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Drawn to the Wild is a special art festival in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The festival is about art, Cambodian wildlife, and nature. It brings together artists, local people, visitors, and people who care about animals and the environment.

The festival will take place from 18 to 20 September 2026. During the festival, visitors can see many artworks about Cambodian wildlife and nature. The artworks show the beauty and importance of animals and the natural world.

Drawn to the Wild is also an art competition. People who live in Cambodia can enter their artwork. There are different groups for children and adults. Artists can create pictures of Cambodian animals, wildlife, and nature.

The competition has a total of US$15,000 in prize money. There are prizes for the best artworks in the different groups. There is also a People’s Choice Award. Visitors can have a chance to choose their favourite artwork.

The festival is interesting for people who like art, animals, nature, photography, and Cambodian culture. It is also a good opportunity to learn more about Cambodia’s wildlife.

The festival is connected with conservation, which means protecting animals, plants, and nature. The event helps people understand why Cambodian wildlife is important and why it needs protection.

After the festival, the artworks will also be shown in an exhibition. This gives visitors more time to see the artwork.

The official website has the latest information about the festival, the competition, the different groups, and the programme.

Festival: Drawn to the Wild
Place: Siem Reap, Cambodia
Dates: 18–20 September 2026
Theme: Cambodian wildlife and nature
Prize money: US$15,000

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Vocabulary:

Word / phrase	A1 meaning
an art festival	A special event with art, pictures, and artists.
to care about the environment	To think the air, water, animals, and nature are important.
an artwork	A picture or other art made by a person.
an adult	A person who is 18 years old or older.
a competition	An event where people try to be the best.
prize money	Money that a person gets for winning a competition.
a People’s Choice Award	A prize for the artwork that people like most.
to choose	To say which person or thing you want.
favourite	The person or thing you like most.
an opportunity	A good chance to do something.
to be connected	To have a link with something.
conservation (wildlife)	The work of protecting wild animals and nature.
to protect	To keep a person, animal, or thing safe.
an event	Something special that happens at a planned time and place.
protection	The act of keeping someone or something safe.
an exhibition	A place or event where people can see art, pictures, or other things.

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Match the words with the definitions

Words:

1. an art festival
2. to care about the environment
3. an artwork
4. an adult
5. a competition
6. prize money
7. a People’s Choice Award
8. to choose
9. favourite
10. an opportunity
11. to be connected
12. conservation
13. to protect
14. an event
15. protection
16. an exhibition

Definitions:
A. To keep a person, animal, or thing safe.
B. A person who is 18 years old or older.
C. A special event with art, pictures, and artists.
D. A good chance to do something.
E. Money that a person gets for winning a competition.
F. A place or event where people can see art, pictures, or other things.
G. To say which person or thing you want.
H. To think the air, water, animals, and nature are important.
I. The act of keeping someone or something safe.
J. An event where people try to be the best.
K. A picture or other art made by a person.
L. The person or thing you like most.
M. To have a link with something.
N. The work of protecting wild animals and nature.
O. Something special that happens at a planned time and place.
P. A prize for the artwork that people like most.

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Answers:

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

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Match the definitions with the words

Definitions:

1. To keep a person, animal, or thing safe.
2. A person who is 18 years old or older.
3. A special event with art, pictures, and artists.
4. A good chance to do something.
5. Money that a person gets for winning a competition.
6. A place or event where people can see art, pictures, or other things.
7. To say which person or thing you want.
8. To think the air, water, animals, and nature are important.
9. The act of keeping someone or something safe.
10. An event where people try to be the best.
11. A picture or other art made by a person.
12. The person or thing you like most.
13. To have a link with something.
14. The work of protecting wild animals and nature.
15. Something special that happens at a planned time and place.
16. A prize for the artwork that people like most.

Words:
A. an opportunity
B. protection
C. to choose
D. an exhibition
E. an artwork
F. to protect
G. a competition
H. an adult
I. favourite
J. an event
K. to care about the environment
L. a People’s Choice Award
M. an art festival
N. prize money
O. conservation
P. to be connected

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Answers:

1–F | 2–H | 3–M | 4–A | 5–N |
6–D | 7–C | 8–K | 9–B |
10–G | 11–E | 12–I | 13–P |
14–O | 15–J | 16–L
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True or false:

1. Drawn to the Wild takes place in Siem Reap.
2. The festival brings art and wildlife together.
3. The festival is about cars and motorbikes.
4. Children can take part in the art competition.
5. The total prize money is US$50,000.
6. The festival also focuses on protecting nature.
7. The event is only for people who work with animals.
8. Visitors can see artworks about Cambodian animals.
9. The People’s Choice Award is for the most expensive artwork.
10. The festival starts on 18 September 2026.
11. The competition is only for adults.
12. The festival takes place every month.
13. The festival is held in Phnom Penh.
14. There is a total of US$15,000 in prize money.
15. The festival has no prizes for artists.
16. The exhibition gives people a chance to see the artworks.

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False: 3,5,7,9,11,12,13,15

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Correct answers:

1. Drawn to the Wild takes place in Siem Reap.
2. The festival brings art and wildlife together.
3. The festival is about cars and motorbikes. True is: The festival is about Cambodian wildlife, nature, and art.
4. Children can take part in the art competition.
5. The total prize money is US$50,000. True is: The total prize money is US$15,000.
6. The festival also focuses on protecting nature.
7. The event is only for people who work with animals. True is: The event is for people who are interested in art, wildlife, and nature.
8. Visitors can see artworks about Cambodian animals.
9. The People’s Choice Award is for the most expensive artwork. True is: The People’s Choice Award is for the artwork that people choose as their favourite.
10. The festival starts on 18 September 2026.
11. The competition is only for adults. True is: Children and adults can take part in the competition.
12. The festival takes place every month. True is: The festival takes place from 18 to 20 September 2026.
13. The festival is held in Phnom Penh. True is: The festival is held in Siem Reap.
14. There is a total of US$15,000 in prize money.
15. The festival has no prizes for artists. True is: The festival has prizes for the best artworks.
16. The exhibition gives people a chance to see the artworks.

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Match the statement with the evidence

Statements

1. The festival is in Siem Reap.
2. The festival is about animals and nature.
3. The first festival day is 18 September 2026.
4. Young people can join the competition.
5. Grown-ups can also enter the competition.
6. Winners can receive money.
7. Visitors can decide which artwork they like best.
8. The event teaches people about wild animals.
9. People can see the artworks after the main festival.
10. People who enjoy art may like the event.

Evidence

A. “It brings together artists, local people, visitors, and people who care about animals and the environment.”
B. “The total prize fund is US$15,000.”
C. “The festival opening is 18 September 2026.”
D. “It is a special art festival in Siem Reap, Cambodia.”
E. “There is also a People’s Choice Award.”
F. “There are different groups for children and adults.”
G. “The artworks will also be shown in an exhibition.”
H. “The artworks show the beauty and importance of animals and the natural world.”
I. “The festival is an opportunity to enjoy art and support a good idea.”
J. “The event helps people understand why Cambodian wildlife is important and why it needs protection.”

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Answers:
1–D | 2–H | 3–C | 4–F | 5–F | 6–B |
7–E | 8–J | 9–G | 10–I
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1. The festival is in Siem Reap. – It is a special art festival in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
2. The festival is about animals and nature. – The artworks show the beauty and importance of animals and the natural world.
3. The first festival day is 18 September 2026. – The festival opening is 18 September 2026.
4. Young people can join the competition. – There are different groups for children and adults.
5. Grown-ups can also enter the competition. – There are different groups for children and adults.
6. Winners can receive money. – The total prize fund is US$15,000.
7. Visitors can decide which artwork they like best. – There is also a People’s Choice Award.
8. The event teaches people about wild animals. – The event helps people understand why Cambodian wildlife is important and why it needs protection.
9. People can see the artworks after the main festival. – The artworks will also be shown in an exhibition.
10. People who enjoy art may like the event. – The festival is an opportunity to enjoy art and support a good idea.

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Find the exact word or phrase in the text that matches each definition:

1. A person who makes art → ________________
2. Money for the winners of a competition → ________________
3. A place where people can see art → ________________
4. Wild animals in a country or area → ________________
5. A person who comes to see something → ________________
6. The air, water, land, plants, and animals around us → ________________
7. A prize chosen by the public → ________________
8. Pictures or other works made by artists → ________________
9. A planned activity or occasion → ________________
10. The natural world, including plants and animals → ________________

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Answers:

1. A person who makes art → artist
2. Money for the winners of a competition → prize money
3. A place where people can see art → exhibition
4. Wild animals in a country or area → wildlife
5. A person who comes to see something → visitor
6. The air, water, land, plants, and animals around us → environment
7. A prize chosen by the public → People’s Choice Award
8. Pictures or other works made by artists → artworks
9. A planned activity or occasion → event
10. The natural world, including plants and animals → nature

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Complete the Information Table

Information	Answer
Festival name	__________
City	__________
Country	__________
Opening date	__________
Closing date	__________
Prize money	__________
Main subject	__________
Special award	__________

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Correct table:

Complete the Information Table – Answers

Information	Answer
1. Festival name	Drawn to the Wild
2. City	Siem Reap
3. Country	Cambodia
4. Opening date	18 September 2026
5. Closing date	20 September 2026
6. Prize money	US$15,000
7. Main subject	Cambodian wildlife and nature
8. Special award	People’s Choice Award
9. Exhibition dates	19 September to 19 October 2026
10. People who can enter	Children and adults

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Read the answer. Then choose the question that matches it:

1. Answer: Siem Reap
   a) Where can visitors take part in the art competition?
   b) Who can enter the different groups?
   c) When does the exhibition finish?
2. Answer: US$15,000
   a) How many artworks can one person enter?
   b) How much money is there in total for prizes?
   c) Where does the competition take place?
3. Answer: 18 September 2026
   a) When does the festival open?
   b) Who can choose the favourite artwork?
   c) What is the main subject of the event?
4. Answer: Cambodian wildlife and nature
   a) Where can guests see the exhibition?
   b) Who can enter the competition?
   c) What is the festival mainly about?
5. Answer: Children and adults
   a) When does the exhibition end?
   b) Who can take part in the competition?
   c) What can visitors see at the festival?
6. Answer: People’s Choice Award
   a) Which special prize lets people choose their favourite artwork?
   b) How much prize money is available?
   c) Where is the festival held?
7. Answer: 19 September to 19 October 2026
   a) Who can enter the competition?
   b) What animals are shown in the artworks?
   c) When can people see the artworks in the exhibition?
8. Answer: Artists, local people, and visitors
   a) What is the total prize fund?
   b) Who does the festival bring together?
   c) When does the festival begin?
9. Answer: To protect Cambodian wildlife and nature
   a) What is one important aim connected with the festival?
   b) Where is the competition held?
   c) How long is the exhibition?
10. Answer: 30 days
    a) Who can enter the adult group?
    b) What can people choose?
    c) How long is the exhibition?
11. Answer: Artworks about animals and nature
    a) When does the festival open?
    b) What can visitors see at the event?
    c) Who can enter the competition?
12. Answer: Siem Reap, Cambodia
    a) What is the total prize money?
    b) Who chooses the People’s Choice Award?
    c) Where does the festival take place?

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Answers:

1–a | 2–b | 3–a | 4–c | 5–b | 6–a | 7–c |
8–b | 9–a | 10–c | 11–b | 12–c

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What Is It? Read each sentence. What does the „word“ refer to?

1. “It brings together artists, local people, and visitors.”
   What does “It” mean? → __________________
2. “They can enter the competition.”
   Who does “They” mean? → __________________
3. “This gives visitors more time to see the artwork.”
   What does “This” mean? → __________________
4. “It is also a good opportunity to learn more about Cambodian wildlife.”
   What does “It” mean? → __________________
5. “They can create pictures of Cambodian animals, wildlife, and nature.”
   Who does “They” mean? → __________________
6. “This gives visitors more time to see the artwork.”
   What does “This” mean? → __________________
7. “There are different groups for children and adults. They can enter the competition.”
   Who does “They” mean? → __________________
8. “The artworks show the beauty and importance of animals and the natural world.”
   What does “They” refer to? → __________________
9. “The festival is connected with conservation, which means protecting animals, plants, and nature.”
   What does “which” refer to? → __________________
10. “People can choose their favourite artwork. This is part of the People’s Choice Award.”
    What does “This” refer to? → __________________

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Correct answers:

“People can choose their favourite artwork. This is part of the People’s Choice Award.”
What does “This” refers to? → choosing their favourite artwork

“It brings together artists, local people, and visitors.”
What does “It” mean? → Drawn to the Wild

“They can enter the competition.”
Who does “They” mean? → children and adults

“This gives visitors more time to see the artwork.”
What does “This” mean? → the exhibition

“It is also a good opportunity to learn more about Cambodian wildlife.”
What does “It” mean? → the festival

“They can create pictures of Cambodian animals, wildlife, and nature.”
Who does “They” mean? → artists and other people

“This gives visitors more time to see the artwork.”
What does “This” mean? → the exhibition

“There are different groups for children and adults. They can enter the competition.”
Who does “They” mean? → children and adults

“The artworks show the beauty and importance of animals and the natural world.”
What does “They” refer to? → the artworks

“The festival is connected with conservation, which means protecting animals, plants, and nature.”
What does “which” refer to? → conservation

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Find what each number refers to in the text:

1. 18 → _opening date of the festival_
2. 20 → __________________
3. 2026 → __________________
4. 15,000 → __________________
5. 30 → __________________
6. 19 → __________________
7. 10 → __________________
8. 3 → __________________
9. 6 → __________________
10. 12 → __________________
11. 2 → __________________
12. 1 → __________________

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Answers:

1. 18 → the opening date of the festival
2. 20 → the last day of the festival
3. 2026 → the year of the festival
4. 15,000 → the total prize money in US dollars
5. 30 → the number of days of the exhibition
6. 19 → the first day of the exhibition
7. 10 → the last month of the exhibition
8. 3 → the number of festival days
9. 6 → the starting age for one children’s group
10. 12 → the end age for one children’s group
11. 2 → the number of main age groups
12. 1 → the number of People’s Choice Awards

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Fill in, words below:

environment – opportunity – artwork – competition –
favourite – exhibition – adult – wildlife –
event – prize money – art festival –
People’s Choice Award

1. Drawn to the Wild is an __________ in Siem Reap.
2. The festival is about Cambodian __________ and nature.
3. Each __________ shows animals, nature, or wildlife.
4. An __________ can enter the competition.
5. The art __________ has different groups for children and adults.
6. The winners can receive __________.
7. The __________ is a special prize chosen by people.
8. Visitors can choose their __________ artwork.
9. The festival gives people an __________ to learn about Cambodian wildlife.
10. Drawn to the Wild is a special __________ in Siem Reap.
11. The __________ shows many different artworks.
12. The festival helps people care about the __________.

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Correct answers:

The festival helps people care about the environment.

Drawn to the Wild is an art festival in Siem Reap.

The festival is about Cambodian wildlife and nature.

Each artwork shows animals, nature, or wildlife.

An adult can enter the competition.

The art competition has different groups for children and adults.

The winners can receive prize money.

The People’s Choice Award is a special prize chosen by people.

Visitors can choose their favourite artwork.

The festival gives people an opportunity to learn about Cambodian wildlife.

Drawn to the Wild is a special event in Siem Reap.

The exhibition shows many different artworks.

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