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Meet Sophea 4b (A1+/A2-, past simple, join SMF class)

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  • her dream came true, she remembers that time

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Sophea is in her 40ies now, and she remembers the time with the Shinta Mani Foundation.

Joining the Shinta Mani Foundation class when 18 was a great idea because it gave me a chance to learn new skills and meet people from different places. The Foundation then helped young people like me to grow and achieve our dreams.

By joining the class, I got a good education, which opened doors to better job opportunities in the future. I also learned important life skills, such as teamwork and leadership. This experience helped me build confidence and feel more ready for the future.

The Shinta Mani Foundation then supported students in a caring and safe environment, so I had the chance to grow in many ways. It was an exciting and life-changing opportunity that helped me make a positive impact on my life and the lives of others.

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Vocabulary:


To join: To become a part of something or take part in an activity.

Skills: Abilities or talents that help you do something well.

To grow: To become better or improve over time.

To achieve: To reach or complete something you have worked for.

Education: Learning new things, usually at school or through studying.

Opportunities: Chances to do something good or reach a goal.

Life skills: Things you learn that help you in everyday life, like solving problems or talking to people.

Leadership: The ability to guide or lead others.

Experience: Something you do or learn about, which helps you grow or understand better.

Confidence: Believing in yourself and your abilities.

Support: Help or care from others when you need it.

To care: To feel concern or love for someone or something.

Environment: The place or surroundings where you live or work.

Exciting: Something that makes you feel happy or full of energy because it’s fun or new.

Impact: The effect or result something has on people or things.

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Topic: Asking past tense questions when the answer is the subject

She bought a book.

>>>Normal past questions with “did”:

When the answer is not the subject, we use:
>>>Did + subject + infinitive?

Example:

Question: Did she buy a book?

Answer: Yes, she bought a book.

>>>When the answer is the subject:

If the answer itself is the subject, we do not use “did” in the question.

Instead, we ask:
>>>Who + past verb?
Example:

Statement: She bought a book.

Question: Who bought a book?

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True or false:

  1. The writer joined the Shinta Mani Foundation class at the age of 18.
  2. The class did not open doors to better job opportunities.
  3. The opportunity was boring and unimportant.
  4. The writer got a good education by joining the class.
  5. The Foundation only helped older people, not young people.
  6. The writer met people from different places.
  7. The writer learned life skills such as teamwork and leadership.
  8. The Foundation supported students in a caring and safe environment.
  9. The experience made the writer lose confidence.
  10. The writer joined the class when he was 12 years old.
  11. The Foundation helped young people grow and achieve dreams.
  12. The writer did not learn teamwork or leadership.
  13. The class gave the writer a chance to learn new skills.
  14. The opportunity was exciting and life-changing.

Answer Key

0 T, 1 F, 2 F, 3 T, 4 F, 5 T, 6 T, 7 T, 8 F, 9 F, 10 T, 11 F, 12 T, 13 T

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Correct version:

  1. The writer joined the Shinta Mani Foundation class at the age of 18.
  2. The class did not open doors to better job opportunities.
    True is: The class opened doors to better job opportunities.
  3. The opportunity was boring and unimportant.
    True is: The opportunity was exciting and life-changing.
  4. The writer got a good education by joining the class.
  5. The Foundation only helped older people, not young people.
    True is: The Foundation helped young people grow and achieve dreams.
  6. The writer met people from different places.
  7. The writer learned life skills such as teamwork and leadership.
  8. The Foundation supported students in a caring and safe environment.
  9. The experience made the writer lose confidence.
    True is: The experience helped the writer build confidence.
  10. The writer joined the class when he was 12 years old.
    True is: The writer joined the class when he was 18 years old.
  11. The Foundation helped young people grow and achieve dreams.
  12. The writer did not learn teamwork or leadership.
    True is: The writer learned teamwork and leadership.
  13. The class gave the writer a chance to learn new skills.
  14. The opportunity was exciting and life-changing.

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Gap-fill sentences, use past simple, fill in, infinitives given:

achieve – build – support –
get – be – help – make – open –
have – meet – join –
give – grow – learn

  1. Joining the Shinta Mani Foundation class at 18 ___ a great idea. (be)
  2. The class ___ the writer a chance to learn new skills. (give)
  3. The writer ___ people from different places. (meet)
  4. The Foundation ___ young people like the writer. (help)
  5. It ___ them achieve their dreams. (help)
  6. By joining the class, the writer ___ a good education. (get)
  7. This education ___ doors to better job opportunities. (open)
  8. The writer also ___ important life skills. (learn)
  9. The Foundation ___ students in a safe environment. (support)
  10. The writer ___ the chance to grow in many ways. (have)
  11. This experience ___ confidence. (build)
  12. The opportunity ___ life-changing. (be)
  13. It ___ the writer more ready for the future. (make)
  14. The opportunity ___ a positive impact on the writer’s life. (make)

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Answers:

  1. Joining the Shinta Mani Foundation class at 18 was a great idea.
  2. The class gave the writer a chance to learn new skills.
  3. The writer met people from different places.
  4. The Foundation helped young people like the writer.
  5. It helped them achieve their dreams.
  6. By joining the class, the writer got a good education.
  7. This education opened doors to better job opportunities.
  8. The writer also learned important life skills.
  9. The Foundation supported students in a safe environment.
  10. The writer had the chance to grow in many ways.
  11. This experience built confidence.
  12. The opportunity was life-changing.
  13. It made the writer more ready for the future.
  14. The opportunity made a positive impact on the writer’s life.

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Form questions to which the word/s given is/are the answer:

  1. At the age of 18, the writer joined the Shinta Mani Foundation class.
    a) At the age of 18:
    b) the writer:
    c) joined the SMF
    d) the SMF
  2. The class gave the writer a chance to learn new skills.
    a) The class:
    b) gave the writer a chance:
    c) a chance
  3. The writer met people from different places.
    a) The writer:
    b) met people:
    c) people:
    d) from different places
  4. The Foundation helped young people like the writer to grow and achieve their dreams.
    a) The Foundation:
    b) helped young people:
    c) young people:
    d) young:
    e) to grow and achieve their dreams:
  5. The writer joined an SMF class to get a good education.
    a) The writer:
    b) joined an SMF class:
    c) an SMF class:
    d) SMF:
    e) to get a good education:

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Answers:

1. Statement:

At the age of 18, the writer joined the Shinta Mani Foundation class.

a) At the age of 18: When did the writer join the Shinta Mani Foundation class?
b) the writer: Who joined the Shinta Mani Foundation class at the age of 18?
c) joined the Shinta Mani Foundation class: What did the writer do at the age of 18?
d) the Shinta Mani Foundation class: Which class did the writer join at the age of 18?

2. Statement:

The class gave the writer a chance to learn new skills.

a) The class: Who gave the writer a chance to learn new skills?
b) gave the writer a chance: What did the class do?
c) a chance: What did the class give writer?
d) to learn new skills: What for/Why did the class give the writer a chance?

3. Statement:

The writer met people from different places.

a) The writer: Who met people from different places?
b) met people: What did the writer do ?
c) people: Who did the writer meet?
d) from different places: Which people did the writer meet?

4. Statement:

The Foundation helped young people like the writer to grow and achieve their dreams.

a) The Foundation: Who helped young people like the writer?
b) helped young people: What did the Foundation do ?
c) young people: Who did the Foundation help?
d) young: What kind of / Which people did the Foundation help?
e) to grow and achieve their dreams: Why did the Foundation help young people like the writer?

5. Statement:

The writer joined an SMF class to get a good education.

a) The writer: Who joined an SMF class to get a good education?
b) joined an SMF class: What did the writer do to get a good education?
c) an SMF class: What did the writer join to get a good education?
d) SMF: Which class did the writer join?
e) to get a good education: Why did the writer join an SMF class?

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Complete, in past simple:

  1. Did the writer join the Shinta Mani Foundation class at 18?
    Yes. The writer joined the Shinta Mani Foundation class at 18.
    No. Her best friend did not join the class.
  2. __________ (the class/give) the writer a chance to learn new skills?
    Yes. The class __________ (give) the writer a chance to learn new skills.
    No. Her brother __________ (not get) a chance to learn new skills.
  3. __________ (the writer/ meet) people from different places?
    Yes. The writer __________ (meet) people from different places.
    No. Her cousin __________ (not meet) people from different places.
  4. __________ ( the writer/ learn) teamwork and leadership skills?
    Yes. The writer __________ (learn) teamwork and leadership skills.
    No. Her friend __________ (not learn) teamwork or leadership skills.
  5. __________ ( the Foundation /support) students in a safe environment?
    Yes. The Foundation __________ (support) students in a caring and safe environment.
    No. Her classmates __________ ( not have) a safe environment.
  6. __________ (experience help) the writer build confidence?
    Yes. The experience __________ (help) the writer build confidence.
    No. Her friend __________ ( not feel) more confident.
  7. __________ (joining/ the class) open doors to better job opportunities?
    Yes. Joining the class __________ (open) doors to better job opportunities.
    No. Her brother __________ (not get) better job opportunities.

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  1. Did the writer join the Shinta Mani Foundation class at 18?
    Yes. The writer joined the Shinta Mani Foundation class at 18.
    No. Her best friend did not join the class.
  2. Did the class give the writer a chance to learn new skills?
    Yes. The class gave the writer a chance to learn new skills.
    No. Her brother did not get a chance to learn new skills.
  3. Did the writer meet people from different places?
    Yes. The writer met people from different places.
    No. Her cousin did not meet people from different places.
  4. Did the writer learn teamwork and leadership skills?
    Yes. The writer learned teamwork and leadership skills.
    No. Her friend did not learn teamwork or leadership skills.
  5. Did the Foundation support students in a safe environment?
    Yes. The Foundation supported students in a caring and safe environment.
    No. Her classmates did not have a safe environment.
  6. Did the experience help the writer build confidence?
    Yes. The experience helped the writer build confidence.
    No. Her friend did not feel more confident.
  7. Did joining the class open doors to better job opportunities?
    Yes. Joining the class opened doors to better job opportunities.
    No. Her brother did not get better job opportunities.

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Complete:

Interviewer: Hi Sochea! Can you tell me about your time at the Shinta Mani Foundation?

1. When did you join the class?
Sochea: I __________ (join) the class at 18.

2. Who __________ (help) you at the Foundation?
Sochea: The Foundation __________ (help) young people like me.

3. What __________ (you/learn) in the class?
Sochea: I __________ (learn) new skills, teamwork, and leadership.

4. Where __________ (you/meet) people?
Sochea: I __________ (meet) people from different places.

5. Why __________ (be) it a good experience?
Sochea: It __________ (be) good because I __________ (get) a good education and __________ (build) confidence.

6. How __________ (the class/ help) you for the future?
Sochea: It __________ (open) doors to better job opportunities and __________ (help) me feel ready for the future.

7. __________ (the Foundation/support) students in a safe place?
Sochea: Yes, they __________ (support) us in a caring and safe environment.

8. __________ (you/enjoy)your time there?
Sochea: Yes, it __________ (be) exciting and life-changing.

9. How many new skills __________ (you/learn)?
Sochea: I __________ (learn) many new skills.

10. Who __________ (you/meet) in the class?
Sochea: I __________ (meet) students from different places.

11. What doors __________ (joining the class /open) for you?
Sochea: It __________ (open) doors to better job opportunities.

12. How __________ ( the Foundation/help) students grow?
Sochea: The Foundation __________ (help) students to grow and achieve their dreams.

13. Where __________ (you/feel)safe during your studies?
Sochea: I __________ (feel) safe at the Foundation in the caring environment.

14. Why __________ (the experience/change) your life?
Sochea: It __________ (change) my life because I __________ (build) confidence and __________ (learn) important skills.

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Full version:


Interviewer: Hi Sochea! Can you tell me about your time at the Shinta Mani Foundation?

1. When did you join the class?
Sochea: I joined the class at 18.

2. Who helped you at the Foundation?
Sochea: The Foundation helped young people like me.

3. What did you learn in the class?
Sochea: I learned new skills, teamwork, and leadership.

4. Where did you meet people?
Sochea: I met people from different places.

5. Why was it a good experience?
Sochea: It was good because I got a good education and built confidence.

6. How did the class help you for the future?
Sochea: It opened doors to better job opportunities and helped me feel ready for the future.

7. Did the Foundation support students in a safe place?
Sochea: Yes, they supported us in a caring and safe environment.

8. Did you enjoy your time there?
Sochea: Yes, it was exciting and life-changing.

9. How many new skills did you learn?
Sochea: I learned many new skills.

10. Who did you meet in the class?
Sochea: I met students from different places.

11. What doors did joining the class open for you?
Sochea: It opened doors to better job opportunities.

12. How did the Foundation help students grow?
Sochea: The Foundation helped students to grow and achieve their dreams.

13. Where did you feel safe during your studies?
Sochea: I felt safe at the Foundation in the caring environment.

14. Why did the experience change your life?
Sochea: It changed my life because I built confidence and learned important skills.

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Complete in past simple:

Sochea __________(join) the Shinta Mani Foundation class when she __________ (be) 18.

The class __________ (give) her a chance to learn new skills and meet people from different places.

The Foundation __________ (help) young people like her to grow and achieve their dreams.

She __________ (learn) teamwork, leadership, and other important life skills.

The class __________ (give) her a good education and __________ (open) doors to better job opportunities.

The Foundation __________ (support) students in a caring and safe environment.

The experience __________ (help) her build confidence, feel ready for the future, and it __________ (be) exciting and life-changing.

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Full version:


Sochea joined the Shinta Mani Foundation class when she was 18. The class gave her a chance to learn new skills and meet people from different places. The Foundation helped young people like her to grow and achieve their dreams. She learned teamwork, leadership, and other important life skills. The class gave her a good education and opened doors to better job opportunities. The Foundation supported students in a caring and safe environment. The experience helped her build confidence, feel ready for the future, and it was exciting and life-changing.

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