Cambodia launches Funan Techo Canal projectCEFR A1
13 Nov 2025
Adapted from Hasya Nindita, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
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Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
70 words
- The Mekong River is very important.
- On August 5, 2024 people came to a ceremony.
- About 10,000 people were in Prek Takeo Village.
- Prime Minister Hun Manet pressed a button.
- The button was pressed at 9:09 am.
- The new canal will be 180 kilometers long.
- The route goes to Kep province on the coast.
- People say the canal will make jobs.
- Other people worry about the river and fish.
Difficult words
- canal — A large waterway for boats.
- trade — The buying and selling of goods.
- environment — The natural world around us.
- ceremony — A formal event or celebration.
- Thailand — A country in Southeast Asia.
- Mekong — A river in Southeast Asia.
- people — Human beings or persons.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think some people are worried about the environment?
- What do you like about ceremonies?
- How can canals help trade?
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