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Future of Khmer Children Organization is a small NGO in Cambodia. It helps poor children and families. The organization is in Siem Reap. It starts in 2009. Leng Chantheany creates it. She wants to help children. Many children are poor. Many children do not go to school. She wants them to learn and have a better life.

The NGO gives education to children. Students learn English and math. They also learn basic computer skills. The children learn music, dance, and art. They like these lessons very much. They feel happy at school. They make friends and learn together. School is a safe place for them. The teachers are kind and friendly. They help the children every day. They explain lessons in a simple way. They listen to the children and support them.

The organization helps young people too. Teenagers learn simple skills. They learn how to use a computer. They learn simple design. They practice every day. These skills help them get jobs later. The NGO wants them to work and have a good life. It helps them feel ready for the future.

The NGO also helps families. It teaches women new skills. For example, they learn sewing and English. Women use these skills to make money for their families. The organization also gives food and school things like books, pens, and clothes. Sometimes families have big problems. For example, they are sick or have no work. The NGO helps them in these times.

The organization works with many children. Some children live in the city. Some children live in small villages. Many children do not have money for school. The NGO helps them go to school and study. It gives them hope and a chance in life. Children feel safe and happy there.

The goal of the NGO is simple. It wants children to learn, grow, and be happy. It wants them to have a better future. It helps them believe in themselves and their dreams.

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Vocabulary:

• to create: to make something new
• education: learning at school or with a teacher
• computer skills: the ability to use a computer
• art (subject): a school subject with drawing, painting, and creativity
• to make friends: to start a friendship with other people
• a safe place: a place where there is no danger
• to explain: to make something clear and easy to understand
• to support somebody: to help someone
• a design: a plan or drawing of something
• to practice: to do something many times to improve
• sewing: using a needle and thread to make or repair clothes
• to make money: to earn money by working
• a pen: a tool used for writing
• to be sick: to not feel well or be ill
• a village: a small place where people live, smaller than a city
• hope: a feeling that something good will happen
• a goal: something you want to achieve
• to grow (as a person): to learn and improve in life
• to believe in oneself: to feel confident and trust your own abilities

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Match the words (1–18) with the definitions (A–R).

Words:

1. to create
2. education
3. computer skills
4. art (subject)
5. to make friends
6. a safe place
7. to explain
8. to support somebody
9. a design
10. to practice
11. sewing
12. to make money
13. a pen
14. to be sick
15. a village
16. hope
17. a goal
18. to grow (as a person)

Definitions:

A. to do something many times to improve
B. a place where there is no danger
C. to make something new
D. a feeling that something good will happen
E. to start a friendship with other people
F. to learn and improve in life
G. a plan or drawing of something
H. learning at school or with a teacher
I. to not feel well or be ill
J. something you want to achieve
K. using a needle and thread to make or repair clothes
L. the ability to use a computer
M. to make something clear and easy to understand
N. to help someone
O. a tool used for writing
P. a school subject with drawing, painting, and creativity
Q. a small place where people live, smaller than a city
R. to earn money by working

Answers:
1–C, 2–H, 3–L, 4–P, 5–E, 6–B, 7–M,
8–N, 9–G, 10–A, 11–K, 12–R, 13–O,
14–I, 15–Q, 16–D, 17–J, 18–F

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Correct version:

1. to create – to make something new
2. education – learning at school or with a teacher
3. computer skills – the ability to use a computer
4. art (subject) – a school subject with drawing, painting, and creativity
5. to make friends – to start a friendship with other people
6. a safe place – a place where there is no danger
7. to explain – to make something clear and easy to understand
8. to support somebody – to help someone
9. a design – a plan or drawing of something
10. to practice – to do something many times to improve
11. sewing – using a needle and thread to make or repair clothes
12. to make money – to earn money by working
13. a pen – a tool used for writing
14. to be sick – to not feel well or be ill
15. a village – a small place where people live, smaller than a city
16. hope – a feeling that something good will happen
17. a goal – something you want to achieve
18. to grow (as a person) – to learn and improve in life
19. to believe in oneself – to feel confident and trust your own abilities

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Match the definitions with the correct words:

1. to make something clear and easy to understand:
   a. hope
   b. to explain
   c. sewing
   d. a goal
2. a small place where people live, smaller than a city:
   a. a village
   b. education
   c. to practice
   d. to support somebody
3. to do something many times to improve:
   a. a safe place
   b. to practice
   c. art (subject)
   d. to make money
4. a feeling that something good will happen:
   a. to make friends
   b. a pen
   c. hope
   d. to grow (as a person)
5. to help someone:
   a. to support somebody
   b. a design
   c. to be sick
   d. a village
6. learning at school or with a teacher:
   a. computer skills
   b. education
   c. a goal
   d. to explain
7. to start a friendship with other people:
   a. to make friends
   b. sewing
   c. hope
   d. a safe place
8. using a needle and thread to make or repair clothes:
   a. a pen
   b. art (subject)
   c. sewing
   d. to make money
9. a place where there is no danger:
   a. a design
   b. a village
   c. a safe place
   d. education
10. to earn money by working:
    a. to make money
    b. to support somebody
    c. to practice
    d. to explain
11. a school subject with drawing, painting, and creativity:
    a. art (subject)
    b. hope
    c. a goal
    d. computer skills
12. something you want to achieve:
    a. to grow (as a person)
    b. a goal
    c. to be sick
    d. a pen

Answers:
1-b, 2-a, 3-b, 4-c, 5-a, 6-b,
7-a, 8-c, 9-c, 10-a, 11-a, 12-b

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True or false:

1. A pen is a tool used for writing.
2. Sewing means using a computer to play games.
3. Hope is a feeling that something good will happen.
4. A village is bigger than a city.
5. To explain means to make something clear and easy to understand.
6. Computer skills is the ability to use a computer.
7. A goal is something you want to achieve.
8. Education means repairing clothes with a needle and thread.
9. To support somebody means to help someone.
10. Art (subject) includes drawing and painting.
11. To practice means to do something many times to improve.
12. A safe place is a place where there is danger [the possibility that something bad or harmful can happen].
13. To be sick means to not feel well or be ill.
14. To make friends means to be alone and not talk to others.

Answers:
1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-T, 7-T, 8-F,
9-T, 10-T, 11-T, 12-F, 13-T, 14-F

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True or false:

Decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F).

1. The organization is located in Siem Reap.
2. The organization starts in 2019.
3. The NGO helps children learn English and math.
4. The NGO teaches only sports and no other subjects.
5. The organization also teaches music and dance.
6. The NGO works only with adults and not children.
7. The organization helps families with food and school materials.
8. The NGO teaches women skills like sewing.
9. The organization is a business that sells products for profit.
10. The NGO gives children a chance to study.
11. The organization is located in France.
12. Teachers are kind and support students.
13. Children do not attend classes at the organization.
14. The goal of the organization is to help children have a better future.

Answers:
1-T, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-F, 7-T, 8-T,
9-F, 10-T, 11-F, 12-F, 13-F, 14-T

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Choose the correct answer (a or b).

1. Does FKC start in (a) 2019 or (b) 2009?
2. Is the organization located in (a) Phnom Penh or (b) Siem Reap?
3. Does the NGO teach (a) only sports or (b) English and math?
4. Does the NGO help (a) families or (b) poor children only?
5. Do children learn (a) music and dance or (b) only computer games?
6. Does the NGO help (a) children and teenagers or (b) only adults?
7. Does the organization give (a) food and school materials or (b) luxury cars?
8. Do women learn (a) driving cars or (b) sewing?
9. Is the organization a (a) business that sells products or (b) NGO?
10. Does the NGO give children a chance to (a) study or (b) stop studying?
11. Are the teachers (a) kind and supportive or (b) rude [not polite; speaking or behaving in a bad or impolite way] and unfriendly?
12. Does the NGO work in (a) only outside Cambodia or (b) cities and villages?
13. Does the organization help children have (a) a better future or (b) no future?
14. Do students feel (a) unhappy at school or (b) happy at school?

Answers:
1-b, 2-b, 3-b, 4-a, 5-a, 6-a, 7-a,
8-b, 9-b, 10-a, 11-a, 12-b, 13-a, 14-b

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Fill in, words below:

organization – goal – located – chance – Math –
skills – villages – grow – support – art –
children – problems – poor –
teachers

1. The organization is __________ in Siem Reap in Cambodia.
2. The NGO started in 2009 and works with __________.
3. The organization helps __________ children and their families.
4. Children learn English and __________ at the organization.
5. The NGO teaches music, dance, and __________ to children.
6. The NGO works with children in cities and in ________.
7. The __________ helps women learn skills like sewing and English.
8. The NGO gives food and school materials to __________ families.
9. The __________ are kind and they support the students every day.
10. The organization gives children a __________ to study and learn new things.
11. The NGO helps young people learn simple __________ for the future.
12. The organization helps families when they have __________.
13. The __________ of the organization is to help children have a better future.
14. The NGO wants children to __________, learn, and be happy.

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Correct version:

1. The organization is located in Siem Reap in Cambodia.
2. The NGO started in 2009 and works with children.
3. The organization helps poor children and their families.
4. Children learn English and Math at the organization.
5. The NGO teaches music, dance, and art to children.
6. The NGO works with children in cities and in villages.
7. The organization helps women learn skills like sewing and English.
8. The NGO gives food and school materials to support families.
9. The teachers are kind and they support the students every day.
10. The organization gives children a chance to study and learn new things.
11. The NGO helps young people learn simple skills for the future.
12. The organization helps families when they have problems.
13. The goal of the organization is to help children have a better future.
14. The NGO wants children to grow, learn, and be happy.

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Interview with the head of the Future of Khmer Children Organization – listen

1. Interviewer: What is your organization?
   Head: My organization is an NGO that helps poor children and families.
2. Interviewer: Where is your organization?
   Head: My organization is in Siem Reap in Cambodia.
3. Interviewer: When did the organization start?
   Head: It started in 2009.
4. Interviewer: Who do you help?
   Head: I help poor children and their families.
5. Interviewer: Why did you create this organization?
   Head: I created it to help children learn and have a better life.
6. Interviewer: What do children learn at your organization?
   Head: Children learn English, math, music, dance, and art.
7. Interviewer: How do teachers help the students?
   Head: Teachers are kind and they support the students every day.
8. Interviewer: Do children also learn computer skills?
   Head: Yes, they learn basic computer skills.
9. Interviewer: Do you also help women?
   Head: Yes, we help women learn skills like sewing and English.
10. Interviewer: Which families do you support?
    Head: We support poor families in the city and in villages.
11. Interviewer: How do you support families?
    Head: We give food and school materials to families.
12. Interviewer: What is your goal?
    Head: My goal is to help children learn and have a better future.