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🥳🙂‍↕️🪷A luxury hotel that helps Cambodia (text, exercises, sound files, A1)🪷🙂‍↕️🥳

a hotel that cares

Anna visits Cambodia. It is her first visit. She stays in a hotel in Siem Reap. The hotel is big, clean, and beautiful. The people at the hotel are very friendly. They smile and welcome every guest.

Anna talks to a woman at the front desk. The woman says, „Our hotel helps many people in Cambodia.“

The hotel buys food from people in the area. It buys rice, fruit, and vegetables. The farmers get money from the hotel. This helps their families.

The hotel also gives jobs to young people. They learn how to work in a hotel. They learn how to talk to guests and help them.

The hotel cares about nature. It uses less plastic. Guests can use a bottle many times. The hotel saves water and keeps the garden green.

Anna learns about Cambodia. She visits Angkor Wat and tries Khmer food. She sees the friendly people and their beautiful country.

Anna is very happy. She likes the hotel because it helps people and nature. She says, „I want to come back to Cambodia one day.“

The hotel gives guests a nice holiday and helps Cambodia.

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Vocabulary:

Word / Phrase	Simple A1 definition
to visit	to go to a place and see it
to stay in a hotel	to live in a hotel for a short time
to smile	to show happiness with your face
to welcome guests	to say hello and make guests feel good
front desk	the place in a hotel where guests get help
vegetables	plants that we eat, like carrots and tomatoes
to care about nature	to like and protect the environment
less plastic	not using so much plastic
a bottle	a container for water or drinks
many times	often; again and again
to save water	to use less water and not waste it
to keep a garden green	to help plants and grass stay healthy
to try food	to eat something new to see if you like it

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Match the words with the correct definitions.

Words

A. to visit
B. to stay in a hotel
C. to smile
D. to welcome guests
E. front desk
F. vegetables
G. to care about nature
H. less plastic
I. a bottle
J. many times
K. to save water
L. to keep a garden green
M. to try food

Definitions

_____ to eat something new to see if you like it
_____ the place in a hotel where guests get help
_____ to go to a place and see it
_____ to use less water and not waste it
_____ plants that we eat, like carrots and tomatoes
_____ to say hello and make guests feel good
_____ a container for water or drinks
_____ to show happiness with your face
_____ not using so much plastic
_____ to help plants and grass stay healthy
_____ often; again and again
_____ to live in a hotel for a short time
_____ to like and protect the environment

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

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Which word/s are we looking for?

a place in a hotel where guests get help _____
to use water carefully and not waste it _____
to go to a place and see it _____
plants that people eat, like carrots and tomatoes _____
to show happiness with your face _____
to say hello and make visitors feel good _____
a container for water or drinks _____
to eat something new for the first time _____
not using a lot of plastic _____
to help plants and grass stay healthy _____
again and again _____
to live in a hotel for a short time _____
to protect the environment _____

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Answers:

a place in a hotel where guests get help – front desk

to use water carefully and not waste it – to save water

to go to a place and see it – to visit

plants that people eat, like carrots and tomatoes – vegetables

to show happiness with your face – to smile

to say hello and make visitors feel good – to welcome guests

a container for water or drinks – a bottle

to eat something new for the first time – to try food

not using a lot of plastic – less plastic

to help plants and grass stay healthy – to keep a garden green

again and again – many times

to live in a hotel for a short time – to stay in a hotel

to protect the environment – to care about nature

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True or false:

The hotel buys rice, fruit, and vegetables from local people.
Anna visits Cambodia for the first time.
The hotel buys cars from farmers.
Anna stays in a hotel in Phnom Penh.
The hotel workers smile and welcome guests.
The hotel gives jobs to young people.
Young people learn how to fly airplanes at the hotel.
Guests can use a bottle many times at the hotel.
Anna visits a beach in Cambodia.
The hotel uses more plastic to protect nature.
The hotel is big, clean, and beautiful.
The farmers get money from the hotel.
The hotel closes the garden during the year.
Anna tries Italian food during her visit.
The hotel uses less plastic.
The hotel helps only tourists in Cambodia.

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True: 1,2,5,6,8,11,12,15

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Full version:

The hotel buys rice, fruit, and vegetables from local people.
Anna visits Cambodia for the first time.
The hotel buys food from people in other countries. True is: The hotel buys food from people in the area.
Anna stays in a hotel in Phnom Penh. True is: Anna stays in a hotel in Siem Reap.
The hotel workers smile and welcome guests.
The hotel gives jobs to young people.
Young people learn how to cook in a restaurant at the hotel. True is: Young people learn how to work in a hotel.
Guests can use a bottle many times at the hotel.
Anna visits a beach in Cambodia. True is: Anna visits Angkor Wat in Cambodia.
The hotel uses more plastic to protect nature. True is: The hotel uses less plastic to protect nature.
The hotel is big, clean, and beautiful.
The farmers get money from the hotel.
The hotel removes all plants from the garden. True is: The hotel keeps the garden green.
Anna tries Italian food during her visit. True is: Anna tries Khmer food during her visit.
The hotel uses less plastic.
The hotel helps only tourists in Cambodia. True is: The hotel helps people and nature in Cambodia.

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Match the two halves of the sentences.
(All information comes from the text.)

A

Anna visits Cambodia
The hotel in Siem Reap is
The people at the hotel are
Anna talks to a woman
The hotel buys rice, fruit, and vegetables
The farmers get money
Young people learn how to
The hotel uses less plastic
Anna visits Angkor Wat
Anna wants to come back

B

A. from the hotel.
B. big, clean, and beautiful.
C. one day.
D. from people in the area.
E. at the front desk.
F. work in a hotel.
G. friendly and welcome every guest.
H. and uses bottles many times.
I. for the first time.
J. and tries Khmer food.

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

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Correct version:

Anna visits Cambodia for the first time.
The hotel in Siem Reap is big, clean, and beautiful.
The people at the hotel are friendly and welcome every guest.
Anna talks to a woman at the front desk.
The hotel buys rice, fruit, and vegetables from people in the area.
The farmers get money from the hotel.
Young people learn how to work in a hotel.
The hotel uses less plastic and uses bottles many times.
Anna visits Angkor Wat and tries Khmer food.
Anna wants to come back one day.

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Put the events in the correct order, as shown in text:

A. Anna tries Khmer food.
B. The hotel gives jobs to young people.
C. Anna arrives at the hotel.
D. The hotel buys food from local people.
E. Anna learns about the hotel’s work.
F. Anna visits Angkor Wat.
G. The hotel saves water and keeps the garden green.
H. Anna talks to a woman at the front desk.

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Answers:

Anna stays in a hotel in Siem Reap.
Anna talks to a woman at the front desk.
Anna learns about the hotel’s work.
The hotel buys food from local people.
The hotel gives jobs to young people.
The hotel saves water and keeps the garden green.
Anna visits Angkor Wat.
Anna tries Khmer food.

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Fill in the missing words.

nature, bottle, food, hotel, jobs, Cambodia, garden, guests, plastic, Khmer food, farmers, water, front desk,
families, Angkor Wat, young people

Anna visits __________ for the first time.
She stays in a __________ in Siem Reap.
The hotel welcomes every __________.
Anna talks to a woman at the __________.
The hotel buys __________ from people in the area.
The __________ get money from the hotel.
The hotel helps their __________.
The hotel gives __________ to young people.
Young people learn how to work in a __________.
The hotel cares about __________.
The hotel uses less __________.
Guests can use a __________ many times.
The hotel saves __________.
The hotel keeps the __________ green.
Anna visits __________ during her trip.
Anna tries __________ in Cambodia.

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Full version:

Anna visits Cambodia for the first time.
She stays in a hotel in Siem Reap.
The hotel welcomes every guest.
Anna talks to a woman at the front desk.
The hotel buys food from people in the area.
The farmers get money from the hotel.
The hotel helps their families.
The hotel gives jobs to young people.
Young people learn how to work in a hotel.
The hotel cares about nature.
The hotel uses less plastic.
Guests can use a bottle many times.
The hotel saves water.
The hotel keeps the garden green.
Anna visits Angkor Wat during her trip.
Anna tries Khmer food in Cambodia.

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Choose the correct answer:

Anna visits ______ for the first time.
a) Thailand
b) Vietnam
c) Cambodia
Anna stays in a hotel in ______.
a) Siem Reap
b) Bangkok
c) Phnom Penh
The people at the hotel are very ______.
a) busy
b) friendly
c) quiet
The hotel workers ______ every guest.
a) welcome
b) follow
c) call
Anna talks to a woman at the ______.
a) restaurant
b) garden
c) front desk
The hotel buys food from people in the ______.
a) airport
b) area
c) city centre
The hotel buys rice, fruit, and ______.
a) vegetables
b) clothes
c) bottles
The ______ get money from the hotel.
a) drivers
b) farmers
c) guests
The hotel gives ______ to young people.
a) jobs
b) food
c) bottles
Young people learn how to work in a ______.
a) school
b) farm
c) hotel
The hotel cares about ______.
a) sports
b) nature
c) traffic
The hotel uses less ______.
a) water
b) food
c) plastic
Guests can use a ______ many times.
a) bottle
b) room
c) garden
The hotel keeps the ______ green.
a) building
b) front desk
c) garden
Anna visits ______ during her trip.
a) a beach
b) Angkor Wat
c) a market
Anna tries ______ in Cambodia.
a) Italian food
b) French food
c) Khmer food

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

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Correct version:

Anna visits Cambodia for the first time.
Anna stays in a hotel in Siem Reap.
The people at the hotel are very friendly.
The hotel workers welcome every guest.
Anna talks to a woman at the front desk.
The hotel buys food from people in the area.
The hotel buys rice, fruit, and vegetables.
The farmers get money from the hotel.
The hotel gives jobs to young people.
Young people learn how to work in a hotel.
The hotel cares about nature.
The hotel uses less plastic.
Guests can use a bottle many times.
The hotel keeps the garden green.
Anna visits Angkor Wat during her trip.
Anna tries Khmer food in Cambodia.

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Match the questions and answers:

Questions

Where do you stay in Cambodia?
When do you travel to Cambodia?
What is the hotel like?
Who greets you at the hotel?
Where do you meet a hotel worker?
What does the hotel get from local people?
Who receives money from the hotel?
Why does the hotel offer jobs to young people?
How does the hotel reduce plastic?
Which place do you see in Cambodia?
What food do you taste in Cambodia?
Why do you enjoy the hotel?

Answers

A. I taste Khmer food.
B. I enjoy the hotel because it helps people and nature.
C. I meet a woman at the front desk.
D. The hotel looks big, clean, and beautiful.
E. The hotel gets rice, fruit, and vegetables from local people.
F. The farmers receive money from the hotel.
G. The hotel workers greet me. They are very friendly.
H. I see Angkor Wat.
I. The hotel offers jobs, and young people learn how to work in a hotel.
J. I sleep in a hotel in Siem Reap.
K. The hotel reduces plastic, saves water, and keeps the garden green.
L. I travel to Cambodia for the first time.

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

Interviewer: Where do you stay in Cambodia?
Anna: I sleep in a hotel in Siem Reap.

Interviewer: When do you travel to Cambodia?
Anna: I travel to Cambodia for the first time.

Interviewer: What is the hotel like?
Anna: The hotel looks big, clean, and beautiful.

Interviewer: Who greets you at the hotel?
Anna: The hotel workers greet me. They are very friendly.

Interviewer: Where do you meet a hotel worker?
Anna: I meet a woman at the front desk.

Interviewer: What does the hotel get from local people?
Anna: The hotel gets rice, fruit, and vegetables from local people.

Interviewer: Who receives money from the hotel?
Anna: The farmers receive money from the hotel.

Interviewer: Why does the hotel offer jobs to young people?
Anna: The hotel offers jobs, and young people learn how to work in a hotel.

Interviewer: How does the hotel reduce plastic?
Anna: The hotel reduces plastic, saves water, and keeps the garden green.

Interviewer: Which place do you see in Cambodia?
Anna: I see Angkor Wat.

Interviewer: What food do you taste in Cambodia?
Anna: I taste Khmer food.

Interviewer: Why do you enjoy the hotel?
Anna: I enjoy the hotel because it helps people and nature.

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Find the word in the story:

A person who stays in a hotel → ____
A place where guests get help in a hotel → ____
Food from plants like rice, fruit, and carrots → ____
People who grow food on farms → ____
Work that people do to earn money → ____
The environment with plants and animals → ____
A material used for many bags and bottles → ____
Something you can fill with water → ____
A place with flowers and plants → ____
To say hello and make someone feel welcome → ____
To go to a place and spend time there → ____
To taste food for the first time → ____

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Correct version:

A person who stays in a hotel → guest
A place where guests get help in a hotel → front desk
Food from plants like rice, fruit, and carrots → vegetables
People who grow food on farms → farmers
Work that people do to earn money → jobs
The environment with plants and animals → nature
A material used for many bags and bottles → plastic
Something you can fill with water → bottle
A place with flowers and plants → garden
To say hello and make someone feel welcome → welcome
To go to a place and spend time there → visit
To taste food for the first time → try

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Remember how babies learn a language:

Babies learn a language by listening.
They use their ears to hear sounds.
Their brain remembers these sounds.
Babies connect sounds with people and things.
They listen to their parents.
Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
Slowly, babies learn to speak.

So,
LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN………………

17. September 2025

🥳🎽🏆Moni’s dream fulfilled: running the Marathon in 2025 (text, exercises, sound files, past simple, grammar, questions, negations, A2+, part 2/2)🏆🎽🥳

IMPORTANT:
do ‚Moni’s dream“, part 1/2, first

If you are not too familiar with
past simple,
check out that exercise

Basics in past simple:

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

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

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Forms of ‚to be‘

Personal Pronoun	Positive	Negative	Question
I	I was happy.	I was not happy.	Was I happy?
You (singular)	You were excited.	You were not excited.	Were you excited?
He	He was at home.	He was not at home.	Was he at home?
She	She was tired.	She was not tired.	Was she tired?
It	It was cold.	It was not cold.	Was it cold?
We	We were at the party.	We were not at the party.	Were we at the party?
You (plural)	You were friends.	You were not friends.	Were you friends?
They	They were in the garden.	They were not in the garden.	Were they in the garden?

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How to form the past simple

We use the past simple to talk about things that happened in the past. We often use words like yesterday, last week, last year, ago.

1. Regular verbs

For most verbs, we add -ed to the verb.

Verb + ed = past simple

Examples:

walk → walked
I walked to school yesterday.
play → played
She played football last Saturday.
start → started
I started my training last July.
clean → cleaned
He cleaned his room.

2. Verbs ending in -e

If a verb already ends in -e, we only add -d.

Examples:

live → lived
I lived in a small village.
like → liked
I liked the place.
love → loved
She loved the music.

3. Verbs ending in consonant + y

Change y to i and add -ed.

Examples:

study → studied
I studied English.
try → tried
I tried again.

4. Irregular verbs

Some verbs do not use -ed. Their past forms are different. You need to learn them.

5. Negative sentences

Use did not (didn’t) + verb.

The verb goes back to the present form.

Examples:

I played football.
I did not play football.
She went home.
She did not go home.

6. Questions

Use Did + person + verb?

Examples:

Did you watch the film?
Did she run yesterday?
Did they visit the village?

Remember:

✅ Regular verbs → add -ed
✅ Irregular verbs → learn the special past form
✅ After did / didn’t → use the normal verb

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Infinitive	Past Simple	Past Participle	Definition
want	wanted	wanted	to wish for something
run	ran	run	to move fast on your feet
be	was / were	been	to exist; to happen
start	started	started	to begin something
prepare	prepared	prepared	to get ready for something
know	knew	known	to understand or have information
need	needed	needed	to have something necessary
make	made	made	to create or do something
become	became	become	to change and be something new
improve	improved	improved	to make something better
try	tried	tried	to make an effort
eat	ate	eaten	to put food in your mouth
drink	drank	drunk	to take liquid into your body
sleep	slept	slept	to rest with your eyes closed
train	trained	trained	to practise for a sport or skill
wait	waited	waited	to stay until something happens
stop	stopped	stopped	to finish; to not continue
feel	felt	felt	to have a feeling
give	gave	given	to hand something to someone
support	supported	supported	to help someone
encourage	encouraged	encouraged	to give someone confidence
arrive	arrived	arrived	to come to a place
manage	managed	managed	to succeed in doing something
complete	completed	completed	to finish something
plan	planned	planned	to decide what you will do
bring	brought	brought	to take something to a place

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Correct version:

My name is Moni. I am 28 years old, and I live in the countryside in Asia. My village is small and quiet. There are green rice fields, trees, small farms, and peaceful roads around my home. I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a great place for running. Running is my hobby, and it makes me happy.

Last July, I _____ (want) to run my first marathon. It _____ (be) a big dream for me, so I _____ (start) preparing early. I _____ (know) I _____ (need) many months of training, so I _____ (make) a simple plan. I _____ (run) three times a week to become stronger.

On Monday and Thursday, I _____ (run) for about 30 minutes. On Saturday, I _____ (run) for a longer time. I usually _____ (run) on the quiet roads near my village. Sometimes, I _____ (run) past rice fields, small farms, and rivers. I _____ (not run) fast because I _____ (want) to improve slowly. Every week, I _____ (try) to run a little farther.

I also _____ (eat) healthy food. I _____ (eat) rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken. I _____ (drink) a lot of water every day. I _____ (sleep) for about eight hours every night because my body _____ (need) rest after training.

Sometimes, training _____ (be) difficult. The weather _____ (be) very hot, or there _____ (be) heavy rain. On rainy days, I _____ (wait) until the rain _____ (stop), or I _____ (run) early in the morning when the air _____ (be) cooler. Some days, I _____ (feel) tired, but I _____ (not give) up. My family and friends _____ (support) me and _____ (encourage) me.

After many months of training, the big day _____ (arrive). I _____ (run) my first marathon and _____ (manage) to complete the race. I _____ (be) very tired, but I _____ (be) also very happy and proud. It _____ (be) a special experience for me. Now, I am planning to run another marathon in 2026 because I know that every small step can bring me closer to my dreams.

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Correct version

Last July, I wanted to run my first marathon. It was a big dream for me, so I started preparing early. I knew I needed many months of training, so I made a simple plan. I ran three times a week to become stronger.

On Monday and Thursday, I ran for about 30 minutes. On Saturday, I ran for a longer time. I usually ran on the quiet roads near my village. Sometimes, I ran past rice fields, small farms, and rivers. I did not run fast because I wanted to improve slowly. Every week, I tried to run a little farther.

I also ate healthy food. I ate rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken. I drank a lot of water every day. I slept for about eight hours every night because my body needed rest after training.

Sometimes, training was difficult. The weather was very hot, or there was heavy rain. On rainy days, I waited until the rain stopped, or I ran early in the morning when the air was cooler. Some days, I felt tired, but I did not give up. My family and friends supported me and encouraged me.

After many months of training, the big day arrived. I ran my first marathon and managed to complete the race. I was very tired, but I was also very happy and proud. It was a special experience for me. Now, I am planning to run another marathon in 2026 because I know that every small step can bring me closer to my dreams.

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Read the statements and fill in the correct word from the list below:

Something Moni wanted to achieve in the future. → __________
Food that is good for Moni’s body. → __________
A small place where Moni lived in the countryside. → __________
To get better at something. → __________
An activity Moni enjoyed in her free time. → __________
To finish a race successfully. → __________
Clean air that is good to breathe. → __________
A person who knows Moni well and helps her. → __________
The months Moni spent preparing for the marathon. → __________
A very long running race. → __________
Something Moni made before she started preparing. → __________
A feeling Moni had after finishing the race. → __________
Not quickly; step by step. → __________
Easy and not complicated. → __________
A physical activity that keeps the body strong. → __________

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Words

a) marathon
b) hobby
c) improve
d) simple
e) dream
f) training
g) exercise
h) village
i) fresh
j) plan
k) complete
l) healthy
m) slowly
n) happy
o) friend

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

Something Moni wanted to achieve in the future. => dream
Food that is good for Moni’s body. => healthy
A small place where Moni lived in the countryside. => village
To get better at something. => improve
An activity Moni enjoyed in her free time. => hobby
To finish a race successfully. => complete
Clean air that is good to breathe. => fresh
A person who knows Moni well and helps her. => friend
The months Moni spent preparing for the marathon. => training
A very long running race. => marathon
Something Moni made before she started preparing. => plan
A feeling Moni had after finishing the race. => happy
Not quickly; step by step. => slowly
Easy and not complicated. => simple
A physical activity that keeps the body strong. => exercise

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True or false

Moni lives in a small and quiet village in Asia.
She started training only a few days before the marathon.
She likes running because it makes her happy.
She always ran on busy roads with many cars.
Moni is 28 years old.
She ran three times a week to become stronger.
She never drank water during her training.
On Saturday, she usually ran for a longer time.
She ate healthy food during her preparation.
She stopped training when the weather was bad.
There are rice fields and small farms near her home.
She wanted to improve slowly and safely.
She slept only three hours every night.
Heavy rain and hot weather sometimes made training difficult.
Her family and friends did not support her dream.
She completed her first marathon after many months of training.
She always ran very fast because she wanted to win.
She drank a lot of water every day.
She was unhappy after finishing the marathon.
She plans to run another marathon in 2026.

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True: 1,3,5,6,8,9,11,12,14,16,18,20
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Correct version:

Moni lives in a small and quiet village in Asia.
She started training only a few days before the marathon.
True is: She started training many months before the marathon.
She likes running because it makes her happy.
She always ran on busy roads with many cars.
True is: She usually ran on quiet roads near her village.
Moni is 28 years old.
She ran three times a week to become stronger.
She never drank water during her training.
True is: She drank a lot of water every day during her training.
On Saturday, she usually ran for a longer time.
She ate healthy food during her preparation.
She stopped training when the weather was bad.
True is: She continued training even when the weather was bad.
There are rice fields and small farms near her home.
She wanted to improve slowly and safely.
She slept only three hours every night.
True is: She slept about eight hours every night.
Heavy rain and hot weather sometimes made training difficult.
Her family and friends did not support her dream.
True is: Her family and friends supported her dream.
She completed her first marathon after many months of training.
She always ran very fast because she wanted to win.
True is: She did not always run very fast because she wanted to improve slowly.
She drank a lot of water every day.
She was unhappy after finishing the marathon.
True is: She was tired but happy and proud after finishing the marathon.
She plans to run another marathon in 2026.

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Choose the correct answer:

1. Moni lives…
A. in the countryside with rice fields and small farms.
B. in a big city with many people.
C. near the sea with many beaches.

2. Moni’s village is…
A. modern and busy.
B. small and quiet.
C. large and crowded.

3. Running is…
A. Moni’s job at a local sports centre.
B. Moni’s least favourite activity.
C. Moni’s hobby and something that makes her happy.

4. Moni trained…
A. once a month before the marathon.
B. three times a week before the marathon.
C. every day without any rest.

5. On Monday and Thursday, Moni ran…
A. for about 30 minutes.
B. for only five minutes.
C. for about three hours.

6. On Saturday, Moni usually…
A. stayed home and watched television.
B. visited friends in another village.
C. ran for a longer time.

7. Moni usually ran on…
A. large roads with many cars.
B. quiet roads near her village.
C. crowded streets in the city centre.

8. Moni wanted to…
A. improve slowly.
B. stop running after one month.
C. become famous around the world.

9. During training, Moni ate…
A. only bread and chocolate.
B. only sweets and fast food.
C. healthy food such as vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.

10. Moni drank…
A. only coffee before running.
B. only a little water during training.
C. a lot of water every day.

11. Moni slept…
A. about eight hours every night.
B. only three hours every night.
C. more than fifteen hours every night.

12. Training was sometimes difficult because of…
A. snow and ice every week.
B. hot weather and heavy rain.
C. strong storms every day.

13. On rainy days, Moni sometimes…
A. waited until the rain stopped.
B. moved to another country.
C. cancelled her dream completely.

14. Her family and friends…
A. told her to stop training.
B. supported and encouraged her.
C. ignored her marathon dream.

15. After finishing her first marathon, Moni was…
A. angry and disappointed.
B. bored and unhappy.
C. tired but happy and proud.

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Answer Key:
1A 2B 3C 4B 5A 6C 7B 8A
9C 10C 11A 12B 13A 14B 15C

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Correct version:

Moni lives in the countryside with rice fields and small farms.
Moni’s village is small and quiet.
Running is Moni’s hobby and something that makes her happy.
Moni trained three times a week before the marathon.
On Monday and Thursday, Moni ran for about 30 minutes.
On Saturday, Moni usually ran for a longer time.
Moni usually ran on quiet roads near her village.
Moni wanted to improve slowly.
During training, Moni ate healthy food such as vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
Moni drank a lot of water every day.
Moni slept about eight hours every night.
Training was sometimes difficult because of hot weather and heavy rain.
On rainy days, Moni sometimes waited until the rain stopped.
Her family and friends supported and encouraged her.
After finishing her first marathon, Moni was tired but happy and proud.

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Find the evidence in the text

Moni’s home is a peaceful place.
Evidence: “My village is small and quiet. There are green rice fields, trees, small farms, and peaceful roads around my home.”
The area around her house is suitable for her hobby.
Evidence: ___________
She started preparing well before the race.
Evidence: ___________
She created a clear way to prepare for the marathon.
Evidence: ___________
She was not interested in running very quickly.
Evidence: ___________
Her goal was to increase her ability little by little.
Evidence: ___________
Her meals helped her stay healthy during preparation.
Evidence: ___________
She gave herself enough time to recover each night.
Evidence: ___________
There were problems that made practice harder sometimes.
Evidence: ___________
People close to her helped her continue.
Evidence: ___________
She reached the end of her first long race.
Evidence: ___________
The race gave her a very important memory.
Evidence: ___________
She has another running goal for the future.
Evidence: ___________
She thinks progress comes from small actions.
Evidence: ___________

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Correct version:

Moni’s home is a peaceful place.

“My village is small and quiet. There are green rice fields, trees, small farms, and peaceful roads around my home.”

The area around her house is suitable [right or good for something] for her hobby.

“I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a great place for running.”

She started preparing well before the race.

“Last July, I wanted to run my first marathon. It was a big dream for me, so I started preparing early.”

She created a clear way to prepare for the marathon.

“I knew I needed many months of training, so I made a simple plan.”

She was not interested in running very quickly.

“I did not run fast because I wanted to improve slowly.”

Her goal was to increase her ability [being able to do something] little by little.

“Every week, I tried to run a little farther.”

Her meals helped her stay healthy during preparation.

“I ate rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.”

She gave herself enough time to recover [to feel better after being tired or sick] each night.

“I slept for about eight hours every night because my body needed rest after training.”

There were problems that made practice harder sometimes.

“Sometimes, training was difficult. The weather was very hot, or there was heavy rain.”

People close to her helped her continue [to go on].

“My family and friends supported me and encouraged me.”

She reached the end of her first long race.

“I ran my first marathon and managed to complete the race.”

The race gave her a very important memory.

“It was a special experience for me.”

She has another running goal [something you want to do or get] for the future.

“Now, I am planning to run another marathon in 2026 because I know that every small step can bring me closer to my dreams.”

She thinks progress [getting better little by little] comes from small actions.

“Every small step can bring me closer to my dreams.”

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Match each question with the correct answer:

Questions

How old is Moni?
Where does Moni live?
Why does she like her village?
What is Moni’s hobby?
When did she want to run her first marathon?
How often did she train?
Where did she usually run?
Why did she not run fast?
What food did she eat during training?
How much did she sleep every night?
What made training difficult sometimes?
What did she do on rainy days?
Who supported Moni?
How did she feel after the marathon?
What does she plan to do in 2026?

Answers

A. She wants to run another marathon.
B. She ate rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
C. She lives in the countryside in Asia.
D. She was tired but happy and proud.
E. Her family and friends supported her.
F. She ran three times a week.
G. She wanted to improve slowly.
H. She is 28 years old.
I. She waited until the rain stopped or ran early in the morning.
J. She likes the fresh air and the good place for running.
K. She ran on quiet roads near her village.
L. Hot weather and heavy rain made training difficult.
M. Running is her hobby.
N. Last July.
O. She slept for about eight hours every night.

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

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Exercise: complete the sentences, match the halves:

Sentences

Moni is 28 years old and she lives…
Her village has rice fields, trees, small farms, and…
Running is Moni’s hobby because…
She wanted to run her first marathon because it was…
She trained three times a week to become…
On Monday and Thursday, she ran for about…
On Saturday, she usually ran…
Moni did not run fast because she wanted to…
Every week, she tried to run…
During her training, she ate rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs,…
She drank…
She slept for about eight hours because her body needed…
Training was sometimes difficult because the weather was very hot or there was…
Her family and friends…
After the marathon, Moni felt tired but also…
In 2026, she plans to…

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Sentence Endings

A. a lot of water every day.
B. another marathon in the future.
C. happy and proud after the race.
D. for a longer time on Saturdays.
E. supported her and encouraged her.
F. in a quiet village in the countryside.
G. heavy rain during some training days.
H. stronger for the marathon.
I. a big dream for her.
J. enough rest after training.
K. a little farther each week.
L. it makes her happy.
M. about 30 minutes each time.
N. fish, and chicken as healthy food.
O. improve slowly.
P. peaceful roads around her home.

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Answer Key:
1F 2P 3L 4I 5H 6M 7D 😯 9K
10N 11A 12J 13G 14E 15C 16B
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Correct version:

In 2026, she plans to run another marathon in the future.

Moni is 28 years old and she lives in a quiet village in the countryside.

Her village has rice fields, trees, small farms, and peaceful roads around her home.

Running is Moni’s hobby because it makes her happy.

She wanted to run her first marathon because it was a big dream for her.

She trained three times a week to become stronger for the marathon.

On Monday and Thursday, she ran for about 30 minutes each time.

On Saturday, she usually ran for a longer time on Saturdays.

Moni did not run fast because she wanted to improve slowly.

Every week, she tried to run a little farther each week.

During her training, she ate rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken as healthy food.

She drank a lot of water every day.

She slept for about eight hours because her body needed enough rest after training.

Training was sometimes difficult because the weather was very hot or there was heavy rain during some training days.

Her family and friends supported her and encouraged her.

After the marathon, Moni felt tired but also happy and proud after the race.

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Fill in, words below:

peaceful – closer – countryside – happy – encouraged –
preparing – waited – last – village – fresh –
vegetables, – tired –
become – wanted

Interviewer: Hello Moni. How old are you?
Moni: I am 28 years old.

Interviewer: Where do you live?
Moni: I live in the _____ in Asia. My village is small and quiet.

Interviewer: What is your village like?
Moni: There are green rice fields, trees, small farms, and _____ roads around my home.

Interviewer: Why do you like living there?
Moni: I like living there because the air is _____, and it is a great place for running.

Interviewer: What is your hobby?
Moni: My hobby is running. Running makes me _____.

Interviewer: When did you want to run your first marathon?
Moni: _____ July, I wanted to run my first marathon.

Interviewer: Why was the marathon important to you?
Moni: It was a big dream for me, so I started _____ early.

Interviewer: How often did you train?
Moni: I trained three times a week to _____ stronger.

Interviewer: Where did you usually run?
Moni: I usually ran on the quiet roads near my _____.

Interviewer: Why did you not run fast?
Moni: I did not run fast because I _____ to improve slowly.

Interviewer: What did you eat during your training?
Moni: I ate rice, _____ fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.

Interviewer: What did you do when the weather was difficult?
Moni: When there was heavy rain, I _____ until the rain stopped or ran early in the morning.

Interviewer: Who supported you during your training?
Moni: My family and friends supported me and _____ me.

Interviewer: How did you feel after finishing your first marathon?
Moni: I was very _____ but I was also very happy and proud.

Interviewer: Do you have another dream?
Moni: Yes, I am planning to run another marathon in 2026 because every small step can bring me _____ to my dreams.

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Full version:

Interviewer: Hello Moni. How old are you?
Moni: I am 28 years old.

Interviewer: Where do you live?
Moni: I live in the countryside in Asia. My village is small and quiet.

Interviewer: What is your village like?
Moni: There are green rice fields, trees, small farms, and peaceful roads around my home.

Interviewer: Why do you like living there?
Moni: I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a great place for running.

Interviewer: What is your hobby?
Moni: My hobby is running. Running makes me happy.

Interviewer: When did you want to run your first marathon?
Moni: Last July, I wanted to run my first marathon.

Interviewer: Why was the marathon important to you?
Moni: It was a big dream for me, so I started preparing early.

Interviewer: How often did you train?
Moni: I trained three times a week to become stronger.

Interviewer: Where did you usually run?
Moni: I usually ran on the quiet roads near my village.

Interviewer: Why did you not run fast?
Moni: I did not run fast because I wanted to improve slowly.

Interviewer: What did you eat during your training?
Moni: I ate rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.

Interviewer: What did you do when the weather was difficult?
Moni: When there was heavy rain, I waited until the rain stopped or ran early in the morning.

Interviewer: Who supported you during your training?
Moni: My family and friends supported me and encouraged me.

Interviewer: How did you feel after finishing your first marathon?
Moni: I was very tired, but I was also very happy and proud.

Interviewer: Do you have another dream?
Moni: Yes, I am planning to run another marathon in 2026 because every small step can bring me closer to my dreams.

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17. September 2025

🥳🎽🏆Moni’s dream: running a Marathon in 2027 (text, exercises, sound files, present simple, A2, part 1/2)🏆🎽🥳

My name is Moni. I am 28 years old, and I live in the countryside in Asia. My village is small and quiet. There are rice fields, trees, and small roads. I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a good place to run.

Next July, I want to run my first marathon. It is a big dream for me, so I start preparing early. I know I need many months of training, so I run three times a week.

On Monday and Thursday, I run for about 30 minutes. On Saturday, I run for a longer time. I run on the quiet roads near my village. Sometimes I run past rice fields, small farms, and rivers. I do not run fast because I want to become stronger slowly. Every week, I run a little farther.

I also eat healthy food. I eat rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken. I drink a lot of water every day. I sleep for about eight hours every night because my body needs good rest after training.

Sometimes, training is not easy. The weather is very hot, or there is heavy rain. On these days, I wait until the rain stops, or I run early in the morning when the air is cool. Some days, I feel tired, but I never stop trying. My family and friends support me and tell me to continue.

I know a marathon is difficult. I need time, patience, and hard work. I do not want to be the fastest runner. I only want to cross the finish line with a smile. I believe that every small step brings me closer to my dream.

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Vocabulary:

Word / phrase	Simple english definition	Example sentence
countryside	land outside a city, with farms, fields, and nature	Moni lives in the countryside.
to be quiet	to have little noise	The village is quiet in the morning.
fresh air	clean air that feels good to breathe	I like the fresh air in the countryside.
to prepare	to get ready for something	Moni prepares for her marathon.
early	before the usual time	She gets up early to run.
need	to have something because it is important	Your body needs water.
months of training	many months of practice to become better	A marathon needs months of training.
sometimes	not always, but on some days	Sometimes it rains.
to run past something	to run and go by something	Moni runs past rice fields.
to run farther	to run a longer distance	Every week, she runs farther.
healthy food	food that is good for your body	Vegetables and fruit are healthy food.
vegetables	plants that we eat, like carrots or beans	She eats vegetables every day.
body needs some rest	your body must relax and stop working for some time	After running, the body needs some rest.
heavy rain	a lot of rain	Heavy rain can stop her training.
to feel tired	to have little energy and need rest	After a long run, she feels tired.
to support somebody	to help and encourage a person	Her family supports her.
to continue	to keep doing something	She continues her training.
patience	the ability to wait and not give up	Learning needs patience.
to cross the finish line	to reach the end of a race	Moni wants to cross the finish line.
to believe	to think something is true or possible	She believes in her dream.
a small step	a little action that helps you reach a goal	Every small step helps her improve.

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Match the words with the definitions:

Words

countryside
quiet
fresh air
prepare
early
need
months of training
sometimes
run past something
run farther
healthy food
vegetables
body needs some rest
heavy rain
feel tired
support somebody
continue
patience
cross the finish line
a small step

Definitions

A. to keep doing something and not stop
B. food that is good for your body
C. to reach the end of a race
D. clean air that feels good to breathe
E. to help and encourage a person
F. land outside cities with farms and nature
G. to go by something while running
H. a little action that helps you reach a goal
I. not loud, with little noise
J. to get ready for something
K. a lot of practice over many months
L. your body must relax after work or exercise
M. to have something because it is important
N. not always, but on some days
O. before the usual time
P. to run a longer distance
Q. to have no energy and want to rest
R. plants that people eat, like carrots or beans
S. a lot of rain falling at one time
T. the ability to wait calmly and not give up

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

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Match the definitions with the words:

Definitions

Land outside cities, with fields, farms, and nature.
Having little noise; not loud.
Clean air that feels good to breathe.
To get ready for something.
Before the usual time.
To have something because it is important.
A long time of practice to become better.
Not always, but on some days.
To go by something while running.
To run a longer distance than before.
Food that is good for your body.
Plants that people eat, like carrots or beans.
Your body must relax after work or exercise.
A lot of rain falling at one time.
To have little energy and want to rest.
To help and encourage a person.
To keep doing something and not stop.
The ability to wait calmly and not give up.
To reach the end of a race.
A little action that helps you reach a goal.

Words

A. patience
B. healthy food
C. countryside
D. continue
E. heavy rain
F. early
G. prepare
H. support somebody
I. vegetables
J. run farther
K. feel tired
L. a small step
M. fresh air
N. need
O. run past something
P. quiet
Q. months of training
R. cross the finish line
S. sometimes
T. body needs some rest

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

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True or false:

Moni lives in the countryside in Asia.
Moni wants to run her first marathon next July.
Moni runs only one time every month.
Moni runs three times a week to prepare for the marathon.
Moni always runs very fast because she wants to win.
Moni runs past rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
Moni eats healthy food such as vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
Moni drinks a lot of water every day.
Moni sleeps only five hours every night.
Moni trains inside a gym every day.
Moni never feels tired after running.
Her family and friends support her dream.
Moni wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
Moni thinks a marathon is easy and does not need hard work.
Moni wants to become the fastest runner in the race.
Moni stops training when the weather is bad.

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False: 3,5,9,10,11,14,15,16

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Correct version:

Moni lives in a small and quiet village in Asia.
Moni wants to run her first marathon next July.
Moni runs only one time every month.
True is: Moni runs three times a week.
Moni runs three times a week to prepare for the marathon.
Moni runs very fast because she wants to win the race.
True is: Moni does not run fast because she wants to become stronger slowly.
Moni runs past rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
Moni eats healthy food like vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
Moni drinks a lot of water every day.
Moni sleeps about five hours every night.
True is: Moni sleeps about eight hours every night.
Moni trains for the marathon inside a gym.
True is: Moni trains on quiet roads near her village.
Moni never feels tired during her training.
True is: Sometimes Moni feels tired during her training.
Moni’s family and friends support her dream.
Moni wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
Moni thinks running a marathon is easy.
True is: Moni knows a marathon is difficult and needs time, patience, and hard work.
Moni wants to become the fastest runner in the marathon.
True is: Moni only wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
Moni stops training when the weather is bad.
True is: Moni waits until the rain stops or runs early in the morning when the air is cool.

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Which is correct?

Does Moni live in a city or in the countryside?
Is Moni in Asia or in Europe?
Is Moni in her twenties or in her forties?
Does Moni want to run her first marathon in July or in December?
Does Moni train on Monday and Thursday or on weekends only?
Does Moni run on quiet roads near her village or in a busy city?
Is Moni in training for many months or only for a few days?
Does Moni eat rice, vegetables, and fruit in her daily meals or only on special days?
Does Moni sleep for about eight hours in the night or only for three hours?
Does Moni run in the early morning when it is cool or in the hottest part of the day?
Are Moni’s family and friends in her life to support her or to stop her dream?
Does Moni want to finish the marathon with a smile or give up before the finish line?

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Corrrect version:

Moni lives in the countryside in Asia.
Moni lives in Asia, not in Europe.
Moni is in her twenties because she is 28 years old.
Moni wants to run her first marathon in July next year.
Moni trains on Monday and Thursday, and she runs longer on Saturday.
Moni runs on quiet roads near her village.
Moni is in training for many months before the marathon.
Moni eats rice, vegetables, and fruit in her daily meals because she wants to stay healthy.
Moni sleeps for about eight hours every night because her body needs rest.
Moni runs in the early morning when the air is cool if the weather is very hot.
Moni’s family and friends are in her life to support her dream.
Moni wants to finish the marathon with a smile because she wants to achieve her dream.

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Choose the correct answer.

What is Moni’s dream?
a) To become a teacher.
b) To run her first marathon.
c) To travel around Asia.
Where does Moni live?
a) In a small village in the countryside.
b) In a large city.
c) In a hotel.
How many times does Moni run every week?
a) Once a week.
b) Every day.
c) Three times a week.
Why does Moni sleep about eight hours every night?
a) Because she wants to stop training.
b) Because her body needs rest.
c) Because she does not like mornings.
What does Moni run past during her training?
a) Rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
b) Big buildings and shopping centres.
c) Airports and train stations.
When does Moni want to run her first marathon?
a) Next January.
b) Next July.
c) Next December.
What food does Moni eat?
a) Only rice.
b) Only fruit.
c) Vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
What does Moni do when the weather is bad?
a) She waits until the rain stops or runs early in the morning.
b) She gives up her dream.
c) She never runs again.
Why does Moni run slowly?
a) She does not like sports.
b) She wants to become stronger slowly.
c) She wants to finish training quickly.
Who supports Moni during her training?
a) Her family and friends.
b) Only her neighbours.
c) Nobody.
How does Moni sometimes feel during training?
a) Angry.
b) Bored.
c) Tired.
What does Moni want to do at the end of the marathon?
a) Win every race.
b) Run faster than everyone.
c) Cross the finish line with a smile.

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Answers:
1-b, 2-a, 3-c, 4-b, 5-a, 6-b,
7-c, 8-a, 9-b, 10-a, 11-c, 12-c
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Correct answers:

What is Moni’s dream? → Her dream is to run her first marathon.
Where does Moni live? → Moni lives in a small village in the countryside.
How many times does Moni run every week? → Moni runs three times a week.
Why does Moni sleep about eight hours every night? → Because her body needs rest.
What does Moni run past during her training? → She runs past rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
When does Moni want to run her first marathon? → She wants to run her first marathon next July.
What food does Moni eat? → She eats vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
What does Moni do when the weather is bad? → She waits until the rain stops or runs early in the morning.
Why does Moni run slowly? → Because she wants to become stronger slowly.
Who supports Moni during her training? → Her family and friends support her.
How does Moni sometimes feel during training? → Sometimes she feels tired.
What does Moni want to do at the end of the marathon? → She wants to cross the finish line with a smile.

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Read the statements. Find the exact sentence from the story that gives the evidence.

Statements

Moni lives in a peaceful area surrounded by nature.
Moni begins her preparation long before the race.
Moni follows a regular running routine every week.
Moni wants to become stronger instead of running quickly.
Moni increases her running distance little by little.
Moni chooses meals that help her stay strong and healthy.
Moni gives her body enough time to recover after exercise.
Moni changes her running time because of difficult weather conditions.
Moni receives help and encouragement from people close to her.
Moni wants to complete the race happily instead of being the winner.

Evidence from the story

A. “I do not run fast because I want to become stronger slowly.”

B. “My village is small and quiet. There are rice fields, trees, and small roads.”

C. “Every week, I run a little farther.”

D. “I eat rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.”

E. “I sleep for about eight hours every night because my body needs good rest after training.”

F. “On these days, I wait until the rain stops, or I run early in the morning when the air is cool.”

G. “My family and friends support me and tell me to continue.”

H. “Next July, I want to run my first marathon. It is a big dream for me, so I start preparing early.”

I. “I know I need many months of training, so I run three times a week.”

J. “I do not want to be the fastest runner. I only want to cross the finish line with a smile.”

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

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Put the sentences in the correct order

A. She sleeps about eight hours every night because her body needs good rest after training.

B. Moni lives in a small and quiet village in Asia.

C. Sometimes the weather is very hot or there is heavy rain, but she does not stop trying.

D. She runs three times a week on the roads near her village.

E. Moni wants to run her first marathon next July, so she starts preparing early.

F. She eats rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken to stay healthy.

G. Her family and friends support her and tell her to continue.

H. She does not want to be the fastest runner; she only wants to cross the finish line with a smile.

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Answer: B, E, D, F, A, C, G, H

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Correct version:

B – Moni’s village and background
E – Her dream and early preparation
D – Her weekly running plan
F – Her healthy food choices
A – Her need for rest
C – Problems with weather during training
G – Support from family and friends
H – Her final goal and attitude toward the marathon

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Match the questions and answers

Questions

Where does Moni live?
What is Moni’s dream?
How often does she run?
Where does she train?
What food does she eat?
Why does she sleep eight hours?
Who supports Moni?
What does she want after the marathon?

Answers

A. She wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
B. She lives in the countryside in Asia.
C. She eats rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
D. Her family and friends support her.
E. She runs three times a week.
F. She trains on quiet roads near her village.
G. Her body needs good rest after training.
H. She wants to run her first marathon.

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

Where does Moni live?
She lives in the countryside in Asia.

What is Moni’s dream?
She wants to run her first marathon next July.

How often does she run?
She runs three times a week.

Where does she train?
She runs on quiet roads near her village.

What food does she eat?
She eats rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.

Why does she sleep about eight hours every night?
Her body needs good rest after training.

Who supports Moni?
Her family and friends support her and tell her to continue.

What does she want after the marathon?
She wants to cross the finish line with a smile.

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Fill in, words below:

patience – vegetables – early – support – heavy rain – countryside – believes – continue – healthy food – farther – quiet –
months of training – cross the finish line –
fresh air – feel tired – needs – run past –
prepare – rest – small step

Moni lives in the __________ in Asia.
Her village is small and __________.
She likes living there because the __________ is fresh.
She starts to __________ for her first marathon.
She starts training __________ because she needs many months.
Moni __________ many months of training before the marathon.
A marathon needs time and __________.
__________, the weather is very hot or there is heavy rain.
During her runs, Moni can __________ rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
Every week, she runs a little __________.
Moni eats __________ to stay strong.
She eats rice and __________ every day.
After training, her body needs some __________.
Sometimes there is __________, so she waits until it stops.
Some days, Moni can __________, but she never stops trying.
Her family and friends __________ her and tell her to continue.
Moni wants to __________ with a smile.
She __________ that every __________ brings her closer to her dream.

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Correct version:

Moni lives in the countryside in Asia.
Her village is small and quiet.
She likes living there because the fresh air is fresh.
She starts to prepare for her first marathon.
She starts training early because she needs many months.
Moni needs many months of training before the marathon.
A marathon needs time and patience.
Sometimes, the weather is very hot or there is heavy rain.
During her runs, Moni can run past rice fields, small farms, and rivers.
Every week, she runs a little farther.
Moni eats healthy food to stay strong.
She eats rice and vegetables every day.
After training, her body needs some rest.
Sometimes there is heavy rain, so she waits until it stops.
Some days, Moni can feel tired, but she never stops trying.
Her family and friends support her and tell her to continue.
Moni wants to cross the finish line with a smile.
She believes that every small step brings her closer to her dream.

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Interview with Moni – just listen

Interviewer: Where do you live?
Moni: I live in the countryside in Asia.
Interviewer: How old are you?
Moni: I am 28 years old.
Interviewer: What do you want to do next July?
Moni: I want to run my first marathon next July.
Interviewer: Why do you start preparing early?
Moni: I start preparing early because I need many months of training.
Interviewer: How often do you run?
Moni: I run three times a week.
Interviewer: Where do you run?
Moni: I run on the quiet roads near my village.
Interviewer: When do you run for a longer time?
Moni: I run for a longer time on Saturday.
Interviewer: What do you eat during your training?
Moni: I eat rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken.
Interviewer: What do you drink every day?
Moni: I drink a lot of water every day.
Interviewer: Why do you sleep about eight hours every night?
Moni: I sleep about eight hours because my body needs good rest after training.
Interviewer: What happens when the weather is very hot or there is heavy rain?
Moni: I wait until the rain stops, or I run early in the morning when the air is cool.
Interviewer: Who supports you during your training?
Moni: My family and friends support me and tell me to continue.

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Rewrite story, make all changes necessary:

My name is Moni. I am 28 years old, and I live in the countryside in Asia. My village is small and quiet. There are rice fields, trees, and small roads. I like living there because the air is fresh, and it is a good place to run.

Next July, I want to run my first marathon. It is a big dream for me, so I start preparing early. I know I need many months of training, so I run three times a week.

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Present simple – he, she, it

In the present simple, we usually add -s to the verb when we talk about:

he
she
it

Examples:

I run. → She runs.
I live. → He lives.
I eat. → She eats.
I drink. → It drinks.

The verb changes only with he, she, and it.

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Present Simple – He, She, It (A1)

In the present simple, we usually add -s to the verb when we talk about:

he
she
it

Examples:

I run. → She runs.
I live. → He lives.
I eat. → She eats.
I drink. → It drinks.

The verb changes only with he, she, and it.

Examples from Moni’s story:

I live in the countryside.
→ She lives in the countryside.

I run three times a week.
→ She runs three times a week.

I eat healthy food.
→ She eats healthy food.

I sleep eight hours.
→ She sleeps eight hours.

Remember:

I / You / We / They → verb without -s
He / She / It → verb + -s

I run.
You run.
They run.

He runs.
She runs.
It runs.

Possessive pronounsPossessive Adjectives – All Examples (A1)

Possessive adjectives show who something belongs to.

Subject	Possessive adjective	Example sentence
I	my	My name is Moni.
you (one person)	your	Your dream is important.
he	his	His body needs good rest after training.
she	her	Her village is small and quiet.
it	its	The dog eats its food.
we	our	Our dream is to finish the marathon.
you (many people)	your	Your village is beautiful.
they	their	Their family and friends support them.

Remember:
Possessive adjectives come before a noun.

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YOU WRITE – and then continue, making all changes necessary:

Her name is Moni. She is 28 years old………

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Correct version:

Her name is Moni. She is 28 years old, and she lives in the countryside in Asia. Her village is small and quiet. There are rice fields, trees, and small roads. She likes living there because the air is fresh, and it is a good place to run.

Next July, she wants to run her first marathon. It is a big dream for her, so she starts preparing early. She knows she needs many months of training, so she runs three times a week.

On Monday and Thursday, she runs for about 30 minutes. On Saturday, she runs for a longer time. She runs on the quiet roads near her village. Sometimes she runs past rice fields, small farms, and rivers. She does not run fast because she wants to become stronger slowly. Every week, she runs a little farther.

She also eats healthy food. She eats rice, vegetables, fruit, eggs, fish, and chicken. She drinks a lot of water every day. She sleeps for about eight hours every night because her body needs good rest after training.

Sometimes, training is not easy. The weather is very hot, or there is heavy rain. On these days, she waits until the rain stops, or she runs early in the morning when the air is cool. Some days, she feels tired, but she never stops trying. Her family and friends support her and tell her to continue.

She knows a marathon is difficult. She needs time, patience, and hard work. She does not want to be the fastest runner. She only wants to cross the finish line with a smile. She believes that every small step brings her closer to her dream.

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🪷🪷🪷Vassa / Buddhist lent in July – Selina was there (text, exercises, soundfiles, past simple, A2)🪷🪷🪷

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🪷🪷🪷Vassa / Buddhist lent in July – front desk and a guest (text, exercises, soundfiles, present simple, A2)🪷🪷🪷

Last year, I joined the Vassa festival in Cambodia. I stayed in Siem Reap with my family, and we visited a local temple during this special time. Vassa started in July and lasted for about three months. I learned many things about Cambodian culture from my family and the people in my village.

During Vassa, Buddhist monks stayed in their temples, called wats. They spent more time inside the temple. They prayed, studied Buddhist teachings, and meditated every day. I visited the temple many times, and I saw the peaceful life of the monks.

Every morning, my family prepared food for the monks. We cooked rice, vegetables, and other dishes. I carried fruit, flowers, and candles with my parents. We walked to the temple and gave the gifts to the monks. The monks thanked us and shared kind words with us.

I also helped my mother clean the house before temple visits. I wore polite clothes and covered my shoulders and knees when I entered the temple. I spoke quietly and followed the temple rules. I listened to the monks and learned about respect, kindness, and peace.

During the festival, I met many people from my community. Families and friends visited the temple together. They prayed, talked, and shared food after the ceremonies. I enjoyed the happy and friendly atmosphere.

At the end of Vassa, I joined a special ceremony. People offered new robes to the monks. Many families came together, and the temple became a busy and beautiful place.

I remembered my Vassa experience because it showed me the importance of kindness and respect. I felt happy because I shared this meaningful time with my family and my community in Cambodia.

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Infinitive	Past simple	A1 definition
join	joined	to take part in something
stay	stayed	to be in a place for some time
visit	visited	to go to a place to see someone or something
start	started	to begin something
last	lasted	to continue for some time
learn	learned	to get new information
be	was / were	to exist or be in a place
spend	spent	to use time doing something
pray	prayed	to talk to God or ask for help
study	studied	to learn about something
meditate	meditated	to sit quietly and think deeply
see	saw	to look with your eyes
prepare	prepared	to make something ready
cook	cooked	to make food
carry	carried	to take something with you
walk	walked	to move on your feet
give	gave	to let someone have something
thank	thanked	to say you are happy for something
share	shared	to give part of something to others
help	helped	to do something for someone
clean	cleaned	to make something not dirty
wear	wore	to have clothes on your body
cover	covered	to put something over something
enter	entered	to go inside a place
speak	spoke	to talk
follow	followed	to do what someone says
listen	listened	to hear carefully
meet	met	to see and talk to someone
enjoy	enjoyed	to like something
offer	offered	to give something to someone
come	came	to move to a place
become	became	to start to be something
remember	remembered	to keep something in your mind
show	showed	to let someone see something
feel	felt	to have a feeling

Irregular verbs from the story:
be → was/were
spend → spent
see → saw
give → gave
wear → wore
speak → spoke
meet → met
come → came
become → became
feel → felt

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Fill in, past simple:

Last year I ____ (be) in Siem Reap for the Vassa festival in Cambodia.

I ____ (stay) with my family, and we ____ (come) to a local temple during this special time.

I ____ (see) Buddhist monks in orange robes and ____ (learn) about their peaceful life.

The monks ____ (spend) more time inside the temple.

They ____ (pray), ____ (study) Buddhist teachings, and ____ (meditate) every day.

I ____ (give) food, fruit, flowers, and candles to the monks.

I ____ (wear) polite clothes and ____ (speak) quietly when I ____ (enter) the temple.

I ____ (meet) many people from my community and ____ (feel) happy during the ceremonies.

My family ____ (help) prepare gifts, and we ____ (enjoy) the peaceful atmosphere together.

At the end of Vassa, people ____ (offer) new robes to monks.

The festival ____ (become) a special memory for me because I ____ (learn) about kindness, respect, and Cambodian culture.

I ____ (remember) this experience for a long time.

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Full version:

Last year I was in Siem Reap for the Vassa festival in Cambodia.

I stayed with my family, and we came to a local temple during this special time.

I saw Buddhist monks in orange robes and learned about their peaceful life.

The monks spent more time inside the temple.

They prayed, studied Buddhist teachings, and meditated every day.

I gave food, fruit, flowers, and candles to the monks.

I wore polite clothes and spoke quietly when I entered the temple.

I met many people from my community and felt happy during the ceremonies.

My family helped prepare gifts, and we enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere together.

At the end of Vassa, people offered new robes to monks.

The festival became a special memory for me because I learned about kindness, respect, and Cambodian culture.

I remembered this experience for a long time.

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True or false, give short answers – Yes, she did. No, she didn’t. Yes, they did. No, they didn’t:

Selina stayed in Siem Reap during the Vassa festival.
The monks travelled to many cities during Vassa.
Selina gave food, fruit, flowers, and candles to the monks.
They offered new robes to monks at the end of Vassa.
Selina spoke loudly inside the temple.
The monks spent more time inside their temples during Vassa.
Selina visited a temple with her family.
They learned about kindness and respect during the festival.
Selina wore beach clothes when she entered the temple.
The families in the community came together during the ceremonies.
Selina stayed in Cambodia for a sports event.
The monks stopped praying and studying during Vassa.
Selina met people from her community during the festival.
Selina visited a temple in Thailand during Vassa.

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True: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13

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Full version:

Selina stayed in Siem Reap during the Vassa festival. — Yes, she did.
The monks travelled to many cities during Vassa. — No, they didn’t.
Selina gave food, fruit, flowers, and candles to the monks. — Yes, she did.
They offered new robes to monks at the end of Vassa. — Yes, they did.
Selina spoke loudly inside the temple. — No, she didn’t.
The monks spent more time inside their temples during Vassa. — Yes, they did.
Selina visited a temple with her family. — Yes, she did.
They learned about kindness and respect during the festival. — Yes, they did.
Selina wore beach clothes when she entered the temple. — No, she didn’t.
The families in the community came together during the ceremonies. — Yes, they did.
Selina stayed in Cambodia for a sports event. — No, she didn’t.
The monks stopped praying and studying during Vassa. — No, they didn’t.
Selina met people from her community during the festival. — Yes, she did.
Selina visited a temple in Thailand during Vassa. — No, she didn’t.

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Infinitive	Past simple	A1 definition
stay	stayed	to be in a place for some time
visit	visited	to go to a place to see it
be	was / were	to exist or be in a place
give	gave	to let someone have something
pray	prayed	to talk to God
study	studied	to learn about something
play	played	to do a game or sport
wear	wore	to have clothes on your body
speak	spoke	to talk
come	came	to move to a place
offer	offered	to give something to someone
meet	met	to see someone for the first time
learn	learned	to get new information
spend	spent	to use time doing something
remember	remembered	to keep something in your mind

Irregular verbs:
be → was / were
give → gave
wear → wore
speak → spoke
come → came
meet → met
spend → spent

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Choose the correct answer, answer in a full sentence:

Did Selina stay in Siem Reap or in Phnom Penh during Vassa?

YOU WRITE:
Selina stayed in Siem Reap.
Did Selina visit a temple or a market with her family?
Were the monks in the temple most of the time or in parks?
Did Selina give food, fruit, flowers, and candles or toys and books to the monks?
Did the monks pray and study or play games during Vassa?
Did Selina wear polite clothes or beach clothes in the temple?
Did Selina speak quietly or loudly inside the temple?
Did the families come together for ceremonies or for sports events?
Did people offer new robes or new shoes to the monks at the end of Vassa?
Did Selina meet people from her community or people from another country during the festival?
Did Selina learn about kindness and respect or about football and games?
Did the monks spend more time inside the temple or outside in the streets?
Did Selina remember the festival as a special experience or a boring day?
Did Selina visit a temple in Cambodia or in Thailand during Vassa?

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Full version:

Did Selina stay in Siem Reap or in Phnom Penh during Vassa? — Selina stayed in Siem Reap.
Did Selina visit a temple or a market with her family? — Selina visited a temple with her family.
Were the monks in the temple most of the time or in parks? — The monks were in the temple most of the time.
Did Selina give food, fruit, flowers, and candles or toys and books to the monks? — Selina gave food, fruit, flowers, and candles to the monks.
Did the monks pray and study or play games during Vassa? — The monks prayed and studied during Vassa.
Did Selina wear polite clothes or beach clothes in the temple? — Selina wore polite clothes in the temple.
Did Selina speak quietly or loudly inside the temple? — Selina spoke quietly inside the temple.
Did the families come together for ceremonies or for sports events? — The families came together for ceremonies.
Did people offer new robes or new shoes to the monks at the end of Vassa? — People offered new robes to the monks at the end of Vassa.
Did Selina meet people from her community or people from another country during the festival? — Selina met people from her community during the festival.
Did Selina learn about kindness and respect or about football and games? — Selina learned about kindness and respect.
Did the monks spend more time inside the temple or outside in the streets? — The monks spent more time inside the temple.
Did Selina remember the festival as a special experience or a boring day? — Selina remembered the festival as a special experience.
Did Selina visit a temple in Cambodia or in Thailand during Vassa? — Selina visited a temple in Cambodia during Vassa.

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Match the first half with the correct second half:

First halves

Selina stayed in Siem Reap
The monks stayed
Selina gave
Her family visited
People offered
Selina wore polite clothes
The monks prayed and studied
Selina met people
Families came together
Selina remembered Vassa

Second halves

a. during the ceremonies.
b. from her community during the festival.
c. new robes to monks.
d. as a special experience.
e. inside their temples.
f. when she entered the temple.
g. food, fruit, flowers, and candles to the monks.
h. every day during Vassa.
i. a local temple during the festival.
j. during the Vassa festival in Cambodia.

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

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Complete sentences:

Selina stayed in Siem Reap during the Vassa festival in Cambodia.
The monks stayed inside their temples.
Selina gave food, fruit, flowers, and candles to the monks.
Her family visited a local temple during the festival.
People offered new robes to monks.
Selina wore polite clothes when she entered the temple.
The monks prayed and studied every day during Vassa.
Selina met people from her community during the festival.
Families came together during the ceremonies.
Selina remembered Vassa as a special experience.

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Number the sentences from 1–8, put events in the correct order:

___ Selina joined a special ceremony at the end of Vassa.
___ Selina visited a local temple with her family.
___ Selina learned about Cambodian culture.
___ Selina gave food, fruit, flowers, and candles to the monks.
___ Selina wore polite clothes before entering the temple.
___ Selina met people from her community during the festival.
___ Selina saw Buddhist monks in their temples.
___ Selina remembered Vassa as a special experience.

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Answer:

Selina learned about Cambodian culture.
Selina visited a local temple with her family.
Selina saw Buddhist monks in their temples.
Selina wore polite clothes before entering the temple.
Selina gave food, fruit, flowers, and candles to the monks.
Selina met people from her community during the festival.
Selina joined a special ceremony at the end of Vassa.
Selina remembered Vassa as a special experience.

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Match the person/group with the action.

People / Groups

Selina
The monks
Families
People
Selina’s parents
The community
Buddhist monks
Visitors

Actions

a. visited the temple together.
b. prayed and studied every day.
c. gave food, fruit, flowers, and candles.
d. offered new robes at the end of Vassa.
e. prepared gifts for the monks.
f. came together during ceremonies.
g. stayed inside the temples during Vassa.
h. learned about Cambodian culture.

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Answers:
1-c, 2-b, 3-a, 4-d, 5-e, 6-f, 7-g, 8-h
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Full version:

Selina (c) gave food, fruit, flowers, and candles.
The monks (b) prayed and studied every day.
Families (a) visited the temple together.
People (d) offered new robes at the end of Vassa.
Selina’s parents (e) prepared gifts for the monks.
The community (f) came together during ceremonies.
Buddhist monks (g) stayed inside the temples during Vassa.
Visitors (h) learned about Cambodian culture.

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Find answer to the question:

Questions

Where did you stay last year during Vassa?
When did you visit the temple?
Who did you meet during the festival?
What did you give to the monks?
Why did you wear polite clothes?
How did you feel about the Vassa festival?
Which place did you visit during Vassa?
How long did Vassa continue?
What activities did you see at the temple?
Who did you go to the temple with?
What did the monks do during Vassa?
Where did the monks spend most of their time?
When did people offer new robes?
Why did many people visit temples?
How did people show respect to the monks?
What did you learn from the festival?

Answers

a. They prayed, studied Buddhist teachings, and meditated.
b. I was in Siem Reap during the Vassa period.
c. I learned about kindness and respect.
d. At the end of the Vassa period.
e. I saw people from my community.
f. They gave gifts and followed temple rules.
g. The festival lasted for about three months.
h. They wanted to pray and join special activities.
i. A local temple near my hotel was my destination.
j. My family came with me.
k. I watched prayers, ceremonies, and gift giving.
l. Inside their temples was their main place.
m. They showed respect inside the temple.
n. I brought food, fruit, flowers, and candles for them.
o. I went there during the Vassa festival.
p. I was happy and interested in Cambodian culture.

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

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Full version:

Interviewer: Where did you stay last year during Vassa?
Selina: I was in Siem Reap during the Vassa period.

Interviewer: When did you visit the temple?
Selina: I went there during the Vassa festival.

Interviewer: Who did you meet during the festival?
Selina: I saw people from my community.

Interviewer: What did you give to the monks?
Selina: I brought food, fruit, flowers, and candles for them.

Interviewer: Why did you wear polite clothes?
Selina: They showed respect inside the temple.

Interviewer: How did you feel about the Vassa festival?
Selina: I was happy and interested in Cambodian culture.

Interviewer: Which place did you visit during Vassa?
Selina: A local temple near my hotel was my destination.

Interviewer: How long did Vassa continue?
Selina: The festival lasted for about three months.

Interviewer: What activities did you see at the temple?
Selina: I watched prayers, ceremonies, and gift giving.

Interviewer: Who did you go to the temple with?
Selina: My family came with me.

Interviewer: What did the monks do during Vassa?
Selina: They prayed, studied Buddhist teachings, and meditated.

Interviewer: Where did the monks spend most of their time?
Selina: Inside their temples was their main place.

Interviewer: When did people offer new robes?
Selina: At the end of the Vassa period.

Interviewer: Why did many people visit temples?
Selina: They wanted to pray and join special activities.

Interviewer: How did people show respect to the monks?
Selina: They gave gifts and followed temple rules.

Interviewer: What did you learn from the festival?
Selina: I learned about kindness and respect.

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🪷🪷🪷Vassa / Buddhist lent in July – front desk and a guest (text, exercises, soundfiles, present simple, A2)🪷🪷🪷

at the reception:
“Thank you for asking about Vassa. I am happy to give you some information about this important Buddhist festival in Cambodia and help you understand this special time during your stay.”

Welcome to Cambodia. As a guest at our five-star hotel, you may see special activities during the Vassa period. Vassa is an important Buddhist festival in Cambodia. It usually starts in July and continues for about three months during the rainy season.

During Vassa, Buddhist monks stay in their temples, which are called wats. They do not travel long distances. They spend more time inside the temple. They pray, study Buddhist teachings, and meditate every day. This period is a quiet and peaceful time for monks.

Many Cambodian people visit temples during Vassa. They bring food, fruit, flowers, candles, and other gifts for the monks. They show respect and kindness. Some families go to the temple together. They pray, listen to monks, and take part in special activities.

For our hotel guests, Vassa is a good opportunity to learn about Cambodian culture. You can visit a local temple and see monks wearing orange robes. You can watch people bring offerings and join respectful ceremonies. Please remember to dress politely when you visit a temple. Your shoulders and knees should be covered. Please speak quietly and follow the temple rules.

During Vassa, some roads near temples can be busy because many local people visit. Our reception team can help you with information about nearby temples, opening times, and transportation. We are happy to help you plan your visit.

The end of Vassa is also an important time. People celebrate with special ceremonies and offer new robes to monks. Families, friends, and local communities come together.

Vassa is a peaceful and meaningful time in Cambodia. We hope you enjoy this special part of Cambodian culture during your stay with us.

Vocabulary:

Word / Phrase	Simple A1 Definition
a lent	a time when people give up something or do special religious activities
to continue	to keep doing something; to go on
a season	a time of the year, like summer or winter
to study something	to learn about something by reading or practicing
Buddhist teachings	ideas and lessons from Buddhism
to meditate	to sit quietly and think deeply
peaceful	calm and quiet; without problems
a monk	a religious person who lives a simple life and prays
a candle	a stick of wax that gives light when it burns
a gift	something you give to another person
to show kindness	to be nice and helpful to someone
to take part in an activity	to join and do something with other people
an opportunity	a good chance to do something
a robe	a long piece of clothing worn by some people
an offering	a gift given to a temple, god, or religious place
to join	to become part of a group or activity
to be respectful	to show care [help and kindness for someone] and good manners to others
to dress politely	to wear clean and suitable [right or good for a person, place, or situation] clothes
to follow the rules	to do what the rules say
to celebrate	to do something special for an important day or event
a meaningful time	a time that is important and special
to enjoy	to like something and have a good time

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Match the words with the definitions

Words

a lent
to continue
a season
to study something
Buddhist teachings
to meditate
peaceful
a monk
a candle
a gift
to show kindness
to take part in an activity
an opportunity
a robe
an offering
to join
to be respectful
to dress politely
to follow the rules
to celebrate
a meaningful time
to enjoy
suitable
care

Definitions

A. to like something and have a good time
B. a long piece of clothing worn by some people
C. a time of the year, like summer or winter
D. to show care and good manners to other people
E. a gift given to a temple or religious place
F. to learn about something by reading or practicing
G. calm and quiet; without problems
H. something you give to another person
I. to become part of a group or activity
J. to do what the rules say
K. a good chance to do something
L. a person who lives a religious life and prays
M. a time that is important and special
N. to sit quietly and think deeply
O. a stick of wax that gives light when it burns
P. to do something special for an important day or event
Q. help and kindness for someone or something
R. ideas and lessons from Buddhism
S. to join and do something with other people
T. right or good for a person, place, or situation
U. a time when people give up something or do special religious activities
V. to keep doing something; to go on
W. to be nice and helpful to someone
X. to wear clean and suitable clothes

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

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True or false:

Vassa is an important Buddhist period in Cambodia.
Monks travel to different countries during Vassa.
Vassa usually starts in July.
Monks stay in temples called wats.
Vassa continues for about three months.
Monks study Buddhist teachings during this time.
Visitors should dress politely when they visit temples.
Vassa happens during the dry season.
Monks stop praying during Vassa.
People should ignore temple rules during Vassa.
Vassa is only a celebration for tourists.
Monks spend time inside temples during Vassa.
People can show kindness by bringing offerings.
Vassa is a peaceful and meaningful time.

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False: 2,8,9,10,11
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Correct version:

Vassa is an important Buddhist period in Cambodia.
Monks travel to different countries during Vassa. True is: Monks stay inside their temples during Vassa.
Vassa usually starts in July.
Monks stay in temples called wats.
Vassa continues for about three months.
Monks study Buddhist teachings during this time.
Visitors should dress politely when they visit temples.
Vassa happens during the dry season. True is: Vassa happens during the rainy season.
Monks stop praying during Vassa. True is: Monks continue praying during Vassa.
People should ignore temple rules during Vassa. True is: People should follow temple rules during Vassa.
Vassa is only a celebration for tourists. True is: Vassa is an important Buddhist time for Cambodian people.
Monks spend time inside temples during Vassa.
People can show kindness by bringing offerings.
Vassa is a peaceful and meaningful time.

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Find the word or Phrase in the text:

to wear the right clothes for a place
→ _______________________
a person who lives a religious life in a temple
→ _______________________
to be calm and quiet
→ _______________________
to keep doing something
→ _______________________
to sit quietly and think deeply
→ _______________________
a special gift for a temple
→ _______________________
to be nice and helpful to other people
→ _______________________
a good chance to do something
→ _______________________
to become part of an activity
→ _______________________
to learn about something
→ _______________________
to do what the rules say
→ _______________________
ideas and lessons from Buddhism
→ _______________________
a long piece of clothing worn by monks
→ _______________________
an important and special time
→ _______________________
to like something and have a good time
→ _______________________

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Answers:

A. robe
B. continue
C. show kindness
D. Buddhist teachings
E. monk
F. offering
G. enjoy
H. follow the rules
I. meaningful time
J. study
K. peaceful
L. join
M. dress politely
N. opportunity
O. meditate

___________________________

Answers:
1-M, 2-E, 3-K, 4-B, 5-O, 6-F,
7-C, 8-N, 9-L, 10-J, 11-H, 12-D,
13-A, 14-I, 15-G
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Find the sentence in the text that matches each idea.

This tradition takes place in the seventh month of the year.
→ ___________________________
Buddhist religious men remain in their sacred buildings.
→ ___________________________
They avoid travelling far away from their homes.
→ ___________________________
The monks spend extra time indoors.
→ ___________________________
They learn more about Buddhist beliefs and ideas.
→ ___________________________
They practise a quiet activity to relax the mind.
→ ___________________________
Hotel guests might observe special events during this period.
→ ___________________________
People give items to temples as a sign of respect.
→ ___________________________
Visitors need to wear appropriate clothing in holy places.
→ ___________________________
Guests should respect the instructions of the temple.
→ ___________________________
Visitors have a chance to participate in temple events.
→ ___________________________
This occasion has great importance for Cambodian Buddhists.
→ ___________________________
The period happens when the weather is wet.
→ ___________________________
Many people see this period as calm and valuable.
→ ___________________________
Guests can discover more about local beliefs and traditions.
→ ___________________________

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

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Full version:

This tradition takes place in the seventh month of the year. – G: It usually starts in July and continues for about three months during the rainy season.
Buddhist religious men remain in their sacred buildings. – L: During Vassa, Buddhist monks stay in their temples, which are called wats.
They avoid travelling far away from their homes. – D: They do not travel long distances.
The monks spend extra time indoors. – B: They spend more time inside the temple.
They learn more about Buddhist beliefs and ideas. – N: They study Buddhist teachings during this special period.
They practise a quiet activity to relax the mind. – O: They meditate every day during this important time.
Hotel guests might observe special events during this period. – K: As a guest at our five-star hotel, you may see special activities during the Vassa period.
People give items to temples as a sign of respect. – F: People often bring candles, robes, food, and other gifts as offerings.
Visitors need to wear appropriate clothing in holy places. – J: Please dress politely when you visit a temple.
Guests should respect the instructions of the temple. – A: Please follow the temple rules.
Visitors have a chance to participate in temple events. – I: You may also have the opportunity to take part in some temple activities.
This occasion has great importance for Cambodian Buddhists. – H: Vassa is an important Buddhist festival in Cambodia.
The period happens when the weather is wet. – M: It usually starts in July and continues for about three months during the rainy season.
Many people see this period as calm and valuable. – E: Vassa is a peaceful and meaningful time.
Guests can discover more about local beliefs and traditions. – C: It is a wonderful opportunity to learn about Cambodian culture and Buddhism.

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Find the word in the text

A person who lives a religious life and stays in a temple → ________
A Buddhist place where monks live → ________
A time of the year with a special weather pattern → ________
To keep doing something and not stop → ________
To learn about a subject → ________
To sit quietly and think deeply → ________
Calm and quiet, without noise or problems → ________
A gift given to a temple → ________
A chance to do something → ________
To join an activity with other people → ________
To be nice and helpful to others → ________
To wear the right clothes for a place → ________
To do what instructions say → ________
A long piece of clothing worn by monks → ________
A time that is important and special → ________

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Answers:

monk, 2. wat, 3. season, 4. continue, 5. study, 6. meditate, 7. peaceful, 8. offering, 9. opportunity, 10. take part in an activity, 11. show kindness, 12. dress politely, 13. follow the rules, 14. robe, 15. meaningful time.

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Match the questions with the answers :

Questions

Where do you stay during Vassa?
When does Vassa begin?
How long does this period continue?
What do you do every day?
Why is meditation important?
Who studies Buddhist teachings during this time?
How do you spend your time inside the temple?
What do people bring as offerings?
What clothes do monks wear?
What should visitors do when they visit temples?
Why do people take part in temple activities?
What can guests learn about during Vassa?
How many months does Vassa continue?
What makes Vassa a special time?

Answers

A. It gives people a peaceful and meaningful time.

B. People join these activities because they want to show kindness and respect.

C. A temple called a wat is my home during this period.

D. Guests can discover Cambodian culture and Buddhism.

E. July is the month when this period starts.

F. About three months are part of this special time.

G. My daily life includes prayer, Buddhist lessons, and meditation.

H. Food, candles, robes, and gifts are common offerings from visitors.

I. A robe is the clothing of a monk.

J. Visitors need to be polite and follow the temple rules.

K. Meditation gives me a calm mind.

L. Monks receive Buddhist teachings during this time.

M. I use my time for prayer, learning, and quiet activities.

N. Vassa creates a peaceful time for monks and visitors.

_______________________

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

Guest: Good morning. Can I ask you some questions about Vassa?

Monk: Of course. I am happy to talk about this special time.

Guest: Where do you stay during Vassa?

Monk: A temple called a wat is my home during this period.

Guest: When does Vassa begin?

Monk: July is the month when this period starts.

Guest: How long does this period continue?

Monk: About three months are part of this special time.

Guest: What do you do every day?

Monk: My daily life includes prayer, Buddhist lessons, and meditation.

Guest: Why is meditation important?

Monk: Meditation gives me a calm mind and helps me feel peaceful.

Guest: Who studies Buddhist teachings during this time?

Monk: Monks receive Buddhist teachings during this time.

Guest: How do you spend your time inside the temple?

Monk: I use my time for prayer, learning, and quiet activities.

Guest: What do people bring as offerings?

Monk: Food, candles, robes, and gifts are common offerings from visitors.

Guest: What clothes do monks wear?

Monk: A robe is the clothing of a monk.

Guest: What should visitors do when they visit temples?

Monk: Visitors need to be polite and follow the temple rules.

Guest: Why do people take part in temple activities?

Monk: People join these activities because they want to show kindness and respect.

Guest: What can guests learn about during Vassa?

Monk: Guests can learn about Cambodian culture and Buddhism.

Guest: How many months does Vassa continue?

Monk: It lasts for about three months.

Guest: What makes Vassa a special time?

Monk: Vassa creates a peaceful and meaningful time for monks and visitors.

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💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻Bopha’s job – Guest Assistant – at a hotel (text, exercises, sound files, present simple, some past simple, A2)💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

Before you start, make sure you are familiar with present simple and past simple.

My name is Bopha. I am a Guest Assistant at Shinta Mani Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia. I like my job very much because I meet many people from different countries. Every day is different, and I enjoy helping guests. My job is to make every guest feel welcome, safe, and happy during their stay.

Before I started this job, I did a six-month internship at a hotel. During my internship, I learned how to welcome guests, answer the telephone, and work at the front desk. I also received a certificate in hotel reception skills. I enjoy good customer service. I am friendly, polite, and patient. I can talk to guests in a clear and kind way. I work carefully and always look at small details. When guests have a problem, I stay calm and do my best to help them.

My hotel is a very good place to work. I have one and a half days off every week. The hotel gives me meals when I am on duty, and I also have insurance. My team is friendly, and we help each other every day. My managers are kind and want us to learn new things. When I work hard, people see my good work. I can learn new skills and grow in my job.

I start work at 7:30 every morning. First, I put on my uniform and check that the front desk is clean and ready. Then I welcome guests with a smile. I check guests in and check guests out. I answer the telephone and give information about the hotel. I help guests book tours, spa treatments, rooms, and restaurant tables. Sometimes I tell guests about other hotel services that they may like.

During the day, I answer many questions and help guests with their needs. I work with my team to solve small problems. I also take payments and keep guest information correct. Before I go home, I prepare everything for the next shift.

I am proud to be a Guest Assistant. I enjoy helping people, and I am happy when guests leave the hotel with a smile and good memories of their stay.

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Vocabularies:

Word / Phrase	Definition
to meet people	to see and talk to new people
to enjoy helping guests	to like helping hotel visitors
to make people feel welcome	to make people feel happy and comfortable
to be safe	to keep someone or something safe from danger
an internship	a short time when you work to learn a job
to receive a certificate	to get a paper that shows you finished something
skills	things you can do well
a kind way	a friendly and nice way
to stay calm	to be relaxed and not angry or nervous
to have a day off	to have a day when you do not work
to be on duty	to be at work and ready to help
an insurance	a service that helps you pay when something bad happens
to grow in a job	to learn more and become better at your work
to be ready	to be prepared to do something
to book a tour	to arrange and pay for a trip
a spa treatment	a service to relax and feel good, for example a massage
to help with people’s needs	to help people with what they need
to solve a problem	to find an answer to a difficult situation
to take a payment	to receive money from a customer/guest
a shift	a time when you work, for example morning or night
memories	things you remember from the past

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Match the words with the correct definitions

Words

to meet people
an internship
skills
to stay calm
to book a tour
a shift
to solve a problem
memories
to receive a certificate
to be on duty
a spa treatment
to take a payment
to grow in a job
to make people feel welcome
to have a day off

Definitions

A. to find an answer to a difficult situation
B. things you can do well
C. a time when you work, for example morning or night
D. to see and talk to new people
E. to get a paper that shows you finished something
F. things you remember from the past
G. to be relaxed and not angry or nervous
H. a service to relax and feel good, for example a massage
I. to arrange a trip before you go
J. to be at work and ready to help
K. to learn more and become better at your work
L. to receive money from a customer or guest
M. a short time when you work to learn a job
N. to make people feel happy and comfortable
O. to have a day when you do not work

___________________________

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

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Match the definitions with the correct words

Definitions

to see and talk to new people
to receive money from a customer or guest
to be relaxed and not angry or nervous
a service to relax and feel good, for example a massage
to get a paper that shows you finished something
a time when you work, for example morning or night
to help people feel happy and comfortable
a short time when you work to learn a job
to find an answer to a difficult situation
things you remember from the past
to be at work and ready to help
to arrange a trip before you go
things you can do well
to learn more and become better at your work
to have a day when you do not work

Words

A. a shift
B. skills
C. to book a tour
D. memories
E. to make people feel welcome
F. to receive a certificate
G. to have a day off
H. an internship
I. to stay calm
J. to solve a problem
K. to take a payment
L. to meet people
M. a spa treatment
N. to be on duty
O. to grow in a job

_________________________

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

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True or false:

To solve a problem means to find an answer to a difficult situation.
A shift is a type of holiday for hotel guests.
Skills are things people can do well.
To take a payment means to give money to a customer.
To stay calm means to be relaxed and not angry or nervous.
An internship is a short time when you work to learn a job.
Memories are things you remember from the past.
To make people feel welcome means to make them feel happy and comfortable.
To book a tour means to cancel a trip.
To receive a certificate means to get a paper that shows you finished something.
To be on duty means to be at home and not ready to help.
To grow in a job means to learn more and become better at your work.
A spa treatment can help people relax and feel good.
To meet people means to stay alone and not talk to anyone.
To have a day off means to work every day without a break.
An insurance is a service that helps people pay when something bad happens.

_______________________

True: 1,3,5,6,7,8,10,12,13,16

_______________________

Correct answers:

To solve a problem means to find an answer to a difficult situation.
A shift is a type of holiday for hotel guests. False – True is: A shift is a time when you work, for example in the morning or at night.
Skills are things people can do well.
To take a payment means to give money to a customer. False – True is: To take a payment means to receive money from a customer or guest.
To stay calm means to be relaxed and not angry or nervous.
An internship is a short time when you work to learn a job.
Memories are things you remember from the past.
To make people feel welcome means to make them feel happy and comfortable.
To book a tour means to cancel a trip. False – True is: To book a tour means to arrange a trip before you go.
To receive a certificate means to get a paper that shows you finished something.
To be on duty means to be at home and not ready to help. False – True is: To be on duty means to be at work and ready to help.
To grow in a job means to learn more and become better at your work.
A spa treatment can help people relax and feel good.
To meet people means to stay alone and not talk to anyone. False – True is: To meet people means to see and talk to new people.
To have a day off means to work every day without a break. False – True is: To have a day off means to have a day when you do not work.
An insurance is a service that helps people pay when something bad happens.

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Fill in, words below:

internship, skills, shift, memories, certificate, payment,
calm, tour, welcome, insurance, guests,
problem, duty, ready,
treatment, needs

After the training, she received a __________.
A receptionist needs good communication __________.
He stayed __________ when the guest was angry.
She worked the morning __________ at the hotel.
The guest made a __________ by credit card.
The student did an __________ in a luxury hotel.
She booked a city __________ for the guests.
Her holiday gave her many happy __________.
The receptionist tried to make the guests feel __________.
The hotel has an __________ to help when something bad happens.
A good receptionist helps with people’s __________.
She was on __________ at the front desk in the evening.
The employee was __________ to help the guests.
The staff member solved the guest’s __________ quickly.
The hotel offers a relaxing spa __________.
Hotel workers must enjoy helping __________.

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Correct version:

After the training, she received a certificate.
A receptionist needs good communication skills.
He stayed calm when the guest was angry.
She worked the morning shift at the hotel.
The guest made a payment by credit card.
The student did an internship in a luxury hotel.
She booked a city tour for the guests.
Her holiday gave her many happy memories.
The receptionist tried to make the guests feel welcome.
The hotel has an insurance to help when something bad happens.
A good receptionist helps with people’s needs.
She was on duty at the front desk in the evening.
The employee was ready to help the guests.
The staff member solved the guest’s problem quickly.
The hotel offers a relaxing spa treatment.
Hotel workers must enjoy helping guests.

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Choose the correct answer

A guest who arrives at a hotel wants to feel…
a) welcome
b) angry
c) tired
A person who works at a hotel should…
a) ignore guests
b) create problems
c) help with people’s needs
An internship helps people…
a) stop working
b) learn a job
c) take a holiday
To solve a problem means…
a) to make it worse
b) to forget it
c) to find an answer
A receptionist should stay __________ when a guest is angry.
a) calm
b) nervous
c) unhappy
A hotel employee receives a __________ after finishing a course.
a) problem
b) certificate
c) shift
A person working at night has a night __________.
a) memory
b) tour
c) shift
Guests can book a city __________ at the hotel.
a) tour
b) insurance
c) skill
Good communication is an important __________ for a receptionist.
a) payment
b) treatment
c) skill
When guests pay for their room, the receptionist takes a __________.
a) memory
b) payment
c) internship
A hotel worker is __________ when the work time starts.
a) dangerous
b) late
c) ready
A receptionist who works at the front desk is on __________.
a) duty
b) holiday
c) tour
A spa __________ helps guests relax.
a) certificate
b) treatment
c) problem
A good hotel worker wants to make guests feel __________.
a) afraid
b) bored
c) welcome
An __________ helps protect people when something bad happens.
a) insurance
b) memory
c) shift
A good receptionist listens to guests and helps with their __________.
a) holidays
b) certificates
c) needs

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Correct version:

A guest who arrives at a hotel wants to feel welcome.
A person who works at a hotel should help with people’s needs.
An internship helps people learn a job.
To solve a problem means to find an answer.
A receptionist should stay calm when a guest is angry.
A hotel employee receives a certificate after finishing a course.
A person working at night has a night shift.
Guests can book a city tour at the hotel.
Good communication is an important skill for a receptionist.
When guests pay for their room, the receptionist takes a payment.
A hotel worker is ready when the work time starts.
A receptionist who works at the front desk is on duty.
A spa treatment helps guests relax.
A good hotel worker wants to make guests feel welcome.
An insurance helps protect people when something bad happens.
A good receptionist listens to guests and helps with their needs.

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Match the words with the situations

Words

to stay calm
to take a payment
to be on duty
to book a tour
to make people feel welcome
to solve a problem
to receive a certificate
to have a day off
to meet people
to grow in a job
to help with people’s needs
to enjoy helping guests

Situations

A. A receptionist listens to a guest and finds a solution.
B. A hotel worker likes talking to and helping visitors.
C. A staff member works at the front desk during the night.
D. A guest pays for a room with a credit card.
E. A receptionist smiles and says hello to guests.
F. An employee finishes training and gets a paper.
G. A worker has no work on Saturday.
H. A person learns new things and becomes better at work.
I. A receptionist talks to visitors from different countries.
J. A guest asks for help with a problem or request.
K. A receptionist stays relaxed when a guest is angry.
L. A guest wants to arrange a city trip.

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Answers:
1-K, 2-D, 3-C, 4-L, 5-E, 6-A,
7-F, 8-G, 9-I, 10-H, 11-J, 12-B
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Make sure you are familiar with PAST SIMPLE

Change the verbs into the past simple.

She works at the front desk. → She __________ at the front desk.
He helps many guests. → He __________ many guests.
They book a tour. → They __________ a tour.
She takes a payment. → She __________ a payment.
The receptionist welcomes the guests. → The receptionist __________ the guests.
She stays calm with angry customers. → She __________ calm with angry customers.
He solves a guest’s problem. → He __________ a guest’s problem.
They receive a certificate after the training. → They __________ a certificate after the training.
The student starts an internship. → The student __________ an internship.
She learns new skills at the hotel. → She __________ new skills at the hotel.
The manager meets new people. → The manager __________ new people.
He is on duty in the evening. → He __________ on duty in the evening.
They have a day off on Sunday. → They __________ a day off on Sunday.
She helps with guests’ needs. → She __________ with guests’ needs.
The hotel offers a spa treatment. → The hotel __________ a spa treatment.
He grows in his job. → He __________ in his job.
The receptionist makes guests feel welcome. → The receptionist __________ guests feel welcome.
She protects the guests. → She __________ the guests.
They remember their happy holiday memories. → They __________ their happy holiday memories.
He prepares the room for the guests. → He __________ the room for the guests.

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Correct version:

She worked at the front desk.
He helped many guests.
They booked a tour.
She took a payment.
The receptionist welcomed the guests.
She stayed calm with angry customers.
He solved a guest’s problem.
They received a certificate after the training.
The student started an internship.
She learned new skills at the hotel.
The manager met new people.
He was on duty in the evening.
They had a day off on Sunday.
She helped with guests’ needs.
The hotel offered a spa treatment.
He grew in his job.
The receptionist made guests feel welcome.
She protected the guests.
They remembered their happy holiday memories.
He prepared the room for the guests.

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Find evidence – find answer in the text

How do we know she likes helping guests?
Evidence: _______________________________
How do we know she learned about the job?
Evidence: _______________________________
How do we know she makes guests comfortable?
Evidence: _______________________________
How do we know she stays relaxed?
Evidence: _______________________________
How do we know she has free time?
Evidence: _______________________________
How do we know she helps guests with trips?
Evidence: _______________________________
How do we know she has good skills?
Evidence: _______________________________
How do we know she solves problems?
Evidence: _______________________________
How do we know she takes money from guests?
Evidence: _______________________________
How do we know she works different times?
Evidence: _______________________________
How do we know she improves at work?
Evidence: _______________________________
How do we know guests have good experiences?
Evidence: _______________________________

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Correct answers:

How do we know she likes helping guests? – She enjoys helping guests.
How do we know she learned about the job? – She completed an internship and received a certificate.
How do we know she makes guests comfortable? – She makes people feel welcome.
How do we know she stays relaxed? – She stays calm when guests have problems.
How do we know she has free time? – She has a day off every week.
How do we know she helps guests with trips? – She books tours for guests.
How do we know she has good skills? – She has good communication skills.
How do we know she solves problems? – She solves problems and helps with people’s needs.
How do we know she takes money from guests? – She takes payments at the front desk.
How do we know she works different times? – She works different shifts in the hotel.
How do we know she improves at work? – She grows in her job.
How do we know guests have good experiences? – She creates happy memories for guests.

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Answer the questions

Where does Bopha work?
What does Bopha enjoy doing?
Why did Bopha do an internship?
What did Bopha receive after her training?
How does Bopha make guests feel?
What does Bopha do when guests have problems?
What can guests book with Bopha’s help?
Where does Bopha take payments?
Which skills does Bopha need for her job?
Why does Bopha like her job?
When does Bopha work at the front desk?
Who does Bopha help every day?
How does Bopha solve problems?
What does Bopha want to do in her job?
Where can guests get help at the hotel?
Why is it important to stay calm?
What can guests receive after good service?
Who works different shifts in the hotel?
What does Bopha do to make guests happy?
How does Bopha grow in her job?

Answers

A. She makes people feel welcome.
B. She received a certificate.
C. She works different shifts in the hotel.
D. She finds answers to difficult situations.
E. She enjoys helping guests.
F. Hotel workers work different shifts.
G. She takes payments at the front desk.
H. She learns more and becomes better at her work.
I. She did an internship to learn the job.
J. Guests can get help at the front desk.
K. She needs good communication skills.
L. She works in a hotel.
M. She stays calm and solves problems.
N. She wants to grow in her job.
O. They can receive good service and happy memories.
P. She helps guests every day.
Q. They can book tours and spa treatments.
R. It is important because guests may have problems.
S. She likes meeting people and helping them.
T. She makes guests feel welcome.

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

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Full version:

How does Bopha grow in her job? – She learns more and becomes better at her work.

Where does Bopha work? – She works in a hotel.

What does Bopha enjoy doing? – She enjoys helping guests.

Why did Bopha do an internship? – She did an internship to learn the job.

What did Bopha receive after her training? – She received a certificate.

How does Bopha make guests feel? – She makes guests feel welcome.

What does Bopha do when guests have problems? – She stays calm and solves problems.

What can guests book with Bopha’s help? – They can book tours and spa treatments.

Where does Bopha take payments? – She takes payments at the front desk.

Which skills does Bopha need for her job? – She needs good communication skills.

Why does Bopha like her job? – She likes meeting people and helping them.

When does Bopha work at the front desk? – She works different shifts in the hotel.

Who does Bopha help every day? – She helps guests every day.

How does Bopha solve problems? – She finds answers to difficult situations.

What does Bopha want to do in her job? – She wants to grow in her job.

Where can guests get help at the hotel? – Guests can get help at the front desk.

Why is it important to stay calm? – It is important because guests may have problems.

What can guests receive after good service? – They can receive good service and happy memories.

Who works different shifts in the hotel? – Hotel workers work different shifts.

What does Bopha do to make guests happy? – She makes people feel welcome.

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Trueof false:

Bopha works in a hotel.
Bopha dislikes helping guests.
Bopha has a university degree in hotel management.
Bopha received a certificate after her training.
Bopha works only at night.
Bopha enjoys meeting new people.
Bopha never helps guests with their needs.
Bopha speaks three languages at work.
Bopha takes payments at the front desk.
Bopha stays calm when guests have problems.
Bopha has worked in the hotel for ten years.
Bopha wants to grow in her job.
Bopha does not like talking to guests.
Bopha books tours for guests.
Bopha received an award [something you get because you did something very well] for being the best worker.
Bopha has a day off every week.
Bopha works only in the morning.
Bopha makes people feel welcome.
Bopha is a doctor in a hospital.
Bopha takes payments every morning.

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Full version:

Bopha works in a hotel.
Bopha dislikes helping guests. – True is: Bopha enjoys helping guests.
Bopha has a university degree in hotel management. – Not in text.
Bopha received a certificate after her training.
Bopha works only at night. – True is: Bopha works different shifts in the hotel.
Bopha enjoys meeting new people.
Bopha never helps guests with their needs. – True is: Bopha helps guests with their needs.
Bopha speaks three languages at work. – Not in text.
Bopha takes payments at the front desk.
Bopha stays calm when guests have problems.
Bopha has worked in the hotel for ten years. – Not in text.
Bopha wants to grow in her job.
Bopha does not like talking to guests. – True is: Bopha likes talking to guests.
Bopha books tours for guests.
Bopha received an award for being the best worker. – Not in text.
Bopha has a day off every week. – True is: Bopha has a day off.
Bopha works only in the morning. – True is: Bopha works different shifts in the hotel.
Bopha makes people feel welcome.
Bopha is a doctor in a hospital. – True is: Bopha works in a hotel.
Bopha takes payments every morning. – True is: Bopha takes payments at the front desk.

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Match the questions and answers

Where does Bopha work?
What does Bopha enjoy doing?
Why did Bopha do an internship?
What did Bopha receive after her training?
How does Bopha make guests feel?
What does Bopha do when guests have problems?
What can guests book with Bopha’s help?
Where does Bopha take payments?
Which skills does Bopha need?
Why does Bopha like her job?
What does Bopha want to do in her job?
Who does Bopha help every day?
What does Bopha do at the front desk?
How does Bopha stay during difficult situations?
What does Bopha do with guest needs?
What can guests receive from good service?
What kind of people does Bopha meet?
What does Bopha do to improve?
What does Bopha help guests arrange?
Why is Bopha important for the hotel?

Answers

A. She helps guests with their needs.
B. She works in a hotel.
C. She meets new people from different places.
D. She takes payments and helps guests.
E. She wants to grow in her job.
F. She did an internship to learn the job.
G. She makes people feel welcome.
H. She receives a certificate.
I. She books tours and spa treatments.
J. She stays calm and solves problems.
K. She helps create happy memories.
L. She enjoys helping guests.
M. She learns new skills and becomes better.
N. She needs good communication skills.
O. She helps guests every day.
P. She likes meeting people and helping them.
Q. She helps arrange services for guests.
R. She works at the front desk.
S. She listens and finds answers to problems.
T. She helps make guests happy.

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

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Full version:

Where does Bopha work? – She works in a hotel.
What does Bopha enjoy doing? – She enjoys helping guests.
Why did Bopha do an internship? – She did an internship to learn the job.
What did Bopha receive after her training? – She received a certificate.
How does Bopha make guests feel? – She makes people feel welcome.
What does Bopha do when guests have problems? – She stays calm and solves problems.
What can guests book with Bopha’s help? – They can book tours and spa treatments.
Where does Bopha take payments? – She takes payments at the front desk.
Which skills does Bopha need? – She needs good communication skills.
Why does Bopha like her job? – She likes meeting people and helping them.
What does Bopha want to do in her job? – She wants to grow in her job.
Who does Bopha help every day? – She helps guests every day.
What does Bopha do at the front desk? – She takes payments and helps guests.
How does Bopha stay during difficult situations? – She stays calm.
What does Bopha do with guest needs? – She helps with people’s needs.
What can guests receive from good service? – They can receive happy memories.
What kind of people does Bopha meet? – She meets new people.
What does Bopha do to improve? – She learns new skills and becomes better.
What does Bopha help guests arrange? – She helps guests arrange tours and services.
Why is Bopha important for the hotel? – She helps make guests happy.

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Fill in, words below:

a certificate – memories – receptionist – book – safe – helping – enjoy – solve – feel – skills – grow – internship – payment – bad

Interviewer: Where do you work?
Bopha: I work in a hotel as a_______.

Interviewer: What do you enjoy about your job?
Bopha: I enjoy helping guests and meeting new people. I like to make people_______welcome.

Interviewer: Why did you choose this job?
Bopha: I chose this job because I like _______ guests.

Interviewer: When did you start learning about this job?
Bopha: I started when I did an _______ in a hotel.

Interviewer: What did you receive after your internship?
Bopha: I received _______ after my training.

Interviewer: Which skills are important for your job?
Bopha: Good communication _______ are important. I also need a kind way when I talk to guests.

Interviewer: How do you help guests every day?
Bopha: I help with people’s needs, answer questions, _______ tours, and help guests with spa treatments.

Interviewer: What do you do when guests have problems?
Bopha: I stay calm and try to _______ a problem.

Interviewer: Where do you work during your shift?
Bopha: I work at the front desk. I take a _______ from guests.

Interviewer: Who do you help at the hotel?
Bopha: I help guests. I am on duty and ready to help.

Interviewer: How do you keep guests _______?
Bopha: I protect guests and help them when they need support.

Interviewer: Why is insurance important?
Bopha: Insurance helps when something _______ happens.

Interviewer: Do you have a day off?
Bopha: Yes, I have a day off and I can _______ my time.

Interviewer: What do you want to do in your job?
Bopha: I want to _______ in my job and learn more skills.

Interviewer: Why is your job important?
Bopha: My job is important because I help guests and create happy _______.

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Full version:

Interviewer: Where do you work?
Bopha: I work in a hotel as a receptionist.

Interviewer: What do you enjoy about your job?
Bopha: I enjoy helping guests and meeting new people. I like to make people feel welcome.

Interviewer: Why did you choose this job?
Bopha: I chose this job because I like helping guests.

Interviewer: When did you start learning about this job?
Bopha: I started when I did an internship in a hotel.

Interviewer: What did you receive after your internship?
Bopha: I received a certificate after my training.

Interviewer: Which skills are important for your job?
Bopha: Good communication skills are important. I also need a kind way when I talk to guests.

Interviewer: How do you help guests every day?
Bopha: I help with people’s needs, answer questions, book tours, and help guests with spa treatments.

Interviewer: What do you do when guests have problems?
Bopha: I stay calm and try to solve a problem.

Interviewer: Where do you work during your shift?
Bopha: I work at the front desk. I take a payment from guests.

Interviewer: Who do you help at the hotel?
Bopha: I help guests. I am on duty and ready to help.

Interviewer: How do you keep guests safe?
Bopha: I protect guests and help them when they need support.

Interviewer: Why is insurance important?
Bopha: Insurance helps when something bad happens.

Interviewer: Do you have a day off?
Bopha: Yes, I have a day off and I can enjoy my time.

Interviewer: What do you want to do in your job?
Bopha: I want to grow in my job and learn more skills.

Interviewer: Why is your job important?
Bopha: My job is important because I help guests and create happy memories.

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💃🏻😎🥳Past simple – how to…. (Lina, text, exercises, soundfiles, grammar, questions, negations, short answers, A1)🥳😎💃🏻

Before doing that exercise
go through that text

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Infinitive	Past Simple	Definition (A1 English)
wake up	woke up	to stop sleeping and open your eyes
get dressed	got dressed	to put clothes on your body
put on	put on	to put clothes or shoes on your body
eat	ate	to have food
drink	drank	to take liquid into your mouth
feed	fed	to give food to a person or animal
play	played	to do something fun, like a game
love	loved	to like someone or something very much
walk	walked	to move on your feet
talk	talked	to speak with someone
learn	learned	to get new information or skills
help	helped	to do something for someone
clean	cleaned	to make something not dirty
do	did	to make or finish something
watch	watched	to look at something, like TV
go	went	to move to another place
be	was	to exist or to say what someone/something is like

Irregular verbs are in bold (whole line):
wake up – woke up
get dressed – got dressed
put on – put on
eat – ate
drink – drank
feed – fed
do – did
go – went
be – was

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Fill in – past simple:

Yesterday, Lina _______ (wake) up at 6:30 a.m.

She _______ (get) dressed and _______ (put) on her shoes.

She _______ (eat) toast for breakfast and _______ (drink) milk.

In the morning, she _______ (feed) her white cat and _______ (play) with it in the garden.

Her cat _______ (be) very happy in the morning, and Lina _______ (love) it very much.

Then she _______ (walk) to school.

Lina _______ (talk) to her classmates.

She _______ (learn) math and English.

After school, she _______ (help) her mother at home.

She _______ (clean) her room and _______ (do) her homework.

In the evening, Lina _______ (watch) TV with her family.

Then she _______ (go) to bed at night.

Lina _______ (be) tired but happy after a busy day.

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Full version:

Yesterday, Lina woke up at 6:30 a.m. She got dressed and put on her shoes. She ate toast for breakfast and drank milk.

In the morning, she fed her white cat and played with it in the garden. Her cat was very happy in the morning, and Lina loved it very much.

Then she walked to school. Lina talked to her classmates. She learned math and English. After school, she helped her mother at home. She cleaned her room and did her homework.

In the evening, Lina watched TV with her family. Then she went to bed at night. Lina was tired but happy after a busy day.

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Answer with:
Yes, she did / No, she didn’t / Yes, she was / No, she wasn’t /
Yes, they were / No, they weren’t

Did Lina feed her white cat?
Did Lina learn science at school?
Was Lina tired after a busy day?
Did Lina put on her hat?
Were Lina’s classmates at school yesterday?
Did Lina help her father at home?
Did Lina walk to school?
Did Lina eat pizza for breakfast?
Did Lina clean her room?
Was Lina unhappy after her busy day?
Did Lina drink milk for breakfast?
Did Lina watch TV at school?
Did Lina play with her cat in the garden?
Did Lina go to school by bus?

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Answers:

Did Lina feed her white cat? — Yes, she did.
Did Lina learn science at school? — No, she didn’t.
Was Lina tired after a busy day? — Yes, she was.
Did Lina put on her hat? — No, she didn’t.
Were Lina’s classmates at school yesterday? — Yes, they were.
Did Lina help her father at home? — No, she didn’t.
Did Lina walk to school? — Yes, she did.
Did Lina eat pizza for breakfast? — No, she didn’t.
Did Lina clean her room? — Yes, she did.
Was Lina unhappy after her busy day? — No, she wasn’t.
Did Lina drink milk for breakfast? — Yes, she did.
Did Lina watch TV at school? — No, she didn’t.
Did Lina play with her cat in the garden? — Yes, she did.
Did Lina go to school by bus? — No, she didn’t.

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Make the following statements negative, write the correct statement:

Lina woke up at 8:30 a.m.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not wake up at 8:30p.m.. She woke up at 6:30 a.m..
Lina ate eggs for breakfast.
Lina drank juice in the morning.
Lina had a black cat.
Lina played with her cat in the house.
Lina ran to school.
Lina talked to her teachers at school.
Lina learned science and history.
Lina helped her father at home.
Lina cleaned the kitchen.
Lina watched a film in the evening.
Lina went to bed in the morning.

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Correct version:

Lina woke up at 8:30 a.m.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not wake up at 8:30 a.m. She woke up at 6:30 a.m.

Lina ate eggs for breakfast.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not eat eggs for breakfast. She ate toast for breakfast.

Lina drank juice in the morning.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not drink juice in the morning. She drank milk.

Lina had a black cat.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not have a black cat. She had a white cat.

Lina played with her cat in the house.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not play with her cat in the house. She played with her cat in the garden.

Lina ran [to run – ran] to school.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not run to school. She walked to school.

Lina talked to her teachers at school.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not talk to her teachers at school. She talked to her classmates.

Lina learned science and history.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not learn science and history. She learned math and English.

Lina helped her father at home.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not help her father at home. She helped her mother at home.

Lina cleaned the kitchen.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not clean the kitchen. She cleaned her room.

Lina watched a film in the evening.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not watch a film in the evening. She watched TV with her family.

Lina went to bed in the morning.

YOU WRITE:
Lina did not go to bed in the morning. She went to bed at night.

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Rewrite the story in present simple:

Yesterday, Lina woke up at 6:30 a.m. She got dressed and put on her shoes. She ate toast for breakfast and drank milk.

In the morning, she fed her white cat and played with it in the garden. Her cat was very happy in the morning, and Lina loved it very much.

Then she walked to school. Lina talked to her classmates. She learned math and English. After school, she helped her mother at home. She cleaned her room and did her homework.

In the evening, Lina watched TV with her family. Then she went to bed at night. Lina was tired but happy after a busy day.

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Pronoun	Verb	Object
I	drink	milk
You	drink	milk
He	drinks	milk
She	drinks	milk
It	drinks	milk
We	drink	milk
You	drink	milk
They	drink	milk

YOU WRITE:

Every day Lina wakes up at 6:30am. She gets………………..

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Correct version:

Every day Lina wakes up at 6:30 a.m. She gets dressed and puts on her shoes. She eats toast for breakfast and drinks milk.

In the morning, she feeds her white cat and plays with it in the garden. Her cat is very happy in the morning, and Lina loves it very much.

Then she walks to school. Lina talks to her classmates. She learns math and English. After school, she helps her mother at home. She cleans her room and does her homework.

In the evening, Lina watches TV with her family. Then she goes to bed at night. Lina is tired but happy after a busy day.

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Correct the following statements as shown:

Lina woke up at 8:30 a.m.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not wake up at 8:30 a.m.. She woke up at 6:30 a.m..
Lina got dressed in the evening.
Lina put on her shoes at night.
Lina ate milk for breakfast.
Lina drank toast for breakfast.
Lina fed her black cat in the garden.
Lina played with her cat at school.
Lina walked to the garden.
Lina talked to her mother at school.
Lina learned math and history.
Lina cleaned her homework.
Lina watched TV with her classmates.

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Correct version:

Lina woke up at 8:30 a.m.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not wake up at 8:30 a.m. She woke up at 6:30 a.m.

Lina got dressed in the evening.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not get dressed in the evening. She got dressed in the morning.

Lina put on her shoes at night.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not put on her shoes at night. She put on her shoes in the morning.

Lina ate milk for breakfast.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not eat milk for breakfast. She ate toast for breakfast.

Lina drank toast for breakfast.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not drink toast for breakfast. She drank milk for breakfast.

Lina fed her black cat in the garden.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not feed her black cat in the garden. She fed her white cat in the garden.

Lina played with her cat at school.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not play with her cat at school. She played with her cat in the garden.

Lina walked to the garden.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not walk to the garden. She walked to school.

Lina talked to her mother at school.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not talk to her mother at school. She talked to her classmates at school.

Lina learned math and history.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not learn math and history. She learned math and English.

Lina cleaned her homework.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not clean her homework. She cleaned her room and did her homework.

Lina watched TV with her classmates.

YOU WRITE:
No, she did not watch TV with her classmates. She watched TV with her family.

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Match the questions and answers:

Questions

What time did Lina wake up?
What did Lina eat for breakfast?
What did Lina drink in the morning?
What color was Lina’s cat?
Where did Lina play with her cat?
How did Lina go to school?
Who did Lina talk to at school?
What did Lina learn at school?
Who did Lina help after school?
What did Lina clean at home?
What did Lina do in the evening?
Who watched TV with Lina?
When did Lina go to bed?
How was Lina after a busy day?

Answers

A. She was tired but happy.
B. She talked to her classmates.
C. She cleaned her room.
D. She went to bed at night.
E. She walked to school.
F. She learned math and English.
G. She helped her mother.
H. She drank milk.
I. She watched TV.
J. She played with her cat in the garden.
K. Her cat was white.
L. She ate toast.
M. Her family watched TV with her.
N. She woke up at 6:30 a.m.

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

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Full version:

What time did Lina wake up? She woke up at 6:30 a.m.
What did Lina eat for breakfast? She ate toast for breakfast.
What did Lina drink in the morning? She drank milk.
What color was Lina’s cat? Her cat was white.
Where did Lina play with her cat? She played with her cat in the garden.
How did Lina go to school? She walked to school.
Who did Lina talk to at school? She talked to her classmates.
What did Lina learn at school? She learned math and English.
Who did Lina help after school? She helped her mother.
What did Lina clean at home? She cleaned her room.
What did Lina do in the evening? She watched TV.
Who watched TV with Lina? Her family watched TV with her.
When did Lina go to bed? She went to bed at night.
How was Lina after a busy day? She was tired but happy.

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Who did what? – Match the people with the actions:

People

Lina
Lina’s cat
Lina’s classmates
Lina’s mother
Lina’s family
Lina’s white cat
Lina’s family

Actions

A. watched TV with Lina in the evening.
B. was very happy in the morning.
C. talked to Lina at school.
D. was helped by Lina after school.
E. was loved by Lina very much.
F. walked to school and learned math and English.
G. was with Lina when she watched TV.

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Correct answers:

Lina → Lina watched TV with her family in the evening.

Lina → Lina walked to school and learned math and English.

Lina’s cat → Lina’s cat was very happy in the morning.

Lina’s classmates → Lina’s classmates talked to Lina at school.

Lina’s mother → Lina’s mother was helped by Lina after school.

Lina’s family → Lina’s family watched TV with Lina in the evening.

Lina’s white cat → Lina’s white cat was loved by Lina very much.

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Put the sentences in the correct order:

A. Lina watched TV with her family in the evening.
B. Lina walked to school and talked to her classmates.
C. Lina got dressed and put on her shoes.
D. Lina went to bed at night.
E. Lina fed her white cat and played with it in the garden.
F. Lina ate toast for breakfast and drank milk.
G. Lina helped her mother at home after school.
H. Lina cleaned her room and did her homework.

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Correct order:

C. Lina got dressed and put on her shoes.

F. Lina ate toast for breakfast and drank milk.

E. Lina fed her white cat and played with it in the garden.

B. Lina walked to school and talked to her classmates.

G. Lina helped her mother at home after school.

H. Lina cleaned her room and did her homework.

A. Lina watched TV with her family in the evening.

D. Lina went to bed at night.

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Change negative sentences into positive sentences, correct them:

Lina did not wake up at 8:30 a.m.

YOU WRITE:
Lina woke up at 6:30 a.m..
Lina did not get dressed in the evening.
Lina did not eat eggs for breakfast.
Lina did not drink juice in the morning.
Lina did not feed her black cat.
Lina did not play with her cat at school.
Lina did not walk to the garden.
Lina did not talk to her mother at school.
Lina did not learn science and history.
Lina did not help her father at home.
Lina did not clean the kitchen.
Lina did not watch a film with her classmates.

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Correct sentences:

Lina woke up at 6:30 a.m.
Lina got dressed in the morning.
Lina ate toast for breakfast.
Lina drank milk in the morning.
Lina fed her white cat.
Lina played with her cat in the garden.
Lina walked to school.
Lina talked to her classmates at school.
Lina learned math and English.
Lina helped her mother at home.
Lina cleaned her room.
Lina watched TV with her family.

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Answer the questions:

When did Lina wake up?
What did Lina eat for breakfast?
What did Lina drink in the morning?
Who did Lina feed in the morning?
Where did Lina play with her cat?
Who did Lina talk to at school?
What did Lina learn at school?
Who did Lina help after school?
What did Lina do in the evening?
How was Lina after a busy day?

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Correct version:

When did Lina wake up?
Lina woke up at 6:30 a.m.
What did Lina eat for breakfast?
Lina ate toast for breakfast.
What did Lina drink in the morning?
Lina drank milk in the morning.
Who did Lina feed in the morning?
Lina fed her white cat in the morning.
Where did Lina play with her cat?
Lina played with her cat in the garden.
Who did Lina talk to at school?
Lina talked to her classmates at school.
What did Lina learn at school?
Lina learned math and English at school.
Who did Lina help after school?
Lina helped her mother after school.
What did Lina clean at home?
Lina cleaned her room at home.
What did Lina do after cleaning her room?
Lina did her homework after cleaning her room.
Who watched TV with Lina in the evening?
Lina’s family watched TV with her in the evening.
When did Lina go to bed?
Lina went to bed at night.
How was Lina after a busy day?
Lina was tired but happy after a busy day.
Why was Lina tired?
Lina was tired after a busy day.

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How to form questions in the past:

Use Did + person + verb to make a past question.
Example: Did Lina walk to school?
After did, use the verb in the infinitive form (not the past form).
Example: Did Lina eat toast?
>>>>(not: Did Lina ate toast?)
Use question words like What, Where, Who, When, How before did.
Example: What did Lina eat?

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Rewrite as shown:

Lina woke up at 6:30 a.m.

YOU WRITE:
a) question: Did Lina wake up at 6:30 a.m.?
b) negation: Lina did not wake up at 6;30 a.m..
c) negative questions: Didn’t Lina wake up at 6:30 a.m..
Lina ate toast for breakfast.
Lina drank milk in the morning.
Lina played with her white cat in the garden.
Lina walked to school.
Lina watched TV with her family in the evening.

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Correct version:

Lina woke up at 6:30 a.m.

a) question: Did Lina wake up at 6:30 a.m.?
b) negation: Lina did not wake up at 6:30 a.m.
c) negative question: Didn’t Lina wake up at 6:30 a.m.?

Lina ate toast for breakfast.

a) question: Did Lina eat toast for breakfast?
b) negation: Lina did not eat toast for breakfast.
c) negative question: Didn’t Lina eat toast for breakfast?

Lina drank milk in the morning.

a) question: Did Lina drink milk in the morning?
b) negation: Lina did not drink milk in the morning.
c) negative question: Didn’t Lina drink milk in the morning?

Lina played with her white cat in the garden.

a) question: Did Lina play with her white cat in the garden?
b) negation: Lina did not play with her white cat in the garden.
c) negative question: Didn’t Lina play with her white cat in the garden?

Lina walked to school.

a) question: Did Lina walk to school?
b) negation: Lina did not walk to school.
c) negative question: Didn’t Lina walk to school?

Lina watched TV with her family in the evening.

a) question: Did Lina watch TV with her family in the evening?
b) negation: Lina did not watch TV with her family in the evening.
c) negative question: Didn’t Lina watch TV with her family in the evening?

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💃🏻😎🥳Past simple – how to…. (Salas, text, exercises, soundfiles, grammar, questions, negations, short answers, A1)🥳😎💃🏻

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When do we use the past simple?

We use the Past Simple to talk about the past.

Use it for:

things that happened yesterday
things that happened last week, last month, or last year
things that are finished

Examples

Yesterday I walked to school.
Last Sunday we played football.
She watched TV last night.
He ate breakfast at seven o’clock.
They went home after school.

Time Words

These words often tell us to use the Past Simple:

yesterday
last night
last week
last month
last year
this morning (if the morning is finished)
two days ago
one hour ago
in 2024

Remember

The action is finished.

✔ Yesterday I played football.
✔ Last year we visited Thailand.
✔ He was tired.

The Past Simple tells us about something that happened before now.

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How to form the past simple

We use the Past Simple to talk about the past.

1. Regular verbs

For most verbs, add -ed.

verb + ed

Examples:

walk → walked
play → played
watch → watched

2. Verbs ending in -e

Add -d.

verb + d

Examples:

live → lived
like → liked

3. Verbs ending in consonant + y

Change y to i and add -ed.

y → ied

Examples:

study → studied
try → tried

4. Irregular verbs

Some verbs are different.
You must learn these verbs.

Examples:

go → went
eat → ate
get → got

5. The verb be

The verb be is different.

am / is → was
are → were

Examples:

I/he/she/it → was
we/you/they → were

Remember:

Regular verbs usually use -ed.
Irregular verbs change.
Be uses was and were.

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Fill in, past simple:

Yesterday Salas ______ (get up) at six o’clock.

He ______ (wash) his face and ______ (eat) breakfast.

Then he ______ (walk) to school.

He ______ (study) English and maths.

At school, he ______ (talk) with his friends.

After school, he ______ (walk) home.

He ______ (help) his mother in the garden.

Then he ______ (play) football with his friends.

In the evening, he ______ (watch) TV with his family.

He ______ (go) to bed at nine o’clock.

He ______ (be) tired, but he ______ (be) happy.

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Correct version:

Yesterday Salas got up at six o’clock.

He washed his face and ate breakfast.

Then he walked to school.

He studied English and maths.

At school, he talked with his friends.

After school, he walked home.

He helped his mother in the garden.

Then he played football with his friends.

In the evening, he watched TV with his family.

He went to bed at nine o’clock.

He was tired, but he was happy.

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Verbs in text:

Infinitive	Past Simple	Definition
get up	got up	to leave your bed in the morning
wash	washed	to clean something with water
eat	ate	to have food
walk	walked	to move on your feet
study	studied	to learn at school
talk	talked	to speak with someone
help	helped	to do something for someone
play	played	to do a sport or a game
watch	watched	to look at something like TV
go	went	to move to another place
be	was/were	to say what someone is or feels

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Short answers, past simple, basics:

Example Sentence	Yes	No
I learned letters.	Yes, I did.	No, I didn’t.
You read signs.	Yes, you did.	No, you didn’t.
He spoke English.	Yes, he did.	No, he didn’t.
She watched TV.	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
It helped me.	Yes, it did.	No, it didn’t.
We used an app.	Yes, we did.	No, we didn’t.
You read words.	Yes, you did.	No, you didn’t.
They made mistakes.	Yes, they did.	No, they didn’t.

Questions (Past Simple)

Question	Yes	No
Did I learn letters?	Yes, I did.	No, I didn’t.
Did you read signs?	Yes, you did.	No, you didn’t.
Did he speak English?	Yes, he did.	No, he didn’t.
Did she watch TV?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Did it help me?	Yes, it did.	No, it didn’t.
Did we use an app?	Yes, we did.	No, we didn’t.
Did you read words?	Yes, you did.	No, you didn’t.
Did they make mistakes?	Yes, they did.	No, they didn’t.

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Short answers – yes, he did, or, no, he didn’t:

Did Salas get up at six o’clock?
Did he wash his face and eat breakfast?
Did he walk to school?
Did he study German and maths?
Did he talk with his friends at school?
Did he ride a bike home after school?
Did he help his father in the garden?
Did he play basketball with his friends?
Did he watch TV with his family?
Did he go to bed at ten o’clock?
Did he feel tired but happy?

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Correct answers:

Did Salas get up at six o’clock? Yes, he did.
Did he wash his face and eat breakfast? Yes, he did.
Did he walk to school? Yes, he did.
Did he study German and maths? No, he didn’t.
Did he talk with his friends at school? Yes, he did.
Did he ride a bike home after school? No, he didn’t.
Did he help his father in the garden? No, he didn’t.
Did he play basketball with his friends? No, he didn’t.
Did he watch TV with his family? Yes, he did.
Did he go to bed at ten o’clock? No, he didn’t.
Did he feel tired but happy? Yes, he did.

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Was / Were

Question	Yes	No
Was I happy?	Yes, I was.	No, I wasn’t.
Were you happy?	Yes, you were.	No, you weren’t.
Was he happy?	Yes, he was.	No, he wasn’t.
Was she happy?	Yes, she was.	No, she wasn’t.
Was it good?	Yes, it was.	No, it wasn’t.
Were we happy?	Yes, we were.	No, we weren’t.
Were you happy?	Yes, you were.	No, you weren’t.
Were they happy?	Yes, they were.	No, they weren’t.

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Basics in past simple:

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

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

Forms of ‚to be‘

Personal Pronoun	Positive	Negative	Question
I	I was happy.	I was not happy.	Was I happy?
You (singular)	You were excited.	You were not excited.	Were you excited?
He	He was at home.	He was not at home.	Was he at home?
She	She was tired.	She was not tired.	Was she tired?
It	It was cold.	It was not cold.	Was it cold?
We	We were at the party.	We were not at the party.	Were we at the party?
You (plural)	You were friends.	You were not friends.	Were you friends?
They	They were in the garden.	They were not in the garden.	Were they in the garden?

Make the following statements negative, write the correct statement:

Salas got up at eight o’clock.

YOU WRITE:
Salas did not get up at eight o’clock.
He got up at six o’clock.
He washed his hands and drank coffee.
He drove a car to school.
He studied German and science.
He talked with his teacher at school.
After school, he took a bus home.
He helped his father in the kitchen.
He played basketball with his friends.
In the evening, he played computer games.
He went to bed at eleven o’clock.
He was tired and sad.

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Correct version:

Salas got up at eight o’clock.
Salas did not get up at eight o’clock. He got up at six o’clock.

He washed his hands and drank coffee.
Salas did not wash his hands and drink coffee. He washed his face and ate breakfast.

He drove a car to school.
Salas did not drive a car to school. He walked to school.

He studied German and science.
Salas did not study German and science. He studied French and maths.

He talked with his teacher at school.
Salas did not talk with his teacher at school. He talked with his friends.

After school, he took a bus home.
Salas did not take a bus home. He walked home.

He helped his father in the kitchen.
Salas did not help his father in the kitchen. He helped his mother in the garden.

He played basketball with his friends.
Salas did not play basketball with his friends. He played football with his friends.

In the evening, he played computer games.
Salas did not play computer games in the evening. He watched TV with his family.

He went to bed at eleven o’clock.
Salas did not go to bed at eleven o’clock. He went to bed at nine o’clock.

He was tired and sad.
Salas was not tired and sad. He was tired, but he was happy.

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Forms of ‚to be‘

Personal Pronoun	Positive	Negative	Question
I	I was happy.	I was not happy.	Was I happy?
You (singular)	You were excited.	You were not excited.	Were you excited?
He	He was at home.	He was not at home.	Was he at home?
She	She was tired.	She was not tired.	Was she tired?
It	It was cold.	It was not cold.	Was it cold?
We	We were at the party.	We were not at the party.	Were we at the party?
You	You were friends.	You were not friends.	Were you friends?
They	They were in the garden.	They were not in the garden.	Were they in the garden?

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Salas is 20 years old. Tell a story about when he was eleven, use sentences below:

>>Salas is eleven years old.

>>>>>>>YOU WRITE:
>>>>>>>Salas was eleven years old.

Salas has a bird.
The bird is yellow.
The bird is loud.
Salas loves his bird.
He talks to his bird.
Every morning, Salas wakes up.
He eats cereal.
He takes the bus to school.
He listens to his teacher.
He writes in his notebook.
After school, Salas walks home.
He plays soccer.
He eats an apple.
He reads a book.
He goes to bed.
Salas is excited.

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Correct version:

Salas is eleven years old. → Salas was eleven years old.
Salas has a bird. → Salas had a bird.
The bird is yellow. → The bird was yellow.
The bird is loud. → The bird was loud.
Salas loves his bird. → Salas loved his bird.
He talks to his bird. → He talked to his bird.
Every morning, Salas wakes up. → Every morning, Salas woke up.
He eats cereal. → He ate cereal.
He takes the bus to school. → He took the bus to school.
He listens to his teacher. → He listened to his teacher.
He writes in his notebook. → He wrote in his notebook.
After school, Salas walks home. → After school, Salas walked home.
He plays soccer. → He played soccer.
He eats an apple. → He ate an apple.
He reads a book. → He read [red] a book.
He goes to bed. → He went to bed.
Salas is excited. → Salas was excited.

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Correct the following statements as shown:

Salas was ten years old.

YOU WRITE:
No, he wasn’t ten years old. He was eleven years old.
Salas had a cat.
The bird was blue.
The bird was quiet.
Salas hated (=not like) his bird.
He talked to his dog.
Every morning, Salas slept.
He ate bread.
He took the train to school.
He listened to his friend.
He wrote in his book.
After school, Salas ran home.
He played basketball.
He ate a banana.
He read a newspaper.
He went to bed at ten o’clock.
Salas was sad.

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Correct version:

Salas was ten years old.
No, he wasn’t ten years old. He was eleven years old.

Salas had a cat.
No, he didn’t have a cat. He had a bird.

The bird was blue.
No, the bird wasn’t blue. The bird was yellow.

The bird was quiet.
No, the bird wasn’t quiet. The bird was loud.

Salas hated his bird.
No, he didn’t hate his bird. He loved his bird.

He talked to his dog.
No, he didn’t talk to his dog. He talked to his bird.

Every morning, Salas slept.
No, Salas didn’t sleep every morning. He woke up every morning.

He ate bread.
No, he didn’t eat bread. He ate cereal.

He took the train to school.
No, he didn’t take the train to school. He took the bus to school.

He listened to his friend.
No, he didn’t listen to his friend. He listened to his teacher.

He wrote in his book.
No, he didn’t write in his book. He wrote in his notebook.

After school, Salas ran home.
No, Salas didn’t run home. He walked home.

He played basketball.
No, he didn’t play basketball. He played soccer.

He ate a banana.
No, he didn’t eat a banana. He ate an apple.

He read a newspaper.
No, he didn’t read a newspaper. He read a book.

He went to bed at ten o’clock.
No, he didn’t go to bed at ten o’clock. He went to bed earlier.

Salas was sad.
No, he wasn’t sad. He was excited.

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Match question and answer:

Questions

How did Salas feel?
What colour was the bird?
What did Salas do after school?
How old was Salas?
What did Salas eat in the morning?
Who did Salas talk to?
What animal did Salas have?
How did Salas go to school?
Did Salas love his bird?
Was the bird quiet or loud?

Answers

A. He took the bus to school.

B. The bird was yellow.

C. He was excited.

D. He had a bird.

E. Yes, he did.

F. He ate cereal.

G. He was eleven years old.

H. The bird was loud.

I. He talked to his bird.

J. He walked home and played soccer.

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Correct version:

How did Salas feel? → (C) He was excited.
What colour was the bird? → (B) The bird was yellow.
What did Salas do after school? → (J) He walked home and played soccer.
How old was Salas? → (G) He was eleven years old.
What did Salas eat in the morning? → (F) He ate cereal.
Who did Salas talk to? → (I) He talked to his bird.
What animal did Salas have? → (D) He had a bird.
How did Salas go to school? → (A) He took the bus to school.
Did Salas love his bird? → (E) Yes, he did.
Was the bird quiet or loud? → (H) The bird was loud.

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Who did what? Match the people with the actions.

Salas → ________
Mother → ________
Teacher → ________
Bird → ________
Friends → ________
Family → ________
Father → ________
Classmates → ________

Actions

A. watched TV with Salas
B. was yellow and loud
C. studied at school
D. worked in the garden
E. played football with his friends
F. taught English at school
G. helped in the garden
H. talked with Salas at school

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Answer Key

Salas → (E) played football with his friends
Mother → (D) worked in the garden
Teacher → (F) taught English at school
Bird → (B) was yellow and loud
Friends → (H) talked with Salas at school
Family → (A) watched TV with Salas
Father → (G) helped in the garden
Classmates → (C) studied at school

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Put the sentences in the correct order:

☐ He played football with his friends.
☐ He got up at six o’clock.
☐ He went to bed at nine o’clock.
☐ He watched TV with his family.
☐ He walked to school.
☐ He ate breakfast.

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Answer Key

He got up at six o’clock.
He ate breakfast.
He walked to school.
He played football with his friends.
He watched TV with his family.
He went to bed at nine o’clock.

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Change negative sentences into positive sentences, correct them:

Salas didn’t get up at eight o’clock.

YOU WRITE:
He got up at six o’clock.
He didn’t wash his hands.
He didn’t eat bread.
He didn’t drive to school.
He didn’t study German.
He didn’t talk with his teacher.
He didn’t take a bus home after school.
He didn’t help his father in the kitchen.
He didn’t play basketball with his friends.
He didn’t play computer games in the evening.

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Answers:

He got up at six o’clock.
He washed his face.
He ate breakfast.
He walked to school.
He studied English and maths.
He talked with his friends.
He walked home.
He helped his mother in the garden.
He played football with his friends.
He watched TV with his family.

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Answer in complete sentences:

When did Salas get up?

YOU WRITE:
He got up at six o’clock.
What did Salas do after he got up?
What did Salas eat for breakfast?
How did Salas go to school?
Which subjects did Salas study at school?
Who did Salas talk with at school?
Where did Salas help his mother?
What did Salas play after school?
Who did Salas watch TV with in the evening?
What time did Salas go to bed?

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Answers:

When did Salas get up? → He got up at six o’clock.
What did Salas do after he got up? → He washed his face and ate breakfast.
What did Salas eat for breakfast? → He ate breakfast.
How did Salas go to school? → He walked to school.
Which subjects did Salas study at school? → He studied English and maths.
Who did Salas talk with at school? → He talked with his friends.
Where did Salas help his mother? → He helped his mother in the garden.
What did Salas play after school? → He played football with his friends.
Who did Salas watch TV with in the evening? → He watched TV with his family.
What time did Salas go to bed? → He went to bed at nine o’clock.

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Rewrite as shown:

Salas played football with his friends last week.

YOU WRITE:
a) question: Did Salas play football with his friends last week?
b) negation: Salas did not play football with his friends last week.
c) negative question: Didn’t Salas play football with his friends last week?

2. He visited his grandparents yesterday.

3. He watched a film with his family last night.

4. He learned English at school in 2023.

5. He went to the market with his mother two days ago.

6. He helped his father on the farm last month.

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Correct version:

Salas played football with his friends last week.

YOU WRITE:
a) Question: Did Salas play football with his friends last week?
b) Negation: Salas did not play football with his friends last week.
c) Negative question: Didn’t Salas play football with his friends last week?

He visited his grandparents yesterday.

YOU WRITE:
a) Question: Did he visit his grandparents yesterday?
b) Negation: He did not visit his grandparents yesterday.
c) Negative question: Didn’t he visit his grandparents yesterday?

He watched a film with his family last night.

YOU WRITE:
a) Question: Did he watch a film with his family last night?
b) Negation: He did not watch a film with his family last night.
c) Negative question: Didn’t he watch a film with his family last night?

He learned English at school in 2023.

YOU WRITE:
a) Question: Did he learn English at school in 2023?
b) Negation: He did not learn English at school in 2023.
c) Negative question: Didn’t he learn English at school in 2023?

He went to the market with his mother two days ago.

YOU WRITE:
a) Question: Did he go to the market with his mother two days ago?
b) Negation: He did not go to the market with his mother two days ago.
c) Negative question: Didn’t he go to the market with his mother two days ago?

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He helped his father on the farm last month.

YOU WRITE:
a) Question: Did he help his father on the farm last month?
b) Negation: He did not help his father on the farm last month.
c) Negative question: Didn’t he help his father on the farm last month?

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💁‍♀️🐶😍Your thirteenth English text for beginners – Salas’s dream, chef in a ***** hotel (A1 beginners, personal pronouns, part 13/13)💁‍♀️🐶😍

My name is Salas. I live in a small village with my family. I live with my sister Lina. Our home is near a small farm. I love my village because it is peaceful and I can enjoy nature.

I have a big dream. I want to be a cook in a five-star hotel one day. My idols are Chef Chanrith (Shinta Mani/Siem Reap), and Chef Reza (Amanjiwo/Borobudur). I love making food for people. I want to cook tasty meals and make guests happy. I also want to be a cook who cares about the Earth.

I want to keep sustainability as the most important thing in my work. I want to use fresh food, save water, and not waste food. I want to use food from local farms and help farmers.

I learn many things for my dream. At home, I help my family in the kitchen. I wash vegetables, clean the kitchen, and help cook simple meals. I go to school and learn English because I want to talk with guests. I work hard every day because I want to become a great cook in the future.

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Vocabulary:

Word / Phrase	Definition
a village	a small place where people live, smaller than a town
to be peaceful	to be quiet and calm, with no danger or problems
to enjoy nature	to like trees, plants, animals, and the outdoors
an idol	a person you like and admire very much
to cook	to make food
a tasty meal	food that tastes very good
to make somebody happy	to give someone a good feeling
to care about something	to think something is important and want to help or protect [to keep someone or something safe from danger] it
sustainability	using things carefully to protect the Earth for the future
to save water	to use less water and not waste it
vegetables	plants that people eat, like carrots, tomatoes, or beans
a kitchen	a room where people make food
a simple meal	easy food that is not difficult to make
in the future	at a later time, not now

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Match the words with the definitions

Words

a village
to be peaceful
to enjoy nature
an idol
to cook
a tasty meal
to make somebody happy
to care about something
sustainability
to save water
vegetables
a kitchen
a simple meal
in the future
to protect

Definitions

a. a room where people make food
b. to give someone a good feeling
c. to use less water and not waste it
d. a person you like and admire very much
e. food that tastes very good
f. to keep someone or something safe from danger or harm
g. at a later time, not now
h. to make food
i. plants that people eat, like carrots, tomatoes, or beans
j. a small place where people live, smaller than a town
k. to think something is important and want to help or protect it
l. easy food that is not difficult to make
m. to be quiet and calm, with no danger or problems
n. using things carefully to protect the Earth for the future
o. to like trees, plants, animals, and the outdoors

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

Definitions

A small place where people live, smaller than a town.
To make food.
A person you like and admire very much.
To use less water and not waste it.
Food that tastes very good.
To keep someone or something safe from danger or harm.
A room where people make food.
To think something is important and want to help or protect it.
To be quiet and calm, with no danger or problems.
Plants that people eat, like carrots, tomatoes, or beans.
At a later time, not now.
To give someone a good feeling.
Easy food that is not difficult to make.
Using things carefully to protect the Earth for the future.
To like trees, plants, animals, and the outdoors.

Words

a. sustainability
b. to cook
c. vegetables
d. an idol
e. to protect
f. a simple meal
g. to enjoy nature
h. a kitchen
i. to save water
j. a village
k. to make somebody happy
l. to be peaceful
m. in the future
n. to care about something
o. a tasty meal

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

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Fill in

a. sustainability
b. vegetables
c. an idol
d. to protect
e. a simple meal
f. to enjoy nature
g. a village
h. to save water
i. a kitchen
j. in the future
k. to cook
l. to care about something
m. a tasty meal
n. to be peaceful
o. to make somebody happy
p. a farmer
q. fresh food
r. a dream
s. guests
t. the Earth

Salas lives in a small __________ with his family.
The village is quiet and calm. It is very __________.
Salas loves trees, plants, and animals. He likes to __________.
A chef is his __________ because he admires great cooks.
Salas wants to __________ food in a hotel one day.
He wants to make __________ for hotel guests.
Good food can __________.
Salas wants to __________ the Earth.
He thinks __________ is important in his work.
A good cook should __________ and not waste it.
Salas washes __________ before cooking.
He helps his family in the __________.
He can cook __________ at home.
He wants to be a great chef __________.
Salas has __________ to become a hotel cook.
He uses __________ from local farms.
He wants to help __________ who grow food.
Hotel cooks prepare food for __________.
Salas learns English because he wants to talk with hotel __________.
Good chefs __________ about nature and people.

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Answer:
1-g, 2-n, 3-f, 4-c, 5-k, 6-m, 7-o,
8-d, 9-a, 10-h, 11-b, 12-i, 13-e, 14-j,
15-r, 16-q, 17-p, 18-s, 19-s, 20-l

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Full version:

Salas lives with his family in a small village near a farm.

He loves his home because it is quiet and calm. His village is peaceful.

Salas loves trees, plants, and animals. He likes to enjoy nature.

Chef Chanrith is an idol because Salas admires him.

Salas wants to cook in a five-star hotel one day.

He wants to prepare a tasty meal and make people enjoy his food.

Good food can make somebody happy.

Salas wants to care about something because nature is important to him.

He believes sustainability is important for his work as a chef.

He wants to save water and not waste it.

Salas washes vegetables before he cooks.

He helps his family in the kitchen at home.

Salas learns to prepare a simple meal for his family.

He wants to become a great cook in the future.

Becoming a hotel chef is his big dream.

He wants to use fresh food from local farms.

He wants to help farmers who grow food.

A hotel chef prepares food for guests.

Salas wants to protect nature because he wants to help people and the planet.

He wants to protect the Earth and keep the planet safe.

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Which answer is correct?

Salas lives in a small ______ with his family.
a) hotel
b) village
c) kitchen
Salas lives with his sister ______.
a) Chanrith
b) Reza
c) Lina
Salas’s home is near a small ______.
a) farm
b) school
c) hotel
Salas loves his village because it is ______.
a) big
b) busy
c) peaceful
Salas can enjoy ______ in his village.
a) hotels
b) nature
c) guests
Salas has a big ______.
a) dream
b) farm
c) kitchen
Salas wants to be a ______ in a five-star hotel.
a) farmer
b) guest
c) cook
Chef Chanrith and Chef Reza are Salas’s ______.
a) teachers
b) idols
c) farmers
Salas loves making ______ for people.
a) food
b) hotels
c) farms
Salas wants to make guests ______.
a) work
b) cook
c) happy
Salas wants to use fresh ______.
a) food
b) water
c) hotels
Salas wants to save ______.
a) food
b) water
c) money
Salas does not want to ______ food.
a) cook
b) make
c) waste
Salas wants to use food from local ______.
a) farms
b) hotels
c) kitchens
Salas helps his family in the ______.
a) hotel
b) kitchen
c) village
Salas washes ______ before cooking.
a) farmers
b) guests
c) vegetables
Salas learns ______ because he wants to talk with guests.
a) cooking
b) English
c) nature
Salas works hard every ______.
a) day
b) meal
c) village
Salas wants to become a great cook in the ______.
a) kitchen
b) hotel
c) future
Salas wants to care about the ______.
a) farm
b) Earth
c) food

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Answer:

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

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Full version:

Salas lives in a small village with his family.
Salas lives with his sister Lina.
Salas’s home is near a small farm.
Salas loves his village because it is peaceful.
Salas can enjoy nature in his village.
Salas has a big dream.
Salas wants to be a cook in a five-star hotel.
Chef Chanrith and Chef Reza are Salas’s idols.
Salas loves making food for people.
Salas wants to make guests happy.
Salas wants to use fresh food.
Salas wants to save water.
Salas does not want to waste food.
Salas wants to use food from local farms.
Salas helps his family in the kitchen.
Salas washes vegetables before cooking.
Salas learns English because he wants to talk with guests.
Salas works hard every day.
Salas wants to become a great cook in the future.
Salas wants to care about the Earth.

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True or false

Salas lives in a small village with his family. ______
Salas wants to become a cook in a five-star hotel. ______
Salas lives with his brother Lina. ______
Chef Chanrith and Chef Reza are Salas’s idols. ______
Salas helps his family in the kitchen. ______
Salas wants to use food from local farms. ______
Salas works as a chef in a hotel now. ______
Salas learns English because he wants to talk with guests. ______
Salas lives in a large city. ______
Salas wants to become a farmer. ______
Salas wants to save water in his work. ______
Salas uses fresh food for his future work. ______
Salas’s dream is to become a teacher. ______
Salas wants to cook tasty meals for people. ______
Salas cares about the Earth. ______
Salas prepares difficult meals every day at home. ______

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False: 3,7,9,10,13,15

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Full version:

Salas lives in a small village with his family.
Salas wants to become a cook in a five-star hotel.
Salas lives with his brother Lina.
True is: Salas lives with his sister Lina.
Chef Chanrith and Chef Reza are Salas’s idols.
Salas helps his family in the kitchen.
Salas wants to use food from local farms.
Salas works as a chef in a hotel now.
True is: Salas wants to be a cook in a five-star hotel one day.
Salas learns English because he wants to talk with guests.
Salas lives in a big city.
True is: Salas lives in a small village.
Salas wants to become a farmer in the future.
True is: Salas wants to become a cook in the future.
Salas wants to save water in his work.
Salas wants to use fresh food in his future work.
Salas’s dream is to become a teacher.
True is: Salas’s dream is to become a great cook.
Salas wants to cook tasty meals for people.
Salas cares about the Earth in his work.
Salas prepares difficult meals every day at home.
True is: Salas helps his family cook simple meals at home.

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Put the sentences into the correct order – as shown in text:

A. Salas wants to use fresh food, save water, and care about sustainability.

B. Salas helps his family in the kitchen and learns cooking skills.

C. Salas has a dream to become a cook in a five-star hotel.

D. Salas lives in a small village with his sister Lina.

E. Salas learns English because he wants to talk with guests.

F. Salas works hard every day to become a great cook.

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Correct version:

D – Salas lives in a small village with his sister Lina.
C – Salas has a dream to become a cook in a five-star hotel.
A – Salas wants to use fresh food, save water, and care about sustainability.
B – Salas helps his family in the kitchen and learns cooking skills.
E – Salas learns English because he wants to talk with guests.
F – Salas works hard every day to become a great cook.

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Match the questions with the answers:

A. Questions

Where does Salas live?
Who does Salas live with?
What is Salas’s big dream?
Who are Salas’s idols?
Why does Salas want to learn English?
What does Salas help with at home?
What does Salas want to use in his cooking?
What does Salas want to save?
Who does Salas want to help?
What does Salas want to become in the future?

B. Answers

a. He wants to become a great cook.
b. He wants to help farmers.
c. He wants to save water.
d. He lives with his sister Lina and his family.
e. He wants to use fresh food.
f. He learns English to talk with guests.
g. He helps in the kitchen.
h. He lives in a small village.
i. Chef Chanrith and Chef Reza.
j. He wants to become a cook in a five-star hotel.

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Answer

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

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Full version:

Where does Salas live?
→ He lives in a small village.
Who does Salas live with?
→ He lives with his family and his sister Lina.
What is Salas’s big dream?
→ He wants to become a cook in a five-star hotel.
Who are Salas’s idols?
→ Chef Chanrith and Chef Reza are his idols.
Why does Salas want to learn English?
→ He learns English to talk with guests.
What does Salas help with at home?
→ He helps in the kitchen.
What does Salas want to use in his cooking?
→ He wants to use fresh food.
What does Salas want to save?
→ He wants to save water.
Who does Salas want to help?
→ He wants to help farmers.
What does Salas want to become in the future?
→ He wants to become a great cook.

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Answer with: Yes, he does. / No, he doesn’t.

Does Salas live in a small village?
Does Salas work as a cook in a five-star hotel now?
Does Salas live with his sister Lina?
Does Salas want to become a teacher?
Does Salas enjoy nature?
Does Salas want to use fresh food?
Does Salas dislike making food for people?
Does Salas want to save water?
Does Salas help his family in the kitchen?
Does Salas want to become a farmer?
Does Salas learn English to talk with guests?
Does Salas want to waste food?
Does Salas have a dream to become a great cook?
Does Salas live in a big city?

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Correct answers:

Does Salas live in a small village? Yes, he does.
Does Salas work as a cook in a five-star hotel now? No, he doesn’t.
Does Salas live with his sister Lina? Yes, he does.
Does Salas want to become a teacher? No, he doesn’t.
Does Salas enjoy nature? Yes, he does.
Does Salas want to use fresh food? Yes, he does.
Does Salas dislike making food for people? No, he doesn’t.
Does Salas want to save water? Yes, he does.
Does Salas help his family in the kitchen? Yes, he does.
Does Salas want to become a farmer? No, he doesn’t.
Does Salas learn English to talk with guests? Yes, he does.
Does Salas want to waste food? No, he doesn’t.
Does Salas have a dream to become a great cook? No, he doesn’t.
Does Salas live in a big city? No, he doesn’t.

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Fill in the, words below

sustainability • vegetables • protect • idol • simple meal • village
• make guests happy • future • peaceful • kitchen
• cook • save water • enjoy nature •
tasty meal •
cares about the environment

Salas lives in a small __________ with his family and his sister Lina. He loves his home because it is __________ and he can __________ every day.

Salas has a big dream. He wants to become a __________ in a five-star hotel in the __________. His __________ is Chef Chanrith and Chef Reza because they are great chefs.

Salas loves preparing a __________ for people. He wants to __________ and give guests a good experience. He wants to use fresh food, __________, and not waste food. He thinks __________ is very important in his work.

At home, Salas helps his family in the __________. He washes __________ and helps cook a __________ for his family.

Salas wants to __________ the Earth. He __________ and wants to make his future work better for people and nature.

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Correct version:

Salas lives in a small village with his family and his sister Lina. He loves his home because it is peaceful and he can enjoy nature every day.

Salas has a big dream. He wants to become a cook in a five-star hotel in the future. His idol is Chef Chanrith and Chef Reza because they are great chefs.

Salas loves preparing a tasty meal for people. He wants to make guests happy and give guests a good experience. He wants to use fresh food, save water, and not waste food. He thinks sustainability is very important in his work.

At home, Salas helps his family in the kitchen. He washes vegetables and helps cook a simple meal for his family.

Salas wants to protect the Earth. He cares about the environment and wants to make his future work better for people and nature.

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Personal Pronouns – Possessive Forms and Reflexive Pronouns

Personal Pronoun	Possessive Adjective (with noun)	Possessive Pronoun (without noun)	Reflexive Pronoun
I	This is my book.	This book is mine.	I do it myself.
you	This is your book.	This book is yours.	You do it yourself.
he	This is his book.	This book is his.	He does it himself.
she	This is her book.	This book is hers.	She does it herself.
it	This is its book.	This book is its.	It does it itself.
we	This is our book.	This book is ours.	We do it ourselves.
you	This is your book.	This book is yours.	You do it yourselves.
they	This is their book.	This book is theirs.	They do it themselves.

Short Overview

Subject pronouns:
I, you, he, she, it, we, you, they

Possessive adjectives:
my, your, his, her, its, our, your, their

Possessive pronouns:
mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, yours, theirs

Reflexive pronouns:
myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves

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Fill in the blanks – personal pronouns

(we) This is ______ garden.
This garden is ______.
We take care of it ______.
(you) This is ______ phone.
This phone is ______.
You use it ______.
(they) This is ______ dog.
This dog is ______.
They feed it ______.
(I) This is ______ cat.
This cat is ______.
I play with it ______.
(he) This is ______ room.
This room is ______.
He cleans it ______.
(you) This is ______ classroom.
This classroom is ______.
You clean it ______.
(she) This is ______ computer.
This computer is ______.
She uses it ______.
(we) This is ______ farm.
This farm is ______.
We work on it ______.
(he) This is ______ car.
This car is ______.
He drives it ______.
(they) This is ______ house.
This house is ______.
They built it ______.
(you) This is ______ book.
This book is ______.
You read it ______.
(I) This is ______ bike.
This bike is ______.
I repair it ______.
(she) This is ______ bag.
This bag is ______.
She carries it ______.
(it) This is ______ house.
This house is ______.
It opens the door by ______.

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Correct version:

(we) This is our garden.
This garden is ours.
We take care of it ourselves.
(you) This is your phone.
This phone is yours.
You use it yourself.
(they) This is their dog.
This dog is theirs.
They feed it themselves.
(I) This is my cat.
This cat is mine.
I play with it myself.
(he) This is his room.
This room is his.
He cleans it himself.
(you) This is your classroom.
This classroom is yours.
You clean it yourselves.
(she) This is her computer.
This computer is hers.
She uses it herself.
(we) This is our farm.
This farm is ours.
We work on it ourselves.
(he) This is his car.
This car is his.
He drives it himself.
(they) This is their house.
This house is theirs.
They built it themselves.
(you) This is your book.
This book is yours.
You read it yourself.
(I) This is my bike.
This bike is mine.
I repair it myself.
(she) This is her bag.
This bag is hers.
She carries it herself.
(it) This is its house.
This house is its.
It opens the door by itself.

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3rd person -s:

Personal Pronoun	Sentence
I	I like chocolate.
You	You like chocolate.
He	He likes chocolate.
She	She likes chocolate.
It	It likes chocolate.
We	We like chocolate.
You (plural)	You like chocolate.
They	They like chocolate.

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Rewrite the story as shown below:

My name is Salas. I live in a small village with my family. I live with my sister Lina. Our home is near a small farm. I love my village because it is peaceful and I can enjoy nature.

I want to keep sustainability as the most important thing in my work. I want to use fresh food, save water, and not waste food. I want to use food from local farms and help farmers.

YOU WRITE – make all changes necessary:

His name is Salas. He lives in a small village……………….

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Full version:

His name is Salas. He lives in a small village with his family. He lives with his sister Lina. Their home is near a small farm. He loves his village because it is peaceful and he can enjoy nature.

He has a big dream. He wants to be a cook in a five-star hotel one day. His idols are Chef Chanrith (Shinta Mani, Siem Reap) and Chef Reza (Amanjiwo, Borobudur). He loves making food for people. He wants to cook tasty meals and make guests happy. He also wants to be a cook who cares about the Earth.

He wants to make sustainability the most important part of his work. He wants to use fresh food, save water, and not waste food. He wants to use food from local farms and help farmers.

He learns many things for his dream. At home, he helps his family in the kitchen. He washes vegetables, cleans the kitchen, and helps cook simple meals. He goes to school and learns English because he wants to talk with guests. He works hard every day because he wants to become a great cook in the future.

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Remember how babies learn a language:

17. September 2025

🥹🥹Mass tourism killing nature?(A2, present simple, text, exercises, sound files))🥹🥹
- before and after
The pictures show a big change in a natural place because of mass tourism. In the first picture, the mountain is green and clean. There are many trees, flowers, and a small river. A few people walk on the path and enjoy nature. The place looks peaceful and beautiful. Tourists respect the environment and leave the area clean.

In the second picture, the same place looks very different. Many tourists visit the mountain, and they leave rubbish everywhere. There are many people, cars, and buildings. Trees are cut down, and nature is damaged. The air is dirty, and animals lose their homes. Mass tourism creates many problems because too many people come to the same place.

Tourism is good because it helps local people and brings money. However, too many tourists can destroy nature. People sometimes throw rubbish, damage plants, and do not respect the environment. A beautiful place can become dirty and unsafe.

We can avoid these problems in many ways. Tourists should take their rubbish with them and follow the rules. They should walk more and use fewer cars. Governments should limit the number of visitors and protect natural areas. People should remember: “Take only memories, leave only footprints.”

In conclusion, mass tourism changes places in a bad way when people do not care. We need responsible tourism to keep nature clean and beautiful for the future.

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Vocabulary:

to kill – to make a person, animal, or plant die.

a change – something that becomes different.

a mountain – very high land.

a path – a small road for walking.

to enjoy – to like something and feel happy.

to be peaceful – to be quiet and calm.

to respect – to be kind and careful with people or things.

environment – the natural world around us (air, water, plants, animals).

to leave an area clean – to make sure a place is clean when you go.

to leave rubbish – to put trash on the ground and not take it away.

to cut down trees – to make trees fall with a saw or machine.

to damage nature – to hurt forests, rivers, animals, or plants.

to be dirty – to not be clean.

to create a problem – to make a problem happen.

to destroy nature – to badly damage forests, rivers, animals, or plants.

to avoid problems – to stop problems from happening.

to follow rules – to do what the rules say.

fewer cars – a smaller number of cars.

a government – the people who make the rules for a country.

to limit the number of visitors – to allow only a certain number of people to visit.

to protect an area – to keep a place safe from damage.

to remember – to keep something in your mind.

a memory – something you remember from the past.

in conclusion – at the end; to finish what you are saying.

to not care – to not think something is important.

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Match the words with the definitions

Words
1. to kill
2. a change
3. a mountain
4. a path
5. to enjoy
6. to be peaceful
7. to respect
8. environment
9. to leave an area clean
10. to leave rubbish
11. to cut down trees
12. to damage nature
13. to be dirty
14. to create a problem
15. to destroy nature
16. to avoid problems
17. to follow rules
18. fewer cars
19. a government
20. to limit the number of visitors
21. to protect an area
22. to remember
23. a memory
24. in conclusion
25. to not care
Definitions

a. to stop problems from happening
b. something you remember from the past
c. to make sure a place is clean when you go
d. to keep something in your mind
e. to be kind and careful with people or things
f. the natural world around us
g. a small road for walking
h. to make trees fall with a saw or machine
i. very high land
j. the people who make the rules for a country
k. to make a person, animal, or plant die
l. at the end; to finish what you are saying
m. to make a problem happen
n. to keep a place safe from damage
o. to badly damage forests, rivers, animals, or plants
p. to not think something is important
q. to allow only a certain number of people to visit
r. to be quiet and calm
s. a smaller number of cars
t. to hurt forests, rivers, animals, or plants
u. to put trash on the ground and not take it away
v. to like something and feel happy
w. to do what the rules say
x. something that becomes different
y. to not be clean

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Answers:
1-k, 2-x, 3-i, 4-g, 5-v, 6-r, 7-e,
8-f, 9-c, 10-u, 11-h, 12-t, 13-y,
14-m, 15-o, 16-a, 17-w, 18-s, 19-j,
20-q, 21-n, 22-d, 23-b, 24-l, 25-p

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Match the definitions with the words

Definitions
1. to make a person, animal, or plant die
2. to badly damage forests, rivers, animals, or plants
3. to stop problems from happening
4. the natural world around us
5. to be kind and careful with people or things
6. to put trash on the ground and not take it away
7. to make sure a place is clean when you go
8. to make trees fall with a saw or machine
9. to make a problem happen
10. to not be clean
11. to keep a place safe from damage
12. to allow only a certain number of people to visit
13. to do what the rules say
14. a smaller number of cars
15. the people who make the rules for a country
16. something that becomes different
17. very high land
18. a small road for walking
19. to like something and feel happy
20. to be quiet and calm
21. to keep something in your mind
22. something you remember from the past
23. at the end; to finish what you are saying
24. to not think something is important
25. to hurt forests, rivers, animals, or plants
Words

a. to follow rules
b. to be peaceful
c. to remember
d. a government
e. a memory
f. to enjoy
g. to create a problem
h. to leave an area clean
i. a mountain
j. to avoid problems
k. to respect
l. to damage nature
m. a path
n. to protect an area
o. environment
p. fewer cars
q. to cut down trees
r. to not care
s. a change
t. to kill
u. in conclusion
v. to destroy nature
w. to leave rubbish
x. to be dirty
y. to limit the number of visitors

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Answers:

1-t, 2-v, 3-j, 4-o, 5-k, 6-w, 7-h, 8-q,
9-g, 10-x, 11-n, 12-y, 13-a, 14-p,
15-d, 16-s, 17-i, 18-m, 19-f, 20-b,
21-c, 22-e, 23-u, 24-r, 25-l

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Fill in, words below:

memory • follow rules • mountain • damage nature • fewer cars • enjoy • leave rubbish • government • peaceful • kill • avoid problems • path • protect an area • change • respect • leave an area clean • environment • destroy nature • cut down trees • create a problem
1. People should not __________ animals because all living things are important.
2. Climate __________ is affecting our planet.
3. Mount Everest is the highest __________ in the world.
4. We walked along a small __________ in the forest.
5. Many people __________ spending time in nature.
6. The forest is quiet and __________ in the morning.
7. We should always __________ nature and animals.
8. The __________ is important for people, animals, and plants.
9. Visitors should __________ after having a picnic.
10. People should not __________ in forests because it makes places dirty.
11. People should not __________ because trees are important for nature.
12. Plastic waste can __________ and hurt animals and plants.
13. Pollution can __________ if people do not care about the environment.
14. We should recycle to __________ in the future.
15. National parks __________ and keep plants and animals safe.
16. Visitors must __________ when they visit protected places.
17. Cities with __________ often have cleaner air.
18. The __________ makes laws for the country.
19. People should not __________ because nature is important.
20. I have a happy __________ of my visit to the mountains.
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Correct version:
1. People should not kill animals because all living things are important.
2. Climate change is affecting our planet.
3. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
4. We walked along a small path in the forest.
5. Many people enjoy spending time in nature.
6. The forest is quiet and peaceful in the morning.
7. We should always respect nature and animals.
8. The environment is important for people, animals, and plants.
9. Visitors should leave an area clean after having a picnic.
10. People should not leave rubbish in forests because it makes places dirty.
11. People should not cut down trees because trees are important for nature.
12. Plastic waste can damage nature and hurt animals and plants.
13. Pollution can create a problem if people do not care about the environment.
14. We should recycle to avoid problems in the future.
15. National parks protect an area and keep plants and animals safe.
16. Visitors must follow rules when they visit protected places.
17. Cities with fewer cars often have cleaner air.
18. The government makes laws for the country.
19. People should not destroy nature because nature is important.
20. I have a happy memory of my visit to the mountains.
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Which answer is correct?
1. People should not ______ animals because every living thing is important.
  a) kill
  b) respect
  c) enjoy
2. Climate ______ is affecting our planet.
  a) memory
  b) change
  c) environment
3. Mount Everest is the highest ______ in the world.
  a) path
  b) memory
  c) mountain
4. We walked along a small ______ in the forest.
  a) path
  b) environment
  c) mountain
5. Many people ______ spending time in nature.
  a) respect
  b) enjoy
  c) follow rules
6. The forest is quiet and ______ in the morning.
  a) environment
  b) memory
  c) peaceful
7. We should always ______ nature and animals.
  a) damage nature
  b) enjoy
  c) respect
8. The ______ is important for people, animals, and plants.
  a) environment
  b) government
  c) mountain
9. People should not ______ in forests because it makes places dirty.
  a) cut down trees
  b) leave rubbish
  c) destroy nature
10. People should not ______ because forests are important.
  a) protect an area
  b) leave an area clean
  c) cut down trees
11. Plastic waste can ______ and hurt animals and plants.
  a) avoid problems
  b) follow rules
  c) damage nature
12. Pollution can ______ if people do not care about nature.
  a) create a problem
  b) protect an area
  c) respect
13. People should not ______ because nature is important.
  a) leave rubbish
  b) destroy nature
  c) enjoy
14. We should recycle to ______ in the future.
  a) damage nature
  b) create a problem
  c) avoid problems
15. Visitors must ______ when they visit protected places.
  a) leave rubbish
  b) follow rules
  c) kill
16. Cities with ______ often have cleaner air.
  a) more rubbish
  b) more problems
  c) fewer cars
17. The ______ makes laws for the country.
  a) government
  b) memory
  c) path
18. National parks ______ and keep plants and animals safe.
  a) destroy nature
  b) protect an area
  c) cut down trees
19. I have a happy ______ of my visit to the mountains.
  a) change
  b) memory
  c) mountain
20. Visitors should ______ after having a picnic.
  a) leave an area clean
  b) leave rubbish
  c) damage nature
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Answers:

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

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Full version:
1. People should not kill animals because every living thing is important.
2. Climate change is affecting [to change or influence someone or something] our planet.
3. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
4. We walked along a small path in the forest.
5. Many people enjoy spending time in nature.
6. The forest is quiet and peaceful in the morning.
7. We should always respect nature and animals.
8. The environment is important for people, animals, and plants.
9. People should not leave rubbish in forests because it makes places dirty.
10. People should not cut down trees because forests are important.
11. Plastic waste can damage nature and hurt animals and plants.
12. Pollution can create a problem if people do not care about nature.
13. People should not destroy nature because nature is important.
14. We should recycle to avoid problems in the future.
15. Visitors must follow rules when they visit protected places.
16. Cities with fewer cars often have cleaner air.
17. The government makes laws for the country.
18. National parks protect an area and keep plants and animals safe.
19. I have a happy memory of my visit to the mountains.
20. Visitors should leave an area clean after having a picnic.
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True or false:
1. People should respect nature and animals.
2. Leaving rubbish in forests helps the environment.
3. A mountain is a very high place on Earth.
4. The government makes laws for a country.
5. Destroying nature helps plants and animals.
6. A path is a small road for walking.
7. Fewer cars can help make the air cleaner.
8. To kill means to help something live.
9. A peaceful place is usually noisy and full of problems.
10. A memory is something that will happen in the future.
11. Visitors should leave an area clean after a picnic.
12. To damage nature means to hurt plants, animals, or the environment.
13. Following rules creates more problems.
14. To enjoy something means to dislike it.
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True: 1,3,4,6,7,11,12

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Full version:
1. People should respect nature and animals.
2. Leaving rubbish in forests helps the environment.
  False – True is: Leaving rubbish in forests damages the environment.
3. A mountain is a very high place on Earth.
4. The government makes laws for a country.
5. Destroying nature helps plants and animals.
  False – True is: Destroying nature hurts plants and animals.
6. A path is a small road for walking.
7. Fewer cars can help make the air cleaner.
8. To kill means to help something live.
  False – True is: To kill means to make something die.
9. A peaceful place is usually noisy and full of problems.
  False – True is: A peaceful place is usually quiet and calm.
10. A memory is something that will happen in the future.
  False – True is: A memory is something you remember from the past.
11. Visitors should leave an area clean after a picnic.
12. To damage nature means to hurt plants, animals, or the environment.
13. Following rules creates more problems.
  False – True is: Following rules helps avoid problems.
14. To enjoy something means to dislike it.
  False – True is: To enjoy something means to like it and feel happy.
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Match the questions with the answers.

Questions
1. What does it mean to kill?
2. What is a path?
3. What is the environment?
4. Why should people leave an area clean?
5. What does it mean to damage nature?
6. What does a government do?
7. Why should people follow rules?
8. What is a memory?
9. What does it mean to protect an area?
10. Why should people avoid problems?
11. What does it mean to destroy nature?
12. Why are fewer cars good for the environment?
Answers

a) It means to keep a place safe from damage.

b) It is something you remember from the past.

c) Because they help make the air cleaner.

d) It means to make something die.

e) It means to hurt forests, animals, plants, or the environment.

f) It means to badly damage nature.

g) It makes laws and rules for a country.

h) It is a small road for walking.

i) Because it helps keep places clean.

j) It means to stop problems from happening.

k) Because rules help protect places and people.

l) It is the natural world around us.

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Answers:

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

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Full version:
1. Why should we respect nature? — Because nature, animals, and plants are important.
2. What is the environment? — It is the natural world around us.
3. What is a path? — It is a small road for walking.
4. Why should people leave an area clean? — Because we should not leave rubbish in nature.
5. What does it mean to damage nature? — It means to hurt plants, animals, and the environment.
6. What does the government do? — It makes laws and rules for a country.
7. Why should people follow rules? — Because rules help protect places and people.
8. What is a memory? — It is something you remember from the past.
9. What does it mean to protect an area? — It means to keep a place safe from damage.
10. Why should people avoid problems? — It means to stop problems from happening.
11. What does it mean to destroy nature? — It means to badly damage nature.
12. Why are fewer cars good for the environment? — Because fewer cars can help make the air cleaner.
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Find the word that does not belong
1. mountain • path • government • memory
2. respect • enjoy • change • kill
3. environment • fewer cars • peaceful • mountain
4. leave rubbish • mountain • leave an area clean • follow rules
5. damage nature • protect an area • enjoy • destroy nature
6. government • cut down trees • damage nature • kill
7. avoid problems • memory • follow rules • create a problem
8. change • respect • protect an area • enjoy
9. fewer cars • path • environment • mountain
10. peaceful • government • memory • change
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Answers:
1. government – it is not connected to nature or places.
2. change – it is not an action related to people or nature.
3. mountain – it is a place, while the others describe nature conditions or ideas.
4. mountain – it is a place, while the others are actions/rules for protecting nature.
5. enjoy – it is positive, while the others are connected to protecting or harming nature.
6. government – it is not an action connected to nature.
7. memory – it is something from the past, while the others are actions.
8. change – it is not an action connected to nature or behaviour.
9. fewer cars – it is about transport, while the others are places in nature.
10. peaceful – it describes a feeling/place, while the others are things or ideas.
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Match the beginning and ending

Beginnings
1. People should respect…
2. We should not cut down…
3. Visitors should leave…
4. Fewer cars can help…
5. Following rules helps…
6. A memory is something…
7. We should protect…
8. People should avoid…
9. We should not leave…
10. The government makes…
Endings

a) laws and rules for a country.

b) problems in nature.

c) rubbish in forests.

d) trees because forests are important.

e) nature and animals.

f) the air become cleaner.

g) an area to keep it safe.

h) you remember from the past.

i) an area clean after a picnic.

j) problems by following rules.

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Answers:

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

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CHALLENGE – no words given
1. People should not __________ animals because all living things are important.
2. Climate __________ is affecting the environment.
3. Mount Everest is the highest __________ in the world.
4. We walked along a small __________ in the forest.
5. Many people __________ visiting beautiful places in nature.
6. The forest is quiet and __________ in the morning.
7. We should always __________ nature and animals.
8. The __________ is important for people, animals, and plants.
9. Visitors should __________ after having a picnic.
10. People should not __________ in forests because it makes places dirty.
11. People should not __________ because trees are important for nature.
12. Pollution can __________ and hurt plants and animals.
13. We should recycle to __________ in the future.
14. National parks __________ and keep animals and plants safe.
15. I have a happy __________ of my visit to the mountains.
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Full version:
1. People should not kill animals because all living things are important.
2. Climate change is affecting the environment.
3. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
4. We walked along a small path in the forest.
5. Many people enjoy visiting beautiful places in nature.
6. The forest is quiet and peaceful in the morning.
7. We should always respect nature and animals.
8. The environment is important for people, animals, and plants.
9. Visitors should leave an area clean after having a picnic.
10. People should not leave rubbish in forests because it makes places dirty.
11. People should not cut down trees because trees are important for nature.
12. Pollution can damage nature and hurt plants and animals.
13. We should recycle to avoid problems in the future.
14. National parks protect an area and keep animals and plants safe.
15. I have a happy memory of my visit to the mountains.
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