I Know My Country, Cambodia

Monday, September 21, 2009

I Know My Country, Cambodia

A: Do you believe in God?

B: Yes, I do.

A: What is your religion? (What religion do you believe?)

B: Buddhism

A: What is the day when Buddhists celebrate the birthday of Buddha?

B: They usually celebrate the birthday day of Buddha on the day of the full moon in May.

A: How many big religions are there in Cambodia?

B: There are 3 like Buddhism, Muslim, and Christianity.

A: When did Cambodia become a member of the United Nations?

B: Cambodia became a member of the United Nations in 1955.

A: What is the motto of the Kingdom of Cambodia?

B: The motto of the Kingdom of Cambodia is Nation, Religion, King.

A: What is the economic life of Cambodia based upon, largely?

B: It’s based largely on subsistence agriculture.

A: What are the main farm products in Cambodia?

B: Rice, maize, beans, sesame.

Ok, I think time’s up now. And I’ll ask you again on Saturday next week. Thanks for your time.

A: You’re well come.

Love is like the shadow follows your footstep.

Love has no distinction between classes& races

Don’t shed tears for love.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Appointment

Adam: Hello! Is this Mr. Carter?

Carter: Yes, I’m John Carter speaking.

Adam: This is Adam. I would like to discuss the IBM contract.

Carter: Yes, of course. When can you come and see me?

Adam: Is four o’clock on Monday Ok?

Carter: Is four o’clock on Monday. Let’s me see. No, I’m sorry.

Adam: Could I come at nine o’clock on Friday?

Carter: Yes, all right. See you on Friday.

A day in the life of detective

A: Ok, Mr. Mason. How can we help you?

B: It’s about our son, Joe.

A: What’s wrong with him? We are detectives. Is he missing?

B: No, he’s not missing, but some days he doesn’t go to school.

A: Where is he spending his day?

B: That’s what we want to know.

A: Yes, do you need a detective?

B: Yes, I do. Here is his recent photo.

A: How tall is he? How old is he? What colour of his hair?

B: He has red hair. He is sixteen years old. He is six feets.

A: Well, don’t be worried. Trust us, please.

Meeting people

A: Josie, I want you to meet Kenji. He’s the sport manager.

Kenji: How do you do, Josie?

Josie: How do you do?

Kenji: Oh! Are you from England?

Josie: That’s right.

Kenji: Well, it’s nice to meet you, Josie.

Josie: Me, too. What should I call you?

Kenji: Ok, just call me Ken that’s it.

Josie: Ok…. Ken.

A: And this is Britanny. She is a tour guide.

Josie: How do you do Britanny. I’m Josie.

Britanny: Glad to meet you Josie:

Josie: I’m looking forward to working together.

Britanny: Me, too.

Baggage

A: Excuse me!

B: Yes?

A: That’s my bag over there, and I can’t get it.

B: Which one? This one?

A: No, not that one. The red one.

B: It’s heavy.

A: Oh! Those are my suitcase, too.

B: Which ones?

A: Those two blue ones?

B: Wait for a minute.

A: Please be careful!

B: Don’t worry I can get them.

A: Oh, dear! Are you all right?

B: Oh, sure. Are these your suitcases?

A: Well, no. they aren’t.

Visitor

Simon: May I help you?

Alika: yes, thank you. I’m Alika from Paris in France.

Simon: Oh! Are you a photographer?

Alika: That’s right. I’m a photographer.

Simon: Are you going to take pictures of Paris?

Alika: Yes, of course.

Simon: Well, that’s great. Take a seat, please. I’m Simon. Would you like to drink?

Alika: Uh! Yes thank.

Simon: Would you like some tea or cold drink?

Alika: I would like tea, please.

Simon: With milk or lemon?.

Alika: Lemon, please.

Simon: Wait for a minute.

On the phone

A: May I speak to Miss. Dianna?

B: I’m sorry she isn’t here right now.

A: Oh! Will she back soon?

B: She will not be back until three o’clock. Who is calling?

A: I’m Sambath is calling?

B: Do you want to leave a message?

A: Sure. Please ask her to call me as soon as she comes back.

B: All right I’ll give her this message.

A: Thank you very much, bye.

B: Bye, see you next time.

Introduction

A: Thida, this is Piseth. He is a general manager. Piseth. This is Thida. She is an accountant in Tiger Beer Company.

B: How do you do?

C: How do you do?

B: Oh! Are you Cambodian?

C: Yes, of course. I live in Phnom Penh.

B: It’s nice to see you today.

C: Yeah, I’m pleased to see you too. And what is your nationality?

B: I’m Cambodian, too.

C: Ah! We have the same nationality.

B: It’s incredible that we are both Cambodia.

Television

A: This TV is broken.

B: No, Problem. What is your name?

A: My name is Dara.

B: Could you spell that, please?

A: Ok. D-A-R-A.

B: And what is your address?

A: Sangkat Teuk Thlar, Khan Russe Keo. PP.

B: What is your phone number?

A: My phone number is 097 7100771

B: Ok, Mr Dara. I will give you a call when it is ready.

Shopping

A: Good morning Sir! Can I help you?

B: Good morning Miss! I’m looking for trousers.

A: Do you like this one?

B: No, do you have another one?

A: Yes, of course. How about this one?

B: That’s very nice. How much is it?

A: It’s 20 dollars.

B: It’s too expensive. Can you discount a little?

A: Ok, now 18 dollars.

B: My friends bought only 15 dollars last week.

A: No, not really.

B: Well, now 17 dollars.

A: That’s ok.

General Activities in school

A: Hi! Good morning Thida!

B: Hi! Good morning Vutha! How are things today?

A: I’m not very well today.

B: What’s the problem?

A: I get cold and sorethroat.

B: Why don’t you ask for permission for few days?

A: I really want to ask, but I’m having an exam tomorrow.

B: You can ask your teacher for permission to take exam for another day.

A: I know, but I don’t want him to face difficulty.

B: You are really a good student.

Best Friend

A: You know…You look very bad. How are things with you today?

B: I’m not very well.

A: What’s wrong with you?

B: I have got sore throat.

A: I’m sorry to hear that.

B: Excuse me! Can you accompany me to the hospital?

A: Sure. I’m very happy to do that.

B: You are really my best friend.

A: Being a good friend, we have to help each other.

B: Thank you very much.

International Women’s Day

A: According to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Women and Veteran’s Affairs, four of ten women in Cambodia experience domestic violence. So what is your impression of women’s rights for the time being?
B: From my point of view, I find that our government should take measure to reduce these problems because women are mothers of the world. Men and women should have the same and equal rights.
A: But it’s just a theory on their lips; in fact, no reality in the society.
B: Well, I have no idea with what you mean. I just realize that there is a lot of domestic violence on women in the society very indeed.
A: OK, will you commit domestic violence after your marriage?
B: No, I will never. I’m a well-considered man.
A: I think that you are blowing your own trumpet.
B: No, I’m exactly not. If people lack of education, they will do everything with ill-considered actions and they can blow off their steam or any retaliation.
A: Very good, fantastic idea. As you are aware, International Women’s Day is celebrated on the eighth of March every year. So what is the theme of Women’s Day in Cambodia?
B: I think that it is to build together a society free of violence against women. It’s an important step towards a non-violence society.
A: Thank you very much for your description.
B: You’re welcome.