a guest’s review
A Perfect Holiday
I stayed at Shinta Mani in Siem Reap for three nights, and everything was perfect! From the moment I arrived, the staff made me feel so welcome. They greeted me with big smiles and helped me with everything I needed.
The room was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. I loved the design—it felt modern but also had a touch of local Cambodian style. Every day, the housekeeping team kept it spotless, and they even left little surprises like fresh flowers.
The location is great. It’s close to Angkor Wat and the town center, so it was easy to explore. The staff also arranged a tuk-tuk for me, and the driver was so kind and helpful.
Breakfast was delicious, with many choices of local and international food. I loved sitting in the garden while enjoying my meal—it was so peaceful.
What I liked most was how kind and attentive the staff were. They always remembered my name and made me feel like a special guest.
I highly recommend Shinta Mani to anyone visiting Siem Reap. It’s not just a hotel—it’s an experience! I can’t wait to come back.
Mr. W.K.
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Find the words defined in the text:
– _____________Something you do, see, or feel that you learn from or enjoy.
– _____________Something very special or wonderful.
– _____________Watching carefully and helping quickly when needed.
– _____________People who work at a place like a hotel, shop, or office.
– _____________Very quiet and calm, with no stress or noise.
– _____________Very, very clean, with no dirt or mess.
– _____________To go and look around a new place to see what’s there.
– _____________To say something is good and that someone else should try it.
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Here are 10 multiple-choice questions based on the text – more than 1 answer might be correct:
**1. What made the guest feel welcome at Shinta Mani?**
– a) Friendly staff
– b) Free gifts
– c) Big smiles
– d) Free breakfast
**2. What did the guest like about the room?**
– a) It was very clean.
– b) It had a pool.
– c) It had local Cambodian style.
– d) It was big.
**3. What did the housekeeping team do every day?**
– a) Decorated the room with flowers
– b) Cleaned the room perfectly
– c) Left gifts for the guest
– d) Cooked meals for the guest
**4. Why was the location of Shinta Mani good?**
– a) It was close to Angkor Wat.
– b) It was easy to explore the town center.
– c) It was next to a river.
– d) It was very quiet.
**5. How did the guest travel to Angkor Wat?**
– a) By car
– b) By tuk-tuk
– c) On foot
– d) By bicycle
**6. What did the guest enjoy about breakfast?**
– a) It had local food.
– b) It had international food.
– c) It was served in the garden.
– d) It was free.
**7. What was the guest’s favorite thing about the hotel?**
– a) The staff’s kindness
– b) The big pool
– c) The staff remembered their name.
– d) The free surprises.
**8. Why does the guest recommend Shinta Mani?**
– a) It’s more than just a hotel—it’s an experience.
– b) The rooms are big.
– c) It’s very clean.
– d) It’s close to famous sights.
**9. What does the word “spotless” mean in the review?**
– a) Very clean
– b) No mess
– c) Perfectly arranged
– d) A little dirty
**10. What does the guest plan to do after this visit?**
– a) Visit again in the future
– b) Tell friends about the hotel
– c) Stay longer next time
– d) Explore Siem Reap more
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Complete the sentences:
1. The staff greeted me with big _______ when I arrived.
2. The room was beautiful, clean, and very _______.
3. I loved the design because it had a touch of local _______ style.
4. Every day, the housekeeping team kept the room _______.
5. The hotel is close to Angkor Wat and the _______ center.
6. The staff arranged a _______ for me to travel easily.
7. Breakfast was delicious, with both local and _______ food.
8. I enjoyed eating in the _______ because it was so peaceful.
9. The staff always remembered my _______ and made me feel special.
10. I highly _______ Shinta Mani to anyone visiting Siem Reap.
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Which statements are incorrect?
1. The guest said the staff greeted them with big smiles and made them feel welcome.
2. The room had a pool where the guest enjoyed swimming every morning.
3. The hotel was close to both Angkor Wat and the town center, making it easy to explore.
4. The guest complained that the housekeeping team didn’t clean the room properly.
5. The design of the room combined modern style with Cambodian touches.
6. Breakfast was served on the rooftop with views of Angkor Wat.
7. The guest enjoyed sitting in the garden while having breakfast, calling it peaceful.
8. The staff arranged a tuk-tuk for the guest, and the driver was helpful and kind.
9. The guest said the hotel was noisy and not peaceful at all.
10. The guest highly recommended Shinta Mani, calling it more than just a hotel.
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At home a journalist of a local newspaper interviewed you on your experiences at the Shinta Mani
**Journalist:** Can you tell me about your stay at Shinta Mani?
**You:** It was amazing! The staff made me feel really welcome from the moment I arrived.
**Journalist:** What did you like about the room?
**You:** The room was beautiful and very clean. It also had a nice Cambodian style, which I really liked.
**Journalist:** How was the service from the staff?
**You:** The staff were really kind and helpful. They always remembered my name and made me feel special.
**Journalist:** What did you think of the hotel’s location?
**You:** The hotel is in a great spot. It’s close to Angkor Wat and the town center, so it was easy to explore.
**Journalist:** How did you travel to see the sights?
**You:** The staff arranged a tuk-tuk for me, and the driver was very friendly and helpful.
**Journalist:** What was your favorite part of the stay?
**You:** I loved having breakfast in the garden. It was peaceful, and the food was delicious.
**Journalist:** How was the breakfast?
**You:** The breakfast had a good mix of local and international foods. It was always fresh and tasty.
**Journalist:** Would you recommend Shinta Mani to other travelers?
**You:** Absolutely! I would recommend it to anyone visiting Siem Reap. It’s more than just a hotel; it’s an experience.
**Journalist:** What do you plan to do next time you visit?
**You:** I can’t wait to come back again and stay at Shinta Mani. It was a wonderful experience!
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Form questions to which the word/s underlined is/are the answer – past tense!
1. I stayed at the Shinta Mani for three nights.
2. The staff greeted me with big smiles.
3. I loved the design of the room.
4. The housekeeping kept the room spotless.
5. The staff also arranged a tuk-tuk for me.
6. I loved sitting in the garden.
7. They always remembered my name.
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