hoc et illud

🎇🧨🎆📚✨Celebrate Cambodian culture at Nokor Sangkranta festival (A2, present simple)✨📚🎆🧨🎆

Verfasst von

wolfgang kugler

in

, ,
  • a colorful Khmer New Year celebration in Phnom Penh filled with traditions, food, and fun

Nokor Sangkranta is a big festival in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. It happens every year from April 14 to April 19. This festival is part of the Khmer New Year, called Chaul Chnam Thmey. It is a very important time for Cambodian people. They celebrate their culture, traditions, and family life.

During Nokor Sangkranta, many people go to temples. They pray for happiness, health, and good luck. They give food and gifts to monks and the poor. The temples are decorated with flowers and candles. People feel calm and happy when they visit the temples.

The festival also has many traditional activities. There are dances, music, and martial arts performances. Children and adults can play games like tug-of-war and traditional competitions. People enjoy watching shows and joining fun activities.

Markets are a big part of the festival. There are food stalls, drinks, and local crafts. Visitors can buy souvenirs and try Cambodian dishes. Some places have concerts and performances for entertainment.

Nokor Sangkranta is colorful and full of joy. It brings people together. Families, friends, and tourists can enjoy the festival. Everyone can learn about Cambodian culture and traditions. The festival is a special time to celebrate life, happiness, and togetherness.

_________________

Vocabulary:

  • to be part of something – to belong to a group or activity
  • to celebrate – to do something special because something good or important happens
  • a tradition – something people do the same way for many years
  • to pray – to speak to God
  • health – when your body feels well and you are not sick
  • good luck – when good things happen to you by chance
  • a gift – something you give to someone to make them happy
  • to decorate – to make something look nice with colors or objects
  • a candle – a stick of wax that burns and gives light
  • to feel calm – to feel relaxed and not worried
  • martial arts – sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way (for example karate)
  • a performance – when people sing, dance, or act for others to watch
  • an adult – a person who is grown up
  • tug-of-war – a game where two teams pull a rope in different directions
  • a competition – a game or activity where people try to win
  • to enjoy – to like something and have fun
  • to join activities – to take part in games or events
  • a food stall – a small place where people sell food outside
  • a local craft – something made by hand in a place (for example pottery or woodwork)
  • a dish – a prepared kind of food
  • colorful – having many bright colors
  • togetherness – when people feel close and happy together

#############

Match the words with the correct definitions.

Words:

  1. to be part of something
  2. to celebrate
  3. a tradition
  4. to pray
  5. health
  6. good luck
  7. a gift
  8. to decorate
  9. a candle
  10. to feel calm
  11. martial arts
  12. a performance
  13. an adult
  14. tug-of-war
  15. a competition
  16. to enjoy
  17. to join activities
  18. a food stall
  19. a local craft
  20. a dish
  21. colorful
  22. togetherness


Definitions:

A. a prepared kind of food
B. to like something and have fun
C. a game where two teams pull a rope in different directions
D. to belong to a group or activity
E. something you give to someone to make them happy
F. a small place where people sell food outside
G. when people feel close and happy together
H. sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way
I. when your body feels well and you are not sick
J. something made by hand in a place
K. a game or activity where people try to win
L. a person who is grown up
M. to take part in games or events
N. something people do the same way for many years
O. a stick of wax that burns and gives light
P. to do something special because something good happens
Q. to make something look nice with colors or objects
R. having many bright colors
S. when good things happen to you by chance
T. to speak to God
U. to feel relaxed and not worried
V. when people sing, dance, or act for others to watch

_________________

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

#############

Correct answers:


to be part of something – to belong to a group or activity
to celebrate – to do something special because something good or important happens
a tradition – something people do the same way for many years
to pray – to speak to God
health – when your body feels well and you are not sick
good luck – when good things happen to you by chance
a gift – something you give to someone to make them happy
to decorate – to make something look nice with colors or objects
a candle – a stick of wax that burns and gives light
to feel calm – to feel relaxed and not worried
martial arts – sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way
a performance – when people sing, dance, or act for others to watch
an adult – a person who is grown up
tug-of-war – a game where two teams pull a rope in different directions
a competition – a game or activity where people try to win
to enjoy – to like something and have fun
to join activities – to take part in games or events
a food stall – a small place where people sell food outside
a local craft – something made by hand in a place
a dish – a prepared kind of food
colorful – having many bright colors
togetherness – when people feel close and happy together

##################

True or false:

  1. A food stall is a small place where people sell food outside.
  2. Tug-of-war is a game where two teams pull a rope.
  3. A candle is a tool people use to write on paper.
  4. To celebrate means to do something special for an important event.
  5. A tradition is something people do the same way for many years.
  6. A dish is a kind of prepared food.
  7. To decorate means to clean something very carefully.
  8. Martial arts are sports where people learn controlled fighting.
  9. A gift is something you give to make someone happy.
  10. Togetherness means people feel close and happy together.
  11. An adult is a very young child.
  12. Colorful means having many bright colors.
  13. To pray means to speak to God.
  14. A competition is an activity where nobody tries to win.

________________________
True: 1,2,5,7,8,10,12,

________________________

Correct answers:

  1. A food stall is a small place where people sell food outside.
  2. Tug-of-war is a game where two teams pull a rope.
  3. A candle is a tool people use to write on paper. True is: A candle is a stick of wax that burns and gives light.
  4. To celebrate means to sleep for a long time. True is: To celebrate means to do something special for an important event.
  5. A tradition is something people do the same way for many years.
  6. A dish is something people wear on their head. True is: A dish is a kind of prepared food.
  7. To decorate means to make something look nice with colors or objects.
  8. Martial arts are sports where people learn controlled fighting.
  9. A gift is something you take from someone without asking. True is: A gift is something you give to make someone happy.
  10. Togetherness means people feel close and happy together.
  11. An adult is a very young child. True is: An adult is a person who is grown up.
  12. Colorful means having many bright colors.
  13. To pray means to run very fast. True is: To pray means to speak to God.
  14. A competition is an activity where nobody tries to win. True is: A competition is an activity where people try to win.

#################

True or false:

  1. People join activities to have fun at the festival.
  2. A candle is used to decorate the festival.
  3. Everyone enjoys the colorful dishes at the food stalls.
  4. Only adults can take part in martial arts performances.
  5. People give gifts to feel togetherness.
  6. Tug-of-war is a competition where two teams pull a rope.
  7. Praying is a way to feel calm during the festival.
  8. Local crafts are sold at the food stalls.
  9. A performance can include dancing or singing.
  10. Health is a gift people give to each other.
  11. People decorate with colors to celebrate traditions.
  12. Good luck is a type of food sold at stalls.
  13. Children can be part of competitions at the festival.
  14. Feeling calm is part of enjoying togetherness.

________________________
True: 1,2,6,9,11,13,14

________________________

Correct version:


People join activities to have fun at the festival

A candle is used to decorate the festival.

Everyone enjoys the colorful dishes at the food stalls. True is: Some people enjoy the dishes, but not everyone.

Only adults can take part in martial arts performances. True is: Both children and adults can take part in martial arts performances.

People give gifts to feel togetherness. True is: People give gifts to make someone happy.

Tug-of-war is a competition where two teams pull a rope.

Praying is a way to feel calm during the festival. True is: Praying is to speak to God, not necessarily part of the festival.

Local crafts are sold at the food stalls. True is: Local crafts are sold separately, not at the food stalls.

A performance can include dancing or singing.

Health is a gift people give to each other. True is: Health is when your body feels well and you are not sick.

People decorate with colors to celebrate traditions.

Good luck is a type of food sold at stalls. True is: Good luck is when good things happen to you by chance.

Children can be part of competitions at the festival.

Feeling calm is part of enjoying togetherness.

###################

Match the definitions with the correct words

Definitions:

A. To belong to a group or activity
B. To do something special because something good or important happens
C. Something people do the same way for many years
D. To speak to God
E. When your body feels well and you are not sick
F. When good things happen to you by chance
G. Something you give to someone to make them happy
H. To make something look nice with colors or objects
I. A stick of wax that burns and gives light
J. To like something and have fun
K. Sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way
L. When people sing, dance, or act for others to watch
M. A person who is grown up
N. A game where two teams pull a rope in opposite directions

Words:

  1. a performance
  2. a gift
  3. health
  4. a tradition
  5. tug-of-war
  6. a candle
  7. martial arts
  8. to celebrate
  9. an adult
  10. to feel calm
  11. good luck
  12. to be part of something
  13. to decorate
  14. to pray

___________________

Answers:
A-12, B-8, C-4, D-14, E-3, F-11, G-2,
H-13, I-6, J-10, K-7, L-1, M-9, N-5

___________________

A. To belong to a group or activity – to be part of something
B. To do something special because something good or important happens – to celebrate
C. Something people do the same way for many years – a tradition
D. To speak to God – to pray
E. When your body feels well and you are not sick – health
F. When good things happen to you by chance – good luck
G. Something you give to someone to make them happy – a gift
H. To make something look nice with colors or objects – to decorate
I. A stick of wax that burns and gives light – a candle
J. To like something and have fun – to feel calm
K. Sports where people learn to fight in a controlled way – martial arts
L. When people sing, dance, or act for others to watch – a performance
M. A person who is grown up – an adult
N. A game where two teams pull a rope in opposite directions – tug-of-war

______________________

Give short answers:

  1. What do people give to make someone happy?

    YOU WRITE:
    a gift
  2. Who can take part in martial arts at a festival?
  3. What do people do on a special or important day?
  4. What can people watch that includes singing or dancing?
  5. How do people feel when they enjoy togetherness?
  6. What is used to give light and decorate a room?
  7. What do people do to participate?
  8. What do people do to have fun at a festival?
  9. How do people make a room look nice for a festival?
  10. What is a game where two teams pull a rope?
  11. What is something people do the same way for many years?
  12. What happens when good things occur by chance?
  13. What is when your body feels well and you are not sick?
  14. What can people eat at a festival?

_____________________

Answers:

  1. What do people give to make someone happy? – a gift
  2. Who can take part in martial arts at a festival? – an adult
  3. What do people do on a special or important day? – celebrate
  4. What can people watch that includes singing or dancing? – a performance
  5. How do people feel when they enjoy togetherness? – feel calm
  6. What is used to give light and decorate a room? – a candle
  7. What do people do to participate? – join activities
  8. What do people do to have fun at a festival? – enjoy
  9. How do people make a room look nice for a festival? – decorate
  10. What is a game where two teams pull a rope? – tug-of-war
  11. What is something people do the same way for many years? – a tradition
  12. What happens when good things occur by chance? – good luck
  13. What is when your body feels well and you are not sick? – health
  14. What can people eat at a festival? – a dish

###################

Fill in, words below:

performed – fun – health – enjoys – gifts –
calm – togetherness – light – dancing –
pull – tradition – decorate –
activities – by chance

  1. People join activities to have __________ at the festival.
  2. A candle is used to give _________ and to decorate.
  3. Everyone __________ the dishes at the festival.
  4. Tug-of-war is a game where two teams __________ a rope.
  5. People pray to feel __________ during the festival.
  6. Martial arts can be __________ at the festival.
  7. Adults can participate in __________ at the festival.
  8. People give __________ to make someone happy.
  9. A __________ is something people do the same way for many years.
  10. Good luck can happen __________.
  11. People __________ with colors to celebrate special days.
  12. Feeling calm is part of enjoying _________.
  13. A performance can include singing or __________.
  14. __________ means when your body feels well and you are not sick.

——————————–

Correct statements:

  1. People join activities to have fun at the festival.
  2. A candle is used to give light and to decorate.
  3. Everyone enjoys the dishes at the festival.
  4. Tug-of-war is a game where two teams pull a rope.
  5. People pray to feel calm during the festival.
  6. Martial arts can be performed at the festival.
  7. Adults can participate in activities at the festival.
  8. People give gifts to make someone happy.
  9. A tradition is something people do the same way for many years.
  10. Good luck can happen by chance.
  11. People decorate with colors to celebrate special days.
  12. Feeling calm is part of enjoying togetherness.
  13. A performance can include singing or dancing.
  14. Health means when your body feels well and you are not sick.

##################

Complete the dialogue, find the answer:

Questions

  1. Hello! Can you tell me about the festival?
  2. What activities do you join at the festival?
  3. Who participates in the festival?
  4. When do people use gifts?
  5. How do people stay calm during the festival?
  6. Why do people decorate the festival area?
  7. What food is available at the festival?
  8. Who performs at the festival?
  9. What games are played at the festival?
  10. How do people celebrate traditions?
  11. What brings people together at the festival?
  12. What do you like most about the festival?

Answers:

A. I like watching a performance and seeing decorations.
B. Adults and children show a performance.
C. Togetherness makes everyone happy.
D. I celebrate the festival every year.
E. People follow a tradition and join activities.
F. People pray to feel calm and peaceful.
G. Adults and children join activities together.
H. People play tug-of-war and martial arts.
I. People present a gift on special days.
J. People try a dish at the food stalls.
K. They decorate with colors and a candle.
L. I take part in martial arts and games.

________________________
Answers:

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

________________________

Correct dialogue:

Interviewer: Hello! Can you tell me about the festival?
Local: Yes! I celebrate the festival every year.

Interviewer: What activities do you join at the festival?
Local: I take part in martial arts and games.

Interviewer: Who participates in the festival?
Local: Adults and children join activities together.

Interviewer: When do people use gifts?
Local: People present a gift on special days.

Interviewer: How do people stay calm during the festival?
Local: People pray to feel calm and peaceful.

Interviewer: Why do people decorate the festival area?
Local: They decorate with colors and a candle.

Interviewer: What food is available at the festival?
Local: People try a dish at the food stalls.

Interviewer: Who performs at the festival?
Local: Adults and children show a performance.

Interviewer: What games are played at the festival?
Local: People play tug-of-war and martial arts.

Interviewer: How do people celebrate traditions?
Local: People follow a tradition and join activities.

Interviewer: What brings people together at the festival?
Local: Togetherness makes everyone happy.

Interviewer: What do you like most about the festival?
Local: I like watching a performance and seeing decorations.

#################

Kommentare

Schreibe einen Kommentar

Deine E-Mail-Adresse wird nicht veröffentlicht. Erforderliche Felder sind mit * markiert

Weitere Beiträge