My Village in Cambodia
Hello! My name is Sovath. Now let me tell you about my village. My family and I live in a small village in Cambodia. It is located in south of Phnom Penh city. It is about 70 kilometers from the capital city and it takes around half an hour by car or motorbike along National Road number 3. My village is called Phum Tropang Run in Tramkak District, Oudomsoriya Commune, Takeo province. My village is beautiful, peaceful and quiet. People in my village are kind and friendly. They always help each other when someone needs help.
There are many houses in my village. Some houses are wooden and built on stilts and some others are built from concrete and bricks. There are also plenty of paths and roads connecting with each other. There are tall palm trees, green gardens and large rice fields surrounding my village. Many farmers grow rice and other crops such as cucumbers, watermelons, pumpkins, corns and many others. Some villagers raise chickens, ducks, and cows. Other people catch fish in the river or sell food at the local market.
Ang Chhuk Primary School
There is a primary school in my village. It is called Ang Chhuk Primary School. Every morning, many children go to school. Some kids walk to school, some ride their bicycles and some others are taken by their parents. Students study Khmer, mathematics, drawing, social studies, applied science, and some others. The school starts at 7 : 00 a.m in the morning and finishes at 11: 00 a,m. Students have a few breaks before leaving.
Ang Chhuk Pagoda
There is also a pagoda in my village. It is named Wat Ang Chhuk or Ang Chhuk pagoda. It is near the primary school. People go there to pray and take part in religious activities. During special festivals, such as Pchum Ben, Water Festival, Kathin, Khmer New Year and many other festivals, families visit the pagoda, share food, and spend time together. These activities help us keep our traditions and culture alive. People also pray for peace and prosperity for their family and country.
The villagers are friendly, helpful and hardworking. They work in the rice fields, sell products at the local market, Angtasom Market, and take care of their families. In the evening, some people sit outside their houses and talk with their neighbors. Children play together while adults share stories about their daily lives.
I love my village because it is peaceful, beautiful, and full of friendly people. I am happy to live here, and I am proud of my village.
Word Study
Village (n) : a small community where people live together.
Reading : វី លីជ ជឹ
Translation : ភូមិ
Example : I live in a small village in Cambodia.
located in : situated in, to be in a particular place
Reading : ឡូ ខេត ធីត អីន
Translation : ស្ថិតនៅ
Example : My village is located in Takeo province.
Peaceful (adj) : quiet, calm, no violence
Reading : ភីសហ្វូល
Translation : ដែលមានសន្តិភាព ឬស្ងប់ស្ងាត់
Example : It is peaceful in my village.
Friendly (adj) : kind and happy to talk to other people
Reading : ហ្វ្រេនលី
Translation : ដែលមានភាពរស់រាយ
Example : Most people in my village are friendly and helpful.
Helpful (adj) : happy to help other people
Reading : ហេប ហ្វូល
Translation : ដលចេះជួយគ្នា
Example :
Plenty of : a lot of, lots of, many
Reading : ផ្លេន ធី អប់
Translation : ច្រើន
Example : There are plenty of houses in my village.
Path (n) : a small road or track in the countryside
Reading : ផាស់ សឹ
Translation : ផ្លូវលំ
Example : There are a lot of paths in my village.
Crop (n) : plants that farmers grow on their farm.
Reading : ក្រប ភឹ
Translation : ដំណាំ
Example : People in my village grow different crops on their farms.
primary school (n) : grade 1 to grade 6.
Reading : ប្រែម មែ រី ស្កូល
Translation : សាលបឋមសិក្សា
Example : When I was young, I studied at Ang Chhuk Primary school.
break (n) : recess, a short time for students to relax and play between lessons
Reading : ប្រេក ខឹ
Translation : ម៉ោងចេញលេង
Example : Kids play happily during the break.
pagoda (n): Buddhist temple in Cambodia or Wat
Reading : ផា ហ្គូត ដា
Translation : វត្ត
Example : There is a pagoda near my primary school.
pray (v) : ask god or holy spirit for something
Reading : ប្រេយ
Translation : បួងសួង
Example : People go to the pagoda and pray for prosperity and peace.
religious activity : activity related to religion
Reading : រី លី ជើស អាក់ធីវីរី
Translation : សកម្មភាពសាសនា
Example : There are a lot of religious activities at the pagoda in my village.
tradition (n) : a system of belief passed down through generations.
Reading : ដ្រេ ឌី សឹន
Translation : ទំនៀមទម្លាប់
Example : Wearing Khmer traditional clothes to pagoda on Pchum Ben's Day is our tradition.
culture (n): The way people live, including their beliefs, customs, and traditions.
Reading : ខល់ ឈើ
Translation : វប្បធម៌
Example : Cambodian people have impressive culture and traditions.
alive (adj) : not dead
Reading : អឹ ឡាយហ្វឹ
Translation : ដែលរស់រវើក, នៅរស់
Example : We try to keep our culture and tradition alive.
proud (adj) : feeling satisfied because we have done something amazing
Reading : ប្រាវដឹ
Translation : ដែលមានមោទនភាព
Example : I am proud of my village.
Gap-Filling Practice
Complete each sentence below using the words provided below.
friendly, 70, rice fields, Ang Chhuk, National Road 3, pagoda, bicycles, cucumbers, peaceful
,Pchum Ben
1. My village is about _____ kilometers from the capital city.
2. We travel along _____ to reach my village.
3. My village is beautiful, quiet, and _____.
4. The people in my village are kind and _____.
5. Tall palm trees and large _____ surround my village.
6. Farmers grow crops such as _____ and watermelons.
7. My village primary school is called _____ Primary School.
8. Some students ride their _____ to school.
9. There is a _____ near the primary school.
10. Families visit the pagoda during festivals such as _____.
Answer Key
1. My village is about _____ kilometers from the capital city. ( key : 70)
2. We travel along _____ to reach my village. ( key : National Road 3)
3. My village is beautiful, quiet, and _____. ( key : peaceful)
4. The people in my village are kind and _____. ( key : friendly)
5. Tall palm trees and large _____ surround my village. ( key : rice fields)
6. Farmers grow crops such as _____ and watermelons. ( key : cucumbers)
7. My village primary school is called _____ Primary School. (key : Ang Chhuk)
8. Some students ride their _____ to school. ( key : bicycles)
9. There is a _____ near the primary school. (key : pagoda)
10. Families visit the pagoda during festivals such as _____. ( key : Pchum Ben)
Comprehension Questions
Please read the text again and answer the following questions.
1. Where is Sovath's village located?
Answer : South of Phnom Penh, in Takeo province, Tramkak District, Oudomsorya Commune.
2. What kinds of houses can be found in the village?
Answer : Concrete and wooden houses
3. Name three subjects that students study at Ang Chhuk Primary School.
Answer : Math, Applied Science, Khmer
4. Why do people visit Wat Ang Chhuk pagoda during festivals?
Answer : Because they want to keep their culture and tradition alive and pray for prosperity and peace.
5. Why is Sovath proud of his village?
Answere : Because the village is peaceful, beautiful and the people are friendly.
Village Vocabulary Quiz
Choose the correct meaning of each word.
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