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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.

……..graduating with a business degree,
:

____be DUL HING____

(useful links at the end of the page)

From a Small Village to a Big Success

This is the story of Dul Hing. He is a young man from a poor village. His father died when he was young. He wanted to go to university, but his family had no money.

Then, the Shinta Mani Foundation gave him a student loan. This helped him study.

He worked in hotels and studied hard. He graduated with a business degree. Now, he works at a five-star hotel. He is the manager of the spa.

Hing’s life shows what is possible with help and hard work.
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Vocabulary:

• Village: A small group of houses in the countryside, not a city.
• Success: When you do something well or achieve what you wanted.
• Poor: Having little or no money, things, or food.
• A loan: Money that you borrow and need to pay back later.
• To study: To learn something, usually in school or by reading.
• To graduate: To finish your studies at a school or university and get a certificate or degree.
• A business degree: A certificate or title you get after studying business in university.
• A spa: A place where people go to relax, often with massages, hot baths, and other treatments.
  
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True/False?

1. Dul Hing is from a poor village.

2. Dul Hing’s father is still alive.

3. Dul Hing wanted to study at a university.

4. Dul Hing was given a job by the Shinta Mani Foundation.

5. Dul Hing graduated with a business degree.

6. Dul Hing works at a restaurant in a five-star hotel.‘

7. Dul Hing is the manager of the spa at the hotel.

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1. Dul Hing is from a poor village. (True)
2. Dul Hing’s father is still alive. (False)
3. Dul Hing wanted to study at a university. (True)
4. Dul Hing was given a job by the Shinta Mani Foundation. (False)
5. Dul Hing graduated with a business degree. (True)
6. Dul Hing works at a restaurant in a five-star hotel. (False)
7. Dul Hing is the manager of the spa at the hotel. (True)

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Answer

1. Write a sentence about his family.
2. Write a sentence about his father.
3. Write a sentence about what he wanted to do.
4. Write a sentence about who helped him.
5. Write a sentence about what he studied.
6. Write a sentence about his job now.

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Complete the story:

From a Small _________ to a Big Success

This is the story of Dul Hing. He is a young man from a _________ village. His father died when he was _________. He wanted to go to _________, but his family had no _________.

Then, the Shinta Mani Foundation gave him a student _________ This helped him _________.

He worked in hotels and _________ hard. He graduated with a business _________. Now, he _________ at a five-star hotel. He is the manager of the _________.

Hing’s life shows what is _________ with help and hard work.
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Interview with Dul Hing

1. Q: Where are you from?
A: I am from a small village.

2. Q: What was your life like as a child?
A: My family was poor, and my father died when I was young.

3. Q: What did you want to do when you were young?
A: I wanted to study at a university.

4. Q: Was it easy to go to school?
A: No, it was hard because we had no money.

5. Q: Who helped you?
A: The Shinta Mani Foundation gave me a student loan.

6. Q: What did you study?
A: I studied business.

7. Q: Did you finish your studies?
A: Yes, I graduated with a business degree.

8. Q: Where do you work now?
A: I work at a five-star hotel.

9. Q: What is your job at the hotel?
A: I am the manager of the spa.

10. Q: How do you feel about your life now?
A: I am happy and proud. My dream came true.

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An interview with Sochea, a friend of Dul Hing, talking about him

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1. Q: Who is Dul Hing?
A: He is my good friend.

2. Q: Where is he from?
A: He is from a small village.

3. Q: Was his family rich?
A: No, his family was poor.

4. Q: What happened to his father?
A: His father died when he was young.

5. Q: What did he want to do?
A: He wanted to study at a university.

6. Q: Who helped him go to school?
A: The Shinta Mani Foundation helped him.

7. Q: What did he study?
A: He studied business.

8. Q: Did he graduate?
A: Yes, he graduated with a business degree.

9. Q: Where does he work now?
A: He works at a five-star hotel.

10. Q: What is his job there?
A: He is the manager of the spa. I am very proud of him.

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Find words in text, then, which phrase are we looking for?

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Story adapted from https://www.facebook.com/ShintaManiFoundation

Useful links:

1. Listen to text => copy and paste text into https://ttsmp3.com/

2. Past tense simple:
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/english-grammar-reference/past-simple

https://www.ef.com/wwen/english-resources/english-grammar/simple-past-tense/

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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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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Ooooops, words got scrambled, find th correct words in the text and the phrase we are looking for:

You work at the front-desk of a hotel. A guest approaches you and wants to have some information on the Shinta Mani Wild, he has heard of, and he wants to spend some days there.

Shinta Mani Wild is a special luxury tented camp deep in the jungle of southern Cambodia. It was designed by a famous architect, Bill Bensley, and is built in a private nature reserve next to a river and waterfalls. The resort has beautiful tents that look like old explorer camps but have everything you need for a 5-star stay, like a soft bed, nice bathroom, and stylish design.

What makes Shinta Mani Wild stand out is its strong care for nature and wildlife. The camp was built without cutting down any trees. It helps protect the forest from illegal hunting and logging by working with local rangers. Guests can even join the rangers on patrols, go hiking, or take boat rides down the river. There is also a jungle spa where you can relax near the waterfalls.

Food is fresh and made with local ingredients. The staff gives very personal service, and for fun, you can even arrive at the camp by zipline!

Shinta Mani Wild is not just a hotel. It’s a full adventure in nature, with luxury and a good cause. You enjoy the beauty of the jungle while helping protect it. It’s perfect for people who love comfort, nature, and something truly different.
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Vocabulary:

• To design – to plan and create how something will look or work.
• An explorer – a person who travels to new or unknown places to learn about them.
• Design – the way something is made to look or work.
• To care for something – to look after something and try to keep it safe and in good condition.
• To protect – to keep something safe from harm or danger.
• Illegal – not allowed by law; against the rules.
• Logging – cutting down trees for wood.
• To join – to take part in something or go along with others.
• Ingredients – the foods or items used to make a dish or product.
• An adventure – an exciting trip or experience, often with something new or unknown.
• To enjoy – to feel happy or have fun doing something.
• Truly – really; in a real or honest way.

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Here are 12 multiple-choice questions based on the definitions, each with 4 answer options. More than one answer may be correct.

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1. What does it mean to design something?
A) To break it
B) To plan how it will look
C) To create something new
D) To sell it

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2. Who is an explorer?
A) Someone who stays at home
B) Someone who travels to new places
C) Someone who learns about unknown places
D) Someone who builds houses

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3. What is design?
A) A plan for how something looks
B) A drawing or idea for making something
C) A tool used for cooking
D) The shape or style of something

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4. What does it mean to care for something?
A) To ignore it
B) To keep it safe
C) To look after it
D) To throw it away

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5. What does to protect mean?
A) To keep something from harm
B) To hide something
C) To guard or shield
D) To damage something

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6. What does illegal mean?
A) Not allowed by law
B) Fun to do
C) Against the rules
D) Dangerous

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7. What is logging?
A) Cutting down trees
B) Writing in a diary
C) Chopping wood for selling
D) Climbing trees

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8. What does it mean to join something?
A) To be part of it
B) To start it
C) To take part
D) To ignore it

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9. What are ingredients?
A) Tools for building
B) Things used to make a meal
C) Items mixed together to cook
D) Spices only

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10. What is an adventure?
A) A boring activity
B) A trip with excitement
C) A new experience
D) A quiet day at home

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11. What does to enjoy mean?
A) To feel happy while doing something
B) To dislike something
C) To have fun
D) To be bored

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12. What does truly mean?
A) In a real way
B) Fake
C) Honestly
D) For fun

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Correct answers:

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1. What does it mean to design something?

✔ Correct: B, C

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2. Who is an explorer?

✔ Correct: B, C

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3. What is design?

✔ Correct: A, B, D

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4. What does it mean to care for something?

✔ Correct: B, C

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5. What does to protect mean?

✔ Correct: A, C

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6. What does illegal mean?

✔ Correct: A, C

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7. What is logging?

✔ Correct: A, C

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8. What does it mean to join something?

✔ Correct: A, C

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9. What are ingredients?

✔ Correct: B, C

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10. What is an adventure?

✔ Correct: B, C

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11. What does to enjoy mean?

✔ Correct: A, C

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12. What does truly mean?

✔ Correct: A, C

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Here are 10 statements based on the text. What is correct?

1. Is Shinta Mani Wild located in a jungle or on a beach?
2. Was Shinta Mani Wild designed by a famous architect or a local builder?
3. Do guests at Shinta Mani Wild stay in regular hotel rooms or luxury tents?
4. Does Shinta Mani Wild focus on conservation or commercial development?
5. Is the main attraction of Shinta Mani Wild its beach views or its rainforest setting?
6. Do guests at Shinta Mani Wild arrive by plane or zipline?
7. Is Shinta Mani Wild located in a city or a private nature reserve?
8. Does Shinta Mani Wild support local rangers to protect the forest or promote logging?
9. Can guests at Shinta Mani Wild join jungle hikes or beach activities?
10. Is Shinta Mani Wild focused on luxury or eco-tourism?

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Here are 12 statements based on the text, with 6 correct and 6 incorrect:

1. Shinta Mani Wild was designed by a famous architect.
2. The resort is located in a busy city center. (Incorrect)
3. Guests can relax in luxurious tents by a river and waterfalls.
4. The resort was built by cutting down many trees.
5. Shinta Mani Wild works with local rangers to protect the forest.
6. The resort offers only regular hotel rooms, not tents.
7. Guests can join anti-poaching patrols as part of their stay.
8. The resort is located next to the beach, not in a jungle.
9. The arrival at Shinta Mani Wild can be by zipline.
10. Shinta Mani Wild has a strong focus on conservation and wildlife protection.
11. Guests can only hike in the mountains near the resort.
12. Shinta Mani Wild is a place for adventure, luxury, and nature conservation.

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Here are 12 shuffled statements based on the text, with 6 correct and 6 incorrect:

1. (Correct)
2. (Incorrect)
3. (Correct)
4. (Incorrect)
5. (Correct)
6. (Incorrect)
7. (Correct)
8. (Incorrect)
9. (Correct)
10. (Correct)
11. (Incorrect)
12. (Correct)

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Interview with the Manager of Shinta Mani Wild – match questions and answers:

1. What makes Shinta Mani Wild special?
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2. How does Shinta Mani Wild help protect the forest?
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3. What type of guests visit Shinta Mani Wild?
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4. What activities can guests do at the resort?

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5. How do guests arrive at Shinta Mani Wild?
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6. What kind of accommodation does the resort offer?
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7. How does the resort support local communities?
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8. What is the food like at Shinta Mani Wild?
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9. How does Shinta Mani Wild blend luxury with nature?

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10. What is the most popular experience for guests?
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a)Joining ranger patrols to protect wildlife and explore the jungle.

b)We hire local staff and promote eco-tourism.

c)It blends luxury with nature and focuses on conservation.

d)Luxury tents with beautiful views and all comforts.

e)We offer comfort while respecting nature and using eco-friendly practices.

f)Guests who enjoy adventure, nature, and luxury.

g)By car or zipline for an exciting arrival.

h)We work with rangers to stop poaching and illegal logging.

i) Fresh, local dishes made with Cambodian ingredients.

j)Hike, kayak, join ranger patrols, and explore the jungle.

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Interview with the Manager of Shinta Mani Wild –
correct version

1. What makes Shinta Mani Wild special?
It blends luxury with nature and focuses on conservation.

2. How does Shinta Mani Wild help protect the forest?
We work with rangers to stop poaching and illegal logging.

3. What type of guests visit Shinta Mani Wild?
Guests who enjoy adventure, nature, and luxury.

4. What activities can guests do at the resort?
Hike, kayak, join ranger patrols, and explore the jungle.

5. How do guests arrive at Shinta Mani Wild?
By car or zipline for an exciting arrival.

6. What kind of accommodation does the resort offer?
Luxury tents with beautiful views and all comforts.

7. How does the resort support local communities?
We hire local staff and promote eco-tourism.

8. What is the food like at Shinta Mani Wild?
Fresh, local dishes made with Cambodian ingredients.

9. How does Shinta Mani Wild blend luxury with nature?
We offer comfort while respecting nature and using eco-friendly practices.

10. What is the most popular experience for guests?
Joining ranger patrols to protect wildlife and explore the jungle.

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SUMMARY:

Guests should visit Shinta Mani Wild for a unique experience of luxury in the heart of nature. It offers adventure activities like hiking and ziplining, while also supporting wildlife conservation. The resort blends comfort with eco-tourism, letting guests enjoy beautiful views, local culture, and the chance to protect the forest.
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Which phrase are we looking for?

Having enjoyed culinary delights created by Chef Reza a couple of times, former chef at the Kroya, I’ve also had the pleasure of enjoying Chef Chanrith’s delicious creations.

https://www.facebook.com/chanrith.van.2025


Chef Van Chanrith is the Executive Chef at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas in Siem Reap, Cambodia. He is also the head chef at Kroya by Chef Chanrith, a restaurant known for serving traditional Khmer (Cambodian) food with a modern twist.

Chef Chanrith started his culinary career in 1999 and worked his way up through various kitchen roles, eventually becoming an executive chef. He focuses on keeping the authentic flavors of Cambodian cuisine while presenting them in a creative and modern way. He uses fresh, local ingredients and aims to highlight the true tastes of Cambodia.

At Kroya, guests can try dishes like beef lok lak with tender aged beef and a special village soup made with forest red ants. Chef Chanrith also offers cooking classes where guests visit local markets and learn how to prepare traditional Cambodian dishes.

Chef Chanrith is committed to sustainability. His kitchen recycles food waste and supports local farmers and charities.

Through his work, Chef Chanrith wants to bring Cambodian food to the world stage and share its rich flavors and history.

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• A twist: A small change or something special added to make something different.
• Culinary: Related to cooking or food.
• To focus: To pay attention to something or make it the main thing.
• Authentic: Real or true, not fake or copied.
• Flavors: The taste of food or drink, like sweet, salty, or spicy.
• Cuisine: A style or type of cooking, often related to a specific country or culture.
• Ingredients: The things used to make a dish, like vegetables, spices, or meat.
• To aim: To try to reach or achieve something.
• Tender: Soft and easy to cut or chew.
• Aged: Something that has been kept for a long time, often to develop better taste or quality, like cheese or wine.
• To commit: To promise or decide to do something seriously.
• Sustainability: The idea of using things in a way that doesn’t harm the environment or run out of resources.
• Recycle: To use something again or turn waste into something useful.
• To support: To help or encourage something or someone.
• A charity: An organization that helps people or supports good causes.
• To share: To give part of something to others or let others enjoy it with you.

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Here are 10 statements about Chef Van Chanrith, with 5 correct and 5 incorrect:

1. Chef Chanrith is the Executive Chef at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas in Siem Reap.
2. He started his culinary career as a dishwasher at Shinta Mani Angkor.
3. Chef Chanrith focuses on using local ingredients and preserving authentic Cambodian flavors.
4. He is known for using only imported ingredients in his dishes.
5. Chef Chanrith offers cooking classes where guests learn to prepare traditional Cambodian dishes.
6. He worked as an executive chef at a Michelin-star restaurant in France before joining Shinta Mani.
7. His restaurant, Kroya, serves a modern take on traditional Khmer cuisine.
8. Chef Chanrith only focuses on Western-style food and has no interest in Cambodian cuisine.
9. He supports sustainability by recycling food waste and donating it to local farmers.
10. Chef Chanrith is not involved in any charitable activities.

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Correct: 1,3,5,7,9

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10 multiple-choice questions based on the text about Chef Van Chanrith, with more than one correct answer in some cases:

1. Where does Chef Van Chanrith work?
   a) Shinta Mani Angkor
   b) The Ritz-Carlton
   c) Bensley Collection Pool Villas
   d) The Shangri-La Hotel
2. What type of food does Chef Chanrith specialize in?
   a) Traditional Khmer cuisine
   b) Italian food
   c) Fusion cuisine
   d) Modern takes on Cambodian food
3. Which of the following dishes is associated with Chef Chanrith?
   a) Beef lok lak with butter-aged tenderloin
   b) Spaghetti Carbonara
   c) Pouk Village Krek Soup with forest-harvested red ants
   d) Sushi rolls
4. What does Chef Chanrith prioritize in his cooking?
   a) Fast food
   b) Local, sustainable ingredients
   c) International flavors
   d) Fusion of different cuisines
5. What is the name of Chef Chanrith’s restaurant at Shinta Mani Angkor?
   a) Kroya
   b) The Lotus Room
   c) The Spice Kitchen
   d) Tastes of Cambodia
6. Which of the following is true about Chef Chanrith’s cooking classes?
   a) They focus on international cuisine
   b) Guests visit local markets
   c) He teaches guests to prepare traditional Cambodian dishes
   d) The classes are only available at night
7. Chef Chanrith’s food philosophy is about:
   a) Mixing different cuisines
   b) Preserving traditional flavors while adding a modern touch
   c) Using only imported ingredients
   d) Focusing on French cuisine
8. What does Chef Chanrith do to support sustainability?
   a) He donates used cooking oil to charities
   b) He focuses on importing ingredients only
   c) He recycles food waste
   d) He uses disposable plastic for all packaging
9. Chef Chanrith worked in which of the following countries before becoming an executive chef?
   a) France
   b) Cambodia
   c) United States
   d) Thailand
10. Chef Chanrith’s cooking classes are designed to:
    a) Teach guests about French cooking techniques
    b) Focus on modern Western cuisine
    c) Introduce guests to traditional Cambodian cooking
    d) Help guests learn to cook using only meat

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Here are 10 multiple-choice questions based on the text about Chef Van Chanrith, with more than one correct answer in some cases:

1. Where does Chef Van Chanrith work?
   Correct Answers: a) Shinta Mani Angkor, c) Bensley Collection Pool Villas
2. What type of food does Chef Chanrith specialize in?
   Correct Answers: a) Traditional Khmer cuisine, d) Modern takes on Cambodian food
3. Which of the following dishes is associated with Chef Chanrith?
   Correct Answers: a) Beef lok lak with butter-aged tenderloin, c) Pouk Village Krek Soup with forest-harvested red ants
4. What does Chef Chanrith prioritize in his cooking?
   Correct Answers: b) Local, sustainable ingredients
5. What is the name of Chef Chanrith’s restaurant at Shinta Mani Angkor?
   Correct Answer: a) Kroya
6. Which of the following is true about Chef Chanrith’s cooking classes?
   Correct Answers: b) Guests visit local markets, c) He teaches guests to prepare traditional Cambodian dishes
7. Chef Chanrith’s food philosophy is about:
   Correct Answers: b) Preserving traditional flavors while adding a modern touch
8. What does Chef Chanrith do to support sustainability?
   Correct Answers: a) He donates used cooking oil to charities, c) He recycles food waste
9. Chef Chanrith worked in which of the following countries before becoming an executive chef?
   Correct Answers: b) Cambodia, d) Thailand
10. Chef Chanrith’s cooking classes are designed to:
    Correct Answers: c) Introduce guests to traditional Cambodian cooking

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Interview with Chef Van Chanrith

1. What is your job, Chef Chanrith?
I am the Executive Chef at Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

2. What type of food do you cook?
I cook traditional Khmer (Cambodian) food with a modern twist. I try to keep the real flavors of Cambodia but present them in a new way.

3. How did you start your career?
I started my career in 1999. I worked in different kitchen roles and slowly became an executive chef.

4. What is your favorite dish to cook?
I love making beef lok lak with butter-aged tenderloin. It’s a classic Khmer dish that I like to make in a special way.

5. What makes your food different?
I focus on using fresh, local ingredients. I want to show the true taste of Cambodia and make food that is both delicious and sustainable.

6. Do you offer cooking classes?
Yes, I offer cooking classes. In these classes, guests visit local markets and learn how to cook traditional Cambodian dishes.

7. Why do you use local ingredients?
I use local ingredients because they are fresh and help support local farmers. It also makes the food taste better and helps the environment.

8. How do you support the environment?
I recycle food waste, and we donate used cooking oil to charities. I also try to use sustainable practices in the kitchen.

9. What is the name of your restaurant?
The name of my restaurant is Kroya. It is a restaurant that focuses on traditional Cambodian food with a modern touch.

10. What is your goal with your cooking?
My goal is to bring Cambodian food to the world and show people the true flavors and culture of Cambodia.

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Answer in complete sentences
(do not forget the 3rd person ’s‘!)

1. Does Chef Chanrith focus on using local ingredients, or does he prefer imported products for his dishes?
   He focuses on…….
   
2. Does Chef Chanrith offer cooking classes where guests can learn traditional Cambodian dishes, or does he only focus on Western cuisine in his classes?
   He offers…….
   
3. Does Chef Chanrith work at Shinta Mani Angkor, or does he work at a hotel in Phnom Penh?
4. Does Chef Chanrith create modern takes on traditional Cambodian food, or does he only serve classic dishes with no changes?
5. Does Chef Chanrith use fresh, sustainable ingredients, or does he buy ingredients that are not eco-friendly?
6. Does Chef Chanrith support local farmers, or does he only buy from international suppliers?
7. Does Chef Chanrith recycle food waste in his kitchen, or does he dispose of it in regular garbage bins?
8. Does Chef Chanrith donate used cooking oil to charities, or does he throw it away?
9. Does Chef Chanrith work in a Michelin-starred restaurant, or does he work at Shinta Mani Angkor?
10. Does Chef Chanrith aim to bring Cambodian food to the world, or does he only focus on local Cambodian guests?

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Oppps, re-order the words again:

1. He works Shinta Mani at
2. He ingredients local fresh uses
3. classes teaches cooking He
4. food recycles He daily waste
5. Cambodian highlights His flavors food

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Correct sentences:

1. He works at Shinta Mani.
2. He uses local, fresh ingredients.
3. He teaches cooking classes.
4. He recycles food waste daily.
5. His food highlights Cambodian flavors.
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