Sophea loves going to school because she knows education is very important. Sophea’s favorite subject is English. She works very hard to learn it every day.
Sophea loves going to school because she knows education is very important. Sophea’s favorite subject is English. She works very hard to learn it every day.
Sophea understands that speaking English can help her in the future. It is an international language, and many people around the world use it to communicate. If Sophea speaks English well, she can get a good job when she grows up. She might work in tourism, in a big company, or even travel to other countries.
English also helps Sophea learn more about the world. She can read books, watch videos, and talk to people from different countries. She dreams of making friends from many places.
Sophea’s teacher encourages her and says, “If you work hard, you can do it!” Sophea believes this and practices English every day with a big smile.
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Vocabulary:
- revised version – a new or corrected version of something
- education – learning at school or from books
- to be important – to matter a lot
- a favorite subject – the class you like the most
- to work hard – to try a lot and do your best
- to understand – to know the meaning of something
- the future – the time that comes after now
- a language – the way people speak and write (like English or Spanish)
- to communicate – to talk or share ideas with others
- to grow up – to become an adult
- she might work – she may have a job
- to travel to a country / countries – to go to a place or many places far away
- to dream – to think about what you want in your life
- to make friends – to find people to like and play or talk with
- to encourage – to give hope or support to someone
- to believe – to think something is true
- to practise – to do something many times to get better
- a big smile – a happy face with a wide mouth
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Multiple-choice, one answer correct:
- What is a revised version?
a) a picture
b) a new or corrected version
c) a very old book - What is education?
a) watching TV
b) playing games
c) learning at school or from books - What does it mean to be important?
a) to matter a lot
b) to be quiet
c) to be small - What is a favorite subject?
a) the food you like
b) the class you like the most
c) the teacher you like - What does to work hard mean?
a) to eat a lot
b) to try a lot and do your best
c) to sleep all day - What does to understand mean?
a) to draw a picture
b) to play outside
c) to know the meaning of something - What is the future?
a) the time that is today
b) the time that comes after now
c) the time that is past - What is a language?
a) a type of animal
b) a type of food
c) the way people speak and write - What does to communicate mean?
a) to run fast
b) to talk or share ideas with others
c) to sleep - What does to grow up mean?
a) to eat more food
b) to read a book
c) to become an adult - What does she might work mean?
a) she may have a job
b) she is sleeping
c) she is cooking - What does to travel to a country / countries mean?
a) to stay at home
b) to go to a place or many places far away
c) to play in the park - What does to dream mean?
a) to clean your room
b) to write a letter
c) to think about what you want in your life - What does to make friends mean?
a) to sleep alone
b) to eat with family
c) to find people to like and play or talk with - What does to encourage mean?
a) to cry
b) to give hope or support to someone
c) to run very fast - What does to believe mean?
a) to play a game
b) to draw a picture
c) to think something is true - What does to practise mean?
a) to eat dinner
b) to sleep
c) to do something many times to get better - What is a big smile?
a) a happy face with a wide mouth
b) a sad face
c) a small drawing
Answers (Randomized Correct Answers)
Answers:
1-b, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b, 5-b, 6-c, 7-b,
8-c, 9-b, 10-c, 11-a, 12-b, 13-c,
14-c, 15-b, 16-c, 17-c, 18-a
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Find the words defined in the text:
- _______________ A happy look on your face when you move your lips up.
- _______________ Learning things at school or from books to know more.
- _______________ To think about something you really want to happen.
- _______________ To share ideas or talk with someone.
- _______________ Something you like the most.
- _______________ To say kind words to help someone try their best.
- _______________ The time that is coming, not now but later.
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Correct answers: - A happy look on your face when you move your lips up. – a big smile
- Learning things at school or from books to know more. – education
- To think about something you really want to happen. – to dream
- To share ideas or talk with someone. – to communicate
- Something you like the most. – a favorite subject
- To say kind words to help someone try their best. – to encourage
- The time that is coming, not now but later. – the future
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True or false?
- Sophea’s favorite subject is English.
- She hates going to school.
- Learning English can help her in the future.
- Sophea wants to become a professional dancer.
- She practices English every day with a big smile.
- Speaking English cannot help Sophea get a good job.
- Sophea understands that English is an international language.
- She dreams of making friends from many places.
- Her teacher says, “If you work hard, you can do it!”
- Sophea never studies at home.
- English helps Sophea learn more about the world.
- Sophea might work in a zoo when she grows up.
- Speaking English allows her to communicate with people from other countries.
- She dislikes reading books in English.
- Sophea’s teacher does not support her learning English.
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True: 1,3,5,7,8,9,11,13,
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And true is………..
- Does Sophea like to go to school or doesn’t she?
YOU WRITE: She likes to go to school. - Is Sophea’s favorite subject English or is it something else?
YOU WRITE: Her favorite subject is English. - Does Sophea think English is important for her future or doesn’t she?
____________________________ - Does Sophea want to make friends from other countries or not?
____________________________ - Does Sophea study English because she loves learning or for another reason?
____________________________ - Does Sophea believe English can help her get a good job or doesn’t she?
____________________________ - Does Sophea practice English every day or only sometimes?
____________________________ - Does Sophea’s teacher encourage her or discourage her?
____________________________ - Does Sophea want to read books in English or not?
____________________________ - Does Sophea enjoy learning about the world or doesn’t she?
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Correct version:
- Does Sophea like to go to school or doesn’t she? – She likes to go to school.
- Is Sophea’s favorite subject English or is it something else? – Her favorite subject is English.
- Does Sophea think English is important for her future or doesn’t she? – She thinks English is important for her future.
- Does Sophea want to make friends from other countries or not? – She wants to make friends from other countries.
- Does Sophea study English because she loves learning or for another reason? – She studies English because she loves learning.
- Does Sophea believe English can help her get a good job or doesn’t she? – She believes English can help her get a good job.
- Does Sophea practice English every day or only sometimes? – She practices English every day.
- Does Sophea’s teacher encourage her or discourage her? – Her teacher encourages her.
- Does Sophea want to read books in English or not? – She wants to read books in English.
- Does Sophea enjoy learning about the world or doesn’t she? – She enjoys learning about the world.
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Multiple choice, one answer correct:
- Does Sophea like going to school?
a) Yes, she likes it.
b) No, she hates it.
c) She sometimes likes it. - What is Sophea’s favorite subject?
a) Science
b) Math
c) English - Why does Sophea want to speak English well?
a) To get a good job
b) To sleep more
c) To play games - How often does Sophea practice English?
a) Only at school
b) Every day
c) Once a month - What does English help Sophea learn?
a) How to cook
b) How to run
c) More about the world - Who encourages Sophea to study English?
a) Her teacher
b) Her friend
c) Her brother - What does Sophea dream of?
a) Having a pet
b) Becoming a singer
c) Making friends from many countries - What can Sophea do if she speaks English well?
a) Only watch TV
b) Work in tourism or a big company
c) Stay home all the time - How does Sophea feel when she learns English?
a) Angry
b) Happy
c) Tired - What does Sophea know about English?
a) It is a secret code
b) Only people in her city speak it
c) It is an international language - Why is education important to Sophea?
a) She doesn’t care
b) It helps her in the future
c) It is boring - What does Sophea do to get better at English?
a) Practices every day
b) Sleeps a lot
c) Plays outside only - What does Sophea’s teacher say?
a) “You cannot learn English.”
b) “Stop studying.”
c) “If you work hard, you can do it!” - Where might Sophea work in the future?
a) Tourism or a big company
b) Only at home
c) In a garden
Answers (exactly 5-a, 5-b, 4-c, randomized)
1-a, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b, 5-c, 6-a, 7-c, 8-b, 9-b, 10-c , 11-c, 12-a, 13-c, 14-a
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Yes, she does? or No, she doesn’t
- Does she like going to school?
YOU: Yes, she does. - Does she play games instead of studying?
YOU: No, she doesn’t. She works hard every day. - Does she practice English every day?
- Does she dislike reading books in English?
- Does she want to make friends from other countries?
- Does she think education is not important?
- Does her teacher encourage her to learn English?
- Does she sleep instead of practicing English?
- Does she want to work in tourism when she grows up?
- Does she avoid practicing English?
- Does she enjoy learning about the world?
- Does she hate learning English?
- Does she want to travel to other countries?
- Does she think speaking English is useless?
- Does she dream of making friends from many countries?
- Does she think English can help her in the future?
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Correct answers.
- Does she like going to school? – Yes, she does!
- Does she play games instead of studying? – No, she doesn’t. She works hard every day.
- Does she practice English every day? – Yes, she does!
- Does she dislike reading books in English? – No, she doesn’t. She enjoys reading.
- Does she want to make friends from other countries? – Yes, she does!
- Does she think education is not important? – No, she doesn’t. She knows it is very important.
- Does her teacher encourage her to learn English? – Yes, she does!
- Does she sleep instead of practicing English? – No, she doesn’t. She studies every day.
- Does she want to work in tourism when she grows up? – Yes, she does!
- Does she avoid practicing English? – No, she doesn’t. She practices every day.
- Does she enjoy learning about the world? – Yes, she does!
- Does she hate learning English? – No, she doesn’t. She loves it.
- Does she want to travel to other countries? – Yes, she does!
- Does she think speaking English is useless? – No, she doesn’t. She knows it is helpful.
- Does she dream of making friends from many countries? – Yes, she does!
- Does she think English can help her in the future? – Yes, she does!
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Interview with Sophea – find the proper questions/answers (all at the end of dialogue):
1. Interviewer:______________________________
Sophea: I am ten years old.
2. Interviewer: Where do you live?
Sophea:____________________________
3. Interviewer: ________________________
Sophea:Yes, I like going to school very much.
4. Interviewer:______________________________
Sophea: My favorite subject is English.
5. Interviewer: Why do you like learning English?
Sophea:__________________________________
6. Interviewer: What do you want to do when you grow up?
Sophea:________________________________
7. Interviewer:_______________________________
Sophea:It helps me talk to people from other countries and learn new things.
8. Interviewer: How often do you practice English?
Sophea:__________________________________
9. Interviewer: What do you do to improve your English?
Sophea:___________________________________.
10. Interviewer: Do you find English hard to learn?
Sophea: Sometimes it is hard, but I work hard and try my best.
11. Interviewer:___________________________
Sophea: My teacher is very kind and helps me a lot.
12. Interviewer:___________________________________
Sophea: My dream is to travel the world and help my village.
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Answers:
1-h, 2-j, 3-d, 4-i, 5-e, 6-a, 7-k, 8-c, 9-g, 11-b, 12-f
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Fill in:
a) I want to get a good job and help my family.
b) What do you think about your teacher?
c) I practice English every day.
d) Do you like going to school?
e) Because English can help me in the future.
f) What is your dream for the future?
g) I read books, watch videos, and talk with my teacher
h) Hello, Sophea! How old are you?
i) What is your favorite subject at school?
j) I live in Cambodia.
k) How does English help you in life?
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Correct version:
- Interviewer: Hello, Sophea! How old are you?
Sophea: I am ten years old. - Interviewer: Where do you live?
Sophea: I live in Cambodia. - Interviewer: Do you like going to school?
Sophea: Yes, I like going to school very much. - Interviewer: What is your favorite subject at school?
Sophea: My favorite subject is English. - Interviewer: Why do you like learning English?
Sophea: Because English can help me in the future. - Interviewer: What do you want to do when you grow up?
Sophea: I want to get a good job and help my family. - Interviewer: How does English help you in life?
Sophea: It helps me talk to people from other countries and learn new things. - Interviewer: How often do you practice English?
Sophea: I practice English every day. - Interviewer: What do you do to improve your English?
Sophea: I read books, watch videos, and talk with my teacher. - Interviewer: Do you find English hard to learn?
Sophea: Sometimes it is hard, but I work hard and try my best. - Interviewer: What do you think about your teacher?
Sophea: My teacher is very kind and helps me a lot. - Interviewer: What is your dream for the future?
Sophea: My dream is to travel the world and help my village.
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