a must for tourists
When you visit Preah Dak Village, you will have a quiet and friendly experience. The village has green rice fields, palm trees, and small wooden houses. It is a good place to see real Cambodian life, away from the noisy city.
You can walk around the village and meet local people. They are kind and happy to show you how they live. You can see how they plant rice, cook Khmer food, and make things like baskets or sugar from palm trees. Sometimes, you can try these things too.
There is also a small market with fresh fruit, vegetables, and handmade things. Children often smile and wave when they see you.
Many visitors sit with a local family, drink coconut water, and talk. It is a nice way to learn about Cambodian culture.
The Preah Dak Village visit is simple and peaceful. It is perfect if you want to see life in the Cambodian countryside.
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Vocabulary:
- Experience – something that you do or that happens to you
Example: Riding a bike for the first time is a fun experience. - Noisy – with a lot of loud sounds or noise
Example: The market is very noisy in the morning. - To plant – to put a seed or small plant in the ground so it can grow
Example: Farmers plant rice in the fields. - A basket – a container made of thin pieces of wood or plastic, used for carrying things
Example: She carries fruit in a basket. - Vegetables – plants we eat, like carrots, onions, or tomatoes
Example: I eat vegetables every day with my rice. - Handmade – made by a person, not by a machine
Example: This bag is handmade. A woman made it at home. - Peaceful – very quiet and calm, with no noise or stress
Example: The village is peaceful and slow. - Countryside – land outside the city, with farms, trees, and small villages
Example: My grandmother lives in the countryside.
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True/false – statements based on text above:
- Preah Dak Village is in the city.
- The village has green rice fields and palm trees.
- Visitors can ride bicycles in the village.
- Local people cook Khmer food.
- You can see how people make baskets and palm sugar.
- The market is big and noisy.
- Visitors can drink coconut water with a family.
- The village is a good place to see real Cambodian life.
- You can plant vegetables with the children.
- The people in the village are kind and friendly.
- Preah Dak Village is far from Siem Reap town.
- The visit to the village is peaceful and simple.
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- False – Preah Dak Village is not in the city, it is outside Siem Reap.
- True – The village has green rice fields and palm trees.
- False – There is no mention of bicycles being used in the village.
- True – Local people cook Khmer food.
- True – You can see how people make baskets and palm sugar.
- False – The market is small and not mentioned as noisy.
- True – Visitors can drink coconut water with a family.
- True – The village is a good place to see real Cambodian life.
- False – There is no mention of planting vegetables with children.
- True – The people in the village are kind and friendly.
- False – Preah Dak Village is not far, only 15 kilometers from Siem Reap town.
- True – The visit to the village is peaceful and simple.
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10 multiple-choice questions, more than 1 answer may be correct:
- Where is Preah Dak Village located?
a) In Siem Reap town
b) 15 kilometers from Siem Reap
c) In Phnom Penh
d) In a busy city
- What can visitors expect to see in Preah Dak Village?
a) Rice fields
b) High-rise buildings
c) Palm trees
d) Busy markets
- How do the local people in Preah Dak Village make a living?
a) Planting rice
b) Working in factories
c) Selling food in markets
d) Making crafts
- What can tourists try in Preah Dak Village?
a) Making baskets
b) Riding bicycles
c) Making palm sugar
d) Cooking Khmer food
- What is the atmosphere like in Preah Dak Village?
a) Noisy and crowded
b) Peaceful and calm
c) Busy with cars
d) Quiet and natural
- What type of market is found in Preah Dak Village?
a) A large, busy market
b) A small market with handmade goods
c) A market with only food
d) A traditional market
- What do visitors often do when they visit Preah Dak Village?
a) Stay in hotels
b) Sit with local families
c) Ride horses
d) Drink coconut water
- How do local people in Preah Dak Village feel about visitors?
a) They are unfriendly
b) They are happy to share their life
c) They are busy and don’t talk to tourists
d) They prefer tourists to stay away
- What kind of activities can visitors do in the village?
a) Watch how rice is grown
b) Visit big shopping malls
c) Take photos of the village life
d) Plant vegetables with local children
- What makes Preah Dak Village a good place to visit?
a) It is a place for adventure sports
b) It shows real Cambodian village life
c) It has big shopping centers
d) It is close to the beach
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1b, 2ac, 3ad, 4ac, 5bd, 6bd, 7bd, 8b, 9ac, 10b
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Vocabulary
- Countryside
a) A small, hand-made item
b) The land outside cities, often with farms
c) A drink from a tree
d) A busy city
- Basket
a) A traditional market
b) A peaceful area
c) A container used for carrying things
d) A type of rice
- Vegetables
a) A kind of fish
b) A type of plant grown in fields to eat
c) A tool used for planting
d) A drink from a tree
- Handmade
a) Made by a machine
b) A large busy market
c) A type of tree
d) Made by a person, not a machine
- Market
a) A place to buy and sell things
b) A place to see animals
c) A quiet village
d) A type of tree
- Palm
a) A type of tree in the village
b) A small item for decoration
c) A drink made from fruit
d) A kind of vegetable
- Noisy
a) A place with loud sounds
b) Quiet and calm
c) Something handmade
d) The land outside the city
- Vegetables
a) Things grown in factories
b) Fruit used for drinks
c) Plants we eat, like carrots and tomatoes
d) Handmade bags
- Peaceful
a) A place with lots of animals
b) Full of noise
c) Very quiet and calm
d) Busy with people
- Experience
a) A feeling or event that happens to you
b) A hand-made item from the village
c) A kind of vegetable
d) A place with a lot of noise
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1b, 2c, 3b, 4d, 5a, 6a, 7a, 8c, 9c, 10a
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Can you answer?
- What is grown in the fields?
- What do people make by hand?
- What do you carry in a basket?
- Where is Preah Dak Village?
- What is around Preah Dak Village?
- What do people do in the countryside?
- How is Preah Dak Village?
- What do villagers use to plant crops?
- What is in the market?
- What is the land outside the city called?
Answers to the questions:
- Rice and vegetables
- Handmade items
- Things like fruits, vegetables, or other items
- About 15 kilometers northeast of Siem Reap
- Rice paddies and tropical greenery
- Planting, farming, and working with crops
- Peaceful and quiet
- Tools and seeds for planting
- Local goods, handmade items, vegetables
- Countryside
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In case you’ve got problems:
- Preah Dak Village is a peaceful place.
- Rice is grown in the village fields.
- People work in the countryside every day.
- Villagers make handmade items with skill.
- The village is surrounded by rice paddies.
- Preah Dak is northeast of Siem Reap.
- The market sells handmade items and vegetables.
- People plant crops and work in fields.
- Visitors can experience local life and culture.
- The countryside offers a calm, quiet atmosphere.
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Fill in:
- Preah Dak Village is a __________ place near Siem Reap.
- Rice and vegetables are __________ in the village’s fields.
- Villagers make handmade items and carry them to the __________.
- The village is surrounded by rice __________ and tropical greenery.
- People work in the __________, planting crops and growing vegetables.
- Preah Dak Village is located _________of Siem Reap town.
- The countryside around Preah Dak is __________ and peaceful.
- Visitors can experience local life in the village and __________.
- The market in Preah Dak sells __________ items and vegetables.
- The village’s peaceful __________ offers a break from the city.
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a) northeast b) market c) handmade d) peaceful e) atmosphere f) calm g) fields h) grown i) paddies j) countryside
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BONUS text 😉
The above text on the village experience, level C1:
A visit to Preah Dak Village offers a unique opportunity to experience traditional Cambodian life in its most authentic form. Nestled amidst lush rice fields and surrounded by palm trees, the village is a peaceful escape from the bustle of Siem Reap’s urban life.
Tourists can stroll through the village, interacting with the locals who are eager to share their customs and way of life. Visitors can observe firsthand how the villagers cultivate rice, prepare traditional Khmer dishes, and create handicrafts such as baskets or palm sugar. In many cases, tourists have the chance to participate in these activities, gaining a deeper understanding of the village’s agricultural and cultural practices.
A visit to the local market, where fresh produce and handcrafted goods are sold, provides another insight into the village’s daily rhythms. The welcoming smiles of children add to the charm of the experience.
Preah Dak Village is an ideal destination for those seeking an immersive, culturally rich experience in Cambodia’s countryside, away from the tourist crowds.