Kategorie: Shinta Mani Foundation

  • Language levels, A1, B2, C2……. what

    Definitions of the English language levels A1 to C2, based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR):


    A1 – Beginner

    • You know a few words and simple phrases.
    • You can introduce yourself and ask basic questions.
    • Example: “My name is Anna. I live in Paris.”

    A2 – Elementary

    • You can have short, simple conversations.
    • You can talk about everyday things (family, shopping, work).
    • Example: “I go to work by bus. I like watching TV in the evening.”

    B1 – Intermediate

    • You can talk about familiar topics and understand the main idea.
    • You can describe experiences and give simple opinions.
    • Example: “I went to Italy last summer. It was very beautiful.”

    B2 – Upper Intermediate

    • You can speak clearly and in detail on many subjects.
    • You can have conversations with native speakers without much difficulty.
    • Example: “I believe online learning is helpful, but it also has some disadvantages.”

    C1 – Advanced

    • You understand complex ideas and speak fluently.
    • You can use English at work or university level.
    • Example: “The data suggests a clear connection between exercise and mental health.”

    C2 – Proficient

    • You speak and understand English like a native speaker.
    • You can deal with any situation, even academic or professional ones.
    • Example: “Her analysis was both insightful and elegantly structured, demonstrating a deep understanding of the subject.”

  • Meet Vang Vorng – a role model (A2)

    – helping young people in Cambodia

    Vang Vorng is the School Manager at the Shinta Mani Foundation’s Hospitality Training School in Siem Reap, Cambodia. He comes from a poor village and knows how hard life is for many young people. His goal is to help these young people learn skills and find good jobs in hotels.

    Every year, Vorng goes to faraway schools to find students who want to learn but cannot pay for school. He gives them a chance to study at his training school. There, he teaches them English, hotel work, and life skills. Students also work at the Shinta Mani Angkor hotel to learn by doing.

    Since 2023, about 30 students finish the school every year. Many find jobs in hotels. Some work at the front desk, and others want to become managers. Vorng helps students feel confident and believe they can help their families.

    Vorng cares about his students like a mentor and friend. His work shows how the Shinta Mani Foundation uses money from hotels to help local people. He helps young Cambodians build better lives and hope for the future.
    ___________________________

    Vocabulary:

    Hospitality training school: A place where people learn how to work in hotels and restaurants.

    Village: A small town in the countryside where people live.

    Goal: Something you want to do or achieve.

    To learn skills: To get new abilities or know how to do something.

    Faraway: A long way from here; very far.

    To pay for school: To give money so you can go to school.

    Life skills: Important things you need to know to live well, like how to talk to people or manage money.

    To learn by doing: To practice something to understand it better.

    Front desk: The place in a hotel where guests check in and ask for help.

    To feel confident: To feel sure about yourself and your abilities.

    To believe: To think something is true or to have trust in something or someone.

    To care about a person: To feel love or concern for someone.

    A mentor: A person who helps and teaches you, like a guide or teacher.

    To build a better life: To make your life good and happy by working hard and learning.
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    Multiple choice – one answer correct only:


    Multiple choice – one answer only:

    1. What is a hospitality training school?
    a) A school for car drivers
    b) A place to learn hotel and restaurant work
    c) A market for food

    2. What is a village?
    a) A tall building
    b) A small town in the countryside
    c) A big supermarket

    3. What is a goal?
    a) Something you want to reach or do
    b) A part of a book
    c) A kind of shoe

    4. What does it mean to learn skills?
    a) To get new abilities
    b) To forget something
    c) To sleep during class

    5. What does faraway mean?
    a) Easy to carry
    b) Very near
    c) Very far from here

    6. What does it mean to pay for school?
    a) To give money for education
    b) To eat lunch at school
    c) To run to school

    7. What are life skills?
    a) Playing football
    b) Important things for daily life, like speaking and using money
    c) Reading fairy tales

    8. What does it mean to learn by doing?
    a) To read a book only
    b) To ask someone else to work
    c) To practice something and learn from it

    9. What is the front desk?
    a) A tree in front of a hotel
    b) A place in a hotel where guests get help
    c) A kitchen table

    10. What does it mean to feel confident?
    a) To feel sure about yourself
    b) To feel angry
    c) To feel hungry

    11. What does it mean to believe?
    a) To think something is true
    b) To jump high
    c) To eat quickly

    12. What does it mean to care about a person?
    a) To feel love or worry for someone
    b) To make fun of someone
    c) To close the door

    13. What is a mentor?
    a) A strong animal
    b) A toy for children
    c) A person who helps and teaches you

    14. What does it mean to build a better life?
    a) To learn and work hard for a good future
    b) To play video games all day
    c) To stay in bed


    _____________________________

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

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    Gap-fill exercisestudents tell their stories

    1. Vannak studies at a __________ to get a job in a hotel.
    a) hospital
    b) hospitality training school
    c) football club

    2. Sokha lives in a small __________ far from the city.
    a) bus stop
    b) shop
    c) village

    3. Her __________ is to find a good job and help her family.
    a) goal
    b) bike
    c) sandwich

    4. At school, we __________ like using a computer and speaking English.
    a) buy drinks
    b) learn skills
    c) read comics

    5. The school is very __________ from our home.
    a) noisy
    b) faraway
    c) short

    6. My parents work hard to __________ my school.
    a) pay for
    b) drive to
    c) clean

    7. At the training center, we learn many __________ like talking to guests and working in teams.
    a) life skills
    b) games
    c) jokes

    8. We don’t just read books — we __________ by working in real hotels.
    a) learn by doing
    b) sleep late
    c) run fast

    9. I ask for help at the __________ when I arrive at the hotel.
    a) bathroom
    b) front desk
    c) parking lot

    10. After my training, I __________ speaking English with hotel guests.
    a) feel confident
    b) feel cold
    c) feel sleepy

    11. I __________ I can get a good job soon.
    a) believe
    b) jump
    c) smile

    12. My teacher really __________ us and wants us to do well.
    a) laughs at
    b) cares about
    c) hides from

    13. Mr. Vannak is my __________. He teaches and helps me every day.
    a) car
    b) mentor
    c) animal

    14. I want to study hard and __________.
    a) build a better life
    b) forget school
    c) play more games


    _____________________

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

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    Match the words with their definitions

    Words:

    1. Hospitality training school
    2. Village
    3. Goal
    4. Learn skills
    5. Faraway
    6. Pay for school
    7. Life skills
    8. Learn by doing
    9. Front desk
    10. Feel confident
    11. Believe
    12. Care about
    13. Mentor
    14. Build a better life

    Definitions:

    a. To think something is true
    b. A place where people learn how to work in hotels and restaurants
    c. A small town in the countryside
    d. Important abilities for daily life, like speaking and managing money
    e. To give money to go to school
    f. A place in a hotel where guests get help
    g. To feel sure about yourself
    h. To want to do or achieve something
    i. To practice something and learn from it
    j. To feel love or worry for someone
    k. To get new abilities
    l. A person who teaches and helps you
    m. To work and learn to improve your life
    n. Very far from here


    ______________________

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


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    Match the word with its definition

    Words:

    1. hospitality training school
    2. village
    3. goal
    4. learn skills
    5. faraway
    6. pay for school
    7. life skills
    8. learn by doing
    9. front desk
    10. feel confident
    11. believe
    12. care about
    13. mentor
    14. build a better life


    Definitions:

    A. To have trust or faith in something
    B. A small community or group of houses in the countryside
    C. To give money to attend classes or school
    D. To understand or practice new abilities
    E. A place where students train to work in hotels and restaurants
    F. To be sure about yourself and your abilities
    G. Important abilities to live and work well in the world
    H. To learn by practicing and working, not only by reading
    I. The person who helps and advises you in your learning or work
    J. To want to reach or achieve something
    K. To work to make life better
    L. The first place guests go to in a hotel to get help
    M. To feel love or concern for someone
    N. A place far away, not near


    ________________________

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


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    Interview with Vang Vorng -complete (not easy, try hard)

    1. Where do you work and what is your role there?
    I work at the Shinta Mani Foundation’s __________ training school in Siem Reap. I am the school manager, and I help run the program for young __________.

    2. What is your main goal for the students at the school?
    My goal is to give students the chance to build a better __________ through education and __________ in the hospitality industry.

    3. How do you find students who want to join the school?
    I travel to villages __________from the city, visiting high schools to find students who want to learn but may not have the chance to __________for school.

    4. What kind of skills do students learn at the school?
    Students learn both hospitality skills, like __________ in hotels, and important life skills that __________ them in their daily lives.

    5. How do students learn these skills?
    They __________. We teach in the classroom, but they also work in hotels for hands-on experience.

    6. What kind of jobs do students get after they finish training?
    Many students __________ at the front desk in hotels or become assistants. Some even move into supervisor roles.

    7. Why is it important for students to feel confident?
    Feeling confident helps __________ do their jobs well and believe that they can succeed in life.

    8. How do you support and guide the students during their training?
    I care about each student and act as a __________, helping them with advice and support.

    9. What do you believe about the power of education?
    I believe education is a bridge from poverty to a better life. It can change a person’s __________.

    10. How does the hospitality training school help the wider community?
    The school helps young people get good __________, which supports their families and inspires others in their villages to work hard and dream big.

    ___________________


    1. Where do you work and what is your role there?
    I work at the Shinta Mani Foundation’s hospitality training school in Siem Reap. I am the school manager, and I help run the program for young people.

    2. What is your main goal for the students at the school?
    My goal is to give students the chance to build a better life through education and work in the hospitality industry.

    3. How do you find students who want to join the school?
    I travel to villages faraway from the city, visiting high schools to find students who want to learn but may not have the chance to pay for school.

    4. What kind of skills do students learn at the school?
    Students learn both hospitality skills, like working in hotels, and important life skills that help them in their daily lives.

    5. How do students learn these skills?
    They learn by doing. We teach in the classroom, but they also work in hotels for hands-on experience.

    6. What kind of jobs do students get after they finish training?
    Many students work at the front desk in hotels or become assistants. Some even move into supervisor roles.

    7. Why is it important for students to feel confident?
    Feeling confident helps students do their jobs well and believe that they can succeed in life.

    8. How do you support and guide the students during their training?
    I care about each student and act as a mentor, helping them with advice and support.

    9. What do you believe about the power of education?
    I believe education is a bridge from poverty to a better life. It can change a person’s future.

    10. How does the hospitality training school help the wider community?
    The school helps young people get good jobs, which supports their families and inspires others in their villages to work hard and dream big.


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    Rewrite the following text in 3rd person singular and make all changes necessary:

    I work as the school manager at a hospitality training school in Siem Reap. My job is to find young students from villages far away. I help them learn skills to work in hotels. They study English, hospitality, and life skills. I also teach them how to learn by doing, with practice in hotels. I guide and support the students like a mentor. I want them to feel confident and believe in themselves. My goal is to help them build a better life and find good jobs in the hotel industry. This work helps many young people and their families.
    ________________

    YOU WRITE:

    Vang Vorng works as the school manager…………………….

    ……………………..manager at a hospitality training school in Siem Reap.
    His job is to find young students from villages far away.
    He helps them learn skills to work in hotels.
    They study English, hospitality, and life skills.
    He also teaches them how to learn by doing, with practice in hotels.
    He guides and supports the students like a mentor.
    He wants them to feel confident and believe in themselves.
    His goal is to help them build a better life and find good jobs in the hotel industry.
    This work helps many young people and their families.

  • Meet Vang Vorng – a role model (A1)

    – helping young people in Cambodia


    Vang Vorng is from Cambodia. He is a kind and helpful man. He works at a school in Siem Reap. The school is part of the Shinta Mani Foundation. It is a hotel school. Poor students can study there for free.

    Vorng helps students from small villages. Their families do not have much money. He goes to visit schools in the countryside. He talks to students and their parents. He says, “Do you want to study?” If they say yes, he helps them come to the hotel school.

    At the school, students learn English. They learn how to speak to guests. They also learn how to work in hotels. They clean rooms, serve food, and work at the front desk. They study in class and practice in a real hotel. Vorng is their teacher. He helps them every day. He is friendly and patient.

    Since 2023, more than 60 students finished the program. Now, they have good jobs in hotels. They are happy. They can help their families.

    Vorng is proud of his students. He says, “I want to help more young people.” He is a hero in his community. He gives students hope and a better future.


    ___________________

    Vocabulary:


    kind – a person who is nice and cares about other people
    helpful – a person who wants to help others
    for free – you do not need to pay money
    a village – a small town in the countryside
    countryside – land with farms, fields, and villages (not a city)
    to clean a room – to make a room tidy and not dirty
    to serve food – to give food to someone at a table or in a restaurant
    front desk – the place in a hotel where people check in or ask questions
    to study in class – to learn with a teacher in a school or classroom
    to practice – to do something again and again to get better
    to be patient – to stay calm and not get angry when things are slow
    to finish a program – to do all the classes and work in a course or school
    to be proud – to feel happy about something you or someone else did well
    a hero – a person who helps others and does good things
    a community – the people who live in the same place
    to give somebody hope – to help someone believe that good things can happen
    a better future – a life that is happier and easier than before


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    Vocabulary Multiple Choice Test – only one answer is correct

    1. What does „kind“ mean?
    A) A person who is nice and cares about others
    B) A person who runs fast
    C) A person who works in a kitchen


    2. What does „helpful“ mean?
    A) A person who wants to help others
    B) A person who sleeps a lot
    C) A person who eats quickly


    3. What does „for free“ mean?
    A) You pay with coins
    B) You do not need to pay money
    C) You get a ticket


    4. What is „a village“?
    A) A very big city
    B) A place with many buses
    C) A small town in the countryside


    5. What is „the countryside“?
    A) A place with farms and small villages
    B) A street with many cars
    C) A building in the city


    6. What does „to clean a room“ mean?
    A) To make the room tidy and not dirty
    B) To paint the walls
    C) To bring food


    7. What does „to serve food“ mean?
    A) To take food to someone at a table
    B) To throw food in the bin
    C) To cook rice and vegetables


    8. What is the „front desk“ in a hotel?
    A) The kitchen where food is made
    B) The place where people check in and ask questions
    C) The room where people sleep


    9. What does „to study in class“ mean?
    A) To sleep in a chair
    B) To learn with a teacher
    C) To clean the classroom


    10. What does „to practice“ mean?
    A) To do something again and again to get better
    B) To stop doing something
    C) To go to the market


    11. What does „to be patient“ mean?
    A) To speak fast and loudly
    B) To stay calm and not get angry
    C) To run to school


    12. What does „to finish a program“ mean?
    A) To do all the classes in a school
    B) To go home early
    C) To start work late


    13. What does „to be proud“ mean?
    A) To feel good about a job well done
    B) To feel hungry after work
    C) To sleep after dinner


    14. What is a „hero“?
    A) A person who helps others and does good things
    B) A person who sells food
    C) A person who likes to play games


    15. What is a „community“?
    A) The people who live in the same place
    B) The workers in a hotel
    C) A group of students in a class


    16. What does „to give somebody hope“ mean?
    A) To make them happy and believe good things can happen
    B) To show them a movie
    C) To ask them to sing a song


    17. What is „a better future“?
    A) A life that is happier and easier
    B) A new pair of shoes
    C) A big meal at home


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    1A 2A 3B 4C 5A 6A 7A 8B 9B 10A 11B 12A 13A 14A 15A 16A 17A
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    Match the word with its meaning

    Words

    1. kind
    2. helpful
    3. for free
    4. village
    5. countryside
    6. clean a room
    7. serve food
    8. front desk
    9. study in class
    10. practice
    11. be patient
    12. finish a program
    13. be proud
    14. hero
    15. community
    16. give somebody hope
    17. a better future

    Definitions

    A. To stay calm and not get angry
    B. A person who helps others and does good things
    C. A small town in the countryside
    D. A person who wants to help others
    E. A place in a hotel where people check in or ask questions
    F. A person who is nice and cares about others
    G. To feel good about something you did
    H. To carry food to someone at a table
    I. A place with farms and fields
    J. To make someone believe good things will come
    K. To do something again and again to get better
    L. To do all the classes in a course
    M. No money is needed
    N. To learn in a classroom with a teacher
    O. To make a place tidy and not dirty
    P. A group of people living in one area
    Q. A life that is easier and happier
    _____________________

    1F 2D 3M 4C 5I 6O 7H 8E 9N 10K 11A 12L 13G 14B 15P 16J 17Q
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    Gap-fill exercise – choose the correct word

    1. My uncle lives in a small ___ with only ten houses.
    (a) community
    (b) village
    (c) future

    2. I ___ every day to speak English better.
    (a) study
    (b) serve
    (c) practice

    3. The hotel ___ helps people check in and ask questions.
    (a) countryside
    (b) front desk
    (c) hero

    4. She is always ___—she listens and waits with a smile.
    (a) proud
    (b) helpful
    (c) patient

    5. We do not pay for the class; it is ___.
    (a) for free
    (b) kind
    (c) finished

    6. I want to have ___ with a good job and happy life.
    (a) a better future
    (b) serve food
    (c) study

    7. Every morning, I ___ to learn English and write.
    (a) give hope
    (b) study in class
    (c) be kind

    8. The workers ___ at the restaurant with a smile.
    (a) serve food
    (b) clean a room
    (c) be proud

    9. She always helps others and is very ___.
    (a) clean
    (b) kind
    (c) proud

    10. After one year, I ___ at school.
    (a) finish a program
    (b) be patient
    (c) live in the village

    11. They come from the ___, where there are farms and trees.
    (a) front desk
    (b) countryside
    (c) community

    12. The girl helps her friend for no money; she is very ___.
    (a) helpful
    (b) proud
    (c) hero

    13. After cleaning, the room is nice and ___.
    (a) clean
    (b) better
    (c) community

    14. The man gives the children ___ by teaching them.
    (a) village
    (b) hope
    (c) food

    15. A ___ is someone who does good things for others.
    (a) community
    (b) patient
    (c) hero

    16. He is ___ of his students because they work hard.
    (a) proud
    (b) helpful
    (c) study

    17. All the people in our ___ want to learn English.
    (a) community
    (b) countryside
    (c) front desk


    ___________________

    1b 2c 3b 4c 5a 6a 7b 8a 9b 10a 11b 12a 13a 14b 15c 16a 17a

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    Fill in

    Words:
    kind / helpful / free / village / countryside / clean / serve / front desk / study / practice / patient / finish / proud / hero / community / hope / future

    1. Mr. Vorng is very ___ because he helps many students.
    2. He visits high schools in the ___ around Siem Reap.
    3. Students ___ in class and learn life skills.
    4. He designs the curriculum and helps students to ___ the program.
    5. The training is ___; students do not pay money.
    6. He teaches students to be ___ when they work and learn.
    7. After graduation, students find their first job in tourism, which gives them ___ for a better life.
    8. Many students come from small ___ and want to learn.
    9. He works at the school ___ and helps with questions.
    10. The students learn to ___ food and clean rooms in hotels.
    11. Mr. Vorng is ___ of all the students who graduate.
    12. He is a real ___ because he changes lives.
    13. The ___ helps people live better lives together.
    14. The school is in the ___ with farms and fields around.
    15. Students need to ___ skills every day to get better.
    16. Mr. Vorng is very ___ and never gets angry with students.
    17. He is always ___ to help and support the youth.

    _____________________

    1 kind, 2 countryside, 3 study, 4 finish, 5 free, 6 patient, 7 hope, 8 village, 9 front desk, 10 serve, 11 proud, 12 hero, 13 community, 14 countryside, 15 practice, 16 patient, 17 helpful

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    Interview with Mr. Vang Vorng (complete):


    1. Q: Where do you live and where do your students come from?
    A: I live in a small ________, and my students come from the __________ around Siem Reap.

    2. Q: What is your job at the school and what do you do every day?
    A: I am the school __________. I visit high schools, help __________, and teach life skills every day.

    3. Q: How do you help students with their future and their jobs?
    A: I help students find their first __________ in tourism and give them hope for a better __________.

    4. Q: What kind of program do you have, and do students pay __________?
    A: The program is free. Students do not __________ money to study or learn life skills.

    5. Q: How many students do you help every __________ and where do they come from?
    A: I help more than 30 students every year. Most come from poor __________ around Siem Reap.

    6. Q: What do students learn in your __________ and how do you teach them?
    A: Students learn to serve __________ clean rooms, and practice __________. I teach life skills and design the curriculum.

    7. Q: Why do you like your job and how do you feel about your students?
    A: I like my job because I help young __________. I am proud of all the students who finish the program.


    __________________________


    1. Q: Where do you live and where do your students come from?
    A: I live in a small village, and my students come from the countryside around Siem Reap.

    2. Q: What is your job at the school and what do you do every day?
    A: I am the school manager. I visit high schools, help students, and teach life skills every day.

    3. Q: How do you help students with their future and their jobs?
    A: I help students find their first job in tourism and give them hope for a better future.

    4. Q: What kind of program do you have, and do students pay money?
    A: The program is free. Students do not pay money to study or learn life skills.

    5. Q: How many students do you help every year and where do they come from?
    A: I help more than 30 students every year. Most come from poor communities around Siem Reap.

    6. Q: What do students learn in your school and how do you teach them?
    A: Students learn to serve food, clean rooms, and practice English. I teach life skills and design the curriculum.

    7. Q: Why do you like your job and how do you feel about your students?
    A: I like my job because I help young people. I am proud of all the students who finish the program.


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    Mr. Vang Vorng’s story:

    I am Mr. Vang Vorng. I come from a small village in Cambodia. I work as a school manager at Shinta Mani Foundation. I visit high schools to find students who want to learn. I teach them life skills and help design their learning. The program is free. I also help students find their first job in tourism. I am proud when students finish the program and start a better life. I want to help many more young people.

    Rewrite the story in the 3rd person singular, make all changes necessary:


    His name is Mr. Vang Vorng. He comes from a small…..

    ________________________
    Answer:
    ………… from a small village in Cambodia. He works as a school manager at Shinta Mani Foundation. He visits high schools to find students who want to learn. He teaches them life skills and helps design their learning. The program is free. He also helps students find their first job in tourism. He is proud when students finish the program and start a better life. He wants to help many more young people.

  • Key qualities of a great 5-star hotel waiter/waitress (C1)


    some thoughts

    A great waiter in a 5-star hotel is not just someone who serves food well — they are an ambassador of luxury, professionalism, and exceptional service.
    Here’s what sets them apart:


    1. Impeccable Appearance

    • Always well-groomed and perfectly dressed according to hotel standards.
    • Clean hands, trimmed nails, polished shoes — every detail matters.

    2. Exceptional Etiquette and Manners

    • Polite, respectful, and discreet.
    • Uses formal and appropriate language (e.g., “Sir/Madam” or the guest’s name when known).
    • Knows how to serve from the left, clear from the right, and follow fine dining protocols.

    3. Strong Product Knowledge

    • Knows every item on the menu — ingredients, preparation, taste, and dietary restrictions.
    • Can recommend dishes and wine pairings confidently.
    • Keeps up with seasonal changes or daily specials.

    4. Anticipation of Guest Needs

    • Notices when a glass is nearly empty or a guest looks uncertain — and acts before being asked.
    • Remembers repeat guests’ preferences and makes them feel recognized and special.

    5. Flawless Communication (in foreign language, as well)

    • Speaks clearly, confidently, and in a calm tone.
    • Listens actively and repeats orders back to avoid mistakes.
    • Handles special requests or complaints with grace and professionalism.

    6. Efficiency and Timing

    • Ensures courses arrive in the right order and at the right pace.
    • Coordinates seamlessly with kitchen and other staff — without guests noticing.

    7. Discretion and Confidentiality

    • Never gossips or comments on guests.
    • Understands when to approach and when to step back.

    8. Calm Under Pressure

    • Handles difficult guests, sudden changes, or peak hours without showing stress.
    • Keeps a positive attitude even when things go wrong.

    9. Teamwork

    • Supports colleagues and maintains harmony in the restaurant.
    • Communicates effectively with chefs, hosts, and managers.

    10. Genuine Hospitality

    • Shows warmth, sincerity, and pride in service.
    • Makes guests feel welcomed, valued, and cared for — not just served.

    Bonus: 💡 Examples of Excellence

    • Guest spills a drink? A great waiter cleans it quickly, replaces it without being asked, and checks if the guest needs anything else.
    • VIP guest returns? They are greeted by name, seated at their favorite table, and offered their usual drink — without needing to ask.


    In short:

    A great 5-star hotel waiter blends professionalism with personal warmth. They don’t just serve — they elevate the dining experience into something memorable.


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    A suggested priority order for the qualities of a great waiter /waitress in a 5-star hotel, based on what most luxury hotels value most in terms of guest experience and service standards:


    🔝 Top Priority (Essential Qualities)

    1. Genuine Hospitality
      → Guests feel welcome, cared for, and important.
    2. Exceptional Etiquette and Manners
      → Shows respect, professionalism, and refinement.
    3. Anticipation of Guest Needs
      → Proactive service creates a seamless, luxury experience.
    4. Flawless Communication
      → Avoids mistakes, builds trust, and ensures clarity.
    5. Strong Product Knowledge
      → Ability to answer guest questions, make recommendations, and show confidence.

    🥈 Second Priority (Important Support Skills)

    1. Impeccable Appearance
      → First impressions matter in a luxury environment.
    2. Calm Under Pressure
      → Keeps service smooth even in stressful situations.
    3. Efficiency and Timing
      → Ensures smooth pacing and flow of the meal.

    🥉 Third Priority (Professional Standards)

    1. Teamwork
      → Ensures consistency and harmony in service.
    2. Discretion and Confidentiality
      → Important, especially with VIP guests, but situational.

    This order may vary slightly depending on the specific hotel or guest type, but hospitality, etiquette, anticipation, and communication are universally considered top priorities in 5-star service.

  • Shinta Mani Foundation – water, sanitation & infrastructure (B1)

    supporting those in need


    Clean water and good sanitation are very important for health. With help from partners around 1,200 water wells have been dug in Cambodian villages. These wells give people clean drinking water close to their homes.

    To improve hygiene, toilets and handwashing areas have been built in schools and villages. Children and families can now use clean toilets, which helps stop the spread of disease. Sanitation blocks and clean water stations also help people stay healthy.

    In some places, small playgrounds were built for children to play safely. Canning buildings were also added to help families keep food fresh for longer. To support farming and daily life, families received chicken coops and vegetable gardens. These help them grow food and earn some money.

    Houses have also been built for families who had no safe place to live. These strong houses give children and parents better protection and a more hopeful future.

    This support helps improve life in the countryside. Clean water, better toilets, food gardens, and safe homes all make life healthier and stronger for families in rural areas.


    ____________________

    Vocabulary:


    • Sanitation – Having clean places to wash, go to the toilet, and remove waste so people stay healthy.
    • Health – The condition of your body and mind; being free from illness or feeling well.
    • A water well – A deep hole in the ground where people can get water.
    • To dig (dug, dug) – To make a hole in the ground using your hands or a tool.
    • To improve hygiene – To make habits and conditions cleaner so people don’t get sick.
    • Clean – Not dirty; free from dust, germs, or waste.
    • To spread – To move from one place or person to another.
    • A disease – An illness that makes people or animals sick.
    • A sanitation block – A small building with toilets and places to wash for many people to use.
    • To stay healthy – To continue feeling well and not get sick.
    • A playground – An outdoor area where children can play.
    • To play safely – To enjoy games or activities without getting hurt.
    • A canning building – A place where people put food in jars or cans to keep it for a long time.
    • To keep food fresh – To stop food from going bad too quickly.
    • To support farming – To help people grow food or take care of animals.
    • To receive – To get something that is given to you.
    • A coop – A small house where chickens or other animals live.
    • Vegetables – Plants like carrots, tomatoes, and beans that people eat.
    • To earn money – To get money by working or doing something useful.
    • Protection – Being safe from danger, illness, or bad weather.
    • A hopeful future – A good life that may come later; believing life will be better.
    • A rural area – The countryside; a place far from cities, with farms and small villages.

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    Multiple choice questions, with only one correct answer


    1. What is a water well used for?
      A) To store food
      B) To get clean water from the ground
      C) To play games
    2. What does to dig mean?
      A) To build a house
      B) To make a hole in the ground
      C) To carry heavy things
    3. What is sanitation about?
      A) Growing vegetables
      B) Playing safely
      C) Having clean toilets and washing areas
    4. Why do people want to improve hygiene?
      A) To cook faster
      B) To stay healthy
      C) To walk to school
    5. What is the meaning of clean?
      A) New and cheap
      B) Not dirty
      C) Very big
    6. What does to spread mean?
      A) To give something to many people or places
      B) To hide something
      C) To stop something quickly
    7. A disease is:
      A) A type of plant
      B) A game children play
      C) An illness that makes people sick
    8. Where do many people use toilets and wash their hands together?
      A) In a playground
      B) In a sanitation block
      C) In a vegetable garden
    9. Why is it important to stay healthy?
      A) To play more games
      B) To avoid getting sick
      C) To build new houses
    10. What do children do in a playground?
      A) Wash clothes
      B) Learn to read
      C) Play and have fun
    11. What does it mean to play safely?
      A) To play without getting hurt
      B) To play in the rain
      C) To play at night
    12. A canning building is a place where people:
      A) Cook fresh meals
      B) Put food in jars or cans
      C) Grow rice and corn
    13. Why do people keep food fresh?
      A) To make it taste bad
      B) To throw it away later
      C) To eat it later without it going bad
    14. What does to support farming mean?
      A) To help grow food and take care of animals
      B) To play on the farm
      C) To clean the house
    15. What does it mean to receive something?
      A) To give something
      B) To get something
      C) To buy something
    16. What is a coop used for?
      A) For growing flowers
      B) For washing vegetables
      C) For keeping chickens
    17. Which of these is a vegetable?
      A) Carrot
      B) Cookie
      C) Chicken
    18. What does to earn money mean?
      A) To lose money
      B) To get money by working
      C) To hide money
    19. What is protection?
      A) Something that keeps you safe
      B) A kind of game
      C) A way to cook food
    20. What is a rural area?
      A) A big city
      B) A place with many shops
      C) The countryside, with farms and small villages

    _____________________

    Answers:
    1 B, 2 B, 3 C, 4 B, 5 B, 6 A, 7 C, 8 B, 9 B, 10 C, 11 A, 12 B, 13 C, 14 A, 15 B, 16 C, 17 A, 18 B, 19 A, 20 C

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    Match the word with Its definition

    Words:

    1. Sanitation
    2. Health
    3. Water well
    4. To dig
    5. Hygiene
    6. Clean
    7. Disease
    8. Sanitation block
    9. Playground
    10. Canning building
    11. Vegetable
    12. Coop
    13. To earn money
    14. Protection
    15. Rural area

    Definitions:

    A. A deep hole where people get water from the ground
    B. A small house where chickens live
    C. The condition of being free from illness
    D. The countryside with farms and small villages
    E. To make a hole in the ground
    F. A place for children to play safely outside
    G. Having clean toilets and washing places to keep people healthy
    H. To get money by working
    I. Not dirty or full of germs
    J. A type of food like carrots and tomatoes
    K. A building to put food in jars or cans to keep it fresh
    L. An illness that makes people sick
    M. Something that keeps people safe from harm
    N. The practice of keeping clean to avoid sickness
    O. A small building with toilets and washing places


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


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    Gap-Fill Exercise

    1. Good _______ means having clean toilets and washing places.
      a) protection
      b) sanitation
      c) digging
    2. When people feel well and do not get sick, they have good _______.
      a) health
      b) disease
      c) playground
    3. A _______ is a deep hole people dig to get clean water.
      a) vegetable
      b) coop
      c) water well
    4. Farmers _______ the ground to plant crops or find water.
      a) dig
      b) spread
      c) receive
    5. To _______ hygiene means to make cleaning habits better.
      a) improve
      b) earn
      c) keep
    6. If something is _______ it is not dirty or full of germs.
      a) clean
      b) healthy
      c) safe
    7. A _______ can move quickly from one person or place to another.
      a) disease
      b) vegetable
      c) protection
    8. A _______ is a building with toilets and washing places for many people.
      a) sanitation block
      b) playground
      c) coop
    9. To _______ healthy means to avoid getting sick.
      a) stay
      b) dig
      c) spread
    10. A safe place outside where children can play is called a _______.
      a) vegetable
      b) playground
      c) sanitation block
    11. A _______ is a building to keep food fresh in jars or cans.
      a) sanitation block
      b) canning building
      c) coop
    12. Farmers grow _______ like carrots, beans, and tomatoes to eat.
      a) diseases
      b) vegetables
      c) protections
    13. A small house where chickens live is called a _______.
      a) garden
      b) coop
      c) well
    14. People work to _______ money to buy things they need.
      a) spread
      b) keep
      c) earn
    15. When someone gives you something, you _______ it.
      a) receive
      b) improve
      c) dig
    16. _______ means being safe from danger or harm.
      a) Hygiene
      b) Protection
      c) Digging
    17. When you believe in a better life ahead, you have a _______ future.
      a) hopeful
      b) dirty
      c) small
    18. A _______ area is the countryside with farms and few buildings.
      a) clean
      b) healthy
      c) rural

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

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    Gap-Fill Exercise – no words given

    1. Clean water and good _______ are very important for health.
    2. Around 1,200 water _______ have been dug in Cambodian villages.
    3. These wells give people clean drinking water close to their _______.
    4. To improve _______, toilets and handwashing areas have been built.
    5. Clean toilets help stop the spread of _______.
    6. Sanitation blocks and clean water stations help people stay _______.
    7. Small _______ were built for children to play safely.
    8. _______ buildings help families keep food fresh for longer.
    9. Families received chicken _______ and vegetable gardens to support farming.
    10. These help families grow food and _______ some money.
    11. Houses have been built for families who had no safe _______ to live.
    12. Strong houses give better protection and a more _______ future.
    13. Clean water, better toilets, food gardens, and safe homes improve life in _______ areas.

    ___________________________

    Answers:
    1 sanitation, 2 wells, 3 homes, 4 hygiene, 5 disease, 6 healthy, 7 playgrounds, 8 canning, 9 coops, 10 earn, 11 place, 12 hopeful, 13 rural

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    Interview with a staff member of the foundation – complete, words below:

    1.
    Q: What does your foundation do?
    A: We help villages in Cambodia by providing __________ water, toilets, and other important things.

    2.
    Q: How many water wells have you helped to dig?
    A: We have helped dig about 1,200 water wells in rural __________.

    3.
    Q: Why are water wells important?
    A: Water wells give people clean drinking water close to their __________.

    4.
    Q: What else do you build besides water wells?
    A: We build toilets, __________ areas, playgrounds, and canning buildings

    5.
    Q: How do toilets help the community?
    A: Clean toilets help stop the spread of disease and improve __________.

    6.
    Q: What is a __________ block?
    A: It is a building with toilets and washing places for many people.

    7.
    Q: Why are playgrounds important?
    A: Playgrounds give children a __________ place to play outside.

    8.
    Q: What do canning buildings do?
    A: They help families keep food __________ for a longer time.

    9.
    Q: How do chicken __________ and vegetable gardens help families?
    A: They help families grow food and earn some money.

    10.
    Q: Do you also help with __________?
    A: Yes, we build strong houses for families without safe homes.

    11.
    Q: How does your work help rural areas?
    A: Our work __________ health and life for families in the countryside.

    12.
    Q: What is your hope for the future?
    A: We hope for a healthy and hopeful __________ for all families we help.


    _______________________
    sanitation – safe – improves – villages – coops – clean – housing – homes – handwashing – future – fresh – health

    ________________________

    Answers:


    1.
    Q: What does your foundation do?
    A: We help villages in Cambodia by providing clean water, toilets, and other important things.

    2.
    Q: How many water wells have you helped to dig?
    A: We have helped dig about 1,200 water wells in rural villages.

    3.
    Q: Why are water wells important?
    A: Water wells give people clean drinking water close to their homes.

    4.
    Q: What else do you build besides water wells?
    A: We build toilets, handwashing areas, playgrounds, and canning buildings.

    5.
    Q: How do toilets help the community?
    A: Clean toilets help stop the spread of disease and improve health.

    6.
    Q: What is a sanitation block?
    A: It is a building with toilets and washing places for many people.

    7.
    Q: Why are playgrounds important?
    A: Playgrounds give children a safe place to play outside.

    8.
    Q: What do canning buildings do?
    A: They help families keep food fresh for a longer time.

    9.
    Q: How do chicken coops and vegetable gardens help families?
    A: They help families grow food and earn some money.

    10.
    Q: Do you also help with housing?
    A: Yes, we build strong houses for families without safe homes.

    11.
    Q: How does your work help rural areas?
    A: Our work improves health and life for families in the countryside.

    12.
    Q: What is your hope for the future?
    A: We hope for a healthy and hopeful future for all families we help.


  • Shinta Mani Foundation – water, sanitation & infrastructure (A1)

    supporting those in need

    The Shinta Mani Foundation helps poor villages in Cambodia. One important part of their work is giving people clean water and toilets. They have built more than 1,200 water wells in the countryside. These wells give families clean water for drinking and cooking.

    They also build toilets in homes, schools, and health centers. In areas with floods, they make special high toilets called „Sky Latrines.“ These toilets stay dry and safe, even during floods.

    At schools, the foundation builds toilets, clean kitchens, and playgrounds. This helps children stay healthy and happy. They also help health centers by building bathrooms and family waiting rooms.

    The Shinta Mani Foundation also helps families grow food. They build vegetable gardens and small chicken farms. Families can eat the food or sell it to earn money.a cooking area,

    Very poor families get new homes with toilets and cooking areas. Local workers build these homes. This gives jobs to people in the village.

    The foundation works with local groups like Rice for Cambodia. Their goal is to make life better for families in the countryside. Clean water, good toilets, safe homes, and healthy food help people live better, safer lives. Everything is built with love and care for the community.

    _________________________

    Vocabulary:


    • A village: A small group of houses where people live, smaller than a town.
      Example: She lives in a quiet village with her family.
    • Clean water: Water that is safe to drink and use.
      Example: We need clean water to stay healthy.
    • A water well: A deep hole in the ground that gives water.
      Example: The people get water from the village well.
    • Countryside: Land with farms, fields, and small villages, not a city.
      Example: The countryside is quiet and green.
    • A health center: A small place where people go to see a doctor or nurse.
      Example: The health center gives medicine to sick people.
    • A flood: When there is too much water on the land, usually after heavy rain.
      Example: The flood made the road very wet.
    • To stay dry: To not get wet.
      Example: I used an umbrella to stay dry in the rain.
    • A playground: A place where children play, often with swings and slides.
      Example: The school has a new playground.
    • To stay healthy: To not get sick and feel well.
      Example: We eat fruit and vegetables to stay healthy.
    • To grow food: To plant and take care of food like rice or vegetables.
      Example: Farmers grow food in the fields.
    • Vegetables: Plants like carrots, tomatoes, or beans that we eat.
      Example: I eat vegetables every day.
    • A chicken: A farm bird that gives eggs or meat.
      Example: The chicken is in the yard.
    • To earn money: To get money for doing work.
      Example: She earns money by selling eggs.
    • A cooking area: A place where people make food.
      Example: The cooking area has a stove and pots.
    • A goal: Something you want to do or make happen.
      Example: My goal is to help my family.
    • Love and care: Being kind and helping others.
      Example: She takes care of her baby with love.
    • A community: A group of people who live in the same place and help each other.
      Example: Our village is a strong community.

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    Vocabulary :

    1. What is a village?
    A. A big city with many cars
    B. A small place where people live
    C. A tall building in the city


    2. What is clean water?
    A. Water from the sea
    B. Water that is safe to drink
    C. Dirty water from the street


    3. What is a water well?
    A. A toy for children
    B. A machine that makes food
    C. A hole in the ground to get water


    4. What is the countryside?
    A. A busy street in the city
    B. A place with farms and fields
    C. A shopping mall


    5. What is a health center?
    A. A place to see a doctor or nurse
    B. A school for children
    C. A place to buy clothes


    6. What is a flood?
    A. A kind of food
    B. A lot of water on the land
    C. A sunny day


    7. What does “to stay dry” mean?
    A. To not get wet
    B. To run in the rain
    C. To drink juice


    8. What is a playground?
    A. A farm for animals
    B. A room for cooking
    C. A place where children play


    9. What does “to stay healthy” mean?
    A. To sleep all day
    B. To eat good food and not get sick
    C. To play video games all day


    10. What does “to grow food” mean?
    A. To eat fast food
    B. To plant food like rice or vegetables
    C. To cook food


    11. What are vegetables?
    A. Plants like carrots or beans
    B. Sweet cakes
    C. Drinks with sugar


    12. What is a chicken?
    A. A kind of tree
    B. A bird that gives eggs or meat
    C. A fish from the sea


    13. What does “to earn money” mean?
    A. To sleep at home
    B. To get money from work
    C. To watch TV


    14. What is a cooking area?
    A. A place to make food
    B. A place to play
    C. A place to take a bath


    15. What is a goal?
    A. Something you want to do
    B. A food you eat
    C. A place to sit


    16. What is love and care?
    A. Being kind and helping people
    B. Running and jumping
    C. Buying new clothes


    17. What is a community?
    A. A group of people who live and help together
    B. A store for food
    C. A kind of toy


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    1B 2B 3C 4B 5A 6B 7A 8C 9B 10B 11A 12B 13B 14A 15A 16A 17A
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    Fill in the blanks with the correct word

    1. A small group of houses where people live is called a __________.
      A. building
      B. village
      C. city
    2. Families need __________ to drink and cook safely.
      A. dirty water
      B. clean water
      C. juice
    3. A __________ is a hole in the ground to get water.
      A. kitchen
      B. playground
      C. water well
    4. The __________ is the land outside the city, with farms and fields.
      A. school
      B. countryside
      C. river
    5. When someone is sick, they go to a __________ to see a doctor.
      A. health center
      B. market
      C. farm
    6. A __________ happens when water covers the land after heavy rain.
      A. snow
      B. flood
      C. wind
    7. During the rain, it is important __________ to stay safe.
      A. to stay wet
      B. to stay dry
      C. to stay cold
    8. Children play games at the __________ near their school.
      A. farm
      B. kitchen
      C. playground
    9. Eating good food helps you __________ and not get sick.
      A. feel tired
      B. stay healthy
      C. sleep more
    10. Farmers __________ food like rice and vegetables to eat.
      A. cook
      B. buy
      C. grow food
    11. Carrots and beans are types of __________.
      A. toys
      B. fruits
      C. vegetables
    12. A __________ is a bird that gives eggs or meat.
      A. chicken
      B. cat
      C. dog
    13. People work hard to __________ and support their family.
      A. sleep
      B. earn money
      C. play games
    14. The __________ is the place in the home where people prepare meals.
      A. cooking area
      B. playground
      C. garden
    15. A __________ is something you want to do or achieve.
      A. toy
      B. chair
      C. goal
    16. Helping others with kindness is called __________ and care.
      A. love
      B. anger
      C. noise
    17. A __________ is a group of people living and working together.
      A. market
      B. school
      C. community

    ____________________

    1B 2B 3C 4B 5A 6B 7B 8C 9B 10C 11C 12A 13B 14A 15C 16A 17C


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    Fill in, words below:

    1. The Shinta Mani Foundation helps _________ in Cambodia.
    2. They build water __________ for clean water.
    3. People get clean __________ to drink and cook.
    4. They __________ toilets in homes and schools.
    5. Some toilets are high to stay __________in floods.
    6. Children play in the __________ at school.
    7. The foundation helps families grow __________
    8. They build small chicken __________ for families.
    9. Families can eat food from their __________.
    10. Some families get new homes with __________.

    __________________

    water – farms – playground – toilets – villages – build – gardens – dry – vegetables. – wells

    _______________________

    Correct version:

    1. The Shinta Mani Foundation helps villages in Cambodia.
    2. They build water wells for clean water.
    3. People get clean water to drink and cook.
    4. They build toilets in homes and schools.
    5. Some toilets are high to stay dry in floods.
    6. Children play in the playground at school.
    7. The foundation helps families grow vegetables.
    8. They build small chicken farms for families.
    9. Families can eat food from their gardens.
    10. Some families get new homes with toilets.

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    Match the word with its correct definition

    Words:

    1. village
    2. water well
    3. flood
    4. playground
    5. healthy
    6. vegetables
    7. chicken
    8. earn money
    9. cooking area
    10. goal
    11. love and care
    12. community

    Definitions:

    A. A place where children play outside
    B. A group of people living and working together
    C. A hole dug to get water from the ground
    D. To get money by working
    E. A place in the home where food is made
    F. When too much water covers the land
    G. Feeling good and not sick
    H. Small plants people grow to eat, like carrots
    I. A small town in the countryside
    J. To want to do or achieve something
    K. A bird kept for eggs and meat
    L. Helping others with kindness and care


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

    1. A village is a small place where many people live together.
    2. Clean water is not good for cooking or drinking.
    3. A water well is a hole that gives clean water to people.
    4. Children do not like to play in playgrounds near their schools.
    5. A flood happens when water covers the land after heavy rain.
    6. Vegetables are fruits that grow on trees.
    7. Chickens give us eggs and meat to eat.
    8. People earn money by playing all day.
    9. A cooking area is where people prepare food in a house.
    10. A goal is something you want to do or finish in the future.

    False: 2, 4, 6, 8

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    Fill in the blanks:

    1. Many people live together in a small __________.
    2. Families need __________ to drink and cook safely.
    3. A __________ gives water from the ground to the people.
    4. A __________ happens when too much water covers the land.
    5. Children like to play outside in the __________.
    6. Eating good food helps you stay __________.
    7. Farmers grow __________ like carrots and beans.
    8. A __________ is a bird that gives eggs and meat.
    9. People work hard to __________ and support their family.
    10. The __________ is the place in the home where food is made.
    11. A __________ is something you want to do or achieve.
    12. A __________ is a group of people living and working together.

    clean water / playground / chicken / earn money / community / water well / flood / healthy / cooking area /village / goal / vegetables

    ___________________________

    Correct order:

    village / clean water / water well / flood / playground / healthy / vegetables / chicken / earn money / cooking area / goal / community

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    Interview with a Shinta Mani Foundation Representative – complete, words below


    Interviewer: Hello! What does the Shinta Mani Foundation do?
    Representative: Hello! We help poor __________ in Cambodia. We build clean water __________ and toilets.

    Interviewer: How many wells have you built?
    Representative: We built about 1,200 __________. They give clean water for drinking and cooking.

    Interviewer: What kinds of toilets do you build?
    Representative: We build toilets in homes, schools, and __________. In flood areas, we build high toilets called „Sky Latrines.“

    Interviewer: Do you help schools?
    Representative: Yes. We build toilets, clean kitchens, and playgrounds for __________.

    Interviewer: How do you help families?
    Representative: We help families grow __________ and keep chickens. They can eat or sell the food.

    Interviewer: Do you help with homes?
    Representative: Yes. Very poor families get __________ homes with toilets and __________ areas. Local workers build the houses.

    Interviewer: Who do you work with?
    Representative: We work with local __________ like Rice for Cambodia.

    Interviewer: What is your goal?
    Representative: Our goal is to help families live __________ and safer lives.

    Interviewer: Thank you!
    Representative: You’re welcome!


    ________________
    groups – health centers – villages – cooking – wells – vegetables – better – children – new – wells
    ________________

    Correct version:


    Interview with a Shinta Mani Foundation Representative

    Interviewer: Hello! What does the Shinta Mani Foundation do?
    Representative: Hello! We help poor villages in Cambodia. We build clean water wells and toilets.

    Interviewer: How many wells have you built?
    Representative: We built about 1,200 wells. They give clean water for drinking and cooking.

    Interviewer: What kinds of toilets do you build?
    Representative: We build toilets in homes, schools, and health centers. In flood areas, we build high toilets called „Sky Latrines.“

    Interviewer: Do you help schools?
    Representative: Yes. We build toilets, clean kitchens, and playgrounds for children.

    Interviewer: How do you help families?
    Representative: We help families grow vegetables and keep chickens. They can eat or sell the food.

    Interviewer: Do you help with homes?
    Representative: Yes. Very poor families get new homes with toilets and cooking areas. Local workers build the houses.

    Interviewer: Who do you work with?
    Representative: We work with local groups like Rice for Cambodia.

    Interviewer: What is your goal?
    Representative: Our goal is to help families live better and safer lives.

    Interviewer: Thank you!
    Representative: You’re welcome!


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

    A statement about the Shinta Mani Foundation by a villager – after having done all the exercises above, understanding shouldn’t be a problem.

    The Shinta Mani Foundation helps our village in many ways. They build clean water wells so people have safe water to drink and cook. They also build toilets in homes, schools, and health centers. In places where floods happen, they build special toilets that stay dry.

    The foundation helps schools by building playgrounds and clean kitchens. They support families to grow vegetables and raise chickens. This helps families eat healthy food and earn money by selling extra food.

    They also build new houses for very poor families. Local people help build the houses, so many people get jobs. The foundation’s work makes our village a better place. We are very thankful for their help.

    __________________

  • Shinta Mani Foundation – micro loans (B1)

    the road to independence


    In rural Cambodia, many families are poor and lack access to education, healthcare, and jobs. The Shinta Mani Foundation helps by offering micro loans—small, interest-free loans to people who cannot get money from banks. These loans help villagers start or grow small businesses.

    For example, some people use the money to buy animals like cows or chickens, which give them food and income. Others open small shops, buy sewing machines, or make crafts. Some use the loan to buy bicycles or motorbikes so they can travel to work or markets more easily.

    The programme is different from normal charity because people must pay the loan back, even though they don’t pay interest. This makes people feel proud and responsible. When one person pays back their loan, the money is used to help someone else. This keeps the programme going without needing new money.

    The loans improve many parts of life. Families earn more money, send children to school, eat better, and get healthcare. The whole village becomes stronger.

    The Shinta Mani Foundation’s micro loan programme gives people the chance to help themselves. It respects their dignity and helps them build a better future—one small loan at a time.

    ___________________

    Vocabulary:

    • Rural – a place in the countryside, not in a city or town.
      Example: She lives in a small rural village.
    • To lack access – to not have a way to use or get something.
      Example: Many people in rural areas lack access to clean water.
    • Healthcare – services to keep people healthy, like hospitals, doctors, and medicine.
      Example: Good healthcare helps people live longer.
    • To offer – to give or provide something.
      Example: The school offers free English classes.
    • An interest-free loan – money you borrow and do not have to pay extra for.
      Example: He got an interest-free loan to start his business.
    • A villager – a person who lives in a village.
      Example: The villagers grow rice and vegetables.
    • To grow a business – to make a business bigger or better.
      Example: She used the money to grow her small shop.
    • A chicken – a farm bird that gives eggs and meat.
      Example: They keep chickens in their yard.
    • An income – the money someone earns from work or business.
      Example: His income comes from selling fruit.
    • A sewing machine – a machine used to make or fix clothes.
      Example: She makes clothes with her sewing machine.
    • To make a craft – to create things by hand, like baskets or jewelry.
      Example: He makes crafts from wood.
    • Charity – help given to people in need, often with money or food.
      Example: The charity gives clothes to poor families.
    • To pay back – to return money you borrowed.
      Example: I will pay back the loan next month.
    • To feel proud – to feel happy about something you or someone did well.
      Example: She felt proud of her work.
    • Responsible – someone who does what they need to do and takes care of things.
      Example: He is responsible for feeding the animals.
    • To keep something going – to make something continue.
      Example: The teacher worked hard to keep the project going.
    • To improve – to make something better.
      Example: He wants to improve his English.
    • To earn money – to get money by working.
      Example: She earns money by selling vegetables.
    • To help oneself – to do something without waiting for others to do it.
      Example: With the loan, he can help himself and start a business.
    • To respect dignity – to treat someone in a way that shows they are important and valuable.
      Example: We should respect the dignity of all people.

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

    Multiple-choice exercise, one correct answer:


    1. What does „respect dignity“ mean?
    a) Treat someone as important and valuable
    b) Ignore someone’s feelings
    c) Make fun of others

    2. To „earn money“ means to:
    a) Spend money on shopping
    b) Get money by working
    c) Save money in the bank

    3. What is a „chicken“?
    a) A farm bird that gives eggs and meat
    b) A type of vegetable
    c) A small tool for sewing

    4. If someone „feels proud,“ they:
    a) Feel tired after work
    b) Feel happy about something good they did
    c) Feel sad about a mistake

    5. To „improve“ something means to:
    a) Break it
    b) Ignore it
    c) Make it better

    6. Which is the best definition of „charity“?
    a) Help given to people in need
    b) A loan with interest
    c) A type of business

    7. „To keep something going“ means to:
    a) Forget about it
    b) Stop it suddenly
    c) Make it continue

    8. A „villager“ is:
    a) Someone who lives in a city
    b) Someone who lives in a village
    c) Someone who works in an office

    9. If you „lack access“ to something, you:
    a) Have many options to use it
    b) Do not have a way to use or get it
    c) Choose not to use it

    10. What does „to help oneself“ mean?
    a) To wait for help from others
    b) To do something without waiting for others
    c) To ask someone else to do it for you

    11. An „interest-free loan“ is:
    a) Money you borrow and pay extra fees on
    b) Money you borrow without paying extra fees
    c) Money you receive as a gift

    12. What is a „sewing machine“ used for?
    a) Cooking meals
    b) Cleaning floors
    c) Making or fixing clothes

    13. To „pay back“ means to:
    a) Borrow money again
    b) Lose money in a business
    c) Return money you borrowed

    14. What does „responsible“ mean?
    a) Someone who avoids work
    b) Someone who ignores their tasks
    c) Someone who does their duties and takes care of things

    15. To „offer“ something means to:
    a) Take it away
    b) Give or provide it
    c) Hide it

    16. What is „healthcare“?
    a) Education in schools
    b) Services to keep people healthy like doctors and medicine
    c) Places where people work

    17. If you „grow a business,“ you:
    a) Make the business bigger or better
    b) Close the business for a while
    c) Start a new hobby

    18. „Rural“ means:
    a) In the countryside, not in the city
    b) In a busy city center
    c) On the coast by the sea


    ____________________

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

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

    Fill-in-the-gap exercise, with one correct answer.


    1. Many people in the ________ areas live far from big cities.
    a) rural
    b) busy
    c) crowded

    2. If you ________ access to clean water, you cannot use it easily.
    a) have
    b) lack
    c) gain

    3. A small loan without any extra fees is called an ________ loan.
    a) interest-free
    b) expensive
    c) long-term

    4. A ________ helps people when they are sick or need medicine.
    a) teacher
    b) healthcare
    c) bank

    5. A ________ lives in a small village or countryside.
    a) villager
    b) traveler
    c) teacher

    6. When you ________ a business, you make it bigger and better.
    a) grow
    b) close
    c) lose

    7. A ________ is a bird often kept on farms for eggs and meat.
    a) chicken
    b) dog
    c) rabbit

    8. To ________ money means to get it by working or selling something.
    a) earn
    b) borrow
    c) spend

    9. A ________ machine is used to make or fix clothes.
    a) sewing
    b) cooking
    c) cleaning

    10. To ________ back a loan means to give the borrowed money back.
    a) borrow
    b) pay
    c) pay

    11. When you are ________, you do what you are supposed to do and take care of things.
    a) lazy
    b) responsible
    c) careless

    12. To ________ someone means to treat them with respect and value.
    a) ignore
    b) respect
    c) forget


    ____________________

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

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

    Unscramble these:

    1. rular
    2. cacsse
    3. ealthcareh
    4. oanl
    5. llavigre
    6. ginwse
    7. cehnick
    8. rensbsilpoe
    9. emonci
    10. ytahcir

    _______________________


    1 rural, 2 access, 3 healthcare, 4 loan, 5 villager, 6 sewing, 7 chicken, 8 responsible, 9 income, 10 charity

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

    Complete the interview, words below:


    Interviewer: What is the Shinta Mani Foundation?
    Representative: It is an organization that helps people in __________ Cambodia.

    Interviewer: How does your foundation help people?
    Representative: We give small loans without __________ to villagers.

    Interviewer: What is a micro loan?
    Representative: It is a small amount of money that people borrow to start or __________ a business.

    Interviewer: Why do you not charge interest on the loans?
    Representative: Because many villagers cannot pay extra money. We want to help them __________.

    Interviewer: What kinds of __________ do people start with these loans?
    Representative: They buy animals like cows and chickens or open small shops.

    Interviewer: How do these loans help families?
    Representative: Families can earn more __________ and improve their lives.

    Interviewer: What does it mean to repay the loan?
    Representative: It means to give the money back after some __________.

    Interviewer: Why is repaying important?
    Representative: It helps the foundation give loans to other __________ too.

    Interviewer: How do micro loans affect children?
    Representative: When families have more money, children can go to __________.

    Interviewer: Does the program help people feel proud?
    Representative: Yes, because they work hard and __________their own lives.

    Interviewer: What is the goal of your micro loan program?
    Representative: To help people __________ independent and strong.

    Interviewer: How can people learn more about your work?
    Representative: They can visit our __________ or contact us directly.


    ________________

    businesses – improve – money – rural – school – website – interest – villagers – grow – become – time – succeed
    ##################

    Correct version:


    Interviewer: What is the Shinta Mani Foundation?
    Representative: It is an organization that helps people in rural Cambodia.

    Interviewer: How does your foundation help people?
    Representative: We give small loans without interest to villagers.

    Interviewer: What is a micro loan?
    Representative: It is a small amount of money that people borrow to start or grow a business.

    Interviewer: Why do you not charge interest on the loans?
    Representative: Because many villagers cannot pay extra money. We want to help them succeed.

    Interviewer: What kinds of businesses do people start with these loans?
    Representative: They buy animals like cows and chickens or open small shops.

    Interviewer: How do these loans help families?
    Representative: Families can earn more money and improve their lives.

    Interviewer: What does it mean to repay the loan?
    Representative: It means to give the money back after some time.

    Interviewer: Why is repaying important?
    Representative: It helps the foundation give loans to other villagers too.

    Interviewer: How do micro loans affect children?
    Representative: When families have more money, children can go to school.

    Interviewer: Does the program help people feel proud?
    Representative: Yes, because they work hard and improve their own lives.

    Interviewer: What is the goal of your micro loan program?
    Representative: To help people become independent and strong.

    Interviewer: How can people learn more about your work?
    Representative: They can visit our website or contact us directly.


  • Shinta Mani Foundation – micro loans (A2)

    the road to independence


    In rural Cambodia, many families are poor. They have little education, healthcare, or jobs. Giving only charity does not fix the problem for a long time. People need a way to improve their lives by themselves. The Shinta Mani Foundation helps by giving small loans without interest. These loans are called micro loans.

    Normal banks often ask for something valuable or charge high fees. But the Foundation gives loans to villagers who cannot get money from banks. They believe a little help and trust can help people succeed.

    The loans are usually a few hundred dollars. People use the money to start or grow small businesses. Some buy animals like cows, buffaloes, or chickens. These animals give money and food. Others open small shops, buy sewing machines, or make crafts. Some buy bicycles or motorbikes to travel easier.

    People must pay back the loans, but without extra money. This helps them feel proud and responsible. When loans are paid back, the money helps others in the village.

    Because of these loans, families earn more money. They can send children to school, eat better food, and get healthcare. Small businesses help the whole community. The micro loans help people change their lives step by step, with respect and hope.


    ___________________________
    Vocabulary:

    • Rural: A place in the countryside, not a city or town.
    • Education: Learning at school or from teachers.
    • Healthcare: Help from doctors and nurses when people are sick.
    • A charity: A group that helps people who need support.
    • To improve: To make something better.
    • A loan without interest: Money you borrow and pay back without extra money added.
    • Valuable: Something worth a lot or important.
    • To charge a fee: To ask for money to pay for a service.
    • To believe: To think something is true.
    • To trust people: To feel sure that people will do what they say.
    • To succeed: To do well or reach a goal.
    • To grow a business: To make a business bigger or better.
    • A chicken: A bird people keep for eggs or meat.
    • A sewing machine: A machine to make or fix clothes.
    • To make a craft: To create something by hand, like art or useful things.
    • To travel: To go from one place to another.
    • To pay back: To return money you borrowed.
    • To feel proud: To feel happy because you did something good.
    • To be responsible: To do what you should and take care of things.
    • To earn money: To get money by working or selling things.
    • A community: A group of people living in the same place or sharing things.
    • Step by step: Doing something little by little, slowly.
    • Hope: Feeling that good things can happen in the future.

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


    Match the word with the correct definition


    Words:

    1. Rural
    2. Education
    3. Charity
    4. To improve
    5. Loan without interest
    6. Valuable
    7. To charge a fee
    8. To trust people
    9. To succeed
    10. To grow a business
    11. To pay back
    12. To feel proud
    13. To be responsible
    14. Community
    15. Hope

    Definitions:

    a) A place in the countryside, not a city or town.

    b) Learning at school or from teachers.

    c) A group that helps people who need support.

    d) To make something better.

    e) Money you borrow and pay back without extra money added.

    f) Something important or worth a lot.

    g) To ask for money for a service.

    h) To feel sure that people will do what they say.

    i) To do well or reach a goal.

    j) To make a business bigger or better.

    k) To return money you borrowed.

    l) To feel happy because you did something good.

    m) To do what you should and take care of things.

    n) A group of people living in the same place or sharing things.

    o) Feeling that good things can happen in the future.


    __________________________

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


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


    Gap-fill exercise, only one answer is correct.


    1. Many people live in __________ areas, not cities.
      a) charity
      b) rural
      c) business
    2. Children go to school to get __________.
      a) education
      b) fee
      c) loan
    3. A __________ helps people who need support.
      a) charity
      b) sewing machine
      c) chicken
    4. We want to __________ our health by eating well.
      a) pay back
      b) improve
      c) charge
    5. A __________ is money you borrow and pay back without extra.
      a) loan without interest
      b) fee
      c) craft
    6. A diamond is very __________.
      a) valuable
      b) responsible
      c) proud
    7. The bank will __________ a fee for the service.
      a) trust
      b) charge
      c) earn
    8. It is good to __________ people who help you.
      a) trust
      b) travel
      c) pay
    9. If you work hard, you can __________.
      a) succeed
      b) charge
      c) travel
    10. When you start a shop, you want to __________ your business.
      a) grow
      b) pay back
      c) trust
    11. You must __________ money after you borrow it.
      a) pay back
      b) charge
      c) improve
    12. When you finish a good job, you __________ proud.
      a) feel
      b) pay
      c) trust
    13. To be __________ means to do what you should.
      a) responsible
      b) valuable
      c) hopeful
    14. A __________ is a group of people living together.
      a) charity
      b) community
      c) business
    15. We have __________ that good things will happen.
      a) money
      b) hope
      c) sewing machine

    ________________________

    1 rural, 2 education, 3 charity, 4 improve, 5 loan without interest, 6 valuable, 7 charge, 8 trust, 9 succeed, 10 grow, 11 pay back, 12 feel proud, 13 responsible, 14 community, 15 hope


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


    Complete the sentences, words below:


    1. Many people in __________ areas live far from cities and towns.
    2. Children need good __________ to learn new skills.
    3. A __________ helps people by giving money or support.
    4. If you want to __________ your life, you must work hard.
    5. The Foundation gives a __________ to help people start businesses.
    6. Gold and silver are very __________ materials.
    7. Some banks __________ a fee for giving loans.
    8. It is important to __________ people who keep their promises.
    9. When you study and work hard, you can __________ in life.
    10. People try to __________ their businesses to earn more money.
    11. You must always __________ money you borrow on time.
    12. When you finish a difficult job, you __________ proud of yourself.

    _______________________

    1 rural, 2 education, 3 charity, 4 improve, 5 loan without interest, 6 valuable, 7 charge, 8 trust, 9 succeed, 10 grow a business, 11 pay back, 12 feel proud
    ######################

    True or false?


    1. Rural areas are big cities with tall buildings.
    2. Education helps people learn and get better jobs.
    3. A charity gives help without asking for money.
    4. To improve means to make something worse.
    5. A loan without interest means you pay extra money.
    6. Valuable things are important and helpful.
    7. To charge a fee means to give something for free.
    8. To trust people means to believe they will do good things.
    9. To succeed means to do well and be happy with your work.
    10. To grow a business means to close it.
    11. To pay back means to keep the money for yourself.
    12. Feeling proud means you are happy about what you did.

    ____________________

    False: 1,4,5,7,10,11

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

    Multiple choice gap-fill questions, one correct answer only:


    1. Many people in __________ areas live far from cities.
      a) valuable
      b) rural
      c) proud
    2. Good __________ helps children learn and grow.
      a) community
      b) chicken
      c) education
    3. The woman got a small __________ to start her business.
      a) loan
      b) sewing machine
      c) hope
    4. A loan without interest means you don’t have to __________ extra money.
      a) feel
      b) charge
      c) pay
    5. Cows and chickens can be very __________ to a family.
      a) valuable
      b) responsible
      c) trust
    6. They wanted to __________ their small shop and sell more things.
      a) improve
      b) succeed
      c) grow
    7. He wants to __________ people who work hard.
      a) travel
      b) believe
      c) trust
    8. The family felt __________ after they opened their own shop.
      a) proud
      b) rural
      c) fee
    9. A __________ helps people without asking for money back.
      a) craft
      b) charity
      c) loan
    10. She uses a __________ to make clothes at home.
      a) chicken
      b) sewing machine
      c) market
    11. It is good to __________ money if you borrow it.
      a) pay back
      b) improve
      c) earn
    12. They had no car, so they bought a bike to __________ to the market.
      a) trust
      b) travel
      c) succeed


    1 rural, 2 education, 3 loan, 4 pay, 5 valuable, 6 grow, 7 trust, 8 proud, 9 charity, 10 sewing machine, 11 pay back, 12 travel

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

    10 scrambled words – unscramble them:

    1. lurar
    2. noitaeduc
    3. ytirahc
    4. evoripm
    5. noal
    6. tusrt
    7. luveabla
    8. hicknec
    9. raelvt

    1 rural, 2 education, 3 charity, 4 improve, 5 loan, 6 trust, 7 valuable, 8 chicken, 9 travel
    ################

    Complete the interview, words below:


    Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell us about your foundation?
    Representative: Yes! We are the Shinta Mani Foundation. We help people in the __________ of Cambodia.

    Interviewer: What kind of help do you give?
    Representative: We give small loans with no interest. People use them to start small __________.

    Interviewer: What is a loan without interest?
    Representative: It means people __________ money, but they do not pay extra money back.

    Interviewer: Who can get these loans?
    Representative: People in rural areas who need help to grow their business or earn __________.

    Interviewer: What do people do with the loan?
    Representative: Some buy animals like __________ or cows. Some open small shops or buy sewing machines.

    Interviewer: Do people pay the loan back?
    Representative: Yes, they pay it back __________. Then we give the money to someone else.

    Interviewer: Why is this better than giving free money?
    Representative: Because people feel proud. They are responsible and work __________ for success.

    Interviewer: Does this help the community?
    Representative: Yes! When people earn more money, their families live better, and the __________ grows.

    Interviewer: What is your hope for the future?
    Representative: We hope more people can __________ and help each other, step by step.



    step by step – countryside – succeed – borrow – hard – businesses – community – chickens – money

    ______________________

    Correct version:


    Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell us about your foundation?
    Representative: Yes! We are the Shinta Mani Foundation. We help people in the countryside of Cambodia.

    Interviewer: What kind of help do you give?
    Representative: We give small loans with no interest. People use them to start small businesses.

    Interviewer: What is a loan without interest?
    Representative: It means people borrow money, but they do not pay extra money back.

    Interviewer: Who can get these loans?
    Representative: People in rural areas who need help to grow their business or earn money.

    Interviewer: What do people do with the loan?
    Representative: Some buy animals like chickens or cows. Some open small shops or buy sewing machines.

    Interviewer: Do people pay the loan back?
    Representative: Yes, they pay it back step by step. Then we give the money to someone else.

    Interviewer: Why is this better than giving free money?
    Representative: Because people feel proud. They are responsible and work hard for success.

    Interviewer: Does this help the community?
    Representative: Yes! When people earn more money, their families live better, and the community grows.

    Interviewer: What is your hope for the future?
    Representative: We hope more people can succeed and help each other, step by step.


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

  • Shinta Mani Foundation – micro loans (A1)

    the road to independence


    In Cambodia, many families live in poor villages. They do not have enough money for school, doctors, or good jobs. Giving just money for help is not enough. People need a way to help themselves.

    The Shinta Mani Foundation gives small loans without interest to people in these villages. Banks usually want big money or something to keep if people cannot pay back. But the Foundation trusts people and gives small loans to help.

    These loans are often a few hundred dollars. People use the money to start or grow small jobs. Some buy animals like cows, buffaloes, or chickens. These animals give food and money. Others open small shops, buy sewing machines, or make crafts to sell. Some families buy bicycles or motorbikes to go to markets or jobs.

    People must pay back the loans, but they do not pay extra money. Paying back the loans makes people proud. When the loans are paid back, the money is used to help other people.

    Because of the loans, families have more money. They can send their children to school. They eat better and go to the doctor when sick. Small businesses help the whole village.

    The Shinta Mani Foundation helps people to help themselves. Small loans can change lives and build a better future.


    _____________________

    Vocabulary:

    Village: A small place where people live, like a small town or home area.

    To be enough: When you have what you need, not too little or too much.

    To help oneself: To do things by yourself, without waiting for others.

    A loan without interest: Money you borrow that you must pay back, but you do not pay extra money for borrowing.

    Big money: A lot of money.

    To pay back: To give money back to the person who lent it to you.

    To trust somebody: To believe someone will do what they say.

    To start a job: To begin working.

    To grow a job: To make your work or business bigger.

    A sewing machine: A machine that helps you make clothes by joining pieces of cloth.

    To make crafts: To make things by hand, like art or useful objects.

    To sell: To give something to someone for money.

    A market: A place where people buy and sell things.

    To be proud: To feel happy because you did something good.

    To be sick: To feel bad in your body or have a disease.

    The whole village: All the people and homes in the village.

    To change lives: To make people’s lives better.

    To build a future: To work and plan for a better life later.


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    Multiple-choice test, each question has only one correct answer:


    1. What is a village?
    A) A big city
    B) A small place where people live
    C) A kind of food

    2. What does “to be enough” mean?
    A) To have what you need
    B) To want more things
    C) To lose something

    3. What does “to help oneself” mean?
    A) To do things by yourself
    B) To wait for others to help
    C) To take things without asking

    4. What is a loan without interest?
    A) Money you borrow and pay back with extra money
    B) Money you borrow but do not pay back
    C) Money you borrow and pay back without extra money

    5. What is “big money”?
    A) A little money
    B) A lot of money
    C) Free money

    6. What does “to pay back” mean?
    A) To give money to someone else
    B) To give money back to the person who lent it
    C) To keep money

    7. What does it mean “to trust somebody”?
    A) To believe they will do what they say
    B) To not know someone
    C) To be angry at someone

    8. What does “to start a job” mean?
    A) To finish work
    B) To begin working
    C) To stop working

    9. What does “to grow a job” mean?
    A) To make your work bigger
    B) To lose your job
    C) To take a break from work

    10. What is a sewing machine?
    A) A machine that makes food
    B) A machine that helps make clothes
    C) A machine that cleans houses

    11. What does “to make crafts” mean?
    A) To make things by hand
    B) To watch TV
    C) To play sports

    12. What does “to sell” mean?
    A) To give something for money
    B) To buy something
    C) To throw something away

    13. What is a market?
    A) A place to buy and sell things
    B) A type of car
    C) A big school

    14. What does “to be proud” mean?
    A) To feel happy because you did something good
    B) To feel tired
    C) To feel sad

    15. What does “to be sick” mean?
    A) To feel bad in your body
    B) To feel happy
    C) To feel hungry

    16. What is “the whole village”?
    A) Some people in the village
    B) All the people and homes in the village
    C) A city far away

    17. What does “to change lives” mean?
    A) To make people’s lives better
    B) To break things
    C) To sleep all day

    18. What does “to build a future” mean?
    A) To work and plan for a better life later
    B) To eat food
    C) To watch a movie


    __________________

    1-B 2-A 3-A 4-C 5-B 6-B 7-A 8-B 9-A 10-B 11-A 12-A 13-A 14-A 15-A 16-B 17-A 18-A
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    Match the Words with Their Meanings

    Words/Phrases

    A. A loan without interest
    B. To sell
    C. A market
    D. To help oneself
    E. To grow a job
    F. To trust somebody
    G. To be enough
    H. A sewing machine
    I. To build a future
    J. To start a job
    K. A village
    L. Big money
    M. To change lives
    N. To pay back
    O. To be proud
    P. To be sick
    Q. To make crafts
    R. The whole village

    Meanings

    1. To feel bad in your body
    2. A place where people buy and sell things
    3. To begin working
    4. A machine that helps you make clothes
    5. To give something to someone for money
    6. Money you borrow and return with no extra money
    7. To make something better for many people
    8. A small place where people live
    9. To do things without waiting for help
    10. All the people and homes in a place
    11. To work and plan for a better life
    12. To return money you borrowed
    13. A lot of money
    14. To make your work or business bigger
    15. To feel happy because you did something good
    16. To make things with your hands
    17. To believe someone will do what they say
    18. When you have what you need

    ___________________
    A-6, B-5, C-2, D-9, E-14, F-17, G-18, H-4, I-11, J-3, K-8, L-13, M-7, N-12, O-15, P-1, Q-16, R-10
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    Multiple-choice test, 3 answer choices , one only correct


    1. What is a loan without interest?
    A) Money you borrow and pay back with extra money
    B) Money you borrow and do not pay back
    C) Money you borrow and pay back with no extra money

    2. What does it mean to sell something?
    A) To give something for money
    B) To throw something away
    C) To take something for free

    3. What is a market?
    A) A place where people buy and sell things
    B) A place to go to school
    C) A house for animals

    4. What does it mean to help oneself?
    A) To wait for help
    B) To do things by yourself
    C) To sleep early

    5. What does it mean to grow a job?
    A) To stop working
    B) To make your work or business bigger
    C) To move to another village

    6. What does it mean to trust somebody?
    A) To believe someone will do what they say
    B) To not talk to someone
    C) To take money from someone

    7. What does it mean to be enough?
    A) To have what you need
    B) To have too much
    C) To ask for more

    8. What is a sewing machine used for?
    A) To make clothes
    B) To cook food
    C) To wash hands

    9. What does it mean to build a future?
    A) To think about the past
    B) To plan and work for a better life
    C) To go to the market

    10. What does it mean to start a job?
    A) To begin working
    B) To stop working
    C) To sleep at work

    11. What is a village?
    A) A small place where people live
    B) A very big city
    C) A shopping mall

    12. What does big money mean?
    A) A little money
    B) A lot of money
    C) Old money

    13. What does it mean to change lives?
    A) To help people have a better life
    B) To forget your name
    C) To go to sleep early

    14. What does it mean to pay back money?
    A) To lose the money
    B) To give money back
    C) To hide the money

    15. What does it mean to be proud?
    A) To feel happy because you did something good
    B) To be hungry
    C) To be tired

    16. What does it mean to be sick?
    A) To feel good
    B) To be busy
    C) To feel bad in your body

    17. What does it mean to make crafts?
    A) To build a house
    B) To make things by hand
    C) To drive a car

    18. What is the whole village?
    A) A part of the village
    B) One family in the village
    C) All the people and homes in the village


    _______________________
    1-C, 2-A, 3-A, 4-B, 5-B, 6-A, 7-A, 8-A, 9-B, 10-A, 11-A, 12-B, 13-A, 14-B, 15-A, 16-C, 17-B, 18-C

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    Fill-in-the-gap sentences


    1. A __________ is a small place where people live.
    A) market B) village C) loan

    2. We use a sewing __________ to make clothes.
    A) machine B) shop C) table

    3. The family wants to __________ a small shop.
    A) pay B) sell C) start

    4. They go to the __________ to sell food.
    A) school B) market C) village

    5. She makes __________ at home and sells them.
    A) money B) crafts C) cows

    6. A loan without interest means you pay back __________ money.
    A) less B) no extra C) big

    7. He feels __________ because he works hard.
    A) proud B) sick C) tired

    8. When I am __________, I go to the doctor.
    A) proud B) sick C) enough

    9. They want to __________ a better future.
    A) sell B) trust C) build

    10. The money is __________ to buy food and go to school.
    A) big B) enough C) proud

    11. I __________ my friend to help me.
    A) trust B) sell C) pay

    12. He wants to __________ the money next month.
    A) eat B) pay back C) be proud

    13. She wants to __________ things in the market.
    A) help B) sell C) sick

    14. People feel happy when they can __________.
    A) help themselves B) be big C) village

    15. The __________ village works together.
    A) sick B) enough C) whole


    ______________________

    1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-B, 5-B, 6-B, 7-A, 8-B, 9-C, 10-B, 11-A, 12-B, 13-B, 14-A, 15-C

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    Scramble exercise – which word/s are we looking for?:


    1. aelvlig
    2. onal
    3. rtsut
    4. rkemta
    5. gnwsie cmhaine
    6. stcafr
    7. drpou
    8. kics
    9. ypa ckab
    10. tarst

    _________________-

    1-village, 2-loan, 3-trust, 4-market, 5-sewing machine, 6-crafts, 7-proud, 8-sick, 9-pay back, 10-start

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    True, false:


    1. A village is a small place where many people live.
    2. To sell means to buy something.
    3. A sewing machine helps people make clothes.
    4. A loan without interest means you pay extra money.
    5. People feel proud when they work hard and do well.
    6. To pay back means to give money you borrowed.
    7. A market is a place where people sell things.
    8. If you are sick, you feel healthy.
    9. To trust someone means to believe they will do the right thing.
    10. To start a job means to finish it.
    11. Crafts are things people make by hand.
    12. To help oneself means to wait for others to help you.

    ___________________

    1. True, 2. False, 3. True, 4. False, 5. True, 6. True, 7. True, 8. False, 9. True, 10. False, 11. True, 12. False

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    Fill in – words below


    1. Q: What is the Shinta Mani Foundation?
    A: It is a __________ that helps people in villages in Cambodia.

    2. Q: What do they give to people to help them?
    A: They give small loans __________ interest.

    3. Q: What is a loan without interest?
    A: It is money you can borrow and pay back __________ extra money.

    4. Q: Who can get these loans?
    A: People in villages who want to start or grow a small __________.

    5. Q: What do people do with the money?
    A: They buy animals, start shops, or buy machines to make __________.

    6. Q: Why do people feel proud?
    A: Because they can help themselves and pay __________ the money.

    7. Q: How does the loan help children?
    A: Families can send their children to __________with more money.

    8. Q: What does “help oneself” mean?
    A: It means to work and make your life better by __________

    9. Q: What happens when people pay back the loan?
    A: The money goes to help other people in the __________.

    10. Q: Why is this program important?
    A: It helps people build a better __________ with their own work.


    ______________________

    back – future – without – village – business – group – school – without – crafts – yourself.
    ___________________

    Answer:


    1. Q: What is the Shinta Mani Foundation?
    A: It is a group that helps people in villages in Cambodia.

    2. Q: What do they give to people to help them?
    A: They give small loans without interest.

    3. Q: What is a loan without interest?
    A: It is money you can borrow and pay back without extra money.

    4. Q: Who can get these loans?
    A: People in villages who want to start or grow a small business.

    5. Q: What do people do with the money?
    A: They buy animals, start shops, or buy machines to make crafts.

    6. Q: Why do people feel proud?
    A: Because they can help themselves and pay back the money.

    7. Q: How does the loan help children?
    A: Families can send their children to school with more money.

    8. Q: What does “help oneself” mean?
    A: It means to work and make your life better by yourself.

    9. Q: What happens when people pay back the loan?
    A: The money goes to help other people in the village.

    10. Q: Why is this program important?
    A: It helps people build a better future with their own work.


  • Why go through texts and exercises (A1,A2,B1,B2,C1,C2)

    – some ideas



    A1:
    I write short texts about hospitality. Each text has one topic. After the text, there are many exercises. The exercises help you learn new words. When you finish the text and exercises, you know more English words.

    A2:
    I write short texts about hospitality topics. Each text focuses on one topic. After reading the text, there are different exercises. These exercises help you learn and remember new vocabulary. When you finish the text and the exercises, you will know more words and understand the topic better.

    B1:
    I create short texts about different topics related to hospitality. Each text focuses on one specific topic. After the reading, there are several exercises designed to help learners improve their vocabulary. These exercises include different types of tasks to practice and remember new words. By completing the text and exercises, learners can expand their vocabulary and improve their understanding of the topic.

    B2:
    I develop a series of texts covering various topics within the field of hospitality. Each text concentrates on a specific subject and is followed by a range of exercises aimed at enhancing vocabulary. The activities are designed to help learners understand, practice, and retain new words and expressions. By working through the texts and exercises, learners can systematically build a broader and more precise vocabulary related to hospitality.

    C1:
    I produce a collection of texts focused on a wide range of topics within the hospitality industry. Each text explores a specific theme in depth and is accompanied by a variety of vocabulary-building exercises. These tasks are carefully designed to reinforce understanding, encourage active usage, and support long-term retention of new language. The aim is to equip learners with a richer and more nuanced vocabulary, enabling them to communicate more effectively and confidently within the context of hospitality.

    C2:
    I curate a series of thematically rich texts that delve into various aspects of the hospitality industry. Each piece offers an in-depth exploration of a particular subject and is complemented by a comprehensive set of exercises designed to expand lexical range and deepen linguistic competence. The activities promote critical engagement with the language, fostering both passive recognition and active mastery of advanced vocabulary. This structured approach supports the development of precise, context-sensitive language use, empowering learners to express themselves with clarity and sophistication in professional hospitality settings.