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The day that day remembers three big events in the life of the Buddha.

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Visaka Bochea Day is a very important day for Buddhists. People in Cambodia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and other countries celebrate it. It is a public holiday in Cambodia.

This day remembers three big events in the life of the Buddha. On this day, the Buddha was born. He also became enlightened on this day. Later, he died and reached Nirvana on the same day. All these things happened on the full moon of the month called Visakha.

On Visaka Bochea Day, people wake up early. They go to the pagoda to pray. They bring food, flowers, candles, and incense. They give food to the monks. People listen to the monks chanting. They also do good things, like giving to the poor or setting animals free.

People wear white clothes. They try to think good thoughts and do good actions. They remember the Buddha’s teachings. These teachings say: do not hurt others, be kind, and do not want too many things.

Visaka Bochea is a day of peace and respect. It helps people live a good and simple life.

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Vocabulary:

1. To celebrate – to do something special for a happy day.
2. A public holiday – a day when many people do not work or go to school.
3. To remember – to think about something from the past.
4. To be enlightened – to understand everything clearly and feel peace inside.
5. To pray – to talk to a god or spirit quietly or in your heart.
6. Incense – sticks that make a nice smell when you burn them.
7. A monk – a man who lives a simple life and spends time praying and learning about religion.
8. To chant – to say or sing words again and again in a special way.
9. A good thought – a kind or nice idea in your mind.
10. Teachings – important things someone says to help others learn how to live.
11. To hurt somebody – to make someone feel pain or sad.
12. Peace – when there is no fighting or trouble; everything is calm.
13. Respect – to be kind and show that someone or something is important.

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10 statements , four of them are incorrect

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1. Visaka Bochea Day is an important day for Buddhist people.
2. On this day, people go to the cinema to watch movies.
3. People give food to monks at the pagoda.
4. The Buddha was born, became enlightened, and died on the same day.
5. People wear red clothes on Visaka Bochea Day.
6. Monks chant prayers at the pagoda.
7. Visaka Bochea Day is a time to do bad things.
8. People light candles and incense on this day.
9. Visaka Bochea Day is a day of peace and respect.
10. The holiday is only celebrated in America.

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2. On this day, people go to the cinema to watch movies. ❌
5. People wear red clothes on Visaka Bochea Day. ❌
7. Visaka Bochea Day is a time to do bad things. ❌
10. The holiday is only celebrated in America. ❌

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10 multiple choice questions, one or more correct answers

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1. What is Visaka Bochea Day?
A. A Buddhist holiday
B. A day to eat a lot of food
C. A day to remember the Buddha
D. A sports day

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2. What do people do on Visaka Bochea Day?
A. Go to the pagoda
B. Watch TV all day
C. Pray and give food to monks
D. Dance in the streets

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3. What do people take to the pagoda?
A. Flowers
B. Incense
C. Toys
D. Candles

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4. What do monks do on this day?
A. Play music
B. Chant prayers
C. Sleep all day
D. Receive food from people

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5. What do people wear on Visaka Bochea Day?
A. White clothes
B. Black clothes
C. Red clothes
D. Simple clothes

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6. What are the three big events remembered on this day?
A. Buddha’s birth
B. Buddha’s wedding
C. Buddha’s enlightenment
D. Buddha’s death

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7. What do the Buddha’s teachings say?
A. Be kind
B. Hurt people
C. Don’t want too many things
D. Take more than you need

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8. What is incense?
A. A sweet fruit
B. A stick that smells nice when burned
C. A kind of flower
D. Something people use when they pray

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9. What does “to chant” mean?
A. To say or sing special words again and again
B. To shout loudly
C. To talk to a monk
D. To say prayers in a slow, calm voice

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10. What do people try to feel on Visaka Bochea Day?
A. Anger
B. Peace
C. Respect
D. Excitement for shopping

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1 ac, 2 ac, 3 a b d, 4 bd, 5 ad, 6 acd, 7 ac, 8 bd, 9 ad, 10 bc
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What is correct? Answer in complete sentences:

Do people bring food and flowers or books and toys to the pagoda?

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Do monks sing or chant on this day?

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Do people pray or play games at the pagoda?

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Do people wear white clothes or colorful party clothes?

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Do people think good thoughts or bad thoughts on this day?

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Do people try to do good things or bad things?

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Do people light candles and incense or use flashlights and balloons?

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Is Visaka Bochea Day a day of peace and respect or a day of noise and fun?“

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Fill in the missing word, do not look at text:

1. Visaka Bochea Day is a very _______ day for Buddhists.
2. People celebrate Visaka Bochea Day in countries like Cambodia, Thailand, and _______.
3. On this day, the Buddha was born, became _______ and reached Nirvana.
4. All these things happened on the full _______ of the month called Visakha.
5. People wake up _______ on Visaka Bochea Day.
6. They go to the _______ to pray and do good things.
7. People bring food, _______ and incense to the pagoda.
8. People wear _______ clothes on Visaka Bochea Day.
9. People try to think good _______ and do good actions.
10. Visaka Bochea Day is a day of _______ and respect.

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Answer in complete sentences:

What is Visaka Bochea Day about?

Where do people go to pray on Visaka Bochea Day?

What do people bring to the pagoda?

What do people try to do on this day?

What three things do people remember on Visaka Bochea Day?

What time do people wake up on Visaka Bochea Day?

What color clothes do people wear on Visaka Bochea Day?

Do people give food to monks on this day?

What do people listen to at the pagoda on Visaka Bochea Day?

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Here are the short answers to the questions:

1. What is Visaka Bochea Day about?
   It remembers the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death.
2. Where do people go to pray on Visaka Bochea Day?
   People go to the pagoda.
3. What do people bring to the pagoda?
   People bring food, flowers, candles, and incense.
4. What do people try to do on this day?
   People try to do good things and think good thoughts.
5. What three things do people remember on Visaka Bochea Day?
   The Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death.
6. What time do people wake up on Visaka Bochea Day?
   People wake up early.
7. What color clothes do people wear on Visaka Bochea Day?
   People wear white clothes.
8. Do people give food to monks on this day?
   Yes, people give food to monks.
9. What do people listen to at the pagoda on Visaka Bochea Day?
   People listen to monks chanting.
   

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Match the two parts of the sentences – fill in (words given, see below):

1. People wear _______ clothes.
2. People give food to _______ on Visaka Bochea Day.
3. People do good things like _______ to the poor.
4. People listen to _______ at the pagoda.
5. Visaka Bochea Day helps people live a _______ life.
6. People wake up _______ on Visaka Bochea Day.
7. Visaka Bochea Day remembers the Buddha’s _______ and death.
8. People bring _______ and flowers to the pagoda.
9. People try to think _______ thoughts on this day.
10. Visaka Bochea Day is a day of _______ and respect.
    
    Fill in:

A. Monks chanting B. White C. Buddha D. Giving E. Simple F. Early G. Birth H. Food I. Good J. Peace

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An Interview with a monk – complete the text:

How do you feel on Visaka Bochea Day?
I feel peaceful and __________ to see people practicing good deeds.

What is Visaka Bochea Day?
It is a day to remember the Buddha’s birth, __________ and death.

Why is this day important to Buddhists?
It is a special __________ to honor the Buddha and his teachings.

What do people do on Visaka Bochea Day?
People go to the pagoda to __________, give food, and listen to chanting.

Do you receive food from the people?
Yes, people give food to the __________ as an offering.

What do you wear on this day?
I __________ simple robes, as usual.

What do you think about on Visaka Bochea Day?
I think about the Buddha’s life and his teachings of kindness and __________.

What is the most important teaching of the Buddha?
The most important __________ is to be kind to others and not harm them.

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Answers:

1. What is Visaka Bochea Day?
   It is a day to remember the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and death.
2. Why is this day important to Buddhists?
   It is a special day to honor the Buddha and his teachings.
3. What do people do on Visaka Bochea Day?
   People go to the pagoda to pray, give food, and listen to chanting.
4. Do you receive food from the people?
   Yes, people give food to the monks as an offering.
5. What do you wear on this day?
   I wear simple robes, as usual.
6. What do you think about on Visaka Bochea Day?
   I think about the Buddha’s life and his teachings of kindness and peace.
7. What is the most important teaching of the Buddha?
   The most important teaching is to be kind to others and not harm them.
8. How do you feel on Visaka Bochea Day?
   I feel peaceful and happy to see people practicing good deeds.

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Uppps, some words got shaken, find them, and find out which phrase we are looking for:

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VOCABULARY:

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1. celebrate (verb) – To do something special for a happy day.
2. important (adjective) – Very needed or special.
3. event (noun) – Something important that happens.
4. life (noun) – The time someone is alive.
5. birth (noun) – When a baby is born.
6. enlightenment (noun) – Deep understanding and peace.
7. death (noun) – The end of life.
8. Nirvana (noun) – A perfect peace with no pain or wanting.
9. become (verb) – To change into something different.
10. Buddha (noun) – The teacher and founder of Buddhism.
11. reach (verb) – To arrive at a place or state.
12. happen (verb) – To take place or occur.
13. big (adjective) – Large in size or number.
14. moon (noun) – The round thing you see in the night sky.
15. month (noun) – About four weeks.
16. wake up (verb) – To stop sleeping.
17. early (adjective) – Before the usual or expected time.
18. go (verb) – To move from one place to another.
19. people (noun) – Men, women, and children.
20. temple (noun) – A place for prayer.
21. pray (verb) – To talk quietly to a god or spirit.
22. bring (verb) – To take something with you to another place.
23. food (noun) – Things we eat.
24. flower (noun) – A pretty part of a plant.
25. candle (noun) – Wax that gives light when it burns.
26. incense (noun) – A stick that smells nice when burned.
27. give (verb) – To hand something to someone else.
28. monk (noun) – A man who lives simply and prays.
29. listen (verb) – To pay attention to sound.
30. chant (verb) – To say or sing words again and again.
31. white (adjective) – The color of snow or milk.
32. wear (verb) – To have clothes on your body.
33. prayer (noun) – Words said to a god or spirit.
34. try (verb) – To make an effort to do something.
35. good (adjective) – Nice, kind, or correct.
36. thought (noun) – Something you think.
37. action (noun) – Something you do.
38. teaching (noun) – Important things people learn or are told.
39. think (verb) – To have an idea in your mind.
40. simple (adjective) – Easy to understand or do.
41. help (verb) – To make something easier for someone.
42. live (verb) – To be alive.
43. peaceful (adjective) – Calm, quiet, with no fighting.
44. respectful (adjective) – Showing care or honor to others.
45. respect (noun) – Care and honor for someone or something.
46. peace (noun) – A time with no fighting or noise.

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The Royal Ploughing Ceremony, May 10, 2025

Find the correct order of the story – regroup the paragraphs

a) Many people come to watch.
They wear nice clothes and pray for good rice.
It is a happy and important day.

b) The cows help make lines in the ground.
This means farmers can now plant rice.

c) In Cambodia, there is a special day.
It is called the Royal Ploughing Ceremony.
It is the start of the rice-growing season.

d) The king or a royal person comes to the field.
They wear beautiful clothes.
They take a plough and walk with two big cows.

e) After that, people give food to the cows.
There is rice, corn, grass, water, and beans.
If the cows eat a lot, the rice season will be good.

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The Royal Ploughing Ceremony

In Cambodia, there is a special day.
It is called the Royal Ploughing Ceremony.
It is the start of the rice-growing season.

The king or a royal person comes to the field.
They wear beautiful clothes.
They take a plough and walk with two big cows.

The cows help make lines in the ground.
This means farmers can now plant rice.

After that, people give food to the cows.
There is rice, corn, grass, water, and beans.
If the cows eat a lot, the rice season will be good.

Many people come to watch.
They wear nice clothes and pray for good rice.
It is a happy and important day.

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Vocabulary:

• to plough – to break the ground so farmers can grow food
• a season – a part of the year (like hot time or rainy time)
• to wear – to put clothes on your body
• a plough – a thing that helps cut the ground for farming
• to plant – to put seeds in the ground to grow
• corn – a yellow food that grows on a plant
• beans – small foods that grow on plants
• clothes – things we put on our body, like shirts and pants
• to pray – to talk to God or ask for help from the sky

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True or false?

1. The Royal Ploughing Ceremony happens in Cambodia.
2. The ceremony starts the rice-growing season.
3. A farmer wears old clothes for the ceremony.
4. Two cows help with the ploughing.
5. The cows eat hamburgers and pizza.
6. People come to watch the ceremony.
7. The cows do not get any food.
8. People wear nice clothes and pray.
9. The ceremony is a sad day.
10. The plough makes lines in the ground.

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1. The Royal Ploughing Ceremony happens in Cambodia. ✅
2. The ceremony starts the rice-growing season. ✅
3. A farmer wears old clothes for the ceremony. ❌
4. Two cows help with the ploughing. ✅
5. The cows eat hamburgers and pizza. ❌
6. People come to watch the ceremony. ✅
7. The cows do not get any food. ❌
8. People wear nice clothes and pray. ✅
9. The ceremony is a sad day. ❌
10. The plough makes lines in the ground. ✅

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More than one answer may be correct:

1. What is the Royal Ploughing Ceremony in Cambodia?
   a) The start of the rice-growing season
   b) A celebration of harvest
   c) A day to pray for rain
   d) A royal wedding celebration
2. Who participates in the Royal Ploughing Ceremony?
   a) The king or a royal person
   b) Local farmers
   c) The cows
   d) Foreign guests
3. What does the king or royal person do during the ceremony?
   a) Watches the cows plough the field
   b) Wears beautiful clothes
   c) Takes a plough and walks with two cows
   d) Sings a song for the rice season
4. What do the cows help with during the ceremony?
   a) Plough the field
   b) Eat rice
   c) Make lines in the ground
   d) Carry the king’s crown
5. What happens after the ploughing is done?
   a) People give food to the cows
   b) The cows are taken to a farm
   c) The king leaves the field
   d) People celebrate with fireworks
6. Which of the following foods are given to the cows?
   a) Rice
   b) Corn
   c) Grass
   d) Cake
7. What does it mean if the cows eat a lot?
   a) The rice season will be bad
   b) The rice season will be good
   c) The cows are tired
   d) The ceremony is over
8. Who comes to watch the Royal Ploughing Ceremony?
   a) Many people
   b) Farmers only
   c) Foreign tourists
   d) People who pray for good rice
9. What do the people wear during the ceremony?
   a) Simple clothes
   b) Nice clothes
   c) Traditional clothing
   d) Festival costumes
10. What do people do at the ceremony besides watching?
    a) Pray for good rice
    b) Eat food with the cows
    c) Plant rice
    d) Dance and sing

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Fill in:

1. The Royal Ploughing __________ is a special day.
2. It is the start of the rice-growing __________.
3. The king or a__________ person comes to the field.
4. They wear __________ clothes.
5. They take a __________ and walk with two big cows.
6. The cows help make __________in the ground.
7. This means farmers can now __________ rice.
8. After that, people give __________ to the cows.
9. There is rice, corn, grass, __________, and beans.
10. Many __________ come to watch.

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a) plant

b) food

c) season

d) Ceremony

e) water

f) lines

g) beautiful

h) plough

i) people

j) royal

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Complete:

It is called the Royal __________ Ceremony.

The king or a royal __________ comes to the field.

They __________ beautiful clothes.

They take a __________ to make lines in the field.

The __________ help make lines.

Farmers can plant __________

People give __________ to the cows.

If the cows eat a lot, the rice __________ will be good.

Many people come to __________.

It is a __________and important day.

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1. It is called the Royal Ploughing Ceremony.
2. The king or a royal person comes to the field.
3. They wear beautiful clothes.
4. They take a plough.
5. The cows help make lines.
6. Farmers can plant rice.
7. People give food to the cows.
8. If the cows eat a lot, the rice season will be good.
9. Many people come to watch.
10. It is a happy and important day.

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What is wrong?

Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell us about the Royal Planting Ceremony?

Organizer: It is the start of the corn-growing season.

Interviewer: Why is this ceremony important?

Organizer: It is important for a good rice season.

Interviewer: Who takes part in the ceremony?

Organizer: The king or a royal person comes to the home of people..

Interviewer: What happens during the ceremony?

Organizer: The king walks with four big horses and uses a plough.

Interviewer: What do the cows do in the ceremony?

Organizer: The cows help make circles in the ground.

Interviewer: What do people do after the ploughing?

Organizer: People give fruits to the cows.

Interviewer: How do the cows‘ actions affect the rice season?

Organizer: If the cows eat little, the rice season will be good.

Interviewer: How do people dress for the ceremony?

Organizer: People wear old clothes.

Interviewer: What is the overall feeling of the day?

Organizer: It is a happy and important day.
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The original:

Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell us about the Royal Ploughing Ceremony?

Organizer: It is the start of the rice-growing season.

Interviewer: Why is this ceremony important?

Organizer: It is important for a good rice season.

Interviewer: Who takes part in the ceremony?

Organizer: The king or a royal person comes to the field.

Interviewer: What happens during the ceremony?

Organizer: The king walks with two big cows and uses a plough.

Interviewer: What do the cows do in the ceremony?

Organizer: The cows help make lines in the ground.

Interviewer: What do people do after the ploughing?

Organizer: People give food to the cows.

Interviewer: How do the cows‘ actions affect the rice season?

Organizer: If the cows eat a lot, the rice season will be good.

Interviewer: How do people dress for the ceremony?

Organizer: People wear nice clothes.

Interviewer: What is the overall feeling of the day?

Organizer: It is a happy and important day.

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What is the correct order?

Here’s the correct sequence of events in 5 sentences:

1. People give food to the cows, such as rice, corn, grass, water, and beans.
2. If the cows eat a lot, the rice season will be good, and people pray for a good harvest.
3. The cows help make lines in the ground.
4. The Royal Ploughing Ceremony starts the rice-growing season.
5. The king or royal person walks with two big cows and uses a plough.

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1. The Royal Ploughing Ceremony starts the rice-growing season.
2. The king or royal person walks with two big cows and uses a plough.
3. The cows help make lines in the ground.
4. People give food to the cows, such as rice, corn, grass, water, and beans.
5. If the cows eat a lot, the rice season will be good, and people pray for a good harvest.
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Answer these questions:

1. When does the Royal Ploughing Ceremony take place?
2. What does the ploughing signal for farmers?
3. What kind of clothes do the king or royal person wear?
4. What food is given to the cows?
5. What happens if the cows eat a lot?
6. How do people celebrate the day?
7. Why is the ceremony important for farmers?

to protect children from bad luck;
traditions elsewhere

In Jiangsu, parents make boiled (cooked in hot water) eggs and put them in colorful (having many bright colors) knitted (made by hand using wool or thread) pouches (small bags).

They hang these pouches around their children’s neck (the part of the body between the head and shoulders).

This tradition is believed (thought to be true) to protect (keep safe) children from bad luck (unlucky events or situations) and evil spirits (bad, magical beings).

The colorful pouches are often handmade, showing how much parents care for their children. The eggs are thought to bring safety (the state of being free from harm or danger) because they are strong and round.

This custom (a traditional way of doing something) is a way to wish children good luck and happiness.
It’s a special tradition that connects (brings together) families and shows love for their children.

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True or false?

1. Parents in Jiangsu make boiled (cooked in hot water) eggs for their children.
2. The eggs are placed in colorful knitted (made by hand using wool or thread) pouches (small bags).
3. The pouches are always made of cotton.
4. The tradition is believed to protect children from bad luck and evil spirits.
5. The eggs are thought to bring safety (the state of being free from harm or danger) because they are strong and round.
6. This custom is a way to wish children good luck and happiness.
7. The pouches are often handmade, showing how much parents care for their children.
8. The eggs are thought to bring bad luck.
9. The custom connects families and shows love for their children.
10. This tradition is only practiced during Chinese New Year.

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False statements:

>>The pouches are always made of cotton.

This is false because the text mentions that the pouches are knitted, which suggests they are made from wool or thread, not cotton.

>>The eggs are thought to bring bad luck.

This is false because the text says that the eggs are believed to protect children from bad luck and evil spirits, not bring bad luck.

>>This tradition is only practiced during Chinese New Year.

This is false because the text does not limit the tradition to Chinese New Year. It only mentions that the tradition happens during special occasions or when parents want to protect their children.

>>The eggs are thought to bring safety (the state of being free from harm or danger) because they are strong and round.

This is false because the text says that the eggs are thought to bring safety because they are strong and round, but this is not explained correctly. The text actually connects the eggs‘ strength and roundness to their ability to protect from bad luck and evil spirits, not just bring safety.

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Here are 10 multiple-choice questions based on the text, each with four answers where more than one can be correct:

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1. What do parents in Jiangsu put the boiled eggs in?

a) Wooden boxes
b) Colorful knitted pouches
c) Paper bags
d) Silk pouches

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2. What is believed to be the purpose of hanging boiled eggs around children’s necks?

a) To decorate the children
b) To bring bad luck
c) To protect children from bad luck and evil spirits
d) To make children feel happy

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3. What are the pouches usually made from?

a) Thread or wool
b) Silk
c) Cotton
d) Plastic

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4. What do the eggs symbolize?

a) Strength and roundness
b) Protection from bad luck
c) Good health
d) Safety (being free from harm or danger)

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5. What does the tradition show about parents?

a) They care for their children
b) They want their children to be fashionable
c) They are celebrating a festival
d) They want to keep their children safe

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6. When is this tradition commonly practiced?

a) During Chinese New Year
b) On birthdays
c) On special occasions
d) Every day

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7. What does the tradition of hanging boiled eggs represent?

a) Good luck
b) A way to keep children healthy
c) A way to connect families
d) A way to keep children warm

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8. What is the significance of the eggs being round and strong?

a) They are decorative
b) They are thought to bring safety
c) They symbolize good health
d) They are believed to protect from bad luck

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9. How are the pouches made?

a) By machine
b) Handmade
c) Purchased from stores
d) Pre-made by factories

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10. What is the meaning of the tradition in Jiangsu?

a) To keep children protected from harm
b) To show love and care for children
c) To celebrate family members
d) To bring bad luck to children

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1. What do parents in Jiangsu put the boiled eggs in?

Correct answers: b) Colorful knitted pouches

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2. What is believed to be the purpose of hanging boiled eggs around children’s necks?

Correct answers: c) To protect children from bad luck and evil spirits

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3. What are the pouches usually made from?

Correct answers: a) Thread or wool

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4. What do the eggs symbolize?

Correct answers: b) Protection from bad luck
d) Safety (being free from harm or danger)

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5. What does the tradition show about parents?

Correct answers: a) They care for their children
d) They want to keep their children safe

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6. When is this tradition commonly practiced?

Correct answers: a) During Chinese New Year
c) On special occasions

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7. What does the tradition of hanging boiled eggs represent?

Correct answers: a) Good luck
c) A way to connect families

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8. What is the significance of the eggs being round and strong?

Correct answers: b) They are thought to bring safety
d) They are believed to protect from bad luck

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9. How are the pouches made?

Correct answers: b) Handmade

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10. What is the meaning of the tradition in Jiangsu?

Correct answers: a) To keep children protected from harm
b) To show love and care for children

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What is correct?
Do not look at original text, write down the answer. At the end of the 10 questions you find the correct answers.

1. The eggs are boiled in water or oil?
2. The pouches are knitted with thread or cotton?
3. The eggs are believed to bring good luck or bad luck?
4. The tradition is practiced during Chinese New Year or Halloween?
5. The pouches are colorful or plain?
6. The eggs are thought to protect from bad luck or good fortune?
7. The pouches are handmade or machine-made?
8. The tradition connects families or separates them?
9. The eggs are round and strong or square and weak?
10. The custom is believed to show love or hate for children?

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Answers to the questions:

1. The eggs are boiled in water.
2. The pouches are knitted with thread or wool.
3. The eggs are believed to bring good luck and protect from bad luck.
4. The tradition is practiced during special occasions, including Chinese New Year.
5. The pouches are colorful.
6. The eggs are thought to protect from bad luck.
7. The pouches are handmade.
8. The tradition connects families and shows love for children.
9. The eggs are round and strong.
10. The custom is believed to show love and care for children.

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Complete – here are 5 easy fill-in-the-blank sentences based on the text:

The eggs are thought to bring __________ because they are strong and __________.

Parents in Jiangsu make __________ eggs and put them in colorful __________ pouches.

The eggs are believed to protect children from __________ and evil __________.

The pouches are often __________, showing how much parents care for their children.

This tradition is a way to wish children __________ and __________.
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Match word and definition:

1. Boiled – __________
2. Knitted – __________
3. Pouches – __________
4. Hang – __________
5. Protect – __________
6. Luck – __________
7. Evil – __________
8. Colorful – __________
9. Custom – __________
10. Connect – __________

Fill in:

a) To put something up so it stays in place.

b) Having many different colors.

c) Cooked in hot water.

d) To join or link together.

e) Made by weaving thread or yarn together.

f) Chance or fortune, either good or bad.

g) Small bags or containers.

h) Very bad or harmful.

i) To keep safe from harm or danger.

j) A usual way of doing something, a tradition.

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Match questions and answers:

1. What do parents in Jiangsu put the eggs in?
   __________
2. Why do parents hang boiled eggs around their children’s necks?
   __________
3. What are the eggs believed to bring?
   __________
4. What is special about the pouches?
   __________
5. What do the eggs symbolize?
   __________
6. When do parents practice this tradition?
   __________
7. What is the tradition meant to show?
   __________
8. What are the eggs described as?
   __________
9. What does the tradition help to connect?
   __________
10. What is the main purpose of the custom?
    __________

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a) The eggs are described as round and strong.

b) The eggs symbolize protection and strength.

c) The main purpose of the custom is to protect children from bad luck and evil spirits.

d) Parents in Jiangsu put the eggs in colorful knitted pouches.

e) Parents practice this tradition during special occasions, like Chinese New Year.

f) The eggs are believed to bring good luck and safety.

g) Parents hang boiled eggs around their children’s necks to protect them from bad luck and evil spirits.

h) The tradition helps to connect families.

i) The pouches are special because they are often handmade.

j) The tradition is meant to show love and care for children.

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We are in the year 2060, the old tradition of eggs in knitted pouches has been forgotten.
Retell the story in past tense (how to………., check useful link)

In Jiangsu, parents __________ boiled eggs and __________ them in colorful knitted pouches. They __________ these pouches around their children’s necks.

This tradition __________ believed to protect children from bad luck and evil spirits. The colorful pouches __________ often handmade, showing how much parents care for their children.

The eggs __________ thought to bring safety because they __________ strong and round. This custom __________ a way to wish children good luck and happiness.

It __________ a special tradition that connects families and __________ love for their children.

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In Jiangsu, parents made boiled eggs and put them in colorful knitted pouches. They hung these pouches around their children’s necks. This tradition was believed to protect children from bad luck and evil spirits. The colorful pouches were often handmade, showing how much parents cared for their children. The eggs were thought to bring safety because they were strong and round. This custom was a way to wish children good luck and happiness. It was a special tradition that connected families and showed love for their children.
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And finally, a word puzzle. First find word in the text. Then, which phrase are we looking for:

text and exercises dedicated to Mr. Dul Hing

1. Set a Clear Goal

Everyone has a dream, but to achieve it, a young person must first know exactly what they want. A clear goal gives direction and helps stay focused. Without a goal, it is easy to get lost and distracted.

2. Make a Plan

A dream without a plan is just a wish. To succeed, one must break the dream into small steps and follow them daily. Planning helps in staying organized and tracking progress.

3. Stay Motivated

Challenges and failures will come, but staying motivated is important. A young person should always remember why they started. Reading success stories, listening to inspiring people, and staying positive can help maintain motivation.

4. Surround Yourself with Supportive People

Having the right people around makes a big difference. Supportive friends, family, and mentors provide encouragement and useful advice. They help during difficult times and keep the dream alive.

5. Learn from Mistakes

Failure is not the end; it is a lesson. Every mistake teaches something valuable. The key is to never give up and keep improving. Many successful people failed before they achieved their dreams.

Conclusion

With clear goals, hard work, motivation, and learning from mistakes, any young person can turn their dream into reality. The journey may not be easy, but determination will lead to success.

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If you had to give a presentation on the topic, your keywords could look like that:

Main Topic: How a Young Person Can Achieve Their Dream

1. Set a Clear Goal

• Know exactly what you want
• Helps stay focused
• Avoid distractions

2. Make a Plan

• Break the dream into small steps
• Follow the steps daily
• Stay organized and track progress

3. Stay Motivated

• Challenges will come, don’t give up
• Remember why you started
• Read success stories, stay positive

4. Surround Yourself with Supportive People

• Good friends and mentors give advice
• Encouragement during hard times
• Keeps the dream alive

5. Learn from Mistakes

• Failure is a lesson, not the end
• Improve with each mistake
• Success comes with persistence

Conclusion

• Hard work, patience, and learning lead to success
• Stay determined and never stop trying

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• To achieve– To reach or get something you worked for.
• A goal– Something you want to do or get in the future.
• To stay focused – To keep paying attention to something without getting distracted.
• To get lost– To not know where to go or what to do.
• To get distracted – To stop paying attention because of something else.
• To succeed– To do something well and reach your goal.
• To track– To check progress and see how well you are doing.
• To be motivated – To feel excited and ready to do something.
• A challenge– Something hard that you have to try to do.
• A failure – When something does not go well or does not work.
• A success– When something goes well and works.
• To inspire– To make someone feel excited to do something.
• To maintain– To keep something the same way over time.
• To surround– To be all around something or someone.
• Supportive– Helping and caring about someone.
• An encouragement – Words or actions that make someone feel good and want to keep going.
• An advice– A helpful idea or suggestion.
• Valuable – Very useful or important.
• To improve– To get better at something.
• To fail– To not succeed in something.
• Determination– The strong feeling to never give up.

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There are 3 spelling errors in each sentence – find them.

1. I want to acheve my gole and be succesful.
   achieve – goal – successful
2. She trys to stay focased but getts distrackted.
3. He was lost becuse he did not plan propperly.
4. Hard work helps you sucseed in life and rech your dreems.
5. We must track our proggress to see impruvement.
6. She is motiveted by her famly and freinds.
7. Every chalenge makes you stronger and smarter.
8. Failyer is not the end, its a lesson to lern.
9. He inspiers others with his kind words and suport.
10. Deturmination helps you keap going even when its hard.

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More than 1 answer may be correct!

1. What is the first step to achieving a dream?

A) Working hard every day
B) Setting a clear goal
C) Waiting for the right time
D) Making a plan

2. Why is it important to make a plan?

A) It helps you stay organized
B) It makes the goal easier to achieve
C) It makes success happen instantly
D) It helps track progress

3. How can a person stay motivated?

A) By remembering why they started
B) By avoiding all challenges
C) By reading success stories
D) By staying positive

4. What helps a person overcome difficulties?

A) Giving up when things get hard
B) Having supportive friends and mentors
C) Learning from failures
D) Staying determined

5. What does it mean to be distracted?

A) To focus on your goal
B) To stop paying attention because of something else
C) To get lost and not know what to do
D) To succeed in life

6. Why is failure not the end?

A) It helps you learn and improve
B) It means you should stop trying
C) It is part of the journey to success
D) It teaches valuable lessons

7. What makes a person successful?

A) Hard work
B) Determination
C) Never making mistakes
D) Learning from challenges

8. What does it mean to track progress?

A) To check how well you are doing
B) To forget about your goals
C) To see if you are improving
D) To stop working toward success

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Here’s a conversation where a young student asks a senior for advice on how to live her dream and stay focused – complete (useful answers/questions at the end of the text):


Student: How do I start living my dream?
Senior:_____________________________

Student:____________________________
Senior: Set a clear goal. Write it down and keep it in front of you.

Student:How can I stay focused on my goal?
Senior:Break it into small steps. Focus on one step at a time.

Student:___________________________
Senior: When you feel distracted, remind yourself why you started. Stay strong.

Student:______________________________
Senior:Challenges are part of the journey. Face them with patience and learn from them.

Student:What should I do when I feel like giving up?
Senior:______________________

Student:___________________________
Senior: Think about the rewards when you reach your goal, and keep a positive attitude.

Student:_____________________________
Senior: Yes, but choose people who support and encourage you.

Student:How do I learn from my mistakes?
Senior: See mistakes as lessons. They help you grow and do better next time.

Student:____________________________
Senior: Track your steps. Look back and see how far you’ve come.

a) Should I tell others about my dream?

b) What if I get distracted?

c) Keep pushing forward. Even small progress is important.

d) How do I know if I’m making progress?

e) Start by knowing exactly what your dream is. Be clear about it.

f) How do I deal with challenges along the way?

g) What’s the first thing I should do?

h) How can I keep myself motivated?
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Shakespeare would have written:

**A Dream Beyond the Dust**

He came from fields where hopes were hard to grow,
Where hunger taught the only truth he’d know.
His father gone, the future seemed a wall,
Too high to climb, too dark, too cold, too tall.

Yet still he dreamed, though skies were cracked and gray,
And dared to see a life beyond the day.
With help from hearts who choose to give, not keep,
He found a path where once the climb was steep.

The Shinta Mani hands reached out with grace—
A loan, a light, a hope to take his place.
He worked in hotels, learned the business way,
And graduation crowned his rising day.

Now Hing commands a spa of high renown,
A five-star crown upon his earned new town.
His story speaks of what your gift allows:
A life transformed, because you dared—and now’s.

To those who give: you open doors and hearts,
And build new worlds where every journey starts.

Maria is a tourist. She likes shopping. She buys clothes and souvenirs. She goes to big markets and malls.

7 True or False statements – which are false?

1. Maria is a tourist.
2. She likes shopping.
3. She buys food and drinks.
4. She buys clothes and souvenirs.
5. She goes to small villages.
6. She goes to malls and markets.
7. She does not like shopping.

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1. ✅ Maria is a tourist. → True
2. ✅ She likes shopping. → True
3. ❌ She buys food and drinks. → False (She buys clothes and souvenirs, not food and drinks)
4. ✅ She buys clothes and souvenirs. → True
5. ❌ She goes to small villages. → False (She goes to big malls and markets)
6. ✅ She goes to malls and markets. → True
7. ❌ She does not like shopping. → False (She does like shopping)

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Answer these questions

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1. Who is Maria?
2. What does Maria like?
3. What does she buy?
4. Does she buy food?
5. Where does she go?

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1. She is a tourist.
2. She likes hopping.
3. She buys clothes and souvenirs.
4. No, she buys food and souvenirs.
5. She goes to big markets and malls,

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Complete, do not look at the original text:

Maria is a _____.

She likes _____.

She buys _____ and _____.

She goes to big _____ and _____.

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Rearrange the words:

1. is / Maria / tourist / a

2. likes / shopping / she

3. buys / clothes / souvenirs / she / and

4. goes / she / to / malls / markets / and

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Complete the interview, answers below:

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Interviewer: _______
Maria: My name is Maria.

Interviewer: _______
Maria: Yes, I am a tourist.

Interviewer: What do you like?
Maria: _______

Interviewer: What do you buy?
Maria: _______

Interviewer: _______
Maria: I go to malls and markets.

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I like shopping.
Hello, what’s your name?
I buy clothes and souvenirs.
Where do you go shopping?
Are you a tourist?
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An interview with Tom about Maria – complete.

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Interviewer: Hi Tom, do you know Maria?
Tom: Yes, _______ my friend.

Interviewer: Is Maria a tourist?
Tom: Yes, she _______ a tourist.

Interviewer: What does she like?
Tom: She l_______ shopping.

Interviewer: What does she buy?
Tom: She buys _______.

Interviewer: Where does she go shopping?
Tom: She _______ to malls and markets.

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Interviewer: Hi Tom, do you know Maria?
Tom: Yes, she is my friend.

Interviewer: Is Maria a tourist?
Tom: Yes, she is a tourist.

Interviewer: What does she like?
Tom: She likes shopping.

Interviewer: What does she buy?
Tom: She buys clothes and souvenirs.

Interviewer: Where does she go shopping?
Tom: She goes to malls and markets.

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Your best friend is Sophea. What does she like, what does she dislike?
Write a short story about her, about 80 words.
You can send result to me at SMFrockZ(at)gmx(dot)at, and I’ll have a look over it, if necessary I’ll comment, correct.

Enjoy

Tom is a tourist. He likes the beach. He swims in the sea. He drinks coconut juice and sleeps under the sun.

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10 True/False statements:

1. Tom is a tourist.
2. Tom likes the beach.
3. Tom swims in the sea.
4. He drinks coconut juice.
5. He sleeps under the sun.
6. Tom likes the mountains.
7. He swims in a pool.
8. Tom drinks orange juice.
9. He sleeps in a hotel.
10. Tom plays football.

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1. Tom is a tourist. → True
2. Tom likes the beach. → True
3. Tom swims in the sea. → True
4. He drinks coconut juice. → True
5. He sleeps under the sun. → True
6. Tom likes the mountains. → False
7. He swims in a pool. → False
8. Tom drinks orange juice. → False
9. He sleeps in a hotel. → False
10. Tom plays football. → False

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Make the follwing sentences negative (link if necessary):

Tom is a tourist.

Tom likes the beach.

Tom swims in the sea.

He drinks coconut juice.

He sleeps under the sun.

Tom likes the mountains.

He swims in a pool.

Tom drinks orange juice.

He sleeps in a hotel.

Tom plays football.
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Tom is not a tourist.

Tom does not like the beach.

Tom does not swim in the sea.

He does not drink coconut juice.

He does not sleep under the sun.

Tom does not like the mountains.

He does not swim in a pool.

Tom does not drink orange juice.

He does not sleep in a hotel.

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Answer in complete sentences:

1. Does he swim in the sea or in a pool?
   YOU WRITE: He swims in the sea.
2. Does he drink orange juice or coconut juice?
   ______________________________
3. Does he sleep under the sun or under a tree?
   ______________________________
4. Does he like the beach or the mountains?
   ______________________________
5. Does he swim or run on the beach?
   ______________________________
6. Does he drink water or coconut juice?
   ______________________________
7. Does he sleep in a hotel or under the sun?
   ______________________________
8. Does he like the sea or the forest?
   ______________________________
9. Does he drink coconut juice or soda?
   ______________________________
10. Does he swim in the lake or the sea?
    ______________________________
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    ______________________________

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1. He swims in the sea.
2. He drinks ococonut juice.
3. He sleeps under the sun.
4. He likes the beach.
5. He swims on the beach.
6. He drink coconut juice.
7. He sleeps under the sun.
8. He likes the sea.
9. He drinks coconut juice.
10. He swims in the sea.

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A couple of questions – can you answer?

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🔹 Wh- Questions

1. Who is Tom?
2. What does Tom like?
3. Where does Tom swim?
4. What does Tom drink?
5. Where does Tom sleep?
6. Who swims in the sea?
7. What does Tom do under the sun?
8. What does Tom like to do at the beach?
9. What kind of juice does he drink?
10. Where does Tom relax?

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1. Who is Tom?
   → A tourist
2. What does Tom like?
   → The beach
3. Where does Tom swim?
   → In the sea
4. What does Tom drink?
   → Coconut juice
5. Where does Tom sleep?
   → Under the sun
6. Who swims in the sea?
   → Tom
7. What does Tom do under the sun?
   → He sleeps
8. What does Tom like to do at the beach?
   → Swim, drink juice, and sleep
9. What kind of juice does he drink?
   → Coconut juice
10. Where does Tom relax?
    → On the beach / Under the sun

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Put sentences into the correct order:

under Tom sun sleeps the

not Tom like the does beach.

beach on football the He plays

the Tom every swims sea day in

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Match word and definition:

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• Tourist – _______
• Beach – _______
• Swim – _______
• Drink – _______
• Coconut juice – _______
• Sleep – _______
• Sun – _______
  
  The bright light in the sky during the day.
  To take liquid into your mouth.
  A person who visits a place for fun.
  Liquid from inside a coconut.
  To move in water using your body.
  To rest with your eyes closed.
  Land next to the sea, with sand.
  

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• Tourist – A person who visits a place for fun.
• Beach – Land next to the sea, with sand.
• Swim – To move in water using your body.
• Drink – To take liquid into your mouth.
• Coconut juice – Liquid from inside a coconut.
• Sleep – To rest with your eyes closed.
• Sun – The bright light in the sky during the day.

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Interview with Tom

Interviewer: Hello, Tom. Are you a tourist?
Tom: Yes, I am a tourist.

Interviewer: Do you like the beach?
Tom: Yes, I like the beach.

Interviewer: Where do you swim?
Tom: I swim in the sea.

Interviewer: Do you swim in a pool?
Tom: No, I swim in the sea.

Interviewer: What do you drink?
Tom: I drink coconut juice.

Interviewer: Do you drink orange juice?
Tom: No, I drink coconut juice.

Interviewer: What do you do under the sun?
Tom: I sleep under the sun.

Interviewer: Do you like the sun?
Tom: Yes, I like the sun.

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Interview with Anna about Tom

Interviewer: Who is Tom?
Anna: Tom is a tourist.

Interviewer: What does Tom like?
Anna: He likes the beach.

Interviewer: Where does Tom swim?
Anna: He swims in the sea.

Interviewer: Does Tom drink coconut juice or orange juice?
Anna: He drinks coconut juice.

Interviewer: What does Tom do under the sun?
Anna: He sleeps under the sun.

Interviewer: Does Tom like the mountains?
Anna: No, he likes the beach.

Interviewer: Does Tom swim in a pool?
Anna: No, he swims in the sea.

Interviewer: Is Tom happy on the beach?
Anna: Yes, he is happy on the beach.

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Interview with Anna about Tom – Fill in the Blanks

Interviewer: Who is Tom?
Anna: Tom is a __________________.

Interviewer: What does Tom like?
Anna: He likes the __________________.

Interviewer: Where does Tom swim?
Anna: He swims in the __________________.

Interviewer: Does Tom drink coconut juice or orange juice?
Anna: He drinks __________________.

Interviewer: What does Tom do under the sun?
Anna: He __________________ under the sun.

Interviewer: Does Tom like the mountains?
Anna: No, he likes the __________________.

Interviewer: Does Tom swim in a pool?
Anna: No, he swims in the __________________.

Interviewer: Is Tom happy on the beach?
Anna: Yes, he is __________________ on the beach.

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A typical day

Anna:
„I am a tourist. Every day, I visit old buildings and temples. I like to see new places. I take many photos. The buildings are beautiful, and the temples are calm. I enjoy walking around and looking at everything. At the end of the day, I look at my photos and remember my day.“
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Correct or incorrect?

1. Anna is a tourist.
2. Anna visits old buildings and temples.
3. Anna likes to see new places.
4. Anna takes many photos.
5. Anna only visits museums.
6. Anna enjoys walking around.
7. Anna looks at her photos at the end of the day.
8. Anna visits only modern buildings.
9. Anna sees beautiful buildings and calm temples.
10. Anna stays at home all day.
    
    

Incorrect statements: 5, 8, 10
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Rewrite the text in the 3rd person present simple – make any changes necessary:

Anna is a tourist. Every day, she visits old buildings and temples. She _________ to see new places. She ___________ many photos. The buildings are beautiful, and the temples are calm. She _________walking around and looking at everything. At the end of the day, she _________ at ______photos and ________ _____ day.

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What you should have:
Anna is a tourist. Every day, she visits old buildings and temples. She likes to see new places. She takes many photos. The buildings are beautiful, and the temples are calm. She enjoys walking around and looking at everything. At the end of the day, she looks at her photos and remembers her day.

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An interview with Anna – find the proper questions:

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1. __________________________
My name is Anna.

2. __________________________
I am from Germany.

3. __________________________
I like to visit old buildings and temples.

4. __________________________
I take photos to remember the places I visit.

5. __________________________
I travel many times a year.

6. __________________________
I like visiting temples the most.

7. __________________________
Yes, I visit many museums.

8. __________________________
Yes, I enjoy walking around and exploring new places.

9. __________________________
Yes, I travel alone most of the time.

10. __________________________
I look at the photos I took during the day.
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a) How often do you travel?
b) Do you visit museums?
c) What do you do at the end of the day?
d) What is your name?
e) What is your favorite place to visit?
f) What do you like to do?
g) Do you travel alone?
h) Where are you from?
i) Do you like walking around?
j) Why do you take photos?

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Interview with Robert about Anna – complete (don’t forget, 3rd person __’s__ in present simple!):

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1. What is her name?
________________

2. Where is Anna from?
________________

3. What does Anna like to do?
________________

4. Why does Anna take photos?
________________

5. Does Anna travel often?
________________

6. What is Anna’s favorite place to visit?
________________

7. Does Anna visit museums?
________________

8. Does Anna like walking around?
________________

9. Does Anna travel alone?
________________

10. What does Anna do at the end of the day?
________________

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Here’s a simple interview with Robert about Anna:

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1. What is Anna’s name?
Her name is Anna.

2. Where is Anna from?
She is from Germany.

3. What does Anna like to do?
She likes to visit old buildings and temples.

4. Why does Anna take photos?
She takes photos to remember the places she visits.

5. Does Anna travel often?
Yes, she travels many times a year.

6. What is Anna’s favorite place to visit?
She likes visiting temples the most.

7. Does Anna visit museums?
Yes, she visits many museums.

8. Does Anna like walking around?
Yes, she enjoys walking around and exploring new places.

9. Does Anna travel alone?
Yes, she travels alone most of the time.

10. What does Anna do at the end of the day?
She looks at the photos she took during the day.

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Link present simple

How to………….

Check out present simple, form questions first.

Different Tourists

Anna is a tourist. She likes old buildings. She visits many temples and museums. Anna takes many photos.

Tom is a tourist. He likes the beach. He swims in the sea. He drinks coconut juice and sleeps under the sun.

Maria is a tourist. She likes shopping. She buys clothes and souvenirs. She goes to big markets and malls.

Ben is a tourist. He likes nature. He walks in the forest. He watches birds and animals.

All tourists are different. But they all want to have fun and learn something new.
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Anna is a tourist. She likes old buildings. She visits many temples and museums. Anna takes many photos.

Form questions, negations:

1) She likes old buildings.
a) Does she like old buildings?
b) She doesn’t like new buildings.

2) She visits many temples and museums.
a) Does she visit many temples and museums?
b) She doesn’t visit churches.

3) Anna takes many photos
a) Does she take many photos?
b) She doesn’t take only one photo.
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Now do the same with:

Tom is a tourist. He likes the beach. He swims in the sea. He drinks coconut juice and sleeps under the sun.

1) He likes the beach.
a) ____________________?
b) ____________________

2) He swims in the sea.
a) ____________________?
b) ____________________

3) He drinks coconut juice and sleeps under the sun.
a) ____________________?
b) ____________________

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Maria is a tourist. She likes shopping. She buys clothes and souvenirs. She goes to big markets and malls.

1. She likes shopping.
   a) ____________________?
   b) ____________________
2. She buys clothes and souvenirs.
   a) ____________________?
   b) ____________________
3. She goes to big markets and malls.
   a) ____________________?
   b) ____________________

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Ben is a tourist. He likes nature. He walks in the forest. He watches birds and animals.

1. He likes nature.
   a) ____________________?
   b) ____________________
2. He walks in the forest.
   a) ____________________?
   b) ____________________
3. He watches birds and animals.
   a) ____________________?
   b) ____________________

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Tom:
Does he like….? He doesn’t like….
Does he swim….? He doesn’t swim….
Does he drink……and sleep….? He doesn’t drink…..and sleep….

Maria:
Does she like….? She doesn’t like…..
Does she buy….? She doesn’t buy….
Does she go….? She doesn’t go….

Ben:
Does he like….? He doesn’t like….
Does he walk….? He doesn’t walk….
Does he watch….? He doesn’t watch….

Link present simple/ questions, negations

You work at the front desk of the Shinta Mani Angkor.
You have to reply to an email a guest sent, who wants to support the Foundation financially. But he wants to have some information first.

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The Shinta Mani Foundation in Siem Reap offers free hospitality training to young Cambodians from poor families. This program, called „Open Doors, Open Hearts,“ helps students learn skills for jobs in hotels and tourism. To join, applicants must be Cambodian, usually between 17 and 23 years old, and come from a disadvantaged background. They should live in or near Siem Reap and have basic reading and writing skills. Most important is a strong desire to learn and work in hospitality.

The selection process includes filling out an application, an interview, and sometimes a home visit to understand the family situation. Students must be willing to attend the full 10-month course.

Those who are accepted get free training, food, a place to stay, uniforms, and healthcare. The Foundation also helps students find internships and jobs after they finish the course. The goal is to give young people from poor communities the chance to build a better future through education and job opportunities in the hospitality industry.

This program changes lives by giving hope, skills, and support to those who need it most.
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Vocabulary:

• Hospitality – Taking care of guests in places like hotels or restaurants.
• Skills – Things you learn to do well, like cooking or speaking English.
• To join – To become part of something, like a class or a group.
• An applicant – A person who asks to join something, like a school or program.
• Disadvantaged – Having a harder life because of being poor or having fewer chances.
• Desire – A strong feeling of wanting something.
• Selection – Choosing the right people from a group.
• Application – A form or paper you fill out to ask to join something.
• To attend – To go to something regularly, like school or class.
• To be accepted – To be told “yes, you can join.”
• Healthcare – Help from doctors and nurses to stay healthy.
• Internships – Short work experiences where you learn a job.
• A goal – Something you want to do or reach.
• A community – A group of people living in the same place or helping each other.
• An opportunity – A good chance to do something.
• To support – To help someone succeed or feel stronger.

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Correct or incorrect?:

1. The Shinta Mani Foundation gives free hospitality training to rich students from other countries.
2. An applicant is someone who wants to join a class or program.
3. Hospitality means helping people in hospitals.
4. The program gives students uniforms and food.
5. Disadvantaged means someone who has everything they need.
6. To attend means to go to school or training regularly.
7. The program gives students free smartphones.
8. A goal is something you want to do or reach.
9. Internships help students learn job skills in real workplaces. The Shinta Mani Foundation teaches farming and fishing skills only.

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1. ❌ The Shinta Mani Foundation gives free hospitality training to rich students from other countries.
2. ✅ An applicant is someone who wants to join a class or program.
3. ❌ Hospitality means helping people in hospitals.
4. ✅ The program gives students uniforms and food.
5. ❌ Disadvantaged means someone who has everything they need.
6. ✅ To attend means to go to school or training regularly.
7. ❌ The program gives students free smartphones.
8. ✅ A goal is something you want to do or reach.
9. ✅ Internships help students learn job skills in real workplaces.
10. ❌ The Shinta Mani Foundation teaches farming and fishing skills only.

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10 multiple-choice questions, each with 4 answer options. Some questions have more than one correct answer.

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1. What does the Shinta Mani Foundation do?
A. Gives free training to young Cambodians
B. Sells hotel rooms to tourists
C. Teaches farming and fishing only
D. Helps poor students learn hospitality skills

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2. Who can join the Shinta Mani Foundation program?
A. Rich tourists
B. Young Cambodians from poor families
C. Students who already work in hotels
D. People aged around 17–23

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3. What is an “applicant”?
A. A teacher in the program
B. A student who wants to join
C. A person who gives money
D. Someone who fills out a form to join

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4. What does “hospitality” mean in this text?
A. Helping people in hotels or restaurants
B. Giving food and drink to guests
C. Going to the hospital
D. Helping tourists feel welcome

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5. What kind of support does the program give students?
A. Free uniforms
B. Free vacations
C. Meals and healthcare
D. A place to sleep

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6. What does “disadvantaged” mean?
A. Very lucky and rich
B. Having fewer chances in life
C. Needing help because of poverty
D. A good student

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7. What is an “internship”?
A. A paid vacation
B. A short time of working to learn skills
C. Part of the training program
D. A job for rich people

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8. What must students do after being accepted?
A. Attend the program regularly
B. Bring their own food
C. Travel to other countries
D. Finish the 10-month course

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9. What is a “goal”?
A. Something you want to do
B. A place where students live
C. A dream or plan for the future
D. A kind of test

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10. What is part of the application process?
A. A cooking test
B. Filling out a form
C. An interview
D. A home visit

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1. What does the Shinta Mani Foundation do?
✅ Correct: A, D

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2. Who can join the Shinta Mani Foundation program?
✅ Correct: B, D

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3. What is an “applicant”?
✅ Correct: B, D

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4. What does “hospitality” mean in this text?
✅ Correct: A, B, D

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5. What kind of support does the program give students?
✅ Correct: A, C, D

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6. What does “disadvantaged” mean?
✅ Correct: B, C

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7. What is an “internship”?
✅ Correct: B, C

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8. What must students do after being accepted?
✅ Correct: A, D

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9. What is a “goal”?
✅ Correct: A, C

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10. What is part of the application process?
✅ Correct: B, C, D

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Opposites

1. To have a job → To be unemployed (no job)
2. To support → To not help or to ignore
3. Information → No information or ignorance (not knowing), disinformation
4. To join → To leave or to stay out
5. Disadvantaged → Privileged or having many chances
6. Basic → Advanced or difficult
7. Desire → No interest or not want
8. To attend class → To skip class or not go to class
9. To accept → To reject or say no
10. To finish a course → To drop out or to quit

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A brief summary:

The Shinta Mani Foundation provides free hospitality training to young Cambodians from disadvantaged backgrounds. The program offers skills in hospitality, English, and life skills, along with food, uniforms, and healthcare. Students, aged 17-23, are selected based on their motivation and financial need. The Foundation helps them find internships and job placements in the hospitality industry. Its goal is to empower youth and create opportunities for a better future.

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