• Helping people, learning skills, and speaking English along the way

WARNING: NOT EASY

My name is Ly, and I am 15 years old. I want to work at the front desk in the future because I like meeting new people and helping them. I enjoy talking to guests and making sure they have a good experience. I think it is very important to be friendly, polite, and organized in this job.

I know I need some qualifications to work at the front desk. First, I need good communication skills to speak clearly with guests and answer their questions. Second, I need basic computer skills to use booking systems and manage reservations. Some hotels or businesses also ask for a short course or certificate in customer service. To get these skills, I practice speaking politely with my teachers, friends, and family. I also learn computer programs and try online tutorials about hotel or booking systems.

English is very important for this job because many guests speak English. If I can speak English well, I can help more people and make them feel welcome. I study English at school and practice by reading, watching shows, and speaking with friends.

Working at the front desk is exciting because I can meet different people, use my skills, and learn new things every day. I hope I can do this job in the future.

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Vocabulary:

• to enjoy – to like something or feel happy when you do it
• to make sure – to check or do something so it is correct or safe
• an experience – something you do or see that teaches you or gives you feelings
• to be polite – to say and do nice things to show respect to people
• to be organized – to keep things in order and plan well
• a qualification – a skill, course, or certificate that shows you can do a job
• communication skills – the ability to speak, listen, and write clearly to other people
• to manage reservations – to organize bookings or appointments for people
• a course – a class or program where you learn something
• a certificate – a paper that shows you finished a course or learned a skill
• customer service – helping and supporting people who buy or use something
• to speak politely – to use nice words and a good tone when talking to people
• a tutorial – a lesson or guide that teaches you how to do something
• to be exciting – to make you feel happy, interested, or full of energy

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Match the word with the correct definition.

Words:

1. to enjoy
2. to make sure
3. an experience
4. to be polite
5. to be organized
6. a qualification
7. communication skills
8. to manage reservations
9. a course
10. a certificate
11. customer service
12. to speak politely
13. a tutorial
14. to be exciting

Definitions:

A. a paper that shows you finished a course or learned a skill
B. helping and supporting people who buy or use something
C. something you do or see that teaches you or gives you feelings
D. to like something or feel happy when you do it
E. a lesson or guide that teaches you how to do something
F. the ability to speak, listen, and write clearly to other people
G. to organize bookings or appointments for people
H. to check or do something so it is correct or safe
I. to keep things in order and plan well
J. to say and do nice things to show respect to people
K. a class or program where you learn something
L. to use nice words and a good tone when talking to people
M. to make you feel happy, interested, or full of energy
N. a skill, course, or certificate that shows you can do a job

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

• to enjoy – to like something or feel happy when you do it
• to make sure – to check or do something so it is correct or safe
• an experience – something you do or see that teaches you or gives you feelings
• to be polite – to say and do nice things to show respect to people
• to be organized – to keep things in order and plan well
• a qualification – a skill, course, or certificate that shows you can do a job
• communication skills – the ability to speak, listen, and write clearly to other people
• to manage reservations – to organize bookings or appointments for people
• a course – a class or program where you learn something
• a certificate – a paper that shows you finished a course or learned a skill
• customer service – helping and supporting people who buy or use something
• to speak politely – to use nice words and a good tone when talking to people
• a tutorial – a lesson or guide that teaches you how to do something
• to be exciting – to make you feel happy, interested, or full of energy

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Comprehension questions

1. How old is Ly?
2. What job does Ly want in the future?
3. Why does Ly want to work at the front desk?
4. Name two qualities Ly thinks are important for front desk work.
5. What skills does Ly need to talk to guests?
6. What computer skill does Ly need for the job?
7. What kind of course or certificate might help Ly get the job?
8. Who does Ly practice speaking politely with?
9. How does Ly practice English outside school?
10. Why is English important for Ly’s job?
11. What does Ly enjoy about meeting new people?
12. What can Ly learn from working at the front desk?
13. What does Ly hope to do in the future?
14. Name one thing Ly uses to learn about hotel booking systems.
15. How does Ly try to be organized?

Vocabulary Questions

16. What does “to enjoy” mean in the text?
17. What does “to make sure” mean in the text?
18. What is “an experience” in the text?
19. What does “to be polite” mean in the text?
20. What is a “qualification” in the text?
21. What does “customer service” mean in the text?
22. What is a “certificate” in the text?
23. What does “to manage reservations” mean?
24. What is a “tutorial”?
25. What does “to be exciting” mean in the text?

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Answers:

Comprehension Questions

1. How old is Ly? – 15 years old
2. What job does Ly want in the future? – To work at the front desk
3. Why does Ly want to work at the front desk? – Because he likes meeting new people and helping them
4. Name two qualities Ly thinks are important for front desk work. – Friendly, polite, organized (any two)
5. What skills does Ly need to talk to guests? – Good communication skills
6. What computer skill does Ly need for the job? – Basic computer skills to use booking systems
7. What kind of course or certificate might help Ly get the job? – A short course or certificate in customer service or hospitality
8. Who does Ly practice speaking politely with? – Teachers, friends, and family
9. How does Ly practice English outside school? – By reading, watching shows, and speaking with friends
10. Why is English important for Ly’s job? – Many guests speak English, and he wants to communicate effectively
11. What does Ly enjoy about meeting new people? – Helping them and making sure they have a good experience
12. What can Ly learn from working at the front desk? – New things about hospitality and customer service
13. What does Ly hope to do in the future? – Work at the front desk
14. Name one thing Ly uses to learn about hotel booking systems. – Online tutorials
15. How does Ly try to be organized? – By planning well and keeping things in order

Vocabulary Questions

16. What does “to enjoy” mean in the text? – To like something or feel happy when you do it
17. What does “to make sure” mean in the text? – To check or do something so it is correct or safe
18. What is “an experience” in the text? – Something you do or see that teaches you or gives you feelings
19. What does “to be polite” mean in the text? – To say and do nice things to show respect to people
20. What is a “qualification” in the text? – A skill, course, or certificate that shows you can do a job
21. What does “customer service” mean in the text? – Helping and supporting people who buy or use something
22. What is a “certificate”? – A paper that shows you finished a course or learned a skill
23. What does “to manage reservations” mean? – To organize bookings or appointments for people
24. What is a “tutorial”? – A lesson or guide that teaches you how to do something
25. What does “to be exciting” mean in the text? – To make you feel happy, interested, or full of energy

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Answer in complete sentences:

1. Is Ly 15 or 16 years old?
2. Does he want to work at the front desk or in a shop?
3. Does Ly like staying at home or meeting new people?
4. Is it important to be lazy or to be friendly for this job?
5. Is it important to be messy or to be organized?
6. Does Ly need communication skills or cooking skills for this job?
7. Does he need advanced computer skills or basic computer skills?
8. Can a short course or certificate help Ly or not help him?
9. Does Ly practice speaking politely with strangers or with teachers?
10. Does he study English at home only or at school?
11. Is English important because many guests speak it or because he likes watching shows?
12. Does Ly enjoy ignoring guests or helping guests?
13. Can he learn new things by working at the front desk or by sleeping?
14. Does he use books or online tutorials to learn about booking systems?
15. Is customer service about selling things or helping people?
16. Should you speak rudely or politely to guests?
17. Does Ly hope to work at the front desk now or in the future?
18. Is a certificate a test result or a paper that shows a skill?
19. Does “to enjoy” mean to dislike something or to like something?
20. Does “to make sure” mean to check something or to ignore something?

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Correct answers:

1. Is Ly 15 or 16 years old? – Ly is 15 years old.
2. Does he want to work at the front desk or in a shop? – He wants to work at the front desk.
3. Does Ly like staying at home or meeting new people? – Ly likes meeting new people.
4. Is it important to be lazy or to be friendly for this job? – It is important to be friendly.
5. Is it important to be messy or to be organized? – It is important to be organized.
6. Does Ly need communication skills or cooking skills for this job? – Ly needs communication skills.
7. Does he need advanced computer skills or basic computer skills? – He needs basic computer skills.
8. Can a short course or certificate help Ly or not help him? – A short course or certificate can help Ly.
9. Does Ly practice speaking politely with strangers or with teachers? – He practices speaking politely with teachers.
10. Does he study English at home only or at school? – He studies English at school.
11. Is English important because many guests speak it or because he likes watching shows? – English is important because many guests speak it.
12. Does Ly enjoy ignoring guests or helping guests? – Ly enjoys helping guests.
13. Can he learn new things by working at the front desk or by sleeping? – He can learn new things by working at the front desk.
14. Does he use books or online tutorials to learn about booking systems? – He uses online tutorials to learn about booking systems.
15. Is customer service about selling things or helping people? – Customer service is about helping people.
16. Should you speak rudely or politely to guests? – You should speak politely to guests.
17. Does Ly hope to work at the front desk now or in the future? – He hopes to work at the front desk in the future.
18. Is a certificate a test result or a paper that shows a skill? – A certificate is a paper that shows a skill.
19. Does “to enjoy” mean to dislike something or to like something? – “To enjoy” means to like something.
20. Does “to make sure” mean to check something or to ignore something? – “To make sure” means to check something.

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True or false:

1. Ly is 15 years old.
2. He wants to work in a shop.
3. Ly likes meeting new people.
4. Being polite is important for his job.
5. Ly needs cooking skills for the front desk.
6. He studies English at school.
7. Ly practices speaking politely only with friends.
8. A certificate is a test result.
9. Ly uses online tutorials to learn about booking systems.
10. Customer service is about helping guests.
11. Ly hopes to work at the front desk in the future.
12. He wants to ignore guests at work.
13. Being organized is unimportant for front desk work.
14. Ly enjoys staying at home more than helping guests.
15. He needs advanced computer skills for the job.
16. Ly learns about booking systems from magazines.
17. A short course or certificate can help him in his future job.
18. Ly wants to work at the restaurant.
19. Working at the front desk can help Ly learn new things.
20. English is important because many guests speak it.

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True: 1,3,4,6,9,10,11,17,19,20

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Correct version:

1. Ly is 15 years old.
2. He wants to work in a shop. True is: He wants to work at the front desk.
3. Ly likes meeting new people.
4. Being polite is important for his job.
5. Ly needs cooking skills for the front desk. True is: He needs communication and computer skills for the front desk.
6. He studies English at school.
7. Ly practices speaking politely only with friends. True is: He practices speaking politely with teachers and others.
8. A certificate is a test result. True is: A certificate shows that someone has finished a course or learned a skill.
9. Ly uses online tutorials to learn about booking systems.
10. Customer service is about helping guests.
11. Ly hopes to work at the front desk in the future.
12. He wants to ignore guests at work. True is: He wants to help guests at work.
13. Being organized is unimportant for front desk work. True is: Being organized is important for front desk work.
14. Ly enjoys staying at home more than helping guests. True is: Ly enjoys helping guests more than staying at home.
15. He needs advanced computer skills for the job. True is: He needs basic computer skills for the job.
16. Ly learns about booking systems from magazines. True is: Ly learns about booking systems from online tutorials.
17. A short course or certificate can help him in his future job.
18. Ly wants to work at the restaurant. True is: He wants to work at the front desk.
19. Working at the front desk can help Ly learn new things.
20. English is important because many guests speak it.

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Now Ly is retired and looks back at the time when he was 15 years old – interview:

1. Q: How old were you when you wanted to work at the front desk?
   A: I was 15 years old.
2. Q: Why did you want to work at the front desk?
   A: I liked meeting new people and helping them.
3. Q: What did you enjoy about this job?
   A: I enjoyed talking to guests.
4. Q: Who did you want to help at the front desk?
   A: I wanted to help the guests.
5. Q: What was important in this job?
   A: It was important to be friendly, polite, and organized.
6. Q: Which skills did you know you needed?
   A: I needed communication skills and computer skills.
7. Q: How did you speak with the guests?
   A: I spoke clearly and answered their questions.
8. Q: What did you use the computer for?
   A: I used it for booking systems and reservations.
9. Q: Where did you learn computer programs?
   A: I learned them at home and with online tutorials.
10. Q: When did you practice speaking politely?
    A: I practiced when I spoke with teachers, friends, and family.
11. Q: Why was English important for this job?
    A: Many guests spoke English.
12. Q: How did you practice English?
    A: I read, watched shows, and spoke with friends.
13. Q: Who did you speak English with?
    A: I spoke English with my friends.
14. Q: What did you do later when you worked at the front desk?
    A: I met many people, used my skills, and learned new things every day.

• a colorful Khmer New Year celebration in Phnom Penh filled with traditions, food, and fun

Nokor Sangkranta is a big festival in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It happens every year from April 14 to April 19. This festival is part of the Khmer New Year, called Chaul Chnam Thmey. It is a very important time for Cambodian people. They celebrate their culture, traditions, and family life.

During Nokor Sangkranta, many people go to temples. They pray for happiness, health, and good luck. They give food and gifts to monks and the poor. The temples are decorated with flowers and candles. People feel calm and happy when they visit the temples.

The festival also has many traditional activities. There are dances, music, and martial arts performances. Children and adults can play games like tug-of-war and traditional competitions. People enjoy watching shows and joining fun activities.

Markets are a big part of the festival. There are food stalls, drinks, and local crafts. Visitors can buy souvenirs and try Cambodian dishes. Some places have concerts and performances for entertainment.

Nokor Sangkranta is colorful and full of joy. It brings people together. Families, friends, and tourists can enjoy the festival. Everyone can learn about Cambodian culture and traditions. The festival is a special time to celebrate life, happiness, and togetherness.

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Vocabulary:

• to be part of something – to belong to a group or activity
• to celebrate – to do something special because something good or important happens
• a tradition – something people do the same way for many years
• to pray – to speak to God
• health – when your body feels well and you are not sick
• good luck – when good things happen to you by chance
• a gift – something you give to someone to make them happy
• to decorate – to make something look nice with colors or objects
• a candle – a stick of wax that burns and gives light
• to feel calm – to feel relaxed and not worried
• martial arts – sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way (for example karate)
• a performance – when people sing, dance, or act for others to watch
• an adult – a person who is grown up
• tug-of-war – a game where two teams pull a rope in different directions
• a competition – a game or activity where people try to win
• to enjoy – to like something and have fun
• to join activities – to take part in games or events
• a food stall – a small place where people sell food outside
• a local craft – something made by hand in a place (for example pottery or woodwork)
• a dish – a prepared kind of food
• colorful – having many bright colors
• togetherness – when people feel close and happy together

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Match the words with the correct definitions.

Words:

1. to be part of something
2. to celebrate
3. a tradition
4. to pray
5. health
6. good luck
7. a gift
8. to decorate
9. a candle
10. to feel calm
11. martial arts
12. a performance
13. an adult
14. tug-of-war
15. a competition
16. to enjoy
17. to join activities
18. a food stall
19. a local craft
20. a dish
21. colorful
22. togetherness

Definitions:

A. a prepared kind of food
B. to like something and have fun
C. a game where two teams pull a rope in different directions
D. to belong to a group or activity
E. something you give to someone to make them happy
F. a small place where people sell food outside
G. when people feel close and happy together
H. sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way
I. when your body feels well and you are not sick
J. something made by hand in a place
K. a game or activity where people try to win
L. a person who is grown up
M. to take part in games or events
N. something people do the same way for many years
O. a stick of wax that burns and gives light
P. to do something special because something good happens
Q. to make something look nice with colors or objects
R. having many bright colors
S. when good things happen to you by chance
T. to speak to God
U. to feel relaxed and not worried
V. when people sing, dance, or act for others to watch

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

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Correct answers:

to be part of something – to belong to a group or activity
to celebrate – to do something special because something good or important happens
a tradition – something people do the same way for many years
to pray – to speak to God
health – when your body feels well and you are not sick
good luck – when good things happen to you by chance
a gift – something you give to someone to make them happy
to decorate – to make something look nice with colors or objects
a candle – a stick of wax that burns and gives light
to feel calm – to feel relaxed and not worried
martial arts – sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way
a performance – when people sing, dance, or act for others to watch
an adult – a person who is grown up
tug-of-war – a game where two teams pull a rope in different directions
a competition – a game or activity where people try to win
to enjoy – to like something and have fun
to join activities – to take part in games or events
a food stall – a small place where people sell food outside
a local craft – something made by hand in a place
a dish – a prepared kind of food
colorful – having many bright colors
togetherness – when people feel close and happy together

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True or false:

1. A food stall is a small place where people sell food outside.
2. Tug-of-war is a game where two teams pull a rope.
3. A candle is a tool people use to write on paper.
4. To celebrate means to do something special for an important event.
5. A tradition is something people do the same way for many years.
6. A dish is a kind of prepared food.
7. To decorate means to clean something very carefully.
8. Martial arts are sports where people learn controlled fighting.
9. A gift is something you give to make someone happy.
10. Togetherness means people feel close and happy together.
11. An adult is a very young child.
12. Colorful means having many bright colors.
13. To pray means to speak to God.
14. A competition is an activity where nobody tries to win.

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True: 1,2,5,7,8,10,12,

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Correct answers:

1. A food stall is a small place where people sell food outside.
2. Tug-of-war is a game where two teams pull a rope.
3. A candle is a tool people use to write on paper. True is: A candle is a stick of wax that burns and gives light.
4. To celebrate means to sleep for a long time. True is: To celebrate means to do something special for an important event.
5. A tradition is something people do the same way for many years.
6. A dish is something people wear on their head. True is: A dish is a kind of prepared food.
7. To decorate means to make something look nice with colors or objects.
8. Martial arts are sports where people learn controlled fighting.
9. A gift is something you take from someone without asking. True is: A gift is something you give to make someone happy.
10. Togetherness means people feel close and happy together.
11. An adult is a very young child. True is: An adult is a person who is grown up.
12. Colorful means having many bright colors.
13. To pray means to run very fast. True is: To pray means to speak to God.
14. A competition is an activity where nobody tries to win. True is: A competition is an activity where people try to win.

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True or false:

1. People join activities to have fun at the festival.
2. A candle is used to decorate the festival.
3. Everyone enjoys the colorful dishes at the food stalls.
4. Only adults can take part in martial arts performances.
5. People give gifts to feel togetherness.
6. Tug-of-war is a competition where two teams pull a rope.
7. Praying is a way to feel calm during the festival.
8. Local crafts are sold at the food stalls.
9. A performance can include dancing or singing.
10. Health is a gift people give to each other.
11. People decorate with colors to celebrate traditions.
12. Good luck is a type of food sold at stalls.
13. Children can be part of competitions at the festival.
14. Feeling calm is part of enjoying togetherness.

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True: 1,2,6,9,11,13,14

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Correct version:

People join activities to have fun at the festival

A candle is used to decorate the festival.

Everyone enjoys the colorful dishes at the food stalls. True is: Some people enjoy the dishes, but not everyone.

Only adults can take part in martial arts performances. True is: Both children and adults can take part in martial arts performances.

People give gifts to feel togetherness. True is: People give gifts to make someone happy.

Tug-of-war is a competition where two teams pull a rope.

Praying is a way to feel calm during the festival. True is: Praying is to speak to God, not necessarily part of the festival.

Local crafts are sold at the food stalls. True is: Local crafts are sold separately, not at the food stalls.

A performance can include dancing or singing.

Health is a gift people give to each other. True is: Health is when your body feels well and you are not sick.

People decorate with colors to celebrate traditions.

Good luck is a type of food sold at stalls. True is: Good luck is when good things happen to you by chance.

Children can be part of competitions at the festival.

Feeling calm is part of enjoying togetherness.

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Match the definitions with the correct words

Definitions:

A. To belong to a group or activity
B. To do something special because something good or important happens
C. Something people do the same way for many years
D. To speak to God
E. When your body feels well and you are not sick
F. When good things happen to you by chance
G. Something you give to someone to make them happy
H. To make something look nice with colors or objects
I. A stick of wax that burns and gives light
J. To like something and have fun
K. Sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way
L. When people sing, dance, or act for others to watch
M. A person who is grown up
N. A game where two teams pull a rope in opposite directions

Words:

1. a performance
2. a gift
3. health
4. a tradition
5. tug-of-war
6. a candle
7. martial arts
8. to celebrate
9. an adult
10. to feel calm
11. good luck
12. to be part of something
13. to decorate
14. to pray

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

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A. To belong to a group or activity – to be part of something
B. To do something special because something good or important happens – to celebrate
C. Something people do the same way for many years – a tradition
D. To speak to God – to pray
E. When your body feels well and you are not sick – health
F. When good things happen to you by chance – good luck
G. Something you give to someone to make them happy – a gift
H. To make something look nice with colors or objects – to decorate
I. A stick of wax that burns and gives light – a candle
J. To like something and have fun – to feel calm
K. Sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way – martial arts
L. When people sing, dance, or act for others to watch – a performance
M. A person who is grown up – an adult
N. A game where two teams pull a rope in opposite directions – tug-of-war

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Give short answers:

1. What do people give to make someone happy?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   a gift
   
2. Who can take part in martial arts at a festival?
3. What do people do on a special or important day?
4. What can people watch that includes singing or dancing?
5. How do people feel when they enjoy togetherness?
6. What is used to give light and decorate a room?
7. What do people do to participate?
8. What do people do to have fun at a festival?
9. How do people make a room look nice for a festival?
10. What is a game where two teams pull a rope?
11. What is something people do the same way for many years?
12. What happens when good things occur by chance?
13. What is when your body feels well and you are not sick?
14. What can people eat at a festival?

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Answers:

1. What do people give to make someone happy? – a gift
2. Who can take part in martial arts at a festival? – an adult
3. What do people do on a special or important day? – celebrate
4. What can people watch that includes singing or dancing? – a performance
5. How do people feel when they enjoy togetherness? – feel calm
6. What is used to give light and decorate a room? – a candle
7. What do people do to participate? – join activities
8. What do people do to have fun at a festival? – enjoy
9. How do people make a room look nice for a festival? – decorate
10. What is a game where two teams pull a rope? – tug-of-war
11. What is something people do the same way for many years? – a tradition
12. What happens when good things occur by chance? – good luck
13. What is when your body feels well and you are not sick? – health
14. What can people eat at a festival? – a dish

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Fill in, words below:

performed – fun – health – enjoys – gifts –
calm – togetherness – light – dancing –
pull – tradition – decorate –
activities – by chance

1. People join activities to have __________ at the festival.
2. A candle is used to give _________ and to decorate.
3. Everyone __________ the dishes at the festival.
4. Tug-of-war is a game where two teams __________ a rope.
5. People pray to feel __________ during the festival.
6. Martial arts can be __________ at the festival.
7. Adults can participate in __________ at the festival.
8. People give __________ to make someone happy.
9. A __________ is something people do the same way for many years.
10. Good luck can happen __________.
11. People __________ with colors to celebrate special days.
12. Feeling calm is part of enjoying _________.
13. A performance can include singing or __________.
14. __________ means when your body feels well and you are not sick.

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Correct statements:

1. People join activities to have fun at the festival.
2. A candle is used to give light and to decorate.
3. Everyone enjoys the dishes at the festival.
4. Tug-of-war is a game where two teams pull a rope.
5. People pray to feel calm during the festival.
6. Martial arts can be performed at the festival.
7. Adults can participate in activities at the festival.
8. People give gifts to make someone happy.
9. A tradition is something people do the same way for many years.
10. Good luck can happen by chance.
11. People decorate with colors to celebrate special days.
12. Feeling calm is part of enjoying togetherness.
13. A performance can include singing or dancing.
14. Health means when your body feels well and you are not sick.

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Complete the dialogue, find the answer:

Questions

1. Hello! Can you tell me about the festival?
2. What activities do you join at the festival?
3. Who participates in the festival?
4. When do people use gifts?
5. How do people stay calm during the festival?
6. Why do people decorate the festival area?
7. What food is available at the festival?
8. Who performs at the festival?
9. What games are played at the festival?
10. How do people celebrate traditions?
11. What brings people together at the festival?
12. What do you like most about the festival?

Answers:

A. I like watching a performance and seeing decorations.
B. Adults and children show a performance.
C. Togetherness makes everyone happy.
D. I celebrate the festival every year.
E. People follow a tradition and join activities.
F. People pray to feel calm and peaceful.
G. Adults and children join activities together.
H. People play tug-of-war and martial arts.
I. People present a gift on special days.
J. People try a dish at the food stalls.
K. They decorate with colors and a candle.
L. I take part in martial arts and games.

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Answers:

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

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Correct dialogue:

Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell me about the festival?
Local: Yes! I celebrate the festival every year.

Interviewer: What activities do you join at the festival?
Local: I take part in martial arts and games.

Interviewer: Who participates in the festival?
Local: Adults and children join activities together.

Interviewer: When do people use gifts?
Local: People present a gift on special days.

Interviewer: How do people stay calm during the festival?
Local: People pray to feel calm and peaceful.

Interviewer: Why do people decorate the festival area?
Local: They decorate with colors and a candle.

Interviewer: What food is available at the festival?
Local: People try a dish at the food stalls.

Interviewer: Who performs at the festival?
Local: Adults and children show a performance.

Interviewer: What games are played at the festival?
Local: People play tug-of-war and martial arts.

Interviewer: How do people celebrate traditions?
Local: People follow a tradition and join activities.

Interviewer: What brings people together at the festival?
Local: Togetherness makes everyone happy.

Interviewer: What do you like most about the festival?
Local: I like watching a performance and seeing decorations.

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• what an experience

Before going through that story,
do this one first
(check out vocabulary!).

Last year, I went to Bali, and I saw Nyepi. It was very interesting. The day before Nyepi, the streets were busy. People made big statues. They called them ogoh‑ogoh. The statues looked like demons. At night, people walked with the statues and then they burned them. The fire was big, and the smoke was everywhere. It was very exciting.

On Nyepi day, everything was quiet. I stayed at home. I did not use lights, and I did not go outside. I did not work or watch TV. The streets were empty. Shops were closed. Even the airport did not have planes. I felt calm and peaceful. I prayed and thought about my life. I liked the silence.

The day after Nyepi was Ngembak Geni. Families went to each other’s houses. They said sorry for mistakes. I visited a family, and we smiled and talked. It was a happy day.

Nyepi is a very special holiday. I liked it a lot. I learned about Balinese culture. I think it is good to have one day for quiet and thinking. I will remember it forever.

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Basics in past simple:

Past Simple –

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

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

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Verbs in text:

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Past simple forms of ‚to be‘:

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Short answers in past simple:

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Fill in the correct past simple tense:

1. Last year, I __________ (go) to Bali.
2. I __________ (see) Nyepi for the first time.
3. It __________ (be) very interesting.
4. The day before Nyepi, the streets __________ (be) busy.
5. People __________ (make) big statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
6. They __________ (call) them ogoh‑ogoh.
7. The statues __________ (look) like demons.
8. At night, people __________ (walk) with the statues.
9. Then they __________ (burn) the statues.
10. The fire __________ (be) big and the smoke __________ (be) everywhere.
11. On Nyepi day, everything __________ (be) quiet.
12. I __________ (stay) at home.
13. I __________ (not/use) lights and I __________ (not/go) outside.
14. I __________ (not/work) or __________ (watch) TV.
15. The streets __________ (be) empty.
16. I __________ (feel) calm and peaceful.
17. I __________ (pray) and __________ (think) about my life.
18. The day after Nyepi, families __________ (visit) each other.
19. I __________ (smile) and __________ (talk) with a family.
20. I __________ (learn) about Balinese culture and I __________ (remember) it forever.

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Correct Version:

1. Last year, I went to Bali.
2. I saw Nyepi for the first time.
3. It was very interesting.
4. The day before Nyepi, the streets were busy.
5. People made big statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
6. They called them ogoh‑ogoh.
7. The statues looked like demons.
8. At night, people walked with the statues.
9. Then they burned the statues.
10. The fire was big and the smoke was everywhere.
11. On Nyepi day, everything was quiet.
12. I stayed at home.
13. I did not use lights and I did not go outside.
14. I did not work or watch TV.
15. The streets were empty.
16. I felt calm and peaceful.
17. I prayed and thought about my life.
18. The day after Nyepi, families visited each other.
19. I smiled and talked with a family.
20. I learned about Balinese culture and I remembered it forever.

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True or false:

1. Nyepi was a day when people stayed at home.
2. People traveled a lot on Nyepi day.
3. Ogoh‑ogoh were big statues made before Nyepi.
4. The airport worked normally on Nyepi.
5. People prayed and thought about life on Nyepi.
6. Families visited each other the day before Nyepi.
7. The streets were quiet and empty on Nyepi.
8. Oum went to Bali last year and saw Nyepi.
9. Nyepi happened in December every year.
10. People used bright lights and watched TV on Nyepi.
11. The fire and smoke were part of burning ogoh‑ogoh statues.
12. The day after Nyepi was called Ngembak Geni.
13. Shops and streets were busy on Nyepi.
14. Nyepi was a holiday for shopping and parties.

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True: 1,3,5,7,8,11,12
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Correct version:

1. Nyepi was a day when people stayed at home.
2. People traveled a lot on Nyepi day. True is: People did not travel on Nyepi day.
3. Ogoh‑ogoh were big statues made before Nyepi.
4. The airport worked normally on Nyepi. True is: The airport did not operate on Nyepi.
5. People prayed and thought about life on Nyepi.
6. Families visited each other the day before Nyepi. True is: Families visited each other the day after Nyepi.
7. The streets were quiet and empty on Nyepi.
8. Oum went to Bali last year and saw Nyepi.
9. Nyepi happened in December every year. True is: Nyepi usually happened in March.
10. People used bright lights and watched TV on Nyepi. True is: People did not use bright lights or watch TV on Nyepi.
11. The fire and smoke were part of burning ogoh‑ogoh statues.
12. The day after Nyepi was called Ngembak Geni.
13. Shops and streets were busy on Nyepi. True is: Shops and streets were empty on Nyepi.
14. Nyepi was a holiday for shopping and parties. True is: Nyepi was a holiday for quiet and thinking.

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Give a short answer and then the corrected statement:

1. People walked outside all day on Nyepi.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, they didn’t. People stayed at home.
   
2. Oum saw many shops open on Nyepi.
3. Families talked and visited each other before Nyepi.
4. People made small statues for Nyepi.
5. People burned nothing at night before Nyepi.
6. The streets carried many cars and planes on Nyepi.
7. Oum went to see bright lights and TV on Nyepi.
8. People prayed and thought nothing on Nyepi.
9. Oum smiled and talked before Nyepi started.
10. People worked and used lights during Nyepi.
11. Families visited other families before Ngembak Geni.
12. People walked with nothing at night.
13. Oum learned nothing about Balinese culture.
14. The streets were full of people on Nyepi.
15. Nyepi was a holiday for parties and shopping.

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Correct version:

1. People walked outside all day on Nyepi.
   No, they didn’t. People stayed at home.
2. Oum saw many shops open on Nyepi.
   No, they didn’t. Shops were closed.
3. Families talked and visited each other before Nyepi.
   No, they didn’t. Families visited each other the day after Nyepi.
4. People made small statues for Nyepi.
   No, they didn’t. People made big statues called ogoh‑ogoh.
5. People burned nothing at night before Nyepi.
   No, they didn’t. People burned the ogoh‑ogoh statues at night.
6. The streets carried many cars and planes on Nyepi.
   No, they didn’t. The streets were empty and quiet on Nyepi.
7. Oum went to see bright lights and TV on Nyepi.
   No, they didn’t. People stayed at home and did not use bright lights or watch TV.
8. People prayed and thought nothing on Nyepi.
   No, they didn’t. People prayed and thought about life on Nyepi.
9. Oum smiled and talked before Nyepi started.
   No, they didn’t. Oum smiled and talked after Nyepi.
10. People worked and used lights during Nyepi.
    No, they didn’t. People stayed at home and did not work on Nyepi.
11. Families visited other families before Ngembak Geni.
    No, they didn’t. Families visited each other the day after Nyepi.
12. People walked with nothing at night.
    No, they didn’t. People walked with the ogoh‑ogoh statues at night.
13. Oum learned nothing about Balinese culture.
    No, they didn’t. Oum learned about Balinese culture.
14. The streets were full of people on Nyepi.
    No, they weren’t. The streets were quiet on Nyepi.
15. Nyepi was a holiday for parties and shopping.
    No, it wasn’t. Nyepi was a holiday for quiet and thinking.

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

1. People made big statues the day before Nyepi.
   
   a) People:___________________
   b) made big statues the day before Nyepi:___________________
   c) big statues:___________________
   d) the day before Nyepi:___________________
   
2. Oum went to Bali last year.
   
   a) Oum:___________________
   b) went to Bali last year:___________________
   c) to Bali:___________________
   d) last year:___________________
   
3. Families visited each other the day after Nyepi.
   
   a) Families:___________________
   b) visited each other the day after Nyepi:___________________
   c) each other:___________________
   d) the day after Nyepi
   
4. People stayed at home on Nyepi day.
   
   a) People:___________________
   b) stayed at home om Nyepi day:___________________
   c) at home:___________________
   d) on Nyepi day:___________________
   
5. Oum learned about Balinese culture after Nyepi.
   
   a) Oum:___________________
   b) learned about Balinese culture after Nyepi:___________________
   c) Balinese culture:___________________
   d) after Nyepi:___________________

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Correct version:

1. People made big statues the day before Nyepi.
a) Who made big statues the day before Nyepi?
b) What did people do the day before Nyepi?
c) What did people make the day before Nyepi?
d) When did people make big statues?

2. Oum went to Bali last year.
a) Who went to Bali last year?
b) What did Oum do last year?
c) Where did Oum go last year?
d) When did Oum go to Bali?

3. Families visited each other the day after Nyepi.
a) Who visited each other the day after Nyepi?
b) What did families do the day after Nyepi?
c) Whom did families visit the day after Nyepi?
d) When did families visit each other?

4. People stayed at home on Nyepi day.
a) Who stayed at home on Nyepi day?
b) What did people do on Nyepi day?
c) Where did people stay on Nyepi day?
d) When did people stay at home?

5. Oum learned about Balinese culture after Nyepi.
a) Who learned about Balinese culture after Nyepi?
b) What did Oum do after Nyepi?
c) What did Oum learn about after Nyepi?
d) When did Oum learn about Balinese culture?

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Answer in complete sentences:

1. What did Oum see in Bali?
2. When did people burn the ogoh‑ogoh statues?
3. How did Oum feel on Nyepi day?
4. Who visited families on Ngembak Geni?
5. Why did people make ogoh‑ogoh?
6. Did the streets have many people on Nyepi?
7. Where did Oum stay on Nyepi day?
8. Which activities did Oum not do on Nyepi?
9. How big was the fire during the ogoh‑ogoh celebration?
10. Did the airport work on Nyepi?
11. What did families say to each other on Ngembak Geni?
12. How did Oum describe the day after Nyepi?
13. Did Oum like the holiday?
14. Why is Nyepi a special holiday?

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Answers:

1. What did Oum see in Bali?
   • She saw Nyepi.
2. When did people burn the ogoh‑ogoh statues?
   • They burned them at night.
3. How did Oum feel on Nyepi day?
   • She felt calm.
4. Who visited families on Ngembak Geni?
   • Families visited each other.
5. Why did people make ogoh‑ogoh?
   • To show bad spirits.
6. Did the streets have many people on Nyepi?
   • No, they were empty.
7. Where did Oum stay on Nyepi day?
   • She stayed at home.
8. Which activities did Oum not do on Nyepi?
   • She did not go outside or watch TV.
9. How big was the fire during the ogoh‑ogoh celebration?
   • It was big.
10. Did the airport work on Nyepi?
    • No, it did not.
11. What did families say to each other on Ngembak Geni?
    • They said sorry.
12. How did Oum describe the day after Nyepi?
    • She said it was happy.
13. Did Oum like the holiday?
    • Yes, she did.
14. Why is Nyepi a special holiday?
    • It is for quiet and thinking.

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• A colorful spring tradition in Europe

Easter is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief that Jesus rose from the dead after he died. It is also a spring festival, and many people celebrate it with traditions like painted eggs and family meals.

Painted Easter eggs are a popular tradition in many European countries. People decorate eggs before Easter and use them to decorate their homes. You can see them on tables, in baskets, or hanging on branches in a vase. The colorful eggs make homes look bright and festive in spring.

The egg is an old symbol of new life. In spring, nature starts to grow again, and the egg shows new life and new beginnings. For Christians, the egg is also connected with the story of Jesus at Easter. Because of this meaning, eggs became an important symbol of the holiday.

The tradition of painting eggs started a long time ago in Eastern Europe. In countries such as Ukraine, Poland, and Hungary, people paint eggs with many colors and simple patterns. They often use red, yellow, blue, and green. Some eggs have lines, dots, or flower designs.

Today many families paint eggs together before Easter. It is a fun activity for children and adults. People use real eggs or wooden eggs for decoration. They put the eggs in Easter baskets, hang them on branches, or give them as small gifts to friends and family. Painted Easter eggs bring color and joy to homes during Easter.

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Vocabulary:

• to paint – to put color on something with a brush or hand
• colorful – with many colors
• spring (season) – the season after winter and before summer; plants grow and flowers bloom
• to celebrate – to do something special for a holiday or event
• a belief – an idea that someone thinks is true
• to rise from the dead – to live again after dying
• to decorate – to put things on something to make it beautiful
• a basket – a container made of wood or other material to hold things
• a branch – a part of a tree that grows out from the trunk
• a vase – a container to put flowers or branches in
• to be bright – to have strong or light colors
• to be festive – to look or feel happy for a holiday or celebration
• to be connected to something – to have a link or relationship with something
• a meaning – what something shows, tells, or stands for
• a dot – a small round mark
• a flower design – a picture or pattern of a flower
• an adult – a fully grown person
• a gift – something you give to someone
• to bring joy – to make someone feel happy

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Match the word to the correct definition

Words:

1. to paint
2. colorful
3. spring
4. to celebrate
5. a belief
6. to rise from the dead
7. to decorate
8. a basket
9. a branch
10. a vase
11. to be bright
12. to be festive
13. to be connected to something
14. a meaning
15. a dot
16. a flower design
17. an adult
18. a gift
19. to bring joy

Definitions:

A. Something you give to someone.
B. To put color on something with a brush or hand.
C. To make someone feel happy.
D. A fully grown person.
E. To put things on something to make it beautiful.
F. With many colors.
G. The season after winter and before summer.
H. A small round mark.
I. To do something special for a holiday or event.
J. To live again after dying.
K. What something shows, tells, or stands for.
L. A container to put flowers or branches in.
M. A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk.
N. A container made of wood or other material to hold things.
O. To have a link or relationship with something.
P. A picture or pattern of a flower.
Q. To look or feel happy for a holiday or celebration.
R. An idea that someone thinks is true.
S. To have strong or light colors.

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

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True or false :

1. Painted Easter eggs are only popular in Germany.
2. Eggs are a symbol of new life in spring.
3. Ukrainian Pysanky eggs have very simple patterns.
4. People decorate their homes with Easter eggs.
5. The tradition of painting eggs started in Western Europe.
6. Families often paint eggs together before Easter.
7. Eggs can be put in baskets or hung on branches.
8. Easter is a holiday that celebrates winter.
9. Painted eggs can be given as small gifts.
10. Adults and children do not paint eggs together.
11. The egg is connected with the story of Jesus for Christians.
12. Easter eggs are always made of chocolate.
13. People use real eggs or wooden eggs for decoration.
14. Painted Easter eggs bring color and joy to homes.

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

1. Painted Easter eggs are only popular in Germany.
   True is: Painted Easter eggs are popular in many European countries.
2. Eggs are a symbol of new life in spring.
3. Ukrainian Pysanky eggs have very simple patterns.
   True is: Ukrainian Pysanky eggs have very complex patterns.
4. People decorate their homes with Easter eggs.
5. The tradition of painting eggs started in Western Europe.
   True is: The tradition of painting eggs started in Eastern Europe.
6. Families often paint eggs together before Easter.
7. Eggs can be put in baskets or hung on branches.
8. Easter is a holiday that celebrates winter.
   True is: Easter is a holiday that celebrates spring and Jesus’ resurrection.
9. Painted eggs can be given as small gifts.
10. Adults and children do not paint eggs together.
    True is: Adults and children often paint eggs together.
11. The egg is connected with the story of Jesus for Christians.
12. Easter eggs are always made of chocolate.
    True is: Easter eggs can be real, wooden, or chocolate.
13. People use real eggs or wooden eggs for decoration.
14. Painted Easter eggs bring color and joy to homes.

Short Answer:

1. Which countries are famous for Easter eggs?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, Austria
   
2. What do eggs symbolize in spring?
3. What is a Pysanky?
4. Which countries use Pisanki eggs?
5. Which countries decorate eggs with traditional designs?
6. What colors are often used to paint Easter eggs?
7. What do families often do before Easter with eggs?
8. How do people decorate their homes with eggs?
9. What can eggs be put in for decoration?
10. What can eggs be hung on in the house?
11. Who paints eggs in the family?
12. What is a common reason people give painted eggs to friends?
13. What season is Easter in?
14. How do painted Easter eggs make homes feel?

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Answers:

1. Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, Austria
2. New life, spring
3. Ukrainian decorated egg, complex patterns
4. Poland
5. Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
6. Red, yellow, blue, green
7. Paint eggs together
8. Tables, baskets, branches, vases
9. Basket
10. Branch
11. Adults, children, families
12. Small gifts
13. Spring
14. Colorful, joyful, festive

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Full version:

1. Which countries are famous for Easter eggs? – Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Germany, Austria
2. What do eggs symbolize in spring? – New life, spring
3. What is a Pysanky? – Ukrainian decorated egg, complex patterns
4. Which countries use Pisanki eggs? – Poland
5. Which countries decorate eggs with traditional designs? – Romania, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary
6. What colors are often used to paint Easter eggs? – Red, yellow, blue, green
7. What do families often do before Easter with eggs? – Paint eggs together
8. How do people decorate their homes with eggs? – Tables, baskets, branches, vases
9. What can eggs be put in for decoration? – Basket
10. What can eggs be hung on in the house? – Branch
11. Who paints eggs in the family? – Adults, children, families
12. What is a common reason people give painted eggs to friends? – Small gifts
13. What season is Easter in? – Spring
14. How do painted Easter eggs make homes feel? – Colorful, joyful, festive

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Find the mistake:

1️⃣ Statements:

1. Painted Easter eggs are only popular in Germany.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Painted Easter eggs are popular in many countries.
   
2. Ukrainian Pysanky eggs have simple patterns.
3. The tradition of painting eggs started in Western Europe.
4. People only decorate tables with Easter eggs.
5. Easter is a winter holiday.
6. Adults do not paint eggs.
7. Eggs can only be made of chocolate.
8. Families do not paint eggs together.
9. Pysanky are simple eggs from Poland.
10. Painted Easter eggs do not bring joy to homes.
11. Easter eggs are not colorful.
12. Eggs are not a symbol of new life.
13. People never give painted eggs as gifts.
14. Eggs are only hung outside, never inside the house.

Correction:

1. Painted Easter eggs are only popular in Germany.
   Correction: Painted Easter eggs are popular in many countries.
2. Ukrainian Pysanky eggs have simple patterns.
   Correction: Ukrainian Pysanky eggs have complex patterns.
3. The tradition of painting eggs started in Western Europe.
   Correction: The tradition of painting eggs started in Eastern Europe.
4. People only decorate tables with Easter eggs.
   Correction: People decorate tables, baskets, branches, and vases.
5. Easter is a winter holiday.
   Correction: Easter is a spring holiday.
6. Adults do not paint eggs.
   Correction: Adults and children paint eggs.
7. Eggs can only be made of chocolate.
   Correction: Eggs can be real, wooden, or chocolate.
8. Families do not paint eggs together.
   Correction: Families often paint eggs together.
9. Pysanky are simple eggs from Poland.
   Correction: Pysanky are complex decorated eggs from Ukraine.
10. Painted Easter eggs do not bring joy to homes.
    Correction: Painted Easter eggs bring color and joy to homes.
11. Easter eggs are not colorful.
    Correction: Easter eggs are colorful.
12. Eggs are not a symbol of new life.
    Correction: Eggs are a symbol of new life.
13. People never give painted eggs as gifts.
    Correction: People give painted eggs as small gifts.
14. Eggs are only hung outside, never inside the house.
    Correction: Eggs can be hung inside on branches.

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Dialogue, complete, words below:

start – festive – colors – spring – famous –
decorate – baskets – wooden – adults –
joyful – gifts – designs –
life – patterns

Interviewer: What are painted Easter eggs?
Student: Painted Easter eggs have __________ and patterns for Easter decoration.

Interviewer: Which countries are__________ for Easter eggs?
Student: Many countries in Europe, like Ukraine, Poland, and Germany, celebrate this tradition.

Interviewer: Who paints Easter eggs?
Student: Both __________ and children enjoy making them together.

Interviewer: When do people paint Easter eggs?
Student: Families __________ painting eggs a few days before Easter.

Interviewer: Where do people put decorated eggs in their homes?
Student: Eggs appear on tables, in __________ on branches, or in vases.

Interviewer: Why do people paint Easter eggs?
Student: People use them to celebrate Easter and make their homes __________.

Interviewer: How do families paint Easter eggs?
Student: They apply colors and __________ with brushes [a tool with soft hairs or bristles that people use to put paint on a surface.] or wax techniques.

Interviewer: Does Easter happen in winter?
Student: No, Easter takes place in __________.

Interviewer: Do people give painted eggs to friends?
Student: Yes, many people share eggs as small __________.

Interviewer: What is a Pysanky?
Student: A Pysanky shows very detailed __________ from Ukraine.

Interviewer: Which colors are often used on Easter eggs?
Student: Red, yellow, blue, and green __________ most eggs.

Interviewer: How are Easter eggs connected to Jesus?
Student: The eggs symbolize new __________ and Jesus’ resurrection [when someone comes back to life after dying.].

Interviewer: Do families always use real eggs?
Student: No, some families choose _________ or plastic eggs instead.

Interviewer: What makes Easter eggs __________?
Student: Bright colors, patterns, and decorations make the eggs look cheerful.

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Correct version:

1. What are painted Easter eggs?

• Painted Easter eggs have colors and patterns for Easter decoration.

2. Which countries are famous for Easter eggs?

• Many countries in Europe, like Ukraine, Poland, and Germany, celebrate this tradition.

3. Who paints Easter eggs?

• Both adults and children enjoy making them together.

4. When do people paint Easter eggs?

• Families start painting eggs a few days before Easter.

5. Where do people put decorated eggs in their homes?

• Eggs appear on tables, in baskets, on branches, or in vases.

6. Why do people paint Easter eggs?

• People use them to celebrate Easter and make their homes joyful.

7. How do families paint Easter eggs?

• They apply colors and designs with brushes or wax techniques.

8. Does Easter happen in winter?

• No, Easter takes place in spring.

9. Do people give painted eggs to friends?

• Yes, many people share eggs as small gifts.

10. What is a Pysanky?

• A Pysanky shows very detailed patterns from Ukraine.

11. Which colors are often used on Easter eggs?

• Red, yellow, blue, and green decorate most eggs.

12. How are Easter eggs connected to Jesus?

• The eggs symbolize new life and Jesus’ resurrection.

13. Do families always use real eggs?

• No, some families choose wooden or plastic eggs instead.

14. What makes Easter eggs festive?

• Bright colors, patterns, and decorations make the eggs look cheerful.

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Which phrase are we looking for?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vocabulary:

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

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Match the words with the correct definitions

Words:

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

Definitions:

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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True or false, would you know?

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

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True, false:

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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Short answers, basics:

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Short-answer questions:

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

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Suggested Short Answers

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

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Correct version:

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

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Fill in, words below:

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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Some questions and answers:

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

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Match the question to the answer:

Questions:

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

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Answers:

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

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

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Full version:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vocabulary:

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

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Vocabulary List

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

Match the words with the correct definitions:

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

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

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

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True or false:

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

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

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

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True or false:

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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Multiple choice, one answer correct:

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

Answers (one line)

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

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Correct answers:

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

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Fill in, words below:

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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Interview on Khmer New Year

1. What is Khmer New Year?

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

2. When does Khmer New Year take place?

• It takes place in the middle of April.

3. How long does the festival last?

• The festival lasts three days.

4. Why do people travel to their hometowns?

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

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

• They clean and decorate their homes.

6. Where do families go to pray?

• Families go to the temple to pray.

7. What do people bring to the temple?

• They bring food for the monks.

8. What do people ask for at the temple?

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

9. Who plays traditional games during the festival?

• Young people play traditional games during the festival.

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

• They pour water on their parents and grandparents.

11. What do some people build at the temple?

• Some people build small sand hills at the temple.

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

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

13. How do families celebrate together?

• Families celebrate together by visiting temples and playing games.

14. What makes Khmer New Year joyful?

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

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Put these 6 events in the correct order:

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

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

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Corrrect sequence:

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

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Khmer New Year – Fill in the table

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Correct version:

International Women’s Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Vocabulary:

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

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Match the word with the correct definition:

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

Definitions:

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

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

education – learning in school or university

violence – hurting someone (for example hitting or attacking)

to remind – to help someone remember something

less money than men – women get smaller pay than men

a good future – a good life later

safety – when you are safe and nothing bad happens

politics – work about running a country or government

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

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

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

to be fair – to be good and equal to everyone

a leader – a person who leads a group

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

to remember – to keep something in your mind

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

to make life better – to improve life

to feel unsafe – to feel afraid or not safe

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True or false?

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

_________________________

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

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Correct answers:

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

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Fill in, words below:

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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Fill in, words below:

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

Interview with Anna – fighting for women’s rights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Correct version:

Interview with Anna – fighting for women’s rights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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