celebrating the importance of Angkor
You work at a *****hotel in Siem Reap. You have to answer an email requesting information on the >4th Angkor Appreciaton Festival<.
You can use these pieces of information given below.
Imagine you’d have to answer the email, max 100 words, what would the email be like?
______________________
The 4th Angkor Appreciation Festival will be held from December 14 to 16, 2024, to celebrate the importance of Angkor. This festival marks the anniversary of Angkor becoming a UNESCO World Heritage site and honors the kings, ancestors, and people who have worked to protect and preserve Angkor.
During the festival, there will be religious ceremonies, cultural performances, and exhibitions. These activities focus on the efforts of the APSARA Authority, which helps restore and care for the Angkor temples. Visitors will be able to see and learn about the ongoing conservation work at the temples. The festival is also a chance to learn about the cultural history of Angkor and its importance to Cambodia.
– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
The event encourages people to remember how important Angkor is, both to the past and to the future. It reminds everyone to continue protecting this treasure for future generations. This celebration is a special time to appreciate the beauty and history of Angkor and to show respect for those who have worked hard to keep it safe.
################################
Some definitions (paragraph 1 and 2):
- Celebrate: To do something special to show happiness about an event or achievement.
- Anniversary: The yearly celebration of a special event or date.
- To honor: To show respect or admiration for someone or something.
- Ancestors: People from your family who lived long ago, like grandparents or great-grandparents.
- Protect: To keep something safe from harm or danger.
- Performances: Shows or acts that are done for an audience, like plays, dances, or music.
- Exhibitions: Displays or shows of art, objects, or information, usually for people to look at and learn about.
- To focus: To pay close attention to something, or to make it the main point of interest.
- Restore: To fix something and make it like new again, especially something old.
- Importance: The quality of being valuable or needed; something that matters a lot.
###############################
The event _____________ people to remember how important Angkor is, both to the past and to the future. It ______________ everyone to continue _____________ this treasure for future generations. This celebration is a special time to _____________ the beauty and history of Angkor and to show ______________ for those who have worked hard to keep it _____________.
FILL IN:
- Safe: Not in danger; protected from harm.
- Appreciate: To feel thankful or to recognize something as good or important.
- Protecting: To keep something safe from harm or danger.
- Encourages (3rd person): To give support or confidence to someone to do something.
- Reminds (3rd person): To make someone remember something.
- Respect: To treat someone or something with care and admiration.
################################
Here are 10 sentences based, with 5 of them being incorrect – which?
- The festival will feature sports competitions and races.
- Visitors can learn about the conservation efforts at Angkor’s temples.
- The 4th Angkor Appreciation Festival will take place from December 14 to 16, 2024.
- The festival is only for Cambodians, and tourists are not allowed to attend.
- The APSARA Authority helps restore and protect the Angkor temples.
- The main focus of the festival is on Angkor’s future development plans.
- The event will feature cultural performances and religious ceremonies.
- There will be a large parade through the streets of Siem Reap during the festival.
- The festival honors the ancestors and kings who contributed to the Angkor temples.
- The festival is held every year to celebrate Angkor’listing as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
################################
Here are 10 multiple-choice questions based on the text, more than 1 answer may be correct:
- When will the 4th Angkor Appreciation Festival take place?
a) December 10 to 12, 2024
b) December 14 to 16, 2024
c) January 14 to 16, 2024
d) December 1 to 3, 2024 - What is the main purpose of the Angkor Appreciation Festival?
a) To honor the kings and ancestors
b) To celebrate Angkor’s UNESCO World Heritage listing
c) To focus on modern development of Angkor
d) To raise money for temple restoration - What activities are included in the festival?
a) Cultural performances
b) Religious ceremonies
c) Sports competitions
d) Exhibitions on conservation - Who is responsible for the restoration of the Angkor temples?
a) The Cambodian government
b) The APSARA Authority
c) UNESCO
d) The local community - What will visitors learn about during the festival?
a) Conservation efforts at Angkor
b) The history of the Khmer Empire
c) Modern technology used at Angkor
d) Restoration work at the temples - How often is the Angkor Appreciation Festival held?
a) Every two years
b) Annually
c) Every five years
d) Only once - Which of the following is part of the festival’program?
a) Community parades
b) Cultural exhibitions
c) Art performances
d) Sports tournaments - What is the festival’s main goal?
a) To raise awareness about Angkor’s history
b) To encourage tourism to Angkor
c) To celebrate the achievements of APSARA Authority
d) To help with temple restoration funding - What kind of heritage does the festival celebrate?
a) Angkor’s cultural and historical importance
b) Modern Cambodian art
c) The history of Cambodia’s kings
d) The significance of UNESCO World Heritage - What kind of performances can visitors expect at the festival?
a) Traditional dances
b) Religious ceremonies
c) Music and art shows
d) Sports events
################################
041224