Read the article and answer the questions, then explain the words in bold.
1) Where is Thailand ?
2) What do Thais look like?
3) What are do they like?
4) Where do they live?
5) What do their villages consist of ?
6) What do the people do?
7) What do they do in their free time?
Hello,People of Thailand !
Whatever country we come from, whatever colour our skin is, we all have one thing in common: we are all people of the world.
Thailand is a beautiful contry with a rich culture, just south of China. People call it 'the jewel of south-east Asia' for a good reason. Its tropical climate, white sandy beaches and ancient temples make it a perfect HOLIDAY DESTINATION. What makes it really special, though, is its people.
Thai people are good-looking. They are short with DELICATE FEATURES. They have got black hair, dark eyes and light brown skin. The Thais are friendly people who are well know for being GENEROUS and KIND. "We are a happy people who have STRONG WILLS and are especially PROUD OF our history", says Kasem from Bagkok.
Most people in Thailand live in villages. A tropical Thai village consists of wooden houses, a school and a Buddhist temple. Most of the people in the villages are farmes and foshermen. The men usually work in the filds or catch fish in the rivers, and the women plant the crops.
Family life is very important in Thailand, and families often eat together. Thai food is very SPICY and includes curries, fish, seadfood, soups and NOODLES. " We eat rice with our meals and use a lot of strong spices in our cooking", explains Kasem.
Thai people love to enjoy themselves. POPULAR free-time activities include Thai boxing and watching TRADITIONAL dance shows. Thais also celebrate many festivals throughout the year. "My favorite holiday is Surin, in November, when we always have elephant football matches", says Kesem.
Thailand is a wanderful country. Its FASCINATING sights, rich cultual history and warm-hearted people make it unique.