You can start learning a language from books, but to truly understand and use it naturally, you also need to hear it. Here’s why listening is essential:
1. Languages are spoken, not just written
Real-life language is spoken aloud—people talk to each other, not read sentences from books.
To communicate effectively, you need to understand how the language sounds, not just how it looks on paper.
2. Pronunciation is not always obvious
Many languages have spellings that don’t clearly show how words are pronounced (e.g., English, French).
Without listening, you might mispronounce words or not recognize them when spoken.
3. Understanding natural speed and rhythm
People speak quickly, with accents, intonation, pauses, and even slang.
Books usually use clear and perfect grammar, but real speech includes shortcuts, contractions, and informal expressions.
4. Listening trains your ear
Your brain needs to get used to the sounds and patterns of a new language.
Regular listening helps you understand without translating in your head—you recognize meaning instantly.
5. You need to hear to speak
If you don’t hear the language, you don’t know how to say it correctly.
Listening improves your speaking and pronunciation by copying native speakers.
In short:
Books teach structure and vocabulary. Listening teaches real communication. To master a language, you need both.
The Shinta Mani Foundation gives free dental care to children in Siem Reap. Many children do not go to the dentist. Some have tooth pain. Some cannot eat well. Some do not smile. The clinic helps these children.
More than 1,000 children get help. They get cleanings, fillings, and fluoride treatments. These treatments clean the teeth and stop pain. They help children feel better.
Many kind people work at the clinic. Volunteers from Global Dental Relief, Husk Cambodia, and the Shinta Mani Foundation help the children. They work together as a team.
Healthy teeth are important. When children have good teeth, they can eat well and sleep well. They go to school and learn. They smile more and feel happy.
The clinic is a big success. It helps many children and families. The volunteers work hard. Families say thank you for the help.
The Shinta Mani Foundation wants to help more children. The team makes more plans for the future.
Thank you to everyone who helps. Your care gives children brighter smiles and better lives.
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Vocabulary:
free dental care – when a dentist helps your teeth and you do not pay money
a dentist – a doctor who works with teeth
tooth pain – when your tooth hurts
to smile – to show you are happy by moving your mouth up
a cleaning (of teeth) – when someone makes your teeth clean
a filling (of a tooth) – when a dentist fixes a hole in your tooth
to stop pain – to make the pain go away
a fluoride treatment – a special liquid that helps make your teeth strong
a clinic – a small place where people get care from a doctor or dentist
a volunteer – a person who helps other people and does not get money
relief – a good feeling when pain or a problem goes away
healthy – feeling good and having no sickness or pain
a success – when something goes well and helps people
to care for somebody – to help someone and make sure they are okay
a bright smile – a happy and clean smile
a better life – a life that is happier, safer, and healthier
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Only one answer correct:
1. What Is A Dentist? a) Works with teeth b) Drives a school bus c) Sells medicine
2. What Does It Mean To Stop Pain? a) To start pain b) To make pain go away c) To clean your hands
3. What Is A Clinic? a) A store for toothbrushes b) A small place for medical or dental care c) A school for doctors
4. What Is Free Dental Care? a) Care for teeth that does not cost money b) Buying new toothbrushes c) Care for sick animals
5. What Does It Mean To Smile? a) To cry b) To show you are happy with your face c) To clean your teeth
6. What Is Tooth Pain? a) Pain in your back b) Pain in your tooth c) Pain in your arm
7. What Is A Filling (Of A Tooth)? a) A hole in the ground b) Something that fixes a hole in a tooth c) A type of toothpaste
8. What Is A Fluoride Treatment? a) A special drink for children b) A kind of food c) A liquid that makes teeth strong
9. What Is A Bright Smile? a) A clean and happy smile b) A shiny coin c) A loud voice
10. What Is A Volunteer? a) A person who sells toothpaste b) A person who helps and does not get money c) A person who drives a bus
11. What Does Healthy Mean? a) Eating candy b) Feeling tired c) Feeling good and not sick
12. What Is Relief? a) A bad feeling from pain b) A trip to the clinic c) A good feeling when pain goes away
13. What Is A Cleaning (Of Teeth)? a) Fixing a hole in a tooth b) Brushing and making teeth clean c) Eating sweet food
14. What Does It Mean To Care For Somebody? a) To help someone and make sure they are okay b) To teach someone math c) To tell someone to go away
15. What Is A Success? a) When something goes wrong b) When something helps people and goes well c) When something is difficult
16. What Is A Better Life? a) A life that is more fun at school b) A life that is happier, safer, and healthier c) A life with more toys
______________________ 1 a, 2 b, 3 b, 4 a, 5 b, 6 c, 7 b, 8 c, 9 a,
10 b, 11 c, 12 c, 13 b, 14 a, 15 c, 16 a
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Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
The dentist helps if you have ______ in your tooth. a) a cleaning b) a clinic c) tooth pain
If you have tooth pain, you can go to a ______ for help. a) clinic b) bright smile c) volunteer
A ______ is a person who helps without getting money. a) healthy b) volunteer c) relief
A ______ is when a dentist cleans your teeth to make them shiny. a) cleaning b) fluoride treatment c) filling
A ______ is something the dentist puts in a hole in your tooth. a) better life b) filling c) free dental care
A ______ helps make your teeth strong and stops tooth pain. a) fluoride treatment b) care for somebody c) bright smile
The dentist wants you to have a ______ and no pain. a) care for somebody b) success c) bright smile
Sometimes people get free help called ______ to fix their teeth. a) free dental care b) relief c) filling
When your tooth feels better, you have ______ from the pain. a) to smile b) relief c) healthy
To ______ means to show you are happy with your face. a) tooth pain b) to smile c) a dentist
You can ______ for your family to keep them healthy. a) care for somebody b) success c) clinic
A person who works on teeth is called a ______. a) volunteer b) dentist c) bright smile
When you feel good and strong, you are ______. a) better life b) healthy c) success
When something works well and helps people, it is a ______. a) filling b) success c) relief
A ______ is a place where dentists work and help people. a) clinic b) free dental care c) volunteer
When your life is happier and safer, you have ______. a) bright smile b) a better life c) cleaning
Answers: 1 c, 2 a, 3 b, 4 a, 5 b, 6 a, 7 c, 8 a, 9 b,
10 b, 11 c, 12 b, 13 b, 14 c, 15 a, 16 b
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Match the words to their correct definitions
Words:
free dental care
a dentist
tooth pain
to smile
a cleaning
a filling
to stop pain
a fluoride treatment
a clinic
a volunteer
relief
healthy
a success
to care for somebody
a bright smile
a better life
Definitions:
a) A person who helps without getting money. b) A place where people go to get help from a doctor or dentist. c) When your teeth get cleaned by a dentist. d) To show happiness with your face. e) Help that does not cost money to fix your teeth. f) Something a dentist puts in a tooth to fix a hole. g) To make the pain go away. h) When your tooth hurts. i) A treatment that makes your teeth strong and healthy. j) To look after someone because you want them to be well. k) Feeling good and not sick. l) A happy and healthy smile that shows your teeth. m) When something works well and is good. n) Feeling better because pain or problems stop. o) A person who fixes teeth. p) A life that is safer, happier, and better.
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1 e, 2 o, 3 h, 4 d, 5 c, 6 f, 7 g, 8 i, 9 b, 10 a, 11 n, 12 k, 13 m, 14 j, 15 l, 16 p
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True or False?
A volunteer helps people without getting money.
A filling is when a dentist cleans your teeth.
Tooth pain means your tooth hurts.
A clinic is a place where dentists work.
To smile means to show you are happy with your face.
Free dental care costs a lot of money.
A fluoride treatment helps make your teeth strong.
Healthy means you feel good and not sick.
A dentist is a person who works on cars.
Relief means feeling better when pain stops.
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True: 1,3,4,5,7,8,10
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Fill in, words below:
A dentist __________ people with their teeth.
Tooth __________ can make you feel bad.
A clinic is a place to get __________ for your teeth.
Volunteers give __________ dental care to children.
A __________ makes your teeth shine.
A __________ stops tooth pain in a hole.
Fluoride treatment makes teeth strong and __________
To smile means to show __________ on your face.
Healthy teeth help you have a __________ smile.
Caring for somebody helps them have a __________life.
Interview with Oum, a dentist, who supports the Foundation – complete, NO words given :
Q: Who are you? A: I am Oum. I am a dentist.
Q: What do you do? A: I help children with their t__________ and give dental care.
Q: How do you help the children? A: I clean their teeth, fix holes, and give f__________ treatments.
Q: What is a filling? A: A filling is when I put a special material in a hole in the t__________.
Q: Do you stop tooth pain? A: Yes, I stop tooth pain with f__________ and other treatments.
Q: Who helps you in your work? A: V__________and the Shinta Mani Foundation help me a lot.
Q: What is free dental care? A: Free dental care means children do not pay m__________ for dental help.
Q: Why is a bright smile important? A: A bright smile shows c__________ are healthy and happy.
Q: Where do you work? A: I work in a c__________ with my team of helpers.
Q: How do you feel when children have healthy teeth? A: I feel h__________ and proud to help them.
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Full interview:
Q: Who are you? A: I am Oum. I am a dentist.
Q: What do you do? A: I help children with their teeth and give dental care.
Q: How do you help the children? A: I clean their teeth, fix holes, and give fluoride treatments.
Q: What is a filling? A: A filling is when I put a special material in a hole in the tooth.
Q: Do you stop tooth pain? A: Yes, I stop tooth pain with fillings and other treatments.
Q: Who helps you in your work? A: Volunteers and the Shinta Mani Foundation help me a lot.
Q: What is free dental care? A: Free dental care means children do not pay money for dental help.
Q: Why is a bright smile important? A: A bright smile shows children are healthy and happy.
Q: Where do you work? A: I work in a clinic with my team of helpers.
Q: How do you feel when children have healthy teeth? A: I feel happy and proud to help them.
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I work as a dentist for the Shinta Mani Foundation. Every day, I help children with their teeth. I clean their teeth and fix holes with fillings. I give fluoride treatments to keep their teeth strong and healthy. Many children have tooth pain, and I stop the pain with my care. Volunteers and the foundation help me a lot. We give free dental care to children who need it. I work in a clinic with a friendly team. I feel happy when children smile and have healthy teeth. My work helps children have a better life and bright smiles.
Rewrite the story, starting with
She works as a dentist……….
and make all changes necessary.
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Oum works as a dentist for the Shinta Mani Foundation. Every day, she helps children with their teeth. She cleans their teeth and fixes holes with fillings. She gives fluoride treatments to keep their teeth strong and healthy. Many children have tooth pain, and she stops the pain with her care. Volunteers and the foundation help her a lot. They give free dental care to children who need it. She works in a clinic with a friendly team. She feels happy when children smile and have healthy teeth. Her work helps children have a better life and bright smiles.
If you see the same guest tomorrow and remember their drink, say:
“Good morning! Coffee with milk again?”
This makes them feel special.
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Confessions of a great waiter/waitress:
How I Make Guests Happy at Breakfast
I work as a waiter in a five-star hotel in Siem Reap. Every morning, I help guests who come to have breakfast. I always smile and say, “Good morning!” I speak politely and try to make them feel welcome. I show them to a clean table and ask, “Would you like coffee or tea?”
I listen carefully to what they want. Some guests like their coffee with milk, some with sugar. I try to remember their choice if I see them again the next day. I think this makes them feel special.
At the buffet, I help them if they look confused. I say, “Can I help you?” or “Would you like eggs?” If they want eggs, I ask, “How would you like them? Fried or boiled?” I always try to speak clearly and be kind.
Sometimes I ask, “Are you enjoying Siem Reap?” Many guests like to talk. I like to hear their stories. When they finish eating, I say, “Thank you. Have a nice day.”
I feel happy when guests smile or say thank you. I want them to have a good morning. I do my best every day to make their breakfast a nice experience.
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✅ Vocabulary
To smile – to move your mouth up when you are happy 😊 → Example: I smile when I see the guest.
To speak politely – to use kind and respectful words → Example: I say “please” and “thank you” to speak politely.
To feel welcome – to feel happy and comfortable in a place → Example: The guest feels welcome when I smile and help them.
To show somebody to a table – to take a guest to a table → Example: I say “please follow me” and show the guest to a table.
To listen carefully – to hear and think about what someone says → Example: I listen carefully when the guest speaks.
To remember – to keep something in your mind → Example: I remember the guest’s name and drink.
A choice – one thing from many options → Example: Coffee or tea? That is a choice.
To choose – to pick one thing → Example: The guest chooses fried eggs.
To feel special – to feel important or happy → Example: The guest feels special when I remember their coffee.
Confused – not sure what to do or where to go 😕 → Example: The guest is confused at the buffet.
Fried eggs – eggs cooked in oil in a pan 🍳 → Example: The guest wants fried eggs.
Boiled eggs – eggs cooked in hot water 🥚 → Example: Some guests like boiled eggs.
To enjoy something – to like something → Example: The guest enjoys breakfast.
To finish eating – to eat all the food and stop → Example: When guests finish eating, I clean the table.
A nice experience – a good and happy time → Example: I want the guest to have a nice experience.
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Multiple choice, only one answer correct:
What is a waiter? a) A person who serves food and drinks b) A person who cleans the hotel c) A person who drives a taxi
Who is a guest? a) A hotel worker b) A visitor or customer in a hotel c) A type of food
What does smile mean? a) To talk loudly b) To look happy by moving your mouth up c) To close your eyes
What does politely mean? a) In a kind and respectful way b) In a fast and careless way c) In a loud and angry way
What is a table? a) Something you sit on b) A kind of food c) A piece of furniture where you put food
What is coffee? a) A cold dessert b) A hot drink made from beans c) A type of bread
What is a buffet? a) A meal where you can choose many foods yourself b) A place where you sit c) A type of hotel room
What does confused mean? a) Very happy b) Very tired c) Not sure or not understanding
What does help mean? a) To ignore someone b) To do something to make it easier for someone c) To make a mistake
What is an egg? a) A fruit from a tree b) A drink c) A food from a chicken
What does fried mean? a) Cooked in water b) Cooked on a grill c) Cooked in hot oil or fat
What does boiled mean? a) Cooked in hot water b) Cooked in the oven c) Cooked on a grill
What does clearly mean? a) In a way easy to understand b) Quietly c) Quickly
What is a story? a) A place to eat b) A thing you tell about something that happened c) A type of food
What does thank you mean? a) A polite way to show you are grateful b) A way to say goodbye c) A way to show you are happy
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1 a 2 b 3 b 4 a 5 c 6 b 7 a 8 c 9 b 10 c 11 c 12 a 13 a 14 b 15 a
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Gap Fill Exercise:
I work as a __________ in a hotel. (waiter / cleaner / driver)
Every morning, I greet the __________ with a smile. (waiter / guest / cook)
I always try to be polite and speak __________. (quickly / politely / loudly)
I show guests to a clean __________ where they can sit. (chair / bed / table)
a. not sure or not understanding b. cooked in hot oil or fat c. a visitor or customer in a hotel d. in a kind and respectful way e. a food from a chicken f. a polite way to show you are grateful g. a thing you tell about something that happened h. a hot drink made from beans i. a piece of furniture where you put food j. to do something to make it easier for someone k. a person who serves food and drinks l. in a way easy to understand m. cooked in hot water n. to look happy by moving your mouth up o. a meal where you can choose many foods yourself
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1 k 2 c 3 n 4 d 5 i 6 h 7 o 8 a 9 j 10 e 11 b 12 m 13 l 14 g 15 f
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True or false?
A waiter serves food and drinks to guests.
Coffee is a type of fruit.
A buffet is a meal where guests choose their food.
Boiled means cooked in hot oil.
Politely means to speak in a kind way.
A smile shows that someone is happy.
Confused means to understand everything clearly.
An egg is a drink made from beans.
A table is a piece of furniture where you eat.
Help means to make things harder for someone.
Thank you is a way to say you are grateful.
Fried means cooked in hot water.
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True: 1,3,5,6,9,11
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Fill in, words below:
Every morning, I greet the guests with a big __________ and say, “Good morning!”
I always try to speak __________ to make the guests feel welcome at the hotel.
When a guest __________ in, I ask if they would like coffee or tea for their breakfast.
Some guests like their coffee with milk, and others prefer it black or with __________.
I help guests who look __________ by showing them the buffet and explaining the food.
If a guest wants eggs, I ask how they would like them cooked, fried or __________.
I try to remember the guest’s favorite __________ order if they come again the next day.
Sometimes, I ask guests if they are enjoying their time in Siem Reap and __________ carefully.
When guests finish eating, I thank them politely and __________ them a nice day.
It makes me happy when guests smile or say thank you after I __________ their breakfast.
I always keep the tables __________ and ready for new guests to have a good breakfast.
My goal is to give every guest a good start to their __________ by serving breakfast with kindness.
I work as a waiter in a five-star hotel in Siem Reap. Every morning, I help guests who come to have breakfast. I always smile and say, “Good morning!” I speak politely and try to make them feel welcome. I show them to a clean table and ask, “Would you like coffee or tea?”
I listen carefully to what they want. Some guests like their coffee with milk, some with sugar. I try to remember their choice if I see them again the next day. I think this makes them feel special.
At the buffet, I help them if they look confused. I say, “Can I help you?” or “Would you like eggs?” If they want eggs, I ask, “How would you like them? Fried or boiled?” I always try to speak clearly and be kind.
Sometimes I ask, “Are you enjoying Siem Reap?” Many guests like to talk. I like to hear their stories. When they finish eating, I say, “Thank you. Have a nice day.”
I feel happy when guests smile or say thank you. I want them to have a good morning. I do my best every day to make their breakfast a nice experience.
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Chantrea is the waitress who has told you the story about her work above. Now rewrite the story starting with
How Chantrea makes guests happy at breakfast. She works as a waiter……
und make all changes necessary.
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Chanthea works as a waiter in a five-star hotel in Siem Reap. Every morning, she helps guests who come to have breakfast. She always smiles and says, “Good morning!” She speaks politely and tries to make them feel welcome. She shows them to a clean table and asks, “Would you like coffee or tea?”
She listens carefully to what they want. Some guests like their coffee with milk, some with sugar. She tries to remember their choice if she sees them again the next day. She thinks this makes them feel special.
At the buffet, she helps guests if they look confused. She says, “Can I help you?” or “Would you like eggs?” If they want eggs, she asks, “How would you like them? Fried or boiled?” She always tries to speak clearly and be kind.
Sometimes she asks, “Are you enjoying Siem Reap?” Many guests like to talk. She likes to hear their stories. When they finish eating, she says, “Thank you. Have a nice day.”
She feels happy when guests smile or say thank you. She wants them to have a good morning. She does her best every day to make their breakfast a nice experience.
In Siem Reap where dreams seemed far, A guiding light became their star. Shinta Mani lends a hand, To help young hopes rise and stand.
They learn to cook, to greet, to grow, With tools and skills the world will know. A bike, a book, a voice to speak, Support for those once lost and weak.
From village farms to hotel halls, Each dreamer answers brighter calls. A future built on care and grace— New hope for every time and place.
A song in honor of the Shinta Mani Foundation team:
Listen to the text:
The Shinta Mani Foundation is a non-profit organization in Cambodia. It started in 2004 and helps people in many ways. One of its most important projects is building houses for poor families in the countryside. These families often live in very bad conditions or have no home at all.
So far, the foundation has already built 123 homes. These houses are simple, but they are safe and strong. They give families a clean and dry place to live. Many people feel happy and safe in their new homes. Some even help with the building, which creates a strong sense of community.
The foundation was started by Mr. Sokoun Chanpreda. His goal is to improve people’s lives, not only by giving them homes but also by creating better opportunities for the future.
When a family receives a new home, it changes their life. Children can sleep well, study, and stay healthy. Parents can work and plan for a better future.
The work of the Shinta Mani Foundation is a great example of how one organization can make a big difference. It does not just build houses—it builds hope and a better tomorrow for many Cambodian families.
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Vocabularies:
non-profit organization: a group that helps people and does not make money for itself
in many ways: using different methods or doing different things
important: something that matters a lot or helps a lot
a project: a plan or activity to do something helpful or new
countryside: land outside the city, with villages, farms, and nature
to live in bad conditions: to live in a place that is not clean or safe
clean, dry: not dirty and not wet
to feel safe: to feel that nothing bad will happen
to create a sense of community: to help people feel they are part of a group
to improve: to make something better
to create opportunities: to give people a chance to do better things
the future: the time that comes after now
to receive: to get something
to change life: to make life different, usually better
to stay healthy: to not get sick; to be well
to make a difference: to help in a big or good way
to build hope: to help people believe that things will be better
a better tomorrow: a good life in the future
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Multiple choice, only one answer correct:
1. What is a project? a) A plan or activity to do something new b) A type of animal c) A place to sleep
2. What does to feel safe mean? a) To feel hungry b) To feel protected and secure c) To feel tired
3. What is the countryside? a) A busy city street b) Land with farms and nature outside cities c) A large building
4. What does to improve mean? a) To stop something b) To make something better c) To make something worse
5. What does to create opportunities mean? a) To give people chances to do better things b) To break something c) To close all doors
6. What does to change life mean? a) To make life different or better b) To go to sleep early c) To forget your name
7. What does a non-profit organization do? a) Makes money by selling products b) Helps people without making money for itself c) Plays sports
8. What does clean and dry mean? a) Dirty and wet b) Not dirty and not wet c) Hot and cold
9. What does to receive mean? a) To jump b) To run quickly c) To get something
10. What is a sense of community? a) Feeling alone b) Feeling part of a group c) Cleaning a building
11. What does to build hope mean? a) To paint a house b) To help people believe things will get better c) To write a story
12. What does in many ways mean? a) Only one way b) Using different methods c) Doing nothing
13. What does to stay healthy mean? a) To eat well and not get sick b) To sleep all day c) To stop working
14. What does to make a difference mean? a) To take a photo b) To help in a big or good way c) To break a rule
15. What does the future mean? a) The time before now b) The time that comes after now c) The time when we sleep
16. What does to live in bad conditions mean? a) To live in a nice hotel b) To live in a place that is not safe or clean c) To live in a car
17. What does important mean? a) Something you eat b) Something very small c) Something that matters a lot
18. What does to create a better tomorrow mean? a) A good life in the future b) A holiday last year c) A fun game
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Word-definition match exercise:
Words:
Project
Feel safe
Countryside
Improve
Create opportunities
Change life
Non-profit organization
Clean and dry
Receive
Sense of community
Build hope
In many ways
Stay healthy
Make a difference
Future
Live in bad conditions
Important
Create a better tomorrow
Definitions:
a) To feel protected and secure b) Using different methods or doing different things c) To live in a place that is not safe or clean d) To get something e) To help people believe things will get better f) Land with farms and nature outside cities g) To make life different or better h) To give people chances to do better things i) To make something better j) An organization that helps people without making money for itself k) To eat well and not get sick l) To help in a big or good way m) A good life in the future n) To feel alone o) To take a photo p) A plan or activity to do something new q) Feeling part of a group r) The time that comes after now
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True, false
A non-profit organization makes money for itself.
The countryside is land with farms and villages outside cities.
To feel safe means to feel worried and scared.
A project is a plan to do something new or helpful.
To improve means to make something worse.
Clean and dry means not dirty and not wet.
To receive means to give something to someone else.
Creating opportunities means giving people chances to do better things.
To stay healthy means to eat well and not get sick.
Living in bad conditions means living in a safe and clean place.
Building hope helps people believe things will get better.
The future is the time before now.
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Fill in, words below:
A project can help people live better __________.
Non-profit groups work to help others, not earn __________
Some people live in places that are not __________.
The countryside has __________, trees, and small villages.
A strong community makes people feel __________ and connected.
Helping others can __________ a better future.
Some people need clean and dry homes to stay __________
A small __________ can make a big difference.
People feel hope when they see __________ things coming.
Many people work hard to improve [make better] their __________.
Match the beginnings (1–10) with the correct endings (A–J) NOT EASY:
Beginnings:
A non-profit group
People feel safe
A project can
The countryside is
Clean homes help
A sense of community
We can make a difference
Some people live
Hope helps people
The future is
Endings :
A. when they feel protected. B. a place with farms and small villages. C. believe things will get better. D. by helping other people. E. people stay healthy. F. helps people feel connected. G. helps people in need. H. in dirty and unsafe places. I. help a community grow. J. the time after today.
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Answers: 1 G, 2 A, 3 I, 4 B, 5 E, 6 F, 7 D, 8 H, 9 C, 10 J
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Interview with a representative o f the Shinta Mani Foundation, fill in, words below:
Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell us about your foundation?
Representative: Yes, our foundation is a non-profit group. We help people in need.
1. What does your foundation do? We help people live in better and safer __________.
2. Who do you help? We help families who live in __________ conditions.
3. How do you help them? We build projects to give them clean and __________homes.
4. Do you make money from this work? No, we do not make money. We just want to __________.
5. Where do you work? We work in the __________ and small towns.
6. Why is clean and dry important? It helps people stay __________ and feel safe.
7. What is a “sense of community”? It means people feel they are __________ of a group.
8. Can small projects make a big difference? Yes! Even small help can __________ someone’s life.
9. What do you mean by “a better tomorrow”? We want people to have __________ and a good future.
10. How can others help your foundation? They can join our projects or __________ support to families.
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healthy – hope – help – part – conditions – give – bad – change – countryside – dry
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1. conditions
2. bad
3. dry
4. help
5. countryside
6. healthy
7. part
8. change
9. hope
10. give
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I work for a non-profit foundation. Every day, I help people who live in bad conditions. In the morning, I visit families in the countryside. I talk to them and listen to their needs. Then, I plan small projects with my team. We try to build clean and dry homes. Sometimes we bring clothes or school things for children. I write reports and call other people who want to help. My work is not easy, but I like it. I feel happy when people smile. I know I make a difference. I want to help build a better tomorrow. _________________
Rewrite the story in the 3rd person singular present simple, start with
He works for a non-profit…………
and make all changes necessary. __________________
Correct version:
He works for a non-profit foundation. Every day, he helps people who live in bad conditions. In the morning, he visits families in the countryside. He talks to them and listens to their needs. Then, he plans small projects with his team. They try to build clean and dry homes. Sometimes they bring clothes or school things for children. He writes reports and calls other people who want to help. His work is not easy, but he likes it. He feels happy when people smile. He knows he makes a difference. He wants to help build a better tomorrow.
making young people feel confident and ready for their future.
A university and a community organization work together to help young people. They want to give students good education and teach important life skills. These skills help students make good decisions and prepare for their future.
People from the university visit the community organization to talk with the students. They give advice about how to think clearly, communicate well, and plan goals. This helps the students to be ready for college and work.
The university shares knowledge and helps with training. The community organization gives a place where students can learn and practice new skills. Both groups support each other to make a positive difference in young people’s lives.
They want to keep working together in the future. They plan to do more workshops, talks, and mentoring sessions. Sometimes, they may offer internships or scholarships to help students more.
This cooperation helps young people feel confident and ready for their future. It shows how schools and community groups can join hands to support education and personal growth. Together, they help young people build better lives.
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Vocabulary:
Cooperation Working together with other people.
Community A group of people who live or work near each other.
Confident Feeling sure about yourself.
Education Learning at school or from teachers.
Skills Things you can do well.
A decision Choosing what to do.
To prepare for the future Getting ready for what will happen later.
To give advice To help someone by telling them what to do.
To think clearly To understand and decide without confusion.
To communicate To talk or share ideas with others.
A goal Something you want to do or achieve.
To share knowledge To give information or teach others.
To practice To do something many times to get better.
To support To help someone.
A difference in life A change that makes life better.
A workshop A class where you learn by doing.
A talk Someone speaking to teach or explain something.
A mentoring session A meeting where an older person helps and advises a younger person.
An internship A short job to learn work skills.
A scholarship Money to help pay for school or study.
To join hands To work together with other people.
Personal growth Getting better and learning new things about yourself.
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Multiple-choice test – one answer correct:
1. What is “cooperation”? a) Working together with others b) Working alone c) Playing games
2. What is a “community”? a) A single person b) A group of people who live or work near each other c) A city far away
3. What does “confident” mean? a) Feeling tired b) Feeling unsure about yourself c) Feeling sure about yourself
4. What is “education”? a) Learning at school or from teachers b) Sleeping at home c) Eating food
5. What are “skills”? a) Things you can do well b) Things you don’t like c) Things you buy
6. What is “a decision”? a) Doing nothing b) Choosing what to do c) Sleeping
7. What does “to prepare for the future” mean? a) Getting ready for what will happen later b) Forgetting what to do c) Watching TV
8. What does “to give advice” mean? a) To help someone by telling what to do b) To ignore someone c) To ask questions
9. What does “to think clearly” mean? a) To talk loudly b) To be very tired c) To decide without confusion
10. What does “to communicate” mean? a) To keep secrets b) To share ideas with others c) To run fast
11. What is “a goal”? a) Something you want to do or achieve b) Something you want to eat c) Something you want to forget
12. What does “to share knowledge” mean? a) To play games with friends b) To keep information only to yourself c) To teach others or give information
13. What does “to practice” mean? a) To sleep all day b) To do something many times to get better c) To do something once and stop
14. What does “to support” mean? a) To leave someone b) To help someone c) To ignore someone
15. What is “a difference in life”? a) A day without school b) A change that makes life better c) A place far away
16. What is “a workshop”? a) A class where you learn by doing b) A park to play c) A place to watch movies
17. What is “a talk”? a) Someone running b) Someone speaking to teach or explain c) Someone singing a song
18. What is “a mentoring session”? a) A meeting where an older person helps a younger person b) A sports game c) A party with friends
19. What is “an internship”? a) A short job to learn work skills b) A holiday trip c) A movie to watch
20. What is “a scholarship”? a) Money to buy clothes b) Money to help pay for school or study c) Money to buy food
21. What does “to join hands” mean? a) To work together with other people b) To fight with others c) To run alone
22. What is “personal growth”? a) Getting better and learning new things about yourself b) Playing games all day c) Staying the same all the time
_______________________ Answers: 1 a 2 b 3 c 4 a 5 a 6 b 7 a 8 a 9 c 10 b 11 a 12 c 13 b 14 b 15 b 16 a 17 b 18 a 19 a 20 b 21 a 22 a
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Gap-fill test, one answer correct:
Cooperation means working __________ with others. (together / alone / slowly)
A community is a group of people who live __________ each other. (far / near / inside)
If you feel confident, you feel __________ about yourself. (afraid / sure / sad)
Education happens at __________ or from teachers. (school / home / market)
Skills are things you can do __________. (badly / well / never)
A decision is when you choose what to __________. (eat / do / sleep)
To prepare for the future means to get ready for what will __________ later. (stop / happen / fall)
To give advice means to help someone by telling what to __________. (buy / do / run)
To think clearly means to decide without __________. (noise / confusion / time)
To communicate means to share ideas with __________. (yourself / others / animals)
A goal is something you want to __________ or do. (forget / have / achieve)
To share knowledge means to __________ what you know with others. (keep / teach / hide)
To practice means to do something many times to get __________. (tired / better / lost)
To support someone means to help or __________ them. (leave / help / ignore)
An internship is a short job to learn __________ skills. (play / work / sleep)
Answers: 1 together 2 near 3 sure 4 school 5 badly 6 do 7 happen 8 run 9 confusion 10 others 11 achieve 12 teach 13 lost 14 help 15 sleep
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True or false?
The visit gives students advice to improve their life skills.
No students join the visit.
The cooperation helps students make good decisions for their future.
Only teachers attend the visit.
Students receive practical help during the visit.
The visit comes from a partner university.
The visit does not inspire the students.
Students learn how to prepare for their future during the visit.
The cooperation focuses only on sports and games.
Clear thinking is part of the lessons in the visit.
Students share what they learn with others.
The cooperation gives only money for studies.
The visit supports students’ personal growth.
No talks or mentoring sessions happen during the visit.
The cooperation helps students improve their communication skills.
a. to help someone or give help b. a group of people living or working together c. to get ready for what will happen later d. to do something many times to improve e. a meeting to learn or do a particular activity f. to say or show ideas to others g. the ability to do something well h. to give ideas to help someone make a choice i. to speak with someone to give advice or information j. being sure about yourself k. a choice you make l. to work with others for a common purpose m. to teach or tell others what you know n. something you want to achieve o. to understand and decide without confusion p. a talk where an experienced person helps another q. a change that affects life r. the process of learning at school or elsewhere
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Answers: 1 l 2 b 3 j 4 r 5 g 6 k 7 c 8 h 9 o 10 f 11 n 12 m 13 d 14 a 15 q 16 e 17 i 18 p
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Which goes with which?
Sentence starts:
Cooperation helps students …
A community is …
Giving advice means …
Students learn skills to …
To prepare for the future means …
A decision is …
To think clearly helps you …
Sharing knowledge means …
Support means …
A workshop is …
Sentence endings:
a. a meeting to learn new things. b. a place where people live or work together. c. to get ready for what will happen later. d. to help someone. e. to tell others what you know. f. to understand and decide well. g. to learn important life skills. h. to help people grow and improve. i. to work well with others. j. to make good choices.
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Fill in, words below:
Students visit the university to learn new __________.
The visit helps students __________ good decisions.
__________give advice to the students.
Students __________ thinking clearly.
The cooperation helps ___________ prepare for the future.
Students share _________ with each other.
The community __________ learning and growth.
Students feel __________ after the visit.
The workshop __________ important life skills.
A talk helps students understand their __________.
The mentoring session gives personal __________.
Students join hands to work __________
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supports – skills – together – teachers – teaches – students – help – goals – make – confident – knowledge – practice
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Correct answers:
skills
2. make
3. teachers
4. practice
5. students
6. knowledge
7. supports
8. confident
9. teaches
10. goals
11. help
12. together.
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At the meeting, I learn many important life skills. I get advice that helps me make good decisions. I learn how to think clearly and stay confident. I practice sharing my ideas with others. The workshops teach me how to work well with people. The talks help me understand my goals. I also get support to grow and prepare for my future. This meeting helps me feel ready and strong for what comes next in my life.
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Rewrite the story, starting with
At the meeting, he learns…..
and make all changes necessary.
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At the meeting, he learns many important life skills. He gets advice that helps him make good decisions. He learns how to think clearly and stay confident. He practices sharing his ideas with others. The workshops teach him how to work well with people. The talks help him understand his goals. He also gets support to grow and prepare for his future. This meeting helps him feel ready and strong for what comes next in his life.
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Complete, fill in: meeting – skills – teach – well – mentors – goal – good – after – grow
1. Q: Do you like the meeting? A: Yes, I like the meeting very much.
2. Q: What do you learn at the meeting? A: I learn important life __________.
3. Q: Who gives you advice? A: The teachers and __________ give me advice.
4. Q: How does the advice help you? A: It helps me make __________ decisions.
5. Q: What do you practice at the __________? A: I practice thinking clearly and sharing knowledge.
6. Q: Do you feel more confident _________ the meeting? A: Yes, I feel more confident.
7. Q: What do workshops do? A: Workshops __________ me new skills.
8. Q: How does the community help you? A: The community supports me to ___________ and learn.
9. Q: What is your goal after the meeting? A: My __________ is to prepare for the future.
10. Q: Do you think cooperation is important? A: Yes, cooperation helps me work __________ with others.
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Correct version:
1. Q: Do you like the meeting? A: Yes, I like the meeting very much.
2. Q: What do you learn at the meeting? A: I learn important life skills.
3. Q: Who gives you advice? A: The teachers and mentors give me advice.
4. Q: How does the advice help you? A: It helps me make good decisions.
5. Q: What do you practice at the meeting? A: I practice thinking clearly and sharing knowledge.
6. Q: Do you feel more confident after the meeting? A: Yes, I feel more confident.
7. Q: What do workshops do? A: Workshops teach me new skills.
8. Q: How does the community help you? A: The community supports me to grow and learn.
9. Q: What is your goal after the meeting? A: My goal is to prepare for the future.
10. Q: Do you think cooperation is important? A: Yes, cooperation helps me work well with others.
Real Experience Show the real life of people in the countryside. Let tourists meet local people in their homes and villages, not in places made to look special.
Work with the Community Work together with local people to plan and run the tours. This helps local families and gives them extra income. You can also support village projects.
Daily Activities Let tourists join in everyday life. They can visit local markets, help with farming, try making crafts, or eat meals with local families.
Learn About Culture Help tourists learn about Cambodian culture. They can visit pagodas, watch or join ceremonies, and enjoy traditional music or dancing.
Teach About the Countryside Tour guides should talk about Cambodian history, farming, and how people live. They should be ready to answer questions.
Be a Good Tourist Ask tourists to respect nature, local people, and traditions. They should not take or damage anything and should always be polite.
Speak Clearly Tour guides should speak English or the language of the visitors. Good speaking helps tourists feel happy and understand everything.
Safety and Comfort Keep tourists safe and comfortable. Give easy instructions, especially for new or unusual activities.
Think About the Future Make sure the tours do not hurt nature or village life. Try to help the community and protect the culture for the future.
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Vocabulary:
1. to offer a tour – to give people the chance to go on a trip or visit a place with a guide.
2. countryside – land outside the city with farms, fields, and small villages.
3. an experience – something you do or see that helps you learn or remember.
4. local people – the people who live in a place.
5. a village – a small group of houses where people live, smaller than a town.
6. a community – a group of people living in the same place or area.
7. to run a tour – to plan and guide a trip for visitors.
8. an income – money you get from working or selling something.
9. to support – to help someone or something.
10. an activity – something people do for fun or learning.
11. to join – to take part in something.
12. farming – working with animals or plants to get food.
13. to make crafts – to create things with your hands, like baskets or clothes.
14. a meal – food you eat at one time (for example, lunch or dinner).
15. to watch a ceremony – to look at a special event like a wedding or religious activity.
16. to answer a question – to say something when someone asks you something.
17. to respect nature – to care for the earth, animals, and plants.
18. to damage – to break or hurt something.
19. to be polite – to be nice and show good manners.
20. to feel happy – to have a good feeling or be glad.
21. safety – being free from danger or harm.
22. comfort – feeling good, warm, or relaxed.
23. easy instructions – simple steps that are not hard to follow.
24. to hurt somebody – to cause pain or injury to someone.
25. to protect something – to keep something safe from harm.
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Multiple-choice test, one answer correct
1. What does to offer a tour mean? a) To give people the chance to go on a trip with a guide b) To buy food for a visitor c) To take care of a hotel room
2. What is the countryside? a) A place with many big shops b) A busy street in a city c) A quiet place with farms and small villages
3. What is an experience? a) A food you eat once b) A thing you buy at the market c) Something you do and learn from
4. Who are local people? a) People who come from other countries b) People who live in the area c) People who teach in schools
5. What is a village? a) A large town with many buses b) A place with many tall buildings c) A small group of homes in the countryside
6. What does a community mean? a) A group of people living in the same area b) A meal eaten in a restaurant c) A sport you play with friends
7. What does it mean to run a tour? a) To sleep during the day b) To organize and lead a visit for people c) To write about a place
8. What is an income? a) A letter from a friend b) A gift from a tourist c) Money earned from work
9. What does to support mean? a) To help someone or a group b) To clean a house c) To sell drinks to visitors
10. What is an activity? a) Something you do like making or learning b) A shop where people buy clothes c) A car for driving tourists
11. What does to join mean? a) To leave early b) To become part of a group or activity c) To sit and wait
12. What is farming? a) Working with animals and crops b) Eating food with a family c) Drawing pictures of trees
13. What does to make crafts mean? a) To talk to a group of people b) To build houses with machines c) To create things with your hands
14. What is a meal? a) A plan for traveling b) Food you eat at one time c) A tool for farming
15. What does to watch a ceremony mean? a) To look at a special event b) To cook a traditional food c) To clean a village
16. What does to answer a question mean? a) To say something after someone asks b) To sit in a group c) To wait for a guide
17. What does to respect nature mean? a) To throw trash on the ground b) To keep the environment clean c) To take photos of animals
18. What does to damage mean? a) To break or hurt something b) To fix something c) To share something
19. What does to be polite mean? a) To speak nicely and show good manners b) To walk slowly in the sun c) To run through a village
20. What does to feel happy mean? a) To cry a lot b) To feel tired after walking c) To enjoy and smile
21. What is safety? a) A way to make friends b) Being away from danger c) Having a job
22. What is comfort? a) Feeling good and relaxed b) Getting ready to travel c) Playing a game with others
23. What are easy instructions? a) Steps that are simple to follow b) Questions about a place c) A short story about a person
24. What does to hurt somebody mean? a) To make someone feel better b) To cause pain c) To give someone a tour
25. What does to protect something mean? a) To break it by mistake b) To give it away c) To keep it safe
The group leader was proud to __________ the village tour. a) run b) join c) answer
The villagers cook a meal and __________ it with guests. a) join b) run c) share
Visitors can __________ a traditional ceremony if they want. a) feel b) watch c) protect
The local people like to __________ crafts to sell at the market. a) comfort b) run c) make
The guide gave clear and __________ instructions. a) hurt b) easy c) damage
The guide answered every __________ from the tourists. a) join b) activity c) question
You must never __________ anyone during the tour. a) answer b) hurt c) join
Visitors should __________ nature and local animals. a) protect b) hurt c) support
The villagers earn an __________ from the tours. a) income b) experience c) comfort
Tour guides need to __________ local customs carefully. a) answer b) respect c) join
The village is a small __________ where many families live. a) community b) countryside c) village
The children joined a fun __________ with the farmers. a) village b) meal c) activity
The family offered us a delicious home-cooked __________. a) answer b) income c) meal
The goal is to __________ nature and not cause harm. a) protect b) watch c) damage
The guide showed how to __________ baskets made of bamboo. a) protect b) run c) make
The guide is responsible for the visitors’ __________ and comfort. a) farming b) damage c) safety
Tourists feel __________ after spending time with villagers. a) hurt b) happy c) watch
The village __________ helps everyone to work together. a) community b) experience c) farming
The children enjoyed the farming __________ very much. a) income b) meal c) activity
The guide gave __________ instructions before starting the activity. a) farming b) easy c) protect
We want to __________ tours that show real village life. a) respect b) offer c) hurt
The tour helps the local __________ by giving money and work. a) farming b) answer c) community
The village is in the quiet __________ of Cambodia. a) countryside b) answer c) community
You can __________ a farm activity like planting rice. a) join b) protect c) support
Please be __________ when you visit local families. a) feel b) answer c) polite
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1 a, 2 c, 3 b, 4 c, 5 b, 6 c, 7 b, 8 a, 9 a, 10 b, 11 a, 12 c, 13 c, 14 a, 15 c, 16 c, 17 b, 18 a, 19 c, 20 b, 21 b, 22 c, 23 a, 24 a, 25 c
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True or false statements:
The tours help local communities earn income.
Tour guides should avoid answering tourists’ questions.
Visitors can watch traditional ceremonies during the tours.
It is important to protect nature and not cause damage.
Tourists should be polite when visiting local families.
The village tours show fake and staged scenarios.
Tour guides do not need to speak English.
Comfort and safety are important for tourists on the tours.
The tours do not help the local economy.
Visitors can join farming activities in the countryside.
Tour guides should give easy instructions for activities.
Tourists should disrespect local customs to learn more.
The tours allow tourists to learn about Cambodian culture.
Visitors should try to hurt animals to protect them.
The tours are planned with the help of the local community
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True: 1,3,4,5,8,10,11,13,15
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Match the word to its definition:
Words:
Community
Activity
Income
Polite
Comfort
Experience
Village
Protect
Safety
Respect
Farming
Tradition
Guide
Ceremony
Craft
Support
Nature
Instruction#
Definitions:
a) A small group of houses in the countryside b) To keep someone or something safe from harm c) The natural world, including plants and animals d) A task or event that people do for fun or learning e) Showing good manners toward others f) Help or assistance given to someone or something g) Money earned from work or business h) A person who helps others understand or do something i) Rules or directions given to explain how to do something j) The way of life or customs passed down from older generations k) A special event or celebration with rituals l) A handmade object made with skill m) The feeling of being relaxed and free from pain n) The act of growing crops and raising animals for food o) The act of honoring or valuing someone or something p) The feeling or knowledge gained from doing something q) Being free from danger or harm r) A group of people living in the same area
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Answers:
1 r, 2 d, 3 g, 4 e, 5 m, 6 p, 7 a, 8 b, 9 q, 10 o, 11 n, 12 j, 13 h, 14 k, 15 l, 16 f, 17 c, 18 i#
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Fill in, words below:
The tour shows the life of __________ people.
Visitors join activities in the __________
Tour __________ answer questions in English.
People make crafts in the __________.
Tourists watch a ceremony in the __________.
The __________ supports the local community.
Visitors __________ a meal with local families.
It is important to respect __________
Safety and comfort are __________ on tours.
The __________ helps to run the tour.
Visitors __________ about farming and crafts.
Tourists must be __________ and kind.
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community – guides – eat – local – polite – pagoda – village – nature.- learn – important – tour – countryside
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local
2. village
3. guides
4. countryside
5. pagoda
6. tour
7. eat
8. nature.
9. important
10. community
11. learn
12. polite
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You talk to Thorn Bun Thoeng, who offers the Preah Dak Village Experience tour; he has got lots of useful information on that topic – complete, words below:
What is the tour about?
It shows local people and their life in the __________.
Who do you work with?
We work with the village __________ and local families.
What activities do tourists do?
Tourists join farming, make __________, and visit markets.
Can tourists eat local food?
Yes, tourists eat meals with local __________.
Why is respect important?
Respect keeps traditions safe and makes __________ happy.
Do guides speak English?
Yes, guides speak English to _________ tourists understand.
How do you keep tourists safe?
We give clear __________ and watch activities carefully.
What should tourists not do?
Tourists should not hurt people, animals, or __________
Are tours fake [not real or not true]or real?
Tours are real, not __________ or staged.
How does the village benefit [something good that you get from something]?
The village earns __________ and support from tours.
Can tourists watch ceremonies?
Yes, tourists watch local ceremonies like in _________.
What is comfort on a tour?
Comfort means feeling __________ and relaxed during the tour.
Who answers questions?
The tour guide __________ questions from tourists.
Why is language important?
Language helps tourists __________ and enjoy the tour.
What is responsible tourism?
It means __________ the village and respecting local customs.
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understand – money – village – answers – help – pagodas – families – fake – helping – people – safe – nature. – crafts – instructions
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village
2. community
3. crafts
4. families
5. people
6. help
7. instructions
8. nature.
9. fake
10. money
11. pagodas
12. safe
13. answers
14. understand
15. helping
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A tour-guide:
I start the tour by going to the local market. I see fresh fruits and vegetables there. Then, I visit a farm where I help with farming activities like planting or picking crops. After that, I go to a family home and eat a home-cooked meal with them. I watch a traditional ceremony at the village pagoda. I listen to stories about local customs and ask questions when I want. I feel safe and comfortable during the tour. This tour shows real village life and how local people live.
Rewrite the story, starting with
He starts the tour by going to….
and make all chages necessary!
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Correct version:
He starts the tour by going to the local market. He sees fresh fruits and vegetables there. Then, he visits a farm where he helps with farming activities like planting or picking crops. After that, he goes to a family home and eats a home-cooked meal with them. He watches a traditional ceremony at the village pagoda. He listens to stories about local customs and asks questions when he wants. He feels safe and comfortable during the tour. This tour shows real village life and how local people live.
before Pov received support, life was a daily struggle.
Pov lives in a small village in Cambodia. He has a wife and two children. His wife waits for a baby. Life is hard. Pov has no job. He has no money. He feels worried and sad. He wants to help his family, but he does not know how.
Then, the Shinta Mani Foundation gives him a small loan. He does not pay interest. Pov feels happy. He starts a small business. He sells dried fish.
Every day, Pov works hard. He buys fish. He cleans the fish. He dries the fish in the sun. Then he goes to the market. Many people like his fish. Some shops ask for big orders. His business grows.
Now, Pov makes money. He builds a strong house for his family. They feel safe. He buys a tuk-tuk. He uses it for work. He also drives his children to school.
Pov feels proud. He helps his family. He has a job. He has a good home. He smiles more. He feels strong. His wife is happy. His children are happy. Pov has hope. He makes his life better, step by step. ___________________
Vocabularies:
1. to receive support – to get help 2. a struggle – something that is very hard to do 3. to wait for a baby – to be pregnant (a baby is growing inside the mother) 4. to feel worried – to think something bad may happen 5. to be sad – to feel not happy 6. a loan – money someone gives you, and you give it back later 7. to pay interest – to pay extra money for a loan 8. dried fish – fish with no water inside, kept in the sun to make it dry 9. to clean something – to make something not dirty 10. to dry something – to take water away from something 11. a big order – when a person or shop asks for many things to buy 12. to grow – to become bigger or better 13. to make money – to get money from working 14. to feel safe – to feel okay and not in danger 15. to feel proud – to feel good about what you do 16. to smile – to move your mouth to show you are happy 17. to have hope – to believe something good can happen 18. step by step – slowly, one part at a time
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Multiple-choice test, one answer correct:
1. What does „to smile“ mean? A. to jump B. to run C. to show you are happy with your mouth
2. What does „to feel proud“ mean? A. to feel good about what you do B. to feel sick C. to feel bored
3. What does „to dry something“ mean? A. to cut it B. to take water away C. to make it wet
4. What is „support“? A. a story B. help from someone C. a school
5. What does „to wait for a baby“ mean? A. to cry for a baby B. to want a baby C. to be pregnant
6. What does „to feel safe“ mean? A. to feel cold B. to feel tired C. to feel okay and not in danger
7. What does „to pay interest“ mean? A. to pay extra money on a loan B. to get free money C. to read a book
8. What does „step by step“ mean? A. very fast B. without shoes C. slowly, one part at a time
9. What does „to feel worried“ mean? A. to think something bad may happen B. to sleep C. to be tired
10. What is „a big order“? A. a short walk B. one small thing C. when someone wants many things
11. What does „to grow“ mean? A. to become bigger B. to go away C. to play outside
12. What does „to clean something“ mean? A. to make something big B. to hide something C. to make something not dirty
13. What is „dried fish“? A. fish in the river B. fish that sings C. fish with no water inside
14. What does „to be sad“ mean? A. to be loud B. to dance C. to feel not happy
15. What does „to make money“ mean? A. to lose money B. to give money C. to get money from work
16. What does „to receive support“ mean? A. to read a letter B. to get help C. to give a gift
17. What is „a loan“? A. a kind of food B. money you get and give back later C. a tool
18. What is „a struggle“? A. something you buy B. something that is very hard C. something that is easy
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1 C, 2 A, 3 B, 4 B, 5 C, 6 C, 7 A, 8 C, 9 A, 10 C, 11 A, 12 C, 13 C, 14 C, 15 C, 16 B, 17 B, 18 B ##################
Gap-fill test, one answer correct:
She feels ______ because she is safe at home. (cold, tired, safe)
I ______ clean my hands before I eat. (must, can, will)
The family buys a ______ to take the children to school. (car, bike, tuk-tuk)
I want to ______ money to buy toys. (make, break, run)
Pov takes a ______ from the bank to start a business. (house, loan, car)
I ______ sad when I lose my toy. (dance, sing, feel)
When it rains, clothes take time to ______. (play, swim, dry)
You pay ______ on money you borrow from the bank. (food, interest, water)
She needs to ______ her room every day. (eat, clean, sleep)
I ______ smile when I am happy. (will, do, can)
The baby smiles when she is ______. (tired, happy, sad)
The plant ______ bigger every day. (eats, sleeps, grows)
I ______ for my baby to be born. (run, wait, jump)
A ______ order means someone buys many things. (small, long, big)
I ______ support from my teacher with my homework. (drink, wash, receive)
He ______ safe at home with his family. (runs, cooks, feels)
A struggle is something that is very ______. (fast, easy, hard)
The man pays ______ for borrowing money. (water, interest, food)
We get ______ from our friends when we need help. (sleep, support, water)
I ______ clean my room before I sleep. (can, must, will)
We take the bus step by ______ to get to school. (jump, run, step)
She ______ proud when she finishes her work. (jumps, feels, walks)
A ______ is money you borrow and give back later. (loan, car, phone)
I ______ worried when I don’t find my keys. (write, feel, dance)
It is hard work. It is a big ______. (game, party, struggle)
A. A small vehicle used for transport B. To feel unhappy C. To become bigger D. To give help to someone E. To remove dirt F. To borrow money that you must pay back G. To look happy with your mouth turned up H. To have patience before something happens I. Fish that has no water inside because it dries J. To produce money by working or selling K. Feeling nervous about something bad L. To be safe from danger or harm M. A young child who is not yet able to walk N. Something that you buy in large amounts O. To lose water or become not wet P. To feel good about what you do or have Q. A hard time or difficulty doing something R. To wait and do things slowly, one after another S. The money you pay to borrow money T. To move your foot in walking
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1 F, 2 S, 3 D, 4 Q, 5 K, 6 B, 7 I, 8 E, 9 O, 10 N, 11 C, 12 J, 13 L, 14 P, 15 G, 16 H, 17 H, 18 R, 19 M, 20 A ################
Fill in, words below:
Pov has a small __________ with children.
He is __________ for a new baby to come.
Pov does not have a stable __________ now.
Life is very _________ for Pov every day.
He feels worried about the __________.
Pov gets a __________ without paying interest.
The loan helps him _________ a new business.
Pov dries fish to __________ in the market.
He cleans and __________the fish carefully.
Many people buy his __________ fish every week.
Pov works hard and makes more __________ now.
With money, Pov builds a safe _________ house.
He also __________ a tuk-tuk for his family.
Pov __________the tuk-tuk to go to work.
He __________ his children to school every day safely.
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uses – start – family – dries – hard – takes – dried – waiting – money – job – new – future – buys – sell – loan
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1. family
2. waiting
3. job
4. hard
5. future
6. loan
7. start
8. sell
9. dries
10. dried
11. money
12. new
13. buys
14. uses
15. takes ###################
True or false?
Pov has a baby already.
Pov does not have a job at first.
Pov gets a loan with a lot of interest.
Pov starts a dried fish business.
Pov cleans fish before he dries them.
Many people buy Pov’s fish now.
Pov’s business does not grow.
Pov builds a new house for his family.
Pov buys a car to go to work.
Pov uses a tuk-tuk to take his children to school.
Pov feels safe at home.
Pov does not make money from his business.
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True: 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11
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Complete, words below:
Interviewer: Who is in your family? Pov: I have a wife and __________.
Interviewer: What job do you do? Pov: I sell __________ fish.
Interviewer: Where do you sell your fish? Pov: I sell fish at the __________.
Interviewer: When do you start your __________? Pov: I start after I get the loan.
Interviewer: Why do you need a __________? Pov: I need money to start my business.
Interviewer: How do you dry the fish? Pov: I __________ the fish and leave it in the sun.
Interviewer: Who helps you with your family? Pov: My __________ helps me.
Interviewer: What do you buy with your money? Pov: I buy a safe __________ and a tuk-tuk.
Interviewer: Where do you take your children? Pov: I take them to __________ with the tuk-tuk.
Interviewer: How do you feel about your life now? Pov: I feel __________ and proud.
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house – loan – children – wife – school – dried – happy – clean – market – business
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Interviewer: Who is in your family? Pov: I have a wife and children.
Interviewer: What job do you do? Pov: I sell dried fish.
Interviewer: Where do you sell your fish? Pov: I sell fish at the market.
Interviewer: When do you start your business? Pov: I start after I get the loan.
Interviewer: Why do you need a loan? Pov: I need money to start my business.
Interviewer: How do you dry the fish? Pov: I clean the fish and leave it in the sun.
Interviewer: Who helps you with your family? Pov: My wife helps me.
Interviewer: What do you buy with your money? Pov: I buy a safe house and a tuk-tuk.
Interviewer: Where do you take your children? Pov: I take them to school with the tuk-tuk.
Interviewer: How do you feel about your life now? Pov: I feel happy and proud.
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Pov tells about his life:
I wake up early every day. I clean the fish and dry them in the sun. I work hard to make good dried fish. After drying, I sell fish at the market. Many people buy my fish. I use the money to help my family. I drive my tuk-tuk to take my children to school. I feel happy when my family is safe. I build a new house for them. In the evening, I spend time with my wife and children. I smile and feel proud of my work. I have hope for the future.
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Rewrite the story starting with
He wakes up earyl every day. He cleans…..
and make all changes necessary! _____________________
Correct version:
He wakes up early every day. He cleans the fish and dries them in the sun. He works hard to make good dried fish. After drying, he sells fish at the market. Many people buy his fish. He uses the money to help his family. He drives his tuk-tuk to take his children to school. He feels happy when his family is safe. He builds a new house for them. In the evening, he spends time with his wife and children. He smiles and feels proud of his work. He has hope for the future.
