Siem Reap has a new airport called the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport. It opened in October 2023 and is about 40 kilometers from the city and Angkor Wat. The old airport was very close to Angkor Wat, which caused worries about damage to the ancient temples because of airplane noise and pollution. So, the new airport was built farther away to protect the site.
The new airport is bigger and can handle more flights, which will help bring more tourists to the area. This is especially important as Cambodia’s tourism was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport will make it easier for people to visit the famous Angkor temples and help the local economy grow. A new area is also being developed nearby, with homes, businesses, and tourist attractions.
Definitions:
- Cause: To make something happen.
- Worries: Concerns or things that make you feel anxious.
- Damage: Harm or injury that makes something broken or not work properly.
- Ancient: Very old, from a long time ago.
- Noise: A sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant.
- Pollution: Harmful things in the air, water, or land that are bad for the environment.
- Farther away: At a greater distance.
- To protect: To keep something safe from harm or damage.
- To handle flights: To manage or deal with airplane travel.
- To be affected: To be changed or influenced by something.
- Famous: Well-known by many people.
- Economy: The system of money and business in a country or region.
- To develop: To grow or improve over time.
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Here are 6 multiple choice questions based on the definitions:
1. What does „cause“ mean?
a) To make something happen
b) To fix something
c) To stop something from happening
2. Which of the following are examples of „worries“?
a) Feeling nervous about a test
b) Being excited about a vacation
c) Thinking about something that might go wrong
3. What can „damage“ refer to?
a) Something that is fixed
b) Harm or injury to something
c) Making something better
4. Which of the following words mean „very old“?
a) Ancient
b) New
c) Modern
5. What is „pollution“?
a) Clean air and water
b) Harmful things in the environment
c) Healthy plants and animals
6. What does „to develop“ mean?
a) To stay the same
b) To grow or improve over time
c) To make something worse
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Here are 6 multiple-choice questions, more than one may be correct
1. Why was a new airport built in Siem Reap?
- A) To make it easier for tourists to visit Angkor Wat.
- B) To protect Angkor Wat from airplane noise and pollution.
- C) To replace the old airport that was too far from the city.
2. When did the Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport open?
- A) October 2020
- B) October 2023
- C) January 2023
3. What will the new airport help improve?
- A) More international flights to Cambodia.
- B) Protecting the environment.
- C) Cambodia’s tourism and economy.
4. What is one of the features of the new airport?
- A) It is located near the center of Siem Reap.
- B) It has a larger terminal than the old airport.
- C) It can handle larger airplanes.
5. How far is the new airport from Angkor Wat?
- A) 5 kilometers
- B) 40 kilometers
- C) 10 kilometers
6. What is being developed near the new airport?
- A) A new city with homes and businesses.
- B) A new shopping mall.
- C) More temples and historical sites.
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