Shinta Mani – guests love it

a guest points out why he likes the pool at the Shinta Mani

The pool at Shinta Mani in Siem Reap is a beautiful and peaceful place. The water is clear and cool, perfect for swimming on a hot day. Around the pool, there are trees and plants that make it feel like a private garden. You can enjoy the calm and quiet.

After a busy day of visiting the Angkor temples, the pool is a great place to rest. You can swim, lie on a chair, or read a book. If you need a drink or snack, the friendly staff will bring it to you.

The pool area is peaceful and relaxing. It helps you forget the heat and the busy city. You can relax and feel calm while enjoying the beautiful garden around the pool. A day by the pool at Shinta Mani will make your trip even better. It’s a great way to spend a day in Siem Reap.

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Find the words defined in the text:

  • _______________A journey or visit to a place.
  • _______________ Quiet and calm, with no noise or problems.
  • _______________ A small amount of food you eat between meals.
  • _______________ To like something and feel happy while doing it.
  • _______________ Having a lot of things to do or many people around.
  • _______________The people who work at a place like a hotel or restaurant.
  • _______________ To feel relaxeand not worried or stressed.
  • _______________ To use your time during the day doing something.

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Correct or incorrect?

  1. The pool at Shinta Mani is surrounded by trees and plants.
  2. The water in the pool is warm and not clear.
  3. After visiting the temples, you can rest at the pool.
  4. The pool is noisy and crowded.
  5. You can swim, lie on a chair, or read a book by the pool.
  6. The staff never brings you drinks or snacks.
  7. The pool is a good place to relax and feel calm.
  8. The pool is located far away from the hotel.
  9. The garden around the pool makes it feel like a private space.
  10. A day at the pool makes your trip worse.

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Can you answer?

  1. Where is the pool located?
  2. What is the water in the pool like?
  3. What can you do at the pool?
  4. Who helps you at the pool?
  5. What is around the pool?
  6. Why is the pool a good place to relax?
  7. What do you do after visiting the temples?
  8. What can you read by the pool?
  9. What does the pool help you forget?
  10. Why should you spend a day at the pool?

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Here are 10 multiple-choice questions based on the text – more than one answer may be correct:

  1. Where is the pool located?
    A) In the city center
    B) At Shinta Mani
    C) In a park
  2. What is the water in the pool like?
    A) Cold and clear
    B) Warm and unclear
    C) Cool and clear
  3. What can you do at the pool?
    A) Swim
    B) Dance
    C) Relax on a chair
  4. Who helps you at the pool?
    A) The staff
    B) Your friends
    C) The hotel manager
  5. What is around the pool?
    A) Trees and plants
    B) A busy street
    C) Buildings
  6. Why is the pool a good place to relax?
    A) It is quiet and peaceful
    B) It is busy and loud
    C) It helps you forget stress
  7. What do you do after visiting the temples?
    A) Go shopping
    B) Rest at the pool
    C) Visit another temple
  8. What can you do by the pool?
    A) Read a book
    B) Play video games
    C) Swim
  9. What does the pool help you forget?
    A) Stress and heat
    B) Your work
    C) The noise of the city
  10. Why should you spend a day at the pool?
  • A) To feel relaxed and happy
  • B) To see new people
  • C) To enjoy the calm atmosphere

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