🥳🏖️🏨Why motivation is important at Sala Baï Hotel School in Siem Reap (A2, present simple, text, exercises, sound files)🏨🏖️🥳

• THE important question:
  why do you want this?

Sala Baï Hotel School is a hotel school in Siem Reap. The school helps young people from poor families by giving them training for jobs in hotels and restaurants. This year, 461 students applied for the new class. After the first checks, 391 students came to the final step: the motivation interview.

Before the interview, social workers visit the students’ families in different parts of Cambodia. They study the family situation carefully to make sure the students really need support. Only the students who pass this process can attend the motivation interview.

During the interview, teachers ask one important question: “Why do you want this?” At Sala Baï, motivation is one of the two most important qualities the school looks for. The reason is simple: the training programme is long and difficult. Students must study many hours, learn many skills, and also work in the school restaurant. Hospitality work needs energy, discipline, and hard work every day.

Motivation is like fuel. It gives students the strength to continue when the programme becomes difficult. The school provides good teachers and professional training, but training alone is not enough. Students also need strong personal motivation to succeed.

Sala Baï wants students who truly want to learn and improve their lives. With motivation and training, students can finish the programme, find good jobs, and become independent. They can also support their families and leave poverty behind.

For this reason, the question “Why do you want this?” is very important. It helps the school choose students who are ready to work hard and build a better future in the hospitality industry.

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Vocabulary:

• motivation: the reason you want to do something
• to apply for a new class: to ask to join a new group of students
• a check: an examination or control to see something is correct
• a final step: the last part of a process
• a social worker: a person who helps people in difficult life situations
• to need support: to need help
• to pass a process: to finish all steps successfully
• to attend an interview: to go to a meeting where people ask you questions
• to learn skills: to gain abilities to do something
• hospitality: work in hotels, restaurants, and tourism
• discipline: control and good behavior to follow rules
• fuel: something that gives energy
• strength: power to do something difficult
• to provide training: to teach people how to do a job
• to succeed: to achieve a good result
• to improve life: to make life better
• to finish a programme: to complete a course of study or training
• to become independent: to live and manage life without help from others
• poverty: the state of being very poor
• to be ready to work hard: to be prepared to do difficult work
• hospitality industry: businesses like hotels and restaurants that serve guests

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Match the words with the correct definitions

Words:

1. motivation
2. to apply for a new class
3. a check
4. a final step
5. a social worker
6. to need support
7. to pass a process
8. to attend an interview
9. to learn skills
10. hospitality
11. discipline
12. fuel
13. strength
14. to provide training
15. to succeed
16. to improve life
17. to finish a programme
18. to become independent
19. poverty
20. hospitality industry
    

Definitions:

A. the last part of a process
B. to achieve a good result
C. work in hotels and restaurants
D. to go to a meeting where you answer questions
E. the reason you do something
F. power to do something difficult
G. to gain abilities
H. to ask to join a new class
I. help given to people in need
J. the state of being very poor
K. a person who helps people in difficult situations
L. to complete a course
M. to make life better
N. control and good behavior
O. to need help
P. energy source
Q. to finish all steps successfully
R. to teach job skills
S. to live without help from others
T. an examination or control

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Answers:

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

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Match the definitions with the words:

Definitions

1. the reason you do something
2. to ask to join a new class
3. an examination or control
4. the last part of a process
5. a person who helps people in difficult situations
6. to need help
7. to finish all steps successfully
8. to go to a meeting where you answer questions
9. to gain abilities
10. work in hotels and restaurants
11. control and good behavior
12. energy source
13. power to do something difficult
14. to teach job skills
15. to achieve a good result
16. to make life better
17. to complete a course
18. to live without help from others
19. the state of being very poor
20. businesses like hotels and restaurants that serve guests

Words :

A. discipline
B. poverty
C. to improve life
D. hospitality
E. to apply for a new class
F. fuel
G. a check
H. to become independent
H. motivation
I. to succeed
J. to attend an interview
K. a social worker
L. to pass a process
M. strength
N. to learn skills
O. hospitality industry
P. a final step
Q. to provide training
R. to finish a programme
S. to need support

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Answer:

1-H, 2-E, 3-G, 4-P, 5-K, 6-S, 7-L,
8-J, 9-N, 10-D, 11-A, 12-F, 13-M,
14-Q, 15-I, 16-C, 17-R, 18-H, 19-B, 20-O
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True or false

1. The motivation interview happens before any family checks.
2. Students can finish the programme without working hard.
3. The school believes both training and motivation are important for success.
4. Hospitality jobs do not require energy or effort.
5. Only selected students can attend the motivation interview.
6. Students must study many hours during the programme.
7. The school trains students for jobs in hotels and restaurants.
8. Motivation is not important for success at the school.
9. Students also gain practical experience by working in the school restaurant.
10. The school guarantees jobs without any training.
11. Social workers visit students’ families before the final selection.
12. Students who finish the programme can find jobs and support their families.
13. Teachers ask many different questions in the interview, but not about motivation.
14. All students at the school come from rich families.
15. Motivation helps students continue when the programme is difficult.
16. The interview focuses on the question “Why do you want this?”
17. The school accepts every applicant without selection.
18. Sala Baï Hotel School helps young people from poor families in Cambodia.
19. Students only study theory and never do practical work.
20. The motivation interview is the final step of the selection process.

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Answers:

1-F, 2-F, 3-T, 4-F, 5-T, 6-T, 7-T,
8-F, 9-T, 10-F, 11-T, 12-T, 13-F, 14-F,
15-T, 16-T, 17-F, 18-T, 19-F, 20-T

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Correct version:

The motivation interview is the final step of the selection process.

The motivation interview happens before any family checks. True is: The school visits students’ families before the motivation interview.

Students can finish the programme without working hard. True is: Students must work hard to finish the programme.

The school believes both training and motivation are important for success.

Hospitality jobs do not require energy or effort. True is: Hospitality jobs require energy and effort every day.

Only selected students can attend the motivation interview.

Students must study many hours during the programme.

The school trains students for jobs in hotels and restaurants.

Motivation is not important for success at the school. True is: Motivation is very important for success at the school.

Students also gain practical experience by working in the school restaurant.

The school guarantees jobs without any training. True is: Students need training to find jobs in the hospitality industry.

Social workers visit students’ families before the final selection.

Students who finish the programme can find jobs and support their families.

Teachers ask many different questions in the interview, but not about motivation. True is: Teachers ask about motivation in the interview.

All students at the school come from rich families. True is: The school helps young people from poor families.

Motivation helps students continue when the programme is difficult.

The interview focuses on the question “Why do you want this?”

The school accepts every applicant without selection. True is: The school selects students carefully through several steps.

Sala Baï Hotel School helps young people from poor families in Cambodia.

Students only study theory and never do practical work. True is: Students also do practical work in the school restaurant.

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Give short answers:

1. Where is Sala Baï Hotel School located?
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Siem Reap, Cambodia
   
2. Who does the school help?
3. What kind of families do most students come from?
4. How many people applied this year?
5. What happens after the first selection checks?
6. When is the motivation interview held in the selection process?
7. Who visits the students’ families before the interview?
8. Why do social workers visit families before the interview?
9. What is the main question asked in the motivation interview?
10. Why is this question important for the school?
11. How important is motivation at Sala Baï Hotel School?
12. What do students do during the training programme?
13. Which skills do students learn at the school?
14. Why is the training programme difficult for students?
15. What does “motivation is like fuel” mean in the text?
16. How do students work in the school besides studying?
17. What does the school provide to help students succeed?
18. What can students achieve after finishing the programme?
19. How can students support their families after graduating?
20. What is the goal of the school in training students for hospitality jobs?

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Correct answers:

Where is Sala Baï Hotel School located? – Siem Reap, Cambodia

Who does the school help? – Young people from poor families

What kind of families do most students come from? – Poor families

How many people applied this year? – 461

What happens after the first selection checks? – 391 selected for final step

When is the motivation interview held in the selection process? – Final step

Who visits the students’ families before the interview? – Social workers

Why do social workers visit families before the interview? – Check family situation / need for support

What is the main question asked in the motivation interview? – “Why do you want this?”

Why is this question important for the school? – To see motivation

How important is motivation at Sala Baï Hotel School? – Very important / key factor

What do students do during the training programme? – Study + work in restaurant

Which skills do students learn at the school? – Hospitality skills / job skills

Why is the training programme difficult for students? – Many hours + hard work + long programme

What does “motivation is like fuel” mean in the text? – Motivation gives energy to continue

How do students work in the school besides studying? – Practical work in restaurant

What does the school provide to help students succeed? – Training + teachers

What can students achieve after finishing the programme? – Good jobs / independence

How can students support their families after graduating? – Support families / earn money

What is the goal of the school in training students for hospitality jobs? – Help students get jobs / better future

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Matching causes and results

Causes:

A. Students are motivated
B. The training is difficult
C. Social workers visit families
D. Students finish the programme
E. The school provides training
F. Students work in the restaurant
G. Students want to change their lives
H. The school selects students carefully
I. Students attend the motivation interview
J. Students study many hours every day

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Results:

1. Students understand their family situation is checked
2. Students can get jobs in hotels and restaurants
3. Students gain real work experience
4. Students need strong energy and discipline
5. Students improve their future opportunities
6. Students can support their families
7. Students are chosen for the programme
8. Students answer the question “Why do you want this?”
9. Students develop skills and knowledge
10. Students become independent

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Answers:

A-10, B-4, C-1, D-6, E-9,
F-3, G-5, H-7, I-8, J-2
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Correct version:

A. Students are motivated – Students become independent
B. The training is difficult – Students need strong energy and discipline
C. Social workers visit families – Students understand their family situation is checked
D. Students finish the programme – Students can support their families
E. The school provides training – Students develop skills and knowledge
F. Students work in the restaurant – Students gain real work experience
G. Students want to change their lives – Students improve their future opportunities
H. The school selects students carefully – Students are chosen for the programme
I. Students attend the motivation interview – Students answer the question “Why do you want this?”
J. Students study many hours every day – Students can get jobs in hotels and restaurants
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Order the process (put in correct order)

1. Students attend the motivation interview
2. Students apply for the school
3. Social workers visit families
4. Students receive training
5. Students are selected for the final step
6. Students work in the school restaurant
7. Students are checked by the school
8. Students learn job skills
9. Students finish the programme
10. Students can get jobs in hotels and restaurants

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Answer :
2, 3, 7, 5, 1, 4, 8, 6, 9, 10

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Odd one out: find the word that does not fit in each group.

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1. banana – motivation – discipline – fuel
2. apply – pencil – attend – support
3. hotel – football – restaurant – hospitality
4. interview – classroom – interview – interview
5. training – skills – computer – learning
6. rich – poverty – poor – school
7. apply – select – pizza – check
8. energy – chair – work – effort
9. notebook – families – social worker – visit
10. succeed – improve – finish – mango

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Answers:

Odd One Out (with explanation)

1. banana – motivation – discipline – fuel
   The odd one is: banana — it is a fruit, the others are ideas about energy and learning.
2. apply – pencil – attend – support
   The odd one is: pencil — it is an object, the others are actions.
3. hotel – football – restaurant – hospitality
   The odd one is: football — it is a sport, the others are related to services and hospitality.
4. interview – classroom – interview – interview
   The odd one is: classroom — it is a place, the others are a type of meeting.
5. training – skills – computer – learning
   The odd one is: computer — it is a device, the others are processes or knowledge.
6. rich – poverty – poor – school
   The odd one is: school — it is a place, the others describe financial situation.
7. apply – select – pizza – check
   The odd one is: pizza — it is a food, the others are actions in a process.
8. energy – chair – work – effort
   The odd one is: chair — it is an object, the others are ideas or actions.
9. notebook – families – social worker – visit
   The odd one is: notebook — it is an object, the others are people or actions.
10. succeed – improve – finish – mango
    The odd one is: mango — it is a fruit, the others are verbs of progress.

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Odd One Out (with explanation)

1. banana – motivation – discipline – fuel
   The odd one is: banana — it is a fruit, the others are ideas about energy and learning.
2. apply – pencil – attend – support
   The odd one is: pencil — it is an object, the others are actions.
3. hotel – football – restaurant – hospitality
   The odd one is: football — it is a sport, the others are related to services and hospitality.
4. interview – classroom – interview – interview
   The odd one is: classroom — it is a place, the others are a type of meeting.
5. training – skills – computer – learning
   The odd one is: computer — it is a device, the others are processes or knowledge.
6. rich – poverty – poor – school
   The odd one is: school — it is a place, the others describe financial situation.
7. apply – select – pizza – check
   The odd one is: pizza — it is a food, the others are actions in a process.
8. energy – chair – work – effort
   The odd one is: chair — it is an object, the others are ideas or actions.
9. notebook – families – social worker – visit
   The odd one is: notebook — it is an object, the others are people or actions.
10. succeed – improve – finish – banana
    The odd one is: banana — it is a fruit, the others are verbs of progress.

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Fill in, words below:

motivation – skills – apply – support – attend –
poor – provides – final step –
difficult – practice

Sala Baï Hotel School is in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The school helps young people from __________ families.
It gives training for jobs in hotels and restaurants.
Students __________ for a new class at the school.
They go through simple checks before the _________
Social workers visit families to understand their situation.
Students __________ a motivation interview.
They answer the question “Why do you want this?”
__________ is very important at the school.
Students need motivation to finish a __________ programme.
They study many hours every day.
They learn __________ for hospitality work.
They also work in the school restaurant to get __________.
The school __________ training and teachers to help students.
After finishing the programme, students can get jobs and __________ their families.
They can improve their life and become more independent.

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Correct version:

Sala Baï Hotel School is in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
The school helps young people from poor families.
It gives training for jobs in hotels and restaurants.
Students apply for a new class at the school.
They go through simple checks before the final step.
Social workers visit families to understand their situation.
Students attend a motivation interview.
They answer the question “Why do you want this?”
Motivation is very important at the school.
Students need motivation to finish a difficult programme.
They study many hours every day.
They learn skills for hospitality work.
They also work in the school restaurant to get practice.
The school provides training and teachers to help students.
After finishing the programme, students can get jobs and support their families.
They can improve their life and become more independent.
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Match question and answer:

Questions

1. Where is Sala Baï Hotel School located?
2. Who does the school help?
3. What kind of jobs does the school prepare students for?
4. Why do social workers visit families?
5. When do students attend the motivation interview?
6. Which question do teachers ask in the interview?
7. How does motivation help students?
8. What do students do during the programme?
9. What skills do students develop at the school?
10. What else does the school provide besides teachers?
11. What can students achieve after the programme?
12. How can students become independent after graduation?

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Answers:

A. They gain hospitality and job skills.
B. They can get good jobs and support their families.
C. “Why do you want this?”
D. It offers professional training.
E. It supports young people from poor families.
F. They check the family situation.
G. It is in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
H. They earn money and build a better future.
I. They go there after the first checks.
J. It gives them energy to continue difficult work and study.
K. They study many hours and work in the school restaurant.
L. It trains them for work in hotels and restaurants.

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Answer (one line)

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

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Correct version:

Interviewer: Where is Sala Baï Hotel School located?
Student: It is in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Interviewer: Who does the school help?
Student: It supports young people from poor families.

Interviewer: What kind of jobs does the school prepare students for?
Student: It trains them for work in hotels and restaurants.

Interviewer: Why do social workers visit families?
Student: They check the family situation.

Interviewer: When do students attend the motivation interview?
Student: They go there after the first checks.

Interviewer: Which question do teachers ask in the interview?
Student: “Why do you want this?”

Interviewer: How does motivation help students?
Student: It gives them energy to continue difficult work and study.

Interviewer: What do students do during the programme?
Student: They study many hours and work in the school restaurant.

Interviewer: What skills do students develop at the school?
Student: They gain hospitality and job skills.

Interviewer: What else does the school provide besides teachers?
Student: It offers professional training.

Interviewer: What can students achieve after the programme?
Student: They can get good jobs and support their families.

Interviewer: How can students become independent after graduation?
Student: They earn money and build a better future.

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