
G. a farm animal with horns
H. something you give as a gift (often for God)
I. plants we eat, like carrots and cabbage
J. to do something special for a happy day
K. something that happens on a special day
L. to ask God to protect you
M. a mountain that can explode and has fire or lava
N. to happen
O. an answer to a message or question
P. go on, not stop
Q. to go with a group and a guide
R. help
S. a way to travel, like a car, bus, or plane
T. to become different

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

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Correct version:

1. a reply – an answer to a message or question
2. to take place – to happen
3. an active volcano – a mountain that can explode and has fire or lava
4. a tourist destination – a place many people visit for holiday
5. to celebrate – to do something special for a happy day
6. an event – something that happens on a special day
7. a community – a group of people who live in the same place
8. an offering – something you give as a gift (often for God)
9. vegetables – plants we eat, like carrots and cabbage
10. a goat – a farm animal with horns
11. to throw – to send something with your hand through the air
12. a crater – a big hole at the top of a volcano
13. to pray for safety – to ask God to protect you
14. a harvest – food that farmers collect from the field
15. to change – to become different
16. to continue – go on, not stop
17. to choose – to pick one thing
18. to join a tour – to go with a group and a guide
19. assistance – help
20. transportation – a way to travel, like a car, bus, or plane

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True or false:

1. The Kasada festival takes place at Mount Bromo.
2. People throw offerings into a river during the festival.
3. Mount Bromo is an active volcano.
4. The festival happens on the same date every year.
5. Offerings can include rice, fruit, vegetables, and animals.
6. Guests can travel from Jakarta to Mount Bromo by plane or train.
7. The festival is a Christian celebration.
8. Visitors sometimes join a tour to see the festival.
9. The Tenggerese people live near Mount Bromo.
10. The offerings are thrown into the volcano to pray for safety and good harvest.
11. The festival lasts for a whole month.
12. Mount Bromo is located in West Java.
13. The Tenggerese people do not celebrate the festival anymore.
14. Guests can ask for assistance with transportation at the hotel.

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True: 1,3,5,6,8,9,14

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Correct version:

1. The Kasada festival takes place at Mount Bromo.
2. People throw offerings into a river during the festival. True is: People throw offerings into the volcano crater during the festival.
3. Mount Bromo is an active volcano.
4. The festival happens on the same date every year. True is: The festival date changes every year because it follows the Tengger calendar.
5. Offerings can include rice, fruit, vegetables, and animals.
6. Guests can travel from Jakarta to Mount Bromo by plane or train.
7. The festival is a Christian celebration. True is: The festival is a Hindu celebration by the Tenggerese people.
8. Visitors sometimes join a tour to see the festival.
9. The Tenggerese people live near Mount Bromo.
10. The offerings are thrown into the volcano to pray for safety and good harvest.
11. The festival lasts for a whole month. True is: The festival lasts only for one day, with ceremonies in the evening and early morning.
12. Mount Bromo is located in West Java. True is: Mount Bromo is located in East Java.
13. The Tenggerese people do not celebrate the festival anymore. True is: The Tenggerese people still celebrate the festival every year.
14. Guests can ask for assistance with transportation at the hotel.

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Fill in, words below:

organized – sacred place – celebrated – event –
local – traditional – active – takes place –
flowers – assistance – vegetables –
throw – safety –
travel

1. The festival is called Yadnya Kasada and is __________ every year.
2. Mount Bromo is an __________ volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
3. The Tenggerese people bring __________ as part of the offerings.
4. Some offerings include rice, fruit, __________ , and small animals.
5. The festival is an important religious __________ for the Hindu community.
6. Guests from Jakarta can __________ by plane or train to East Java.
7. Many visitors join an __________ tour to see the festival ceremonies.
8. The Tenggerese people __________ the offerings into the volcano crater.
9. The festival usually __________ in May, June, or July each year.
10. The offerings are thrown to thank God and pray for __________
11. The festival follows the __________ Tengger calendar, not the Gregorian calendar.
12. The volcano crater is considered a __________ by the Tenggerese people.
13. Guests can ask for __________ with transportation at the hotel.
14. The festival attracts both __________ and international tourists every year.

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Full version:

1. The festival is called Yadnya Kasada and is celebrated every year.
2. Mount Bromo is an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia.
3. The Tenggerese people bring flowers as part of the offerings.
4. Some offerings include rice, fruit, vegetables, and small animals.
5. The festival is an important religious event for the Hindu community.
6. Guests from Jakarta can travel by plane or train to East Java.
7. Many visitors join an organized tour to see the festival ceremonies.
8. The Tenggerese people throw the offerings into the volcano crater.
9. The festival usually takes place in May, June, or July each year.
10. The offerings are thrown to thank God and pray for safety.
11. The festival follows the traditional Tengger calendar, not the Gregorian calendar.
12. The volcano crater is considered a sacred place by the Tenggerese people.
13. Guests can ask for assistance with transportation at the hotel.
14. The festival attracts both local and international tourists every year.

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Correct is……………, answer in full sentences:

1. Is the festival celebrated every year or every two years?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   The festival is celebrated every year.
   
2. Do offerings include rice, fruits, vegetables, or small animals?
3. Is Mount Bromo an active volcano or an inactive volcano?
4. Do the Tenggerese people throw the offerings into the crater or into a river?
5. Does the festival usually take place in May, June, or July?
6. Do visitors often join an organized tour or go alone?
7. Is the festival an important religious event for the Hindu community or for Christians?
8. Can guests travel from Jakarta to East Java by plane or by bicycle?
9. Is the volcano crater considered sacred or ordinary by the Tenggerese people?
10. Are flowers included in the offerings or not included?
11. Can guests ask for assistance with transportation at the hotel or not?
12. Does the festival attract both local and international tourists or only local people?
13. Do ceremonies happen in the evening and early morning or during the afternoon only?
14. Do people climb to the crater rim to make the offerings or stay far from the volcano?

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Full version:

1. Is the festival celebrated every year or every two years? – The festival is celebrated every year.
2. Do offerings include rice, fruits, vegetables, or small animals? – The offerings include rice, fruits, vegetables, and small animals.
3. Is Mount Bromo an active volcano or an inactive volcano? – Mount Bromo is an active volcano.
4. Do the Tenggerese people throw the offerings into the crater or into a river? – The Tenggerese people throw the offerings into the crater.
5. Does the festival usually take place in May, June, or July? – The festival usually takes place in May, June, or July.
6. Do visitors often join an organized tour or go alone? – Many visitors join an organized tour.
7. Is the festival an important religious event for the Hindu community or for Christians? – The festival is an important religious event for the Hindu community.
8. Can guests travel from Jakarta to East Java by plane or by bicycle? – Guests can travel from Jakarta to East Java by plane or train.
9. Is the volcano crater considered sacred or ordinary by the Tenggerese people? – The volcano crater is considered sacred by the Tenggerese people.
10. Are flowers included in the offerings or not included? – Flowers are included in the offerings.
11. Can guests ask for assistance with transportation at the hotel or not? – Guests can ask for assistance with transportation at the hotel.
12. Does the festival attract both local and international tourists or only local people? – The festival attracts both local and international tourists.
13. Do ceremonies happen in the evening and early morning or during the afternoon only? – Ceremonies happen in the evening and early morning.
14. Do people climb to the crater rim to make the offerings or stay far from the volcano? – People climb to the crater rim to make the offerings.

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Interview with Indra – fill in, words below:

people – come – assistance – every year – throw – traditional – sacred – train – usually – organized – it – sometimes – harvest

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Interviewer: Hello, Indra. Can you tell me about the Kasada festival?
Indra: Yes, of course. The Kasada festival is a __________ celebration by the Tenggerese people at Mount Bromo.

1. Interviewer: When does the festival take place?
Indra: The festival __________ takes place in May, June, or July.

2. Interviewer: How often is the festival celebrated?
Indra: The festival is celebrated __________.

3. Interviewer: Where do people celebrate it?
Indra: People celebrate __________ at Mount Bromo in East Java.

4. Interviewer: Who celebrates the festival?
Indra: The Tenggerese__________ celebrate the festival.

5. Interviewer: What do people bring as offerings?
Indra: People bring rice, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and __________ small animals like chickens or goats.

6. Interviewer: What do people do with the offerings?
Indra: They __________ the offerings into the crater of the volcano.

7. Interviewer: Why do they throw offerings into the volcano?
Indra: They do this to thank God and to pray for safety and a good __________.

8. Interviewer: Do visitors watch the festival?
Indra: Yes, many visitors __________ to watch the festival.

9. Interviewer: Can guests join a tour?
Indra: Yes, many guests choose to join an __________ tour.

10. Interviewer: How do people travel from Jakarta to Mount Bromo?
Indra: People travel by plane or __________ to East Java, then by car to the volcano.

11. Interviewer: Is the crater a special place?
Indra: Yes, the crater is a __________ place for the Tenggerese people.

12. Interviewer: Can visitors get help from hotels for transport?
Indra: Yes, hotels like Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta give __________ with transportation.

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Full version:

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Interviewer: Hello, Indra. Can you tell me about the Kasada festival?
Indra: Yes, of course. The Kasada festival is a traditional celebration by the Tenggerese people at Mount Bromo.

1. Interviewer: When does the festival take place?
Indra: The festival usually takes place in May, June, or July.

2. Interviewer: How often is the festival celebrated?
Indra: The festival is celebrated every year.

3. Interviewer: Where do people celebrate it?
Indra: People celebrate it at Mount Bromo in East Java.

4. Interviewer: Who celebrates the festival?
Indra: The Tenggerese people celebrate the festival.

5. Interviewer: What do people bring as offerings?
Indra: People bring rice, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and sometimes small animals like chickens or goats.

6. Interviewer: What do people do with the offerings?
Indra: They throw the offerings into the crater of the volcano.

7. Interviewer: Why do they throw offerings into the volcano?
Indra: They do this to thank God and to pray for safety and a good harvest.

8. Interviewer: Do visitors watch the festival?
Indra: Yes, many visitors come to watch the festival.

9. Interviewer: Can guests join a tour?
Indra: Yes, many guests choose to join an organized tour.

10. Interviewer: How do people travel from Jakarta to Mount Bromo?
Indra: People travel by plane or train to East Java, then by car to the volcano.

11. Interviewer: Is the crater a special place?
Indra: Yes, the crater is a sacred place for the Tenggerese people.

12. Interviewer: Can visitors get help from hotels for transport?
Indra: Yes, hotels like Wyndham Casablanca Jakarta give assistance with transportation.

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Unscramble the words, which phrase are we looking for?

• my visit

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I visited the Traditional Fishing Festival at Boeung Trapeang Krom in Satum village, Thbong Khmum Province. It was on 14 February 2026. The festival showed old Cambodian fishing traditions and local culture.

After the rice harvest, the water in the rivers and lakes was lower. I saw people from the village and nearby areas come together to catch fish. They used nets, traps, and sometimes their hands. Everyone worked together to catch a lot of fish. It was interesting to see how they celebrated friendship and community while fishing.

During the festival, I watched many cultural activities. I saw traditional music and dancing. There were games for children and local food for everyone. I learned how local people caught fish. I even tried fishing a little myself.

The festival was very colorful and lively. I enjoyed the fish, the celebrations, and the friendly atmosphere. It was a good way to see Cambodian traditions and daily life. Families, children, and tourists were happy and excited. Visiting the Traditional Fishing Festival at Boeung Trapeang Krom helped me understand Cambodian culture and old customs. I will remember this festival for a long time.

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Vocabulary:

• a harvest – the time when people collect crops, like rice or vegetables, from the fields.
• nearby areas – places close to where you are.
• to catch fish – to get fish from a river, lake, or sea.
• a trap – something to catch animals or fish.
• to celebrate – to do something special to show happiness, like a party or festival.
• friendship – the feeling between good friends.
• a community – a group of people who live in the same place or share something.
• to try fishing – to do fishing, even if you are not an expert.
• a little – a small amount.
• to be colorful – to have many colors.
• to be lively – to be full of energy and fun.
• to enjoy – to feel happy because you like something.
• a celebration – a happy event for a special reason, like a holiday or festival.
• daily life – what people do every day.
• to be excited – to feel very happy and full of energy.
• old customs – traditional ways of doing things from the past.
• to remember – to keep information or experiences in your mind.
• for a long time – for many hours, days, or years.

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Infinitive / Base	Past Tense
to visit	visited
to be	was / were
to show	showed
to see	saw
to come	come
to catch	catch
to use	used
to work	worked
to celebrate	celebrated
to watch	watched
to learn	learned
to try	tried
to enjoy	enjoyed
to help	helped
to understand	understand
to remember	remember

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Match the Word to Its Definition

Words:

1. a harvest
2. nearby areas
3. to catch fish
4. a trap
5. to celebrate
6. friendship
7. a community
8. to try fishing
9. a little
10. to be colorful
11. to be lively
12. to enjoy
13. a celebration
14. daily life
15. to be excited
16. old customs
17. to remember
18. for a long time

Definitions:
A. to feel very happy and full of energy
B. a happy event for a special reason, like a holiday or festival
C. something to catch animals or fish
D. to do fishing, even if you are not an expert
E. a small amount
F. to get fish from a river, lake, or sea
G. what people do every day
H. to keep information or experiences in your mind
I. traditional ways of doing things from the past
J. the feeling between good friends
K. for many hours, days, or years
L. to have many colors
M. to do something special to show happiness, like a party or festival
N. a group of people who live in the same place or share something
O. the time when people collect crops, like rice or vegetables, from the fields
P. to feel happy because you like something
Q. to be full of energy and fun
R. places close to where you are

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Answers:

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

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Correct version:

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1. a harvest – the time when people collect crops, like rice or vegetables, from the fields
2. nearby areas – places close to where you are
3. to catch fish – to get fish from a river, lake, or sea
4. a trap – something to catch animals or fish
5. to celebrate – to do something special to show happiness, like a party or festival
6. friendship – the feeling between good friends
7. a community – a group of people who live in the same place or share something
8. to try fishing – to do fishing, even if you are not an expert
9. a little – a small amount
10. to be colorful – to have many colors
11. to be lively – to be full of energy and fun
12. to enjoy – to feel happy because you like something
13. a celebration – a happy event for a special reason, like a holiday or festival
14. daily life – what people do every day
15. to be excited – to feel very happy and full of energy
16. old customs – traditional ways of doing things from the past
17. to remember – to keep information or experiences in your mind
18. for a long time – for many hours, days, or years

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Basics in past simple:

Past Simple – Regular Verbs

Rules:

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

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Fill in past tense form:

1. I __________ (visit) the traditional Fishing Festival.
2. It__________ (be) very interesting.
3. The festival __________ (show) old fishing traditions.
4. I __________ (see) people working together.
5. Many people __________ (come) to join the event.
6. They __________ (catch) fish using nets.
7. Some people __________ (use) traps, and everyone __________ (work) together.
8. They __________ (celebrate) the festival with music and dance.
9. I __________ (watch) all the activities and learned how they __________ (catch) fish.
10. I __________ (try) fishing a little.
11. I __________ (enjoy) the experience very much.
12. The villagers __________ (help) me and __________ (explain) everything.
13. I __________ (understand) how important the festival __________ (be) for them.

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Correct version:

1. I visited the traditional Fishing Festival.
2. It was very interesting.
3. The festival showed old fishing traditions.
4. I saw people working together.
5. Many people came to join the event.
6. They caught fish using nets.
7. Some people used traps, and everyone worked together.
8. They celebrated the festival with music and dance.
9. I watched all the activities and learned how they caught fish.
10. I tried fishing a little.
11. I enjoyed the experience very much.
12. The villagers helped me and explained everything.
13. I understood how important the festival was for them.

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Basics in past simple:

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

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

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

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

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Past simple forms of ‚to be‘:

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

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

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

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

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Rewrite as shown in #1:

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1. I visited the Traditional Fishing Festival.

• Negative: I did not visit the Traditional Fishing Festival.
• Question: Did I visit the Traditional Fishing Festival?
• Negative Question: Didn’t I visit the Traditional Fishing Festival?

2. It was very interesting.

3. The festival showed old fishing traditions.

4. I saw people working together.

5. Many people came to join the event.

6. They caught fish using nets.

7. Some people used traps, and everyone worked together.

8. They celebrated the festival with music and dance.

9. I watched all the activities and learned how they caught fish.

10. I tried fishing a little.

11. I enjoyed the experience very much.

12. The villagers helped me and explained everything.

13. I understood how important the festival is for them.

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Correct answers:

1-9:

10-13:

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1. I visited the Traditional Fishing Festival.

• Negative: I did not visit the Traditional Fishing Festival.
• Question: Did I visit the Traditional Fishing Festival?
• Negative Question: Didn’t I visit the Traditional Fishing Festival?

2. It was very interesting.

• Negative: It was not very interesting.
• Question: Was it very interesting?
• Negative Question: Wasn’t it very interesting?

3. The festival showed old fishing traditions.

• Negative: The festival did not show old fishing traditions.
• Question: Did the festival show old fishing traditions?
• Negative Question: Didn’t the festival show old fishing traditions?

4. I saw people working together.

• Negative: I did not see people working together.
• Question: Did I see people working together?
• Negative Question: Didn’t I see people working together?

5. Many people came to join the event.

• Negative: Many people did not come to join the event.
• Question: Did many people come to join the event?
• Negative Question: Didn’t many people come to join the event?

6. They caught fish using nets.

• Negative: They did not catch fish using nets.
• Question: Did they catch fish using nets?
• Negative Question: Didn’t they catch fish using nets?

7. Some people used traps, and everyone worked together.

• Negative: Some people did not use traps, and not everyone worked together.
• Question: Did some people use traps, and did everyone work together?
• Negative Question: Didn’t some people use traps, and didn’t everyone work together?

8. They celebrated the festival with music and dance.

• Negative: They did not celebrate the festival with music and dance.
• Question: Did they celebrate the festival with music and dance?
• Negative Question: Didn’t they celebrate the festival with music and dance?

9. I watched all the activities and learned how they caught fish.

• Negative: I did not watch all the activities and did not learn how they caught fish.
• Question: Did I watch all the activities and learn how they caught fish?
• Negative Question: Didn’t I watch all the activities and learn how they caught fish?
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10. I tried fishing a little.

• Negative: I did not try fishing a little.
• Question: Did I try fishing a little?
• Negative Question: Didn’t I try fishing a little?

11. I enjoyed the experience very much.

• Negative: I did not enjoy the experience very much.
• Question: Did I enjoy the experience very much?
• Negative Question: Didn’t I enjoy the experience very much?

12. The villagers helped me and explained everything.

• Negative: The villagers did not help me and did not explain everything.
• Question: Did the villagers help me and explain everything?
• Negative Question: Didn’t the villagers help me and explain everything?

13. I understood how important the festival is for them.

• Negative: I did not understand how important the festival is for them.
• Question: Did I understand how important the festival is for them?
• Negative Question: Didn’t I understand how important the festival is for them?

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Correct is…………..

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1. Did he visit the festival in Boeung Trapeang Krom or in Battambang?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   He visited the festival in Boeung Trapeang Krom
   
2. Was the festival very interesting or boring?
3. Did the festival show old fishing traditions or new games?
4. Did he see people working together or playing alone?
5. Did many people come to join the event or stay at home?
6. Did they catch fish using nets or traps?
7. Did some people use traps or nets?
8. Did everyone work together or separately?
9. Did they celebrate the festival with music and dance or quietly?
10. Did he watch all the activities or just some?
11. Did he try fishing a little or a lot?
12. Did the villagers help him and explain everything or ignore him?
13. Did he understand how important the festival was for them or not?

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Correct version:

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1. Did he visit the festival in Boeung Trapeang Krom or in Battambang?

• He visited the festival in Boeung Trapeang Krom.

2. Was the festival very interesting or boring?

• The festival was very interesting.

3. Did the festival show old fishing traditions or new games?

• The festival showed old fishing traditions.

4. Did he see people working together or playing alone?

• He saw people working together.

5. Did many people come to join the event or stay at home?

• Many people came to join the event.

6. Did they catch fish using nets or traps?

• They caught fish using nets.

7. Did some people use traps or nets?

• Some people used traps.

8. Did everyone work together or separately?

• Everyone worked together.

9. Did they celebrate the festival with music and dance or quietly?

• They celebrated the festival with music and dance.

10. Did he watch all the activities or just some?

• He watched all the activities.

11. Did he try fishing a little or a lot?

• He tried fishing a little.

12. Did the villagers help him and explain everything or ignore him?

• The villagers helped him and explained everything.

13. Did he understand how important the festival was for them or not?

• He understood how important the festival was for them.

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Short answers in past simple:

Question	Short Answer (Yes/Positive)	Short Answer (No/Negative)
Did she check reservations?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Did she give keys to guests?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Did she talk to many guests?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Was she happy?	Yes, she was.	No, she wasn’t.
Were the guests satisfied?	Yes, they were.	No, they weren’t.

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Short answers,and, if negative, add correct statement:

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1. The festival showed new games.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, it didn’t. The festival showed old Cambodian fishing traditions and local culture.
   
2. He visited the Traditional Fishing Festival.
3. He saw people working together.
4. The festival took place in Battambang.
5. Many people came to join the event.
6. He tried fishing a lot.
7. The villagers helped him and explained everything.
8. The festival was very boring.
9. Some people used traps to catch fish.
10. Everyone worked separately.
11. He learned how people caught fish.
12. They celebrated the festival quietly.
13. The festival was very interesting.
14. The festival showed old fishing traditions.

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True → 1,3,5,7,9,11,13 = 7

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Full version:

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The festival showed new games.
No, it didn’t. The festival showed old Cambodian fishing traditions and local culture.

He visited the Traditional Fishing Festival.
Yes, he did.

He saw people working together.
Yes, he did.

The festival took place in Battambang.
No, it didn’t. The festival took place in Boeung Trapeang Krom.

Many people came to join the event.
Yes, they did.

He tried fishing a lot.
No, he didn’t. He tried fishing a little.

The villagers helped him and explained everything.
Yes, they did.

The festival was very boring.
No, it wasn’t. The festival was very interesting.

Some people used traps to catch fish.
Yes, they did.

Everyone worked separately.
No, they didn’t. Everyone worked together.

He learned how people caught fish.
Yes, he did.

They celebrated the festival quietly.
No, they didn’t. They celebrated the festival with music and dance.

The festival was very interesting.
Yes, it was.

The festival showed old fishing traditions.
Yes, it did.

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Complete, fill in, words below:

nets – villagers – friends – people – festival – customs – take place – colorful – traditions – try – caught

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Interviewer: Hello, Bong Samney! Thank you for speaking with us.

Bong Samney: Hello! I’m happy to share.

1. Interviewer: Who did you go to the festival with?
Bong Samney: I went with some __________ from my village.

2. Interviewer: Where did the festival __________?
Bong Samney: It was at Boeung Trapeang Krom, in Thbong Khmum Province.

3. Interviewer: When did you visit the __________ ?
Bong Samney: I visited it on February 14th, 2026.

4. Interviewer: What did you see at the festival?
Bong Samney: I saw people working together and catching fish using __________.

5. Interviewer: Why did people celebrate the festival?
Bong Samney: They celebrated it to remember old Cambodian fishing __________ and local culture.

6. Interviewer: How did you __________ fishing?
Bong Samney: I tried fishing a little with a net, just like the villagers.

7. Interviewer: Who helped you at the festival?
Bong Samney: The __________ helped me and explained everything.

8. Interviewer: What did you learn at the festival?
Bong Samney: I learned how people __________ fish in the traditional way.

9. Interviewer: How was the atmosphere at the festival?
Bong Samney: It was lively, __________, and full of music and dance.

10. Interviewer: Why was this festival important for the community?
Bong Samney: It brought people together and showed old __________ to the younger generation.

11. Interviewer: Who joined the festival?
Bong Samney: Many __________ from nearby areas came to join the event.

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Full version:

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Interviewer: Hello, Bong Samney! Thank you for speaking with us.

Bong Samney: Hello! I’m happy to share.

1. Interviewer: Who did you go to the festival with?
Bong Samney: I went with some friends from my village.

2. Interviewer: Where did the festival take place?
Bong Samney: It was at Boeung Trapeang Krom, in Thbong Khmum Province.

3. Interviewer: When did you visit the festival?
Bong Samney: I visited it on February 14th, 2026.

4. Interviewer: What did you see at the festival?
Bong Samney: I saw people working together and catching fish using nets.

5. Interviewer: Why did people celebrate the festival?
Bong Samney: They celebrated it to remember old Cambodian fishing traditions and local culture.

6. Interviewer: How did you try fishing?
Bong Samney: I tried fishing a little with a net, just like the villagers.

7. Interviewer: Who helped you at the festival?
Bong Samney: The villagers helped me and explained everything.

8. Interviewer: What did you learn at the festival?
Bong Samney: I learned how people caught fish in the traditional way.

9. Interviewer: How was the atmosphere at the festival?
Bong Samney: It was lively, colorful, and full of music and dance.

10. Interviewer: Why was this festival important for the community?
Bong Samney: It brought people together and showed old customs to the younger generation.

11. Interviewer: Who joined the festival?
Bong Samney: Many people from nearby areas came to join the event.

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Words got mixed up, unscamble them, find the phrase at the end.

Basics of past simple –
check out first

This February, I traveled to Siem Reap in Cambodia. I wanted to visit the famous temples, especially Angkor Wat, but I was also lucky to see a kite-flying competition during my stay.

The festival took place at the old airport, which is now a large open field. When I arrived, I saw many colorful kites in the sky. Some were big and shaped like birds and dragons. Others were traditional Khmer kites. They made a soft musical sound when the wind blew. It was very beautiful and peaceful.

Many people joined the competition. Some were professional kite flyers, and others were local families. The judges watched carefully as the kites flew high in the sky. Everyone clapped and cheered when a kite stayed in the air for a long time.

There were also small food stalls around the field. I ate grilled chicken and drank fresh coconut juice. The atmosphere was friendly and happy. Children were laughing and running, and tourists were taking photos.

In the evening, the sunset was amazing behind the flying kites. It was a wonderful cultural experience, and I will always remember this special day in Siem Reap.
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Link

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Vocabulary:

to remember: to keep something in your mind and not forget it

a kite: a light toy that flies in the sky on a string

a runway: a long road where planes take off and land

especially: more than other things

to be lucky: to have good things happen by chance

a competition: an event where people try to win

to take place: to happen

an open field: a large area of land with no buildings

colorful: having many bright colors

sky: the space above the earth where clouds and birds are

to be shaped like a dragon: to have the form of a dragon

traditional: following old customs or ways

to blow: (for wind) to move

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Match word to definition, part 1:

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Words

1. to remember
2. a kite
3. a runway
4. especially
5. to be lucky
6. a competition
7. to take place
8. an open field
9. colorful
10. sky
11. to be shaped like a dragon
12. traditional
13. to blow

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Definitions:

A. more than other things
B. to have the form of a dragon
C. a large area of land with no buildings
D. to happen
E. having many bright colors
F. to keep something in your mind and not forget it
G. the space above the earth where clouds and birds are
H. a light toy that flies in the sky on a string
I. following old customs or ways
J. to have good things happen by chance
K. a long road where planes take off and land
L. (for wind) to move
M. an event where people try to win

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

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Full version:

1. to remember – to keep something in your mind and not forget it
2. a kite – a light toy that flies in the sky on a string
3. a runway – a long road where planes take off and land
4. especially – more than other things
5. to be lucky – to have good things happen by chance
6. a competition – an event where people try to win
7. to take place – to happen
8. an open field – a large area of land with no buildings
9. colorful – having many bright colors
10. sky – the space above the earth where clouds and birds are
11. to be shaped like a dragon – to have the form of a dragon
12. traditional – following old customs or ways
13. to blow – (for wind) to move

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Match word to definition, part 2:

Words

1. peaceful
2. to join
3. a judge
4. to watch carefully
5. to clap
6. to cheer
7. to stay in the air
8. a food stall
9. to be amazing
10. an experience

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Definitions:

A. to hit your hands together to show you like something
B. something that happens to you
C. calm and quiet
D. to shout to show happiness or support
E. a person who decides who wins
F. to remain flying and not fall
G. a small place where people sell food
H. to be very surprising and very good
I. to look at something with attention
J. to take part in something

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Answers

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

peaceful – calm and quiet

to join – to take part in something

a judge – a person who decides who wins

to watch carefully – to look at something with attention

to clap – to hit your hands together to show you like something

to cheer – to shout to show happiness or support

to stay in the air – to remain flying and not fall

a food stall – a small place where people sell food

to be amazing – to be very surprising and very good

an experience – something that happens to you

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Verbs in text:

Infinitive	Past
to travel	traveled
to want	wanted
to visit	visited
to see	saw
to take place	took place
to arrive	arrived
to fly	flew
to make	made
to blow	blew
to be	was/were
to join	joined
to watch	watched
to clap	clapped
to cheer	cheered
to stay	stayed
to eat	ate
to drink	drank
to laugh	laughed
to run	ran
to take	took
to remember	remembered

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Complete in past simple:

1. This February, I __________ (travel) to Siem Reap in Cambodia.
2. I __________ (want) to visit the famous temples.
3. I __________ (see) Angkor Wat.
4. I __________ (be) lucky to see a kite-flying competition during my stay.
5. The festival __________ (take) place at the old airport.
6. The old airport __________ (be) closed years ago.
7. When I __________ (arrive), I __________ (see) many colorful kites in the sky.
8. Some kites __________ (be) big and __________ (shape) like birds and dragons.
9. Other kites __________ (be) traditional Khmer kites.
10. The kites __________ (make) a soft musical sound when the wind __________ (blow)
11. The scene __________ (be) very beautiful and peaceful.
12. Many people __________ (join) the competition.
13. Some participants __________ (be) professional kite flyers.
14. Other participants __________ (be) local families.
15. The judges __________ (watch) carefully as the kites __________ (fly) high.
16. Everyone __________ (clap) and __________ (cheer) when a kite __________ ´(stay) in the air for a long time.
17. Small food stalls __________ (be) around the field.
18. I __________ (eat) grilled chicken and __________ (drink) fresh coconut juice.
19. Children __________ (be) laughing and running.
20. In the evening, the sunset __________ (be) amazing behind the flying kites.

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Correct version:

1. This February, I traveled to Siem Reap in Cambodia.
2. I wanted to visit the famous temples.
3. I especially wanted to see Angkor Wat.
4. I was lucky to see a kite-flying competition during my stay.
5. The festival took place at the old airport.
6. The old airport is now a large open field.
7. When I arrived, I saw many colorful kites in the sky.
8. Some kites were big and shaped like birds and dragons.
9. Other kites were traditional Khmer kites.
10. The kites made a soft musical sound when the wind blew.
11. The scene was very beautiful and peaceful.
12. Many people joined the competition.
13. Some participants were professional kite flyers.
14. Other participants were local families.
15. The judges watched carefully as the kites flew high.
16. Everyone clapped and cheered when a kite stayed in the air for a long time.
17. Small food stalls were around the field.
18. I ate grilled chicken and drank fresh coconut juice.
19. Children were laughing and running.
20. In the evening, the sunset was amazing behind the flying kites.

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Basics in past simple:

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

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

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

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

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Make the following statements negative, and, rewrite them as questions:

1. I traveled to Siem Reap in Cambodia this February.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   I did not travel to Siem Reap in Cambodia this February.
   Did I travel to Siem Reap in Cambodia this February?
   
2. I wanted to visit the famous temples.
3. I especially wanted to see Angkor Wat.
4. I spotted a kite-flying competition.
5. The festival took place at the old airport.
6. I saw many colorful kites in the sky.
7. Some kites flew high above the field.
8. The kites made a soft musical sound when the wind blew.
9. Many people joined the competition.
10. The judges watched the kites carefully.
11. Everyone clapped and cheered when a kite stayed in the air for a long time.
12. I ate grilled chicken and drank fresh coconut juice.

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Correct answers:

I did not eat grilled chicken and drink fresh coconut juice.
Did I eat grilled chicken and drink fresh coconut juice?

I did not travel to Siem Reap in Cambodia this February.
Did I travel to Siem Reap in Cambodia this February?

I did not want to visit the famous temples.
Did I want to visit the famous temples?

I did not especially want to see Angkor Wat.
Did I especially want to see Angkor Wat?

I did not spot a kite-flying competition.
Did I spot a kite-flying competition?

The festival did not take place at the old airport.
Did the festival take place at the old airport?

I did not see many colorful kites in the sky.
Did I see many colorful kites in the sky?

Some kites did not fly high above the field.
Did some kites fly high above the field?

The kites did not make a soft musical sound when the wind blew.
Did the kites make a soft musical sound when the wind blew?

Many people did not join the competition.
Did many people join the competition?

The judges did not watch the kites carefully.
Did the judges watch the kites carefully?

Everyone did not clap and cheer when a kite stayed in the air for a long time.
Did everyone clap and cheer when a kite stayed in the air for a long time?

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Short answers in past simple:

Question	Short Answer (Yes/Positive)	Short Answer (No/Negative)
Did she check reservations?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Did she give keys to guests?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Did she talk to many guests?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Was she happy?	Yes, she was.	No, she wasn’t.
Were the guests satisfied?	Yes, they were.	No, they weren’t.

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Provide short answers, and then the corrected statement:

1. I traveled to Phnom Penh in Cambodia this February.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, I didn’t. I traveled to Siem Reap in Cambodia this February.
   
2. I wanted to visit small shops.
3. I especially wanted to see the beach.
4. I spotted a dragon festival.
5. The festival took place in a closed building.
6. I saw plain kites in the sand.
7. Some kites stayed on the ground.
8. The kites made a loud horn sound when the wind blew.
9. Many people ignored the competition.
10. The judges clapped for everyone randomly.
11. Everyone ran away when a kite stayed in the air.
12. I ate fried rice and drank soda.
13. Children were crying and sitting.
14. Tourists avoided taking photos.
15. Some kites were shaped like cars.
16. The sunset was hidden behind clouds.
17. The competition had only one participant.
18. The food stalls sold only drinks.
19. The airport was completely closed to the public.
20. The kites were black and white only.

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Correct version:

1. No, I didn’t. I traveled to Siem Reap in Cambodia this February.
2. No, I didn’t. I wanted to visit the famous temples.
3. No, I didn’t. I especially wanted to see Angkor Wat.
4. No, I didn’t. I spotted a kite-flying competition.
5. No, it didn’t. The festival took place at the old airport.
6. No, I didn’t. I saw many colorful kites in the sky.
7. No, they didn’t. Some kites flew high above the field.
8. No, they didn’t. The kites made a soft musical sound when the wind blew.
9. No, they didn’t. Many people joined the competition.
10. No, they didn’t. The judges watched the kites carefully.
11. No, they didn’t. Everyone clapped and cheered when a kite stayed in the air for a long time.
12. No, I didn’t. I ate grilled chicken and drank fresh coconut juice.
13. No, they weren’t. Children were laughing and running.
14. No, they didn’t. Tourists were taking photos.
15. No, they weren’t. Some kites were shaped like birds, dragons, and traditional kites.
16. No, it wasn’t. The sunset was amazing behind the flying kites.
17. No, it didn’t. Many people joined the competition.
18. No, they didn’t. The food stalls sold food and drinks.
19. No, it wasn’t. The airport is now a large open field.
20. No, they weren’t. The kites were colorful.

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Short answers:

1.The sunset was hidden behind clouds.

2.I saw plain kites in the sand.

3.The festival took place at the old airport.

4.Some kites were shaped like cars.

5.I traveled to Siem Reap in Cambodia this February.

6.I ate fried rice and drank soda.

7.Many people joined the competition.

8.The judges watched the kites carefully.

9.The airport was completely closed to the public.

10.I especially wanted to see Angkor Wat.

11.Some kites stayed on the ground.

12.I spotted a kite-flying competition.

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Correct answers:

1. The sunset was hidden behind clouds. – No, it wasn’t.
2. I saw plain kites in the sand. – No, I didn’t.
3. The festival took place at the old airport. – Yes, it did.
4. Some kites were shaped like cars. – No, they weren’t.
5. I traveled to Siem Reap in Cambodia this February. – Yes, I did.
6. I ate fried rice and drank soda. – No, I didn’t.
7. Many people joined the competition. – Yes, they did.
8. The judges watched the kites carefully. – Yes, they did.
9. The airport was completely closed to the public. – No, it wasn’t.
10. I especially wanted to see Angkor Wat. – Yes, I did.
11. Some kites stayed on the ground. – No, they didn’t.
12. I spotted a kite-flying competition. – Yes, I did.

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Fill in, past simple:

eat, watch, join, clap, see,
travel, cheer, take place,
want, drink

1. I ______ to Siem Reap in Cambodia this February.
2. I ______ to visit Angkor Wat.
3. I ______ many colorful kites in the sky.
4. The kite festival ______ at the old airport.
5. Many people ______ the competition.
6. The judges ______ carefully as the kites flew high.
7. Everyone ______ when a kite stayed in the air.
8. Everyone ______ when a kite stayed in the air.
9. I ______ grilled chicken.
10. I ______ fresh coconut juice.
    
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Correct version:

I traveled to Siem Reap in Cambodia this February.

I wanted to visit Angkor Wat.

I saw many colorful kites in the sky.

The kite festival took place at the old airport.

Many people joined the competition.

The judges watched carefully as the kites flew high.

Everyone cheered when a kite stayed in the air.

Everyone clapped when a kite stayed in the air.

I ate grilled chicken.

I drank fresh coconut juice.

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Reorder:

1. kites / I / colorful / the sky / saw / many / in
2. competition / people / joined / many / the
3. watched / judges / the kites / carefully
4. children / were / laughing / and / running
5. festival / the old airport / the / took place / at
6. clapped / and / a kite / when / stayed / cheered / in the air /everyone
7. I / drank / grilled chicken / fresh coconut juice/ ate / and
8. dragons / like / and / kites / some / shaped / were / birds
9. tourists/ taking / photos / were
10. amazing / the sunset/ the flying kites / was / behind

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Correct order:

1. I saw many colorful kites in the sky.
2. Many people joined the competition.
3. Judges watched the kites carefully.
4. Children were laughing and running.
5. The festival took place at the old airport.
6. Everyone clapped and cheered when a kite stayed in the air.
7. I ate grilled chicken and drank fresh coconut juice.
8. Some kites were shaped like dragons and birds.
9. Tourists were taking photos.
10. The sunset was amazing behind the flying kites.

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Fill in, words below:

especially – birds – cheered – took – amazing –
local – watched – blew – colorful –
professional –
grilled chicken

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1. Q: Where did you travel this February?
A: I traveled to Siem Reap in Cambodia.

2. Q: When did the kite festival take place?
A: The festival __________ place this February.

3. Q: What did you __________ want to see?
A: I especially wanted to see Angkor Wat.

4. Q: Who did you see at the festival?
A: I saw many people, including__________ families and tourists.

5. Q: What did you see in the sky?
A: I saw many __________ kites.

6. Q: Which kites were shaped like dragons?
A: Some kites were shaped like dragons and __________.

7. Q: How did the kites move in the wind?
A: The kites flew high and made a soft musical sound when the wind __________.

8. Q: Who joined the competition?
A: Many people joined the competition, including __________ kite flyers.

9. Q: What did the judges do?
A: The judges __________ the kites carefully.

10. Q: How did the audience react to the kites?
A: Everyone clapped and __________ when a kite stayed in the air.

11. Q: What did you eat and drink at the festival?
A: I ate __________ and drank fresh coconut juice.

12. Q: How was the sunset behind the kites?
A: The sunset was ___________ behind the flying kites.

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Correct version:

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1. Q: Where did you travel this February?
A: I traveled to Siem Reap in Cambodia.

2. Q: When did the kite festival take place?
A: The festival took place this February.

3. Q: What did you especially want to see?
A: I especially wanted to see Angkor Wat.

4. Q: Who did you see at the festival?
A: I saw many people, including local families and tourists.

5. Q: What did you see in the sky?
A: I saw many colorful kites.

6. Q: Which kites were shaped like dragons?
A: Some kites were shaped like dragons and birds.

7. Q: How did the kites move in the wind?
A: The kites flew high and made a soft musical sound when the wind blew.

8. Q: Who joined the competition?
A: Many people joined the competition, including professional kite flyers.

9. Q: What did the judges do?
A: The judges watched the kites carefully.

10. Q: How did the audience react to the kites?
A: Everyone clapped and cheered when a kite stayed in the air.

11. Q: What did you eat and drink at the festival?
A: I ate grilled chicken and drank fresh coconut juice.

12. Q: How was the sunset behind the kites?
A: The sunset was amazing behind the flying kites.

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