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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

especially: more than other things

to be lucky: to have good things happen by chance

a competition: an event where people try to win

to take place: to happen

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

colorful: having many bright colors

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

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

traditional: following old customs or ways

to blow: (for wind) to move

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Match word to definition, part 1:

Words

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

Definitions:

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

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

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Full version:

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

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Match word to definition, part 2:

Words

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

Definitions:

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

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Answers

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

peaceful – calm and quiet

to join – to take part in something

a judge – a person who decides who wins

to watch carefully – to look at something with attention

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

to cheer – to shout to show happiness or support

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

a food stall – a small place where people sell food

to be amazing – to be very surprising and very good

an experience – something that happens to you

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Verbs in text:

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Complete in past simple:

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

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Correct version:

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

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Basics in past simple:

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

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

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Correct answers:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Short answers in past simple:

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Provide short answers, and then the corrected statement:

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

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Correct version:

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

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Short answers:

1.The sunset was hidden behind clouds.

2.I saw plain kites in the sand.

3.The festival took place at the old airport.

4.Some kites were shaped like cars.

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

6.I ate fried rice and drank soda.

7.Many people joined the competition.

8.The judges watched the kites carefully.

9.The airport was completely closed to the public.

10.I especially wanted to see Angkor Wat.

11.Some kites stayed on the ground.

12.I spotted a kite-flying competition.

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Correct answers:

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

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Fill in, past simple:

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

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

I traveled to Siem Reap in Cambodia this February.

I wanted to visit Angkor Wat.

I saw many colorful kites in the sky.

The kite festival took place at the old airport.

Many people joined the competition.

The judges watched carefully as the kites flew high.

Everyone cheered when a kite stayed in the air.

Everyone clapped when a kite stayed in the air.

I ate grilled chicken.

I drank fresh coconut juice.

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Reorder:

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

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Correct order:

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

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Fill in, words below:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Correct version:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Ancient Olympic Games

The Ancient Olympic Games started in 776 BCE in Olympia, Greece. They were held every four years to honor Zeus, the king of the gods. Athletes from different Greek cities came to compete. The games were very important for showing strength, skill, and courage.

Events included running, wrestling, javelin and discus throw, long jump, and chariot racing. Winners received olive wreaths and became famous in their cities. Women were not allowed to compete or watch the games, but there were special games for women in honor of Hera. The ancient games continued for over 1,000 years until 393 CE, when the Roman Emperor Theodosius I stopped them.

Many centuries later, the Olympics were brought back in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin. Today, the games are international and include athletes from all over the world. One famous symbol of the Olympics is the five rings, created in 1913. Each ring stands for one continent, and the rings are linked to show friendship and unity between all nations.

The Ancient Olympic Games were not only about sports but also about culture, honor, and bringing people together—a tradition that still inspires the modern Olympics.

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Vocabulary:

• olympic games – big sports events where athletes from many countries play games every four years.
• olympics – short word for “olympic games.”
• olympiad – the four years between olympic games.
• ancient – very old, from a long time ago.
• 776 bce – the year a long time ago when the first olympic games happened.
• bce (before common era) – a way to say “before year 1,” same as BC. Example: The first olympic games were in 776 bce.
• to compete – to try to win in a game or sport.
• strength – how strong a person is.
• skill – the ability to do something well.
• courage – being brave and not afraid.
• javelin – a long stick that athletes throw in a sport.
• discus throw – a sport where athletes throw a round flat object called a discus.
• chariot racing – racing with a cart pulled by horses.
• to receive – to get something.
• an olive wreath – a circle of olive leaves given as a prize in the ancient olympics.
• in honor of somebody – to show respect to someone.
• 393 ce – the year when the ancient olympic games stopped.
• ce (common era) – a way to count years after year 1, same as AD. Example: The year 2026 ce is today.
• an emperor – a man who rules a large empire.
• a century – 100 years.
• to include – to have something as part of a group.
• to be linked – to be joined together.
• friendship – a good relationship between people.
• unity – being together and working as one.
• honor – respect and high regard.
• to inspire somebody – to make someone feel excited or want to do something.

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Match the word to the correct definition:

Words:

1. olympic games
2. olympics
3. olympiad
4. ancient
5. 776 bce
6. bce
7. ce
8. to compete
9. strength
10. skill
11. courage
12. javelin
13. discus throw
14. chariot racing
15. to receive
16. an olive wreath
17. in honor of somebody
18. 393 ce
19. an emperor
20. a century
21. to include
22. to be linked
23. friendship
24. unity
25. honor
26. to inspire somebody

Definitions:

a. a way to count years after year 1, same as A
b. the ability to do something well
c. big sports events every four years
d. a circle of olive leaves given as a prize
e. very old, from a long time ago
f. the four years between olympic games
g. how strong a person is
h. a good relationship between people
i. to try to win in a game or sport
j. before year 1, same as BC
k. to make someone feel excited or want to do something
l. racing with a cart pulled by horses
m. the year of the first olympic games
n. to have something as part of a group
o. respect and high regard
p. short word for olympic games
q. being brave and not afraid
r. the year when the ancient olympic games stopped
s. a long stick that athletes throw
t. a sport where athletes throw a round flat object
u. a man who rules a large empire
v. being together and working as one
w. to be joined together
x. to get something
y. to show respect to someone
z. 100 years

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Answers:
1-c, 2-p, 3-f, 4-e, 5-m, 6-j, 7-a,
8-i, 9-g, 10-b, 11-q, 12-s, 13-t, 14-l,
15-x, 16-d, 17-y, 18-r, 19-u, 20-z,
21-n, 22-w, 23-h, 24-v, 25-o, 26-k

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Correct version:

1. olympic games – big sports events every four years
2. olympics – short word for olympic games
3. olympiad – the four years between olympic games
4. ancient – very old, from a long time ago
5. 776 bce – the year of the first olympic games
6. bce (before common era) – before year 1, same as BC
7. ce (common era) – a way to count years after year 1, same as AD
8. to compete – to try to win in a game or sport
9. strength – how strong a person is
10. skill – the ability to do something well
11. courage – being brave and not afraid
12. javelin – a long stick that athletes throw
13. discus throw – a sport where athletes throw a round flat object
14. chariot racing – racing with a cart pulled by horses
15. to receive – to get something
16. an olive wreath – a circle of olive leaves given as a prize
17. in honor of somebody – to show respect to someone
18. 393 ce – the year when the ancient olympic games stopped
19. an emperor – a man who rules a large empire
20. a century – 100 years
21. to include – to have something as part of a group
22. to be linked – to be joined together
23. friendship – a good relationship between people
24. unity – being together and working as one
25. honor – respect and high regard
26. to inspire somebody – to make someone feel excited or want to do something

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Basics in past simple:

Past Simple – Regular Verbs

Rules:

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

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

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Verbs in text, infinitive and past simple:

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Forms of ‚to be‘

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Fill in, past simple:

1. The Ancient Olympic Games ________________ (start) in 776 BCE in Olympia, Greece.
2. Athletes from different Greek cities ________________ (come) to compete.
3. The games ________________ (show) strength, skill, and courage.
4. The events ________________ (include) running, wrestling, javelin throw, discus throw, long jump, and chariot racing.
5. Winners ________________ (receive) olive wreaths and ________________ (become) famous in their cities.
6. Women ________________ (not / compete) in the Ancient Olympic Games.
7. Women ________________ (not / watch) the Ancient Olympic Games.
8. Athletes ________________ (play) in special games for women in honor of Hera.
9. The Ancient Olympic Games ________________ (last) for over 1,000 years.
10. The Roman Emperor Theodosius I ________________ (stop) the games in 393 CE.
11. Pierre de Coubertin ________________ (bring) back the Olympic Games in 1896.
12. Athletes from all over the world ________________ (participate) in the modern Olympic Games.
13. Pierre de Coubertin ________________ (create) the five Olympic rings in 1913.
14. Each Olympic ring ________________ (represent) one continent.
15. The rings ________________ (link) to show friendship and unity between nations.
16. The Ancient Olympic Games ________________ (celebrate) sports, culture, and honor.
17. The Ancient Olympic Games ________________ (bring) people together.
18. The Ancient Olympic Games ________________ (inspire) the modern Olympic Games.
19. Men ________________ (compete) in all Ancient Olympic Games.
20. Athletes ________________ (train) hard for the events.

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Correct version:

1. The Ancient Olympic Games started in 776 BCE in Olympia, Greece.
2. Athletes from different Greek cities came to compete.
3. The games showed strength, skill, and courage.
4. The events included running, wrestling, javelin throw, discus throw, long jump, and chariot racing.
5. Winners received olive wreaths and became famous in their cities.
6. Women did not compete in the Ancient Olympic Games.
7. Women did not watch the Ancient Olympic Games.
8. Athletes played in special games for women in honor of Hera.
9. The Ancient Olympic Games lasted for over 1,000 years.
10. The Roman Emperor Theodosius I stopped the games in 393 CE.
11. Pierre de Coubertin brought back the Olympic Games in 1896.
12. Athletes from all over the world participated in the modern Olympic Games.
13. Pierre de Coubertin created the five Olympic rings in 1913.
14. Each Olympic ring represented one continent.
15. The rings linked to show friendship and unity between nations.
16. The Ancient Olympic Games celebrated sports, culture, and honor.
17. The Ancient Olympic Games brought people together.
18. The Ancient Olympic Games inspired the modern Olympic Games.
19. Men competed in all Ancient Olympic Games.
20. Athletes trained hard for the events.

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Verbs in text, infinitive and past simple:

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Short answers, past simple, basics:

Questions (Past Simple)

Was / Were

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Short answers, true or false:

1. The Ancient Olympic Games started in 776 BCE in Olympia, Greece.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Yes, they did.
   
2. Women were allowed to compete in the Ancient Olympic Games.
3. The Ancient Olympics were held every four years to honor Zeus.
4. Javelin and discus throw were part of the Ancient Olympic events.
5. Chariot racing was not included in the Ancient Olympic Games.
6. Winners received olive wreaths and became famous in their cities.
7. The Ancient Olympic Games stopped in 393 CE by an emperor.
8. The Olympic Games were revived in 1896 by Hera.
9. The five Olympic rings were created in 1913.
10. Each Olympic ring stands for one continent and they are linked.
11. The Ancient Olympic Games lasted for less than 500 years.
12. Ancient athletes competed to show strength, skill, and courage.
13. Today, the Olympic Games include athletes from one country only.
14. The Ancient Olympic Games were only about sports, not culture or honor.
15. The modern Olympics were inspired by the Ancient Olympic Games.
16. The first Ancient Olympics were held in honor of Hera.
17. The Ancient Games included running, wrestling, long jump, and chariot racing.
18. The Olympic rings symbolize friendship and unity between nations.
19. Victors of the Ancient Olympic Games did not receive any prizes.
20. The Ancient Olympic Games brought people together and inspired later generations.

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Answers:
1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-T, 5-F, 6-T, 7-T,
8-F, 9-T, 10-T, 11-F, 12-T, 13-F,
14-F, 15-T, 16-F, 17-T, 18-T, 19-F, 20-T

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Correct version:

17-20

1. The Ancient Olympic Games started in 776 BCE in Olympia, Greece. – Yes, they did.
2. Women were allowed to compete in the Ancient Olympic Games. – No, they weren’t. True is: Women were not allowed to compete in the Ancient Olympic Games.
3. The Ancient Olympics were held every four years to honor Zeus. – Yes, they were.
4. Javelin and discus throw were part of the Ancient Olympic events. – Yes, they were.
5. Chariot racing was not included in the Ancient Olympic Games. – No, it was. True is: Chariot racing was included in the Ancient Olympic Games.
6. Winners received olive wreaths and became famous in their cities. – Yes, they did.
7. The Ancient Olympic Games stopped in 393 CE by an emperor. – Yes, they did.
8. The Olympic Games were revived in 1896 by Hera. – No, they weren’t. True is: The Olympic Games were revived in 1896 by Pierre de Coubertin.
9. The five Olympic rings were created in 1913. – Yes, they were.
10. Each Olympic ring stands for one continent and they are linked. – Yes, they do.
11. The Ancient Olympic Games lasted for less than 500 years. – No, they didn’t. True is: The Ancient Olympic Games lasted for over 1,000 years.
12. Ancient athletes competed to show strength, skill, and courage. – Yes, they did.
13. Today, the Olympic Games include athletes from one country only. – No, they don’t. True is: Today, the Olympic Games include athletes from all over the world.
14. The Ancient Olympic Games were only about sports, not culture or honor. – No, they weren’t. True is: The Ancient Olympic Games were about sports, culture, and honor.
15. The modern Olympics were inspired by the Ancient Olympic Games. – Yes, they were.
16. The first Ancient Olympics were held in honor of Hera. – No, they weren’t. True is: The first Ancient Olympics were held in honor of Zeus.
    
    
    
17. The Ancient Games included running, wrestling, long jump, and chariot racing. – Yes, they did.
18. The Olympic rings symbolize friendship and unity between nations. – Yes, they do.
19. Victors of the Ancient Olympic Games did not receive any prizes. – No, they did. True is: Victors of the Ancient Olympic Games received olive wreaths.
20. The Ancient Olympic Games brought people together and inspired later generations. – Yes, they did.
    
    

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Which correct?

1. Did the Ancient Olympics start in 776 BCE or 772 BCE?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   The Olympics started in 776BCE.
   
2. Did the Ancient Olympic Games happen every four years or every three years?
3. Did the Ancient Olympic Games honor Zeus or Apollo?
4. Did women compete or watch only in the Ancient Olympics?
5. Was javelin throw or soccer part of the Ancient Olympic events?
6. Was discus throw or tennis included in the Ancient Olympic Games?
7. Was chariot racing or swimming part of the Ancient Olympic Games?
8. Did winners receive olive wreaths or gold medals?
9. Did the Ancient Olympics continue for over 1,000 years or 500 years?
10. Did the Ancient Olympics stop in 393 CE or 500 CE?
11. Did Pierre de Coubertin or Hera revive the Olympic Games in 1896?
12. Were the five Olympic rings created in 1913 or 1920?
13. Does each Olympic ring stand for one continent or one country?
14. Are the Olympic rings linked or separate?
15. Did Ancient athletes compete to show strength or speed only?
16. Did the Ancient Olympic Games include running, wrestling, long jump, and chariot racing or swimming and tennis?
17. Are the modern Olympics inspired by the ancient Olympics or by Hera’s games?
18. Do the Olympic rings symbolize friendship and unity or competition only?
19. Did Ancient victors receive prizes or nothing?
20. Did the Ancient Olympic Games bring people together or divide people?

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Correct version:

1. The ancient Olympics started in 776 BCE.
2. The ancient Olympic Games happened every four years.
3. The ancient Olympic Games honored Zeus.
4. Women watched only in the ancient Olympics.
5. Javelin throw was part of the ancient Olympic events.
6. Discus throw was included in the ancient Olympic Games.
7. Chariot racing was part of the ancient Olympic Games.
8. Winners received olive wreaths.
9. The ancient Olympics continued for over 1,000 years.
10. The ancient Olympics stopped in 393 CE.
11. Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympic Games in 1896.
12. The five Olympic rings were created in 1913.
13. Each Olympic ring stands for one continent.
14. The Olympic rings are linked.
15. Ancient athletes competed to show strength.
16. The Ancient Olympic Games included running, wrestling, long jump, and chariot racing.
17. The modern Olympics are inspired by the ancient Olympics.
18. The Olympic rings symbolize friendship and unity.
19. Ancient victors received prizes.
20. The Ancient Olympic Games brought people together.

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Correct as shown:

1. The ancient Olympic Games started in 800 BCE.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, they didn’t. They started in 776BCE.
   
2. Women competed in the ancient Olympic Games.
3. The ancient Olympic Games were held every three years.
4. Chariot racing was part of the ancient Olympic Games.
5. Winners received gold medals.
6. The ancient Olympic Games lasted less than 500 years.
7. Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympic Games in 1900.
8. The five Olympic rings were created in 1920.
9. Each Olympic ring stood for a country.
10. The ancient Olympic Games focused only on sports.
11. Ancient athletes competed to show strength.
12. The ancient Olympic Games stopped in 500 CE.
13. The modern Olympic Games were inspired by Hera’s games.
14. The Olympic rings symbolized competition only.
15. Men competed in all ancient Olympic Games.

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Correct version:

1. The ancient Olympic Games started in 800 BCE. – No, they didn’t. They started in 776 BCE.
2. Women competed in the ancient Olympic Games. – No, they didn’t. Women were not allowed to compete.
3. The ancient Olympic Games were held every three years. – No, they weren’t. They were held every four years.
4. Chariot racing was part of the ancient Olympic Games. – Yes, it was.
5. Winners received gold medals. – No, they didn’t. Winners received olive wreaths.
6. The ancient Olympic Games lasted less than 500 years. – No, they didn’t. They lasted over 1,000 years.
7. Pierre de Coubertin revived the Olympic Games in 1900. – No, he didn’t. He revived them in 1896.
8. The five Olympic rings were created in 1920. – No, they weren’t. They were created in 1913.
9. Each Olympic ring stood for a country. – No, it didn’t. Each ring stood for a continent.
10. The Ancient Olympic Games focused only on sports. – No, they didn’t. They also celebrated culture and honor.
11. Ancient athletes competed to show strength. – Yes, they did.
12. The Ancient Olympic Games stopped in 500 CE. – No, they didn’t. They stopped in 393 CE.
13. The modern Olympic Games were inspired by Hera’s games. – No, they weren’t. They were inspired by the ancient Olympic Games.
14. The Olympic rings symbolized competition only. – No, they didn’t. They symbolized friendship and unity.
15. Men competed in all ancient Olympic Games. – Yes, they did.

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我会说普通话

Tourism is one of the most important industries in Southeast Asia. Countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore welcome millions of tourists every year. Because visitors come from many different countries, communication is a very important part of working in tourism and hotels.

First of all, employees in hotels and travel companies speak with international guests every day. They check guests in, answer questions, give information about tours, and help solve problems. If workers cannot communicate clearly, misunderstandings can happen. This may lead to unhappy guests and bad online reviews. Therefore, good language skills are necessary to provide good customer service.

English is especially important in Southeast Asia. In popular cities like Bangkok or Singapore, English is often the main language used at work. Staff members use it to speak with guests and also with colleagues from other countries. Without good English skills, it is difficult to get better job opportunities or move into higher positions.

In addition, speaking other languages can be a big advantage. Many tourists in Southeast Asia come from China, Japan, Korea, or Europe. Employees who can speak Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, German, or French often have better chances of getting a job. International hotel companies such as Marriott International and Accor usually prefer workers who can communicate with different types of guests.

Finally, language skills also help with teamwork. Hotels often have international staff, and good communication makes cooperation easier. It also helps employees understand different cultures and avoid conflicts.

In conclusion, language skills are very important for a successful career in tourism in Southeast Asia. English is essential, and additional languages improve job opportunities even more. Young people who want to work in this field should focus on learning languages, as this will help them build a strong and international career.

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Vocabulary:

• communication – talking or sharing ideas with others.
• an employee – a person who works in a company.
• to check in – to tell someone you have arrived.
• to solve a problem – to fix something that is wrong.
• a misunderstanding – when someone does not understand correctly.
• a review – what you say or write about something.
• therefore – so; for this reason.
• a language skill – ability to speak, read, or write a language.
• to provide service – to help people.
• especially – more than other things; mainly.
• a staff member – a person who works in a company.
• a colleague – a person you work with.
• a job opportunity – a chance to have a job.
• in addition – also; and more.
• an advantage – something good or helpful.
• to prefer – to like one thing more than another.
• finally – at the end.
• cooperation – working together.
• to avoid – to stay away from something.
• a conflict – a problem or fight.
• in conclusion – at the end; to finish.
• essential – very important.
• an additional language – a language you learn besides your first.
• to improve – to make better.
• an opportunity – a chance to do something.
• to focus on something – to pay attention to one thing.
• to build a career – to get skills and experience for your job life.

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Cheat sheet:

1. introduction

• tourism is one of the most important industries in southeast asia
• countries like thailand, vietnam, indonesia, and singapore welcome millions of tourists every year
• because visitors come from many countries, communication is very important in tourism and hotels

2. employees and communication

• hotel and travel company employees speak with international guests every day
• they check guests in, answer questions, give tour information, and help solve problems
• if workers cannot communicate clearly, misunderstandings happen
• misunderstandings can cause unhappy guests and bad online reviews
• therefore, good language skills are necessary to provide good customer service

3. English in southeast asia

• english is especially important in southeast asia
• in popular cities like bangkok or singapore, english is often the main language at work
• staff members use english to speak with guests and colleagues from other countries
• without good english skills, it is hard to get better job opportunities or promotions

4. additional languages

• speaking other languages is a big advantage
• many tourists come from china, japan, korea, or europe
• employees who speak mandarin, japanese, korean, german, or french have better chances for jobs
• international hotel companies like marriott international and accor prefer workers who can speak different languages

5. teamwork

• language skills help with teamwork
• hotels often have international staff
• good communication makes cooperation easier
• it helps employees understand different cultures and avoid conflicts

6. conclusion

• language skills are very important for a successful career in tourism in southeast asia
• english is essential
• additional languages improve job opportunities
• young people should focus on learning languages to build a strong international career

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Answer:

Questions on paragraph 1

1. What is one of the most important industries in Southeast Asia?
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2. Which countries in Southeast Asia welcome millions of tourists every year?
3. Why is communication important in tourism and hotels?
4. Who comes to Southeast Asia from many different countries?
5. In which type of work is communication very important?

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Questions on paragraph 2

1. Who speaks with international guests every day in hotels and travel companies?
2. What are some tasks that hotel employees do for guests?
3. What can happen if workers cannot communicate clearly?
4. How can misunderstandings affect guests?
5. Why are good language skills necessary in tourism and hotels?

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Paragraph 3 – English in Southeast Asia

1. Which language is especially important in Southeast Asia?
2. In which popular cities is English often the main language at work?
3. Who do staff members use English to speak with?
4. What can happen if employees do not have good English skills?
5. How can English skills affect job opportunities or promotions?

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Paragraph 4 – additional languages

1. Why can speaking other languages be a big advantage for employees?
2. Which countries do many tourists in Southeast Asia come from?
3. Name three additional languages that are useful for hotel jobs.
4. Why do international hotel companies prefer workers who can speak different languages?
5. Give two examples of international hotel companies mentioned in the text.

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Paragraph 5 – teamwork

1. How do language skills help with teamwork?
2. Why do hotels often have international staff?
3. How does good communication affect cooperation?
4. How do language skills help employees understand different cultures?
5. How can good communication help avoid conflicts at work?

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Paragraph 6 – conclusion

1. Why are language skills very important in tourism in Southeast Asia?
2. Which language is essential for a career in tourism?
3. How do additional languages affect job opportunities?
4. What should young people focus on if they want to work in tourism?
5. How can learning languages help someone build a career?

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Answers:

Paragraph 1 – introduction

1. What is one of the most important industries in Southeast Asia?
   • Tourism
2. Which countries in Southeast Asia welcome millions of tourists every year?
   • Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore
3. Why is communication important in tourism and hotels?
   • Because visitors come from many different countries, and staff need to talk with them.
4. Who comes to Southeast Asia from many different countries?
   • Tourists/visitors
5. In which type of work is communication very important?
   • Tourism and hotels

Paragraph 2 – employees and communication

1. Who speaks with international guests every day in hotels and travel companies?
   • Employees / staff members
2. What are some tasks that hotel employees do for guests?
   • Check guests in, answer questions, give information about tours, and help solve problems
3. What can happen if workers cannot communicate clearly?
   • Misunderstandings can happen
4. How can misunderstandings affect guests?
   • Guests may be unhappy and leave bad online reviews
5. Why are good language skills necessary in tourism and hotels?
   • To provide good customer service and avoid misunderstandings

Paragraph 3 – English in Southeast Asia

1. Which language is especially important in Southeast Asia?
   • English
2. In which popular cities is English often the main language at work?
   • Bangkok and Singapore
3. Who do staff members use English to speak with?
   • Guests and colleagues from other countries
4. What can happen if employees do not have good English skills?
   • It is difficult to get better job opportunities or move into higher positions
5. How can English skills affect job opportunities or promotions?
   • Good English skills make it easier to get promotions or better jobs

Paragraph 4 – additional language

1. Why can speaking other languages be a big advantage for employees?
   • It increases job opportunities and helps communicate with more tourists
2. Which countries do many tourists in Southeast Asia come from?
   • China, Japan, Korea, and Europe
3. Name three additional languages that are useful for hotel jobs.
   • Mandarin, Japanese, Korean (also German or French)
4. Why do international hotel companies prefer workers who can speak different languages?
   • So they can communicate with different types of guests
5. Give two examples of international hotel companies mentioned in the text.
   • Marriott International and Accor

Paragraph 5 – teamwork

1. How do language skills help with teamwork?
   • They make cooperation easier and improve understanding among staff
2. Why do hotels often have international staff?
   • Because employees come from different countries
3. How does good communication affect cooperation?
   • It helps staff work together better
4. How do language skills help employees understand different cultures?
   • Staff can communicate more clearly and respect cultural differences
5. How can good communication help avoid conflicts at work?
   • It reduces misunderstandings and prevents arguments

Paragraph 6 – conclusion

1. Why are language skills very important in tourism in Southeast Asia?
   • They help provide good service and build a successful career
2. Which language is essential for a career in tourism?
   • English
3. How do additional languages affect job opportunities?
   • They improve chances of getting better jobs
4. What should young people focus on if they want to work in tourism?
   • Learning languages
5. How can learning languages help someone build a career?
   • It helps them have a strong, international career

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Match the questions and answers

Questions

1. Who do you work with in tourism?
2. Why is tourism so important in this region?
3. Which countries receive the most visitors?
4. What do employees do every day in hotels and travel companies?
5. Where do staff members need to use English the most?
6. When do employees use additional languages?
7. How often do workers communicate with guests and colleagues?
8. How long do employees spend improving language skills?
9. What kind of advantages do employees have if they speak more languages?
10. Why should young people focus on learning languages?

Answers

A. They spend months or even years improving language skills to provide good service and get better opportunities.
B. Staff members use English in hotels, at tourist attractions, and in big cities like Bangkok and Singapore.
C. Learning languages helps them provide good service, cooperate with colleagues, avoid misunderstandings, and build a strong international career.
D. They communicate every day with guests and often with colleagues from other countries.
E. Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore receive the highest number of tourists.
F. They have better job opportunities, higher positions, and can communicate with different types of guests.
G. I work with employees, staff members, and international hotel companies in Southeast Asia.
H. Tourism is important because countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore welcome millions of tourists every year.
I. They use additional languages especially when tourists come from China, Japan, Korea, or Europe.
J. They check guests in, answer questions, give information about tours, speak with international guests, and help solve problems.

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

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Correct version:

1. Who do you work with in tourism?
I work with employees, staff members, and international hotel companies in Southeast Asia.

2. Why is tourism so important in this region?
Tourism is important because countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore welcome millions of tourists every year.

3. Which countries receive the most visitors?
Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore receive the highest number of tourists.

4. What do employees do every day in hotels and travel companies?
They check guests in, answer questions, give information about tours, speak with international guests, and help solve problems.

5. Where do staff members need to use English the most?
Staff members use English in hotels, at tourist attractions, and in big cities like Bangkok and Singapore.

6. When do employees use additional languages?
They use additional languages especially when tourists come from China, Japan, Korea, or Europe.

7. How often do workers communicate with guests and colleagues?
They communicate every day with guests and often with colleagues from other countries.

8. How long do employees spend improving language skills?
They spend months or even years improving language skills to provide good service and get better opportunities.

9. What kind of advantages do employees have if they speak more languages?
They have better job opportunities, higher positions, and can communicate with different types of guests.

10. Why should young people focus on learning languages?
Learning languages helps them provide good service, cooperate with colleagues, avoid misunderstandings, and build a strong international career.

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Interview with a Tourism Expert

Interviewer: Thank you for joining us. Who do you work with in tourism?
Expert: I work with employees in hotels, travel companies, and international hotel companies in Southeast Asia.

Interviewer: Why is tourism one of the most important industries in this region?
Expert: Tourism is very important because countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore welcome millions of tourists every year, and it creates many opportunities for jobs.

Interviewer: Which countries welcome the most visitors?
Expert: Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore welcome the highest number of tourists, and employees in these countries communicate with guests from many different countries every day.

Interviewer: When do employees usually check in guests?
Expert: Employees check in guests every day when tourists arrive at hotels, and they also answer questions and provide information about tours.

Interviewer: How do staff members help solve problems?
Expert: They help solve problems by listening carefully, giving clear information, and making sure guests understand everything to avoid misunderstandings.

Interviewer: What happens if workers cannot communicate clearly?
Expert: If employees cannot communicate clearly, misunderstandings happen, guests feel unhappy, and hotels may get bad online reviews.

Interviewer: Where do staff members need to use English the most?
Expert: Staff members use English in hotels, at tourist attractions, and in cities like Bangkok and Singapore because English is often the main language at work.

Interviewer: How often do employees use other languages?
Expert: Employees use other languages especially when tourists come from China, Japan, Korea, or Europe, and they speak these languages to provide good service.

Interviewer: How long do workers practice additional languages?
Expert: Workers practice additional languages for months or even years because learning languages helps them improve and get better job opportunities.

Interviewer: What kind of advantages do employees have if they speak more languages?
Expert: Employees have advantages such as better job opportunities, higher positions, and the ability to communicate with different types of guests.

Interviewer: Who prefers workers with good language skills?
Expert: International hotel companies like Marriott International and Accor usually prefer employees who can communicate with guests from different countries.

Interviewer: How does communication help with teamwork?
Expert: Good communication makes cooperation easier, helps employees understand different cultures, and avoids conflicts between staff members.

Interviewer: Which skills are essential for a successful career in tourism?
Expert: Language skills, clear communication, and teamwork are essential because they help employees provide good service and build a strong career.

Interviewer: Why should young people focus on learning languages?
Expert: Young people should focus on learning languages because it helps them provide good service, get better opportunities, and build a strong international career in tourism.

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Bonustext – in C2

Tourism constitutes one of the most pivotal sectors in Southeast Asia, with countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore attracting millions of visitors annually. Given the international diversity of these tourists, effective communication is an indispensable skill for professionals in the hospitality and travel industries.

Hotel and travel company staff interact with international guests on a daily basis, managing check-ins, addressing inquiries, providing detailed information about excursions, and resolving potential issues. Inadequate communication can lead to misunderstandings, resulting in dissatisfied clients and negative online reviews. Consequently, proficiency in language is essential to deliver exceptional customer service.

English assumes particular significance across Southeast Asia. In bustling urban centers such as Bangkok and Singapore, it frequently serves as the lingua franca, facilitating interactions not only with guests but also among colleagues from diverse national backgrounds. A lack of command of English can significantly hinder career progression and limit access to senior positions within the sector.

Moreover, mastery of additional languages represents a considerable professional advantage. A substantial proportion of tourists in the region hail from China, Japan, Korea, and Europe; employees who can communicate in Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, German, or French are often better positioned to secure employment. Global hotel chains, including Marriott International and Accor, tend to prioritize candidates capable of engaging with a broad spectrum of clientele.

Language skills also enhance collaborative dynamics within international teams. Hotels often employ staff from multiple countries, and effective communication fosters smoother cooperation, greater cultural understanding, and the mitigation of potential conflicts.

In summary, linguistic competence is fundamental for cultivating a successful career in Southeast Asian tourism. English proficiency is indispensable, while knowledge of additional languages further expands professional opportunities. Aspiring industry professionals should therefore invest in developing their language skills, thereby laying the foundation for a robust and internationally-oriented career.

more on past tense:

https://www.fluglehrer.at/?p=1800

Last year, I spent my holiday in Asia. One evening, I went to a street food festival in town. The festival was very busy and full of people. There were many colorful stalls. Each stall sold different food. I tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks. The food was very tasty, and I enjoyed trying new flavors.

The festival had many attractions besides food. I watched a traditional dance. The dancers wore bright clothes and moved slowly and carefully. There was also live music. Many people were singing and dancing. Children played games and ran around happily. The lights were bright and colorful. The streets looked cheerful and lively at night.

I walked around the festival for several hours. I took many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights. I also spoke to some local people. They told me about their culture and food.

Visiting the street food festival was an amazing experience. I felt happy and excited. It was a perfect evening. I enjoyed the food, music, and friendly atmosphere. I will never forget that night in town.
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Vocabulary:

1. to be busy – to have a lot of things to do or a lot of people around.
2. a stall – a small shop or table where people sell food or things.
3. different food – food that is not the same; many kinds of food.
4. a snack – a small piece of food you eat between meals.
5. to be tasty – to have a good and nice flavor; delicious.
6. a flavor – the taste of food or drink (sweet, salty, spicy…).
7. besides food – in addition to food; also something else.
8. to wear clothes – to have clothes on your body.
9. a bright light – a light that is strong and easy to see.
10. to be cheerful – to feel happy and smile a lot.
11. to look lively – to seem full of energy, movement, and fun.
12. for several hours – for many hours; a long time.
13. an amazing experience – something very good, exciting, or special that you do.
14. to be excited – to feel very happy and full of energy about something.
15. to enjoy – to like something and feel happy doing it.

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We use the simple past to talk about actions that

=>>> finished in the past

e.g. with words like yesterday, last week, two years ago.

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1. Regular verbs

Regular verbs add “-ed” in the past tense.

Examples:

• play → played
• work → worked
• watch → watched
• clean → cleaned
• visit → visited

2. Irregular verbs (the complete list)

Irregular verbs change their form in the past tense. They do not add “-ed.”

Examples:

• go → went
• eat → ate
• have → had
• see → saw
• come → came

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Verbs in text:

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Match the word to its definition

Words

1. to be busy
2. a stall
3. different food
4. a snack
5. to be tasty
6. a flavor
7. besides food
8. to wear clothes
9. a bright light
10. to be cheerful
11. to look lively
12. for several hours
13. an amazing experience
14. to be excited
15. to enjoy

Definitions

a) something very good, exciting, or special that you do
b) to have clothes on your body
c) a small piece of food you eat between meals
d) to feel very happy and full of energy about something
e) in addition to food; also something else
f) to have a lot of things to do or a lot of people around
g) to like something and feel happy doing it
h) the taste of food or drink
i) food that is not the same; many kinds of food
j) to seem full of energy, movement, and fun
k) to feel happy and smile a lot
l) a small shop or table where people sell food or things
m) a light that is strong and easy to see
n) something that has a good and nice taste; delicious
o) for many hours; a long time

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

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1. to be busy – to have a lot of things to do or a lot of people around
2. a stall – a small shop or table where people sell food or things
3. different food – food that is not the same; many kinds of food
4. a snack – a small piece of food you eat between meals
5. to be tasty – something that has a good and nice taste; delicious
6. a flavor – the taste of food or drink
7. besides food – in addition to food; also something else
8. to wear clothes – to have clothes on your body
9. a bright light – a light that is strong and easy to see
10. to be cheerful – to feel happy and smile a lot
11. to look lively – to seem full of energy, movement, and fun
12. for several hours – for many hours; a long time
13. an amazing experience – something very good, exciting, or special that you do
14. to be excited – to feel very happy and full of energy about something
15. to enjoy – to like something and feel happy doing it

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True or false:

1. To be busy means there are only a few people around.
2. A stall is a small shop or table where people sell things.
3. Different food means all the food tastes the same.
4. A snack is a big meal you eat for dinner.
5. To be tasty means the food has a good and nice taste.
6. A flavor is the taste of food or drink.
7. Besides food means something is only about food.
8. To wear clothes means to have clothes on your body.
9. A bright light is a weak light that is hard to see.
10. To be cheerful means to feel happy and smile a lot.
11. To look lively means to seem full of energy, movement, and fun.
12. For several hours means for a short time.
13. An amazing experience is something very good, exciting, or special.
14. To enjoy means to dislike something and feel unhappy doing it.

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True: 2,5,6,8,10,11,13

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Correct version:

1. To be busy means there are only a few people around. True is: to have a lot of things to do or a lot of people around
2. A stall is a small shop or table where people sell things.
3. Different food means all the food tastes the same. True is: food that is not the same; many kinds of food
4. A snack is a big meal you eat for dinner. True is: a small piece of food you eat between meals
5. To be tasty means the food has a good and nice taste.
6. A flavor is the taste of food or drink.
7. Besides food means something is only about food. True is: in addition to food; also something else
8. To wear clothes means to have clothes on your body.
9. A bright light is a weak light that is hard to see. True is: a light that is strong and easy to see
10. To be cheerful means to feel happy and smile a lot.
11. To look lively means to seem full of energy, movement, and fun.
12. For several hours means for a short time. True is: for many hours; a long time
13. An amazing experience is something very good, exciting, or special.
14. To enjoy means to dislike something and feel unhappy doing it. True is: to like something and feel happy doing it

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Fill in, past simple:

1. Last year, I _______ (spend) my holiday in Asia.
2. One evening, I _______ (go) to a street food festival in town.
3. The festival _______ (be) very busy and full of people.
4. There _______ (be) many colorful stalls.
5. Each stall _______ (sell) different food.
6. I _______ (try) grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks.
7. The food _______ (be) very tasty.
8. I _______ (enjoy) trying new flavors.
9. I _______ (watch) a traditional dance at the festival.
10. The dancers _______ (wear) bright clothes.
11. They _______ (move) slowly and carefully.
12. There _______ (be) also live music.
13. Many people _______ (sing) and _______ (dance).
14. Children _______ (play) games and _______ (run) around happily.
15. The lights _______ (be) bright and colorful.
16. The streets _______ (look) cheerful and lively at night.
17. I _______ (walk) around the festival for several hours.
18. I _______ (take) many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights.
19. I also _______ (speak) to some local people.
20. They _______ (tell) me about their culture and food.
21. Visiting the street food festival _______ (be) an amazing experience.
22. I _______ (feel) happy and excited that evening.

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Correct version:

1. Last year, I spent my holiday in Asia.
2. One evening, I went to a street food festival in town.
3. The festival was very busy and full of people.
4. There were many colorful stalls.
5. Each stall sold different food.
6. I tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks.
7. The food was very tasty.
8. I enjoyed trying new flavors.
9. I watched a traditional dance at the festival.
10. The dancers wore bright clothes.
11. They moved slowly and carefully.
12. There was also live music.
13. Many people sang and danced.
14. Children played games and ran around happily.
15. The lights were bright and colorful.
16. The streets looked cheerful and lively at night.
17. I walked around the festival for several hours.
18. I took many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights.
19. I also spoke to some local people.
20. They told me about their culture and food.
21. Visiting the street food festival was an amazing experience.
22. I felt happy and excited that evening.

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Basics in past simple:

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

Last year, I spent my holiday in Asia.
a) Last year:__________
b) I:__________
c) my holiday:__________
d) in Asia:__________

YOU WRITE:
a) When did I spend my holiday in Asia?
b) Who spent HIS/HER holiday in Asia last year?
c) What did I spend in Asia last year?
d) Where did I spend my holiday in Asia?
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1. One evening, I went to a street food festival in town.
   a) One evening: ________
   b) I: ________
   c) went: ________
   d) to a street food festival in town: ________
2. Each stall sold different food.
   a) Each stall: ________
   b) different:________
   c) different food: ________
3. I tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks.
   a) I: ________
   b) tried: ________
   c) grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks: ________
4. The dancers wore bright clothes.
   a) The dancers: ________
   b) wore: ________
   c) bright clothes: ________
   d) birght:__________
5. Many people sang and danced for many hours.
   a) Many people: ________
   b) sang and danced: ________
   c) many:___________
6. Children played games and ran around happily.
   a) Children: ________
   b) played and ran: ________
7. I took many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights.
   a) I: ________
   b) took: ________
   c) many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights: ________
8. I felt happy and excited that evening.
   a) I: ________
   b) felt: ________
   c) happy and excited: ________
   d) that evening: ________
   e) that: __________

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Correct answers:

1. One evening, I went to a street food festival in town.
a) One evening: When → When did I go to a street food festival?
b) I: Who → Who went to a street food festival in town?
c) went: What → What did I do one evening?
d) to a street food festival in town: Where → Where did I go one evening?

2. Each stall sold different food.
a) Each stall: What → What sold different food?
b) different: Which → Which (type of) food did each stall sell?
c) different food: What → What did each stall sell?

3. I tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks.
a) I: Who → Who tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks?
b) tried: What → What did I do at the festival?
c) grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks: What → What foods did I try?

4. The dancers wore bright clothes.
a) The dancers: Who → Who wore bright clothes?
b) wore: What → What did the dancers do?
c) bright clothes: What → What did the dancers wear?
d) bright: How → Which clothes did the dancers wear?

5. Many people sang and danced for many hours.
a) Many people: Who → Who sang and danced for many hours?
b) sang and danced: What → What did many people do for many hours?
c) many: How many → How many people sang and danced?

6. Children played games and ran around happily.
a) Children: Who → Who played games and ran around happily?
b) played and ran: What → What did the children do?

7. I took many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights.
a) I: Who → Who took many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights?
b) took: What → What did I do?
c) many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights: What → What did I take?

8. I felt happy and excited that evening.
a) I: Who → Who felt happy and excited that evening?
b) felt: What → What did I do that evening?
c) happy and excited: How → How did I feel that evening?
d) that evening: When → When did I feel happy and excited?
e) that: Which → Which evening did I feel happy and excited?

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Short answers in past simple:

Answer as shown:

1. Last year, I spent my holiday in Africa.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, I didn’t. I spent my holiday in Asia:
   
2. I went to the festival early in the morning.
   __________________________
3. The festival was quiet and empty.
   __________________________
4. There was one small stall at the festival.
   __________________________
5. Each stall sold the same type of food.
   __________________________
6. I tried only soup and bread at the festival.
   __________________________
7. The food was cold and tasteless.
   __________________________
8. I watched a magic show on the stage.
   __________________________
9. The dancers wore dark jackets and boots.
   __________________________
10. Classical music played during the festival.
    __________________________
11. People stood silently and listened to the music.
    __________________________
12. Children walked slowly beside their parents.
    __________________________
13. The lights were soft and white.
    __________________________
14. I stayed at the festival for ten minutes.
    __________________________
15. I felt calm and tired that evening.
    __________________________

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Correct answers:

1. Last year, I spent my holiday in Africa.
   No, I didn’t. I spent my holiday in Asia.
2. I went to the festival early in the morning.
   No, I didn’t. I went to the festival one evening.
3. The festival was quiet and empty.
   No, it wasn’t. The festival was very busy and full of people.
4. There was one small stall at the festival.
   No, there wasn’t. There were many colorful stalls.
5. Each stall sold the same type of food.
   No, it didn’t. Each stall sold different food.
6. I tried only soup and bread at the festival.
   No, I didn’t. I tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks.
7. The food was cold and tasteless.
   No, it wasn’t. The food was very tasty.
8. I watched a magic show on the stage.
   No, I didn’t. I watched a traditional dance.
9. The dancers wore dark jackets and boots.
   No, they didn’t. The dancers wore bright clothes.
10. Classical music played during the festival.
    No, it didn’t. There was live music.
11. People stood silently and listened to the music.
    No, they didn’t. Many people sang and danced.
12. Children walked slowly beside their parents.
    No, they didn’t. Children played games and ran around happily.
13. The lights were soft and white.
    No, they weren’t. The lights were bright and colorful.
14. I stayed at the festival for ten minutes.
    No, I didn’t. I walked around the festival for several hours.
15. I felt calm and tired that evening.
    No, I didn’t. I felt happy and excited that evening.

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Answer as shown:

1. I visited the street food festival with my family.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, I did not visit the street food festival with my family, I was alone.
   
2. The festival took place inside a large shopping mall.
   _______________________________________
3. The stalls sold clothes and souvenirs.
   _______________________________________
4. I ate pizza and hamburgers at the festival.
   _______________________________________
5. The dancers moved quickly and loudly.
   _______________________________________
6. A famous singer performed on a big stage.
   _______________________________________
7. The children watched a movie during the festival.
   _______________________________________
8. I bought many gifts for my friends.
   _______________________________________
9. The local people spoke only about sports.
   _______________________________________
10. The evening felt ordinary and boring.
    _______________________________________

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Correct answers:

2. The festival took place inside a large shopping mall.
No, the festival did not take place inside a large shopping mall, it took place in town.

3. The stalls sold clothes and souvenirs.
No, the stalls did not sell clothes and souvenirs, they sold different food.

4. I ate pizza and hamburgers at the festival.
No, I did not eat pizza and hamburgers at the festival, I tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks.

5. The dancers moved quickly and loudly.
No, the dancers did not move quickly and loudly, they moved slowly and carefully.

6. A famous singer performed on a big stage.
No, a famous singer did not perform on a big stage, there was live music and many people sang and danced.

7. The children watched a movie during the festival.
No, the children did not watch a movie during the festival, they played games and ran around happily.

8. I bought many gifts for my friends.
No, I did not buy many gifts for my friends, I took many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights.

9. The local people spoke only about sports.
No, the local people did not speak only about sports, they told me about their culture and food.

10. The evening felt ordinary and boring.
No, the evening did not feel ordinary and boring, it was an amazing experience and I felt happy and excited.

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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Tet, or Tết Nguyên Đán, is the Vietnamese New Year. It is the most important holiday in Vietnam. Tet usually happens in January or February. The date changes every year because it follows the lunar calendar.

Before Tet, people clean their houses. They want to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new year. Families also decorate their homes with flowers and small trees. In the north of Vietnam, people like pink peach flowers. In the south, people often buy yellow apricot flowers. Many homes have a kumquat tree with small orange fruits.

During Tet, families cook special food. They make bánh chưng or bánh tét. This food is made of sticky rice, meat, and beans. People also eat chicken, soup, and sweet snacks. Children get lucky money in red envelopes. This money brings good luck for the new year.

On New Year’s Eve, families have a big dinner together. They watch fireworks and say “Happy New Year.” In the first days of Tet, people visit family and friends. They give good wishes for health, happiness, and success.

Tet is a happy time for family, food, and new beginnings.

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Vocabularry:

Here are the definitions in simple A1 English:

• to be important – to be very special or have great value
• usually – most of the time
• a date – a day in the calendar
• to change – to become different
• to follow – to use or go after something
• a lunar calendar – a calendar based on the moon
• to clean – to make something not dirty
• to decorate – to make something look nice
• a peach flower – a pink flower from a peach tree
• an apricot flower – a yellow flower from an apricot tree
• beans – small seeds that people cook and eat
• sweet snacks – small sweet food like candy or cakes
• to get lucky money – to receive money for good luck
• an envelope – a paper cover for a letter or money
• to bring good luck – to give good things or good fortune
• a firework – colorful light in the sky at night
• health – feeling good and not sick
• success – doing well and reaching your goals
• a new beginning – the start of something new

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Match definition to word exercise:

Definitions

1. To become different
2. Feeling good and not sick
3. To make something not dirty
4. A paper cover for a letter or money
5. A pink flower from a peach tree
6. To use or go after something
7. A day in the calendar
8. Small sweet food like candy or cakes
9. Most of the time
10. To make something look nice
11. Doing well and reaching your goals
12. To give good things or good fortune
13. To be very special or have great value
14. Colorful light in the sky at night
15. A yellow flower from an apricot tree
16. A calendar based on the moon
17. To receive money for good luck
18. The start of something new

Words

A. sweet snacks
B. a peach flower
C. a date
D. to clean
E. success
F. a lunar calendar
G. an apricot flower
H. to bring good luck
I. an envelope
J. to follow
K. usually
L. to get lucky money
M. a firework
N. to decorate
O. a new beginning
P. to change
Q. to be important
R. health

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Answers

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

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Full version:

1. To become different – means to change
2. Feeling good and not sick – means health
3. To make something not dirty – means to clean
4. A paper cover for a letter or money – means an envelope
5. A pink flower from a peach tree – means a peach flower
6. To use or go after something – means to follow
7. A day in the calendar – means a date
8. Small sweet food like candy or cakes – means sweet snacks
9. Most of the time – means usually
10. To make something look nice – means to decorate
11. Doing well and reaching your goals – means success
12. To give good things or good fortune – means to bring good luck
13. To be very special or have great value – means to be important
14. Colorful light in the sky at night – means a firework
15. A yellow flower from an apricot tree – means an apricot flower
16. A calendar based on the moon – means a lunar calendar
17. To receive money for good luck – means to get lucky money
18. The start of something new – means a new beginning
19. Words – means letters

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Match the Words

Words

1. Tet
2. Lucky money
3. Firework
4. Peach flower
5. Apricot flower
6. Bánh chưng
7. Bánh tét
8. Family
9. Decorate
10. Visit
11. Health
12. New beginning
13. Clean
14. Sweet snacks

Definitions

A. To make something not dirty
B. A pink flower from a tree
C. Children get this in red envelopes
D. The start of something new
E. A yellow flower from a tree
F. A special rice cake from the north
G. A special rice cake from the south
H. To go to see someone
I. The most important holiday in Vietnam
J. Colorful light in the sky at night
K. People you love and live with
L. To make something look nice
M. Small sweet food like candy or cakes
N. Feeling good and not sick

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Answers:

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

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Fill in, words below:

sweet snacks – follows – peach – rice – success –
decorate – flowers – fireworks – clean –
kumquat tree – important –
lucky money – beans –
change – apricot –
good luck

1. Tet is the most __________ holiday in Vietnam.
2. The date of Tet can __________ every year.
3. Tet __________ the lunar calendar.
4. People __________ their houses before Tet.
5. Families __________ their homes with __________ and small trees.
6. In the north, people like __________ flowers.
7. In the south, people buy __________ flowers.
8. Many homes have a __________ with small orange fruits.
9. Families cook bánh chưng or bánh tét with __________, meat, and __________.
10. People eat __________ during Tet.
11. Children get__________ in a red envelope.
12. Lucky money can bring __________ for the new year.
13. Families watch __________ and wish for health, __________, and a new beginning.

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Correct version:

1. Tet is the most important holiday in Vietnam.
2. The date of Tet can change every year.
3. Tet follows the lunar calendar.
4. People clean their houses before Tet.
5. Families decorate their homes with flowers and small trees.
6. In the north, people like peach flowers.
7. In the south, people buy apricot flowers.
8. Many homes have a kumquat tree with small orange fruits.
9. Families cook bánh chưng or bánh tét with rice, meat, and beans.
10. People eat sweet snacks during Tet.
11. Children get lucky money in a red envelope.
12. Lucky money can bring good luck for the new year.
13. Families watch fireworks and wish for health, success, and a new beginning.

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True or false:

1. Families usually ignore flowers and decorations.
2. Tet follows the lunar calendar.
3. Children get candy in yellow envelopes.
4. People visit family and friends during the first days of Tet.
5. Tet is celebrated in December.
6. Peach flowers are popular in the south of Vietnam.
7. Lucky money can bring good luck for the new year.
8. People watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
9. Tet always happens on February 17.
10. Families cook bánh chưng or bánh tét for Tet.
11. Tet is the most important holiday in Vietnam.
12. Children get lucky money in red envelopes.
13. People clean their houses before Tet.
14. Families eat pizza during Tet.
15. Many homes have kumquat trees with small orange fruits.
16. Tet is not an important holiday in Vietnam.

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True: 2,4,7,10,11,12,13,15

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Correct version:

1. Families usually ignore flowers and decorations. True is: Families decorate their homes with flowers and trees.
2. Tet follows the lunar calendar.
3. Children get candy in yellow envelopes. True is: Children get lucky money in red envelopes.
4. People visit family and friends during the first days of Tet.
5. Tet is celebrated in December. True is: Tet is celebrated in January or February.
6. Peach flowers are popular in the south of Vietnam. True is: Peach flowers are popular in the north of Vietnam.
7. Lucky money can bring good luck for the new year.
8. People watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve. True is: Families watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
9. Tet always happens on February 17. True is: The date of Tet changes every year.
10. Families cook bánh chưng or bánh tét for Tet.
11. Tet is the most important holiday in Vietnam.
12. Children get lucky money in red envelopes.
13. People clean their houses before Tet.
14. Families eat pizza during Tet. True is: Families eat special food like bánh chưng, bánh tét, and sweet snacks.
15. Many homes have kumquat trees with small orange fruits.
16. Tet is not an important holiday in Vietnam. True is: Tet is the most important holiday in Vietnam.

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Match the questions to the answers

Questions :

1. What is Tet?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   (i) Tet is the Vietnamese New Year.
   
2. Why is Tet important?
   ___________________________
3. When does Tet usually happen?
   ___________________________
4. Which calendar does Tet follow?
   ___________________________
5. Who cleans the house before Tet?
   ___________________________
6. What flowers do people buy in the north?
   ___________________________
7. What flowers do people buy in the south?
   ___________________________
8. Where do families put the kumquat tree?
   ___________________________
9. Which food do families cook for Tet?
   ___________________________
10. Who gets lucky money?
    ___________________________
11. How does lucky money help?
    ___________________________
12. What do families do on New Year’s Eve?
    ___________________________
13. Who do people visit during Tet?
    ___________________________
14. What is your favorite part of Tet?
    ___________________________

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Answers:

a. People visit family and friends.
b. Families put the kumquat tree in their homes.
c. Lucky money brings good luck for the new year.
d. Tet is important because it is the most special holiday in Vietnam.
e. Families have a big dinner and watch fireworks.
f. Children get lucky money in red envelopes.
g. I like giving lucky money and eating bánh chưng with my family.
h. Tet follows the lunar calendar.
i. Tet is the Vietnamese New Year.
j. Families cook bánh chưng or bánh tét.
k. People buy apricot flowers in the south.
l. People buy peach flowers in the north.
m. Tet usually happens in January or February.
n. All family members clean the house before Tet.

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

1. Q: What is Tet?
A: Tet is the Vietnamese New Year.

2. Q: Why is Tet important?
A: Tet is important because it is the most special holiday in Vietnam.

3. Q: When does Tet usually happen?
A: Tet usually happens in January or February.

4. Q: Which calendar does Tet follow?
A: Tet follows the lunar calendar.

5. Q: Who cleans the house before Tet?
A: All family members clean the house before Tet.

6. Q: What flowers do people buy in the north?
A: People buy peach flowers in the north.

7. Q: What flowers do people buy in the south?
A: People buy apricot flowers in the south.

8. Q: Where do families put the kumquat tree?
A: Families put the kumquat tree in their homes.

9. Q: Which food do families cook for Tet?
A: Families cook bánh chưng or bánh tét.

10. Q: Who gets lucky money?
A: Children get lucky money in red envelopes.

11. Q: How does lucky money help?
A: Lucky money brings good luck for the new year.

12. Q: What do families do on New Year’s Eve?
A: Families have a big dinner and watch fireworks.

13. Q: Who do people visit during Tet?
A: People visit family and friends.

14. Q: What is your favorite part of Tet?
A: I like giving lucky money and eating bánh chưng with my family.

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Unscramble – which phrase are we looking for?

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How to create a top first impression at hotel

1. Your look and body language

Before you speak, the guest already feels something.

Do this:

• Wear a clean uniform
• Hair neat, light perfume
• Stand straight
• Smile gently
• Look at the guest, not at the computer

A calm and clean look = luxury.
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1. Look and body language

The first impression starts before speaking. A receptionist must look clean, neat, and professional at all times. Good posture shows confidence and respect. A gentle smile makes guests feel welcome and safe. Eye contact is very important because it shows attention and care. The receptionist should avoid looking tired or busy. Calm body language helps the guest feel relaxed. In a five-star hotel, quiet and elegant movements create a feeling of luxury and trust.

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2. When the guest arrives

When you see the guest:

• Stop typing
• Look at them
• Smile
• Welcome them

Say slowly and clearly:

“Good afternoon. Welcome to [Hotel Name].”

or

“Good evening. Welcome to [Hotel Name].”

Your voice should be:

• Calm
• Warm
• Not fast
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2. Guest arrival

When a guest arrives, the receptionist should give full attention immediately. Stopping other work shows respect and importance. A calm and friendly attitude helps the guest feel comfortable. The welcome should be clear and warm, not rushed. The first seconds are very important because guests form opinions quickly. A smooth and polite arrival experience sets the mood for the whole stay. In a luxury hotel, the arrival should feel organized, peaceful, and professional.

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3. Use the guest’s name (very important)

If you know the guest’s name, use it.

Example:

“Welcome to [Hotel Name], Mr. Johnson.”

This makes the guest feel:

• Important
• Respected
• Comfortable

In a 5-star hotel, names are very powerful.

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3. Using the guest’s name

Using the guest’s name creates a strong personal connection. It shows care, respect, and good service. Guests feel recognized and valued when their name is used correctly. This small action can make a big difference in their experience. It also shows that the hotel is well prepared. In a five-star hotel, personal service is very important. Remembering and using names helps build trust and makes the guest feel special and welcome.

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4. Speak politely and simply

Use polite and soft words.

Instead of:

“Passport.”

Say:

“May I please have your passport?”

Instead of:

“Wait.”

Say:

“One moment please.”

Smile when you speak. Guests can hear your smile.

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4. Polite and simple language

Clear and polite language helps guests feel comfortable and understood. Simple words reduce confusion, especially for international travelers. A soft and respectful tone shows professionalism. The receptionist should avoid strong or short words that may sound rude. Polite language creates a positive atmosphere at the front desk. In luxury service, the way something is said is as important as the message. Good language skills show high standards and care.

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5. Make the guest feel safe and relaxed

Many guests are:

• Tired
• Hot
• New to Cambodia

Help them feel relaxed.

You can say:

“Please allow me to assist you with your check-in.”

“You may relax. I will take care of everything.”

If possible:

• Offer water
• Offer a seat

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5. Making the guest feel relaxed

Many guests arrive tired from long travel. A good receptionist helps them feel calm and supported. Kind behavior and patience reduce stress. Offering help and showing understanding make the guest feel safe. When guests feel relaxed, they trust the hotel more. A peaceful check-in experience is very important in a five-star hotel. The goal is to let the guest feel cared for and free from worry from the first moment.

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6. Explain what you are doing

Guests feel happy when they understand.

Example:

“I will check your reservation now.”

“This will take about two minutes.”

“After this, I will give you your room key.”

This makes the guest feel calm and confident.

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6. Explaining the process

Explaining each step of check-in helps guests feel confident. When guests know what is happening, they feel more comfortable. Clear information reduces waiting stress and confusion. The receptionist should explain the process in a simple and calm way. This shows organization and professionalism. In a luxury hotel, guests expect smooth and clear service. Good explanations show respect for the guest’s time and improve the overall experience.

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7. Be calm, even with difficult guests

In a 5-star hotel:

• Never argue
• Never show anger
• Never say “No” directly

Instead of:

“That is not possible.”

Say:

“Let me check what I can do for you.”

or

“Allow me to see the best solution.”

Your calm voice = luxury service.

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7. Staying calm with difficult guests

Some guests may feel upset or impatient. A professional receptionist stays calm and polite at all times. Showing understanding helps reduce tension. Arguing or showing anger damages the hotel’s image. A calm response shows confidence and control. In a five-star hotel, problems should be handled quietly and respectfully. The goal is to find a solution while keeping the guest comfortable and maintaining a high service standard.

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8. End the welcome in a warm way

Before the guest leaves the desk, say something kind.

Examples:

“If you need any help, please contact the front desk.”

“We wish you a pleasant stay with us.”

Smile again. Eye contact again.

The last feeling is as important as the first.

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8. Ending the welcome warmly

The end of the first interaction is very important. A warm and polite ending leaves a positive feeling. Guests should feel supported and confident after check-in. Clear guidance helps them know what to do next. A friendly attitude shows ongoing care. In a luxury hotel, the last moment at the desk should feel just as welcoming as the first. A good ending helps create a memorable and pleasant stay.

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Simple rule to remember

A 5-star first impression means:

• Calm
• Polite
• Clean
• Personal
• Never rushed

You are not only checking in a guest.
You are welcoming them to their experience.

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