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  • 🤩Meet your first English sentences – Maya, a day at the spa 🤩(A1 beginners, present simple, short answers, questions, negations, part 10)

    • her day at the spa

    Basics:

    Personal Pronounam / is / are
    Iam8 years old
    Youare8 years old
    Heis8 years old
    Sheis8 years old
    Itis8 years old
    Weare8 years old
    You (plural)are8 years old
    Theyare8 years old

    Negation:

    Personal Pronounam not / is not / are not
    Iam not8 years old
    Youare not8 years old
    Heis not8 years old
    Sheis not8 years old
    Itis not8 years old
    Weare not8 years old
    You (plural)are not8 years old
    Theyare not8 years old

    Question:

    Question WordPersonal Pronoun
    AmI8 years old?
    Areyou8 years old?
    Ishe8 years old?
    Isshe8 years old?
    Isit8 years old?
    Arewe8 years old?
    Areyou (plural)8 years old?
    Arethey8 years old?

    Statement:

    Personal PronounVerb
    Ilikeice cream
    Youlikeice cream
    Helikesice cream
    Shelikesice cream
    Itlikesice cream
    Welikeice cream
    You (plural)likeice cream
    Theylikeice cream

    Negation:

    Personal PronounVerb (negative)
    Ido not likeice cream
    Youdo not likeice cream
    Hedoes not likeice cream
    Shedoes not likeice cream
    Itdoes not likeice cream
    Wedo not likeice cream
    You (plural)do not likeice cream
    Theydo not likeice cream

    Question:

    Do / DoesPersonal PronounVerbSugar?
    DoIlikesugar?
    Doyoulikesugar?
    Doeshelikesugar?
    Doesshelikesugar?
    Doesitlikesugar?
    Dowelikesugar?
    Doyou (plural)likesugar?
    Dotheylikesugar?


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    My name is Maya. I work in the spa of a five-star hotel.
    My day starts in the morning. I clean the spa and make everything ready. I prepare towels, oils, and tea for the guests. When guests come, I smile and say, “Welcome!” I speak softly and help them feel calm.
    Some guests want a massage, some want to relax in the sauna. I take them to the room and make sure they feel comfto feel good,

    ortable. I give them water and ask if they need anything. I want every guest to feel happy and peaceful.
    When they leave, I say, “Thank you, have a nice day!” I like my job because I help people feel good and relax.
    At the end of the day, I clean again and prepare for tomorrow. It is a nice and peaceful job.

    ____________________
    Vocablary:

    • a spa – a place where people go to relax and feel good.
    • to clean – to wash or make something not dirty.
    • to make ready – to get something ready for use.
    • to prepare something – to do things before you use it.
    • a towel – a soft cloth you use to dry your body.
    • to smile – to move your mouth to show you are happy.
    • to speak softly – to talk in a quiet, gentle voice.
    • to feel calm – to not feel nervous or afraid.
    • to relax – to rest and feel good.
    • to feel comfortable – to feel good and not tired or afraid.
    • to feel peaceful – to feel quiet and happy inside.

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    Match the words with their meanings

    Words:

    1. a spa
    2. to clean
    3. to make ready
    4. to prepare something
    5. a towel
    6. to smile
    7. to speak softly
    8. to feel calm
    9. to relax
    10. to feel comfortable
    11. to feel peaceful


    Definitions:

    A. to rest and feel good
    B. to wash or make something not dirty
    C. to talk in a quiet, gentle voice
    D. to feel quiet and happy inside
    E. to not feel nervous or afraid
    F. a soft cloth you use to dry your body
    G. to move your mouth to show you are happy
    H. a place where people go to relax and feel good
    I. to get something ready for use
    J. to do things before you use it
    K. to feel good and not tired or afraid

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

    __________________

    Correct version:

    a spa – a place where people go to relax and feel good
    to clean – to wash or make something not dirty
    to make ready – to get something ready for use
    to prepare something – to do things before you use it
    a towel – a soft cloth you use to dry your body
    to smile – to move your mouth to show you are happy
    to speak softly – to talk in a quiet, gentle voice
    to feel calm – to not feel nervous or afraid
    to relax – to rest and feel good
    to feel comfortable – to feel good and not tired or afraid
    to feel peaceful – to feel quiet and happy inside

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    Fill in, words below:

    towel – speak softly – feel peaceful –
    relax – clean – feel comfortable –
    spa – make ready – smile –
    prepare – feel calm

    1. I work in the ______ of a five-star hotel.
    2. In the morning, I ______ the spa and ______ everything.
    3. I ______ the oils, tea, and ______ for the guests.
    4. When guests come, I ______ and say, “Welcome!”
    5. I ______ and help them ______.
    6. Some guests want to ______ in the sauna.
    7. I make sure they ______ in the room.
    8. I want every guest to ______ and happy.
    9. At the end of the day, I ______ again for tomorrow.
    10. It is a nice and ______ job.

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    Correct answers:

    1. I work in the spa of a five-star hotel.
    2. In the morning, I clean the spa and make ready everything.
    3. I prepare the oils, tea, and towel for the guests.
    4. When guests come, I smile and say, “Welcome!”
    5. I speak softly and help them feel calm.
    6. Some guests want to relax in the sauna.
    7. I make sure they feel comfortable in the room.
    8. I want every guest to feel peaceful and happy.
    9. At the end of the day, I clean again for tomorrow.
    10. It is a nice and peaceful job.

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    True or false, if false provide the correct answer:

    1. Maya works in a five-star hotel.
    2. Maya cleans the spa in the morning.
    3. Guests drink coffee in the spa.
    4. Maya prepares towels and oils for the guests.
    5. Maya shouts to the guests when they arrive.
    6. Some guests want to relax in the sauna.
    7. Maya helps guests feel calm and comfortable.
    8. Maya drives a car for the guests.
    9. At the end of the day, Maya cleans the spa again.
    10. Guests sleep in the spa rooms.
    11. Maya smiles at the guests.
    12. Maya makes everything ready before guests arrive.

    ___________________

    True: 1,2,4,6,7,9,11,12

    ___________________

    Correct version:

    Maya works in a five-star hotel.

    Maya cleans the spa in the morning.

    Guests drink coffee in the spa. True is: Guests drink tea in the spa.

    Maya prepares towels and oils for the guests.

    Maya shouts to the guests when they arrive. True is: Maya speaks softly to the guests when they arrive.

    Some guests want to relax in the sauna.

    Maya helps guests feel calm and comfortable.

    Maya drives a car for the guests. True is: Maya works in the spa for the guests.

    At the end of the day, Maya cleans the spa again.

    Guests sleep in the spa rooms. True is: Guests relax in the spa rooms.

    Maya smiles at the guests.

    Maya makes everything ready before guests arrive.

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    Short answers, basics:

    Example SentenceYesNo
    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.
    QuestionYesNo
    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.

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    Short answers:

    1. Maya works in a five-star hotel.

      YOU WRITE:
      Yes, she does.
    2. Maya cleans the spa in the morning.
      ________________________
    3. Guests drink coffee in the spa.
      ________________________
    4. Maya prepares towels and oils for the guests.
      ________________________
    5. Maya shouts to the guests when they arrive.
      ________________________
    6. Some guests want to relax in the sauna.
      ________________________
    7. Maya helps guests feel calm and comfortable.
      ________________________
    8. Maya drives a car for the guests.
      ________________________
    9. At the end of the day, Maya cleans the spa again.
      ________________________
    10. Guests sleep in the spa rooms.
      ________________________
    11. Maya smiles at the guests.
      ________________________
    12. Maya makes everything ready before guests arrive.
      ________________________

    ___________________
    Correct version:

    1. Maya works in a five-star hotel. Yes, she does.
    2. Maya cleans the spa in the morning. Yes, she does.
    3. Guests drink coffee in the spa. No, they don’t.
    4. Maya prepares towels and oils for the guests. Yes, she does.
    5. Maya shouts to the guests when they arrive. No, she doesn’t.
    6. Some guests want to relax in the sauna. Yes, they do.
    7. Maya helps guests feel calm and comfortable. Yes, she does.
    8. Maya drives a car for the guests. No, she doesn’t.
    9. At the end of the day, Maya cleans the spa again. Yes, she does.
    10. Guests sleep in the spa rooms. No, they don’t.
    11. Maya smiles at the guests. Yes, she does.
    12. Maya makes everything ready before guests arrive. Yes, she does.

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    True or false, correct answers:

    1. Maya works in a shop.

      YOU WRITE:
      No, she does not. Maya works in a spa.
    2. Maya cleans the car in the morning.
      ______________________________
    3. Guests drink coke in the spa.
      ______________________________
    4. Maya prepares apples and oils for the guests.
      ______________________________
    5. Maya shouts to the guests when they arrive.
      ______________________________
    6. Some guests want to sleep in the sauna.
      ______________________________
    7. Maya helps guests feel uncomfortable.
      ______________________________
    8. Maya drives a car for the guests.
      ______________________________
    9. At the end of the day, Maya cleans the restaurant again.
      ______________________________
    10. Guests play in the spa rooms.
      ______________________________
    11. Maya smiles at the people in the street.
      ______________________________
    12. Maya makes everything ready after guests arrive.
      ______________________________

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    Correct version:

    Maya cleans the car in the morning.
    No, she does not. Maya cleans the spa in the morning.

    Guests drink coke in the spa.
    No, they do not. Guests drink tea in the spa.

    Maya prepares apples and oils for the guests.
    No, she does not. Maya prepares towels and oils for the guests.

    Maya shouts to the guests when they arrive.
    No, she does not. Maya speaks softly to the guests when they arrive.

    Some guests want to sleep in the sauna.
    No, they do not. Some guests want to relax in the sauna.

    Maya helps guests feel uncomfortable.
    No, she does not. Maya helps guests feel comfortable and calm.

    Maya drives a car for the guests.
    No, she does not. Maya works in the spa and does not drive a car.

    At the end of the day, Maya cleans the restaurant again.
    No, she does not. Maya cleans the spa again at the end of the day.

    Guests play in the spa rooms.
    No, they do not. Guests relax in the spa rooms.

    Maya smiles at the people in the street.
    No, she does not. Maya smiles at the guests in the spa.

    Maya makes everything ready after guests arrive.
    No, she does not. Maya makes everything ready before guests arrive.

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    Answer in complete sentences:

    1. Does Maya clean a car or the spa in the morning?

      YOU WRITE:
      Maya cleans the spa in the morning.
    2. Do guests drink coke or tea in the spa?
      ____________________________
    3. Does Maya prepare apples or towels for the guests?
      ____________________________
    4. Does Maya shout or speak softly to the guests when they arrive?
      ____________________________
    5. Do some guests want to sleep or relax in the sauna?
      ____________________________
    6. Does Maya help guests feel uncomfortable or comfortable?
      ____________________________
    7. Does Maya drive a car or work in the spa for the guests?
      ____________________________
    8. Does Maya clean the restaurant or the spa at the end of the day?
      ____________________________
    9. Do guests play or relax in the spa rooms?
      ____________________________
    10. Does Maya smile at people in the street or at the guests in the spa?
      ____________________________
    11. Does Maya make everything ready before or after guests arrive?
      ____________________________

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    Correct answers:

    Maya cleans the spa in the morning.

    Guests drink tea in the spa.

    Maya prepares towels for the guests.

    Maya speaks softly to the guests when they arrive.

    Some guests want to relax in the sauna.

    Maya helps guests feel comfortable.

    Maya works in the spa for the guests.

    Maya cleans the spa at the end of the day.

    Guests relax in the spa rooms.

    Maya smiles at the guests in the spa.

    Maya makes everything ready before guests arrive.

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    Answer these questions:

    1. Who works in the spa?

      YOU WRITE:
      Maya works in the spa.
    2. What does Maya clean in the morning?
      _______________________________
    3. What does Maya prepare for the guests?
      _______________________________
    4. How does Maya speak to the guests?
      _______________________________
    5. Where does Maya help the guests relax?
      _______________________________
    6. When does Maya make everything ready?
      _______________________________
    7. Why does Maya smile at the guests?
      _______________________________
    8. Who does Maya help feel comfortable?
      _______________________________
    9. What does Maya give to the guests?
      _______________________________
    10. How does Maya make the spa ready?
      _______________________________

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    Answers:

    Maya works in the spa.
    Maya cleans the spa in the morning.
    Maya prepares towels and oils for the guests.
    Maya speaks softly to the guests.
    Maya helps the guests relax in the sauna.
    Maya makes everything ready before the guests arrive.
    Maya smiles at the guests to make them happy.
    Maya helps the guests feel comfortable.
    Maya gives water and tea to the guests.
    Maya cleans and organizes the spa to make it ready.

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    Interview with Maya, fill in, words below:

    guests -clean – morning – comfortable –
    arrive – towels – happy – five-star –
    relax – softly –
    the next day

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    Interviewer: What is your name?
    Maya: My name is Maya.

    Interviewer: Where do you work?
    Maya: I work in the spa of a __________ hotel.

    Interviewer: What do you do in the morning?
    Maya: I __________ the spa and make everything ready.

    Interviewer: What do you prepare for the guests?
    Maya: I prepare __________, oils, and tea for the guests.

    Interviewer: Who comes to the spa?
    Maya: __________ come to the spa.

    Interviewer: How do you speak to the guests?
    Maya: I speak __________ to the guests.

    Interviewer: How do you make the guests feel?
    Maya: I help them feel calm and __________.

    Interviewer: Where do some guests relax?
    Maya: Some guests __________ in the sauna.

    Interviewer: When do you clean the spa?
    Maya: I clean the spa in the __________ and at the end of the day.

    Interviewer: Why do you smile at the guests?
    Maya: I smile to make the guests __________

    Interviewer: How do you make the spa ready?
    Maya: I clean and prepare everything before the guests __________ .

    Interviewer: What do you do at the end of the day?
    Maya: I clean the spa again and prepare for__________.

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    Correct version:

    Interviewer: What is your name?
    Maya: My name is Maya.

    Interviewer: Where do you work?
    Maya: I work in the spa of a five-star hotel.

    Interviewer: What do you do in the morning?
    Maya: I clean the spa and make everything ready.

    Interviewer: What do you prepare for the guests?
    Maya: I prepare towels, oils, and tea for the guests.

    Interviewer: Who comes to the spa?
    Maya: Guests come to the spa.

    Interviewer: How do you speak to the guests?
    Maya: I speak softly to the guests.

    Interviewer: How do you make the guests feel?
    Maya: I help them feel calm and comfortable.

    Interviewer: Where do some guests relax?
    Maya: Some guests relax in the sauna.

    Interviewer: When do you clean the spa?
    Maya: I clean the spa in the morning and at the end of the day.

    Interviewer: Why do you smile at the guests?
    Maya: I smile to make the guests happy.

    Interviewer: How do you make the spa ready?
    Maya: I clean and prepare everything before the guests arrive.

    Interviewer: What do you do at the end of the day?
    Maya: I clean the spa again and prepare for tomorrow.

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    Now you interview Salas about Maya, and you want to know as much as possible about Maya.

    Use dialogue above.



    START WITH:

    Interviewer: What is _her_ name?
    Salas: _Her_ name is Maya.

    Interviewer: Where _does she_ work?

    Salas:……………………..

    make all changes necessary.

    _________________________
    Correct version:

    Interviewer: What is her name?
    Salas: Her name is Maya.

    Interviewer: Where does she work?
    Salas: She works in the spa of a five-star hotel.

    Interviewer: What does she do in the morning?
    Salas: She cleans the spa and makes everything ready.

    Interviewer: What does she prepare for the guests?
    Salas: She prepares towels, oils, and tea for the guests.

    Interviewer: Who comes to the spa?
    Salas: Guests come to the spa.

    Interviewer: How does she speak to the guests?
    Salas: She speaks softly to the guests.

    Interviewer: How does she make the guests feel?
    Salas: She helps them feel calm and comfortable.

    Interviewer: Where do some guests relax?
    Salas: Some guests relax in the sauna.

    Interviewer: When does she clean the spa?
    Salas: She cleans the spa in the morning and at the end of the day.

    Interviewer: Why does she smile at the guests?
    Salas: She smiles to make the guests happy.

    Interviewer: How does she make the spa ready?
    Salas: She cleans and prepares everything before the guests arrive.

    Interviewer: What does she do at the end of the day?
    Salas: She cleans the spa again and prepares for tomorrow.

    ##################


    Read the fowllowing story:

    My name is Maya.
    I work in the spa of a five-star hotel. In the morning.
    I clean the spa and make everything ready.
    I prepare towels, oils, and tea for the guests.
    When guests arrive, I smile and speak softly.
    I help them feel calm and comfortable.
    Some guests relax in the sauna or have a massage.
    I always check that everything is ready.
    At the end of the day, I clean the spa again.
    I like my job because I help guests feel happy and peaceful.

    _____________________

    Rewrite the story, starting with:

    Her name is Maya. She works………..

    and make all changes necessary.

    _____________________

    Correct version:

    Her name is Maya. She works in the spa of a five-star hotel. In the morning, she cleans the spa and makes everything ready. She prepares towels, oils, and tea for the guests. When guests arrive, she smiles and speaks softly. She helps them feel calm and comfortable. Some guests relax in the sauna or have a massage. She always checks that everything is ready. At the end of the day, she cleans the spa again. She likes her job because she helps guests feel happy and peaceful.

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    BONUS version:

    Her name is Maya. She works in the spa of a five-star hotel. She likes her job very much. Every morning, she comes to the spa early. The first thing she does is clean the spa. She cleans the floors, the tables, the chairs, and the windows. She checks all the rooms to make sure they are clean. She prepares towels, oils, and water for the guests. She makes tea and puts it in the rooms. She makes everything ready for the guests before they arrive.

    When guests come, Maya smiles and says, “Welcome!” She speaks softly and politely. She wants the guests to feel calm and happy. Some guests want a massage. Some guests want to relax in the sauna. Maya takes the guests to the rooms and gives them towels, oils, and tea. She asks if they need anything. She helps the guests feel comfortable. She watches them and makes sure they are safe.

    During the day, Maya works in the spa. She cleans again if it is necessary. She prepares new towels and oils. She makes sure the tea and water are ready. She always checks that the spa is clean and calm. At the end of the day, Maya cleans the spa again and prepares everything for tomorrow. She likes her job because she helps guests feel happy, calm, and relaxed. She enjoys seeing the guests smile and feel comfortable in the spa.



  • NEW category – for absolute beginners

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  • A story of success – Mr.Sam(A2/B1-)

    • a manager today – a hero

    Please meet Sin Samney, but everyone here calls him Sam. Many of our guests know him as Sam the Concierge or say, “Sam is the Man!”

    Sam joined Hansar Samui in July 2011. He is easy to recognize because of his big smile and friendly attitude. Sam loves to help people and always tries his best to make every guest happy. If you have a request, Sam will do everything he can to help you.

    Sam is from Cambodia. He started working in hotels 11 years ago as a bell boy. Before joining Hansar Samui, he was the Front Office Manager at the famous Hotel de la Paix in Cambodia.

    Sam’s love for hospitality is the same as Hansar Samui’s philosophy – finding joy in every moment. The word Hansar is from Sanskrit and means happiness and joy. At Hansar Samui, we want every guest to have a happy and memorable experience.

    If you want ideas about what to do on the island, visit Sam at the Front Desk. He will be happy to assist you.

    _________________________

    Vocabulary:

    • success – when something goes well, and you get what you wanted
    • a concierge – a hotel worker who helps guests with information or special needs
    • to join a team – to start working or playing with a group of people
    • to recognize – to know who someone is because you have seen them before
    • a smile – when you move your mouth up to show you are happy
    • a friendly attitude – being kind and nice to other people
    • to try one’s best – to do everything you can to do something well
    • to make guests happy – to do things so visitors feel good and enjoy their time
    • a request – when you ask for something politely
    • a bell boy – a hotel worker who carries bags for guests
    • famous – known by many people
    • hospitality – being kind and welcoming to visitors
    • a philosophy – an idea about how to live or do things
    • to find joy – to feel happy about something
    • happiness – a good feeling when you are happy
    • joy – a very strong feeling of happiness
    • a memorable experience – something special you will remember for a long time
    • to assist somebody – to help someone

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    Find correct answer – only one:

    1. What is success?

    a) when something goes well and you get what you wanted
    b) when something goes wrong
    c) when you do nothing

    2. Who is a concierge in a hotel?

    a) a person who helps guests with information or special needs
    b) a person who cleans rooms
    c) a person who cooks food

    3. What does it mean to join a team?

    a) to sit alone in a room
    b) to finish working with a group
    c) to start working or playing with a group of people

    4. What does to recognize someone mean?

    a) to know who someone is because you have seen them before
    b) to forget their name
    c) to ask them questions

    5. What is a smile?

    a) when you sleep
    b) when you move your mouth up to show you are happy
    c) when you cry

    6. What is a friendly attitude?

    a) being kind and nice to other people
    b) being angry with people
    c) being quiet and shy

    7. What does it mean to try one’s best?

    a) to do something very fast
    b) to do everything you can to do something well
    c) to do something only a little

    8. What does it mean to make guests happy?

    a) to make guests wait for a long time
    b) to give guests extra work to do
    c) to do things so visitors feel good and enjoy their time

    9. What is a request?

    a) when you give someone a gift
    b) when you ask for something politely
    c) when you shout at someone

    10. Who is a bell boy?

    a) a hotel worker who carries bags for guests
    b) a person who fixes the elevator
    c) a person who sells food

    11. What does famous mean?

    a) only known by your family
    b) very quiet and secret
    c) known by many people

    12. What is hospitality?

    a) staying in the hospital
    b) being tired at work
    c) being kind and welcoming to visitors

    13. What is a philosophy?

    a) a place where you buy food
    b) an idea about how to live or do things
    c) a kind of music

    14. What does to find joy mean?

    a) to play a game with friends
    b) to look for your lost shoes
    c) to feel happy about something

    15. What is happiness?

    a) a kind of sport
    b) a good feeling when you are happy
    c) a time when you are very tired

    16. What is joy?

    a) a very big house
    b) a very strong feeling of happiness
    c) a kind of food

    17. What is a memorable experience?

    a) something that is very boring
    b) something special you will remember for a long time
    c) something you forget quickly

    18. What does to assist somebody mean?

    a) to help someone
    b) to run away from someone
    c) to play with someone

    Answer key:
    1 a, 2 a, 3 c, 4 a, 5 b, 6 a, 7 b, 8 c, 9 b,
    10 a, 11 c, 12 c, 13 b, 14 c, 15 b, 16 b, 17 b, 18 a
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    Match the words with their definitions:

    Words:

    1. success
    2. concierge
    3. smile
    4. friendly attitude
    5. request
    6. bell boy
    7. famous
    8. hospitality
    9. philosophy
    10. joy
    11. happiness
    12. memorable experience
    13. recognize
    14. assist
    15. join a team

    Definitions:

    a) to help someone
    b) a hotel worker who carries bags for guests
    c) when something goes well and you get what you wanted
    d) a good feeling when you are happy
    e) to start working or playing with a group of people
    f) a person who helps guests with information or special needs
    g) when you move your mouth up to show you are happy
    h) being kind and welcoming to visitors
    i) something special you will remember for a long time
    j) being kind and nice to other people
    k) to ask for something politely
    l) an idea about how to live or do things
    m) to know who someone is because you have seen them before
    n) known by many people
    o) a very strong feeling of happiness

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

    True or false:

    1. Sam’s full name is Sin Samney.
    2. Guests often call him “Sam is the Man.”
    3. Sam joined Hansar Samui in July 2021.
    4. Sam is easy to recognize because of his big smile.
    5. Sam is from Cambodia.
    6. Sam first worked in hotels as a chef.
    7. Before Hansar Samui, Sam worked at a hotel in Thailand.
    8. The word Hansar means happiness and joy in Sanskrit.
    9. Hansar Samui wants guests to feel happy and have good memories.
    10. Sam does not like helping people.

    True: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9

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    Fill in:

    happiness – smile – guests – calls – works – loves – began

    This is Sam. His full name is Sin Samney, but everyone _________him Sam. He __________ at Hansar Samui hotel. Sam started working here in July 2011. You can know him by his big _________ and nice, friendly way. Sam __________ to help guests and wants to make them happy. He is from Cambodia. Sam __________ working in hotels 11 years ago as a bell boy, carrying bags for _________. Before this hotel, Sam was the Front Office Manager at Hotel de la Paix in Cambodia. Sam believes in __________ and joy. You can ask him for ideas at the Front Desk.


    The full story:

  • FKC helps children in Siem Reap (A1)

    • free school and skills for poor families

    FKC is a group in Siem Reap, Cambodia. FKC helps poor families. Many families do not have money for school. Their children cannot go to school. FKC gives free school for these children. This means children can go to school for free.

    At school, children learn many things. They learn to read and write. They learn math too. These things help children in their life.

    FKC also teaches children how to do jobs. Children learn skills like sewing and cooking. They also learn to use computers. These skills help children get work when they grow up.

    FKC cares about children and their families. They want to help families have a better life. FKC wants children to be happy and healthy. FKC works with the people in the village. They help many families in Siem Reap.

    Many children are happy at FKC. They can learn and make new friends. FKC gives children hope for the future. FKC is a good place for poor families. It helps children and their families every day.

    ____________________

    Vocabulary:

    poor
    no money. people need help.

    money
    what we use to buy things.

    free school
    school you do not pay for.

    to mean
    to say or show something.

    to read
    look at words and know what they say.

    to write
    make words on paper.

    math (subject)
    learning numbers and counting.

    to teach children
    help children learn new things.

    to do a job
    work to earn money.

    skills
    things you can do well.

    to sew
    use a needle and thread to make clothes.

    to cook
    make food.

    to use computers
    work with a computer.

    to grow up
    become an adult.

    to care about children
    love and help children.

    to have a better life
    live happy and with enough things.

    healthy
    feel good and not sick.

    a village
    a small place where people live.

    to make friends
    meet new people and like them.

    to give children hope
    help children feel happy about the future.

    ################

    Multiple Choice Test – only one answer correct

    1. What does poor mean?
      a) no money, needs help
      b) has a lot of money
      c) very happy
    2. What is money?
      a) a type of food
      b) what we use to buy things
      c) a school subject
    3. What is free school?
      a) school you pay for
      b) school only for adults
      c) school you do not pay for
    4. What does to mean mean?
      a) to eat food
      b) to say or show something
      c) to go to school
    5. What does to read mean?
      a) look at words and understand
      b) write words on paper
      c) count numbers
    6. What does to write mean?
      a) run fast
      b) make words on paper
      c) use a computer
    7. What is math?
      a) singing songs
      b) learning numbers and counting
      c) playing sports
    8. What does to teach children mean?
      a) help children learn new things
      b) help children sleep
      c) help children eat
    9. What does to do a job mean?
      a) work to earn money
      b) play with friends
      c) go to school
    10. What are skills?
      a) toys to play with
      b) things you can do well
      c) clothes you wear
    11. What does to sew mean?
      a) use needle and thread to make clothes
      b) cook food
      c) run fast
    12. What does to cook mean?
      a) sew clothes
      b) read books
      c) make food
    13. What does to use computers mean?
      a) write with a pencil
      b) work with a computer
      c) sing a song
    14. What does to grow up mean?
      a) become an adult
      b) eat food
      c) learn math
    15. What does to care about children mean?
      a) teach adults
      b) love and help children
      c) play games
    16. What does to have a better life mean?
      a) live in a big house only
      b) live happy and have enough things
      c) have many toys
    17. What does healthy mean?
      a) feel hungry
      b) feel tired
      c) feel good and not sick
    18. What is a village?
      a) a big city
      b) a school
      c) a small place where people live
    19. What does to make friends mean?
      a) meet new people and like them
      b) play alone
      c) go to school
    20. What does to give children hope mean?
      a) make children sad
      b) help children feel happy about the future
      c) teach children to cook

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

    ###############

    Fill in:

    1. Poor people do not have much ______.
      a) money
      b) food
      c) house
    2. School is free. It is a ______ school.
      a) big
      b) free
      c) hard
    3. I like to ______ books.
      a) write
      b) read
      c) sew
    4. We learn ______ like math at school.
      a) skills
      b) books
      c) money
    5. I can ______ clothes with a needle.
      a) sew
      b) cook
      c) read
    6. To cook means to make ______.
      a) food
      b) clothes
      c) books
    7. Children want to ______ friends.
      a) make
      b) do
      c) write
    8. I use a computer to ______.
      a) sew
      b) work
      c) cook
    9. The village is a small ______.
      a) city
      b) school
      c) place
    10. We learn how to do a ______ to work later.
      a) game
      b) job
      c) book
    11. Healthy people feel ______.
      a) sick
      b) good
      c) tired
    12. The teacher ______ children how to read.
      a) reads
      b) teaches
      c) cooks

    Answers

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

    ################

    True or False?

    1. Cooking means to make clothes.
    2. Children learn to write at school.
    3. A job is work you do.
    4. Poor people have a lot of money.
    5. Using a computer can help you work.
    6. Sewing means to make food.
    7. Free school means you do not pay money.
    8. A village is a small place.
    9. Children do not want to make friends.
    10. Math is a sport.
    11. Healthy people feel good.
    12. Teachers do not teach children to read.

    ___________________

    True: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 11

    #################

    Fill in, words below:

    sew, help, every, life,
    math, job, home, play

    My Day at FKC School

    Hello! My name is Sochea.
    I go to FKC school __________day.
    At school, I learn to read and write.
    I learn __________ too. I like to learn.

    I learn to __________ and cook.
    I learn to use the computer.
    These help me get a __________ later.

    I have many friends at school.
    We __________ and learn together.
    The teachers __________ me.
    I am happy at school.

    After school, I go __________.
    I tell my family what I learn.
    I want a good __________.
    FKC helps me and my friends

    + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

    Correct version:

    My Day at FKC School


    Hello! My name is Sochea.
    I go to FKC school every day.
    At school, I learn to read and write.
    I learn math too. I like to learn.

    I learn to sew and cook.
    I learn to use the computer.
    These help me get a job later.

    I have many friends at school.
    We play and learn together.
    The teachers help me.
    I am happy at school.

    After school, I go home.
    I tell my family what I learn.
    I want a good life.
    FKC helps me and my friends.

    ##############.

    Rewrite the story starting with

    Hello! Her name is Sochea. She goes….

    and make all changes necessary.

    ____________________

    Correct version:

    Hello! Her name is Sochea. She goes to FKC school every day.
    At school, she learns to read and write. She learns math too. She likes to learn.

    She learns to sew and cook. She learns to use the computer. These help her get a job later.

    She has many friends at school. They play and learn together. The teachers help her. She is happy at school.

    After school, she goes home. She tells her family what she learns. She wants a good life. FKC helps her and her friends.

  • Khmer Children Foundation (FKC) A1/A2

    The Khmer Children Foundation helps people in Cambodia. It helps children, families, and teachers.

    FKC helps children go to school. They give school clothes, books, and pens. Children can learn English, reading, writing, and math.

    FKC also helps parents. They teach parents how to grow food and how to make money. This helps the family.

    FKC teaches people to help each other. They say, “A hand up, not a hand out.” This means people learn to work and grow.

    The teachers and workers at FKC are kind. They want to help people have a better life.

    Many people in Cambodia are happy because of FKC. They go to school, learn, and feel strong.

    FKC helps the whole village. Life becomes better for everyone.

    FKC is a good group. It helps the future of Cambodia.

    ✅ Exercise 1: True or False

    Read the sentence and write True or False.

    1. KCF helps people in Cambodia.
    2. KCF only helps children.
    3. Children can learn English at KCF.
    4. KCF gives food to the children.
    5. Parents learn to grow food at KCF.
    6. KCF helps people to work and grow.
    7. KCF is in the USA.
    8. Teachers at KCF are kind.
    9. KCF helps the whole village.
    10. KCF helps the future of Cambodia.

    ✅ Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

    Fill in the missing word from the text.

    1. KCF helps people in __________.
    2. KCF helps children, families, and __________.
    3. They give school clothes, __________, and pens.
    4. Children can learn English, reading, __________, and math.
    5. KCF helps __________ grow food.
    6. KCF says, “A hand __________, not a hand out.”
    7. The __________ at KCF are kind.
    8. People go to __________ and learn.
    9. Life becomes __________ for everyone.
    10. KCF helps the whole __________.

    ✅ Exercise 3: Choose the Right Word

    Choose the correct word from the two options.

    1. KCF helps (Cambodia / Canada).
    2. Children can learn (English / German).
    3. KCF gives (cars / school clothes).
    4. KCF teaches (parents / police) to grow food.
    5. “A hand up, not a hand (down / out).”
    6. The teachers are (kind / angry).
    7. KCF helps the (village / city only).
    8. KCF helps people to feel (sad / strong).
    9. The children (sleep / learn) at KCF.
    10. KCF is a (bad / good) group.

    ✅ Exercise 4: Match the Sentence Halves

    Match the left part with the correct right part.

    AB
    1. KCF helpsa. to grow food.
    2. Children canb. is a good group.
    3. KCF givesc. learn many things.
    4. Parents learnd. the whole village.
    5. KCF sayse. people in Cambodia.
    6. The teachers aref. life better.
    7. KCF helpsg. “a hand up.”
    8. KCF makesh. books and pens.
    9. Life becomesi. kind and helpful.
    10. KCFj. better for all.

    ✅ Exercise 5: Answer the Questions (Short Answers)

    Answer using only words from the text.

    1. Who does KCF help?
    2. What do children get from KCF?
    3. What subjects do children learn?
    4. Who learns to grow food?
    5. What does KCF say?
    6. What are the teachers like?
    7. Where do children go to learn?
    8. Who is happy because of KCF?
    9. Who helps the whole village?
    10. What does KCF help?

    ✅ Exercise 6: Word Order (Make Sentences)

    Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

    1. KCF / people / helps / in / Cambodia
    2. clothes / school / gives / KCF
    3. English / learn / children / can
    4. parents / KCF / helps
    5. to / KCF / go / school / children
    6. kind / are / the / teachers
    7. good / is / group / a / KCF
    8. people / KCF / strong / helps / feel
    9. the / whole / helps / village / KCF
    10. better / life / becomes

    ✅ Exercise 7: Multiple Choice (Choose all correct answers)

    Instructions: Read each question. Choose all correct answers.

    1. Who does KCF help?
      ☐ a) Children
      ☐ b) Families
      ☐ c) Tourists
    2. What does KCF give to children?
      ☐ a) School clothes
      ☐ b) Food
      ☐ c) Pens
    3. What do children learn at KCF?
      ☐ a) English
      ☐ b) Math
      ☐ c) Driving
    4. Who learns how to grow food?
      ☐ a) Teachers
      ☐ b) Parents
      ☐ c) Children
    5. What does KCF say?
      ☐ a) “Work hard every day.”
      ☐ b) “A hand up, not a hand out.”
      ☐ c) “Go to school.”
    6. What are the teachers like?
      ☐ a) Kind
      ☐ b) Angry
      ☐ c) Helpful
    7. What becomes better because of KCF?
      ☐ a) Life
      ☐ b) The village
      ☐ c) The weather
    8. How do people feel after KCF helps?
      ☐ a) Sad
      ☐ b) Strong
      ☐ c) Happy
    9. What does KCF help people to do?
      ☐ a) Learn
      ☐ b) Grow
      ☐ c) Sleep
    10. What is KCF?
      ☐ a) A good group
      ☐ b) A school in Cambodia
      ☐ c) A game

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    ###################

    ✅ Exercise 1: True or False

    Write True or False

    1. KCF helps people in Cambodia. — ✅ True
    2. KCF only helps children. — ❌ False
    3. Children can learn English at KCF. — ✅ True
    4. KCF gives food to the children. — ❌ False
    5. Parents learn to grow food at KCF. — ✅ True
    6. KCF helps people to work and grow. — ✅ True
    7. KCF is in the USA. — ❌ False
    8. Teachers at KCF are kind. — ✅ True
    9. KCF helps the whole village. — ✅ True
    10. KCF helps the future of Cambodia. — ✅ True

    ✅ Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

    Use words from the text

    1. KCF helps people in Cambodia.
    2. KCF helps children, families, and teachers.
    3. They give school clothes, books, and pens.
    4. Children can learn English, reading, writing, and math.
    5. KCF helps parents grow food.
    6. KCF says, “A hand up, not a hand out.”
    7. The teachers at KCF are kind.
    8. People go to school and learn.
    9. Life becomes better for everyone.
    10. KCF helps the whole village.

    ✅ Exercise 3: Choose the Right Word

    Pick the correct word

    1. KCF helps (Cambodia / Canada) → ✅ Cambodia
    2. Children can learn (English / German) → ✅ English
    3. KCF gives (cars / school clothes) → ✅ school clothes
    4. KCF teaches (parents / police) to grow food → ✅ parents
    5. “A hand up, not a hand (down / out)” → ✅ out
    6. The teachers are (kind / angry) → ✅ kind
    7. KCF helps the (village / city only) → ✅ village
    8. KCF helps people to feel (sad / strong) → ✅ strong
    9. The children (sleep / learn) at KCF → ✅ learn
    10. KCF is a (bad / good) group → ✅ good

    ✅ Exercise 4: Match the Sentence Halves

    A→B
    1. KCF helps→e. people in Cambodia. ✅
    2. Children can→c. learn many things. ✅
    3. KCF gives→h. books and pens. ✅
    4. Parents learn→a. to grow food. ✅
    5. KCF says→g. “a hand up.” ✅
    6. The teachers are→i. kind and helpful. ✅
    7. KCF helps→d. the whole village. ✅
    8. KCF makes→f. life better. ✅
    9. Life becomes→j. better for all. ✅
    10. KCF→b. is a good group. ✅

    ✅ Exercise 5: Answer the Questions (Short Answers)

    1. Who does KCF help? — Children, families, teachers
    2. What do children get from KCF? — School clothes, books, pens
    3. What subjects do children learn? — English, reading, writing, math
    4. Who learns to grow food? — Parents
    5. What does KCF say? — “A hand up, not a hand out”
    6. What are the teachers like? — Kind
    7. Where do children go to learn? — School
    8. Who is happy because of KCF? — Many people in Cambodia
    9. Who helps the whole village? — KCF
    10. What does KCF help? — The future of Cambodia

    ✅ Exercise 6: Word Order (Make Sentences)

    1. KCF / people / helps / in / Cambodia → ✅ KCF helps people in Cambodia.
    2. clothes / school / gives / KCF → ✅ KCF gives school clothes.
    3. English / learn / children / can → ✅ Children can learn English.
    4. parents / KCF / helps → ✅ KCF helps parents.
    5. to / KCF / go / school / children → ✅ Children go to school at KCF.
    6. kind / are / the / teachers → ✅ The teachers are kind.
    7. good / is / group / a / KCF → ✅ KCF is a good group.
    8. people / KCF / strong / helps / feel → ✅ KCF helps people feel strong.
    9. the / whole / helps / village / KCF → ✅ KCF helps the whole village.
    10. better / life / becomes → ✅ Life becomes better.

    ✅ Exercise 7: Multiple Choice (Choose all correct answers)

    (More than one correct answer possible)

    1. Who does KCF help?
      ✅ a) Children
      ✅ b) Families
      ❌ c) Tourists
    2. What does KCF give to children?
      ✅ a) School clothes
      ❌ b) Food
      ✅ c) Pens
    3. What do children learn at KCF?
      ✅ a) English
      ✅ b) Math
      ❌ c) Driving
    4. Who learns how to grow food?
      ❌ a) Teachers
      ✅ b) Parents
      ❌ c) Children
    5. What does KCF say?
      ❌ a) “Work hard every day.”
      ✅ b) “A hand up, not a hand out.”
      ✅ c) “Go to school.” (This is part of the idea but not the direct quote) → Acceptable if interpreted loosely
    6. What are the teachers like?
      ✅ a) Kind
      ❌ b) Angry
      ✅ c) Helpful
    7. What becomes better because of KCF?
      ✅ a) Life
      ✅ b) The village
      ❌ c) The weather
    8. How do people feel after KCF helps?
      ❌ a) Sad
      ✅ b) Strong
      ✅ c) Happy
    9. What does KCF help people to do?
      ✅ a) Learn
      ✅ b) Grow
      ❌ c) Sleep
    10. What is KCF?
      ✅ a) A good group
      ✅ b) A school in Cambodia (partially correct)
      ❌ c) A game

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