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1. Research the hotel

Learn about the hotel. Read about its history, services, and guests.
Look at the hotel website and social media to understand its style and values.
Also, check other hotels and see what makes this hotel different.

2. Understand the role

Read the job description carefully.
Know your main tasks and responsibilities.
Think about how your experience matches the job.
Try to understand how this job can help you grow in your career.

3. Prepare for common questions

Think about questions about your past work.
For example:
– How did you help a difficult guest?
– How do you work under pressure?
– How do you solve problems?

Also think about what you will do in new situations at work.
Be ready to talk about customer service.

4. Prepare your questions

Ask questions about the hotel, the work, and the team.
You can also ask about training and future opportunities.

5. Be professional

Wear clean and professional clothes.
Arrive 10–15 minutes early.
Be polite and friendly to everyone.

6. Review your experience

Look at your CV and think about your skills.
Prepare simple examples from your past work.

7. Prepare for practical tasks

You may need to show your skills, like helping a guest or doing front desk work.

8. Follow up

Send a short thank-you email after the interview.
Say thank you and show that you are interested in the job.

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Detailed version

1. Research the hotel

Learn about the hotel before the interview.
Read the hotel name and find basic information.

Find where the hotel is.
Is it in a city, near a train station, or near the airport?
Look at a map and see the location.

Check when the hotel started.
Some hotels are new. Some are very old.

Look at the hotel website.
Read simple information about rooms and services.
Look at pictures of the hotel.
See the lobby, rooms, restaurant, and spa if there is one.

Read about services.
For example: breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking, gym, room service.

Look at the price of rooms.
Are they cheap or expensive?
Are there different room types?

Check social media.
Look at photos and posts.
See what the hotel shows to people.

Read guest reviews.
What do guests say?
Do they say “clean,” “nice staff,” or “good food”?

Think about the guests.
Are they tourists, families, or business people?

Compare the hotel with other hotels.
Is it bigger or smaller?
Is it more expensive or cheaper?

Think about what makes this hotel special.
Why do people choose this hotel?

Write short notes.
Read them before the interview.

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2. Understand the role

Read the job description carefully.
Read it one time, then read it again.

Find the job title.
For example: receptionist, waiter, cleaner.

Think about the main tasks.
What do you need to do at work?

Learn simple skills needed for the job.
For example: talking to guests, helping people, working fast, and being polite.

Think about daily work.
What do you do every day in this job?

Look at responsibilities.
Do you answer phone calls?
Do you check guests in?
Do you clean rooms?

Think about your own experience.
Have you done similar work before?
Where did you do it?

Match your skills with the job.
Say to yourself: “I can do this.”
“I have done this before.”

Think about working time.
Will you work in the morning or evening?
Will you work on weekends?

Think about teamwork.
Do you work with other people or alone?

Think about learning.
Can you learn new things in this job?

Think about the hotel structure.
How does this job help the hotel?

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3. Prepare for questions

Think about interview questions.
Many questions are simple.

Prepare answers about yourself.
What is your name? Where do you live? What do you do?

Think about your past jobs.
Where did you work before?
What did you do there?

Prepare examples.
Talk about real situations.
For example: helping a guest or solving a problem.

Think about guests.
How do you help a guest?
What do you do if a guest is unhappy?

Think about stress.
What do you do when work is busy?
Do you stay calm?

Think about teamwork.
Did you work with other people before?
Did you help your team?

Think about mistakes.
Did you make a mistake before?
What did you do after it?

Think about new problems.
What will you do if you do not know something?

Practice your answers.
Speak slowly and clearly.
Use short sentences.

Listen to the question carefully.
Do not answer too fast.

If you do not understand, ask: “Can you repeat, please?”

Think about why you want this job.
Prepare a simple answer.

Write your answers and read them again.

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4. Prepare your questions

Think about questions for the interview.
It is good to ask questions.

Ask about the hotel.
What kind of hotel is it?
Who are the guests?

Ask about the job.
What do I do every day?
What are the main tasks?

Ask about the team.
How many people work here?
Do people work together?

Ask about working time.
What are the working hours?
Do I work weekends or nights?

Ask about training.
Do new workers get training?
Who helps new workers?

Ask about rules.
What rules are important at work?

Ask about clothes.
Do I wear a uniform?

Ask about busy times.
When is the hotel busy?

Ask about learning.
Can I learn new things?
Can I grow in this job?

Choose only a few questions.
Do not ask too many.

Speak politely.
Say “Can I ask a question?”

Say “thank you” after answers.

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5. Be professional

Wear clean and nice clothes.
Choose simple and tidy clothes.

Arrive early.
Come 10–15 minutes before the interview.

Be polite to everyone.
Say “hello” and “good morning.”

Smile when you meet people.

Speak clearly and slowly.

Keep good body language.
Sit straight and look at people.

Be calm and friendly.

Do not use your phone in the interview.

Listen carefully when someone speaks.

Show respect to all staff.

Be confident, but not too loud.

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6. Review your experience

Look at your CV.
Read it slowly.

Think about past jobs.
Where did you work? What did you do?

Think about your skills.
Can you talk to people? Can you work in a team?

Think about customer service.
Did you help customers before?

Think about good examples.
When did you help someone?

Write short stories about your work.
Keep them simple.

Think about what you learned.
What did you learn in your past jobs?

Match your experience with the hotel job.

Practice talking about your experience.
Speak out loud.

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7. Prepare for practical tasks

You may need to show your skills.

You may greet a guest.
Say hello and smile.

You may do a check-in.
Give a room to a guest.

You may answer questions.
For example: “Where is breakfast?”

You may help with problems.
Stay calm and help the guest.

You may speak English or another language.
Use simple words. Speak slowly.

You may work with other staff.
Help your team.

Follow hotel rules.
Be polite and friendly.

If you do not know something, say:
“I will check this for you.”

Practice at home.
Do role plays with another person.

Try to be calm and confident.

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8. Follow up

After the interview, send a message.

Write a short thank-you email.

Say thank you for the interview.

Say you are happy about the meeting.

Say you are still interested in the job.

Keep the message short and simple.

Be polite.

Do not send many messages. One is enough.

Wait for their answer.

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Use your cheat sheet(s) and give a speech on the topic to yourself.
Record it on your phone, then listen to it and
think about
how it sounds and
what it was like.

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Hotel interview cheat sheet #1

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1. Research the hotel

• hotel name
• location (city / airport / station)
• map / near shops / transport
• opening year
• website
• rooms (pictures)
• lobby / restaurant / spa
• services (breakfast / Wi-Fi / parking / gym)
• prices (cheap / expensive)
• room types (single / double / family)
• social media (photos / posts)
• guest reviews (clean / friendly / noisy)
• guests (tourists / business / families)
• compare hotels
• special points
• notes

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2. Understand the role

• job title (reception / waiter / cleaner)
• job description
• daily tasks
• responsibilities
• guest contact
• phone calls
• check-in / check-out
• help guests
• teamwork
• working hours (morning / evening / night)
• weekends / holidays
• skills (polite / fast / calm / helpful)
• experience match
• training
• hotel structure
• career growth

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3. Prepare for questions

• personal info
• past jobs
• experience examples
• guest help
• problem solving
• busy work / stress
• teamwork
• mistakes + fix
• customer service
• new situations
• “Can you repeat?”
• speak slowly
• simple answers
• why this job
• practice answers

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4. Prepare your questions

• hotel type
• guests
• daily work
• tasks
• team size
• teamwork
• working hours
• shifts (morning / night)
• training
• rules
• uniform
• busy times
• learning
• career growth
• polite questions
• “Can I ask…?”
• thank you

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5. Be professional

• clean clothes
• smart clothes
• early arrival (10–15 min)
• greeting (hello / good morning)
• smile
• polite
• calm
• confident
• body language (sit straight)
• no phone
• listen
• respect

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6. Review experience

• CV
• past jobs
• tasks before
• skills
• customer service
• examples
• helping people
• teamwork
• learning
• short stories
• practice speaking

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7. Practical tasks

• greeting guest
• smile / welcome
• check-in
• give room
• answer questions
• breakfast / directions
• problem handling
• calm reaction
• English / simple words
• teamwork
• hotel rules
• “I will check this”
• role play
• confidence

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8. Follow up

• thank you email
• short message
• interview thanks
• interest in job
• polite tone
• no many messages
• wait answer

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Hotel interview cheat sheet #2

1. Greeting

• Hello
• Good morning / Good afternoon
• Nice to meet you
• Thank you for this interview

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2. Introduce yourself

• My name is…
• I am from…
• I am … years old
• I live in…
• I am a student / I work as…

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3. Experience

• I worked in…
• I helped customers / guests
• I learned…
• I have experience in…
• I like working with people

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4. Skills

• I am polite
• I am friendly
• I am helpful
• I can work in a team
• I stay calm
• I work hard
• I learn fast

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5. Hotel questions (common topics)

• I like working with guests
• I can help people
• I can solve simple problems
• I can check in guests (simple)
• I can answer questions

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6. Difficult situations

• I stay calm
• I listen to the guest
• I try to help
• I ask for help if I need it
• I solve the problem

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7. Motivation (why this job)

• I like hotels
• I like helping people
• I want to learn new things
• I want to work in a hotel
• This job is interesting for me

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8. Questions for them

• What do I do every day?
• What is the team like?
• Do I get training?
• What are the working hours?
• What is the hotel like?

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9. Ending

• Thank you
• Thank you for your time
• I am very interested in this job
• Goodbye

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Hotel interview cheat sheet #3

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1. INTRODUCTION (ABOUT ME)

• name
• age
• country / city
• current job / student
• simple personality words (friendly / polite / hard-working)
• motivation (want hotel job / like helping people)

Speech help:

• “My name is …”
• “I am from …”
• “I am a friendly and hard-working person.”
• “I want to work in a hotel.”
• “I like helping people.”

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2. WHY THIS HOTEL

• hotel name
• location (city / good place / near transport)
• good reputation
• clean / modern / popular
• guests (tourists / business people)
• services (rooms / restaurant / gym / spa)
• good reviews
• special hotel features
• interest in company values

Speech help:

• “I like this hotel because …”
• “The hotel is in a good location.”
• “It is modern and popular.”
• “I like the services.”
• “Guests say good things about it.”

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3. UNDERSTANDING THE JOB

• job title (reception / waiter / cleaner)
• main tasks
• daily work
• guest contact
• check-in / check-out
• phone calls
• teamwork
• working hours (morning / evening / night)
• weekends / holidays
• responsibility
• learning new skills

Speech help:

• “My job is to help guests.”
• “I will work at the reception.”
• “I will check in guests.”
• “I will answer questions.”
• “I can work in a team.”

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4. SKILLS

• communication
• polite / friendly
• calm under pressure
• problem solving
• teamwork
• fast working
• listening
• language skills (English / German)
• customer service

Speech help:

• “I am polite and friendly.”
• “I can work under pressure.”
• “I like working with people.”
• “I can solve problems.”

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5. EXPERIENCE

• past jobs
• student work / part-time jobs
• helping customers
• teamwork experience
• responsibilities before
• real examples
• learned skills

Speech help:

• “I worked as …”
• “I helped customers.”
• “I worked in a team.”
• “I learned to be responsible.”

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6. HANDLING GUESTS

• greeting guests
• smile / welcome
• helping problems
• difficult guests
• staying calm
• listening
• giving information
• solving complaints

Speech help:

• “I welcome guests with a smile.”
• “I stay calm if there is a problem.”
• “I listen to the guest.”
• “I try to help.”

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7. WORKING STYLE

• punctual (on time)
• organised
• clean appearance
• respectful
• teamwork
• motivation
• learning attitude
• responsibility

Speech help:

• “I am always on time.”
• “I am organised.”
• “I like to learn new things.”
• “I am responsible.”

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8. QUESTIONS FOR INTERVIEWER

• hotel information
• daily tasks
• team size
• working hours
• training
• uniforms
• career growth
• busy times
• guest types

Speech help:

• “Can you tell me about the team?”
• “What are the working hours?”
• “Is there training for new workers?”
• “What are the career opportunities?”

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9. CLOSING (END OF INTERVIEW)

• thank you
• interest in job
• positive attitude
• availability
• goodbye

Speech help:

• “Thank you for the interview.”
• “I am very interested in this job.”
• “I look forward to hearing from you.”
• “Have a nice day.”

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⭐ FINAL SPEAKING STRATEGY

• use short sentences
• speak slowly and clearly
• use simple words
• smile
• stay calm
• do not memorize full sentences — use keywords

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• how to……….

A good receptionist is very important in a hotel. The receptionist is the first person guests see. This person must make a good first impression.

A good receptionist is friendly and welcoming. He or she greets guests with a smile and says “hello” or “welcome”. This helps guests feel comfortable and relaxed.

Communication is also very important. A receptionist must speak clearly and politely. It is important to listen carefully to guests and answer their questions in a simple way.

A receptionist must also be organized. He or she keeps the reception desk clean and tidy. The receptionist helps with check-in and check-out and writes down important information.

Another important skill is knowledge. A receptionist should know about the hotel, for example rooms, prices, and services. It is also important to know information about the city, like restaurants or transport.

Sometimes problems happen. A good receptionist stays calm and tries to solve problems quickly. If needed, the receptionist asks a manager for help.

A receptionist must look professional. This means clean clothes or a uniform and a neat appearance.

Attention to detail is also important. The receptionist must check names and information carefully and remember special wishes from guests.

A receptionist often does many tasks at the same time. He or she answers the phone, helps guests, and works on the computer.

Basic computer skills are also needed because the receptionist uses booking systems every day.

Finally, a good receptionist has a positive attitude. Even when it is busy or stressful, the receptionist stays friendly and helpful.

In conclusion, a good receptionist is friendly, organized, and helpful. The most important goal is to make guests feel welcome and happy.

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Vocabulary:

• to greet somebody: to say hello to someone
• to feel comfortable: to feel good and relaxed
• to be relaxed: to not be stressed or nervous
• communication: talking and sharing information
• to speak politely: to speak in a kind and nice way
• to be organized: to keep things in order
• to keep tidy: to keep clean and in order
• a skill: something you can do well
• knowledge: information you know
• to stay calm: to not get angry or nervous
• to solve a problem: to find an answer to a problem
• to look professional: to look right for a job
• a neat appearance: a clean and nice look
• attention to detail: to notice small things
• a task: a job or work you must do
• to answer the phone: to take a phone call and talk
• computer skills: the ability to use a computer
• finally: at the end
• a positive attitude: thinking in a good and friendly way
• to be stressful: to cause worry or pressure
• in conclusion: at the end, to finish an idea
• a goal: something you want to achieve [to get or reach something you want]

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

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Match the definitions with the correct words:

Definitions:

1. to say hello to someone
2. to feel good and relaxed
3. to not be stressed or nervous
4. talking and sharing information
5. to speak in a kind way
6. to keep things in order
7. to keep clean and in order
8. something you can do well
9. information you know
10. to stay calm
11. to find a solution
12. to look right for a job
13. a clean and nice look
14. to notice small things
15. a job or work you must do
16. to take a phone call and talk
17. ability to use a computer
18. at the end
19. a good and friendly way of thinking
20. to cause worry or pressure
21. at the end of an idea
22. something you want to reach
23. to get or reach something you want

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Words:

a. communication
b. to greet somebody
c. a skill
d. to solve a problem
e. to keep tidy
f. a positive attitude
g. to be relaxed
h. to answer the phone
i. to look professional
j. knowledge
k. in conclusion
l. to be stressful
m. to stay calm
n. attention to detail
o. a neat appearance
p. to feel comfortable
q. a task
r. finally
s. computer skills
t. to speak politely
u. a goal
v. to achieve
w. to be organized

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Answers:

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

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True or false:

1. To look professional means to look untidy.
2. Communication means talking and sharing information.
3. A goal means something you do not want to reach.
4. To stay calm means to not get nervous or stressed.
5. In conclusion means at the beginning of a text.
6. A skill is something you can do well.
7. To feel comfortable means to feel uncomfortable.
8. To greet somebody means to say hello to someone.
9. A task is a job or work you must do.
10. To be relaxed means to feel calm and not stressed.
11. Finally means in the middle of a story.
12. Computer skills means the ability to use a computer.
13. A positive attitude is a good and friendly way of thinking.
14. To be organized means to make everything messy[not clean or not in order].
15. Attention to detail means to ignore small things.
16. To solve a problem means to find a solution.
17. Knowledge means something you do not know.
18. To speak politely means to speak in a rude way.
19. To keep tidy means to keep clean and in order.
20. A neat appearance means a dirty look.
21. To answer the phone means to take a phone call and talk.
22. To achieve means to lose something.
23. To be stressful means to feel calm and relaxed.

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True: 2,4,6,8,9,10,12,13,16,19,21

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Odd one out:

1. communication – greeting – banana – information
2. skill – window – knowledge – ability
3. calm – chair – relaxed – stressed
4. organized – tidy – clean – pencil
5. phone – email – apple – computer
6. problem – table – solution – task
7. professional – neat – dog – appearance
8. attention – detail – careful – shoe
9. goal – achieve – reach – car
10. finally – bottle – conclusion – end
11. keyboard – screen – computer – banana
12. greeting – hello – window – goodbye
13. stress – pressure – chair – calm
14. tidy – clean – messy – apple

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Correct answers:

1. communication – greeting – banana – information: banana – It is a fruit, not related to talking or sharing information.
2. skill – window – knowledge – ability: window – It is an object, not something you can learn or do well.
3. calm – chair – relaxed – stressed: chair – It is furniture, not a feeling or emotion.
4. organized – tidy – clean – pencil: pencil – It is an object, not about order or cleanliness.
5. phone – email – apple – computer: apple – It is food, not a communication tool or device.
6. problem – table – solution – task: table – It is furniture, not related to work or solving problems.
7. professional – neat – dog – appearance: dog – It is an animal, not related to job appearance.
8. attention – detail – careful – shoe: shoe – It is clothing, not related to thinking or noticing small things.
9. goal – achieve – reach – car: car – It is a vehicle, not an action or goal word.
10. finally – bottle – conclusion – end: bottle – It is an object, not a time or sequence word.
11. keyboard – screen – computer – banana: banana – It is a fruit, not a computer part.
12. greeting – hello – window – goodbye: window – It is an object, not a communication word.
13. stress – pressure – chair – calm: chair – It is furniture, not a feeling or condition.
14. tidy – clean – messy – apple: apple – It is food, not related to order or cleanliness.

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True or false:

1. Guests should not receive help from staff.
2. Staying calm helps when many people are waiting.
3. The front desk should always be messy.
4. Being helpful is not part of the job.
5. Computers are used for bookings and guest information.
6. Visitors should be ignored when they arrive at the hotel.
7. A good mood helps during busy hours.
8. Information is never given to visitors.
9. Phone calls are part of front desk work.
10. It is fine to shout at guests when it is busy.
11. The working area should be clean and in order.
12. Talking with guests is not needed in hotel work.
13. Clear speaking is important when talking to guests.
14. Staff should never speak on the telephone.
15. Being friendly helps guests feel welcome.
16. It is better to panic [to feel very scared [feeling afraid or not safe] and not think clearly in a difficult situation] when many guests arrive.
17. Guests ask the front desk for information about rooms and services.
18. Computers are not used in hotels.
19. Helping visitors feel at ease is an important part of the job.
20. The first person a visitor meets in a hotel is often at the front desk.

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True: 2,5,7,9,11,13,15,17,19,20

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Fill in, words below:

attention to detail – tidy – relaxed – stressful –
goal – solve – politely – rooms – skills –
look – calm – day – welcome –
front desk

1. Communication at the front desk helps guests feel comfortable and _________.
2. A receptionist must greet somebody with a smile and speak _________.
3. It is important to be organized and keep __________ at the reception area.
4. A skill like computer __________ helps to answer the phone and manage bookings.
5. Knowledge about the hotel helps __________ a problem quickly.
6. A receptionist must stay __________ when work becomes stressful.
7. __________ is important when checking guest information and a task.
8. A neat appearance helps a receptionist to __________ professional.
9. Finally, a positive attitude helps guests feel relaxed and __________.
10. In conclusion, the main__________ is to achieve good service for guests.
11. A receptionist often has many task duties during a busy __________.
12. Communication is used to give knowledge about__________ and services.
13. To stay calm and to solve a problem is important in __________ situations.
14. A receptionist must feel comfortable while helping guests at the __________.

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Correct version:

1. Communication at the front desk helps guests feel comfortable and relaxed.
2. A receptionist must greet somebody with a smile and speak politely.
3. It is important to be organized and keep tidy at the reception area.
4. A skill like computer skills helps to answer the phone and manage bookings.
5. Knowledge about the hotel helps solve a problem quickly.
6. A receptionist must stay calm when work becomes stressful.
7. Attention to detail is important when checking guest information and a task.
8. A neat appearance helps a receptionist to look professional.
9. Finally, a positive attitude helps guests feel relaxed and welcome.
10. In conclusion, the main goal is to achieve good service for guests.
11. A receptionist often has many task duties during a busy day.
12. Communication is used to give knowledge about rooms and services.
13. To stay calm and to solve a problem is important in stressful situations.
14. A receptionist must feel comfortable while helping guests at the front desk.

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Match the questions with the answers:

Questions:

1. What is your job at the front desk?
2. Who do you meet first in the hotel?
3. When do you stay calm?
4. Where do you get information about guests?
5. Why is communication important?
6. How do you feel during stressful situations?
7. What do you do with the phone?
8. Which skills are important for your job?
9. When do you greet people?
10. How do you keep your work area?
11. What is your goal in this job?
12. Where do guests feel comfortable?
13. Why do you look professional?
14. How many tasks do you have in one day?

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Answers:

a. I pick up calls and give answers to guests.
b. I make it clean, tidy, and organized every day.
c. It makes understanding easy and helps guests feel comfortable.
d. I see guests first when they come into the hotel.
e. I use computer skills, careful work, and polite speaking.
f. I work at the front desk and help visitors with rooms and information.
g. I want good service and happy guests in the hotel.
h. I say hello when guests arrive at the desk.
i. I use a computer in the reception area for guest details.
j. I do many small jobs like helping guests and giving information.
k. I try to be relaxed and think in a clear way.
l. I show respect for guests and the hotel with my appearance.
m. They feel good at the reception with friendly help.
n. I keep calm when many guests come and need help.

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Answers:

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

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1. Interviewer: What is your job at the front desk?
   Applicant: I work at the front desk and help visitors with rooms and information.
2. Interviewer: Who do you meet first in the hotel?
   Applicant: I see guests first when they come into the hotel.
3. Interviewer: When do you stay calm?
   Applicant: I keep calm when many guests come and need help.
4. Interviewer: Where do you get information about guests?
   Applicant: I use a computer in the reception area for guest details.
5. Interviewer: Why is communication important?
   Applicant: It makes understanding easy and helps guests feel comfortable.
6. Interviewer: How do you feel during stressful situations?
   Applicant: I try to be relaxed and think in a clear way.
7. Interviewer: What do you do with the phone?
   Applicant: I pick up calls and give answers to guests.
8. Interviewer: Which skills are important for your job?
   Applicant: I use computer skills, careful work, and polite speaking.
9. Interviewer: When do you greet people?
   Applicant: I say hello when guests arrive at the desk.
10. Interviewer: How do you keep your work area?
    Applicant: I make it clean, tidy, and organized every day.
11. Interviewer: What is your goal in this job?
    Applicant: I want good service and happy guests in the hotel.
12. Interviewer: Where do guests feel comfortable?
    Applicant: They feel good at the reception with friendly help.
13. Interviewer: Why do you look professional?
    Applicant: I show respect for guests and the hotel with my appearance.
14. Interviewer: How many tasks do you have in one day?
    Applicant: I do many small jobs like helping guests and giving information.

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Short answers:

1. What does a front desk worker do?
2. Who is the first person guests meet in a hotel?
3. Why is communication important at the reception?
4. How should a receptionist speak to guests?
5. When does a receptionist stay calm?
6. What does a receptionist use to find guest information?
7. Why is a computer useful in this job?
8. How should the reception area look?
9. What does a receptionist do when the phone rings?
10. Why is a positive attitude important?
11. What should a receptionist check carefully?
12. How does a receptionist help guests feel comfortable?
13. Why is attention to detail important?
14. What is the main goal of a receptionist?

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Short answers, keywords:

1. What does a front desk worker do? – helps guests, gives information, reception work
2. Who is the first person guests meet in a hotel? – front desk staff, reception, greeting person
3. Why is communication important at the reception? – understanding, clear information, guests feel good
4. How should a receptionist speak to guests? – polite, friendly, clear words
5. When does a receptionist stay calm? – busy times, many guests, stressful moments
6. What does a receptionist use to find guest information? – computer, booking system, data
7. Why is a computer useful in this job? – bookings, information, fast work
8. How should the reception area look? – clean, tidy, organized
9. What does a receptionist do when the phone rings? – answer, talk, give information
10. Why is a positive attitude important? – happy guests, good service, friendly feeling
11. What should a receptionist check carefully? – names, details, attention to detail
12. How does a receptionist help guests feel comfortable? – smile, help, friendly service
13. Why is attention to detail important? – no mistakes, correct information, careful work
14. What is the main goal of a receptionist? – good service, happy guests, satisfaction

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🧾 CHEAT SHEET

1. 😊 Friendly and Welcoming

A good receptionist is always friendly.

• Smile at every guest
• Say “Hello” and “Welcome”
• Be kind and polite

👉 Guests feel happy and comfortable when they arrive.

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2. 🗣️ Good Communication Skills

A receptionist must speak clearly and simply.

• Use easy and polite words
• Listen carefully to guests
• Answer questions slowly and clearly

👉 Good communication avoids misunderstandings.

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3. 📋 Organized and Efficient

A receptionist must keep everything in order.

• Keep the desk clean
• Manage check-in and check-out
• Write down important information

👉 Organization saves time and reduces mistakes.

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4. 🧠 Knowledgeable

A receptionist should know important information.

• Hotel rooms and prices
• Breakfast times and services
• Local places (restaurants, transport, attractions)

👉 Guests often ask questions, so knowledge is very important.

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5. 🧩 Problem-Solving Skills

Sometimes problems happen.

• Stay calm
• Listen to the guest
• Find a quick solution or ask a manager

👉 A good receptionist helps guests feel safe and supported.

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6. 👔 Professional Appearance

A receptionist must look professional.

• Clean clothes or uniform
• Good personal hygiene
• Neat hairstyle

👉 Appearance shows respect for guests.

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7. 👀 Attention to Detail

Small details are very important.

• Check guest names carefully
• Remember special requests (e.g. allergies, room preferences)
• Do not make spelling mistakes

👉 Small care makes guests feel special.

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8. 🔄 Multitasking Skills

Receptionists often do many things at the same time.

• Answer phone calls
• Help guests at the desk
• Use the computer system

👉 Good multitasking makes work faster.

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9. 💻 Tech-Savvy (Computer Skills)

Receptionists use computers every day.

• Hotel booking systems
• Email and messages
• Online reservations

👉 Technology helps to work faster and more correctly.

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10. 🌞 Positive Attitude

A good receptionist stays positive.

• Stay calm during busy times
• Do not show stress to guests
• Always try to help

👉 Positive energy makes guests feel welcome.

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⭐ EXTRA IMPORTANT SKILLS (ADDED)

🧾 Honesty

• Be honest with guests and colleagues
• Do not hide mistakes

⏰ Punctuality

• Come to work on time
• Be ready before shift starts

🤝 Teamwork

• Work well with other staff
• Help colleagues when needed

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🧾 SHORT SUMMARY

A great receptionist is:

• Friendly 😊
• Organized 📋
• Helpful 🧠
• Calm 🧩
• Professional 👔

👉 The main goal is: Make guests feel welcome and happy.

• how to……………..
• some thoughts

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Angry guests can come at any time. They can come to the front desk, the restaurant, the pool, or call on the phone. Sometimes they are tired, hungry, or stressed. Sometimes there is a real problem.

Your job is not only to fix the problem. Your job is also to make the guest feel safe, respected, and heard.

When a guest feels you listen and care, they often become calmer very quickly.

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1. Stay Calm and Control Yourself

First, control your own feelings.

• Do not shout.
• Do not speak fast.
• Speak slowly and clearly.
• Keep your voice soft and polite.
• Take a deep breath before you speak.
• Keep your body relaxed.
• Do not cross your arms.
• Do not point your finger.

You can stand straight and keep your hands open or relaxed.

Why is this important?
If you stay calm, the guest can feel your calm energy. Many people copy the feeling of the person in front of them. If you are calm, they slowly become calm too.
If you become angry, the guest becomes more angry, and the situation becomes worse.

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2. Move to a Quiet Place (If Possible)

If the guest is very loud, try to move them to a quieter place.

You can say:

• “I want to help you. Can we move over here so I can listen better?”
• “Let us step to the side, so we can talk calmly.”

Why is this helpful?

• Other guests do not hear the problem.
• The angry guest feels special attention.
• The situation becomes more private and less stressful.

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3. Listen Carefully Without Interrupting

Let the guest speak. Do not stop them.

• Look at the guest.
• Nod your head slowly.
• Show you are listening.
• Do not check your phone or computer while they speak.

You can say small words:

• “I see.”
• “Okay.”
• “I understand.”

When the guest finishes, repeat the problem in simple words:

• “So, your room is not clean and you waited a long time. Is that correct?”
• “You ordered food, but it was wrong and cold. Is that right?”

Why is this important?
Many guests are angry because nobody listened to them before. When you listen, they feel respected. This can already make them calmer.

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4. Show Understanding (Empathy)

Empathy means you understand how the guest feels.

You can say:

• “I understand why you are upset.”
• “I can see this is frustrating.”
• “I understand this is disappointing.”
• “You had a long trip, so this is not a good start.”

Why is this powerful?
The guest feels: “This person understands me.”
This is very important for emotions. When people feel understood, they relax.

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5. Say Sorry Sincerely

Always say sorry in a polite and honest way.

• “I am very sorry this happened.”
• “I am sorry for the inconvenience.”
• “I am really sorry about this problem.”

You can say sorry even if it is not your fault.

Why?
You are not saying “I made the mistake.”
You are saying “I care about your experience.”

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6. Ask Simple Questions

Now ask questions to understand more.

• “Can you tell me more?”
• “What exactly happened?”
• “When did this happen?”
• “What would you like us to do?”

Why is this important?
Sometimes the first problem is not the real problem.
Questions help you find the real issue.

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7. Offer a Solution

Now give a clear solution.

• Tell the guest what you can do.
• Give options if possible.
• Be clear and honest.

Examples:

• “I can change your room now.”
• “I can send housekeeping immediately.”
• “I can prepare a new meal for you.”

If you need help, say:

• “I will speak to my manager now.”
• “I will come back in five minutes.”

Always give a time:

• “I will return in ten minutes.”

Why is this important?
The guest wants action, not only words.
A clear plan gives trust.

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8. Follow Up Later

After the solution, go back to the guest.

Ask:

• “Is everything okay now?”
• “Is the problem solved?”
• “Can I help you with anything else?”

Say:

• “Thank you for telling us.”
• “This helps us improve.”

Why?
This shows you really care, even after the problem is fixed.

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Important Safety Rule

If the guest:

• uses bad words
• threatens you
• tries to touch you

You must protect yourself.

Say:

• “I want to help, but I need respectful words.”

Then:

• call your manager
• call security if needed

After the situation:

• write a short report
• include guest name, room number, and what happened

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Detailed Example Dialogues

1. Front Desk – Long Wait

Guest:
“I waited one hour! This is unacceptable!”

You:
“I am very sorry for the long wait. I understand this is frustrating, especially after your trip. Let me check your room now.”

(pause)

“Thank you for waiting. Your room will be ready in about ten minutes. While you wait, I can offer you a free drink in the lounge. Or I can offer a small upgrade. I will come back in five minutes with an update.”

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2. Restaurant – Wrong Food

Guest:
“This is not my order! And it is cold!”

You:
“I am very sorry. This is not correct, and I understand you are unhappy. I will take this plate now and ask the kitchen to prepare a fresh meal.”

“It will take about 15 minutes. While you wait, I can bring you a free drink or a small starter. I will check again in ten minutes.”

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3. Pool – No Space

Guest:
“There are no sunbeds! This is too noisy!”

You:
“I understand this is not relaxing for you. I am sorry about this situation.”

“We are very busy now, but I can reserve a sunbed for you in about ten minutes. You can also use our quiet area. I can bring you a cold drink while you wait.”

“I will come back soon and help you.”

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4. Noisy Neighbours (Extra Example)

Guest:
“The room next to me is very loud! I cannot sleep!”

You:
“I am very sorry. I understand this is very uncomfortable for you.”

“I will contact the guests now and ask them to be quiet. If the noise continues, I can offer you another room.”

“I will call you in ten minutes to check if the situation is better.”

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Extra Helpful Tips

• Use the guest’s name: “Mr. Smith, I am sorry…”
• Speak slowly and clearly.
• Keep eye contact, but do not stare.
• Smile gently if the situation is safe.
• Do not say: “That is the policy.”
• Say instead: “Here is what I can do for you.”

Practice with your team:

• Do role-play before your shift.
• Practice common problems.

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Final Thought

An angry guest is not always a bad thing.
If you help them well, they may:

• say thank you
• write a good review
• come back again

A problem can become a positive experience if you handle it in the right way.

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HAPPY GUESTS,
HAPPY STAFF,

HAPPY STAFF,
HAPPY GUESTS

• when Myanmar turns into a joyful splash zone of fun, tradition, and new beginnings.

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The Thingyan Water Festival ( April 13 – April 16,2026) is a famous festival in Myanmar. It is the New Year festival. It is in April. The weather is very hot at this time. People like this festival very much. It is fun and important for many people.

During Thingyan, people play with water every day. They go outside and throw water on each other. They use buckets, cups, and water guns. Some people stand on the street and splash water on cars and people. Everyone laughs and smiles. Children and adults play together. It is a very happy time for all.

Water has a special meaning in this festival. It can clean bad things from the past year. People believe the water can wash away bad luck and sadness. Then they can start the New Year with a clean and happy life. This idea is very important in Thingyan.

People also do many good things. They go to the temple and pray. They give food to monks and help poor people. Many families clean their homes before the New Year. Young people show respect to old people. They pour water on their hands. It is a kind and polite action.

Food is also part of Thingyan. People make special food at home and share it with family and friends. One popular food is mont lone yay baw. It is a sweet rice ball with sugar inside. Sometimes there is a surprise inside, and it makes people laugh and smile together.

In conclusion, Thingyan is a happy and special festival in Myanmar. People have fun, play with water, and do good things. It is a time for family, friends, and a new start in life. It brings joy to everyone.

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Vocabulary:

• to be soaked: to be very wet
• joyful: very happy
• to splash: to throw water in small drops
• to throw water on people: to put water on someone using your hands or something
• a bucket: a container for carrying water
• a water gun: a toy that shoots water
• an adult: a grown-up person
• to clean: to make something not dirty
• to believe: to think something is true
• bad luck: bad things that happen by chance [without planning]
• sadness: feeling unhappy
• to pray: to talk to God or a higher power
• a monk: a religious man who lives in a temple
• to clean something: to make something tidy or not dirty
• to show respect to people: to be kind and polite to others
• to pour water on something: to let water flow onto something slowly
• to be polite: to behave in a nice and respectful way
• to share food: to give food to other people and eat together
• a surprise: something unexpected [something you did not think would happen]
• in conclusion: at the end
• to bring joy: to make people happy

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Match word with definition:

Words

1. to pray
2. a bucket
3. joyful
4. to splash
5. by chance
6. a monk
7. to clean
8. bad luck
9. to be soaked
10. to share food
11. a surprise
12. to bring joy
13. to be polite
14. to throw water on people
15. unexpected
16. sadness
17. to believe
18. to pour water on something
19. an adult
20. in conclusion

Definitions

a. to let water flow onto something slowly
b. very happy
c. a grown-up person
d. to behave in a nice and respectful way
e. something you did not think would happen
f. a religious man who lives in a temple
g. to give food to other people and eat together
h. at the end
i. to make something not dirty
j. when something happens without planning
k. to put water on someone using your hands or something
l. a container for carrying water
m. to be very wet
n. to talk to God or a higher power
o. feeling unhappy
p. to think something is true
q. to throw water in small drops
r. something unexpected
s. bad things that happen by chance
t. to make people happy

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

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True or false:

1. A monk is a religious man who lives in a temple.
2. To splash means to let water flow onto something slowly.
3. A bucket is a container for carrying water.
4. Joyful means feeling unhappy.
5. By chance means when something happens without planning.
6. To be polite means to behave in a nice and respectful way.
7. Bad luck means bad things that happen by chance.
8. To share food means to give food to other people and eat alone.
9. In conclusion means at the end.
10. To pray means to talk to God or a higher power.
11. A surprise means something you did not think would happen.
12. To bring joy means to make people feel sad.
13. To clean means to make something not dirty.
14. An adult means a grown-up person.
15. To pour water on something means to throw water in small drops.
16. Unexpected means something you did not think would happen.
17. To believe means to think something is true.
18. To be soaked means to be very dry.
19. To splash means to throw water in small drops.
20. Sadness means feeling very happy.

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True: 1,3,5,6,7,9,10,11,13,14,16,17

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True or false:

1. Thingyan is a New Year festival in Myanmar.
2. Thingyan takes place in April when the weather is very cold.
3. People play with water during Thingyan.
4. Children and adults play together during the festival.
5. People use water guns, buckets, and cups to splash water.
6. Water is believed to clean bad luck and sadness.
7. People go to the temple and pray during Thingyan.
8. Families usually avoid cleaning their homes before the New Year.
9. People show respect to older people by pouring water on their hands.
10. Thingyan is described as a sad and quiet festival.
11. People give food to monks and help poor people.
12. Mont lone yay baw is a salty rice dish.
13. People believe Thingyan brings a fresh start in life.
14. Only children participate in water activities during Thingyan.
15. Thingyan is described as a happy and important festival.
16. People throw water on cars and other people in the streets.
17. The festival is only about eating food and sleeping.
18. Water in Thingyan has a symbolic meaning of cleansing.
19. Families do not share food during the festival.
20. People laugh and smile during Thingyan.

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True: 1,3,4,5,6,7,9,11,13,15,16,18,20

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Short answers wanted:

1. What is Thingyan?
2. In which month is Thingyan celebrated?
3. Is the weather hot or cold during Thingyan?
4. Do people play with fire during Thingyan? (True/False)
5. What do people throw on each other?
6. Who takes part in playing during Thingyan?
7. What does water clean away according to belief?
8. Where do people go to pray?
9. Do people give food to monks? (Yes/No)
10. What do families do before the New Year?
11. How do young people show respect to older people?
12. What sweet food is mentioned in the text?
13. Does Thingyan bring joy or sadness?
14. What do people do in the streets during Thingyan?
15. Is Thingyan a quiet and sad festival? (True/False)

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Correct answers:

1. What is Thingyan? – New Year festival in Myanmar
2. In which month is Thingyan celebrated? – April
3. Is the weather hot or cold during Thingyan? – hot
4. Do people play with fire during Thingyan? (True/False) – False
5. What do people throw on each other? – water
6. Who takes part in playing during Thingyan? – children and adults
7. What does water clean away according to belief? – bad luck, sadness
8. Where do people go to pray? – temple
9. Do people give food to monks? (Yes/No) – Yes
10. What do families do before the New Year? – clean homes
11. How do young people show respect to older people? – pour water on hands
12. What sweet food is mentioned in the text? – mont lone yay baw
13. Does Thingyan bring joy or sadness? – joy
14. What do people do in the streets during Thingyan? – throw water, play
15. Is Thingyan a quiet and sad festival? (True/False) – False

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Multiple-choice questions – one answer is correct:

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1. Thingyan is a ___ festival.
   A) sad B) school C) New Year
2. People throw ___ during Thingyan.
   A) sand B) water C) stones
3. The weather is ___ during Thingyan.
   A) hot B) cold C) rainy
4. People go to the ___ to pray.
   A) shop B) temple C) school
5. Water can remove ___.
   A) clothes B) food C) bad luck
6. People give food to ___.
   A) monks B) children C) teachers
7. Thingyan is a ___ time.
   A) silent B) happy C) dangerous
8. Families clean their ___ before New Year.
   A) schools B) homes C) cars
9. People use ___ guns and buckets.
   A) fire B) toy C) water
10. Thingyan brings a ___ start.
    A) small B) dirty C) new
11. Young people show ___ to older people.
    A) respect B) anger C) noise
12. People feel ___ during Thingyan.
    A) happy B) tired C) scared
13. Water is used to ___ people in the street.
    A) clean B) throw C) play
14. Mont lone yay baw is a ___ food.
    A) sour B) salty C) sweet
15. People play with ___ during the festival.
    A) fire B) water C) ice

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Correct answers:

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

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Fill in, words below:

bad luck – pray – joy – festival – buckets –
celebrate – fresh start – monks –
weather – adults –
respect – clean

Thingyan is a New Year __________ in Myanmar.
It takes place in April when the __________ is very hot.
People __________ it with water and fun in the streets.
They throw water on each other using __________ and water guns.
Children and __________ play together happily.
Water is believed to clean __________ and sadness.
People think it gives a __________ in life.
Families __________ their homes before the New Year.
They also go to the temple to __________.
People give food to __________ and help poor people.
Young people show __________ to older people.
Thingyan is a happy festival that brings __________ to everyone.

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Correct version:

Thingyan is a New Year festival in Myanmar.
It is a time when people celebrate together in April.
The weather is very hot during this period.
People use buckets and water to play in the streets.
Both children and adults enjoy the water games.
Water is believed to remove bad luck and sadness.
People think it brings a fresh start in life.
Families clean their homes before the New Year.
They also go to the temple to pray.
People give food to monks in the temple.
Young people show respect to older people.
Thingyan brings great joy to everyone.

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Match the questions with the answers:

Questions

1. What is Thingyan?
2. When is the festival?
3. What is the weather like?
4. What do people use for play?
5. What do people do in the streets?
6. Who joins the festival?
7. What does water remove?
8. What new thing does the festival bring?
9. Where do people go for prayer?
10. Who receives food?
11. What do families do at home?
12. What feeling is in the festival?
13. What do young people give to older people?
14. What action is done with water on people?

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Answers

a. It takes place in April
b. Monks get food from people
c. Water is poured on others in the streets
d. Both children and adults take part
e. The temple is a place for worship [to show love and respect to a god or gods, often in a special place like a temple]
f. Homes are made clean before New Year
g. A New Year festival in Myanmar
h. Bad luck and sadness disappear [to go away so that you cannot see it anymore]
i. Water games happen in the streets
j. Buckets and water are used for fun
k. A fresh start in life comes
l. The weather is very hot at that time
m. They show respect to older people.
n. People feel joy

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Answers:

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

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1. Q: What is Thingyan?
   A: It is a New Year festival in Myanmar.
2. Q: When is the festival?
   A: It takes place in April.
3. Q: What is the weather like?
   A: The weather is very hot at that time.
4. Q: What do people use for play?
   A: Buckets and water are used for fun.
5. Q: What do people do in the streets?
   A: Water games happen in the streets.
6. Q: Who joins the festival?
   A: Both children and adults take part.
7. Q: What does water remove?
   A: Bad luck and sadness disappear.
8. Q: What new thing does the festival bring?
   A: A fresh start in life comes.
9. Q: Where do people go for prayer?
   A: The temple is a place for worship.
10. Q: Who receives food?
    A: Monks get food from people.
11. Q: What do families do at home?
    A: Homes are made clean before New Year.
12. Q: What feeling is in the festival?
    A: People feel joy.
13. Q: What do young people give to older people?
    A: Respect is shown to elders.
14. Q: What action is done with water on people?
    A: Water is poured on others in the streets.

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Final check, remember?
Fill in, no word/s given:

Thingyan is a New Year __________ in Myanmar.
It happens in April when the __________ is very hot.
People __________ in the streets with water games.
They use __________ and water guns to play together.
Children and __________ take part in the festival.
People believe water can clean __________ and sadness.
It gives people a fresh __________ in life.
Families __________ their homes before the New Year.
People go to the temple to __________
They give food to __________ and help others.
Young people __________ respect to older people.
Thingyan is a happy festival that brings __________ to everyone.

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Full version:

Thingyan is a New Year festival in Myanmar.
It happens in April when the weather is very hot.
People celebrate in the streets with water games.
They use buckets and water guns to play together.
Children and adults take part in the festival.
People believe water can clean bad luck and sadness.
It gives people a fresh start in life.
Families clean their homes before the New Year.
People go to the temple to pray.
They give food to monks and help others.
Young people show respect to older people.
Thingyan is a happy festival that brings joy to everyone.

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And the phrase is?