Lesson 65: Life in the Province

Cambodian Heritage

Life in the Province

Comparing city life with the countryside lifestyle.

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Comprehension Quiz

1. How does the villager describe life in the province?

Boring and lonely. A simple life. Busy and stressful.

2. Where do they relax in the evening?

In a hammock under a tree. In a coffee shop. At the cinema.

3. When is the work most difficult?

During the rainy season. On weekends. During the harvest season.

City Person: It is so quiet here in the province. Don't you get bored?

Villager: Not at all. We enjoy the simple life. In the city, everyone is rushing, but here, we take our time.

City Person: What do you do for fun?

Villager: In the evenings, neighbors visit each other. We relax in a hammock under the mango tree and share stories.

City Person: That sounds peaceful. But the work must be hard.

Villager: It is. During the harvest season, we wake up before sunrise to work in the fields. But the fresh air makes it worth it.