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Cambodia launches Funan Techo Canal project — Level A1 — a boat that is sitting in the water

Cambodia launches Funan Techo Canal projectCEFR A1

13 Nov 2025

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Adapted from Hasya Nindita, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by pcrm Dorego, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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  • 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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