You work in the restaurant of a hotel;
when serving dinner to guests at a table a guest asks you if he and his family should go to Mt. Kulen and the waterfalls.
You provide information on the trip.
Yes, Phnom Kulen and the waterfall are worth visiting, especially if you enjoy nature and history. Phnom Kulen is a mountain about 1.5 hours from Siem Reap. It is a special place for Cambodian people because it is where the Khmer Empire began.
One of the best parts of the trip is the big waterfall. You can swim there and relax. The water is cool and fresh, and the area is very green and quiet. Many local people go there on weekends to enjoy nature with their families.
On the mountain, you can also see the “River of a Thousand Lingas.” These are old carvings in the riverbed, made hundreds of years ago. At the top of the mountain, there is a large reclining Buddha statue. From there, you can enjoy a nice view.
The road going up is a bit bumpy, and there is an entrance fee. It’s a good idea to go in the morning and bring water, sunblock, and comfortable shoes.
If you like to see something outside the city and learn more about Cambodian culture, Phnom Kulen is a great place to visit.
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Vocabulary:
1. to be worth visiting – it is a good idea to go there; you will enjoy it
2. especially – more than other things; mainly
3. to enjoy – to like something and feel happy with it
4. history – the story of people and places in the past
5. an empire – a very big country or group of countries with one king or ruler
6. to relax – to rest and feel calm
7. fresh water – clean water from nature (not from the sea)
8. to be quiet – to not have much noise
9. local people – people who live in the area or village
10. a linga – a small stone that is a symbol of the god Shiva in Hindu religion
11. a carving – a picture or shape cut into stone or wood
12. a riverbed – the bottom of a river, where the water flows
13. a reclining Buddha – a statue of Buddha lying down
14. a bumpy road – a road that is not smooth; it shakes when you drive
15. an entrance fee – money you pay to go into a place
16. sunblock – cream that protects your skin from the sun
17. comfortable – easy and nice for your body; not too hard or tight
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Multiple-choice test , one answer correct only:
1. What does it mean if a place is worth visiting?
A) It is a good place to go and see.
B) It is a very quiet place.
C) It is a place where people live.
2. What does especially mean?
A) It means something is very expensive.
B) It means something is more important or more true than other things.
C) It means something is not safe.
3. What does it mean to enjoy something?
A) To forget something.
B) To like something and feel happy.
C) To find something boring.
4. What is history?
A) A type of food.
B) A story about animals.
C) The story of people and places in the past.
5. What is an empire?
A) A small village in the mountains.
B) A very big country or group of countries with one king or ruler.
C) A type of clothing from Asia.
6. What does it mean to relax?
A) To rest and feel calm.
B) To start running quickly.
C) To look for something in water.
7. What is fresh water?
A) Water from the sea.
B) Water from a swimming pool.
C) Clean water from nature.
8. What does it mean to be quiet?
A) To not have much noise.
B) To sing very loudly.
C) To move quickly.
9. Who are local people?
A) People who travel a lot.
B) People who live in the area.
C) People who work in big cities.
10. What is a linga?
A) A type of local fruit.
B) A symbol of the god Shiva in Hindu religion.
C) A long river in Cambodia.
11. What is a carving?
A) A picture or shape cut into stone or wood.
B) A kind of boat.
C) A small hill near the river.
12. What is a riverbed?
A) A place where you sleep near a river.
B) The bottom of a river, where the water flows.
C) A shop near the river.
13. What is a reclining Buddha?
A) A statue of Buddha standing.
B) A statue of Buddha lying down.
C) A small temple for monks.
14. What is a bumpy road?
A) A road with many people.
B) A road that is not smooth and shakes when you drive.
C) A road near the water.
15. What is an entrance fee?
A) Money you pay to go into a place.
B) A free ticket for the bus.
C) A place to eat lunch.
16. What is sunblock used for?
A) To help you sleep.
B) To make your skin look nice.
C) To protect your skin from the sun.
17. What does comfortable mean?
A) Easy and nice for your body.
B) Very cold and wet.
C) Hard and heavy to wear.
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1A 2B 3B 4C 5B 6A 7C 8A 9B 10B 11A 12B 13B 14B 15A 16C 17A
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Gap-fill exercise, only one answer correct:
1. Many visitors say the mountain is _______ for its beauty and history.
(carving / worth visiting / relaxing)
2. The temple shows stories about the country’s _______.
(sunblock / local people / history)
3. The powerful _______ ruled many lands long ago.
(riverbed / empire / carving)
4. After walking, visitors like to sit and _______.
(entrance fee / bumpy road / relax)
5. The river’s water is very clean and fresh, called _______.
(especially / fresh water / quiet)
6. Early mornings in the forest are very _______.
(local people / quiet / carving)
7. Always bring _______ to protect your skin from the sun.
(comfortable / carving / sunblock)
8. The friendly _______ live near the mountain and help visitors.
(carving / local people / history)
9. The road to the waterfall is rough and _______.
(fresh water / bumpy road / carving)
10. A _______ is a small stone symbol important in Hindu temples.
(reclining Buddha / linga / carving)
11. You pay an _______ to enter the park.
(empire / carving / entrance fee)
12. A _______ is a design cut into stone or wood.
(local people / carving / especially)
13. At the top of the mountain is a large _______ statue.
(empire / reclining Buddha / sunblock)
14. The bottom of the river is called the _______.
(comfortable / carving / riverbed)
15. These shoes are very _______ for walking long distances.
(worth visiting / comfortable / especially)
16. Visitors often _______ the beauty of the nature around the waterfall.
(carving / enjoy / fresh water)
17. I like this temple _______ because it is peaceful and quiet.
(local people / especially / carving)
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1 worth visiting 2 history 3 empire 4 relax 5 fresh water 6 quiet 7 sunblock 8 local people 9 bumpy road 10 linga 11 entrance fee 12 carving 13 reclining Buddha 14 riverbed 15 comfortable 16 enjoy 17 especially
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Matching exercise,match each word to its definition:
Words
- carving
- entrance fee
- bumpy road
- reclining Buddha
- empire
- fresh water
- local people
- sunblock
- history
- worth visiting
- comfortable
- relax
- especially
- riverbed
- linga
- quiet
- enjoy
Definitions :
A. The bottom of a river where water flows
B. To feel happy and pleased doing something
C. To rest and feel calm without stress
D. A small stone important in Hindu temples
E. The stories and events from the past
F. Friendly people who live in a certain place
G. A large area ruled by a king or queen long ago
H. Not noisy or loud; peaceful
I. A payment needed to enter a place or event
J. A statue of Buddha lying down
K. Very nice and worth spending time seeing or doing
L. A way of protecting your skin from the sun
M. Made by cutting a design into wood or stone
N. Very good for your body; giving comfort
O. A road full of holes and bumps, not smooth
P. Used to point out something more than usual
Q. Water that is clean and not salty
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1 M 2 I 3 O 4 J 5 G 6 Q 7 F 8 L 9 E 10 K 11 N 12 C 13 P 14 A 15 D 16 H 17 B
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Which words are we looking for?
Sure! Here are the definitions only, in randomized order:
A. Very good for your body; giving comfort:__________
B. To rest and feel calm without stress:__________
C. A small stone important in Hindu temples:__________
D. Water that is clean and not salty:__________
E. Friendly people who live in a certain place:__________
F. A payment needed to enter a place or event:__________
G. Made by cutting a design into wood or stone:__________
H. The bottom of a river where water flows:__________
I. A road full of holes and bumps, not smooth:__________
J. The stories and events from the past:__________
K. A statue of Buddha lying down:__________
L. To feel happy and pleased doing something:__________
M. Very nice and worth spending time seeing or doing:__________
N. Not noisy or loud; peaceful:__________
O. Used to point out something more than usual:__________
P. A large area ruled by a king or queen long ago:__________
Q. A way of protecting your skin from the sun:__________
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comfortable relax linga fresh water local people bumpy road carving riverbed especially history reclining Buddha enjoy worth visiting quiet empire entrance fee sunblock
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Dialogue between a waiter and guests about Mt. Kulen and the waterfall – fill in the missing words, given below:
Guest 1: Excuse me, can you tell us about Mt. Kulen?
Waiter: Of course! Mt. Kulen is a famous __________ near here, known for its beautiful nature and history.
Guest 2: Is it worth visiting?
Waiter: Yes, definitely. It is especially worth visiting if you like __________ and peaceful places.
Guest 1: What can we see there?
Waiter: You can see the waterfall, many __________, and ancient temples with lingas.
Guest 2: How is the road to Mt. Kulen?
Waiter: The road is a bit __________, so it’s good to be prepared.
Guest 1: Is there an entrance fee?
Waiter: Yes, there is a small __________ fee to help keep the area clean.
Guest 2: Can we relax there?
Waiter: Absolutely. It is quiet and perfect to __________ in fresh water by the waterfall.
Guest 1: What about local people? Can we meet them?
Waiter: Yes, there are local people living nearby who are __________ and welcoming.
Guest 2: Should we bring anything special?
Waiter: I recommend bringing __________ and comfortable shoes for walking.
Guest 1: Is it easy to enjoy the place?
Waiter: Yes, you will enjoy the nature, history, and the __________ atmosphere.
Guest 2: Thank you! We will visit Mt. Kulen and the __________ for sure.
Waiter: You’re welcome! I’m sure you will have a wonderful time.
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calm – bumpy – relax – mountain – carvings – sunblock – friendly – nature – waterfall – entrance
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Correct version:
Guest 1: Excuse me, can you tell us about Mt. Kulen?
Waiter: Of course! Mt. Kulen is a famous mountain near here, known for its beautiful nature and history.
Guest 2: Is it worth visiting?
Waiter: Yes, definitely. It is especially worth visiting if you like nature and peaceful places.
Guest 1: What can we see there?
Waiter: You can see the waterfall, many carvings, and ancient temples with lingas.
Guest 2: How is the road to Mt. Kulen?
Waiter: The road is a bit bumpy, so it’s good to be prepared.
Guest 1: Is there an entrance fee?
Waiter: Yes, there is a small entrance fee to help keep the area clean.
Guest 2: Can we relax there?
Waiter: Absolutely. It is quiet and perfect to relax in fresh water by the waterfall.
Guest 1: What about local people? Can we meet them?
Waiter: Yes, there are local people living nearby who are friendly and welcoming.
Guest 2: Should we bring anything special?
Waiter: I recommend bringing sunblock and comfortable shoes for walking.
Guest 1: Is it easy to enjoy the place?
Waiter: Yes, you will enjoy the nature, history, and the calm atmosphere.
Guest 2: Thank you! We will visit Mt. Kulen and the waterfall for sure.
Waiter: You’re welcome! I’m sure you will have a wonderful time.
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A guide tells you about a tour:
I often visit Mt. Kulen because it is a beautiful and peaceful place. When I go there, I drive on a bumpy road through the countryside. The road is not smooth, but the views are amazing.
When I arrive, I pay a small entrance fee. Then, I walk to the waterfall. The water is fresh and cool. I like to relax there because it is quiet and calm. I enjoy listening to the sound of the water.
Near the waterfall, I see old carvings and lingas on the stones. These are part of the history of the Khmer empire. I also visit the big reclining Buddha statue. It is very impressive.
I meet local people who live nearby. They are friendly and often tell me stories about the area. I always use sunblock and wear comfortable shoes during my visit.
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Rewrite the story in 3rd person singular, present simple, make all changes necessary:
He often visits Mt. Kulen.………………….When he goes there…….
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Answer:
He often visits Mt. Kulen because it is a beautiful and peaceful place. When he goes there, he drives on a bumpy road through the countryside. The road is not smooth, but the views are amazing.
When he arrives, he pays a small entrance fee. Then, he walks to the waterfall. The water is fresh and cool. He likes to relax there because it is quiet and calm. He enjoys listening to the sound of the water.
Near the waterfall, he sees old carvings and lingas on the stones. These are part of the history of the Khmer empire. He also visits the big reclining Buddha statue. It is very impressive.
He meets local people who live nearby. They are friendly and often tell him stories about the area. He always uses sunblock and wears comfortable shoes during his visit.