An Apsara is a magical lady from ancient stories. She dances and plays music in the sky. People thought she lived in heaven. She is very pretty and graceful. Apsaras are known for dancing and making beautiful music. Sometimes, they are seen as messengers of the gods. They bring happiness and harmony. Artists draw and sculpt them. They wear colorful clothes. Apsaras are symbols of beauty and joy in stories.
Find answers in the text:
1. What is an Apsara?
2. Where do people think Apsaras live?
3. What are Apsaras known for?
4. How do artists show Apsaras?
5. What do Apsaras wear?
6. How do Apsaras bring happiness?
7. Are Apsaras believed to be messengers?
8. In what cultures are Apsaras found?
9. What do Apsaras do in the sky?
10. Why are Apsaras considered symbols of beauty and joy?
Oum is a young girl. She goes to a school for tourism. She is a beginner in English. English lessons are not easy for her. But she knows what she has to do to be successful and learn the language. Every day, she studies English. She listens carefully in class. She practices speaking with her classmates. She reads English books and listens to English songs. Oum knows it takes time to learn a new language. She is patient and works hard. She believes she will improve if she keeps trying. Oum is determined to become good at English. She knows it will help her in her future career in tourism.
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1. Beginner: Someone who is starting to learn something new.
2. Tourism: Traveling for pleasure or business, usually to visit different places.
3. Successful: Achieving a desired outcome or reaching a goal.
4. Language: A system of communication used by a particular country or community.
5. Lessons: Sessions where learning takes place, often in a classroom setting.
6. Patient: Being able to wait calmly without getting upset.
7. Determined: Having a strong desire and commitment to achieve something.
8. Improve: To make or become better than before.
9. Career: A job or profession that someone does for a long time.
10. Future: The time that is yet to come.
11. Classmates: People who study together in the same class or school.
12. Successful: Achieving a desired outcome or reaching a goal.
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Rewrite the story, starting with
„I am a young girl/boy. I go to a school for tourism. I am a beginner in English. English lessons are not easy for me…..“
Make all changes necessary..…
If you want, send me your version via SMFrockZ(at)gmx(dot)at, I’ll have a look at it, if necessary comment on it, and send it back.
a guest apporaches you at the front desk, he wants to have information on the shadow puppet theater.
Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater is a traditional form of storytelling in Cambodia. It is called “Sbek Thom” in the Khmer language. People use large, flat puppets made from cow leather. The puppets are cut into beautiful shapes and show people, animals, or gods. They are held on sticks and moved behind a white screen with a bright light.
The light makes the puppet shadows appear on the screen, and the audience watches the shadows. While the puppets move, people tell stories, sing, and play traditional music. Many stories come from the Reamker, the Khmer version of the Ramayana, an old and famous story from India.
This kind of theater is usually performed during special festivals, ceremonies, or important events. It is a way to share culture, history, and religion. Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater is very old and has been part of Cambodian culture for hundreds of years. It is a beautiful mix of art, music, and storytelling.
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Below are simple English definitions for each of the terms you provided:
flat: A surface that is even and smooth, without bumps or curves.
leather: A durable material made from animal skin that has been treated to be soft and strong.
a stick: A thin, small piece of wood that usually comes from a tree.
a screen: A flat surface, like on a TV or computer, where images or videos are shown.
bright light: A strong, intense light that makes things look clear and well-lit.
a shadow: A dark shape that appears on a surface when something blocks light.
to appear: To become visible or come into sight.
the audience: The group of people who are watching or listening to a performance or event.
to perform: To put on a show, act, or carry out an activity for others to watch.
an event: A planned public or social occasion, like a concert, party, or sports game.
to share: To give some of what you have with others or to tell someone about something you know.
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Here are 10 multiple-choice questions based on the Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater text. Each question has 4 answer choices, and more than one answer may be correct.
1. What is the Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater called in the Khmer language? A. Sbek Thom B. Reamker C. Angkor Wat D. Sbek Touch
2. What material are the shadow puppets made from? A. Wood B. Plastic C. Cow leather D. Paper
3. What do the puppets usually show? A. Cars and planes B. People, animals, or gods C. Buildings D. Trees and flowers
4. What is used to hold and move the puppets? A. Ropes B. Wires C. Sticks D. Strings
5. What makes the puppet shadows appear on the screen? A. The wind B. A bright light C. The moon D. A flashlight ✅ Correct: B, D
6. What do people do during a puppet performance? A. Sleep B. Tell stories C. Sing D. Play traditional music
7. Where do many of the stories in the performances come from? A. The Bible B. The Reamker C. The Ramayana D. Cambodian newspapers
8. When is the Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater usually performed? A. At special festivals B. During lunch breaks C. At ceremonies D. At important events
9. What are the main parts of the Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater? A. Art B. Music C. Sports D. Storytelling
10. What does the puppet theater help to share? A. Fashion B. Culture C. History D. Religion
Sure! Here are 10 multiple-choice questions based on the Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater text. Each question has 4 answer choices, and more than one answer may be correct.
1. ✅ Correct: A
2. ✅ Correct: C
3. ✅ Correct: B
4. ✅ Correct: C
5. ✅ Correct: B, D
6. ✅ Correct: B, C, D
7. ✅ Correct: B, C
8. ✅ Correct: A, C, D
9. ✅ Correct: A, B, D
10. ✅ Correct: B, C, D
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Correct or incorrect?
Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater is a modern art form.
The puppets are made from cow leather.
People use computers to move the puppets.
The theater is called “Sbek Thom” in the Khmer language.
The puppets are shown in the middle of the day in sunlight.
A bright light makes shadows appear on a screen.
The audience watches the shadows, not the puppets.
The stories are usually about science and technology.
This theater is part of Cambodian culture.
The puppets are made from plastic and metal.
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Answer these statements:
Are the puppets made of leather or wood? They are ________________
Is the puppet theater called „Sbek Thom“ or „Sbek Touch“? It is ________________
Do the puppets move behind a screen or in front of it? They move ________________
Is the light used to create shadows bright or dim? It is used ________________
Are the stories in the puppet theater from the Reamker or the Bible? They are ________________
Is the Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater performed during festivals or at work? It is performed ________________
Are the puppets made by hand or by machine? They are ________________
Do people tell stories, sing, and play music during the performance or just watch the puppets? People ________________
Is the puppet theater a recent tradition or hundreds of years old? It is ________________
Are the puppets used in Khmer Shadow Puppet Theater small or large? The puppets are ________________
Oum is 21 and just started working at a hotel. Everything is new for her. Her first language is Khmer, so English is a bit hard for her. But she’s trying her best to learn.
Her job at the hotel includes helping guests and cleaning rooms. Sometimes, understanding English instructions is tough for her.
But Oum doesn’t give up. Every day, she practices speaking English with her coworkers. She listens carefully and watches how they talk to guests.
Even though it’s hard, Oum is getting better. She feels happy when she can understand what guests want or talk to them in English. Her coworkers cheer her on and help her learn.
Oum knows that learning English will help her at work and in life. She’s determined to keep going, step by step.
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FIND THE WORDS IN THE TEXT DEFINED BELOW.
1. Steps or directions to help do something.
2. To understand or discover new things.
3. Doing something again and again to get better.
4. To shout or show happiness or support.
5. Language spoken in Cambodia.
6. A place where people stay when they’re away from home.
7. Someone who stays at a hotel or visits a place.
8. The words and sounds people use to communicate.
9. To stop trying or to quit.
10.People who work together at the same place, like friends at work.
In the morning, at 6:30am, Oum wakes up when her alarm rings. She quickly gets ready and has breakfast with her family. Then, she goes to school, walking with her friends.
At school, Oum attends classes like Khmer Literature, Math, English, and History. During breaks, she chats with her friends and eats snacks.
After school, Oum may do activities like dancing or playing volleyball. When she gets home, she relaxes, does homework, and spends time with her family.
In the evening, they have dinner together and talk about their day. After finishing any remaining homework, Oum gets ready for bed.
She brushes her teeth, changes into pajamas, and goes to sleep, ready for another day at school tomorrow.
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Sure! Here are 10 statements based on the text. Six of them are correct, and four are incorrect:
Oum wakes up at 6:30am when her alarm rings.
Oum goes to school by bicycle.
At school, she attends classes like Khmer Literature, M ath, English, and History.
Oum eats lunch at school with her family.
During breaks, she chats with friends and eats snacks.
After school, Oum always goes shopping with her friends.
Oum sometimes does dancing or plays volleyball after school.
When she gets home, she watches TV all evening.
In the evening, Oum has dinner with her family and they talk about their day.
Before bed, she brushes her teeth, she changes into pajamas, and goes to sleep.
Incorrect: 2,4,6,8.
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Here are 10 multiple choice questions based on the text. Each has 4 answer options, and more than one may be correct.
1. What time does Oum wake up? A. 5:00am B. 6:30am C. 7:00am D. 6:00am
2. What does Oum do after waking up? A. She goes to school right away B. She eats breakfast C. She gets ready D. She goes back to sleep
3. How does Oum go to school? A. By bus B. By bicycle C. Walking with friends D. In a car
4. What subjects does Oum study? A. Science B. Khmer literature C. Math D. History
5. What does Oum do during breaks? A. Sleeps B. Eats snacks C. Plays video games D. Chats with friends
6. What activities might Oum do after school? A. Swimming B. Dancing C. Playing volleyball D. Cooking dinner
7. What does Oum do when she gets home? A. Does homework B. Watches movies all night C. Relaxes D. Goes to sleep right away
8. What does Oum do with her family in the evening? A. Has dinner B. Plays games C. Talks about their day D. Goes shopping
9. What does Oum do before bed? A. Brushes her teeth B. Does exercise C. Changes into pajamas D. Eats dinner
10. When does Oum sleep? A. In the morning B. After doing homework C. After dinner D. At school
Here are 10 question-style statements, what is correct?
Does she get up at 6:30 or 6:45? She gets _____________
Does she eat breakfast with her family or with her friends? She eats _____________
Does she walk to school or go by bicycle? She walks _____________
Does she study English or Chinese? She studies _____________
Does she chat with friends or study during breaks? She chats_____________
Does she eat snacks or full meals at school? She eats _____________
Does she go dancing or swimming after school? She goes_____________
Does she do homework or watch TV when she gets home? She does _____________
Does she have dinner alone or with her family? She has _____________
Does she brush her teeth before bed or in the morning only? She brushes_____________
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Complete the interview with Oum:
Interviewer: Hello, Oum! Can I ask you some questions about your day? Oum: Yes, of course!
1. What time do you wake up in the morning? Oum:
2. What do you do after you wake up? Oum:
3. How do you go to school? Oum:
4. What subjects do you study at school? Oum:
5. What do you do during break time? Oum:
6. Do you do any activities after school? Oum:
7. What do you do when you get home? Oum:
8. What do you do in the evening? Oum:
9. Do you do homework at night too? Oum:
10. What do you do before going to bed? Oum:
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Answers: Sure! Here’s a simple interview with Oum, using easy English. It includes 10 questions and Oum’s answers:
Interviewer: Hello, Oum! Can I ask you some questions about your day? Oum: Yes, of course!
1. Oum: I wake up at 6:30 in the morning.
2. Oum: I get ready and eat breakfast with my family.
3. Oum: I walk to school with my friends.
4. Oum: I study Khmer literature, math, English, and history.
5. Oum: I chat with my friends and eat snacks.
6. Oum: Yes, sometimes I dance or play volleyball.
7. Oum: I relax, do my homework, and spend time with my family.
8. Oum: We eat dinner together and talk about our day.
9. Oum: Yes, I finish any homework I still have.
10. Oum: I brush my teeth, put on my pajamas, and go to sleep.
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George is a young boy who lives in a cozy house. Every morning, he wakes up early and eats breakfast with his family. Then, he brushes his teeth and puts on his clothes for school.
With his friends, George walks to school happily. In class, he listens carefully to his teacher and learns new things. During lunch break, he eats his favorite sandwich.
After school, George plays games with his friends at the park. When it’s time for dinner, he helps his mom set the table. They enjoy a delicious meal together as a family.
Before bed, George takes a warm bath and puts on his pajamas. His parents read him a bedtime story, and he falls asleep with a smile on his face, looking forward to another fun day tomorrow.
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TRUE or FALSE?
0. George’s favorite color is blue.
George plays soccer with his friends after school.
Try to be more aware of what’s happening around you. This might mean taking a few minutes each day to relax and clear your mind, or just paying more attention to how you’re feeling.
2. **Set Goals**:
Think about what you want to accomplish in the next year, like getting better at something you enjoy, or making new friends. Break those big goals into smaller steps that you can work on a little bit at a time.
3. **Take Care of Yourself**:
Make sure you’re looking after yourself properly. That means getting enough sleep, eating healthy food, and doing things that make you happy. It’s important to take care of yourself so you can feel good and do your best.
4. **Learn New Stuff**:
Challenge yourself to learn something new, whether it’s a new skill or just something interesting. It could be anything from cooking a new recipe to learning how to play an instrument. Learning new things can be fun and help you grow as a person.
These are just some ideas to help you improve yourself and make the most of the new year.
