Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to listen to and understand a news report about a mango festival.
- Students will be able to identify key details about the festival, including its purpose, activities, and cultural significance.
- Students will be able to use vocabulary related to food, agriculture, and festivals.
- Students will be able to discuss the importance of agricultural festivals and their impact on local communities.
Materials:
- Audio recording of the news report “The Mango Festival” (see script below).
- Optional: Images or videos of mango festivals, mango dishes, or mango farms.
- Worksheet or whiteboard for comprehension questions and vocabulary review.
Audio:
Script:
Good evening, and welcome to Cambodia News Tonight.
Tonight, we’re reporting live from the vibrant Mango Festival in Kampong Speu Province. This annual event celebrates the king of fruits, and the mango, and showcases the region’s bountiful harvest.
Thousands of locals and tourists have gathered to sample a wide array of mango-based delicacies, from sweet mango sticky rice to tangy mango salads. The festival also features live music, traditional dance performances, and agricultural exhibits highlighting the different varieties of mangoes grown in the region.
Kampong Speu is renowned for its high-quality mangoes, which are known for their sweetness and juicy flesh. The festival aims to promote the region’s mango industry and boost tourism.
One of the highlights of the festival is the mango-eating contest, where participants compete to see who can consume the most mangoes in a given time.
The festival also provides a platform for local farmers to showcase their produce and connect with potential buyers. This helps to support the local economy and ensure the sustainability of the mango industry.
Beyond its economic impact, the Mango Festival is also a celebration of Cambodian culture and traditions. The mango holds a special place in Khmer cuisine and is often used in both sweet and savory dishes.
The festival is a reminder of the importance of agriculture in Cambodian society and the hard work of the farmers who bring this delicious fruit to our tables.
Vocabulary:
- vibrant (adjective): full of energy and enthusiasm.
- bountiful (adjective): large in quantity; abundant.
- delicacy (noun): a choice or expensive food.
- tangy (adjective): having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
- renowned (adjective): known or talked about by many people; famous.
- flesh (noun): the soft substance between the skin and bones of an animal or human.
- sustainability (noun): the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
Tasks:
- Answer the Questions:
- Where is the Mango Festival taking place?
- What is the purpose of the festival?
- What are some of the activities at the festival?
- Why is Kampong Speu famous for its mangoes?
- What is the cultural significance of mangoes in Cambodia?
- Vocabulary Matching: Match the vocabulary words with their definitions. (Provide a list of definitions for students to match to the words.)
- Summarizing: In your own words, summarize the main points of the news report.
- Discussion:
- Have you ever been to a food festival? If so, which one and what did you enjoy about it?
- What are some other agricultural products that Cambodia is known for?
- How can festivals like this help promote local businesses and tourism?
Answer Key: (Provide answers to the comprehension questions and vocabulary matching for teacher reference.)
Outro:
The Mango Festival is a vibrant celebration of Cambodia’s rich agricultural heritage and the deliciousness of the mango. It’s a reminder of the hard work of farmers and the importance of supporting local industries. By attending festivals like this, we can learn more about our food, connect with our communities, and experience the joy of shared cultural traditions.
