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a guest approaches the front desk of a *****hotel;
he wants to book a ticket for an apsara show in the Apsara Theatre in Siem Reap; however, he doesn’t have much information on what apsara is.
So you, member of the front desk team, explain to him.

An Apsara show is a traditional Cambodian dance performance. It is very famous in Cambodia and many visitors enjoy watching it. The Apsara dance is slow, graceful, and beautiful. The dancers wear long, colorful dresses, golden crowns, and special jewelry. They move their hands, arms, and fingers in a soft and elegant way. Every movement has meaning and tells a story from old legends, nature, or daily life.

Apsara dancers are usually women, and they start training when they are very young. The dance is part of Cambodia’s ancient culture. You can even see Apsara dancers carved on the walls of Angkor Wat, the famous temple near Siem Reap. The stories in the dance are often about gods, love, animals, and the natural world.

The music during the show is also traditional. It is played with Cambodian instruments like drums, flutes, and gongs. The music is soft and matches the slow movements of the dancers.

In Siem Reap, one of the best places to watch the show is the Apsara Theatre. It is a comfortable place with a beautiful stage. Some shows also offer a Khmer dinner before the performance.

Watching an Apsara show is a wonderful way to enjoy Cambodian culture. It is peaceful, artistic, and very special.

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Vocabulary:

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1. to approach – to come near to someone or something
2. to explain – to say something so another person can understand
3. a performance – a show with music, dancing, or acting
4. to enjoy watching something – to like looking at something (like a show or movie)
5. graceful – moving in a beautiful and smooth way
6. a colorful dress – a dress with many bright colors
7. jewelry – things like rings, necklaces, and bracelets that people wear
8. a soft movement – a light and gentle action or move
9. a meaning – what something wants to say or show
10. a legend – an old story, often about gods or heroes
11. ancient – very, very old
12. to carve on walls – to cut shapes or pictures into stone walls
13. traditional – something old that people in a country still do
14. a drum – a round instrument you hit to make sound
15. a flute – a long musical instrument you blow into
16. soft music – quiet and gentle music
17. to match something – to go well with something
18. comfortable – nice to sit in or be in; not hurting or difficult
19. a stage – the place where people sing, dance, or act in a show
20. peaceful – quiet and calm
21. artistic – full of art or showing creativity

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Multiple-choice test, only one answer correct:

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1. What does „to approach“ mean?
a) to come near to someone or something
b) to run away from something
c) to sit down quickly

2. What does „to explain“ mean?
a) to play a game
b) to make something easy to understand
c) to write a letter

3. What is „a performance“?
a) a place to sleep
b) a kind of food
c) a show with dancing, music, or acting

4. What does „to enjoy watching something“ mean?
a) to not look at it
b) to feel tired while watching
c) to like looking at a show or movie

5. What does „graceful“ mean?
a) moving in a slow and nice way
b) speaking very loudly
c) jumping quickly

6. What is „a colorful dress“?
a) a dress for sleeping
b) a dress with many bright colors
c) a dress that is only black

7. What is „jewelry“?
a) bags and books
b) things people wear like rings or necklaces
c) shoes and socks

8. What is „a soft movement“?
a) a loud sound
b) a light and gentle move
c) a strong and fast move

9. What is „a meaning“?
a) what something wants to say or show
b) a kind of animal
c) the price of something

10. What is „a legend“?
a) a new phone
b) an old story about heroes or gods
c) a type of food

11. What does „ancient“ mean?
a) very big
b) very fast
c) very, very old

12. What does „to carve on walls“ mean?
a) to cut shapes or pictures into a wall
b) to draw with a pen
c) to paint with water

13. What does „traditional“ mean?
a) something from a new movie
b) something used for driving
c) something people in a country always do

14. What is „a drum“?
a) a drink
b) a round instrument you hit to make sound
c) a kind of fruit

15. What is „a flute“?
a) a small animal
b) a toy for babies
c) a long thing you blow to make music

16. What is „soft music“?
a) music that is quiet and gentle
b) music that is loud and fast
c) music with no instruments

17. What does „to match something“ mean?
a) to clean it
b) to break it
c) to go well with something

18. What does „comfortable“ mean?
a) very strong
b) cold and wet
c) easy and nice to sit in

19. What is „a stage“?
a) a bed for sleeping
b) a place for cooking
c) the place where people dance or sing

20. What does „peaceful“ mean?
a) very noisy
b) quiet and calm
c) very exciting

21. What does „artistic“ mean?
a) good at sports
b) fast at running
c) full of art or creativity

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Answers:

1 a 2 b 3 c 4 c 5 a 6 b 7 b 8 b 9 a 10 b
11 c 12 a 13 c 14 b 15 c 16 a 17 c 18 c
19 c 20 b 21 c

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Gap fill exercise – only 1 answer correct:

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1. When you want to come near someone, you ______ them. (approach, run from, jump over)
2. If I don’t understand, please ______ it to me again. (hide, explain, forget)
3. The dancers gave a beautiful ______ on the stage. (performance, kitchen, car)
4. I like to ______ watching movies in the evening. (enjoy, avoid, hate)
5. The ballerina moves very slowly and ______. (fast, gracefully, noisy)
6. She wore a ______ dress with many bright colors. (colorful, small, empty)
7. People wear ______ like rings and necklaces. (books, jewelry, shoes)
8. The bird’s wings move in a ______ way. (soft, hard, loud)
9. Every word has a ______ or something it means. (sound, meaning, size)
10. A ______ is a very old story about heroes or gods. (movie, legend, game)
11. Angkor Wat is an ______ temple, very old. (new, modern, ancient)
12. Artists ______ pictures on stone walls. (swim, write, carve)
13. Khmer dancing is a ______ art in Cambodia. (broken, small, traditional)
14. You play a ______ by hitting it with your hands. (flute, drum, guitar)
15. A ______ is a long instrument that you blow into. (chair, flute, car)

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Answer key
1 approach 2 explain 3 performance 4 enjoy 5 gracefully 6 colorful 7 jewelry 8 soft 9 meaning 10 legend 11 ancient 12 carve 13 traditional 14 drum 15 flute
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Match the word to its definition:

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Words:

1. Graceful
2. Ancient
3. Jewelry
4. Flute
5. Performance
6. Traditional
7. Legend
8. Drum
9. Carve
10. Meaning
11. Approach
12. Soft
13. Explain
14. Colorful
15. Stage

Definitions:
a) A show with music, dance, or acting
b) To come near to someone or something
c) Very old, from a long time ago
d) A place where people sing or dance
e) Moving in a smooth and nice way
f) Things like rings or necklaces worn for decoration
g) A story about heroes or gods from the past
h) To cut shapes or pictures into a surface
i) A long musical instrument you blow into
j) Quiet and gentle, not loud or hard
k) To make something clear or easy to understand
l) A round musical instrument you hit
m) Something with many bright colors
n) Something people do the same way for a long time
o) What a word or action means

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

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True or false ?

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1. The guest wants to see an Apsara show.
2. Apsara is a modern Cambodian dance.
3. Apsara dancers wear colorful dresses and jewelry.
4. The Apsara dance tells an old legend.
5. The show happens in a big museum.
6. Dancers move with soft hands and arms.
7. The music is very loud and fast.
8. People play drums and flutes during the show.
9. The Apsara dance is part of Cambodian tradition.
10. Apsaras were women from the sea.
11. Apsara dances can be seen on old temple walls.
12. The Apsara Theatre is in Siem Reap.

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True: 1,3,4,6,8,9,11,12

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Fill in, words below:

1. A guest came to the __________ and asked about the Apsara show.
2. He did not __________ much about what Apsara means.
3. The front desk staff was happy to __________ the Apsara show to him.
4. Apsara is a beautiful __________ Cambodian dance.
5. The dancers wear __________ dresses and special jewelry.
6. They move their hands and arms slowly and __________
7. The dance tells old __________ from Cambodian history.
8. You can see pictures of Apsara dancers __________ on temple walls.
9. The music is soft and uses __________ and flutes.
10. Each movement in the dance has a special __________.
11. The Apsara show takes place on a peaceful and artistic __________.
12. Many visitors __________ watching the show during their stay in Siem Reap.
    

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carved – colorful – enjoy – front desk – explain – meaning – drums – know – stage – gracefully – traditional – legends
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1 front desk

2 know

3 explain

4 legends

5 colorful

6 gracefully

7 traditional

8 carved

9 drums

10 meaning

11 stage

12 enjoy

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Dialogue between a guest and a front desk staff member on the apsara show – complete, no words given, try!

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Guest: Hello, I heard about an Apsara show. Can you tell me what it is?

Staff: Of course! Apsara is a __________ Cambodian dance. It is very beautiful and artistic.

Guest: What do the dancers wear in the show?

Staff: The dancers wear colorful __________ and special jewelry. They look very elegant.

Guest: How do they move in the show?

Staff: They move slowly with soft and __________hands and arms. Every movement is important.

Guest: Does the dance have a meaning?

Staff: Yes, it does. The dance tells old __________ from Cambodian history.

Guest: Where can I see pictures of Apsara dancers?

Staff: You can see them __________on the walls of ancient temples, like Angkor Wat.

Guest: What music do they play during the show?

Staff: The music is soft. It is played with traditional instruments like drums and __________.

Guest: Where is the Apsara ___________?

Staff: It is at the Apsara Theatre here in Siem Reap. It is not far from the hotel.

Guest: Is it a good experience for visitors?

Staff: Yes, many guests _________ watching the performance. It is peaceful and very special.

Guest: Can you help me book a __________?

Staff: Yes, of course! I can help you with that right now.
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Full dialogue:

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Guest: Hello, I heard about an Apsara show. Can you tell me what it is?

Staff: Of course! Apsara is a traditional Cambodian dance. It is very beautiful and artistic.

Guest: What do the dancers wear in the show?

Staff: The dancers wear colorful dresses and special jewelry. They look very elegant.

Guest: How do they move in the show?

Staff: They move slowly with soft and graceful hands and arms. Every movement is important.

Guest: Does the dance have a meaning?

Staff: Yes, it does. The dance tells old legends from Cambodian history.

Guest: Where can I see pictures of Apsara dancers?

Staff: You can see them carved on the walls of ancient temples, like Angkor Wat.

Guest: What music do they play during the show?

Staff: The music is soft. It is played with traditional instruments like drums and flutes.

Guest: Where is the Apsara show?

Staff: It is at the Apsara Theatre here in Siem Reap. It is not far from the hotel.

Guest: Is it a good experience for visitors?

Staff: Yes, many guests enjoy watching the performance. It is peaceful and very special.

Guest: Can you help me book a ticket?

Staff: Yes, of course! I can help you with that right now.

important for several reasons in the tourism business, some thoughts

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1. Cultural Understanding

• cultural background (where a person’s culture and traditions come from)
• customs (things people do in their culture, like holidays or greetings)
• habits (things people do often)
• expectations (what people think will happen or how things should be)
• respect (being kind and polite to others)
• understanding (knowing about something or someone)

2. Guest Needs and Comfort

• dietary needs (special food a person can or cannot eat)
• prayer needs (times or places where a person wants to pray)
• formal / relaxed cultures (some cultures have strict rules, some are easy-going)
• comfort (feeling happy and relaxed)
• personal experience (something special for one person)

3. Communication

• communication (talking or sharing ideas with others)
• language barriers (when people do not speak the same language well)
• body language (how people use their face and hands to show feelings)
• patience (waiting calmly without being angry)

4. Business Benefits

• better service (helping guests in a good way)
• avoid problems (stop mistakes or trouble)
• feeling welcome (making someone feel happy to be there)
• enjoyable stay (when guests like their time in a place)
• return guests (people who come back again)
• word of mouth (when people tell friends about a good place)
• more business (getting more guests or customers)
• company growth (a business getting bigger and better)
• competitive advantage (something special a business has to be better than others)

5. Cultural Services

• traditional food (food from a country or culture)
• cultural activities (fun things to do that show a culture)
• services (help or things a business offers)

6. Relationships

• strong relationships (good connections and trust between people)

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Understanding guests’ culture is very important in tourism.

People from different countries have different ways and habits. When workers know this, they can help guests better and make them feel happy.

Knowing culture helps to stop problems. Some guests need special food or a quiet place to pray. Some cultures are strict, some are easy. If workers respect this, guests feel welcome.

Good talking is also important. Guests speak different languages and use different body signs. Workers who know this can talk clearly and wait calmly. This makes guests feel good.

When guests feel happy and safe, they like their stay. They can come back or tell friends. This brings more guests and helps the business grow.

Also, giving guests traditional food and fun cultural things makes them feel at home. It shows respect and makes the stay special.

Many people travel from many countries today. Tourism places that know cultures get more guests. They stop mistakes and make good friends with visitors.

In short, knowing guests’ culture helps workers give good help, talk well, and make guests happy. This is good for guests and good for business.

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Vocabularies:

• to understand (to know or learn about something)
• a habit (something you do again and again)
• quiet (no noise or very little noise)
• to pray (to talk to God or a spirit)
• to be strict (to have many rules)
• to be easy (not hard or not strict)
• to respect (to be kind and polite to someone)
• to feel welcome (to feel happy and safe in a place)
• a body sign (a movement or action with your body to show feelings)
• to wait calmly (to wait without being angry or worried)
• to feel good (to be happy or comfortable)
• to stay (to be in a place for some time)
• to grow (to become bigger or better)
• traditional (something from a culture or old customs)
• to feel at home (to feel comfortable like you are in your own house)
• to show respect (to act in a polite and kind way)
• to know a culture (to learn about the habits and life of a group of people)
• a mistake (something done wrong)
• in short (to say something in a few words)
• to be good for business (to help a company do well and get more customers)

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Multiple choice – only one answer correct:

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1. To understand means:
A) To know or learn about something
B) To forget something
C) To jump high

2. A habit is:
A) Something new every day
B) Something you do again and again
C) A big animal

3. Quiet means:
A) Very loud music
B) No noise or very little noise
C) Bright light

4. To pray means:
A) To eat food
B) To talk to God or a spirit
C) To sleep

5. To be strict means:
A) To be very kind
B) To have many rules
C) To run fast

6. To be easy means:
A) Not hard or not strict
B) Very difficult
C) To shout loudly

7. To respect means:
A) To ignore someone
B) To be kind and polite to someone
C) To fight with someone

8. To feel welcome means:
A) To feel angry
B) To feel happy and safe in a place
C) To feel lost

9. A body sign is:
A) A movement with your body to show feelings
B) A kind of house
C) A type of food

10. To wait calmly means:
A) To run fast
B) To wait without being angry or worried
C) To sleep all day

11. To feel good means:
A) To jump high
B) To feel sick
C) To be happy or comfortable

12. To stay means:
A) To leave immediately
B) To travel far away
C) To be in a place for some time

13. To grow means:
A) To break something
B) To become bigger or better
C) To become smaller

14. Traditional means:
A) Something new and modern
B) Something from a culture or old customs
C) Something very fast

15. To feel at home means:
A) To feel scared
B) To feel tired
C) To feel comfortable like you are in your own house

16. To show respect means:
A) To act in a polite and kind way
B) To be rude
C) To be quiet

17. To know a culture means:
A) To forget a language
B) To learn about the habits and life of a group of people
C) To run away

18. A mistake is:
A) Something fun
B) Something done wrong
C) Something perfect

19. In short means:
A) To talk a lot
B) To say something in a few words
C) To sleep

20. To be good for business means:
A) To lose money
B) To help a company do well and get more customers
C) To close a shop

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

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Gap-fill exercise – fill in:

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1. To ______ means to know or learn about something. (understand / forget / jump)
2. To wait ______ means to wait without being angry or worried. (fast / calmly / loudly)
3. To be ______ means to have many rules. (kind / strict / fast)
4. To grow means to become bigger or ______. (broken / smaller / better)
5. A ______ sign is a movement with your body to show feelings. (body / food / house)
6. To show ______ means to act in a polite and kind way. (noise / fear / respect)
7. Quiet means no noise or very ______ noise. (bright / little / loud)
8. Traditional means something from a culture or old ______. (cars / music / customs)
9. A ______ is something you do again and again. (habit / new / animal)
10. To feel ______ means to be happy or comfortable. (bad / sick / good)
11. To ______ means to talk to God or a spirit. (eat / sleep / pray)
12. To stay means to be in a place for some ______. (money / time / day)

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Answers:

1 understand, 2 calmly, 3 strict, 4 better,
5 body, 6 respect, 7 little, 8 customs, 9 habit,
10 good, 11 pray, 12 time

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True or false?

1. To grow means to become smaller.
2. Quiet means no or very little noise.
3. A habit is something new you do once.
4. To pray means to talk to God or a spirit.
5. To stay means to be in a place for some time.
6. To show respect means to be rude to others.
7. To be strict means to have many rules.
8. A body sign is a movement with your hands only.
9. To wait calmly means to wait without being angry.
10. Traditional means something from a culture or old customs.
11. To feel good means to be sick.
12. To understand means to forget something.

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True: 2,4,5,7,9,10
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Match the words (A–O) with the correct definitions (1–15).

Words:

A. respect
B. quiet
C. habit
D. pray
E. grow
F. understand
G. strict
H. wait calmly
I. body sign
J. feel welcome
K. traditional
L. stay
M. mistake
N. to be easy
O. to know a culture

Definitions:

1. To make a wrong action or error.
2. To talk to God or a spirit.
3. A way of doing something again and again.
4. To have many rules or be firm.
5. To be polite and kind to someone.
6. To stay in one place for some time.
7. To feel happy and accepted in a place.
8. Not loud or noisy.
9. To understand how people live and think.
10. To wait without being angry or worried.
11. To become bigger or better.
12. A movement with your body to show feelings.
13. Something from old times or culture.
14. To know or learn about something.
15. To be simple or not difficult.
    

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Answers:

A5, B8, C3, D2, E11, F14, G4, H10,
I12, J7, K13, L6, M1, N15, O9
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Fill in, words below:

1. To understand guests helps us give better __________ every day.
2. A habit is something __________ do again and again.
3. Quiet means no __________ noise or very little noise here.
4. To pray means to __________ to God or a spirit.
5. Being __________ means there are many rules to follow.
6. To __________ means to get bigger or better with time.
7. A body sign shows feelings __________ words or talking.
8. To show respect means to be _________and polite always.
9. To wait ________ means to wait without being angry or worried.
10. __________ things come from old customs and culture.
11. To feel welcome means to feel happy and __________ here.
12. To __________ means to be in one place for some time.

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kind – loud – stay – talk – calmly – service – grow – traditional – people – without – comfortable – strict

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Answers:

1 service

2 people

3 loud

4 talk

5 strict

6 grow

7 without

8 kind

9 calmly

10 Traditional

11 comfortable

12 stay

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Complete – words below:

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Interviewer: Why is it important to understand guests’ culture?
Expert: It is important because we can give better __________ to guests.

Interviewer: How does culture help in communication?
Expert: Culture helps us know how to __________ and listen well.

Interviewer: Can culture help us avoid mistakes?
Expert: Yes, __________ culture helps us not to make mistakes with guests.

Interviewer: Does culture affect what guests like?
Expert: Yes, guests like __________ things because of their culture.

Interviewer: How does respect relate to culture?
Expert: Respect means we see and value the guests’ __________.

Interviewer: Can understanding culture make guests feel welcome?
Expert: Yes, guests feel happy and __________ when we understand them.

Interviewer: Is it good for business to know culture?
Expert: Yes, it helps us have more __________ and good reviews.

Interviewer: Do different cultures have different habits?
Expert: Yes, every culture has its own __________ habits.

Interviewer: How can we learn about guests’ culture?
Expert: We can ask guests or __________ their country and customs.

Interviewer: What is one thing you always do with guests?
Expert: I always listen carefully and try to __________ their culture.

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study – guests – different – comfortable – understand – culture – service – special – knowing – talk

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Correct version:

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Interviewer: Why is it important to understand guests’ culture?
Expert: It is important because we can give better service to guests.

Interviewer: How does culture help in communication?
Expert: Culture helps us know how to talk and listen well.

Interviewer: Can culture help us avoid mistakes?
Expert: Yes, knowing culture helps us not to make mistakes with guests.

Interviewer: Does culture affect what guests like?
Expert: Yes, guests like different things because of their culture.

Interviewer: How does respect relate to culture?
Expert: Respect means we see and value the guests’ culture.

Interviewer: Can understanding culture make guests feel welcome?
Expert: Yes, guests feel happy and comfortable when we understand them.

Interviewer: Is it good for business to know culture?
Expert: Yes, it helps us have more guests and good reviews.

Interviewer: Do different cultures have different habits?
Expert: Yes, every culture has its own special habits.

Interviewer: How can we learn about guests’ culture?
Expert: We can ask guests or study their country and customs.

Interviewer: What is one thing you always do with guests?
Expert: I always listen carefully and try to understand their culture.

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I understand that guests from different countries have many ways of life. I learn about their culture to give good service. I listen carefully when guests talk to me. I watch their body signs to know how they feel. I respect their habits and rules. I wait calmly when they need time. I try to make them feel welcome and happy. I use quiet words and speak clearly. I do not make mistakes with guests. I know that understanding culture is good for my work. This helps guests enjoy their stay with us.

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Rewrite the text starting with

He understands that guests…………..

and make all changes necessary.

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Correct version:
He understands that guests from different countries have many ways of life. He learns about their culture to give good service. He listens carefully when guests talk to him. He watches their body signs to know how they feel. He respects their habits and rules. He waits calmly when they need time. He tries to make them feel welcome and happy. He uses quiet words and speaks clearly. He does not make mistakes with guests. He knows that understanding culture is good for his work. This helps guests enjoy their stay with them.

You work at the front desk of a ***** hotel;
a guest, very much interested in Khmer culture, a culture vulture, approaches you and asks for information on the museum – a must-see

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The Angkor National Museum is located very close to the hotel, just a 5 to 10-minute tuk-tuk ride away. It is a modern and well-organized museum where you can learn a lot about the Khmer Empire and its history.

Inside the museum, you will find eight different galleries. Each gallery focuses on a different topic, such as the daily life of the Khmer people, their religion, and the great kings who ruled the empire. One of the most impressive rooms is the Gallery of 1,000 Buddhas, which displays hundreds of Buddha statues made from various materials like wood and stone.

The museum also shows how the temples of Angkor were built and explains the meaning behind many carvings and sculptures. There is a short introductory film at the beginning, which helps visitors understand the story of the Khmer civilization.

All information is provided in English, and you can rent an audio guide in many languages for a more detailed experience. Visiting the museum is a great way to prepare for or follow up your temple visits because it helps you understand and appreciate the temples better.

Most visitors spend about 1 to 2 hours inside the museum. It is open every day and is definitely worth a visit.

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Vocabulary:

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to be located close to something
— to be near a place or thing.

well-organized
— done in a good way that is easy to understand and use.

an empire
— a group of countries or areas ruled by one king or leader.

a gallery in a museum
— a room or space in a museum where things are shown.

to focus on something
— to pay attention to one thing.

a topic
— the subject or idea you talk or learn about.

the daily life
— the things people do every day.

to rule
— to be the leader or boss of a country or group.

impressive
— something very good or amazing that people like.

to display statues
— to show statues so people can see them.

to explain
— to tell or show the meaning of something.

a meaning
— what something means or what it is about.

a carving
— a picture or shape cut into wood or stone.

a sculpture
— a piece of art made by shaping stone, wood, or other materials.

an introductory film
— a short movie at the start that tells you about something.

a civilization
— a group of people living together with their own culture and rules.

to provide information
— to give facts or details to someone.

to rent
— to pay money to use something for a short time.

an audio guide
— a small device or app that talks to you and tells you about a place.

a language
— the way people speak and write to communicate.

a detailed experience
— a chance to learn or see many small and clear parts of something.

to prepare for something
— to get ready for an event or activity.

a follow up
— something you do after the first thing to continue or finish it.

to appreciate
— to understand and like the value of something.

to be definitely worth a visit
— it is very good and you should go there.

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Multiple-choice test, only one answer correct:

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1. to be located close to something means
   a) to be near a place or thing
   b) to be far from a place
   c) to be inside a building
2. well-organized means
   a) messy and hard to find
   b) done in a good way that is easy to understand and use
   c) broken and not working
3. an empire is
   a) a small town
   b) a type of building
   c) a group of countries or areas ruled by one king or leader
4. a gallery in a museum is
   a) a room or space in a museum where things are shown
   b) a person who works in a museum
   c) a ticket to enter a museum
5. to focus on something means
   a) to forget something quickly
   b) to pay attention to one thing
   c) to talk about many things
6. a topic is
   a) a type of food
   b) a place to visit
   c) the subject or idea you talk or learn about
7. the daily life means
   a) the things people do every day
   b) a special holiday
   c) a type of clothing
8. to rule means
   a) to listen to music
   b) to be the leader or boss of a country or group
   c) to draw pictures
9. impressive means
   a) something small and cheap
   b) something boring and old
   c) something very good or amazing that people like
10. to display statues means
    a) to show statues so people can see them
    b) to hide statues
    c) to break statues
11. to explain means
    a) to close a door
    b) to tell or show the meaning of something
    c) to run very fast
12. a meaning is
    a) a color of paint
    b) a kind of music
    c) what something means or what it is about
13. a carving is
    a) a picture or shape cut into wood or stone
    b) a place to swim
    c) a type of food
14. a sculpture is
    a) a place where animals live
    b) a piece of art made by shaping stone, wood, or other materials
    c) a tool to cut paper
15. an introductory film is
    a) a game to play
    b) a type of music
    c) a short movie at the start that tells you about something
16. a civilization is
    a) a group of people living together with their own culture and rules
    b) a type of building
    c) a kind of sport
17. to provide information means
    a) to hide something
    b) to give facts or details to someone
    c) to sleep early
18. to rent means
    a) to buy something forever
    b) to throw something away
    c) to pay money to use something for a short time
19. an audio guide is
    a) a small device or app that talks to you and tells you about a place
    b) a paper map
    c) a kind of shoe
20. a language is
    a) a type of food
    b) the way people speak and write to communicate
    c) a sport to play
21. a detailed experience is
    a) a quick visit with no information
    b) a short story without details
    c) a chance to learn or see many small and clear parts of something
22. to prepare for something means
    a) to get ready for an event or activity
    b) to forget an appointment
    c) to go on holiday
23. a follow up is
    a) the first step in a project
    b) something you do after the first thing to continue or finish it
    c) a party with friends
24. to appreciate means
    a) to break something
    b) to hide from someone
    c) to understand and like the value of something
25. to be definitely worth a visit means
    a) it is not interesting
    b) it is closed every day
    c) it is very good and you should go there

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1 a, 2 b, 3 c, 4 a, 5 b, 6 c, 7 a, 8 b, 9 c,
10 a, 11 b, 12 c, 13 a, 14 b, 15 c, 16 a, 17 b,
18 c, 19 a, 20 b, 21 c, 22 a, 23 b, 24 c, 25 c
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Gap-fill exercise – which is the correct word?

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1. The museum is ______ (near, close, located) to the city center.
2. The tour was very ______ (messy, well, organized).
3. The Khmer ______ (country, empire, city) ruled many lands long ago.
4. We saw many paintings in the museum ______ (kitchen, gallery, bedroom).
5. Please ______ (run, focus, forget) on the story I am telling you.
6. History is my favorite ______ (color, topic, food) in school.
7. I like to learn about the ______ (short, rare, daily) life of people in old times.
8. A king can ______ (fly, sleep, rule) a country.
9. The palace was very ______ (small, impressive, ugly).
10. The museum ______ (breaks, displays, hides) statues from ancient times.
11. Can you ______ (jump, explain, close) this word for me?
12. The ______ (color, size, meaning) of this symbol is peace.
13. This wooden ______ (painting, carving, song) is very old.
14. A ______ (chair, sculpture, book) is a piece of art made of stone or wood.
15. The museum shows an ______ (ending, introductory, short) film about the history.
16. A ______ (person, civilization, building) is a group of people with a culture.
17. The guide will ______ (hide, provide, lose) information about the exhibits.
18. You can ______ (buy, rent, sell) an audio guide to learn more.
19. An ______ (paper, audio, video) guide talks to you about the museum.
20. People speak many different ______ (songs, languages, games) in the world.
21. The tour gave a ______ (quick, detailed, short) experience of the city.
22. We need to ______ (stop, prepare, forget) for the trip tomorrow.
23. After the lesson, there is a ______ (break, follow-up, start) activity.
24. It is good to ______ (ignore, appreciate, hide) art and culture.
25. The museum is ______ (maybe, never, definitely) worth a visit.

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1 near, 2 well, 3 empire, 4 gallery, 5 focus, 6 topic, 7 daily, 8 rule, 9 impressive, 10 displays, 11 explain, 12 meaning, 13 carving, 14 sculpture, 15 introductory, 16 civilization, 17 provide, 18 rent, 19 audio, 20 languages, 21 detailed, 22 prepare, 23 follow-up, 24 appreciate, 25 definitely

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True or false?

1. The museum is located very far from the city center and is hard to find.
2. The Khmer empire was a large group of countries ruled by one leader a long time ago.
3. A gallery in the museum is a place where statues and paintings are kept and shown to visitors.
4. To rent means to buy something forever.
5. To focus on something means to pay close attention to one idea or thing without getting distracted.
6. The museum is definitely not worth a visit because it does not have interesting things.
7. An introductory film is a short movie shown at the beginning of the visit to explain the topic.
8. To appreciate art means to hide it from others.
9. A carving is a picture or shape that is cut into wood or stone by an artist.
10. A civilization is a group of people living without any rules or culture.
11. To rent means to pay money to use something only for a short time, not to buy it.
12. An audio guide is a small device that talks to you and provides information about the museum

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True : 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12
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Match the words with their definitions :

Words:

1. empire
2. gallery
3. focus
4. carving
5. sculpture
6. introductory
7. civilization
8. provide
9. rent
10. audio guide
11. appreciate
12. detailed

Definitions:

A. A group of people living with their own culture and rules
B. To pay money to use something for a short time
C. A place in a museum where art is shown
D. A small device that talks and gives information about a place
E. To give or supply something
F. To pay close attention to one thing
G. A movie shown at the beginning of a visit or event
H. A picture or shape cut into wood or stone
I. To understand the value and like something
J. Made with many small parts or clear information
K. A three-dimensional piece of art made from stone, wood, or metal
L. A large group of countries or lands ruled by one leader

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

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Fill in – words below:

1. The museum is located _________ to the city center.
2. The Khmer __________ rules many countries long ago.
3. A __________ shows statues and paintings.
4. We focus on one __________ in the museum.
5. The __________ film explains the history.
6. A carving is cut into __________ or stone.
7. A __________ is a three-dimensional art piece.
8. Visitors __________ an audio guide for the tour.
9. The audio guide provides information in many __________
10. A __________ is a group of people with culture and rules.
11. The museum ___________ many statues.
12. The carving shows the meaning of the __________
13. The __________ prepares a detailed experience for visitors.
14. People appreciate the art and _________.
15. The museum is __________ worth a visit.

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displays – gallery – definitely – sculpture – museum – introductory – history – languages – wood – close – story. – empire – rent – topic – civilization

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1 close

2 empire

3 gallery

4 topic

5 introductory

6 wood

7 sculpture

8 rent

9 languages

10 civilization

11 displays

12 story.

13 museum

14 history

15 definitely

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Summary – fill in – words given below, but scrambled;-)

The museum is a great place to visit in Siem Reap.
It is __________ to the city center and easy to find.
The museum shows many beautiful statues and carvings from the Khmer __________.
Visitors can watch an introductory film to learn about the history and __________.
The museum focuses on daily life and the meaning of the art.
You can __________ an audio guide in many languages to get more information.
The __________ is detailed and well organized.
People appreciate the museum because it helps them __________ the civilization and art.
It is __________worth a visit for everyone.

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nret – olecs – meeirp – uuecrlt – udderntans – pencxeriee – dleitefiny

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The museum is a great place to visit in Siem Reap.
It is close to the city center and easy to find.
The museum shows many beautiful statues and carvings from the Khmer empire.
Visitors can watch an introductory film to learn about the history and culture.
The museum focuses on daily life and the meaning of the art.
You can rent an audio guide in many languages to get more information.
The experience is detailed and well organized.
People appreciate the museum because it helps them understand the civilization and art.
It is definitely worth a visit for everyone.

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Correct version:

The museum is a great place to visit in Siem Reap.
It is close to the city center and easy to find.
The museum shows many beautiful statues and carvings from the Khmer empire.
Visitors can watch an introductory film to learn about the history and culture.
The museum focuses on daily life and the meaning of the art.
You can rent an audio guide in many languages to get more information.
The experience is detailed and well organized.
People appreciate the museum because it helps them understand the civilization and art.
It is definitely worth a visit for everyone.

You work at the front desk of a * **** hotel in Siem Reap. A guest approaches you and wants to have information on the APOPO Visitor Center and how rats help find landmines.

The APOPO Visitor Center is in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is a special place where visitors can learn how rats help find landmines. Many years of war left landmines in the ground. These landmines are very dangerous. People can get hurt or even die if they step on them.

APOPO trains African giant pouched rats to find these landmines. The rats are very smart and light, so they do not set off the landmines. They use their noses to smell the explosives in the ground. When they smell something, they stop and scratch the ground. Then the human team marks the place and removes the landmine safely.

At the visitor center, you can watch a live demonstration. You see how the rats work and learn how they are trained. There are also stories from people who are now safe because the rats cleared the land.

This work is very important. It makes land safe again for people to walk, farm, and live. APOPO’s rats help save lives. Visiting the center is both interesting and educational. It shows how animals and people can work together to make the world better.

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Vocabulary::

• a landmine – a bomb that is hidden in the ground. it explodes when someone steps on it.
• to approach somebody – to go near a person.
• dangerous – something that can hurt you.
• to get hurt – to feel pain in your body because of an accident.
• to step on something – to put your foot on something.
• to train somebody – to teach someone how to do something.
• giant – very big.
• a pouched rat – a big rat with pouches (small bags) in its cheeks.
• to be smart – to be clever or to learn things quickly.
• to be light – not heavy. easy to carry.
• to set off a mine – to make a landmine explode.
• to smell – to use your nose to sense something.
• an explosive – a thing that can blow up or explode.
• to scratch – to rub something with your nails or fingers.
• to remove something safely – to take something away in a way that is not dangerous.
• to watch – to look at something carefully.
• to be safe – to be not in danger.
• to clear the land from mines – to take away landmines from the ground.
• educational – you can learn something from it.

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Multiple-choice test – only one answer correct:

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1. What is a landmine?
A. a bomb in the ground that can explode
B. a kind of animal that lives underground
C. a machine that digs holes

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2. What does „to approach somebody“ mean?
A. to call someone loudly
B. to go near a person
C. to go away from someone

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3. What does „dangerous“ mean?
A. something that can hurt you
B. something that is very nice
C. something that is soft and quiet

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4. What does „to get hurt“ mean?
A. to run very fast
B. to feel pain from an accident
C. to be very hungry

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5. What does „to step on something“ mean?
A. to hold something in your hand
B. to jump over something
C. to put your foot on something

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6. What does „to train somebody“ mean?
A. to teach someone how to do something
B. to talk to someone
C. to play with someone

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7. What does „giant“ mean?
A. very quiet
B. very big
C. very fast

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8. What is a pouched rat?
A. a machine that finds landmines
B. a bird with a big beak
C. a big rat with small bags in its cheeks

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9. What does „to be smart“ mean?
A. to be very old
B. to learn things quickly
C. to sleep a lot

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10. What does „to be light“ mean?
A. not short
B. not heavy
C. not cold

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11. What does „to set off a mine“ mean?
A. to move something with a machine
B. to make a landmine explode
C. to clean the land

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12. What does „to smell“ mean?
A. to touch something with your hand
B. to use your nose to sense something
C. to see something with your eyes

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13. What is an explosive?
A. a thing that can blow up
B. a toy for children
C. a kind of soft ball

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14. What does „to scratch“ mean?
A. to hit something
B. to rub something with nails or fingers
C. to wash something

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15. What does „to remove something safely“ mean?
A. to cover something
B. to break something
C. to take something away in a safe way

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16. What does „to watch“ mean?
A. to look at something carefully
B. to jump up and down
C. to read a book

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17. What does „to be safe“ mean?
A. to be tired
B. to be not in danger
C. to be in danger

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18. What does „to clear the land from mines“ mean?
A. to water the ground
B. to make a map
C. to take landmines out of the ground

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19. What does „educational“ mean?
A. something that helps you learn
B. something you can cook
C. something you can wear

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Answers:

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

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Gap-fill exercise :

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1. A ______ is a bomb hidden under the ground.
   a) landmine
   b) book
   c) tree
2. When you ______ someone, you go near them.
   a) run away from
   b) approach
   c) sleep
3. Something ______ can hurt you.
   a) nice
   b) dangerous
   c) soft
4. If you ______, you feel pain from an accident.
   a) jump
   b) get hurt
   c) laugh
5. To ______ on something means to put your foot on it.
   a) hold
   b) fly
   c) step
6. People ______ animals to teach them.
   a) watch
   b) train
   c) play
7. A giant is very ______.
   a) big
   b) small
   c) fast
8. A pouched rat has small bags in its ______.
   a) nose
   b) cheeks
   c) ears
9. To be smart means to learn ______.
   a) quietly
   b) slowly
   c) quickly
10. If something is light, it is not ______.
    a) heavy
    b) loud
    c) short
11. To set off a mine means to make it ______.
    a) disappear
    b) explode
    c) grow
12. We use our nose to ______ things.
    a) hear
    b) see
    c) smell
13. An explosive can ______.
    a) run
    b) blow up
    c) sleep
14. To scratch means to rub with your ______.
    a) eyes
    b) feet
    c) nails
15. To remove something safely means to take it away without ______.
    a) danger
    b) food
    c) noise

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a,   2. b,   3. b,   4. b,   5. c,   6. b,   7. a,   8. b,   
9. c,   10. a,   11. b,   12. c,   13. b,   14. c,   15. a

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True or false?

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1. A landmine is a bomb hidden under the ground.
2. To approach somebody means to run away from them.
3. Dangerous things can hurt you.
4. Getting hurt means feeling pain from an accident.
5. To step on something means to hold it in your hand.
6. People train animals to teach them skills.
7. A giant means something very small.
8. A pouched rat has small bags in its cheeks.
9. To be smart means to learn slowly.
10. If something is light, it is not heavy.
11. To set off a mine means to make it explode.
12. We use our nose to see things.
13. An explosive is something that can blow up.
14. To scratch means to rub with your nails.
15. To remove something safely means to take it away with danger.

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True: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14

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Fill in, words below:

1. A landmine is a bomb that is hidden under the ground and is very __________.
2. Rats help people find landmines because they can __________ the bombs under the soil.
3. Landmines can hurt people if they __________ on them by mistake.
4. If someone __________ on a landmine, they can get hurt very badly.
5. People train rats to find landmines by teaching them to smell __________.
6. Rats are light and smart, so they do not make the mines __________ when they walk.
7. A pouched rat has small bags on its body to carry __________ or things.
8. Rats use their nose to smell explosives hidden deep in the __________.
9. When rats __________ the ground, they find landmines safely without setting them off.
10. People __________the rats while they work to make sure they are safe.
11. It is safe for people when rats find and __________ the landmines from the land.
12. After rats find the mines, the land becomes __________ to live and work on.
13. Rats help clear the land from mines so that children can __________ there.
14. The APOPO Visitor Center is a place where people __________how rats find landmines.
15. The trained rats help save many lives by __________ landmines quickly and safely.

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food – dangerous – safe – scratch – finding – steps – play – smell – watch – explode – learn – ground – step – remove – explosives

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Answer:

1 dangerous

2 smell

3 step

4 steps

5 explosives

6 explode

7 food

8 ground

9 scratch

10 watch

11 remove

12 safe

13 play

14 learn

15 finding

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Match each word with its correct definition:

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Words:

1. to scratch
2. educational
3. dangerous
4. a landmine
5. to be light
6. to approach somebody
7. to get hurt
8. to set off a mine
9. to smell
10. giant
11. to step on something
12. to train somebody
13. to be smart
14. a pouched rat
15. an explosive
16. to watch
17. to clear the land from mines
18. to remove something safely
19. to be safe

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Definitions:

a) To put your foot on something.
b) Something very big.
c) To teach someone or an animal new skills.
d) Something that can explode and cause damage.
e) To rub or scratch a surface with your nails or claws.
f) Not heavy; easy to carry or move.
g) A dangerous bomb hidden under the ground.
h) To make a bomb explode.
i) To use your nose to notice a smell.
j) A type of rat that has small bags on its body.
k) To watch carefully.
l) To take something away without danger.
m) When something can cause harm or injury.
n) To be close to someone or something.
o) To be clever or able to learn well.
p) To become hurt or injured.
q) A place or thing that teaches people new things.
r) To remove landmines and make land safe.
s) Not in danger; protected from harm.

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

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train, dangerous, scratch, light, landmine, smell, smart, approach, safe, explosive, watch, clear

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1. A _______ is a hidden bomb under the ground that can hurt people.
2. Rats are very _______ and can learn to find landmines.
3. People _______ rats to find landmines safely.
4. Rats use their nose to _______ the explosives underground.
5. When rats _______ the ground, they find landmines without making them explode.
6. Landmines are very _______ and can cause serious injury.
7. It is important to _______ the rats while they work to keep them safe.
8. Rats are very _______ so they do not set off the mines when they walk.
9. To _______ somebody means to come closer carefully.
10. After rats work, they help to _______ the land from mines.
11. The mines contain an _______ that explodes if stepped on.
12. People feel _______ when the land is free from landmines.

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1 landmine, 2 smart, 3 train, 4 smell, 5 scratch, 6 dangerous, 7 watch, 8 light, 9 approach, 10 clear, 11 explosive, 12 safe

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Interview with a rat trainer, complete – no words given 😉

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Interviewer: What do you do as a rat trainer?
Trainer: I train rats to find __________ safely.

Interviewer: How do you train the rats?
Trainer: I teach the rats to smell __________ and find landmines.

Interviewer: Why do you use rats for this work?
Trainer: Rats are __________ and light, so they do not set off the mines.

Interviewer: How do the rats find the landmines?
Trainer: They use their nose to __________ the explosive chemicals under the ground.

Interviewer: What happens when a rat finds a mine?
Trainer: The rat __________ the ground to show the location.

Interviewer: Is it dangerous for the rats?
Trainer: No, the rats are very __________and safe while working.

Interviewer: How long does it take to train a rat?
Trainer: It takes __________ nine months to train a rat well.

Interviewer: What do people __________ at the visitor center?
Trainer: People learn how rats help clear landmines and save lives.

Interviewer: How do you watch the rats when they work?
Trainer: We watch them carefully to make sure they stay __________.

Interviewer: Why is this work important?
Trainer: It makes the land safe for people to __________ and work.

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In correct order:

landmines, explosives, smart, smell, scratches, light, about, learn, safe, live

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A trainer tells about his everyday work:

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I wake up early every day. First, I check the rats in their cages. I give them food and water. Then, I take the rats to the training area. I teach them to smell landmines. When the rats work, I watch them carefully. If a rat finds a mine, I mark the place. After training, I clean the cages and prepare for the next day. Sometimes, I talk to visitors and explain how rats help find landmines. I like my job because it helps make land safe for people.

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Rewrite the story starting with

He wakes up early every day. First, he checks……….

and make all changes necessary.

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He wakes up early every day. First, he checks the rats in their cages. He gives them food and water. Then, he takes the rats to the training area. He teaches them to smell landmines. When the rats work, he watches them carefully. If a rat finds a mine, he marks the place. After training, he cleans the cages and prepares for the next day. Sometimes, he talks to visitors and explains how rats help find landmines. He likes his job because it helps make land safe for people.

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a guest approaches you at the frontdesk asking you about that festival in July

Asalha Puja Day is an important festival in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It happens every year in July. This day is also called Dharma Day. It is the day when the Buddha gave his first teaching to his friends.

On Asalha Puja Day, many people go to the temples. They wear clean and nice clothes. They bring flowers, candles, and incense to the temple. People listen to the monks and pray for peace and good health.

The festival is quiet and peaceful. It is not a loud celebration. People use this day to think about kindness and to be good to others. Many people give food to the poor and help their family and friends.

July is the rainy season in Cambodia. Sometimes it rains during the festival, but the rain does not stop people. The green trees and plants look very beautiful during this time. The rain makes the air fresh and cool.

If you visit Siem Reap in July, you can see Asalha Puja Day. It is a good way to learn about Cambodian culture and religion. The festival shows the faith and kindness of the people. It is a very special day for everyone.

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Vocabularies:

• important: something that matters a lot.
• festival: a big party with music, dancing, and fun.
• a teaching: something someone tells you to help you learn.
• to wear: to have clothes or things on your body.
• a candle: a small stick that gives light when it is burning.
• incense: a small stick that makes nice smell when it burns.
• a monk: a man who lives simply and prays in a temple.
• to pray for peace: to ask for calm and no fighting.
• health: when your body is good and not sick.
• quiet: no noise or very little noise.
• peaceful: calm and nice, no noise or problems.
• a celebration: a happy event to enjoy something special.
• kindness: being nice and helpful to other people.
• rainy season: the time of year when it rains a lot.
• fresh air: clean and nice air to breathe.
• faith: believing in something, like a religion.

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Multiple-choice test – one answer correct:

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1. important
a) something that matters a lot
b) something that does not matter
c) something very small

2. festival
a) a quiet place to sleep
b) a big party with music and fun
c) a small animal

3. a teaching
a) a place to eat food
b) a type of clothing
c) something someone tells you to help you learn

4. to wear
a) to have clothes on your body
b) to eat food
c) to sleep

5. a candle
a) a kind of food
b) a small stick that gives light when it burns
c) a big rock

6. incense
a) a kind of tree
b) a stick that makes nice smell when it burns
c) a type of shoe

7. a monk
a) a man who lives simply and prays in a temple
b) a person who drives a car
c) a child who goes to school

8. to pray for peace
a) to sing a song
b) to ask for calm and no fighting
c) to run fast

9. health
a) when you feel tired
b) when your body is good and not sick
c) when you feel hungry

10. quiet
a) no noise or very little noise
b) very loud noise
c) bright light

11. peaceful
a) noisy and busy
b) calm and nice, no noise or problems
c) dirty and messy

12. a celebration
a) a happy event to enjoy something special
b) a day to clean the house
c) a place to work

13. kindness
a) being nice and helpful to other people
b) being angry at someone
c) being tired all day

14. rainy season
a) the time when it is very hot
b) the time when it is very cold
c) the time of year when it rains a lot

15. fresh air
a) clean and nice air to breathe
b) dirty water
c) loud noise

16. faith
a) believing in something, like a religion
b) eating food
c) running very fast

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

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Match the word to the correct definition:

Words:

1. important
2. festival
3. a teaching
4. to wear
5. a candle
6. incense
7. a monk
8. to pray for peace
9. health
10. quiet
11. peaceful
12. a celebration
13. kindness
14. rainy season
15. fresh air
16. faith
    

Definitions:

a) clean and nice air to breathe
b) a man who lives simply and prays in a temple
c) a big party with music and fun
d) a small stick that gives light when it burns
e) calm and nice, no noise or problems
f) something someone tells you to help you learn
g) the time of year when it rains a lot
h) to have clothes on your body
i) being nice and helpful to other people
j) believing in something, like a religion
k) no noise or very little noise
l) when your body is good and not sick
m) something that matters a lot
n) a happy event to enjoy something special
o) a stick that makes nice smell when it burns
p) to ask for calm and no fighting

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

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1. Asalha Puja is an _______ day in Cambodia.
2. People go to the temple to hear a _______ about Buddha.
3. On this special day, people like _______ white clothes.
4. They light a _______ and burn incense sticks.
5. Many people listen to a _______ in the temple.
6. People _______ for peace, health, and happiness.
7. The festival happens during the _______ season when it rains a lot.
8. People feel calm and _______ at the temple.
9. The air is clean and fresh; there is good _______.
10. The festival is a _______ of kindness and faith.
11. A _______ lives in the temple and teaches people about Buddhism.
12. It is a day to think about what is really _______ in life.
13. Everyone prays for good _______.
14. Inside the temple, it is usually very _______.
15. Being nice and helpful to others is called _______.
16. People show their _______ by going to the temple and praying.

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Fill in:
a) a teaching, b) festival, c) health, d) peaceful, e) quiet, f) faith, g) candle, h) important, i) kindness, j) to wear, k) a monk, l) fresh air, m) rainy season, n) a celebration, o) to pray for peace, p) incense

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

1. Asalha Puja is an important festival in Cambodia that many people celebrate.
2. People do not wear special clothes when they go to the temple on this day.
3. During the festival, people light a candle to help in their prayers.
4. Incense is a stick that makes a nice smell when it burns at the temple.
5. A monk teaches people about Buddha and his teachings during the festival.
6. Many people pray for peace, health, and happiness on this special day.
7. The festival happens in the dry season when there is no rain.
8. People feel quiet and peaceful when they are inside the temple.
9. Fresh air is not important when people are at the temple for the festival.
10. Kindness is not part of the celebration.
11. Faith means not believing in anything.
12. The rainy season is the time of year when this festival usually happens.

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True: 1,3,4,5,6,8,12

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Interview with a monk – fill in (words below):

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Q1: What is Asalha Puja?
A1: Asalha Puja is an important __________about Buddha’s teaching.

Q2: When is the festival?
A2: It is in the rainy __________, usually in July.

Q3: What do people do on this day?
A3: People go to the __________, light a candle, and burn incense.

Q4: Why do people wear special clothes?
A4: They wear special __________to show respect and faith.

Q5: What do you teach on this day?
A5: I teach about kindness, __________, and health.

Q6: Do people pray at the temple?
A6: Yes, people __________ for peace, health, and happiness.

Q7: How do people feel at the temple?
A7: They feel __________, peaceful, and calm.

Q8: What is important about the festival?
A8: It is a celebration of __________ and kindness.

Q9: Why do people light candles?
A9: Candles help __________ focus when they pray.

Q10: What is incense for?
A10: Incense makes a good __________ and helps with quiet.

Q11: How does the rainy season help the festival?
A11: The __________ season brings fresh air and new life.

Q12: What do you hope people learn?
A12: I __________ they learn kindness and peace in their hearts.

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smell – peace – festival – people – hope – temple – quiet – rainy – season – faith – clothes – pray

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Answer:

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Q1: What is Asalha Puja?
A1: Asalha Puja is an important festival about Buddha’s teaching.

Q2: When is the festival?
A2: It is in the rainy season, usually in July.

Q3: What do people do on this day?
A3: People go to the temple, light a candle, and burn incense.

Q4: Why do people wear special clothes?
A4: They wear special clothes to show respect and faith.

Q5: What do you teach on this day?
A5: I teach about kindness, peace, and health.

Q6: Do people pray at the temple?
A6: Yes, people pray for peace, health, and happiness.

Q7: How do people feel at the temple?
A7: They feel quiet, peaceful, and calm.

Q8: What is important about the festival?
A8: It is a celebration of faith and kindness.

Q9: Why do people light candles?
A9: Candles help people focus when they pray.

Q10: What is incense for?
A10: Incense makes a good smell and helps with quiet.

Q11: How does the rainy season help the festival?
A11: The rainy season brings fresh air and new life.

Q12: What do you hope people learn?
A12: I hope they learn kindness and peace in their hearts.

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a typical day

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I work as a waiter in a top restaurant in Siem Reap. Every day, I wake up early and get ready for work. I wear a clean uniform and go to the restaurant by motorbike. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m., but I arrive at 10 a.m. to help prepare everything.

I clean the tables, check the menus, and make sure everything looks nice. When guests arrive, I greet them with a big smile and say, “Welcome!” I give them the menu and take their order. I always listen carefully and repeat the order to be sure.

I bring the food to the table and ask if the guests need anything. I speak English and sometimes French, so I can talk to many tourists. I am always polite and friendly.

Sometimes the restaurant is very busy. I walk fast and work hard, but I always stay calm and helpful. I also help clean up after guests leave.

At the end of the day, I count my tips and say goodbye to my team. I feel happy when the guests say “thank you” and smile. I love my job because I like meeting people from around the world.

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Vocabulary:

• a waiter: a person who brings food and drinks to people in a restaurant
• to wake up: to stop sleeping
• to get ready: to prepare yourself to go out or do something (wash, dress, etc.)
• to wear: to have clothes on your body
• a motorbike: a small motorcycle, like a fast bicycle with an engine
• to prepare: to get something ready
• to clean tables: to make tables nice and clean
• to check the menu: to look at the list of food and drinks in a restaurant
• to make sure: to check something so there is no mistake
• to take an order: to write down or remember what food the guest wants
• to repeat: to say something again
• food: things we eat, like rice, soup, or meat
• polite: nice and respectful to people
• friendly: kind and happy to talk to people
• busy: many things to do, no free time
• to stay calm: to not be angry or worried
• to be helpful: to do things to help other people
• to clean up: to make a place clean again after people leave
• to count tips: to count the extra money guests give for good service
• to smile: to show you are happy with your mouth and face

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Multiple choice test – only one answers correct

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1. What is a waiter?
a) a person who brings food and drinks to people in a restaurant
b) a person who drives a taxi
c) a person who cooks food in the kitchen

2. What does “to wake up” mean?
a) to eat breakfast
b) to stop sleeping
c) to start sleeping

3. What does “to get ready” mean?
a) to prepare yourself to go out or do something
b) to sleep
c) to play with friends

4. What does “to wear” mean?
a) to cook food
b) to clean a table
c) to have clothes on your body

5. What is a motorbike?
a) a fast boat
b) a big bus
c) a small motorcycle

6. What does “to prepare” mean?
a) to get something ready
b) to go home
c) to take a photo

7. What does “to clean tables” mean?
a) to make tables nice and clean
b) to sit at the table
c) to put food on the table

8. What does “to check the menu” mean?
a) to clean the kitchen
b) to look at the list of food and drinks in a restaurant
c) to wash your hands

9. What does “to make sure” mean?
a) to ask for food
b) to check so there is no mistake
c) to cook the food

10. What does “to take an order” mean?
a) to eat the food
b) to wash the dishes
c) to write down what the guest wants

11. What does “to repeat” mean?
a) to say something again
b) to sleep again
c) to forget something

12. What is food?
a) things we wear
b) things we eat
c) things we drive

13. What does “polite” mean?
a) fast and busy
b) nice and respectful to people
c) loud and angry

14. What does “friendly” mean?
a) always late
b) not hungry
c) happy to talk and kind

15. What does “busy” mean?
a) very clean
b) many things to do, no free time
c) very sleepy

16. What does “to stay calm” mean?
a) to shout and run
b) to not be angry or worried
c) to sleep very fast

17. What does “to be helpful” mean?
a) to give help to other people
b) to ask for money
c) to walk to work

18. What does “to clean up” mean?
a) to make a place clean again after people leave
b) to talk to guests
c) to go to sleep

19. What does “to count tips” mean?
a) to clean the menu
b) to eat with friends
c) to count the extra money guests give

20. What does “to smile” mean?
a) to go to work
b) to eat something
c) to show you are happy with your mouth and face

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

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Fill in:

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1. I __________ the food before the guests arrive.
(a) prepare (b) wake up (c) motorbike

2. I __________ at 6:00 in the morning every day.
(a) clean tables (b) wake up (c) smile

3. I ride my __________ to work.
(a) food (b) repeat (c) motorbike

4. After guests leave, I __________ the tables.
(a) repeat (b) clean up (c) be helpful

5. I __________ to work by putting on my clothes and washing.
(a) get ready (b) food (c) take an order

6. A good waiter always tries to __________.
(a) count tips (b) be helpful (c) menu

7. At work, I wear a uniform. I __________ black pants and a white shirt.
(a) wear (b) waiter (c) clean tables

8. The list of meals and drinks in the restaurant is called a __________.
(a) stay calm (b) check the menu (c) menu

9. I always try to __________ to guests with a happy face.
(a) smile (b) wake up (c) food

10. A good waiter must be __________ to all guests.
(a) prepare (b) polite (c) get ready

11. I write down what the guest wants. I __________.
(a) wear (b) repeat (c) take an order

12. I say the order again to the guest. I __________ it.
(a) repeat (b) wake up (c) waiter

13. My job is to bring __________ and drinks to the guests.
(a) friendly (b) food (c) wear

14. A waiter should always be nice and __________.
(a) stay calm (b) friendly (c) count tips

15. I clean the chairs and __________ before people come.
(a) clean tables (b) food (c) motorbike

16. I try to __________ even when the restaurant is full.
(a) stay calm (b) clean tables (c) repeat

17. In the evening, I __________ the tips I got.
(a) get ready (b) count tips (c) take an order

18. I work as a __________ in a restaurant.
(a) waiter (b) food (c) friendly

19. I always __________ the menu before guests sit down.
(a) check the menu (b) smile (c) wake up

20. I __________ everything is ready before guests arrive.
(a) take an order (b) make sure (c) be helpful

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Answers:

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

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True or false?

1. Saran wakes up early every day.
2. He wears a uniform to work.
3. Saran rides a bicycle to the restaurant.
4. He prepares the food for the guests.
5. He cleans tables after guests leave.
6. Saran takes orders from guests.
7. He always repeats the order to the guests.
8. Saran is not polite to guests.
9. He smiles and is friendly at work.
10. The restaurant is usually empty and quiet.
11. Saran stays calm when the restaurant is busy.
12. He cleans the floors at the restaurant.
13. Saran counts tips at the end of his work.
14. He wears casual clothes to work.
15. Saran makes sure everything is ready before guests arrive.

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True: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15

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Match the word to the correct definition:

1. waiter
2. to wake up
3. to get ready
4. to wear
5. motorbike
6. to prepare
7. to clean tables
8. to check the menu
9. to make sure
10. to take an order
11. to repeat
12. food
13. polite
14. friendly
15. busy
16. to stay calm
17. to be helpful
18. to clean up
19. to count tips
20. to smile
    

Definitions:

a. a person who serves food in a restaurant
b. to remove dirt or trash from an area
c. a two-wheeled motor vehicle
d. to get out of bed in the morning
e. to put on clothes or accessories
f. the things you eat
g. to look at the list of food and drinks in a restaurant
h. to say something again
i. to make food or things ready
j. to make sure something is correct or ready
k. to listen to a guest and write down what they want
l. to count the money guests give as thanks
m. being kind and nice to others
n. having many things to do
o. to smile with your face
p. to be calm and not angry or nervous
q. to get dressed and prepared
r. to help someone in need
s. to clean tables in a restaurant
t. to look carefully and check something

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

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Short answer questions :

1. Who works as a waiter? => Saran
2. What time does Saran wake up? __________
3. What does Saran wear to work? __________
4. How does Saran go to the restaurant? __________
5. What does Saran clean after guests leave? __________
6. What does Saran check before guests arrive? __________
7. What does Saran do when he takes an order? __________
8. How does Saran act with guests? __________
9. What does Saran count at the end of the day? __________
10. How does Saran stay when the restaurant is busy? __________
11. What vehicle does Saran use to get to work? __________
12. What does Saran prepare before guests come? __________
13. Does Saran smile when he works? __________
14. Is the restaurant often busy or quiet? __________
15. Does Saran wear casual clothes to work? __________

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Answers:

1 Saran, 2 early, 3 uniform, 4 motorbike, 5 tables, 6 the menu, 7 he repeats it, 8 polite and friendly, 9 tips, 10 calm, 11 motorbike, 12 food and tables, 13 yes, 14 busy, 15 no
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Complete, words below:

1. Saran wakes up early every day to go to __________.
2. He gets ready and puts on his __________ for the job.
3. Saran __________ his motorbike to the restaurant every morning.
4. He works as a waiter in a __________ and top restaurant.
5. Before guests come, he cleans __________ and prepares everything.
6. Saran checks the __________ to know the food well.
7. He makes sure all is ready before the __________ arrive.
8. When guests come, he takes an __________ from each one.
9. Saran always repeats the __________ to be sure it is correct.
10. He is polite and __________ to all guests in the restaurant.
11. The __________ is busy many times during the day.
12. Saran __________ even when the place is very busy.
13. He is helpful and __________ when he talks to guests.
14. After guests leave, he __________ all the tables quickly.
15. At the end of the day, Saran counts __________ and smiles.

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smiles – order – menu – rides – restaurant – work – guests – tips – order – cleans up – uniform – stays calm – busy – friendly – tables

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Answers:

1. Saran wakes up early every day to go to work.
2. He gets ready and puts on his uniform for the job.
3. Saran rides his motorbike to the restaurant every morning.
4. He works as a waiter in a busy and top restaurant.
5. Before guests come, he cleans tables and prepares everything.
6. Saran checks the menu to know the food well.
7. He makes sure all is ready before the guests arrive.
8. When guests come, he takes an order from each one.
9. Saran always repeats the order to be sure it is correct.
10. He is polite and friendly to all guests in the restaurant.
11. The restaurant is busy many times during the day.
12. Saran stays calm even when the place is very busy.
13. He is helpful and smiles when he talks to guests.
14. After guests leave, he cleans up all the tables quickly.
15. At the end of the day, Saran counts tips and smiles.
    
    
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Complete, NO words given 😉

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Interviewer: What is your name?
Saran: My name is Saran.

Interviewer: What time do you wake up?
Saran: I wake up __________ every day.

Interviewer: How do you get ready for work?
Saran: I get ready and __________ my uniform.

Interviewer: How do you go to the restaurant?
Saran: I __________ my motorbike to work.

Interviewer: What is your job?
Saran: I __________ as a waiter in a restaurant.

Interviewer: What do you do before guests come?
Saran: I clean tables and __________ the menu.

Interviewer: How do you take an order?
Saran: I listen to guests and __________the order.

Interviewer: How do you act with guests?
Saran: I am __________ and friendly.

Interviewer: Is the restaurant busy?
Saran: Yes, it is busy many __________

Interviewer: How do you stay when it is busy?
Saran: I stay __________ and helpful.

Interviewer: What do you do after work?
Saran: I clean up and __________ tips.

Interviewer: Do you like your job?
Saran: Yes, I like my job very __________.

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Answers:

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Interviewer: What is your name?
Saran: My name is Saran.

Interviewer: What time do you wake up?
Saran: I wake up early every day.

Interviewer: How do you get ready for work?
Saran: I get ready and wear my uniform.

Interviewer: How do you go to the restaurant?
Saran: I ride my motorbike to work.

Interviewer: What is your job?
Saran: I work as a waiter in a restaurant.

Interviewer: What do you do before guests come?
Saran: I clean tables and check the menu.

Interviewer: How do you take an order?
Saran: I listen to guests and repeat the order.

Interviewer: How do you act with guests?
Saran: I am polite and friendly.

Interviewer: Is the restaurant busy?
Saran: Yes, it is busy many times.

Interviewer: How do you stay when it is busy?
Saran: I stay calm and helpful.

Interviewer: What do you do after work?
Saran: I clean up and count tips.

Interviewer: Do you like your job?
Saran: Yes, I like my job very much.

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Interview with one of Saran’s friends about his daily work – do not forget there is an ’s‘ in the 3rd person singular present tense!:

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Interviewer: What is your friend’s name?
Friend: His name is Saran.

Interviewer: What time does Saran wake up?
Friend: He __________ up early every day.

Interviewer: How does Saran get ready for work?
Friend: He _________ ready and wears his uniform.

Interviewer: How does Saran go to the restaurant?
Friend: He __________ his motorbike to work.

Interviewer: What is Saran’s job?
Friend: He _________ as a waiter in a restaurant.

Interviewer: What does Saran do before guests come?
Friend: He _________ tables and checks the menu.

Interviewer: How does Saran take an order?
Friend: He __________ to guests and repeats the order.

Interviewer: How does Saran act with guests?
Friend: He __________polite and friendly.

Interviewer: Is the restaurant busy?
Friend: Yes, it __________ busy many times.

Interviewer: How does Saran stay when it is busy?
Friend: He _________ calm and helpful.

Interviewer: What does Saran do after work?
Friend: He __________up and counts tips.

Interviewer: Does Saran like his job?
Friend: Yes, he ________ his job very much.

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Answers:

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Interviewer: What is your friend’s name?
Friend: His name is Saran.

Interviewer: What time does Saran wake up?
Friend: He wakes up early every day.

Interviewer: How does Saran get ready for work?
Friend: He gets ready and wears his uniform.

Interviewer: How does Saran go to the restaurant?
Friend: He rides his motorbike to work.

Interviewer: What is Saran’s job?
Friend: He works as a waiter in a restaurant.

Interviewer: What does Saran do before guests come?
Friend: He cleans tables and checks the menu.

Interviewer: How does Saran take an order?
Friend: He listens to guests and repeats the order.

Interviewer: How does Saran act with guests?
Friend: He is polite and friendly.

Interviewer: Is the restaurant busy?
Friend: Yes, it is busy many times.

Interviewer: How does Saran stay when it is busy?
Friend: He stays calm and helpful.

Interviewer: What does Saran do after work?
Friend: He cleans up and counts tips.

Interviewer: Does Saran like his job?
Friend: Yes, he likes his job very much.

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read AND listen to texts?
How to…………..

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✅ Why use Read Aloud?

1. 👂 You can listen to text on websites.
2. 📖 It helps you learn English – reading and listening.
3. 🧠 You understand better when you hear and see words.
4. 🗣️ You hear correct pronunciation.
5. 👐 It is easy to use – just one click!
6. 🆓 It is free.

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✅ What can Read Aloud do?

1. 🔊 Read the text on a page
   It reads words on websites out loud.
2. 👂 Helps you listen
   You can listen to stories, news, or lessons.
3. 🎤 Speaks in different voices
   You can choose a man or woman voice.
4. 🐢🐇 Change the speed
   Make the voice slow or fast.
5. ⏯️ Pause or play
   You can pause, play, or stop the reading.
6. 📄 Read one paragraph or all
   It can read one part or the whole page.
7. 🧠 Helps with learning English
   You can read and listen at the same time.

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✅ How to add Read Aloud to your browser

🖥️ If you use Google Chrome:

1. Open Chrome
   Open your Google Chrome browser.
2. Go to Chrome Web Store
   Type this in the address bar:
   https://chrome.google.com/webstore
3. Search for „Read Aloud“
   In the search box, type:
   Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader
4. Click on the Read Aloud extension
   Look for the icon with a blue speaker.
5. Click “Add to Chrome”
   A button says „Add to Chrome“ – click it.
6. Click “Add extension”
   A small box will pop up. Click „Add extension“.
7. ✅ Done!
   Now you see the Read Aloud icon (🔊) at the top right of your browser.

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🧑‍💻 If you use Microsoft Edge or Firefox:

• Go to the Edge Add-ons Store or Firefox Add-ons.
• Search for „Read Aloud“.
• Click „Add“ or „Install“.
• Follow the steps like in Chrome.

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Enjoy, read AND listen to texts.

– dedicated to the team and the youngsters in the SMF classes

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Another one

Shinta Mani
Hearts of gold
Lifting spirits brave and bold
Building futures
One by one
A brighter world has just begun


[Verse]
Ten months of dreams you sew and weave
A gift of hope that they believe
With hearts so full you guide the way
Teaching skills to light their day

[Chorus]
Shinta Mani
Hearts of gold
Lifting spirits brave and bold
Building futures
One by one
A brighter world has just begun

[Verse 2]
They walk in unsure
Heads held low
You teach them all they need to know
From setting tables to dreams so wide
You give them wings
A sense of pride

[Chorus]
Shinta Mani
Hearts of gold
Lifting spirits brave and bold
Building futures
One by one
A brighter world has just begun

[Bridge]
No price
No fee
Just love you give
Ten months to teach them how to live
With hands that guide and hearts so true
They’ll carry forward what they learn from you

[Chorus]
Shinta Mani
Hearts of gold
Lifting spirits brave and bold
Building futures
One by one
A brighter world has just begun

• a typical day – meet Bopha

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I work at a spa in a nice resort in Siem Reap. Every day, I help guests and make them feel welcome. The spa is quiet and calm with soft music and nice smells from natural oils and herbs.

I start my day by cleaning the rooms and getting everything ready for the guests. When they arrive, I greet them with a smile and tell them about the treatments we have.

The spa offers many services to help people relax and feel good. We do traditional massages with soft pressure and natural oils. These massages help the body relax and feel better. We also do body scrubs with fresh fruit and salt. This makes the skin soft and clean. Another service is hot stone therapy, where warm stones help muscles feel relaxed.

Guests can get facials with natural ingredients like ginger and turmeric. We use warm and cool stones on the face to make the skin healthy and fresh.

There are also special spa packages that include massage, scrub, facial, and foot care. Guests like these long treatments very much.

At the end of the day, I help guests feel happy and calm. I enjoy working here because I meet many people from different countries.

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Vocabulary:

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a spa: a place where people go to relax and feel good.

a resort: a place for holidays with hotels and many fun things to do.

to feel welcome: to feel happy and comfortable when you arrive somewhere.

quiet: no loud sounds.

calm: peaceful and not noisy or busy.

soft music: music that is gentle and nice to hear.

a nice smell: a good, pleasant smell.

herbs: plants used for health, cooking, or smell.

to greet somebody: to say hello when you see someone.

a treatment (in a spa): a special care for the body or face to help you relax or feel better.

to relax: to feel calm and not tired or worried.

soft pressure: gentle touch with little force.

a body scrub: cleaning the skin with salt or fruit to make it soft and fresh.

soft skin: skin that is smooth and nice to touch.

hot stone therapy: using warm stones on the body to help muscles feel good.

a facial (in spa): care for the face using creams, massage, and stones.

an ingredient: a part of food or a product.

ginger: a spicy root used in cooking and health care.

turmeric: a yellow spice used for cooking and health care.

healthy: good for your body and makes you feel well.

a spa package: a group of treatments done together in the spa.

foot care: special care for your feet to keep them clean and relaxed.

to enjoy: to feel happy and like something.

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Fill-in-the-blank exercise – one answer correct

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1. A _______ is a place where people go to relax and feel good.
   a) spa
   b) herbs
   c) resort
2. A _______ is a place for holidays with hotels and fun things to do.
   a) soft music
   b) resort
   c) feel
3. When you arrive, you want to _______ welcome.
   a) greet
   b) enjoy
   c) feel
4. The spa is _______ and calm.
   a) healthy
   b) quiet
   c) soft
5. You can hear _______ in the spa; it is gentle and nice to hear.
   a) foot care
   b) soft music
   c) treatment
6. You can smell _______ in the spa; they are plants used for health or cooking.
   a) herbs
   b) ginger
   c) turmeric
7. To _______ somebody means to say hello when you see them.
   a) enjoy
   b) greet
   c) relax
8. A _______ in a spa is special care for your body or face.
   a) ingredient
   b) spa package
   c) treatment
9. When you rest, you _______ and feel calm.
   a) scrub
   b) relax
   c) enjoy
10. The massage uses _______ pressure, which means gentle touch.
    a) soft
    b) nice
    c) hot stone
11. A _______ cleans your skin with salt or fruit to make it soft.
    a) spa package
    b) body scrub
    c) facial
12. After the scrub, your skin is soft and nice. We say you have _______ skin.
    a) calm
    b) healthy
    c) soft
13. _______ therapy uses warm stones on the body to help muscles feel good.
    a) foot care
    b) spa package
    c) hot stone
14. A _______ is care for your face using creams and stones.
    a) ingredient
    b) facial
    c) treatment
15. An _______ is a part of food or a product.
    a) massage
    b) scrub
    c) ingredient
16. _______ is a spicy root used in cooking and health care.
    a) turmeric
    b) herb
    c) ginger
17. _______ is a yellow spice that is good for your body.
    a) ginger
    b) turmeric
    c) relax
18. _______ means good for your body and makes you feel well.
    a) calm
    b) healthy
    c) quiet
19. A _______ is a group of treatments done together in a spa.
    a) spa package
    b) foot care
    c) resort
20. _______ is special care for your feet to keep them clean and relaxed.
    a) treatment
    b) foot care
    c) massage
21. To _______ means to feel happy and like something.
    a) scrub
    b) greet
    c) enjoy

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Answers: 1a, 2b, 3c, 4b, 5b, 6a, 7b, 8c, 9b, 10a,
11b, 12c, 13c, 14b, 15c, 16c, 17b, 18b, 19a, 20b, 21c
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Match the words with their definitions

Words:

1. spa
2. resort
3. to feel welcome
4. quiet
5. calm
6. soft music
7. herbs
8. to greet somebody
9. treatment
10. to relax
11. soft pressure
12. body scrub
13. soft skin
14. hot stone therapy
15. facial
16. ingredient
17. ginger
18. turmeric
19. healthy
20. spa package
21. foot care
22. to enjoy

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Definitions:

a) a place for holidays with hotels and fun activities
b) to say hello to someone
c) a part of food or product
d) care for your face using creams or stones
e) to feel happy and like something
f) gentle and quiet music you hear in a spa
g) a group of treatments done together in a spa
h) to rest and feel calm
i) a place where people go to relax and feel good
j) a yellow spice good for your body
k) clean and soft your skin with salt or fruit
l) a spicy root used in cooking and health care
m) pressure that is gentle and not hard
n) care for your feet to keep them clean and relaxed
o) skin that feels smooth and nice
p) to say someone is welcome and happy to be here
q) not loud or noisy
r) special care for your body or face
s) therapy using warm stones to relax muscles
t) good for your body and makes you feel well
u) gentle and peaceful feeling
v) to say hello when someone arrives or leaves

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

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True or false:

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1. A spa is a place to relax and have treatments for your body.
2. A resort is where people live all their lives.
3. To feel welcome means you are happy because people like you are there.
4. Quiet means making a lot of noise.
5. Calm means peaceful and not busy or noisy.
6. Soft music is loud and fast.
7. A nice smell is something pleasant you can smell.
8. Herbs are green plants used in cooking and medicine.
9. To greet somebody means to say goodbye.
10. A treatment in a spa helps your body or face feel better.
11. To relax means to rest and feel peaceful.
12. Soft pressure means pressing gently on your body.
13. A body scrub is a treatment that cleans your skin and makes it soft.
14. Soft skin feels rough and dry.
15. Hot stone therapy uses warm stones on your body.
16. A facial is a treatment for your feet.
17. An ingredient is a part of food or a product.
18. Ginger is a spicy root used in cooking and healing.
19. Turmeric is a yellow spice used for health.
20. A spa package is one treatment only.
21. Foot care means caring for your feet.
22. To enjoy means to feel unhappy doing something.

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True:

1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 18, 19, 21

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Fill in, words below:

1. A __________ is a quiet and calm place to relax.
2. People go to the spa to __________ welcome and peaceful.
3. Soft __________ plays softly in the spa all day.
4. The spa has a nice smell from fresh __________.
5. Many herbs are __________ in treatments for the body.
6. The staff greet somebody with a __________ at the door.
7. A treatment in a spa helps your body and your face feel __________.
8. Soft pressure from the __________ feels good on your skin.
9. A body scrub cleans your __________ and makes it soft and nice.
10. After a scrub, your skin feels __________ and smooth.
11. Hot stone therapy uses warm stones to __________ your muscles.
12. A facial is a special treatment for your __________ and skin.
13. An ingredient in the spa creams can be ginger or __________.
14. Ginger is a healthy root that helps the body feel __________.
15. A spa package has many __________ for your body and face.

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relax – herbs – skin – spa – good –
music – treatments – face –
smile – better – turmeric –
feel – soft – hands –
used
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Answers

1. A spa is a quiet and calm place to relax.
2. People go to the spa to feel welcome and peaceful.
3. Soft music plays softly in the spa all day.
4. The spa has a nice smell from fresh herbs.
5. Many herbs are used in treatments for the body.
6. The staff greet somebody with a smile at the door.
7. A treatment in a spa helps your body and your face feel better.
8. Soft pressure from the hands feels good on your skin.
9. A body scrub cleans your skin and makes it soft and nice.
10. After a scrub, your skin feels soft and smooth.
11. Hot stone therapy uses warm stones to relax your muscles.
12. A facial is a special treatment for your face and skin.
13. An ingredient in the spa creams can be ginger or turmeric.
14. Ginger is a healthy root that helps the body feel good.
15. A spa package has many treatments for your body and face.

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Complete – no words given 😉

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Guest: Hello! What is a spa?
Staff: Hello! A spa is a quiet place where you can __________and feel calm.

Guest: What treatments do you have?
Staff: We have body __________, facials, hot stone therapy, and foot care.

Guest: How do you do a body scrub?
Staff: We use soft pressure to clean your __________and make it soft.

Guest: What is a facial?
Staff: A facial is a treatment for your __________ to help your skin feel healthy.

Guest: Why should I have a treatment?
Staff: Treatments __________your body and mind to feel healthy and relaxed.

Guest: What ingredients do you use?
Staff: We use natural __________ like ginger and turmeric.

Guest: Are your products chemical-free?
Staff: Yes, all our products are organic and chemical-free.

Guest: How long does a treatment take?
Staff: Most treatments take about one __________.

Guest: When can I come for a treatment?
Staff: You can come every day, from morning to ___________.

Guest: How do I book a treatment?
Staff: You can book here at the __________ or call us anytime.

Guest: Is the spa quiet?
Staff: Yes, it is calm, with soft __________ and a nice smell.

Guest: Thank you! I want to try a treatment now.
Staff: You are welcome! We will help you relax and enjoy your _________

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Answers:

relax – scrubs – skin – face – help – herbs – hour – evening – spa – music – time

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Word list – fill in :

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Word list:

relaxed, calm, facial, herbs, spa, book,
organic, hour, ginger, morning,
body scrub, treatment

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1. A _____ is a quiet place where you can feel calm.
2. We offer many kinds of _____.
3. A _____ cleans your skin and makes it soft.
4. A _____ is a treatment for your face.
5. Treatments help your body and mind to _____.
6. We use natural _____ like ginger and turmeric.
7. All our products are _____ .
8. Most treatments take about one _____.
9. You can come for a treatment in the _____ or evening.
10. You can _____ a treatment here or by phone.
11. The spa is very _____ with soft music and a nice smell.
12. We use soft pressure to help you feel _____.

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1 spa, 2 treatment, 3 body scrub, 4 facial, 5 relax, 6 herbs, 7 organic, 8 hour, 9 morning, 10 book, 11 calm, 12 relaxed
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– a typical day

Hello! My name is Sreyneang. I work in housekeeping at a 5-star resort in Siem Reap. I start work at 7:00 in the morning. First, I take my cleaning cart and check my list. I clean many rooms every day.

I knock on the door and say, “Housekeeping!” If the guest is not in the room, I go inside and start cleaning. I open the windows. I make the bed. I change the sheets and pillowcases. I clean the bathroom. I wash the sink, toilet, and shower. I put in clean towels and give new soap, shampoo, and toilet paper.

I dust the furniture. I clean the floor. I vacuum the carpet or mop the floor. I clean the mirrors and windows. I check the minibar and put in new bottles of water. I also check the lights and air conditioning.

Sometimes I do turndown service in the evening. I close the curtains, make the bed nice, and put a chocolate on the pillow.

I talk to guests and help them if they need something. I like my job because I meet many people, and I want to make the rooms clean and beautiful. I feel happy when the guests are happy.

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Vocabulary:

pillow – soft thing for your head when you sleep.

housekeeping – cleaning and caring for rooms in a hotel or home.

resort – a large, nice hotel for holidays with many services.

cleaning cart – a small cart with cleaning tools and supplies.

check a list – look at a list to see what jobs to do.

clean – make something not dirty.

knock on a door – hit the door with your hand to say you are there.

open the window – move the window to let in air.

make a bed – fix the blanket and pillows to look nice.

change sheets – take off dirty bed sheets and put on clean ones.

pillowcase – the cloth that covers a pillow.

sink – the bowl where you wash your hands or face.

towel – soft cloth to dry your body after washing.

soap – something you use with water to wash.

dust the furniture – clean tables and shelves with a dry cloth.

vacuum the carpet – clean the carpet with a vacuum machine.

mop the floor – clean the floor using water and a mop.

mirror – glass that shows your face.

turndown service – evening hotel service to prepare the bed.

curtain – cloth you pull over a window.

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Multiple choice test, one answer correct only

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1. What do you use to dry your body after a shower?
a) towel
b) soap
c) sink

2. What do you knock on before entering a room?
a) mirror
b) door
c) curtain

3. What do you use to clean the floor with water?
a) towel
b) mop
c) vacuum

4. What shows your face when you look in it?
a) curtain
b) mirror
c) pillow

5. What is on the bed and covers your head when you sleep?
a) cart
b) sink
c) pillow

6. What do you use with water to wash your hands?
a) towel
b) soap
c) window

7. What do you do when you make the bed?
a) fix the blanket and pillows
b) check a list
c) knock on the door

8. What is the small cart with cleaning things?
a) shopping cart
b) food cart
c) cleaning cart

9. What do you open to let fresh air into the room?
a) mirror
b) curtain
c) window

10. What do you use to clean the carpet?
a) towel
b) vacuum
c) mop

11. What is the cloth that goes over a pillow?
a) pillowcase
b) curtain
c) towel

12. What is a big, nice hotel for holidays?
a) market
b) resort
c) hostel

13. What do you do when you clean tables with a dry cloth?
a) vacuum the carpet
b) dust the furniture
c) mop the floor

14. What is the job of cleaning rooms in a hotel?
a) shopping
b) housekeeping
c) cooking

15. What do you do to know your jobs for the day?
a) wash the sink
b) make a bed
c) check a list

16. What do you use to wash your hands or face?
a) curtain
b) pillow
c) sink

17. What do you do in turndown service?
a) prepare the bed in the evening
b) mop the floor
c) clean windows

18. What is the cloth you pull over the window?
a) mirror
b) towel
c) curtain

19. What do you do when you take off dirty sheets and put clean ones?
a) change sheets
b) vacuum the carpet
c) dust the furniture

20. What is the thing where you sleep and put a blanket on?
a) mirror
b) bed
c) sink

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

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Match the word with the definition

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Words:

1. housekeeping
2. resort
3. cleaning cart
4. knock on a door
5. make a bed
6. change sheets
7. pillowcase
8. sink
9. towel
10. soap
11. dust the furniture
12. vacuum the carpet
13. mop the floor
14. mirror
15. turndown service
16. curtain
17. pillow
18. check a list
19. clean
20. open the window

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Definitions:

a) a soft thing for your head when you sleep
b) to hit the door to say you are there
c) to remove dust from tables and shelves
d) to look at a list to see what jobs to do
e) a cloth to dry your body after washing
f) a big hotel for holidays with many services
g) the job of cleaning rooms in a hotel or home
h) to move the window to let air in
i) glass that shows your face
j) a small cart with cleaning tools and supplies
k) to take off dirty sheets and put on clean ones
l) to clean the floor with water and a mop
m) to fix the blanket and pillows on the bed
n) a cloth that covers a pillow
o) to clean the carpet with a vacuum machine
p) something you use with water to wash
q) a bowl where you wash your hands or face
r) evening hotel service to prepare the bed
s) cloth you pull over a window
t) to make something not dirty

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

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Gap-fill exercise – find the correct answer

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1. The job of cleaning rooms in a hotel is called ______________.
   a) housekeeping
   b) cooking
   c) shopping
2. A big, nice hotel for holidays is a ______________.
   a) school
   b) resort
   c) market
3. The ______________ holds cleaning tools and supplies.
   a) shopping bag
   b) cleaning cart
   c) food tray
4. You ______________ on a door before entering.
   a) open
   b) knock
   c) close
5. I ______________ the bed every morning.
   a) break
   b) make
   c) wash
6. It is important to ______________ sheets after guests leave.
   a) fix
   b) clean
   c) change
7. A ______________ covers the pillow.
   a) blanket
   b) pillowcase
   c) towel
8. You wash your hands in the ______________.
   a) mirror
   b) window
   c) sink
9. Use a ______________ to dry your body after a shower.
   a) towel
   b) soap
   c) curtain
10. We use ______________ with water to clean our hands.
    a) mirror
    b) soap
    c) pillow
11. To clean tables, you ______________ the furniture.
    a) dust
    b) vacuum
    c) mop
12. I ______________ the carpet with a vacuum cleaner.
    a) mop
    b) dust
    c) vacuum
13. To clean the floor with water, you ______________ it.
    a) dust
    b) mop
    c) vacuum
14. A ______________ shows your face when you look at it.
    a) towel
    b) mirror
    c) curtain
15. The ______________ is a service to prepare the bed at night.
    a) cooking
    b) housekeeping
    c) turndown service
16. Pull the ______________ to close the window.
    a) pillowcase
    b) towel
    c) curtain
17. A ______________ is soft and supports your head when you sleep.
    a) towel
    b) pillow
    c) soap
18. Always ______________ a list to know your tasks.
    a) make
    b) check
    c) wash
19. To ______________ means to make something not dirty.
    a) clean
    b) knock
    c) break
20. You ______________ the window to let fresh air inside.
    a) knock
    b) open
    c) close

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

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True or false?

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1. A towel is used to dry your body after a shower.
2. You open the window to close it.
3. Dusting means cleaning the furniture to remove dust.
4. A pillowcase is used to cover the pillow.
5. Vacuuming means cleaning the floor with water.
6. Housekeeping is the job of cleaning rooms in a hotel.
7. A cleaning cart holds food for guests.
8. You knock on a door before entering a room.
9. Soap is used to wash your hands.
10. A mirror shows your reflection when you look at it.
11. To mop means to clean the floor with water and a mop.
12. Making the bed means to break the bed.
13. The sink is where you wash your hands and face.
14. Changing sheets means putting dirty sheets on the bed.
15. A curtain is used to cover windows.

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True: 1,3,4,6,8,9,10,11,13,15

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Words mixed up for ordering:

1. clean / I / rooms / every day / the
2. on / the / knock / door / before
3. change / every time/ sheets / we
4. the / the / make / bed / in / morning
5. dust / windows / furniture / and / I
6. use / to / carry / cleaning cart
7. let air / open / to / the / in / window
8. I/ before / check / list / I / start /a/
9. mop / floor / the / before / vacuum / you/ carpet /the
10. towel / the / hang / neatly / on / rack

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Answers:

1. I clean the rooms every day
2. Knock on the door before
3. We change sheets every time
4. Make the bed in the morning
5. I dust furniture and windows
6. Use cleaning cart to carry
7. Open the window to let air in
8. I check a list before I start
9. Vacuum the before you vacuum the carpet.
10. Towel hang neatly on the rack.
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Fill in – test your vocabulary:

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1. I __ the bed every morning.
2. She __ the floor with a mop.
3. We __ sheets after guests leave.
4. He __ the door before entering.
5. They __ the carpet with a vacuum.
6. I __ the furniture to remove dust.
7. You __ on the door before entering.
8. A __ covers the pillow.
9. I __ the window to let air in.
10. The __ is where you wash your hands.
11. I __ the floor after vacuuming.
12. A __ is used to dry your body.
13. __ is the job to clean rooms.
14. I __ the cleaning cart with supplies.
15. The __ shows your face when you look at it.

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1 make 2 mops 3 change 4 knocks 5 vacuum 6 dust 7 knock
8 pillowcase 9 open 10 sink 11 mop 12 towel 13 housekeeping
14 use 15 mirror

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Sreyneang answers a guest’s questions on her job – fill in, words below:

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Guest: When do you start work?
Sreyneang: I start work at __________ o’clock.

Guest: What do you do first?
Sreyneang: I check the __________.

Guest: Which tool do you use?
Sreyneang: I use the ___________ cart.

Guest: How do you enter the room?
Sreyneang: I __________ on the door and open it.

Guest: Why do you open the window?
Sreyneang: I open it for __________ air.

Guest: Do you make the bed every day?
Sreyneang: Yes, I make the bed and change __________.

Guest: What do you do with the pillow?
Sreyneang: I __________ the pillowcase.

Guest: Where do you clean in the bathroom?
Sreyneang: I clean the __________ and mirror.

Guest: How do you clean the furniture?
Sreyneang: I __________ the furniture carefully.

Guest: What do you do with the carpet?
Sreyneang: I vacuum the carpet and __________ the floor.

Guest: When do you finish your work?
Sreyneang: I finish work at __________ o’clock.

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fresh – mop – eight – change – knock – five – dust – list – sheets – sink – cleaning

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Answers:

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Guest: What time do you start work?
Sreyneang: I start work at eight o’clock.

Guest: What is the first thing you do?
Sreyneang: I check the list.

Guest: Do you use a cleaning cart?
Sreyneang: Yes, I use the cleaning cart.

Guest: What do you do after you knock on the door?
Sreyneang: I open the door and enter the room.

Guest: Do you open the window?
Sreyneang: Yes, I open the window for fresh air.

Guest: Do you make the bed?
Sreyneang: Yes, I make the bed and change sheets.

Guest: What do you do with the pillow?
Sreyneang: I change the pillowcase.

Guest: Do you clean the sink?
Sreyneang: Yes, I clean the sink and mirror.

Guest: Do you dust the furniture?
Sreyneang: Yes, I dust the furniture carefully.

Guest: Do you vacuum the carpet?
Sreyneang: Yes, I vacuum the carpet and mop the floor.

Guest: What time do you finish work?
Sreyneang: I finish work at five o’clock.

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Rewrite the original story in 3rd person singular, present tense, start with:

Her name is Srwyneang. She works……….

make all changes necessary.

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Answer:

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Her name is Sreyneang. She works in housekeeping at a 5-star resort in Siem Reap. She starts work at 7:00 in the morning. First, she takes her cleaning cart and checks her list. She cleans many rooms every day.

She knocks on the door and says, “Housekeeping!” If the guest is not in the room, she goes inside and starts cleaning. She opens the windows. She makes the bed. She changes the sheets and pillowcases. She cleans the bathroom. She washes the sink, toilet, and shower. She puts in clean towels and gives new soap, shampoo, and toilet paper.

She dusts the furniture. She cleans the floor. She vacuums the carpet or mops the floor. She cleans the mirrors and windows. She checks the minibar and puts in new bottles of water. She also checks the lights and air conditioning.

Sometimes she does turndown service in the evening. She closes the curtains, makes the bed nice, and puts a chocolate on the pillow.

She talks to guests and helps them if they need something. She likes her job because she meets many people, and she wants to make the rooms clean and beautiful. She feels happy when the guests are happy.

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By the way, Rithy is new. Sreyneang goes with him to the rooms. She shows him how to do housekeeping.