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Unit 4 My Beloved King

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เรอง My Beloved King

1.ใชค าศพทในการบรรยายเรองราวได

2. อานเนอเรองแลวตอบค าถามจากเรองทอานได

3. บอกความหมายของค าศพทจากเรองทอานได

4. สนทนาโตตอบเกยวกบพระราชกรณยกจ

ของพระบาทสมเดจพระเจาอยหวได

5. คนควาขอมล สรปใจความส าคญและน ามาเผยแพรได

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Unit 4 My Beloved King

Do you know who the most important person for Thai people is?

Part A. Direction: Complete the passage using the words from a to e.

a. Monarch b. 67 years c. Rama IX d. King of Thailand e. head of state

Bhumibol Adulyadej; born 5 December 1927, is the reigning (1)……………………… . He is known as (2)…………………………. . Having reigned since 9 June 1946, he is the world's longest-serving current (3) ……………………………….. and the longest-reigning (4) ………………………….. in Thai history, having served for (5).............................. , 311 days. Answer: 1……………..…. 2………..………. 3…………...…….. 4……..….……….. 5…………..………

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Part B. Direction: Read the passage about My King and answer the questions.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Thai full title is "Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Bhumibol Adulyadej Mahitalathibet Ramathibodi Chakkrinaruebodin Sayamminthrathirat Borommanatbophit" which is referred to in the chief legal documents; and in general documents, the title is shorthened to "Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Bhumibol Adulyadej Sayamminthrathirat Borommanatbophit" or just "Phra Bat Somdet Phra Poramintharamaha Bhumibol Adulyadej."Born in 5 December 1927), is the current King and Head of the State of Thailand. Publicly acclaimed "the Great" , he is also known as Rama IX. Having reigned since 9 June 1946, he is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol is apainter ,musician, photographer, author and translator. His book Phra Mahachanok is based on a

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traditional Jataka story of Buddhist scripture. The story of Thong Daeng is the story of his dog Thong Daeng.

King Bhumibol is respected and revered by many Thais. The King is legally considered "inviolable", and lèse majesté, that is, offence against the dignity of the monarch may be punished. In 1957, the overthrow of the government was justified with allegations of lèse majesté. Although Bhumibol invited public criticism in a 2005 speech, politicians and individuals are still being arrested, though most are pardoned

Information from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhumibol_Adulyadej

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Part C. Direction: Choose the correct answer.

1. What should be the best title for this passage? a. Introducing about Thailand.

b. The History of Thailand. c. King of the King.

d. The Geography of Thailand.

2. The word that underlined in line 8 referred to ? a. Nangklao. b. Bhumibol Adulyadej. c. Mongkut. d. Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke.

3. Who was the first king and head of state of Thailand?

a. Nangklao. b. Mongkut. c. Bhumibol Adulyadej. d. Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke.

4. Which dog does Bhumibol Adulyadej belongs to?? a. Thong Daeng. b. Thong Dam. c. Thong Yoo. d. Thong Thai.

5. The main idea of this passage is …………………………..… a. To give information about Thong Daeng. b. To advertise a dog. c. To describe the ancient temple in Thailand.

d. To give information about King of Thailand.

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Part D. Direction: Match the words in column A with the meanings in column B.

Column A Column B 1. title a. the head of a clan or tribe 2. chief b. involving or relating to most or all people, things,

or places 3. general c. a word put before a person’s name to show rank 4. monarch d. to be the king or queen of a country 5. reign e. a king or queen

Answer: 1………..………. 2. …..…………… 3. …..…………… 4. ……………..… 5. ……..…………

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Part E: Direction: Match the correct answer from a to e with the questions (1-5).

a. The King travelled and tried to bring developments to far areas in Thailand and he always give very good thing for his people.

b. Yes, if I have time because I love him. c. He’s very kind, very nice and very intelligent. Thai people love him. d. He likes a father. A father is expected to look after his children and

give them the basic needs to live on. They will have a comfortable life after he retires.

e. More than 60 years. 1. A: Have you ever seen a TV. Program about King Bhumibol?

B: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. A: What’s he like?

B: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. A: What does he do for Thai people?

B: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. A: How long is he reigning monarch?

B: ………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. A: Why do you love him?

B: ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

Answer: 1. …………..…… 2. …………..…… 3. …………..…… 4. …………..….. 5. ……..…………

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Extension activity Direction: Write the impression about The King of Thailand.

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