From intern to star bartender: Sokheng’s amazing journey –
a role model
Meet Sokheng — the energy and charm behind the bar at Bensley’s. His story began as a young intern, fresh out of hospitality school, eager to learn and grow in the world of food and beverage. With strong dedication and a love for his craft, Sokheng worked his way up, step by step, turning each challenge into a chance to improve.
Now, he’s not just making drinks — he’s creating moments. Sokheng is known for his creative mixology skills and his curious, adventurous spirit. His cocktails often surprise guests with bold flavors, tropical touches, and stories hidden in every glass. Each drink is a mix of technique, imagination, and a little bit of magic.
Friendly and focused, Sokheng connects easily with guests. He listens, remembers details, and makes each person feel special. For him, bartending is not just a job — it’s a way to share joy, tell stories, and make people smile.
Sokheng’s journey shows how far someone can go with hard work, passion, and a warm heart. His future behind the bar looks just as bright as his past.
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Vocabulary:
an intern – a student or young person who works at a job to learn, often for a short time
hospitality – work in hotels, restaurants, or bars, helping and serving guests
to be eager – to really want to do something
beverage – a drink (like water, juice, coffee, or a cocktail)
dedication – working very hard because you care about something
a craft – a special job or skill that needs practice (like cooking or making drinks)
step by step – doing one thing at a time, slowly getting better
to turn a challenge into a chance – to use a hard situation to learn or grow
to improve – to become better at something
a skill – something you learn to do well (like mixing drinks or talking to people)
to be curious – to want to know more or learn new things
to be adventurous – to like trying new or exciting things
a spirit – a way of feeling or thinking (like being brave or happy)
to surprise – to do something someone does not expect
bold flavor – a strong and exciting taste
to be hidden – to be in a place where it cannot be seen easily
imagination – the ability to think of new and fun ideas
to be focused – to pay close attention to something
to connect – to feel close to someone or understand them
to remember – to keep something in your mind and not forget it
to feel special – to feel important or cared for
to share joy – to make other people feel happy with you
passion – a strong love or feeling for something
a bright future – a good and happy life that is coming
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Multiple-choice exercise, one answer is correct:
1. What does „a bright future“ mean?
A. A sunny day
B. A good life that is coming
C. A light in the room
2. What does „to remember“ mean?
A. To forget something
B. To keep something in your mind
C. To write something
3. What does „to be focused“ mean?
A. To look around a lot
B. To sleep at work
C. To pay close attention to something
4. What does „to be hidden“ mean?
A. To be in a place where it cannot be seen
B. To be loud and easy to see
C. To walk in a crowd
5. What does „to surprise“ mean?
A. To do something someone does not expect
B. To ask for help
C. To tell someone a secret
6. What does „to be adventurous“ mean?
A. To stay home all day
B. To like trying new and exciting things
C. To talk to many people
7. What is „a skill“?
A. A tool for building
B. A place to work
C. Something you learn to do well
8. What does „step by step“ mean?
A. Doing one thing at a time
B. Running fast
C. Jumping over steps
9. What is a „beverage“?
A. A kind of fruit
B. A drink
C. A plate of food
10. What is „hospitality“?
A. Work in hotels and restaurants, helping guests
B. A type of hospital
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1-B, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A, 5-A, 6-B, 7-C, 8-A, 9-B, 10-A
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Match the words on the left with the correct definitions below:
- Intern
- To be eager
- Dedication
- A craft
- To turn a challenge into a chance
- To be curious
- Bold flavor
- Imagination
A. A special job or skill that needs practice
B. To want to know more or learn new things
C. A student or young person who works to learn a job
D. To use a hard situation to learn or grow
E. A strong and exciting taste
F. To really want to do something
G. Working very hard because you care about something
H. The ability to think of new and fun ideas
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1-C, 2-F, 3-G, 4-A, 5-D, 6-B, 7-E, 8-H
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Fill in (words below):
- Sokheng started as an __________ fresh out of school.
- He worked step by step with __________and passion.
- Sokheng’s mixology mindset blends technique with __________.
- His __________ have bold, tropical, and surprising flavors.
- He brings personality, precision, and connection to __________.
- Every drink Sokheng makes tells a small __________.
- He loves to share joy with every __________.
- Sokheng’s journey shows how hard __________ helps improve.
- He is __________ and adventurous behind the bar.
- Sokheng’s future in _________ looks bright and exciting.
guest – imagination – cocktails – intern – focused – dedication – story – mixology – work – bartending
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10 multiple-choice questions, and more than one answer may be correct.
1. How did Sokheng start his career?
A. As a hotel manager
B. As an F&B intern
C. After finishing hospitality school
D. As a bartender in a nightclub
2. What helped Sokheng grow in his job?
A. Laziness
B. Dedication
C. Passion
D. Hard work
3. What is Sokheng doing now?
A. Serving simple drinks
B. Creating guest experiences
C. Cooking meals
D. Crafting cocktails
4. What makes Sokheng’s cocktails special?
A. They are always sweet
B. They tell a story
C. They use tropical flavors
D. They follow traditional recipes only
5. What is important in Sokheng’s mixology mindset?
A. Imagination
B. Speed
C. Technique
D. Adventure
6. What qualities make a great bartender, according to the text?
A. Personality
B. Precision
C. Ability to connect
D. Physical strength
7. What does Sokheng bring to each guest?
A. Boredom
B. Joy
C. A drink
D. A unique experience
8. What does Sokheng’s journey show?
A. That mixology is easy
B. That passion can lead to success
C. That you need luck to grow
D. That hard work matters
9. What kind of spirit does Sokheng have?
A. A curious one
B. A lazy one
C. An adventurous one
D. A negative one
10. What is Sokheng’s role at Bensley’s Bar today?
A. The cleaning staff
B. A mixologist
C. A leader behind the energy of the bar
D. A guest trainer
Answers: 1-B,C, 2-B,C,D, 3-B,D, 4-B,C, 5-A,C,D, 6-A,B,C, 7-B,C,D, 8-B,D, 9-A,C, 10-B,C
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True or false?
- Sokheng started as an intern after finishing hospitality school.
- He became a bartender without any dedication or effort.
- His mixology mindset includes imagination and technique.
- Sokheng only serves water and juice at the bar.
- Every cocktail he creates tells a little story.
- He is curious and adventurous when creating new drinks.
- Sokheng connects with guests and makes them feel special.
- He learned all his skills in one single day.
- Bold flavors are part of Sokheng’s cocktail creations.
- Sokheng shares joy and passion through his craft.
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True: 1,3,5,6,7,9,10
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Interview with Sokheng – complete:
Q1: Sokheng, what is your job?
A1: I am a mixologist. I make drinks and cocktails.
Q2: Do you like your job?
A2: __________
Q3: Where do you work?
A3: __________
Q4: When do you start your work?
A4: I start in the afternoon and finish at night.
Q5: _________
A5: You need personality, focus, and a good connection with guests.
Q6: __________
A6: I use imagination, technique, and bold flavors.
Q7: Do you follow the same recipe every time?
A7: __________
Q8: __________
A8: It helps me grow step by step and improve my skill.
Q9: How do guests feel about your drinks?
A9: They feel special. They remember the experience.
Q10: __________
A10: I want to learn more and have a bright future.
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No, I like to be curious and try new ideas.
What do you want for the future?
Yes, I love my job. It is my passion.
What do you need to be a good bartender?
How do you create your drinks?
Why is dedication important for you?
I work at Bensley’s Bar.
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I work as a mixologist at Bensley’s Bar. Every day, I create drinks with imagination and bold flavors. I start in the afternoon and finish at night. I love my job because I share joy with every guest. I mix technique and creativity to make each cocktail special. I always stay focused and curious. I learn step by step and improve my skills. For me, this is not just a job — it is my passion.
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Rewrite the short story above, in 3rd person singular, make all changes necessary:
He works as a mixologist at Bensley’s Bar. Every day he creates………. [complete]
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Sokheng works as a mixologist at Bensley’s Bar. Every day, he creates drinks with imagination and bold flavors. He starts in the afternoon and finishes at night. He loves his job because he shares joy with every guest. He mixes technique and creativity to make each cocktail special. He always stays focused and curious. He learns step by step and improves his skills. For him, this is not just a job — it is his passion.